As COVID-19 continue to spread, organized amateur sports in South Etobicoke have come to a stand-still. This includes the outright cancellation of practices, games, tournaments and other sporting events which sadly means the end of the remainder of the season for some.
Here’s a look at how the virus is affecting amateur sports in our area.
Baseball executives are monitoring Public Health and Baseball Ontario’s websites. The outdoor season is scheduled to begin early May and that remains unchanged. Pre-season training and other team events are cancelled until April 5 when organizations will reassess the situation.
All Etobicoke Basketball Association programming is cancelled or postponed until further notice.
The Toronto and Peel CPA (Canadian Poolplayers Association) has postponed league play and cancelled tournaments. Cricket Canada has suspended all practices and events until further notice. And, Etobicoke Gymnastics Club has delayed their Spring session to April 5.
All Hockey Canada sanctioned activities including games, practices, playoffs, try-outs for next season, camps and team activities (includes team parties and banquets) are cancelled. The Ford Performance Centre is closed until April 6.
Mimico Lacrosse Club has paused until April 5 all sanctioned in-person lacrosse activities, including try-outs, training sessions, scrimmages, practices and games.
Martial arts clubs are closed until April 5. Toronto Nomads Rugby has suspended all activities until April 10. The Ontario Soccer Association has cancelled all activities until further notice.
The Lakeshore Swim Club has cancelled all competitive program swim practices and dryland practices until April 5 and no swim meets will be held before April 20, including the Marilyn Bell Swim Classic that was to take place at the Etobicoke Olympian.