The future of the Elite League and its teams
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I'm guessing that stuff like this will be part of the return to hockey when it happens. Quite how this will work with people eating and drinking at their seats, or visiting the bar is questionable though.
I'm guessing that stuff like this will be part of the return to hockey when it happens. Quite how this will work with people eating and drinking at their seats, or visiting the bar is questionable though.
Just throwing this out there, if there was a chance of a season starting the first week of Nov that’s 4 1/2 months away what’s your views on how it would be.Now none of us can foresee what the crack will be in approx 18 weeks time, but with the way things are moving forward,and taking into consideration there obviously could be a backlash still to come, what’s your views. Could it happen, or is it out of the question, get your crystal balls out folks. Taking into account it’s about bums on seats, forget webcasts, and tv as these are not feasible.
I am very doubtful that there will be a season this year as much as I keep telling my self there will be deep down I don’t think there will be , as China are on lock down again , Germany not letting gatherings happen now until end of October at the earliest , I just don’t think things look good atall ! And with out the uk hockey having a full stadium I don’t see how things would plan out and work !
Unless we’re all vaccinated in September - which has been reported as possible but also seen as doubtful by many - then I just cannot see a return for hockey in October (the Welsh government might not have even lifted the 5 mile restriction/guidance by then!!). I’d be quite happy with a later start, it doesn’t really bother me whether it starts in October or December. If the latter means we can do it more safely and “normally”, then I’d be happy with that.
Without a crystal ball or the help of my best mate, who knows what the future holds. I fear the global situation might be worse come the autumn, thus individual countries being extra vigilant and taking minimal risks. The scientists appear to be making progress, so hopefully they’ll find a vaccine sooner than later. Post Furlough, with unemployment at 90% I don’t think we’ll see too many fans!
Scotland Phase 3 out of lock down - sporting events with restrictions and social distancing. Currently moving into Phase 2
NI has only just allowed training by elite athletes (step 3) Step 5 allows close physical contact sport and some live events on a restricted basis
England & Wales not as clear cut but taking the shuttering of theaters in England and Drakeford's recent statement on no spectator sport this year (which has not declared as policy - he simply stated he cannot see it) it's not looking good.
Basically total confusion reigns so who knows. Fingers crossed though for something coming out of the fog
NI has only just allowed training by elite athletes (step 3) Step 5 allows close physical contact sport and some live events on a restricted basis
England & Wales not as clear cut but taking the shuttering of theaters in England and Drakeford's recent statement on no spectator sport this year (which has not declared as policy - he simply stated he cannot see it) it's not looking good.
Basically total confusion reigns so who knows. Fingers crossed though for something coming out of the fog
One thing for sure, unless a vaccine is found pretty quickly, we’re in for the mother of all recessions! With Furlough ending in the autumn followed by a likely no deal Brexit in January I hate to think what lies ahead. The grimmest picture being the aforementioned with COVID still spiking until a cure is found - I’ve just totally depressed myself.