Divisions of minor hockey in Canada will no longer be known as Peewee, Bantam, Midget and similar names, starting next season.
In a sweeping change announced Monday (Nov. 18), Hockey Canada will move to U7, U9 and other alpha-numeric, age-specific division names.
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The change was initiated by Hockey Canada and its 13 provincial and territorial members, including Hockey BC, and will be implemented nationally for the 2020-2021 season. Junior and Senior teams are not affected by this change.
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The move was first considered by regional hockey officials last fall, following concerns about the use of the Midget name for that division.
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At the time, Allan Redford, the director of the Dwarf Athletic Association of Canada, applauded those developments and said he hoped others would follow suit.
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In a release on Monday, Hockey Canada said it believes 害羞草研究所渉ockey is a sport for everyone and wants all families to feel welcome.
害羞草研究所淭hey heard some concerns about an age division name and appointed a task team to review. This change aligns with the Hockey Canada brand in being inclusive for all. This change also aligns with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) age division names and importantly, Hockey Canada believes it makes it simpler for parents to register their kids.
In the news release, Michael Brind害羞草研究所橝mour, chair of Hockey Canada board of directors, said: 害羞草研究所淲e believe everyone should feel welcome in the game and in our ongoing effort to make hockey more inclusive, the names of our age divisions will change.
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with file from Canadian Press
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