As a follow up to our notice sent out Wednesday night (11/18/20) following Governor Walz Implementing a Four Week Dial Back on Certain Activities to Slow the Spread of COVID-19.  Minnesota Hockey and our district, District 8 have convened, as well as the Cottage Grove Hockey Association Board - in order to discuss and evaluate all of the potential impacts to the various aspects of the 2020-2021 Hockey season.  There will be more info to come in the coming weeks as guidance is provided from MN Hockey, & D8.  At this time we are able to provide guidance below;

• Player(s) & Coach(s): Team(s), Ice Hour(s), League Game(s), Tournament(s), Equipment (Mite/Goalie), Goalie Clinic
• Tournament(s): Hosted, Away
• Fundraiser(s): CGHA Calendar, Hockeyfest, Volunteer requirements, Team Fundraiser(s)
• Financial: Payment(s), Refund(s)
• General Info: Picture Makeup, Board Meeting(s), Facilities

All Minnesota Hockey rostered teams are not allowed to play during the designated pause time period. This includes play outside of Minnesota in bordering states. Play is defined as practice, scrimmages, games and tournaments.

• No organized team skates on an outdoor rink, pond
• No small group skates indoors or outdoors
• Minnesota Ice Arenas will be closed
• Virtual coaching only. No in-person instruction.

Q:  Are all team events cancelled? 
A:   Yes. Practices, scrimmages, games, parties, etc. are all prohibited beginning Saturday, November 21st until at least Saturday, December 19th.

Q:  Are there penalties if the four-week pause directives are not followed? 
A:   Yes. Failure to follow the directives could result in severe sanctions to a team or coach, including loss of privilege to participate in post season play including District, Regions and State tournaments.

Q:  What about team events scheduled before Saturday (11/21)?  
A:  Teams are allowed to complete any scheduled events prior to Saturday (11/21). This includes on-ice or dryland activities, but not social events (dinners, parties, etc.).

Q:  May we use a neighboring state's ice arenas during the four-week pause?
A: No. MN Hockey prohibits play outside of Minnesota. This includes practices, scrimmages, and games.

Q:  What happens to tournaments we were scheduled for?
A: Tournaments that were scheduled during the four-week pause are cancelled. Level coordinators are working with tournament hosts on possible rescheduling or refunds.

Q:  If a neighboring state is hosting a tournament during the four-week pause, can Association teams participate?
A: No. MN Hockey prohibits participation in out-of-state tournaments during the four-week pause.

Q: Can we use the Wolfpack Performance Center (Dryland Facility)?
A: No. training centers are closed

Q: Can have organized team activities on outdoor ice?
A: No. MN Hockey prohibits organized team activities or small group skates on outdoor rinks or ponds.

Q:  Who should I contact if I have questions or concerns related to my child or to report an illness?
A:  Please contact COVID@CGHockey.com with COVID related questions and reports of illness.