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2020-03-13Please read the statement below from the OLA regarding COVID-19. Please be aware that try-outs will not begin before April 5th, but all players MUST be registered by March 22, 2020.
Please read the statement below from the OLA regarding COVID-19. Please be aware that try-outs will not begin before April 5th, but all players MUST be registered by March 22, 2020.
As COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to make headlines both here in Ontario and around the world,
our hearts go out to those affected. We want everyone to know that they are part of the Ontario
lacrosse community, and that we care about your health and safety above all else.
We are closely following news reports and monitoring the impact that this situation is having across
the province. Because we live and work in the amateur sports community, we understand the
concerns raised by our members, especially considering the rising number of postponed events,
programs and educational opportunities throughout the province. With the ongoing developments
related to COVID-19 and the concerns that people are sharing over its transmission, it’s important
that we all work together to prevent and eradicate it as quickly as possible.
Although the Public Health Agency of Canada maintains that the risk associated with contracting
COVID-19 is low for Canadian citizens, the situation remains fluid and could change day-to-day. As of
today, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to direct our leagues to pause all sanctioned
in-person lacrosse activities (try-outs, training sessions, scrimmages, practices, games, etc.) effective
immediately and until April 5th, 2020. Online activities, including promotion, registration and planning
may continue during this period. In the meantime, we intend to continue preparing for the upcoming
season while monitoring the situation. We encourage our members to visit ontariolacrosse.com for
the latest news, updates and return-to-program information as we approach the 2020 season.
Up-to-date risk assessment information and other resources published by the Canadian government
related to COVID-19 can be found here. The Ontario Lacrosse Association reminds everyone to
consider good hygienic practices and safe contact in order to maintain a healthy environment. We are
grateful for your understanding and your desire to begin the 2020 season as soon as it is safe to do so.
Keep your sticks in your hands; we’ll be back soon.
M. Ladouceur
Marion Ladouceur
OLA President
On behalf of the OLA Board of Governors
March 13, 2020
ONTARIO LACROSSE ASSOCIATION COVID-19 UPDATE
1 Concorde Gate, Suite 200-C Toronto, Ontario M 3C 3N6 info@ontariolacrosse.com
As COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to make headlines both here in Ontario and around the world,
our hearts go out to those affected. We want everyone to know that they are part of the Ontario
lacrosse community, and that we care about your health and safety above all else.
We are closely following news reports and monitoring the impact that this situation is having across
the province. Because we live and work in the amateur sports community, we understand the
concerns raised by our members, especially considering the rising number of postponed events,
programs and educational opportunities throughout the province. With the ongoing developments
related to COVID-19 and the concerns that people are sharing over its transmission, it’s important
that we all work together to prevent and eradicate it as quickly as possible.
Although the Public Health Agency of Canada maintains that the risk associated with contracting
COVID-19 is low for Canadian citizens, the situation remains fluid and could change day-to-day. As of
today, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to direct our leagues to pause all sanctioned
in-person lacrosse activities (try-outs, training sessions, scrimmages, practices, games, etc.) effective
immediately and until April 5th, 2020. Online activities, including promotion, registration and planning
may continue during this period. In the meantime, we intend to continue preparing for the upcoming
season while monitoring the situation. We encourage our members to visit ontariolacrosse.com for
the latest news, updates and return-to-program information as we approach the 2020 season.
Up-to-date risk assessment information and other resources published by the Canadian government
related to COVID-19 can be found here. The Ontario Lacrosse Association reminds everyone to
consider good hygienic practices and safe contact in order to maintain a healthy environment. We are
grateful for your understanding and your desire to begin the 2020 season as soon as it is safe to do so.
Keep your sticks in your hands; we’ll be back soon.
M. Ladouceur
Marion Ladouceur
OLA President
On behalf of the OLA Board of Governors
March 13, 2020
ONTARIO LACROSSE ASSOCIATION COVID-19 UPDATE
1 Concorde Gate, Suite 200-C Toronto, Ontario M 3C 3N6 info@ontariolacrosse.com