Hello MTK Families;
It has been a great start to the season and we are so happy as an Assocation that so many players are choosing MTK. We have all grown accustom to the ever changing world of COVID, today HEO released a new HEO VACCINATION POLICY. The policy and all accompanying information can be found on the HEO website.
HEO Vaccination Policy Press Release.pdf (hockeyeasternontario.ca)
We understand that everyone has an opinion on this.
MTK does not set the guidelines but we are mandated to follow them and ask that everyone that chooses to play hockey respects them and all of our volunteers.
The following are the key points from the new policy:
On Wednesday September 1, 2021, the Province of Ontario announced that starting September 22, 2021, Ontarians who qualify for a vaccine will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide proof of vaccination to access certain public settings and facilities.
As part of Hockey Eastern Ontario’s effort to ensure the safety and continuing participation of everyone involved in HEO sanctioned hockey, and in alignment with the province of Ontario's regulations, all those born in 2009 or earlier will have to be fully vaccinated to participate in HEO sanctioned programming, this includes:
· Players born in 2009 or earlier;
· Game Officials (referees, linespersons, timekeepers);
· HEO Officials (Directors and employees of HEO);
· Organization Officials (Association and League Executives, District Executives, and employees);
· Team Officials (coaches, trainers, managers, and equipment personnel); and
· Volunteers serving in any other capacity.
In keeping with the province’s timelines, HEO’s policy will be in place beginning September 27, 2021.
All Affected Persons must present to their League or Association, as applicable, evidence demonstrating that they have received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 Vaccine by November 8, 2021, or earlier.
HEO will comply with the Province of Ontario Legislation and provide accommodation for those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for substantiated medical reasons.
Any affected person who has not been granted an accommodation and who has not received their completed series of an Accepted COVID-19 Vaccine by November 8, 2021, or who has not disclosed their vaccination status by that date, will no longer be eligible to participate in any HEO sanctioned activity until such time as they present satisfactory evidence that they are fully vaccinated.
Please contact your Local Public Health Unit or the Province of Ontario for information on where to get vaccinated.
We are looking forward to a great season, getting the kids active and having fun!
Your MTK Executive
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