Hockey Manitoba releases Version 9 of Return to Play
plan for the 2021 - 2022 season

Based on the province's Public Health Orders that were announced on Friday, November 12, 2021, proof of at least one dose of the Pfizer BioNTech or Moderna vaccine for COVID-19 or a recent (within 72 hours) negative Rapid Antigen Test result will be required for 12 to 17 year olds for indoor and recreational sports.

There will be a grace period until Sunday, December 5, 2021 to allow individuals who are not yet fully immunized to comply. This order will take effect on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.
 
Negative tests need to come from a participating pharmacy as provincial testing sites should only be accessed by symptomatic individuals, or those who are required to take a PCR test by public health.

Proof of a single dose of vaccination will require a printout or web view of the individual’s government-issued immunization record as well as government-issued identification (driver’s license, provincial health card, social insurance number, birth certificate, passport) or a school ID card to verify the student’s identity.

Please note: There is no testing option for members 18 years of age and older. All members 18 years of age and older must present evidence demonstrating that they have received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to enter all indoor recreational facilities in Manitoba. Children 11 and under will be able to attend events and activities as per usual.

Hockey Manitoba recognizes that our members have questions and concerns about the new Public Health Orders. Our organization is committed to providing the most up-to-date and relevant information for our members and we will remain in contact with Provincial Health and Sport Manitoba and will disseminate new information promptly.

The health and safety of all participants must remain the number one priority.  Please note that the resumption of play may not be linear as increasing restrictions may be required in response to fluctuating numbers of COVID – 19 cases in the province.  As a result, our RTP plan will remain fluid and flexible to accommodate the necessary response to the changes in advice from the Provincial Health professionals.  
 
As new information becomes available, we will make sure our Members and the hockey community are informed.

To view the province's current Public Health Orders, please click here.

For more information on Hockey Manitoba's Return to Play plan, please visit hockeymanitoba.ca/return-to-play.

Thank you.

- Hockey Manitoba