Adverse Weather Information

Adverse Weather Information

Participation in hockey during the winter includes driving on roads that may involve snow. Teams are to use common sense as a base when making travel decisions – not just on the fact that there is snow.

Travel Advisory Requirements

As a reminder for travel in adverse weather conditions, it must be a travel advisory (not weather advisory) from the Police/RCMP, the municipality, or Environment Canada. The teams need to check DriveBC to confirm that they are affected by the “essential travel only” advisory on a route to/from the game.

Winter Driving Expectations

Teams have to expect winter driving conditions during this time of the year. Most advisories are to expect winter driving conditions so we wouldn’t postpone games. However, if it’s a blizzard or whiteout conditions, we would postpone a game. Large accumulations in a short time would also be a consideration in postponing.

Decision Making Process

It won’t be a PCAHA District decision unless there is a travel advisory from police/RCMP for the whole Lower Mainland. It will be a decision by the respective teams and their League Manager, with input from the Managing Director as conditions can vary across the Lower Mainland. If the games are close or local, the conditions might be okay to play. Decisions need to be made in a timely manner so the home team can cancel on-ice officials.

Collaborative Effort

Teams will need to work together to ensure games are completed as required.  League games scheduled to be played before Winter Break must be completed by the last day of play before Winter Break.  League games scheduled to be played after Winter Break must be completed by the last day of League play