Hockey Canada Rule Book 5 D i r e c t o r y ?R e g u l a t i o n s a n d P o l i c i e s ?C o n s t i t u t i o n a n d B y L a w s OHF 2003/2004 Handbook ONTARIO HOCKEY FEDERATION OFFICE Executive Director: Phil McKee ?Email: [email protected] Risk Management/Development Program Coordinator: Brandy Tanenbaum ?Email: [email protected] Marketing and Communications Director: Brad Norris ?Email: [email protected] Hockey Operations Coordinator: Julie Byrnes ?Email: [email protected] Administrative Coordinator: Andrea Pariselli ?Email: [email protected] Administrative Assisstant: Cheryl Allin ?Email: [email protected] 1185 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 202 Toronto, Ontario M3C 3C6 Tel: (416) 426-7249 Fax: (416) 426-7347 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ohf.on.ca - 1 - - 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS This Handbook is prepared for easy and convenient reference only. Should errors occur, the contents of this book will be interpreted by the OHF Executive Director according to the official Minutes of this Federation. Readers should also refer to the Constitution, By Laws, Rules and Regulations for the OHF Member Partner for which the team or the association in question is a registered member of. The Constitution, By Laws, Regulations and Playing Rules of Hockey Canada are published in separate publications which may be obtained from the OHF office. Directory Information: OHF Board of Directors (2003-2004) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 10 Other Hockey Organizations ....................................................................................... pg. 13 OHF Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 15 OHF Member Partners ................................................................................................ pg. 18 OHF Constitution, By Laws and Regulations Part I 뺺onstitution: Articles One (1) ?Organization ....................................................................... pg. 33 Two (2) ?Status ................................................................................. pg. 33 Three (3) ?Definition of an Amateur ..................................................... pg. 33 Four (4) ?Objects ............................................................................... pg. 34 Five (5) ?Jurisdiction......................................................................... pg. 35 Six (6) ?Membership ....................................................................... pg. 36 Seven (7) ?Amendments to the Constitution,....................................... pg. 38 By Laws & Regulations Part II 뺹y Laws One (1) - Membership and Voting ..................................................... pg. 38 Two (2) - Officers of the Federation: Duties & Powers ...................... pg. 40 Three (3) - Committees ........................................................................ pg. 44 Four (4) - Registration Fees and Financial .......................................... pg. 48 Five (5) - Appeals Committee ............................................................. pg. 49 Application Procedure .................................................... pg. 51 Hearing Procedure.......................................................... pg. 52 Decision.......................................................................... pg. 52 Six (6) - Board of Directors: Authorities & Duties............................. pg. 55 Seven (7) - Councils .............................................................................. pg. 57 Eight (8) - Referee-in-Chief .................................................................. pg. 60 Nine (9) - General Meeting ................................................................. pg. 62 Part III 뻉egulations Definitions and New Regulations .......................................... pg. 62 Important Dates ............................................................... pg. 66 A) Competition - Playing Rules & Game Regulation............................. pg. 68 B) Tournaments/International Competition/Exhibition Games .............. pg. 72 C) Clubs and Teams ............................................................................. pg. 73 Age Division Chart ...................................................................... pg. 74 - 3 - D) Affiliation........................................................................................... pg. 75 Minor Hockey................................................................................ pg. 75 Junior Hockey ............................................................................... pg. 77 Senior Hockey............................................................................... pg. 78 E) Player Registration & Eligibility ......................................................... pg. 78 Eligibility ?Minor Hockey ............................................................. pg. 79 Eligibility ?Junior Hockey ........................................................... pg. 81 Player Movement Minor Hockey (AAA Waivers)........................... pg. 81 Lake Ontario Region ..................................................................... pg. 82 Player Releases............................................................................. pg. 85 Player Transfers ............................................................................ pg. 86 Inter-Branch Player Transfers ....................................................... pg. 87 USA Hockey Transfers .................................................................. pg. 88 International (IIHF) Player Transfers ............................................. pg. 88 F) Team Officials .................................................................................... pg. 90 G) Tampering & Tryouts ........................................................................ pg. 90 H) Discipline & Suspensions ................................................................. pg. 91 I) Game Officials ................................................................................... pg. 92 OHF Policies ................................................................................................................ pg. 93 Female Affiliation Policy............................................................................................... pg. 93 Dressing Room Policy ................................................................................................. pg. 95 Suspensions Imposed by the OHF............................................................................... pg. 96 CHA Policy on Harassment & Abuse ........................................................................... pg. 96 OHF Harassment / Abuse Policies ............................................................................... pg. 101 2003-2004 OHF Mandatory Minimum Suspension List - Minor Hockey ..................... pg. 106 2003-2004 OHF Mandatory Minimum Suspension List - Junior & Senior Hockey ..... pg. 108 OHF Champions 2002-2003 ........................................................................................ pg. 112 OHF Calendar of Events 2003-2004............................................................................. pg. 114 Body Checking Pilot Program Highlights..................................................................... pg. 118 OHF Bursary Program (Recipients List) ...................................................................... pg. 122 - 4 - Edward Pupich OHF President & Chairman of the Board 2003-2004 - 5 - September 2003 Welcome to the 2003-2004 hockey season! As your President, I am pleased to introduce the Ontario Hockey Federation Handbook for this upcoming season. The Board of Directors of the Ontario Hockey Federation review and update this handbook on an annual basis. It contains the Constitution, By Laws, Regulations and Policies which enable the Federation to administer hockey in its jurisdiction as defined by Hockey Canada. By utilizing the information in this handbook, along with the information contained in Hockey Canada뭩 Constitution, By Laws and Regulations and the official Rule Book of Hockey Canada; you will have an understanding of how the governance of hockey is determined in the Ontario Hockey Federation Branch of Hockey Canada. The Officers and Board of Directors of the Ontario Hockey Federation interpret and follow this handbook along with the other manuals to strive to make the game fair for all participants and ensure that all participate on a level ice surface. Another excellent source of information is the Federation뭩 website, www.ohf.on.ca. This website is constantly updated and provides links to other Provincial, National, or International Hockey Organizations. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Ontario Hockey Federation, I wish you all a safe, enjoyable and successful hockey season. Yours in Progressive Hockey, Edward Pupich OHF President and Chairman of the Board - 6 - Phil McKee Dr. Allan Morris Bill Church Executive Director Past President Appeals Committee Wiarton Coordinator Orangeville Joe Drago Justice David Watt Wayne Tod 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Sudbury Toronto Frankford - 7 - Paul Lake Rick Morphew Ted Baker Junior Hockey Council Referee-in-Chief Director Fullarton Guelph Toronto John Gardner Mike Hammond Don Yeck Minor Hockey Council Hockey Development Senior/Adult Rec. Hockey Toronto Council Belmont Clarksburg - 8 - Fred Sadowski Rick Richardson Karen Phibbs Director Director Director Sault Ste. Marie Caledonia London Bill Bowman Charlie Ward Dick Prescott Director Director Director Kitchener Hamilton North Bay - 9 - Dick Bennett Fran Rider Pat Nicholls Director Director Director London Mississauga CHA Female Council Rep. Brampton Alf Johnston Michael Penman Kevin Almond Director Director Director Toronto Toronto Meaford Herb Morell Director Toronto OFFICERS PRESIDENT Edward Pupich (correspondence may be directed to the OHF Business Office) Email: [email protected] FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT Joe Drago 1283 Montrose Avenue Res Tel: (705) 566-4059 Sudbury, Ontario Bus Tel: (705) 525-4722 P3A 3B9 Email: [email protected] SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT Justice David Watt Osgood Hall Bus Tel: (416) 327-5804 130 Queen St. West Email:[email protected] Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N5 SECRETARY/TREASURER Wayne Tod P.O. Box 313 Res Tel: (613) 398-6346 Frankford, Ontario Bus Tel: (613) 967-3256 K0K 2C0 Res Fax: (613) 398-1893 Email: [email protected] PAST PRESIDENT Dr. Allan Morris Box 218, 449 Isaac St., Res Tel: (519) 534-2731 Wiarton, Ontario Res Fax: (519) 534-2731 N0H 2T0 Email: [email protected] DIRECTORS GREATER TORONTO HOCKEY LEAGUE Michael Penman 20 Queen St. W. Ste. 1400 Bus Tel: (416) 593-1221 Toronto, Ontario Bus Fax: (416) 593-5437 M5H 2V3 Email: [email protected] Alf Johnston 1387 Indian Road Res Tel: (905) 274-1628 Mississauga, Ontario Email: [email protected] L5H 1S5 - 10 - ONTARIO HOCKEY FEDERATION (OHF) BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2003-2004 MINOR HOCKEY ALLIANCE OF ONTARIO Bill Bowman 469 Krug Street Res Tel: (519) 578-8877 Kitchener, Ontario Bus Tel: (519) 747-7000 ext. 46366 N2B 1L2 Res Fax: (519) 578-1536 Email: [email protected] Charlie Ward 3110 Hwy 56, P.O. Box 232, Res Tel: (905) 692-1147 Binbrook, Ontario Res Fax: (905) 692-1150 L0R 1C0 Bus Tel: (905) 548-7200 Ext.2577 Email: [email protected] NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Dick Prescott 189 Lee Avenue Res Tel: (705) 476-0027 North Bay, Ontario Res Fax: (705) 476-5482 P1A 2K4 Email: [email protected] Fred Sadowski 7 St. Michael뭩 Square Res Tel: (705) 253-7627 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Res Fax: (705) 945-9820 P6C 2V6 Email: [email protected] ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Karen Phibbs 760 Clearview Cres., Res Tel: (519) 471-8644 London, Ontario Bus Tel: (519) 631-0661 N6H 4P7 Bus Fax: (519) 633-5784 Email:[email protected] Rick Richardson 143 Sutherland St. W. Res Tel/Fax: (905) 765-6679 Caledonia, Ontario Bus Tel: (905) 765-6648 N3W 1B4 Email: [email protected] ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Ted Baker/ Ontario Hockey League Bus Tel: (416) 299-8700 Herb Morell 305 Milner Avenue Bus Fax: (416) 299-8787 Suite 208 Email: [email protected] Scarborough, Ontario M1B 3V4 ONTARIO MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Dick Bennett 8 Dalhousie Cres. Res Tel: (519) 657-3691 London, Ontario Res Fax: (519) 472-6783 N6K 2N6 Email: [email protected] Kevin Almond 199 Berry Street Res Tel: (519) 538-2484 Meaford, Ontario Res Fax: (519) 538-1616 N4L 1G9 Email: [email protected] -11 - ONTARIO WOMEN뭆 HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Pat Nicholls / c/o OWHA Office Bus Tel: (905) 282-9980 Fran Rider 5155 Spectrum Way, Bus Fax: (905) 282-9982 Bldg #3 L4W 5A1 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] COUNCIL/COMMITTEE CHAIRS MINOR HOCKEY COUNCIL CHAIR John Gardner C/O GTHL Office Bus Tel: (416) 636-6845 265 Rimrock Rd., Unit #4 Bus Fax: (416) 636-2035 Toronto, Ontario Email: [email protected] M3J 2C6 JUNIOR HOCKEY COUNCIL CHAIR Paul Lake RR#1 Res Tel: (519) 229-8170 Fullarton, Ontario Bus Tel: (519) 348-9865 N0H 2P0 Res Fax: (519) 229-8023 Bus Fax: (519) 348-4100 Email: [email protected] HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL CHAIR Mike Hammond 56 Victoria St., Unit 17 Res Tel: (519) 599-2302 Thornbury, Ontario Res Fax: (519) 599-7825 N0H 2P0 Email: [email protected] SENIOR/ADULT RECREATION COUNCIL CHAIR Don Yeck P.O. Box 2 Res Tel: (519) 644-5197 Belmont, Ontario Res Fax: (519) 644-5166 N0B 1B0 HOCKEY CANADA FEMALE COUNCIL REP Pat Nicholls c/o OWHA Office Bus Tel: (905) 282-9980 5155 Spectrum Way, Bus Fax: (905) 282-9982 Bldg #3 L4W 5A1 Email: [email protected] OHF REFEREE-IN-CHIEF Rick Morphew 17 Sandford Crescent, Res Tel: (905) 571-6375 Whitby, Ontario Bus Tel: (519) 570-7576 L1R 2R7 Res Fax: (905) 571-7248 Email: [email protected] - 12 - - 13 - APPEALS COMMITTEE COORDINATOR Bill Church 165 C-Line, Suite 3 Orangeville, Ontario L9W 3V2 Email: [email protected] ONTARIO HOCKEY FEDERATION OFFICE Executive Director: Phil McKee Email: [email protected] Technical Director: Brandy Tanenbaum Email: [email protected] Administrative Coord: Andrea Pariselli Email: [email protected] Marketing & Brad Norris Email: [email protected] Communications Director Hockey Operations Coord: Julie Byrnes Email: [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Cheryl Allin Email: [email protected] 1185 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 202 Toronto, Ontario M3C 3C6 Tel: (416) 426-7249 Fax: (416) 426-7347 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ohf.on.ca OTHER HOCKEY ORGANIZATIONS HOCKEY CANADA Ottawa Office Calgary Office 801 King Edward Ave.,Suite N204 Father David Bauer Arena Ottawa, Ontario 2424 University Drive NW K1N 6N5 Calgary, Alberta, T2N 3Y9 Tel: (613) 562-5677 Tel: (403) 777-3636 Fax: (613) 562-5676 Fax: (403) 777-3635 Website: www.hockeycanada.ca HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE OF ONTARIO 1185 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 301 Toronto, Ontario M3C 3C6 Tel: (416) 426-7252 Fax: (416) 426-7348 Wayne Dillon, Executive Director HOCKEY CANADA BRANCH OFFICES B.C. Amateur Hockey Assoc. Hockey Alberta 6671 Oldfield Road #1,7875-48 Avenue Saanichton, B.C. Red Deer, Alberta V8M 2A1 T4P 2K1 Tel: (250) 652-2978 Tel: (403) 342-6777 Fax: (250) 652-4536 Fax: (403) 346-4277 Barry Petrachenko, Exec. Director Howard Wurban, General Manager Ed Mayert, President Gary Mills, President Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.bcaha.org Website: www.hockey-alberta.ca Saskatchewan Hockey Assoc. Hockey Manitoba #2-575 Park Street 200 Main Street Regina, Sask. Winnipeg, Manitoba S4N 5B2 R3C 4M2 Tel: (306) 789-5101 Tel: (204) 925-5755 Fax: (306) 789-6112 Fax: (204) 925-5761 Kelly McClintock, Exec. Director Peter Woods, Exec. Director Al Hubbs, President Jack Forsyth, President Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected] Website: www.sha.sk.ca Website: www.hockeymanitoba.mb.ca Hockey Northwestern Ontario Ottawa District Hockey Assoc. 