It's opening day! 25-25-25
Welcome to the 25th season of Women's High School Hockey!
October 25 is opening day, and everyone is so excited to be back on the ice after a long interruption due to COVID-19. You may recall that there was no season last year, and our 24th season was cut short before playoffs could even begin.
We have 25 teams competing this season from Winnipeg and surrounding areas. That's an impressive 25-25-25!
Please join us in a very warm welcome to our newest team - the Churchill Bulldogs! And here's a few more important notes for you our fans!
- COVID-19 Return to Play Protocols. The health and well-being of our League community is our utmost importance. During the season, all participants, officials and fans must follow current MB Government Public Health Protocols as issued. Government Public Health Orders may also be augmented by additional policies put in place by school divisions, arenas and other stakeholders. We will try to keep you as informed as possible as we proceed, and we would ask that you do the same. Current protocols can be found below.
- Join the Fan Zone! Follow us and share your moments, everyday on social media - and tag us #wwhshl
- Players of the Week - for all divisions will be selected each week. If you want to nominate someone email us at news@wwhshl.ca before Friday at 6 PM, and stay tuned for a posting early the next week.
- WWHSHL All Star Day is January 23, 2021 (Time tbd). Prize Donations and Sponsors welcome! Email us at news@wwhshl.ca
- WWHSHL Awards Gala is in April TBD.
- Graduating Player Scholarships - due March 22, 2022. For more information please read and download the forms here: WWHSHL Graduating Player Scholarship Program
Best of luck to all players and teams! And a big thank you to our major league sponsors - CTV, Winnipeg Free Press and Hire Marketing!
See you at the rink!
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Covid-19 Protocols for the Season
In short - * Full Vaccination * 100% Symptom Free * Mask Use
New Manitoba Health public health orders took effect Sept. 3, 2021. In accordance with the new orders, we will require all individuals age of 18 and over to be fully vaccinated. The province’s vaccination requirement currently does not include individuals between the ages of 12-17 related to youth sports. This vaccination requirement applies to all parents, coaches, referees, and spectators over the age of 18 with no exceptions. Proof of full immunization (2 doses of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccine, two weeks prior) and photo ID will be required to enter Bell MTS Iceplex and may be required in rinks across the province. A list of government-issued photo ID and the following documents are considered proof of immunization in Manitoba:
- Manitoba Immunization Card
- National Defense Canada COVID-19 Vaccine Card/Record;
- Canada Public Health Association (CPHA) Travel Vaccination Record;
- An official document issued within a Canadian province or territory containing information of a person’s COVID-19 vaccination history; or
- International travelers’ immunization documentation submitted to Canadian border service officials and government-issued photo identification that confirms citizenship.
Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a fully immunized caregiver who is over the age of 18. Participants under the age of 18 who cannot be accompanied by a parent or guardian will be the responsibility of their individual coach or team manager while in various facilities.
In addition to the new vaccination requirement, all visitors to arenas over the age of 5 are required to wear a mask that covers both the mouth and nose at all times, unless actively participating on the ice, or actively eating and drinking. Gaiters, bandanas, and face coverings with exhalation vents are not considered to be sufficient and a face shield still requires a face covering. Participants must wear their mask upon entering facilities and until they leave the changeroom, as well as upon leaving the ice after their activity, and until exiting the building. Coaches and referees are required to wear a mask at all times, including while coaching from the bench, except when on the ice. Spectators are required to wear a mask at all times, unless actively eating or drinking. For the safety of everyone in attendance, guests unable to wear an approved mask will not be admitted to Bell MTS and may not be allowed to enter other venues as well.
We continue to follow all public health orders and will provide as much info as possible. Given the nature of the pandemic, however, these changes may at times take effect with little notice.
Example of Arena Measures: BellMTSIceplex.ca/bell-mts-iceplex-health-safety
Additional measures can be found in the Community Zone.
