Each team must assess their own risk when making the decision to travel due to weather or other extenuating circumstances. It is not possible for Eastern Ontario Basketball to assess each team’s travel situation. It is recommended that weather and road conditions be checked prior to commencing travel.
Any decision to cancel games due to weather concerns will be communicated via e-mail to coaches by Eastern Ontario Basketball. If no cancellation notice is published, it should be assumed that games will continue as scheduled. School boards have the authority to cancel any permit with very limited notice without consulting the permit holder or Eastern Ontario Basketball. However, these instances are out of EOBC’s control and we will do our best to communicate these cancellations as soon as notification is received.
If games are cancelled by the EOBC, an alternate make up date will be determined. If no make up date is possible, 100% of the game fee will be refunded. If games are not cancelled, any teams that withdraw due to weather concerns, will not be reimbursed their game fee, and will still be credited as having participated in the games as forfeits. Should coaches wish to move games, this must by done at least 48hrs in advance of tip off, and be accompanied by a game conflict form. If no forms are submitted ahead of time, games should proceed as scheduled unless cancelled by the EOBC directly.
EOBC member associations voted to have a 3 person committee determine the viability of whether games should be played or not. The reps for the 2023-24 season are as follows:
Taryn Vickery (Brockville)
Leo Doyle (OBN)
Murray Shoup (PRBC)