516 East Victoria Avenue 1900 Merivale Road, Suite 204 Thunder Bay, Ontario Nepean, Ontario P7C 1A7 K2G 4N4 Tel: (807) 622-4792 Tel: (613) 224-7686 Fax: (807) 623-0037 Fax: (613) 224-6079 Joseph Ward, Exec. Director Richard Sennott, Exec. Director Sharon McMahon, President Jules Lavictoire, President Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.odha.com Hockey Quebec Hockey New Brunswick C.P. 1000, Succursale M 165 Regent Street, Suite 4 4545, av. Pierre-de Coubertin P.O. Box 456 Montreal, Quebec Fredericton, New Brunswick H1V 3R2 E3B 4Z9 Tel: (514) 252-3079 Tel: (506) 453-0089 Fax: (514) 252-3158 Fax: (506) 453-0868 Guy Blondeau, Exec. Director Brian Whitehead, Exec. Director Wilson Church, President Tom Donovan, President Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.hockey.qc.ca Website: www.hnb.ca - 14 - P.E.I. Hockey Assoc. Hockey Nova Scotia P.O. Box 302 6080 Young Street, Suite 910 Charlottetown, PEI Halifax, Nova Scotia C1A 7K7 B3K 2A2 Tel: (902) 368-4334 Tel: (902) 454-9400 Fax: (902) 368-4337 Fax: (902) 454-3883 Mike Whelan, Exec. Director Kevin Matheson, Exec. Director George Trainor, President Denny Deveau, President Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.peiha.com Website: www.nshockey.org Hockey Newfoundland & Labrador Hockey North 15A High Street, Box 176 47 Pine Crescent Grand Falls-Windsor, NF Hay River, NT A2A 2J4 X0E 0R5 Tel: (709) 489-5512 Tel: (867) 874-6903 Fax: (709) 489-2273 Fax: (867) 874-4603 Craig Tulk, Exec.Director Cheryl Carriere, President/Exec. Director Marvin Ryder, President Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: [email protected] Website: www.nlha.nf.net OHF AWARDS BILL RICHMOND MEMORIAL AWARD: In 1996, the OHF established the Bill Richmond Memorial Award to recognize outstanding achievement and involvement in the area of hockey development within the Ontario Hockey Federation. For over 20 years, Mr. Richmond was a leader in the development and delivery of the National Coaches Certification Program (NCCP). He passed away suddenly in 1995, but left a legacy of hard work and commitment to the development of the game in our Branch. Recipients: Shirl Richmond 1995-1996 H. Spike McConnell 1996-1997 Ivan Locke 1997-1998 Pat Doherty 1998-1999 PAST REFEREE-IN-CHIEF RECOGNITION: This special award presented as a token of appreciation from the Branch to our previous Referee-in-Chief. The award is handed out after the position has changed hands. PAST PRESIDENTS?RECOGNITION: This special award is presented to the Past President of the OHF to recognize their contribution and leadership in the evolution of the OHF during their term as President. Recipients: Dr. Allan Morris ?2001-02 - 15 - Herb Ebisuzaki 1999-2000 Ken Miller 2000-2001 Dennis Brown 2001-2002 Vern Stenlund 2002-2003 PAST PRESIDENTS?HONOUR AWARD: The OHF Officers have approved the creation of a new award, to honour an individual for dedication to amateur hockey and the mission of the Branch. Recipients: William Stobbs 2001-02 Bill Appleby 2002-03 PRESIDENT뭆 AWARD: The President of the OHF will select the recipient on an annual basis. The award will be given to an individual who has made a valuable contribution and has provided service and leadership to amateur hockey throughout the Branch. Recipients: Sam Ciccolini 2001-02 Wayne Tod 2002-03 OHF VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD: The OHF Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes outstanding commitment and significant contribution to the game, the Branch and the hockey community within the OHF. The recipient must be active in hockey during the year of the award presentation. Recipients: Jim Kinkley 2001-02 Bill Stobbs 2002-03 OHF ORDER OF MERIT: The OHF Order of Merit Award honours those individuals who have served amateur hockey for many years. The recipients have participated as players, served as coaches and association members and have made significant contributions to amateur hockey within the Branch. Recipients: Ken MacKenzie 2001-02 Bill Billington 2002-03 OHF MINOR HOCKEY AWARD: The OHF Minor Hockey Award will be presented on an annual basis to an individual who has made a significant contribution to Minor Hockey in an administrative role within the Branch. Recipients: John Gardner 2001-02 John Grignon 2002-03 OHF JUNIOR HOCKEY AWARD: The OHF Junior Hockey Award will be presented on an annual basis to an individual who has made a significant contribution to Junior Hockey in an administrative role within the Branch. Recipients: Bob Hooper 2001-02 Charlie Macoun 2002-03 - 16- - 17 - OHF SENIOR HOCKEY AWARD: The OHF Senior Hockey Award will be presented on an annual basis to an individual who has made a significant contribution to Senior Hockey in an administrative role within the Branch. Recipients: Jim Baird 2001-02 Bob Habkirk 2002-03 OHF OFFICIATING PROGRAM AWARDS: The Officiating Awards Program recognizes individuals actively involved in the officiating program. Individuals will be recognized on an annual basis for their contribution to the game, for their officiating skills and for what they put back into amateur hockey within the Branch. Recipients: Rick Morphew 2001-02 Glen Campbell 2002-03 OHF LIFE MEMBERSHIP: The OHF Life Membership is the highest honour that can be bestowed by this Branch for very distinctive services and contributions to the Federation. It will be restricted to those individuals who have served on the Board of Directors of the OHF. They will act in an advisory capacity to the Officers and shall have the privilege of attending meetings. They will not have voting privileges. Recipients: Bill Appleby 2002-03 - 18 - GTHL OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416-636-6845 GTHL FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416-636-2035 WEBSITE: www.gthlcanada.com EMAIL: [email protected] Bell Minor Hockey Hotline 1 800 TIPS-303 밅anada뭩 Largest Amateur Hockey League? over 90 years of hockey excellence Business Office: 265 Rimrock Road, Unit #4 Toronto, Ontario M3J 3C6 Tel: (416) 636-6845 Fax: (416) 636-2035 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.gthlcanada.com Office Staff: Scott Oakman Executive Director Vanda Slaney Manager, Administration & Finance Sharon Smith Registrar Michael Marley Manager, Officiating Peter Kourtis Co-ordinator, League Schedule Jeff Stewart Co-ordinator, Communication & Events Patty Ciddio Reception, Customer Service Michelle Fata Administrative Assistant Board of Directors/Executive: John Gardner President Alf Johnston 1st Vice President Frank Pindar 2nd Vice President Frank Bruno 3rd Vice President David Deyman Treasurer Michael Penman Corporate Secretary Kevin Burkett Director Chick Evans Director Kevin Gordon Director Douglas Grundy Director Gwen Magee Director Ross Magnus Director Tim Manning Director Justin Mariani Director Don Montgomery Director (S.H.A. President) Ken Smith Director (M.H.L. President) Bob Svanefelt Director (N.Y.H.L. President) - 19 - GREATER TORONTO HOCKEY LEAGUE Scott Oakman Executive Director - 20 - Business Office: 150 Huron Street Stratford, Ontario N5A 5S8 Tel: (519) 273-7209 Fax: (519) 273-2114 Email: [email protected] Website: www.alliancehockey.com Office Staff: Tony Martindale - Executive Director Email: [email protected] Jill White - Manager Membership Services/ Development Programs Email: [email protected] Sue Hishon - Administrative Co-ordinator Email: [email protected] Tracy Pauli - Administrative Co-ordinator Email: [email protected] Executive Committee: Bill Bowman President Jim Liabotis Immediate Past President Charlie Ward Senior Vice President Mark Seeley Vice President ?Region 1 Harry Blinkhorn Vice President ?Region 2 Tony Foresi Vice President ?Region 3 Carolyn Rollins Vice President - Region 4 Cindy Campbell Vice President ?Region 5 Jim Pinter Secretary-Treasurer Wilf Meston Technical Director ?Referee Jim Grandy Technical Director ?Coach & Trainer Fred Heimbecker Chair ?Appeals Committee - 21 - Tony Martindale Executive Director MINOR HOCKEY ALLIANCE OF ONTARIO Proud Hosts of: Bantam A OHF Championships PeeWee AA OHF Championships Ontario PeeWee AAA Championships GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS DURING THE 2003-2004 HOCKEY SEASON www.noha.on.ca - 22 - Business Office: 108 Lakeshore Drive North Bay, Ontario P1A 2A8 Tel: (705) 474-8851 Fax: (705) 474-6019 Website: www.noha.on.ca Office Staff: Chris May Executive Director (Email:[email protected]) Janice May Secretary (Email:[email protected]) Michelle Cundari Secretary (Email:[email protected]) Janet Laxton Secretary (Email:[email protected]) Glen Campbell NOHA Director of Officials Board of Directors/Executive: Fred Sadowski President Dick Prescott 1st Vice-President Bryce Kulik 2nd Vice-President Bev McIver 3rd Vice-President John Grignon Past President Harry Coott Council Director - District 1 Hugh Riddle Council Director - District 2 Dan Raycroft Council Director - District 3 Fred Burrows Council Director - District 4 Keith Barton Council Director - District 5 Mel Mousseau Council Director - District 6 Kerry Papineau Council Director - District 7 Gerald McCrory Council Director - District 8 Jacqueline Morvan Council Director - District 9 - 23 - Chris May Executive Director NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION - 24 - ?OHA Southwestern Ontario Sr. 밃?Hockey League Business Office: 1425 Bishop Street, Unit #2 Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6J9 Tel: (519) 622-2402 Fax: (519) 622-3550 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ohahockey.org Office Staff: Brent Ladds President Charlie Lennox Referee Co-ordinator Glenn Crichton Development Co-ordinator Annette Stroyan Accounts Secretary Betty Dettwiler Registar Ginny Carson-Finnie Receptionist Board of Directors/Executive: Paul Lake Chairman of The Board Rick Richardson Vice Chairman Brad Grant Finance Chairman Don Yeck Senior Chairman Karen Phibbs Junior Chairman Betty Solomon Divisional Director ?OWHA Dennis Gray Director John Kopinak Director Leo Lostracco Director Bob Haley Director Bill Markle Director Bruce Beacock Director Dick Woods Director Rob Wise Director Larry Clark Advisory Board Tony Bloomfield Advisory Board Bill Stobbs Advisory Board Pat Doherty Life Member Bill Ruddock Life Member Bill Billington Immediate Past Chairman Larry Bellisle Past Chairman Al Morris Past Chairman Lloyd Parkhouse Past Chairman Wayne Tod Past Chairman - 25 - Brent Ladds President ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION - 26 - Business Office: 305 Milner Avenue, Suite 200 Scarborough, Ontario M1B 3V4 Tel: (416) 299-8700 Fax: (416) 299-8787 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ontariohockeyleague.com Office Staff: David E. Branch Commissioner Ted Baker Director of Hockey Operations & Referee-in-Chief Ray Hollowell Director of Finance Herb Morell Director of Administration Aaron Bell Director of Information / Special Events Bill Needham Director of Central Scouting Terry Legenza Secretary Carol Carney Secretary OHL Member Teams: Barrie Colts Belleville Bulls Brampton Battalion Erie Otters Guelph Storm Kingston Frontenacs Kitchener Rangers London Knights Mississauga IceDogs Oshawa Generals Ottawa 67뭩 Owen Sound Attack Peterborough Petes Plymouth Whalers Saginaw Spirit Sarnia Sting Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Sudbury Wolves Toronto St. Michael뭩 Majors Windsor Spitfires - 27 - David Branch Commissioner ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE - 28 - Business Office: 25 Brodie Drive, Unit #3 Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K7 Tel: (905) 780-6642 Fax: (905) 780-0344 Email: [email protected] Website: www.omha.net Office Staff: Richard Ropchan (ext.235) Executive Director Jennifer Robinson (ext.224) Manager, Finance Janice Koel (ext.222) Administrative Assistant, Receptionist Ian Taylor (ext.225) Director, Development Programs Kevin Hamilton (ext.227) Manager, Development Programs Mark Krawczyk (ext.229) Coordinator, Development Programs Sue Rathgeber (ext.244) Administrative Assistant, Development Programs Terry McLean (ext .228) Manager, Registration Lori Fenton (ext.223) Registration Coordinator Mark McConnell (ext.233) Director, Marketing & Communications Kevin Boston (ext.231) Manager, Marketing & Communications Neil Oliver (ext.226) Coordinator, Communications & Info. Technology Mark Ellis (ext.345) Coordinator, Special Events Ben Craig (ext.246) Prevention Services Director Board of Directors/Executive: Kevin Almond President Pat Parlette Immediate Past President Dick Bennett Vice President Western District Tom Leathong Vice President Central District Marg Ensoll Vice President Eastern District W.C. 