To The Thunder Bay Women’s Hockey Association Senior Board,

Unfortunately, the current two tier system of House and Rec is not working for the players of Thunder Bay Women’s Hockey Association. We feel that the graduated introduction of a three tier system has given us a good idea of what a permanent three tier system would look and feel like. With the constant change in players a three tier system gives everyone the best idea of skill level they’re signing up for. The new system also gives players new to the game of hockey, or players returning after hiatus, somewhere to play against women in similar situations. On the other end of the spectrum, highly skilled players have a division where they will be more comfortable playing against similarly skilled and experienced players. With the properly divided divisions comes a new sense of safety and competition that these players are looking for, paying for.

With a new system comes an adjustment period, as with any other change. We believe that there are solutions to this adjustment which results in a fair and fun three tier system.

As past, current, and potential future players of the Thunder Bay Women’s Hockey Association we the undersigned are urging the league to reverse their current decision, and change it to a full 2018-2019 season in a three tiered system. This will best reflect the changing demographic of the league as well as honour the requests and suggestions of players and team personnel of years past. We can only hope that the board elected to represent us will make the right decision.