Monday March 30th, 2020 - AAHA Update: All Tryouts Postponed Indefinitely, Contracting Rules Remain in Effect
President, Montclair Hockey Club
FROM: Glenn Hefferan, AAHA President
DATE: March 30, 2020
RE: Indefinite Postponement of Youth and Girls Tryouts
Please be advised, in light of the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the extension of nationwide social distancing guidelines through April 30th, and other standing mandates issued by the States of Delaware, New Jersey and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA) has indefinitely postponed all tryouts and/or related contracting for the 2020-21 regular season teams, for all youth and girls age levels and roster
classifications.
Pursuant to USA Hockey and AAHA Rules, should any activity occur that can be construed as a violation or deemed to be an effort to contravene the indefinite postponement of the 2020-21 season tryouts and/ or related contracting, the violating club or association shall be subject disciplinary actions that include, but not limited to; ineligibility for post-season District and National Tournament competition, or suspension from all AAHA sanctioned activities.
As circumstances evolve, we will post the latest information on our website at http://www.atlantic-district.org. Please direct additional questions through your current organization.
Tuesday March 17th, 2020 - AAHA Update re: Tryouts & Contracts
USA Hockey's Atlantic District (AAHA) has provided the following update. 8U,10U,12U Tryouts postponed at least to April 7th. No contracts may be offered to players prior to tryouts.
UPDATE: AAHA TRYOUTS March, 2020
TO: Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA) / USA Hockey Participants
As most should know, the AAHA has postponed all tryouts for the Youth and Girls levels at 12U, 10U and 8U, for both Tier I, Tier II and Independent registration levels, and it was our intent to provide an updated schedule by today. Because of recent decisions issued by State Government officials in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we are refraining from issuing new dates at this point in time, however we anticipate tryouts would resume no earlier than April 7th, the date used for the 14U levels and older.
AAHA Rules and Regulations prohibit AAHA Associations from offering a "commitment contract for the following season prior to the AAHA approved tryout dates”. The AAHA provides for significant penalties to those organizations that offer contracts or requires the payment of money from a player or player’s family prior to the approved tryout dates. If you are offered a contract for participation with an AAHA Organization for the purposes of a participation in the 2020-21 regular USA Hockey season, please advise this office immediately.
We have every expectation that our Organizations will abide by our rules and decision, as required under Affiliate Guidelines. We have discussed these important matters with USA Hockey leadership who recognize and support our authority to make these determinations.
This has been an interesting period of time to say the least. The Affiliate leadership is working diligently to consider other member concerns. Should you have any questions, please contact your Club leadership first, then if you still have questions, please contact us at info@aahahockey.org
Stay Healthy!
Monday March 16th, 2020 - Floyd Hall Arena Programs Suspended
Floyd Hall Arena announces suspension of all programs and ice times until further notice.
Parabolic Performance and Rehab remains open. For further info check FHA website.
Sunday March 15th, 2020 - Urgent Notice Squirt & Peewee Playoffs Exposure
The Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association and the New Jersey Youth Hockey League learned today that a parent of a player in attendance at the NJYHL Squirt (10U) and Pee Wee (12U) playoffs has tested positive for COVID-19. The event took place March 6th - 8th, 2020 at Hollydell Arena, Hollydell, NJ. The entire family has been self-quarantined. The family’s identity will not be released to the public due to health privacy laws.
As always, the health and well-being of our hockey community is our highest priority. Please stay safe in the coming weeks as we all work together to limit the spread of this virus.
Saturday March 14th, 2020 - 8U,10U,12U Tryouts Postponed
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