밄ill?Rowney Treasurer Debbie Munn Executive Member ?Region 1 Sue Michalski Executive Member ?Region 1 Dominic Caluori Executive Member ?Region 2 Joyce Junker Executive Member ?Region 2 Fred Thompson Executive Member ?Region 3 Wayne Pries Executive Member ?Region 3 Terry Parsons Executive Member ?Region 4 Phil Hendry Executive Member ?Region 4 Robert Ring Executive Member ?Region 5 Bob Beaumont Executive Member ?Region 5 Jim Lytle Executive Member ?Region 6 Jack English Executive Member ?Region 6 Dave Garinger Executive Member ?W.O.A.A. Doug Babcock Area Convenor District 밙? Jim Pollard Past President John Archibald Past President Mike Hammond Past President Elmer McFadden Life Member Jack Christie Life Member Roy Beechey Life Member Jim Kinkley Life Member Rick Morphew Technical Director ?Referees Bob Stevenson Technical Director ?Coaches Terry Bell Technical Director ?Trainers - 29- Richard Ropchan Executive Director ONTARIO MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION - 30 - OWHA Mission Statement Through a provincially unified, collective voice, the OWHA promotes, provides and develops opportunities for girls and women to play female hockey in Ontario. OWHA Values FAIR PLAY FUN EXCELLENCE GOOD CITIZENSHIP INTEGRITY & HONESTY EQUITY Business Office: 5155 Spectrum Way, Bldg. #3 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5A1 Tel: (905) 282-9980 Fax: (905) 282-9982 Email: [email protected] Website: www.owha.on.ca Office Staff: Fran Rider - Executive Director Board of Directors/Executive: Bryan Chappell President Doug Nicholls Past President Pat Nicholls First Vice-President Suzanne Essex Second Vice-President Joan Dewdney Third Vice-President Connie Rice Secretary Elizabeth Stein Treasurer Betty Solomon Regional Director ?Central West Kathy Rumble Regional Director ?Metro Toronto Bill Weber Regional Director ?Western Brian Tardiff Regional Director ?Eastern Denise Marjerrison Regional Director ?Northern Bill Williamson Regional Director ?Central East Kenneth Wong Regional Director ?Central Tony Bloomfield OHA Delegate Mayor Hazel McCallion Board of Regents Prof. Ed Ratushny Board of Regents Carl Noble Board of Regents Frank Champion-Demers Board of Regents Celia Southward Board of Regents Kay Cartwright Board of Regents - 31 - Fran Rider Executive Director ONTARIO WOMEN뭆 HOCKEY ASSOCIATION - 32 - AS AMENDED TO JUNE 29, 2003 ALL REVISIONS TO ARTICLES AND BY LAWS INDICATED AS BOLD TEXT REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE OHF BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON JUNE 29, 2003 AS A RESULT OF RULES HARMONIZATION AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES, BY LAWS OR REGULATIONS WILL BE UPDATED, ON THE OHF WEBSITE (www.ohf.on.ca) AS NECESSARY PART I CONSTITUTION 1.1 This organization shall be known as the Ontario Hockey Federation (밢HF? or 밊ederation? and is incorporated as the Ontario Hockey Federation, a not for profit Ontario corporation under The Corporations Act, R.S.O.1990, c. 38. 2.1 This organization shall be a member of the Hockey Canada (CHA), the governing body of amateur hockey in Canada, and, as an unalterable provision of this Constitution, shall operate in a manner consistent with the Constitution, By Laws, Regulations and Rules of Hockey Canada. 2.2 In addition to Article 2.1 each Member Partner shall operate in a manner consistent with the Constitution, By Laws, Regulations and Rules of Hockey Canada, the Ontario Hockey Federation and its own organization. 3.1 This organization adopts the definition of an 밶mateur?contained in the Constitution, By Laws and Regulations of Hockey Canada. - 33 - CONSTITUTION, BY LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF THE ONTARIO HOCKEY FEDERATION ARTICLE ONE (1) - ORGANIZATION ARTICLE TWO (2) - STATUS ARTICLE THREE (3) - DEFINITION OF AN AMATEUR The objects of this organization are: 4.1 To foster, encourage, promote, improve and perpetuate the sport of amateur hockey within its area of jurisdiction and to assist in its promotion conjointly with other organizations with similar objects; 4.2 To provide opportunities for all players to play the sport at levels appropriate to their degree of skill or interest; 4.3 To promote the orderly development of all categories of the sport of amateur hockey without favor of one category over another or others; 4.4 To emphasize and encourage the involvement of those volunteers who put the interests of the sport ahead of their personal interests; 4.5 To develop and administer the sport of amateur hockey in areas within its jurisdiction in a manner that will encourage mass participation, promote the building of good character, improve skill levels and provide healthy physical activity and enjoyment of the game and adopts the CHA Initiation Program (IP) curriculum as a means to achieve this object; 4.6 To ensure the enforcement of the rules of the sport as adopted by this organization; 4.7 To elevate the awareness of the responsibilities of the hockey public in ensuring that the sport is played in a positive environment which encourages and fosters personal development and leadership qualities of individuals through their participation in amateur hockey; 4.8 To assist members in their pursuit of excellence by providing accessible and effective programs and services through available resources; 4.9 To monitor and review services, benefits and programs so as to ensure their availability and accessibility to all members in order to meet the members? ever-changing needs; 4.10 To promote and encourage the formation of amateur hockey teams and leagues, thereby to ensure that the sport is and remains accessible to all who wish to participate according to the level and extent of their interest and skill; 4.11 To promote and encourage membership in this organization by other associations which fairly represent other categories of persons engaged in the sport of amateur hockey whose Constitutions, By-Laws, Regulations and Rules are not inconsistent with those of this organization and Hockey Canada; - 34 - ARTICLE FOUR (4) - OBJECTS 4.12 To co-ordinate and conduct competitions in the several categories of amateur hockey for regional and branch championships and, in conjunction with Hockey Canada or the branches of other provinces, inter-branch and national championships; 4.13 To adjudicate disputes arising in the operation of, between or amongst any Member Partners and/or Members of Member Partners in an expeditious, fair, inexpensive and impartial manner that best assures each player is permitted to play the sport at the level appropriate to the player뭩 skills; and, 4.14 To present a common voice on behalf of the members in all discussions that could affect them at the national and international level. 5.1 The operations of this organization are to be carried on within the province of Ontario, otherwise than within the Jurisdiction of the Ottawa District Hockey Association (O.D.H.A.) and Hockey Northwestern Ontario (H.N.O.) formerly the Thunder Bay Amateur Hockey Association (T.B.A.H.A.), except that the operations of the Ontario Women뭩 Hockey Association and the Ontario Hockey League may be carried on throughout the province of Ontario. 6.1 This organization shall be composed of seven (7) Member Partners, that is to say, a. the Greater Toronto Hockey League; b. the Northern Ontario Hockey Association; c. the Ontario Hockey Association; d. the Ontario Hockey League; e. the Ontario Women뭩 Hockey Association; f. the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, and; g. the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario 6.2 Each partner is, and, subject to Article 6.5, shall remain an equal partner in this organization. 6.3 The jurisdiction of the partners shall be as follows: a. The Greater Toronto Hockey League shall have jurisdiction for minor hockey and adult recreational hockey over that area of the Federation which includes the area bounded by Lake Ontario on the south and a line north along the Rouge River and continuing north along the Little Rouge River and further north along the Pickering Town Line, west along Steeles Avenue, south along Indian Line Road, west along the northern boundary of the City of Mississauga (as of March 1, 1981) and south along the western boundary of the City of Mississauga to Lake Ontario. - 35 - ARTICLE SIX (6) - MEMBERSHIP ARTICLE FIVE (5) - JURISDICTION b. The Northern Ontario Hockey Association shall have jurisdiction for Minor, Junior (except Major Junior) and Senior Hockey over that area of the Federation to include the area east of the 85th Meridian along the shoreline of Lake Superior and Lake Huron in an easterly direction to the French River, including all of the Manitoulin Islands, along the French River to Highway 69, southerly along Highway 69 to Highway 522, easterly along Highway 522 to the western boundary of the Township of South Himsworth, southerly along the western boundary of the Township of South Himsworth, easterly along the southern boundary of the Township of South Himsworth and the Township of Boulter to the western boundary of Algonquin Provincial Park, northerly along the western boundary of Algonquin Provincial Park to the northern boundary of Algonquin Provincial Park. Further from this point easterly along the northern boundary of Algonquin Provincial Park, including the community of Kiosk to the eastern boundary of the territory of the Federation. c. The Ontario Hockey Association shall have jurisdiction for Junior (except Major Junior) and Senior Hockey over the Federation뭩 area of jurisdiction except for that portion assigned to the Northern Ontario Hockey Association, and in the case of Adult Recreational Hockey, to the Greater Toronto Hockey League. d. The Ontario Hockey League shall have jurisdiction for Major Junior Hockey within the territory of the Ontario Hockey Federation and such other areas of Ontario as granted by the Canadian Hockey Association. e. The Ontario Women뭩 Hockey Association shall have jurisdiction for Female Hockey within the territory of the Ontario Hockey Federation and such other areas of Ontario as granted by the Canadian Hockey Association. f. The Ontario Minor Hockey Association shall have jurisdiction for Minor Hockey over the area not covered in the jurisdiction of the Greater Toronto Hockey League and the Northern Ontario Hockey Association, in cooperation with the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario. g. The Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario shall have jurisdiction for Minor Hockey over the area not covered in the jurisdiction of the Greater Toronto Hockey League and the Northern Ontario Hockey Association, in cooperation with the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, with membership as defined in Article 4.01 of the Constitutional By Laws of the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario. 6.4 Each partner shall be empowered to administer, foster and conduct its own affairs within its own jurisdiction in accordance with its own Constitution, By Laws, Regulations and Rules and in a manner which is consistent with the Constitution, By-Laws, Regulations and Rules of the OHF and not contrary to the best interests of amateur hockey in the Province of Ontario. - 36 - 6.5 No Member Partner shall be suspended, expelled or have its jurisdiction awarded to or assumed by any other Member Partner or combination of Member Partners except for violation by the organization first mentioned of the Constitution, By Laws, Regulations or Rules of the Ontario Hockey Federation and by vote of at least two-thirds majority of the full Board of Directors of this organization upon written notice duly given in accordance with the By Laws of this organization. 6.6 a) Full membership with the Member Partners as noted in Article 6.1 shall be restricted to teams, leagues or associations of recognized amateur standing. b) Membership in the organizations listed in Article 6.1 by the constituent bodies, players, members and individuals is purely voluntary, but application or acceptance of membership entails acceptance by such constituent bodies, players, members and individuals of the final and binding authority of all rules and decisions of the Board of Directors of the OHF and acceptance of the governing authorities of this Federation, and acceptance and subscription of such insurance coverages and participant membership fees as may be approved and made mandatory from time to time by the Board of Directors of the Federation. 6.7 a) Any recourse to the Courts of any jurisdiction by any member, or by someone acting on behalf of a member, before all rights of appeal and all the rights and remedies of the Constitution and By Laws of this Federation have been exhausted, shall be deemed to be a violation and breach of the Constitution and By-Laws of this Federation. This violation and breach shall result in the automatic indefinite suspension of such member from the OHF activities and games. b) Any association, club, league, team, player, coach, manager, trainer, and referee who has sought court action before exhausting all proper procedures of appeal will be liable for all legal costs and disbursements incurred by the OHF. c) Until full legal costs are paid, at the discretion of the President, the right of membership of the said party will be suspended. d) Any association, club, league, team, player, coach, manager, trainer, referee who, having exhausted the appeal procedures, proceeds with Court action will be liable for all legal costs and disbursements incurred by the OHF, should the Courts rule in favor of the OHF, prior to reinstatement of said party뭩 membership with the OHF. - 37 - 7.1 Amendments or alterations can be made to the Constitution, By Laws and Regulations of this Federation only at the Annual Meeting of this Federation, after specific notice in writing to the General Manager of the OHF. Amendments or alterations to the Constitution of the Federation shall require a two-third (2/3) majority of the Directors voting. Amendments or alterations to the By Laws or Regulations shall require a simple majority of the Directors voting. 7.2 Such notice shall be received, in writing, by the OHF General Manager sixty (60) days prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting. 7.3 The OHF General Manager shall communicate all such proposed amendments or alterations to each Director thirty (30) days prior to the Annual General Meeting. 7.4 Notices of Motion may only be submitted by the Directors or Officers of the Federation. 7.5 Notwithstanding Articles 7.1 and 7.2 of the Federation, the giving of notice provided therein may be waived at any Board of Directors meeting by a two-third (2/3) majority vote of the Directors present at the meeting and the Board of Directors may make amendments to the Constitution, By-Laws and Regulations of the Federation which will be effective until the next annual meeting of the Federation. All amendments to the Constitution, By Laws and Regulations made by the Board of Directors must be presented for ratification at the next Annual Meeting of the Federation. PART II BY LAWS 1.1 The Board of Directors of the Ontario Hockey Federation shall consist of representatives elected/appointed by each Member Partner in the numbers set forth as follows: a. the Greater Toronto Hockey League - two (2) representatives; b. the Northern Ontario Hockey Association - two (2) representatives; c. the Ontario Hockey Association - two (2) representatives; d. the Ontario Hockey League - two (2) representatives; e. the Ontario Women뭩 Hockey Association - two (2) representatives; - 38 - BY LAW ONE (1) - MEMBERSHIP AND VOTING ARTICLE SEVEN (7) - AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION, BY LAWS AND REGULATIONS f. the Ontario Minor Hockey Association - two (2) representatives, and; g. the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario - two (2) representatives The Board shall also include the Officers, as designated in By Law 2.1 a) appointed/elected in accordance with By Law 2.1 c) and Council Chairs appointed as per By Law 7.6. 1.2 Except for the President, any member of the OHF Board of Directors who takes or continues to hold any position on the CHA Board must relinquish all duties and privileges within the OHF. 1.3 The Board of Directors shall also have the authority to determine annually whether and upon what basis a hockey organization may be granted Associate Membership in the Federation. An Associate Member must maintain its good standing with the OHF to retain its Associate Membership. 1.4 Each Director shall be elected/appointed by their Member Partner for a term of one (1) year and may be re-elected/re-appointed. 1.5 a) Each Director or designated alternate approved by the Member Partner present at a meeting shall be entitled to one vote on any matter properly placed before and considered by the Board, except that where only one of two or more Directors from a Member Partner is present, the Director who is present shall be entitled to exercise the same number of votes as the total number of Directors from that partner. b) Each officer provided voting privileges, in accordance with By Law 2.1 (a) shall be entitled to vote on any matter properly placed before and considered by the board. 1.6 There shall be no votes cast by proxy. 1.7 Robert뭩 Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of this Federation, its Officers, Committees and Councils so far as they may be applicable without coming into conflict with the act of incorporation, By Laws, Regulations or Rules adopted by this Federation. 1.8 A quorum of the Board shall consist of the President or President뭩 Designate, at least two (2) other officers and at least four (4) Directors and/or designated alternates who shall represent at least four (4) Member Partners. 1.9 Except where otherwise provided in the Constitution or By Laws of this organization, any motion properly before the Board may be passed by a simple majority of the Directors present and voting. A vote may be held by secret ballot, upon approval of a 2/3 majority vote of eligible votes present or at the discretion of the President. 1.10 The President of the Federation shall not be entitled to vote except in the case of a tie. - 39 - 1.11 By Laws 1.1, 1.5, 1.7, and 2.1c) may only be amended in accordance with Article 6.5 of the Constitution of the Federation. 1.12 Except as otherwise expressly provided, the President of the Federation and any Officer or Director may only be suspended or removed in accordance with Article 6.5 of the Constitution. 2.1 OFFICERS a) The Officers of the Federation shall be the President and Chair of the Board of Directors, the Immediate Past President (non-voting), the First Vice President, the Second Vice President, the Secretary/ Treasurer (non-voting) and the General Manager (non-voting.) b) Full time or part time employees of a Member Partner shall not be eligible for election as Officers of this Federation. c) An Officer of the Federation shall not be a member of the Board of Directors/Executive or have any voting privileges with any OHF Member Partner. A newly elected Officer shall have reasonable time to resign from any posts held with any member partner(s) and such acceptance of nomination shall constitute an undertaking to do so in the event of their election. d) All nominations for the above Officer positions must be submitted in writing to the OHF General Manager no later than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting. e) Nominations submitted must be endorsed in writing by two (2) OHF Member Partners, as listed in By Law 1.1. This does not apply to incumbents who are seeking re-election to the same position. f) All candidates for officers?positions must be or have been a director, alternate director, council chair or officer of the Federation or a member of a Member Partner(s) Board of Directors or Executive Committee for a minimum of one (1) of the previous three (3) years. g) In the event of a vacancy of any of the said offices the Board of Directors may fill the vacancy. 2.2 Term & Election a) The President shall be elected or appointed for a two-year term at an Annual General Meeting, in odd numbered years, in accordance with By Law 2.1 c). An incumbent may be re-elected or re-appointed. - 40 - BY LAW TWO (2) - OFFICERS AND THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE FEDERATION: DUTIES AND POWERS b) The Vice-Presidents shall be elected or appointed for a one-year term at an Annual General Meeting in accordance with By Law 2.1 c). An incumbent may be re-elected or re-appointed. c) The Secretary-Treasurer shall be appointed for a two-year term by the Board of Directors immediately following an Annual General Meeting, in even numbered years, in accordance with By Law 2.1 c). An incumbent may be re-appointed. d) The President must be elected on separate ballot and must gain an absolute majority of 50% plus one of the votes cast. e) The First Vice President must be elected on a separate ballot and must gain an absolute majority of 50% plus one of the votes cast to be elected and declared the First Vice President. Any unsuccessful candidates for the First Vice-President position shall have the option of standing for election for the Second Vice President position. f) The Second Vice President must be elected on a separate ballot and must gain a majority of 50% plus one of the votes cast. g) In each of d), e) and f) if no winner is declared on the first ballot, the candidate with the fewest votes will be eliminated from the second ballot and so on, until the right number of candidates obtain the votes necessary for election to office. DUTIES & POWERS PRESIDENT 2.3 The President shall preside at all meetings of the Federation and be an ex officio member of all Federation Committees and Councils and shall be a signing officer of the Federation. 2.4 The President shall generally perform the duties usual to the office of President and may, at his or her discretion, order the calling of meetings of the Federation, its Officers, or any of its Councils or Committees. 2.5 The President shall have the authority to delegate those duties assigned to the President to an Officer. Should the President designate the duty of presiding at a meeting of the Federation to an Officer, such person shall not have the authority to vote in case of a tie vote. 2.6 The President, or an alternate approved by the Board of Directors of the Federation, shall be the official representative of the Federation on the Board of Directors of Hockey Canada to whom he or she shall present objectively the views or position of the Federation. - 41 - 2.7 In addition to the powers conferred upon him or her by the Constitution, By Laws, Regulations and Rules of this Federation, the President, in cases of emergency when it is impracticable to obtain a vote of the Board of Directors, may exercise all the duties and powers of the Board of Directors. 2.8 Any action taken by the President under By Law 2.7 shall be referred to the Board of Directors for approval or rejection in whole or in part within fifteen days next following the action taken. 2.9 The President shall have the power to suspend, fine and/or take such further or other disciplinary action as may be deemed necessary against any player, coach, manager, trainer or referee who is a member of the Federation, with respect to any act, omission or other conduct demonstrated to be contrary to the best interests of the sport of amateur hockey. 2.10 A decision made by the President under By Law 2.9 shall remain in effect until final disposition of any appeal taken therefrom under By Law 5. FIRST VICE PRESIDENT 2.11 The First Vice President shall perform those duties delegated by the President and/or the Board of Directors, and in the absence of the President, have all the authority and perform all the duties of the President, except voting privileges under By Law 1.9. SECOND VICE PRESIDENT 2.12 The Second Vice President shall perform those duties as delegated by the President and/or the Board of Directors. PAST PRESIDENT 2.13 The Past President shall perform those duties as delegated by the President and/or the Board of Directors. SECRETARY/TREASURER 2.14 The duties of the Secretary/Treasurer shall be as follows: a) Will chair the Finance Committee b) Shall be a signing officer of the Federation c) Shall ensure that the records and minutes of the Federation are a current and actual report of the Federation뭩 business d) Shall prepare and present the annual budget of the Federation e) Shall authorize payments of accounts f) Shall ensure that the financial records are a current and accurate report of the Federation's financial position g) Present audited financial statements to the Board of Directors -42 - h) May designate any duties with approval of the Board of Directors. Any person to whom duties have been delegated shall be bonded for $25,000. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2.15 The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Board and be answerable to the Board of Directors through the President. 2.16 The Executive Director shall not vote at any meeting of the Federation. 2.17 The Executive Director shall be bonded in an appropriate amount at the expense of the Federation. 2.18 The Executive Director will at all times act in accordance with the purposes and objectives of the OHF as set forth in the Constitution, By Laws, Regulations and Policies of the Federation. 2.19 Duties: The Executive Director shall: a) Keep accurate records of the proceedings of the OHF including the Constitution, By Laws, Rules, Regulations, Policies, Guidelines and minutes including notice of amendments b) Act as the holder of all OHF trophies in trust c) Distribute and record (where required) all minutes of the OHF and the Board of Directors d) Issue notices of all meetings and to issues such necessary correspondence e) Receive, in the name of the Federation, all monies which shall be deposited in a Canadian Chartered Bank and/or trust company and pay all accounts owing, within any limits established by the Board of Directors. f) Be responsible for the administration and operation of the Federation Office and the employees as per the policies and guidelines established by the Board of Directors. g) Interpret and serve as a resource with the Constitution, by Laws, Rules, Regulation and Policies of the Federation. h) Co-ordinate all OHF Branch Championship events i) Distribute any information received from other organizations to the appropriate people j) Act as a signing officer of the Federation k) Act as the Official Branch Officer in all releases, transfers and other player movement with other Branches and Federations - 43 - l) Co-ordinate any special events as determined by the Board of Directors m)Develop and present fundraising proposals to the Board of Directors for approval n) Develop and present any promotional, marketing or communication proposals to the Board of Directors for approval 3.1 The standing Committees of the Federation shall be: a. the Constitution Committee; b. the Finance Committee; c. the Rules Committee; d. the Insurance & Risk Management Committee; e. the Registration Committee; f. the Marketing Committee, g. the In-line Hockey Committee, and; h. the Strategic Planning Committee. 3.2 Each standing Committee shall have a minimum of three members, no more than one of whom shall represent the same Member Partner. 3.3 In each standing Committee comprised of three members, two members shall constitute a quorum. 3.4 In the case of standing Committees whose membership exceeds three members, two-thirds of the members, shall constitute a quorum. AD HOC COMMITTEES 3.5 Ad hoc Committees may be appointed from time to time as the need arises by the Board of Directors and shall be composed as in the case of Standing Committees. 3.6 The Chair of an ad hoc Committee shall be selected by majority vote of its members or, failing that, by the President of the Federation. 3.7 The term of office of an ad hoc Committee shall be until its task is completed, unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Directors. CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE 3.8 The Constitution Committee shall consist of three members of the Board of Directors of the Federation, or alternate directors, who shall be appointed/elected annually by the Board of Directors. - 44- BY LAW THREE (3) - COMMITTEES 3.9 The Chair of the Constitution Committee shall be elected by the members of the Committee. 