Hockey weather contigencies for first- and second-round games
The following weather contingencies concerning hockey games to be played Feb. 27-28 has been emailed to member schools:
With the impending forecasts for winter storms throughout Colorado the remainder of this week, it is imperative that the schools participating in the state ice hockey tournament be in contact with the site director for updated weather and contest information.
Please note that as of February 26, all tournament games are expected to run as scheduled. Should that change because of weather, the site director will make that decision based on the weather conditions in that area and the travel conditions for teams assigned to each site. The CHSAA Inclement Weather and Acts of God Policy (page 138 in the Constitution and Bylaw Handbook) will be followed.
Should the event be postponed by weather, the expectation is that the game(s) be rescheduled for the next available day, which includes Sunday, March 1. The site director, in concert with the participating school Athletic Director and the CHSAA office, will make the final decisions.
Regardless of the weather this weekend, the State Tournament venue at the Budweiser Events Center is contracted for the semifinals on March 5th with the Championship game on March 7th. The site has been contracted and we do not have the ability to change these dates. As a result, this games scheduled for this weekend must be played on schedule if at all possible, or as close to on schedule as can be.
If sites are forced to postpone games, please notify CHSAA, all teams and game referees immediately. Site directors, please take into consideration the travel for all of our teams.
The following locations are reliable weather sites that may guide you in making decisions:
