From season to season there might be circumstances that presents itself for a player within its own Association’s boundaries or neighboring Association to seek a release to play elsewhere for that season. Circumstances include the following: School Location, Level Availability, Home address not in any Association’s natural boundary and any other unusual circumstances.  Refer to Section IV of the Minnesota Hockey Youth Rules and Regulations for waiver type and restrictions ( https://www.minnesotahockey.org/page/show/80470-home ).  Waivers are valid for one year and approved by the Board from year to year.