3.10 The Constitution Committee shall edit the Constitution, By Laws, Rules and Regulations of the Federation before they are published for distribution to members and may recommend such changes to the Constitution, By Laws, Rules and Regulations of the Federation as it deems advisable and in the best interests of the sport of amateur hockey within the jurisdiction of the Federation. 3.11 The Chair of the Constitution Committee shall report to the Board of Directors at each meeting concerning the activities of the Committee. FINANCE COMMITTEE 3.12 The Finance Committee shall consist of a minimum of three members of the Board of Directors of the Federation, or alternate directors, who shall be appointed/elected annually by the Board of Directors. 3.13 The Chair of the Finance Committee shall be the Secretary/Treasurer of the Federation. 3.14 The Finance Committee, shall review the finances and expenditures of the Federation and recommend to the Board of Directors any course of action which the Committee may deem advisable. 3.15 The Finance Committee shall continually monitor the financial affairs of the Federation and report thereon to the Board of Directors. 3.16 The Finance Committee shall prepare and submit for approval of the Board of Directors a budget that discloses the proposed operations of the Federation for the year next following. 3.17 The Finance Committee shall present to the Board of Directors any matters involving the financial affairs of the Federation for which provision has not been made in the approved budget. 3.18 The Finance Committee is empowered to make and carry out any decisions that are within the approved budget of the Federation or are approved by the Board of Directors in accordance with By Law 3.17. RULES COMMITTEE 3.19 The Rules Committee shall consist of at least eight members which shall include one representative of each Member Partner, and the Referee-in-Chief of the Federation, who shall act as Chair. 3.20 The Board of Directors shall annually appoint all members of the Rules Committee for a term of one year. - 45 - 3.21 The Rules Committee shall continually monitor, review, propose revisions of and amendments to the playing rules of the Federation and the CHA for consideration and action at the appropriate meeting of the CHA. 3.22 The Chair of the Rules Committee shall report upon the activities of the Committee to the Board of Directors. 3.23 The Rules Committee shall meet annually and at such other times as are required by the Chair of the Committee. INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 3.24 The Insurance & Risk Management Committee shall be comprised of one person appointed by each Member Partner of the Federation plus a chair, all who shall be appointed/elected annually by the Board of Directors. 3.25 The Chair of the Insurance & Risk Management Committee shall be elected by the members of the Committee. The Chair shall be the representative to attend any CHA or other related meetings. 3.26 The Insurance & Risk Management Committee shall be responsible for the evaluation, development and implementation of all Insurance & Risk Management related activities in the Federation and work in cooperation with the appropriate Committees and Councils of the OHF. 3.27 The Chair of the Insurance & Risk Management Committee shall report to the Board of Directors concerning the activities of the Committee. REGISTRATION COMMITTEE 3.28 The Registration Committee shall be the mechanism that shall deal specifically with all matters of Registration or Eligibility involving two or more Member Partners of the Federation. 3.29 The Registration Committee shall consist of a Chair, being an Officer appointed by the President, and four other members, appointed from time to time by the President as follows. Each Member Partner shall propose the names of two (2) of its Directors or Alternate Directors who will be eligible to sit on the Registration Committee from time to time. From those names the President shall select the other four members of the Committee for each case or hearing. Among those four members shall be one from each Member Partner whose Registration and/or Eligibility issues are to be resolved. The Chair will not vote, except to cast a deciding vote if necessary. 3.30 The Chair of the Registration Committee shall preside at all hearings, meetings or conference calls dealing with applications as are referred to it by the President. 3.31 A Member Partner shall promptly forward to the President, through the General Manager [Executive Director], any application to the Registration Committee that the Member Partner receives from any member association, league, club, team, player or team official. - 46 - Such application shall be made in writing and shall clearly state the grounds for the application. Each application must be accompanied by a non-refundable filing fee of $150. 3.32 Within fifteen (15) days of receipt of an application by the General Manager [Executive Director], the Chair of the Registration Committee shall convene a hearing, meeting or conference call, as appropriate, after which the Committee will review and render a decision on the application.. 3.33 In considering and determining questions with respect to any application, the Committee may consider and act upon any kind of evidence, whether direct or circumstantial. 3.34 The procedures and decisions of the Registration Committee shall be in accordance with the Constitution, By Laws and Regulations of the OHF. 3.35 Appeals from decisions of the Registration Committee may be made to the Appeals Committee, in accordance with By Law 5. MARKETING COMMITTEE 3.36 The Marketing Committee shall be comprised of a Chair and three other members all of whom shall be appointed by the Board of Directors 3.37 The Marketing Committee shall be responsible to recommend policy and direction to the Board of Directors relating to any marketing initiatives in the Federation. 3.38 The Chair of the Marketing Committee shall report to the Board of Directors concerning the activities of the committee. IN-LINE COMMITTEE 3.39 The In Line Committee shall be comprised of members and/or organizations as approved by the Board of Directors. 3.40 The In Line Committee shall be responsible for all aspects of In Line Hockey program within the jurisdiction of the Federation. 3.41 The appointed chair of the Inline Committee shall report to the Board of Directors concerning the activities of the committee. STRATEGIC PLANNING REVIEW COMMITTEE 3.42 The Strategic Planning Review Committee shall be comprised of directors and alternate directors, the number of whom shall be determined by the Board of Directors. An Officer, as appointed by the President, shall act as Chair. 3.43 The Strategic Planning Review Committee is responsible for the on-going evaluation and implementation of the OHF Strategic & Operational Plan. 3.44 The Chair shall report to the Board of Directors on a regular basis and present committee recommendations to the Directors for consideration. - 47 - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 3.45 The Personnel Committee shall consist of three members: the President, the First Vice President and a third person appointed as follows. Each Member Partner may nominate one person. That person must be a current Director, Alternate Director or have been a Director in at least one of the previous three years, and must not be a current Officer, nor a member of the Finance Committee. The President and First Vice President will choose the third member of the Personnel Committee from those nominees, having particular regard to experience in personnel administration. The Chair of the Finance Committee will be an ex-officio non-voting member of the Personnel Committee. The Executive Director will assist the Personnel Committee in a resource capacity and, in particular, will make recommendations to the Personnel Committee relating to the hiring, compensation and the termination of office staff. 3.46 The Personnel Committee may at any time, in its discretion, seek the assistance on an ad hoc basis of two additional people whom it will choose from the current Directors and alternate Directors. Those additional people will be voting members of the Committee solely for the purposes of the task for which they have been added and they will cease to be members on completion of that task. In matters dealing with the hiring or termination of the Executive Director, the Personnel Committee shall have two additional members as set out above. 3.47 The Chair of the Personnel Committee shall be the President. 3.48 The Personnel Committee shall be responsible for making recommendation to the Board for the hiring and termination the Executive Director; hiring and terminating of Office staff; conducting ongoing review of office structure, including the number of staff and their job responsibilities; making recommendations to the Finance Committee as to annual or special compensation budgets for consideration in the Finance Committee뭩 budget proposals to the Board; making recommendations to the Board, in consultation to the Finance Committee, as to compensation reviews for each office staff position, including Executive Director conducting annual appraisals and compensation reviews of office staff; and developing, for presentation to the Board, job descriptions, including those for staff, Officers and Council Chairs. REGISTRATION FEES 4.1 Each player, coach, manager, trainer and referee who participates with or in a Member Partner in this Federation shall register with the Federation. 4.2 Each team in the OHF which may be competing outside the jurisdiction of their Member Partner (including inter-branch competition, regional, branch, provincial or national championships) must submit a team list, in the - 48- BY LAW FOUR (4) - REGISTRATION FEES AND FINANCIAL approved format, to the OHF office not later than October 15th of the current year, (except in the case of Senior Hockey, where in such the list shall be submitted by November 1st of the current year). 4.3 Failure to comply with 4.2 may result in the players on that team automatically being deemed ineligible for further competition, pending further action by the Board of Directors. 4.4 Any changes to the list submitted, whether by addition or deletion, shall be reported to the OHF within three (3) working days after such changes are made. 4.5 Each player, coach, manager, trainer and referee who registers with the Federation under By Law 4.1 shall be assessed a registration fee annually which is due and payable on registration and is in addition to any fees that may be charged by the Member Partner and for CHA certificates. 4.6 The registration fees shall be valid for a season which shall be considered as beginning on September 1 and ending August 31 of the year next following. 4.7 No player, coach, manager, trainer or referee shall participate with or in a Member Partner of this Federation without having first registered with the Federation and paid the registration fee. FINANCIAL 4.8 The Federation shall derive its income from: a. annual registration fees from each player, coach, manager, trainer and referee who participates with or in a Member Partner in this Federation; b. fees from any associate member organizations which may be admitted to the Federation by the Board of Directors in accordance with By Law 1.2; c. fees payable for the hearing of appeals in accordance with By - Law 5; and, d. funds received from any source approved by the Board of Directors of the Federation. 4.9 The Board of Directors shall have the authority to determine the amount of the annual fees to be paid by registrants. GENERAL DEFINITIONS ?밃ssociation?means a Member Partner of the OHF ?밄oard?means the Ontario Hockey Federation Board of Directors ?밅hair or Chairperson?means the Chair of the Committee - 49 - BY LAW FIVE (5) - APPEALS COMMITTEE ?밅ommittee?means a duly constituted panel of the Appeals Committee. ?밅oordinator?means the Coordinator of the Appeals Committee ?밢HF?means Ontario Hockey Federation ?밣arty?means the Applicant(s) and the Respondents named in the application, and any Association directly affected by the issues in dispute 5.1 The Appeals Committee (formerly the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC)) shall be the mechanism available to adjudicate disputes amongst Member Partners and/or Members of Member Partners. The Committee shall determine facts, resolve disputes, make recommendations and decisions in strict accordance with the powers conferred on it in By Law Five (5) and in compliance with the policies adopted or passed by the Board. 5.2 Each Member Partner, upon disposition of final appeal taken to it, shall advise the parties of their right to appeal to the Appeals Committee, provide them with a copy of By Law Five (5) and, upon request, a copy of a notice of appeal to the Appeals Committee. COMPOSITION 5.3 The Appeals Committee shall consist of the Appeals Committee Coordinator and not more than thirty-five (35) other persons who, subject to By Law 5.23 and 5.24, shall sit in panels of three (3) as needed, which panels shall be appointed by the Appeals Committee Coordinator, the OHF President or the OHF Executive Director and a decision of two (2) members of a panel shall be final and binding. 5.4 The Coordinator of the Appeals Committee shall be either: a) an independent person selected by the current President of the OHF who has had no membership, executive status or interest in any of the Member Partners, associations or leagues of the OHF and, whose appointment has been ratified by a majority vote of the OHF Board of Directors, or; b) any person nominated by an OHF Board member who is elected by a majority vote of the Board of Directors and who has had no membership, executive status or interest in any of the Member Partners, associations or leagues of the OHF for five (5) years immediately prior to such person뭩 nomination. 5.5 The coordinator shall be elected each year by the OHF Board of Directors and shall serve until a successor is elected/appointed by the Board of Directors. 5.6 Each Member Partner of the OHF shall designate five (5) persons who may serve as Appeals Committee members when called upon by the Coordinator of the Appeals Committee, the OHF President or the OHF Executive Director. These designates shall include not less than two (2) persons who may serve as a chairperson of a Committee when appointed by the Coordinator of the Appeals Committee, the OHF President or the OHF Executive Director. 5.7 No person designated to the Appeals Committee by a Member Partner shall be eligible to sit on a dispute matter or hearing in which he or she, or his or her Member Partner, has an interest. - 50 - JURISDICTION 5.8 The Appeals Committee shall sit and finally determine all matters designated in 5.9 as standing issues; and shall sit to decide or recommend, as directed, any matter referred to it by the Board or the Officers of the OHF. 5.9 The Board of the OHF may designate from time to time matters that are standing issues for final determination by the Appeals Committee and shall include: a) Appeal of a decision of the OHF Registration Committee. b) Appeal of a decision of the OHF President made under By Law 2.9. c) Appeal of a final decision of a Member Partner other than a matter referred to in By law 5.10. 5.10 The following decisions made by a Member Partner, provided that such decision is not contrary to the CHA or OHF Constitution, By Laws or Regulations, shall be final and not appealable to the OHF Appeals Committee: a) Any decision by a Member Partner as to the outcome of any game or games. b) Any decision relating to the classification of teams within the jurisdiction of a Member Partner. c) Any decision relating to a tournament or exhibition game sanctioning. d) Any suspension of less than seven (7) games imposed by a Member Partner. 5.11 The Board or Officers of the OHF may from time to time designate matters to be referred to the Appeals Committee. a) A referral may request a recommendation or decision be made upon such terms or conditions as it directs, provided that no decision making power can be referred that would have the effect of altering or amending the constitution of the OHF or the jurisdiction of any of its member associations. b) Matters of Discipline arising from the OHF Board may be the subject of referral. APPLICATION PROCEDURE 5.12 All applications for appeal must be submitted in writing and set forth grounds of appeal in numbered paragraphs and be accompanied by the application fee. All applications submitted on behalf of a team will not be accepted unless accompanied by written support of the application signed by at least one of the recognized signing Officers of each of the team and, if it belongs to an association/club, its association/club. All applications submitted on behalf of an association/club will not be accepted unless accompanied by written support signed by at least one of the recognized signing Officers of the association/club. 5.13 a) The fee for an Application for Appeal is Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00). In the case of standing appeal issues as prescribed in By Law 5.9, and, subject to By Law 5.13 b) Submission of the application with the application fee, must be received by the OHF office within the later of fifteen (15) days of the decision or the receipt of a Fact Finder뭩 Report being received by the Member Partner Office. - 51 - c) Any appeal to the OHF involving an allegation of harassment or abuse shall be referred by the OHF to a Fact Finder and shall not be heard by the Appeals Committee until the Fact Finder뭩 report and a final decision on the matter has been received and rendered by a Member Partner. The report of a Fact Finder will be provided to all parties involved in an application prior to the hearing date. 5.14 Within seven (7) days of an Application for Appeal accompanied by the application fee being filed with the OHF office, the Appeals Committee Coordinator, OHF President or OHF Executive Director shall set a date for hearing. The hearing date will be no more than fifteen (15) calendar days from receipt by the OHF of the Application with fee unless By Law 5.15 applies 5.15 If it is not possible due to holiday or business schedules to schedule a hearing within 15 calendar days, as set forth in By Law 5.14, a hearing date may be set beyond the 15 calendar day period and such does not constitute grounds for an Appeal to the Canadian Hockey Association due to 밿mproper procedures? 5.16 The Executive Director shall notify all parties to the matter when an application has been received and approved to proceed. A notice shall also be sent to all parties as soon as the hearing date is set. The notice shall inform the parties of the time, place, date and purpose of the hearing. It will also advise that if a party does not attend the hearing, the matter may proceed in the party뭩 absence without further notice. 5.17 A hearing may be adjourned from time to time provided that no hearing shall be extended beyond fifteen (15) days from the date the application and fee were received by the OHF office, unless the panel of the Committee hearing the matter decides that such an adjournment is necessary in order to do justice between the parties in dispute. HEARING PROCEDURE 5.18 Any Application may be resolved on consent of all parties, prior to, or during a hearing before the Committee and the Committee shall issue such order as may be necessary to give effect to such consent, provided it is not inconsistent with any policy of the Board. 5.19 Subject to By Law 5.26, a party to a hearing may be represented by Counsel or Agent, call and examine witnesses, conduct such cross-examinations of witnesses as may be reasonably required for a fair and full disclosure of any facts given in evidence and, at the conclusion of examination and crossexamination of the last witness, present argument and submissions. 5.20 The hearing shall be open to the public unless the Chair otherwise orders, for good cause. All hearings are open to the public unless good reason is shown to hold it in camera. In any event, at no time shall any party be excluded from the hearing while it is in progress unless for gross misconduct during the hearing. 5.21 No Director or Officer of the Federation shall be permitted to appear as agent or counsel on behalf of an individual or Member Partner which is party to an appeal. - 52- 5.22 In a Hearing the Appeals Committee shall: a) confirm that the application and fee have been properly submitted; b) permit the Applicant and Respondents to present their cases in accordance with due process and the rules of natural justice; c) shall inquire to both the Applicant and Respondents as to the possible impact of any decision or ruling as it relates to the matter before the panel. 5.23 Although the Appeals Committee shall sit in panels of three (3), if there are only two (2) members of the panel of the Appeals Committee present at the hearing fifteen (15) minutes after the hearing is scheduled to commence, the hearing may proceed with the consent of all parties present at the hearing and the power and authority of that panel of the Appeals Committee will be as described in By Law Five (5). 5.24 If By Law 5.23 occurs and two (2) members of the panel of the Appeals Committee hearing the matter do not agree on a decision on the matter placed before them, the matter shall be considered a no decision. If the matter is considered a no decision, the applicant shall be given the right to request a rehearing of the matter with such request being forwarded to the OHF office within five (5) days after the original hearing. A new hearing shall be scheduled within eight (8) days after the original hearing date and shall be heard by a new panel. If after the hearing has commenced, any member of the panel of the Appeals Committee hearing the matter is unable to continue and two (2) members of the panel of Appeals Committee hearing the matter are able to continue, the hearing may be continued with the consent of all parties present. The power and authority of the two (2) members continuing the hearing will be as described in By Law Five (5). 5.25 The Chair of a Committee may add as a party to a hearing any person or Association that he/she determines might be affected by the resolution of the issue before the Committee. EVIDENCE 5.26 a) The Appeals Committee may receive such evidence as is relevant and considered to be reliable and trustworthy provided that, if a final decision was made by a Member Partner, or on behalf of the Member Partner, no witness can give evidence who did not give evidence before the Member Partner or person or body hearing the appeal and no written evidence can be given which was not given before the Member Partner or the person or body hearing the appeal unless: i. The evidence was not discoverable by reasonable diligence before the end of the hearing appealed from; and ii. The evidence is wholly believable; and iii. The evidence is practically conclusive of an issue in the hearing; and the onus shall be on the parties seeking to introduce such evidence to satisfy the panel of the Appeals Committee hearing the matter that such evidence should be received. - 53 - b) Where there is a report of a Fact Finder involved in an application, the onus shall be on any appellant to show that the Fact Finder뭩 report or any part thereof is inaccurate. c) If an appellant intends to dispute the Fact Finder뭩 report or any part therof notice of dispute must be submitted as a ground of appeal. d) If a party other than the appellant intends to dispute the Fact Finder뭩 report or any part thereof notice of dispute must be provided to all other parties not less than three (3) days before the hearing date. e) If no party disputes the Fact Finder뭩 report set forth in By Law 5.26 c) or d), the Fact Finder뭩 report shall be deemed to be accurate and shall be binding on all the parties. ENFORCEMENT 5.27 Where on evidence produced the OHF Board of Directors or Officers concludes that there has been a contravention of any Order or decision made by the Appeals Committee, they may: a) suspend or restrict the privileges extended through the OHF to the party in default; b) assess the costs of the enforcement hearing against the defaulting party; c) impose a monetary penalty on the defaulting party d) request the parties to appear before the OHF Board of Directors; e) any combination of above. 5.28 Each Member Partner agrees to be and shall be bound by decisions of the Appeals Committee and agrees to take all such steps as are necessary within its organization to ensure compliance with such decisions. DECISION 5.29 At the conclusion of the Hearing, the Appeals Committee may; a) allow or dismiss the Application for Appeal and make such Order as is just in the circumstances and consistent with the policies and principles of the OHF; b) assess, in a set amount, whole or any part of the costs of the Application for Appeal against one or any of the parties, as long as the assessment does not exceed the application fee received for the appeal; c) adjourn the disposition of the Application for Appeal provided that written notification of the decision is delivered to all parties within 48 hours of the adjournment. d) Decide to retain or return in whole or part, the appeal fee to the appellant. 5.30 The Committee shall give its decision or recommendation, and order if any, in writing and shall give reasons in writing within 10 days of any request, if requested by any party within 10 days of the hearing date. 5.31 Reasons shall include: a) a statement of the jurisdiction for the decision; b) a brief summary of the facts found by the Committee significant to its decision; c) the policy of the OHF applied to the case; d) reasons for the awarding or denial of costs - 54 - 5.32 The Committee shall communicate their decision to the OHF office within 24 hours of the conclusion of the hearing. 5.33 The OHF office shall forward the decision of the Committee, in writing, to all parties, within 48 hours of the hearing, with reasons, where available. 5.34 Notwithstanding By Law 5.32 and 5.33, when a hearing is completed on a Friday or Saturday; a) The Committee shall communicate its decision to the OHF office not later than the first business day of the next week that is not a Saturday, Sunday or other holiday; b) The OHF office shall forward the decision of the committee, in writing, to all parties within 24 hours of receiving the decision of the Committee, with reasons, where available. 5.35 Subject to the provisions of By Law 5.34, where the time limit for doing anything under this By Law expires or falls upon a Saturday, Sunday or other holiday, the time so limited extends to the next business day following that is not a Saturday, Sunday or other holiday. 5.36 The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be final and binding on all parties, subject only to such further rights of appeal as may be available under the Constitution, By Laws, Regulations and Rules of Hockey Canada. 5.37 Notwithstanding By Law 5.36, the Committee, in extreme cases, may rehear any application before deciding it or may review, rescind, change, alter or vary any decision, approval or order made by it provided that no application shall be reheard and no decision, approval or order shall be reviewed, rescinded, changed, altered or varied unless two of the following: the President, the Executive Director or the Coordinator agree, provided that if the President, Executive Director or Coordinator has participated in any capacity in such application, decision, approval or order, the first Vice President and then the second Vice-President shall act in the place of the President,Executive Director or the Coordinator as required. 5.38 No person shall sit on a committee who is the brother, brother-in-law, spouse, sister, sister-in-law, father, grandfather, mother, grandmother, daughter, son, aunt, uncle, employer, employee, counsel or agent of any appellant or other party to an appeal or any witness whether such witness gives evidence in person or in writing. 