Take Action
Game plan
We believe the Governor made this decision without consulting or considering how our sport is played. Our intent is to raise awareness and educate policy makers on the protocols and many layers of protective gear to keep our players and staff safe. We are calling on our hockey community to band together as we implement our phased plan as outlined below.
Phase one - go on the offensive
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Change.ORG - Restore Youth Hockey
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Your email will only be used to share information specific to this cause and communicate action plan updates.
Phase TWO - Crash the Net (A.K.A. Crash the Switchboard)
ONE PHONE CALL AND ONE FEEDBACK LINK A DAY FROM YOU USING THE SCHEDULE AND SCRIPT BELOW!
Phone calls show dedication and will be the best way to be heard! However just as important as the calls we need to be coordinated with a clear consistent message hence the SCRIPT AND SCHEDULE below. Start smiling and dialing hockey family. We ask you bring anyone who supports this cause to make the call.
Follow the Script
My name is _______ . I am calling to request that the Governor change the youth hockey risk classification from high to low risk for the following reasons.
1) The speed, style and duration of the game do not qualify youth hockey players as close contact per the CDC guidelines as the CDC defines close contacts as any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
2) A youth hockey player has zero skin to skin or face to face contact with another player and almost every part of a youth skater’s body is covered with equipment including hands and the majority of face unlike other sports which were defined as a lower risk.
Please reach out at kelly@restoreyouthhockey.org to further discuss how we can come together on this change and visit our website at restoreyouthhockey.org. Please follow the state of Minnesota’s lead and the recommendation of The National Federation of State High School Associations and classify hockey as a lower risk sport. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Current Schedule
Monday
If your last name ends in A-P, please call the Governor's Springfield office at 217-782-0244
If your last name ends in Q-Z, please call the Governors Chicago office at 312-814-2121. Please go to https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/gov/contactus/Pages/VoiceAnOpinion.aspx. The organization is restoreyouthhockey.org and the comment is the script above.
Tuesday
Please call and email your local STATE Senator, you can find that information here. Click find my elected officials, type in your home address, confirm your address and follow contact information. If you already know your districts, you can find their contact info in the section below.
Wednesday
If your last name ends in A-P, please call the Governors Springfield office at 217-782-0244
If your last name ends in Q-Z, please call the Governors Chicago office at 312-814-2121. Please go to https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/gov/contactus/Pages/VoiceAnOpinion.aspx. The organization is restoreyouthhockey.org and the comment is the script above.
Thursday
Please call and email your local State House Representative. You can find that information here. Click find my elected officials, type in your home address, confirm your address and follow contact information. If you already know your districts, you can find their contact info in the section below.
Phase Three - Support the Puck
Our Social Media Campaign launches the week of 8/10. Details to follow, check back for updates
Phase Four - Power Play
Still developing the strategies based on the success of the three phases above
Elected Officials - Some Contact Info
The Find My Elected Officials link can be slow to respond and require some additional research. Here is some of the contact info we discovered.
Senate District #8
Ram Villivalam
State Senator
872-208-5188 (local office)
217-782-5500 (Springfield)
Senate District #9
Laura Fine
State Senator
847-998-1717 (local office)
217-782-2119 (Springfield)
Senate District #10
Robert F Martwick, Jr
State Senator
773-286-1115 (local office)
217-782-1035 (Springfield)
Senate District #20
Iris Y. Martinez
State Senator
773-278-2020 (local office)
217-782-8191 (Springfield)
http://www.senatoririsymartinez.com/contact-us
Senate District #24
Suzy Glowiak Hilton
State Senator
630-785-3177 (local office)
217-782-8148 (Springfield)
Senate District #26
Dan McConchie
State Senator
224-662-4544 (local office)
217-782-8010 (Springfield)
Senate District #27
Ann Gillespie
State Senator
847-749-1880 (local office)
217-782-4471 (Springfield)
Senate District #28
Laura M. Murphy
State Senator
847-718-1110 (local office)
217-782-3875 (Springfield)
Senate District #29
Julie A. Morrison
State Senator
847-945-5200 (local office)
217-782-3650 (Springfield)
info@juliemorrisonforstatesenate.com
Senate District #30
Terry Link
State Senator
847-623-3006 (local office)
217-782-8181 (Springfield)
Senate District #32
Craig Wilcox
State Senator
815-455-6330 (local office)
217-782-8000 (Springfield)
http://www.senatorwilcox.com/Contact
Senate District #34
Steve Stadelman
State Senator
815-987-7557 (local office)
217-782-8022 (Springfield)
http://www.senatorstadelman.com/contact-us
Senate District #39
Don Harmon
State Senator
708-848-2002 (local office)
217-782-8176 (Springfield)
Senate District #41
John F. Curran
State Senator
630-796-2623 (local office)
217-782-9407 (Springfield)
Representative District #15
John C. D'Amico
State Representative
773-736-0218 (local office)
217-782-8198 (Springfield)
Representative District #16
Yehiel M Kalish
State Representative
847-673-1131 (local office)
217-782-1252 (Springfield)
Representative District #17
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
State Representative
847-486-8810 (local office)
217-782-4194 (Springfield)
Representative District #18
Robyn Gabel
State Representative
847-424-5401 (local office)
217-782-8052 (Springfield)
Representative District #19
Lindsey LaPointe
State Representative
773-647-1174 (local office)
217-782-8400 (Springfield)
Representative District #20
Bradley Stephens
State Representative
773-444-0611 (local office)
217-782-8182 (Springfield)
https://repbradstephens.com/share-your-concerns/
Representative District #51
Mary Edly-Allen
State Representative
224-206-7647 (local office)
217-782-3696 (Springfield)
Representative District #52
David McSweeney
State Representative
847-516-0052 (local office)
217-782-1517 (Springfield)
Representative District #53
Mark L. Walker
State Representative
847-749-1137 (local office)
217-782-3739 (Springfield)
Representative District #54
Thomas Morrison
State Representative
847-202-6584 (local office)
217-782-8026 (Springfield)
Representative District #55
Martin J. Moylan
State Representative
847-635-6821 (local office)
217-782-8007 (Springfield)
Representative District #56
Michelle Mussman
State Representative
847-923-9104 (local office)
217-782-3725 (Springfield)
Representative District #57
Jonathan Carroll
State Representative
847-229-5499 (local office)
217-558-1004 (Springfield)
https://repjonathancarroll.com/contact/