AKH CEO Manoj Daji updates on a return to hockey at Alert Level 2 incl new season end dates

MEMO: AKH ALERT LEVEL 2 HOCKEY – new 2020 season end dates for stakeholders

A massive thank you from Auckland Hockey for the great response to our short poll last week. It was fantastic to receive over 2200 plus responses and to hear that over 76% of stakeholders wanted an extension to the current season. Last night we discussed the poll results with your Club President and they have endorsed the below plan of action going forward. I understand many Aucklanders may be feeling deflated after today’s Government announcement. Stay positive, we will get through this as a hockey community and be back on the turf soon. As the PM said on Monday afternoon “ we have had a very tough year, no more so than the residents of Christchurch, Auckland and farmers around NZ.” We all live in the best country in the world, let’s keep smiling and looking out for one another through these unprecedented times.

Take care and stay safe,

Manoj

MEMO: AKH ALERT LEVEL 2 HOCKEY – new 2020 season end dates for stakeholders

AKH ALERT LEVEL 2 PLAN as at Tuesday 25 August

*All Club Hockey to begin again from Friday 11 September dependent on Level 2 Mass Gathering restrictions for AKL of 10 being lifted.

*The earliest we will be told about Level 2 Mass Gathering restrictions being lifted is Friday 4 September.

* College Sport Hockey to begin again Monday 7th September, again dependent on Level 2 AKL Mass Gathering restrictions being lifted.

*There will be no Tournament week for Auckland Secondary school teams next week Mon 31 August – Saturday 5 September.

* Draws for 15 August will apply for the first weekend of return to play and be amended and available on Monday 31 August.

*Please note Alert Level 2 Restrictions are in place, this means that for the period Monday 31 August to Sunday 6 September:

– Only 10 participants per training bubble at available turfs with distancing and hygiene protocols.

– No spectators at available turfs.

– Contact tracing at all available turf venues.

– Changing rooms will not be open – please change at home.

– The Bar/cafe may not be open at LEP. TBC with regular hirers.

Prem Intercity – tbc with NHH this week – extension of season to 10 October at this stage. AKL Premiership finals 17 October.

Prem Reserves – extension of season to 18 October (any changes to formats will be advised)

D1-D4 – extension of season to 18 October (any changes to formats will be advised)

Youth Grades – extension of season to 18 October (any changes to formats will be advised)

College Sport Hockey – unlikely to be extended past end of term 3. TBC with College Sport.

Junior Grades – extension of season to 10 October only. Some Junior grades may play on Saturdays between 12noon and 4pm  on ROTATION at selected venues to take account of some school turfs not being available during level 2 to Auckland Hockey. Teams not wishing to partake in the end of Term 3 Holiday weekends should contact your Junior Club coordinator asap so AKH can be advised to amend draws.