5.39 Where in a Hearing a matter arises that is not expressly covered by the provisions of By Law Five (5), then, such matter shall be resolved in accordance with the rules of natural justice and in order to do justice between the parties in dispute. - 55 - 6.1 to administer and conduct the affairs of the Federation; 6.2 to act in a manner consistent with the Constitution, By Laws, Rules and Regulations of Hockey Canada; 6.3 to act in a manner consistent with the objects of this Federation, as prescribed in Article Four of the Constitution; 6.4 to grant or refuse new applications for membership or associate membership status to the Federation; 6.5 to suspend, expel or take disciplinary action against any league, team, player, team official, game official or individual for any Breach of the Constitution and By Laws of this Federation or of any decision, policy or regulation of the Board of Directors; 6.6 to formulate, prescribe, alter or amend By Laws, Regulations, Playing Rules and Policy for the governing of this Federation, consistent with its Constitution and in general, make rulings or decisions on any matter brought before it at any source; 6.7 may, at any time, over-rule any decision of any Member Partner or official thereof, which is inconsistent with the Constitution, By Laws, Rules, Regulations or Board of Directors?decisions of this Federation; 6.8 to appoint the President of the Federation; 6.9 to appoint the Secretary/Treasurer of the Federation; 6.10 to appoint the Referee-in-Chief of the Federation; 6.11 to appoint the Chairs of Committees and Councils, as prescribed in By Law Three and By Law Seven, respectively; 6.12 to appoint a Executive Director to conduct the day to day operations of the Federation; 6.13 to sanction all inter-branch competition (exhibition and league play) involving OHF teams; 6.14 to sanction all inter-divisional competition (league play) among OHF member partners; 6.15 to sanction all incoming IIHF team tours and competition with OHF teams; 6.16 to sanction all outgoing OHF teams on IIHF tours and/or competition; 6.17 to establish, amend or alter regulations pertaining to OHF Championship competitions; 6.18 to oversee the collection and expenditure of funds to and from this Federation; 6.19 to authorize all major expenditures within approved budget limits; 6.20 to enter into agreements from time to time with organizations that will, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, provide benefits to the membership; - 56 - BY-LAW SIX (6) - BOARD OF DIRECTORS - AUTHORITIES & DUTIES 6.21 to assist in the facilitation and implementation of development programs for players, coaches, game officials, team officials and volunteers; 6.22 for specific or specialized business, to appoint Committees, sub-Committees or other individuals to deal with these matters; 6.23 to provide means to adjudicate disputes among individuals, Member Partners and members thereof; 6.24 to call special meetings when necessary; 6.25 to ensure that each member of the Board of Directors conveys themselves in a manner that avoids any conflict of interest; 6.26 to collectively represent the interests of its members at all CHA meetings and functions; 6.27 to consider all decisions made by standing or Ad Hoc Committees and Councils of this Federation. No policy of a Committee or Council shall be effective until ratified by the Board of Directors, except those decisions of the Appeals Committee as prescribed in By Law Five; and, 6.28 To ask the appropriate Member Partner to replace any Director who: I. has committed and been convicted of a criminal offense while in office; II. has consistently failed to perform his/her duties of office, or; III. has knowingly violated the governing laws of the Federation 6.29 When the OHF Board of Directors is asked to, and does, endorse or support a candidate for any position within the CHA, such endorsement or support shall be given, and shall be stated to be given, for that purpose only and the candidate for whom the OHF will ultimately vote in any election will be determined at a later date by the Board of Directors. 7.1 The Standing Councils of this Federation shall be: a) Minor Hockey Council b) Junior Hockey Council c) Hockey Development Council d) Senior/Adult Recreation Council e) Female Council 7.2 Each Standing Council shall consist of a minimum of three (3) members, no more than two of whom shall represent the same member partner. 7.3 In each Standing Council comprised of three members, two Council members shall constitute a quorum, of which no more than one of whom shall represent the same member partner. 7.4 In the case of standing Councils whose membership exceeds three members, two-thirds (2/3) of the members shall constitute a quorum. - 57 - BY-LAW SEVEN (7) - COUNCILS 7.5 Motions at all Council meetings shall pass by a simple majority of Council members present. 7.6 (a) The Board of Directors shall attempt to have acclaimed or elected a Chair for each standing Council (except for the Association Chair for Male Adult Recreation Hockey) at the Annual Meeting of the Federation from among the current Directors and Alternate Directors of the Federation. i) If no current Director or alternate Director is acclaimed or elected as chair for any Standing Council, the new Board of Directors shall elect a chair from the OHF membership at the Board meeting following the Annual Meeting. Any nomination must have the support of the respective Member Partner. The chair shall not have any voting privileges. (ii) No Member Partner shall submit more than one nomination per chair. (b) For Senior and Adult Recreation Council, the Board of Directors shall attempt to have acclaimed or elected an Associate Chair for Adult Recreation Hockey at the Annual Meeting of the Federation. The Associate Chair for Adult Recreation will not have any voting privileges at Federation Board meetings. He/she will be designate spokesperson for the Federation on matters related to male adult recreation hockey at meetings of the CHA Senior and Adult Recreation Council. i) A person from the OHF membership may be acclaimed or elected Associate Chair for Adult Recreation Hockey. ii) Any nomination must have the support of the respective member partner making the nomination. 7.7 The Chair of the Standing Councils shall have no voting privileges at Council meetings. 7.8 Meetings of any Standing Council shall be called by the Chair upon authorization of the President. 7.9 The duties of the Chair of a Standing Council of the Federation include: ?to conduct any meetings of the Council with whom they were elected/appointed to; ?to report any items to the Board of Directors on behalf of the Council for consideration; and, ?to be the official representative to the appropriate CHA Council of the Federation in accordance with the Constitution and By Laws of the CHA. 7.10 The responsibilities and composition of the Standing Councils of the Federation as prescribed in By Law 7.1 shall be as follows: a) Minor Council Composition Each Member Partner which offers Minor Hockey Programs (as defined in CHA Regulation A.17) shall appoint two (2) members to Minor Council.Each appointee to Minor Council shall have one (1) vote at Council Meetings. - 58 - Responsibilities ?to develop & administer Branch Championships as may be deemed advisable and establish the regulations and classifications for such Championships ; ?to recommend to the Board of Directors, International minor tours involving foreign teams in the OHF and the OHF outside Canada; ?to recommend changes to playing rules for minor hockey deemed to be beneficial to these particular divisions of hockey in co-operation with the OHF Rules Committee; ?to recommend changes to the regulations and/or policies of the OHF deemed to be beneficial for minor hockey divisions; and, ?to continually monitor the needs of minor hockey in the OHF and work in conjunction with other Councils/Committees of the OHF/CHA to develop, evaluate and implement any projects or programs b) Junior Council Composition Each Member Partner that offers hockey programs in the Junior Divisionshall appoint two (2) members to Junior Council. Each appointee shall have one (1) vote at Council Meetings. Responsibilities ?to establish dates, regulations, etc. for Branch Playdowns to determine Branch Champions in applicable categories; ?to recommend International tours, tourneys and other events involving foreign teams in Canada and OHF teams outside Canada to the OHF Board; ?to recommend changes to the Rules and Regulations for Junior Hockey as may be deemed beneficial in cooperation with other Councils/Committees of the OHF; ?to continually monitor the needs of Junior Hockey in the OHF; and, ?to establish development programs and promotional ventures deemed to be beneficial to Junior Hockey c) Hockey Development Council Composition Each Member Partner may appoint two (2) persons to be on Hockey Development Council. Each member of the Committee will have one (1) vote. Non-Voting members of the Hockey Development Council shall be: ?OHF Referee-in-Chief ?Canadian Hockey Centre of Excellence Representative ?Hockey Development Centre for Ontario Representative The Council may appoint sub-Committees to deal with program specific areas, upon approval of the Board of Directors. - 59 - Responsibilities It shall be the responsibility of this Council to formulate and implement hockey development programs and to work in concert with Hockey Canada to supervise and encourage their implementation within the OHF. d) Senior/Adult Recreational Council Composition Each Member Partner offering Senior and/or Adult Recreational programs shall appoint one (1) member to this Council. Each such appointee shall have one (1) vote at Council meetings. The Associate Chair shall annually, through the Council Chair, submit to the Board for its approval a listing of (a minimum of six [6]) appointees to this Council to represent male adult recreation hockey regionally within the jurisdiction of the Federation. Each Board approved appointee shall have one (1) vote at Council meetings. Responsibilities ?to establish and operate Branch Playdowns for each category; ?to recommend any International tours, tournaments or other events involving foreign teams in the OHF and OHF teams outside of Canada to the OHF Board; ?to recommend any changes/amendments to the Rules and Regulations governing hockey at those divisions; and, ?to monitor the needs of these programs in the OHF and establish any promotional ventures deemed to be beneficial to Senior and Adult hockey. e) Female Council Composition This Council shall operate under the auspices of the Ontario Women뭩 Hockey Association and the appointed representative shall report to the Board of Directors on a continual basis. REFEREE-IN-CHIEF 8.1 The Referee-in-Chief will be appointed each year by the OHF Board based on the Development Committee recommendations. This appointment should be made prior to May 1st of each year. 8.2 The Referee-in-Chief뭩 performance will be reviewed each year by the OHF Development Committee. - 60 - BY LAW EIGHT (8) - REFEREE-IN-CHIEF 8.3 Qualifications a) Have an extensive background as RIC/Referee Technical Director with their Member Partner. b) Have a working knowledge of the structure and operations of the Canadian Hockey Officiating Program and the Ontario Hockey Federation. This would include the program procedures,techniques and playing rules 8.4 a) CHA Responsibilities: i) Be an active member of the Canadian Hockey Referee뭩 Committee, a sub-committee of the COER&D. ii) Attend all CHA Referee Committee meetings and/or functions as required. iii) Communicate directly, in a timely manner with the CHA Referee-in-Chief and Manager of Officials on any and all CHA assigned duties. iv) Coordinate information as requested by the CHA including reports to the CHA. b) OHF Responsibilities: i) Act as Chairman of the OHF Officials Committee or other OHF committees as required by the OHF President. ii) Develop and maintain the OHF Officials Committee Business Plan in cooperation with the OHF Technical Director and Officials Committee. iii) Report and provide feedback to the OHF Board of Directors and/or Technical Director as required. Reports should be available to the OHF Board of Directors at all scheduled Board of Directors Meetings. This would include updates on all action items assigned to members of the OHF Officials Committee. iv) Provide feedback to the Canadian Hockey Referees?Committee on any OHF positions or information requested of the CHA. v) Provide feedback to the OHF on any rule reviews that are required. vi) Attend OHF events and/or Championships and provide assistance as required. These duties would include the assignment and supervision of officials for the games scheduled according to OHF/CHA guidelines. vii) Assist in the organization and development of officials? educational materials for the OHF officials program. viii) Supervise any and all OHF Officials Committee activities, programs, projects or subcommittees. This would include establishing agendas and supervision of assigned responsibilities of the various committee or member Partner representatives. ix) Supervise and coordinate with the OHF Technical Director and OHF Officials Committee specific programs such as the Supervisors Seminar, Level IV-V or other events conducted within the OHF or Officials Program. x) Work directly with the Member Partner RIC to assist in the completion of OHF Officials Committee assignments and/or projects that require clarification for successful completion. xi) Promote the 밄est Ever?Officials Program within the OHF. xii) Communicate directly with the OHF Technical Director on any and all issues surrounding the Officials program or action item progress of the OHF Officials Committee. - 61 - - 62 - xiii) Coordinate all disciplinary matters for the appropriate Member Partner. xiv) Provide assistance to the Member Partner on the correct procedures on matters of discipline. xv) Assist in the coordination of supervision within the OHF and Member Partners. xvi) Actively promote the OHF Officials Program. xvii) Actively promote the coordination of all Member Partner Officials Program activities to ensure that all Member Partners are working together for the common good of the Officials Program and the OHF. xviii) Raise the awareness of the Member Partners?Referee-in-Chief to Risk Management procedures. xix) Provide rule interpretations within the OHF. 9.1 A General Meeting of this Federation shall be held annually at such time and place as may be designated by the Board of Directors. 9.2 A quorum at the General Meeting shall consist of the President or President뭩 designate, at least (2) other officers and at least four (4) Directors and/or designated alternates who shall represent at least four (4) Member Partners. 