In the interests of public health, BWHA has announced, in line with Hockey Queensland advice, that the 2020 season has been suspended (not cancelled) until after Easter, when a decision about the season will be made. As a result, Arana Ascot will not hold any training or development activities for now. Our Club President, Russell Morrison has sent an email to Club members explaining the Club will continue to follow BWHA and HQ advice and will keep everyone informed of any information about competitions and training, so keep an eye out on social media and this website.
BWHA's message to clubs is below:
Dear All,
BWHA and BHA have been closely monitoring the current
health situation and the various advices from Government, Hockey Australia and
Hockey Queensland. Sport is an important part of people’s social interaction
and contributes to both their physical and mental wellbeing.
We appreciate the concern within the community about
minimising the spread of the virus and the advices about social distancing.
There is no suggestion that any of our players are at any greater risk from
having participated than any other member of the community. Whilst the
Government advice continues to support the continuation of community sport
where possible we have taken the difficult decision to suspend fixtures
from now until after Easter to see what unfolds. We appreciate that views
differ in this space but we have taken a conservative approach.
This is a suspension and not a cancellation. The
reduction of the various representative commitments by Hockey Australia and
Hockey Queensland will give us some flexibility around how our season unfolds
and we have the ability to run the season later into the year if required. At
this stage we hope to be in a position to resume the season at the start of May
and will review our position mid-April.
The two Associations will continue to work together to
achieve the best outcomes we can for our member Clubs, their players and for
our sport. We will closely monitor the unfolding health situation and are
mindful of the financial impact on the Associations, the Clubs and their
players .
Regards
Karin Walduck and Todd Fuller