Yup, I feel we agree. The best we can do is, as individuals, decide what's best even if it may not align directly with the recommendations. Some recommendations are absolute no-brainers, others are a bit rougher. I could go on-and-on about the restrictions against practices (which I do not agree with and would go against the restrictions if the opportunity arose), but, at least I have more time to go to the mall, which is open.
Regarding the original statement by 5lap5hot, I agree, CAHA is currently in a pickle. Will they take a CA state recommendation and turn it into a CAHA mandate? Utah had this exact situation a few months back when they entered their first shutdown. They opted to allow the teams to travel with no cases in the state being linked to this behavior and decision. CAHA may feel like there's no right, or no wrong decision, but, it has potential impact of who stays going forward. I wish them the best and admit, I'm glad I'm not in the position to make the decision.
What if any travel between post Xmas and MLK happen to be the last available games across the entire country until May or the next season? It would sure make playing feel well worth it (for many of these kids it'd be the first time playing a competitive game since March). The unknown of what's going to happen in the future (regardless of the availability of a vaccine) causes a feeling of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) so some individual family decisions are made based on that. I just hope the families that do travel are being vigilant and are using science based common sense.
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I also feel any decision that affects post Xmas and MLK travel will also impact Presidents Day (at a minimum).