9.3 Each voting Officer and each Director or designated alternate approved by the Member Partner present at the General Meeting shall be entitled to one vote on any matter properly placed before and considered by the Membership (including elections), except that where only one of two or more Directors of a Member Partner is present, the Director who is present shall be entitled to exercise the same number of votes as the total number of Directors from that Member Partner. There shall be no votes cast by proxy. Officers are not entitled to vote in elections for Officer positions. PART III REGULATIONS Regulations as adopted by the OHF on June 29, 2003 as a result of Rules Harmonization Gender Disclaimer: Within these regulations, the alternating of gender in grammar is utilized. Any masculine reference shall also apply to females and any feminine reference shall also apply to males. DEFINITIONS AND NEW REGULATIONS BY LAW NINE (9) - GENERAL MEETING Definitions/Important Dates AAA Waiver: Written permission by an AAA club to permit a player to try out and register with a AAA club, which is adjacent to the club for which the player is eligible by residence. (Only the signing officers of the AAA club can issue AAA waivers.) AAA Zone: A geographic subdivision made up of several centres for the purpose of providing AAA category hockey. Additional Entry (AE): A category whereby an additional representative team from a centre that already has a representative team entered in an age division . Affiliation: The process allowing teams the opportunity to dress the maximum number of players allowable in accordance with CHA Playing Rules. Affiliate Players (AP): Refers to a player who participates with a team other than the team with whom they are registered, in accordance with CHA, OHF and Member Partner Affiliation Regulations. Age Division: Age groups within the Branch for competition. Example: Senior, Junior, Juvenile, Midget, Bantam, Peewee, Atom, Novice, and Pre Novice. See Regulation C4. Age Sub Division: Age groups within divisions. Example: Minor Midget, Minor Bantam, Minor PeeWee, Minor Atom, and Minor Novice. Automatic Suspension: The suspensions incurred from game misconduct, gross misconduct or match penalties as per OHF Minimum Suspension List. Association: A local Hockey Organization operated and controlled by a duly elected Board of Directors, the members of which shall designate from among themselves the signing officers of that club. Branch: A member of Hockey Canada. The OHF is the recognized CHA branch within the jurisdiction of the OHF as defined by the CHA Constitution. Branch Championship: An OHF sanctioned series or tournament to declare champions of the OHF at the age divisions and categories as determined by the OHF Board of Directors. Category: A centre뭩 level of competition e.g. AAA, AA, A, B, C, etc. An OHF Member Partner according to their Regulations, Policies and guidelines determines category of competition. Centre: A recognized Hockey Organization or Association within the OHF (that is a city, town, village, municipality, geographic subdivision, which incorporates limits or boundaries as accepted by the Member Partner for the purpose of determining hockey eligibility of players for competition within the jurisdiction of the OHF). - 63 - Club: Same definition as Association Geographic Subdivision: Includes a city, town, municipality, police village, rural area, or a zone as established by the OHF or a Member Partner. Home Centre: For minor hockey, a program for which a player is eligible to participate in by residence or other Regulations. House League: A community oriented minor hockey program structured to provide development and competition at a recreational level. Import (Minor Hockey): A player who is a non-resident of the geographic subdivision of the team/club with which he registers. Minor hockey imports are only allowed in the Lake Ontario Region. The number of imports allowed on a team is restricted. Import (Junior and Senior Hockey): Refers to status given to a player who, under CHA Regulations, has obtained a proper transfer from another CHA Branch, USA Hockey or IIHF Federation to register in the CHA. Also applies to a player resident in one geographic subdivision (or zone) as established by Junior Hockey within the OHF who elects to register in another geographic subdivision (or zone) other than the one in which he is resident for his first registration. Inter Branch: Activity between two or more member Branches of the CHA. e.g. OHF and Nova Scotia Lake Ontario Region: The Minor Hockey geographic sub division comprised of the GTHL (Toronto and Mississauga) and the OMHA centres of Oakville, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Pickering and Ajax. Local League: A house league team, which competes regularly in a local league comprised of a number of centers which must affiliate with their Member Partner. Member: Includes teams, associations, centres, clubs, and individuals that register with the CHA, OHF or OHF Member Partner. Member Partner: Organizations that are members of the OHF as per the OHF Constitution. Current OHF Member Partners are Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA), Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario (Alliance), Ontario Hockey Association (OHA), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA), and Ontario Women's Hockey Association (OWHA). Minor Development (MD): A category of minor hockey which defines programs that are not true select hockey (see Definition) and not competitive (i.e. AAA, B, D, etc.), but are required to be residency compliant. - 64 - Official Game Report: The official report of the activity from a sanctioned game verified by team officials from each competing team and signed at the completion of the game by the on ice officials. a) On Ice Officials: refers to the Referee and/or Linesman. b) Minor or Off Ice Officials: refers to Scorekeeper, Timekeeper and Goal Judges. On Ice Sanctioned Activity: Refers to training, practice or game competition involving members that is conducted within facilities used for ice hockey. Postponed Game: A scheduled game that is not started due to reasons as determined by a Member Partner. Player: A registered member of an OHF Member Partner Regional Championship: A CHA sanctioned series or tournament involving more than one CHA Branch to declare champions in a CHA defined region at age divisions and categories as determined by the CHA Board of Directors. Release: The unconditional release of a player from a team authorized by the official signing officers of that team/association/club. The Branch or Member Partner has the right, at its discretion, to place conditions on a release as per CHA Regulations. Sanction: Approval by Member Partner or Branch or CHA. Select Hockey: A category of minor hockey which in order to be eligible, a player must be registered with a recognized (sanctioned) house league organization and accordingly be an active participant in the corresponding age grouping (division) in a recognized (sanctioned) schedule of house league programming. Select Hockey players are not required to abide by residential regulations unless otherwise indicated by the Member Partner. Supplemental Discipline: Penalties imposed to members in addition to any minimum requirements in accordance with the powers vested in the OHF and its Member Partners, either through a separate investigation and/or hearing. Suspension: The loss of an individual(s) right to participate in sanctioned activities of the CHA, OHF or OHF Member Partner. Suspended Game: A scheduled game that is interrupted due to an act of God or other reasons as determined by a Member Partner. Team: A group of team officials, at least one of whom must be a coach, and at least one of whom must be an HTCP certified trainer and a group of registered players, at least one of whom must be a goaltender (except in Pee Wee AA and below) who are qualified in a division and category under the OHF or Member Partner Regulations up to the maximum number provided by CHA Regulations. - 65 - Team Officials: All or any of the following persons involved in the management of a team and includes coach, trainer, manager and any assistant coach, assistant trainer or assistant managers. Tournament: A schedule of games played among three (3) or more teams that follows an interlocking schedule that leads to an eventual winner. Try Out: An official sanctioned activity of a team for the purpose of player evaluation and team selection. Volunteer: An individual who provides services, on behalf of or at the discretion of a member in relation to the member뭩 operations, without receiving monetary compensation for such services. Acronyms: ALLIANCE Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario BNQ Bureau de Normalization de Quebec CBET Competency Based Educational Training CCAA Canadian College Athletic Association CHA Hockey Canada (Formerly Canadian Hockey Assoc.) CHIP Canadian Hockey Initiation Program CHOP Canadian Hockey Officiating Program CIS Canadian Inter-University Sport CSA Canadian Standards Association GTHL Greater Toronto Hockey League HTCP Hockey Trainer뭩 Certification Program IIHF International Ice Hockey Federation NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association NCCP National Coach Certification Program NCMP National Coach Mentorship Program NOHA Northern Ontario Hockey Association OHF Ontario Hockey Federation OHA Ontario Hockey Association OHL Ontario Hockey League OMHA Ontario Minor Hockey Association OWHA Ontario Women's Hockey Association Important Dates September 15 Final date whereby minor Hockey players must be offered a registration Certificate with an AAA team. (Regulation E31) October 1 Written intent to participate in OHF Branch Championships from Member Partners. (Regulation A12 e) Final date to register a club/association for the current season. (Regulation C2.) October 15 Final date to submit declaration of Affiliation option to the appropriate Member Partner. (Regulation D2.) Submission of teams lists due for Lake Ontario Region teams. (Regulation E52 a) -66 - - 67 - November 1 Date after which there will be no movement of players registered with a AAA Zone team (please consult OHF Member Partner Policies and Regulations). November 15 Final Date to release players in the Lake Ontario Region. (Regulation E41) December 1 Initial list of active players due to Member Partners for Junior and Senior Hockey. (Regulation E57) Final date that players of 2nd year midget age or below can be released from Junior hockey teams. (Regulation E64) December 1 Minor Hockey players who move after this date can elect to remain with the team that they were previously registered with for the remainder of the current season. (Regulation E22) December 15 Final date to register players as Imports in the Lake Ontario Region. (Regulation E42) Changes to rosters on Lake Ontario Region teams due. (Regulation E52 b) January 10 Players who participate with a CCAA, CIS, or NCAA program after this date are ineligible to participate with an OHF team. (Regulation E12) Final release date for players in order to be able to register with another team for the current season. Final date to submit Junior and Senior team final list of active players. January 15 Final date whereby final list of Specially Affiliated players must be forwarded to the appropriate Member Partner. (Regulation D6 b iv) Final date to register import players in the Lake Ontario Region who were released by a Junior team after December 15 (Regulation E42) Final changes to team lists of Lake Ontario Region teams due. (Regulation E52 c) February 10 Final date to register players for the current season, as per CHA Regulations. February 11 Final date to submit disputes regarding the eligibility of players registered in the Lake Ontario Region. (Regulation E53) April 2 Deadline to declare participating team for Minor Hockey Branch Championships (other dates may be imposed). (Regulation A12 d) NOTE: Date is 7 days prior to first game of Championship. April 12 1st date of spring try out session for upcoming season. (Regulation E70 a) NOTE: 1st date is day following completion of OHF Minor Hockey Championships. June 22 Member Partner confirmation date for intent to host OHF Branch Championships as per rotation. (Regulation A12 c) A1 In all competition under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF), the Playing Rules and Regulations of Hockey Canada (CHA) will be the governing authority for all hockey, except as otherwise approved by the OHF Board of Directors. A2 The OHF Board of Directors must approve Playing Rules of OHF Member Partners annually. A3 Any amendments, changes or interpretations of CHA Playing Rules and Regulations shall automatically amend those of the OHF and its Member Partners. A4 All games under the jurisdiction of the OHF shall be officiated by individuals who are registered with an OHF Member Partner for the current season consistent with Member Partner officiating requirements. A5 No team shall take part in a sanctioned game in the OHF until a team official has provided to the game officials on a Game Report, a list of registered players certified by that official to be eligible to take part in such game. A6 All games in the OHF shall comply with the requirement in CHA Rule 16 for number of players in uniform and CHA Regulation E.1 for number of registered players, subject to Regulation C7 & C8. A7 Game Forfeiture a)A game is forfeited when: I. A team does not appear for that game. When a game is declared forfeited due to the non-appearance of the team (CHA Rule 78d), the team in attendance shall be declared the winner and the score recorded as 5?. The incident shall be reported to the League / Association President to take any further actions as may be authorized in the organization뭩 Constitution, By-Laws, and Regulations. II. A team refuses to start play (CHA Rule 78). When a game is declared forfeited in accordance with CHA Rule 78c, the non-offending team shall be declared the winner and the score shall be recorded as per the Official Game Report if the non-offending team was in the lead at the time of the infraction or as 5? if the non-offending team was not in the lead. The players on both teams shall be credited with all personal statistics earned to the time the forfeit was declared. The incident shall be reported to the Member Partner President or designate. - 68 - REGULATION A - COMPETITION - PLAYING RULES & GAME REGULATIONS III. A team is unable to continue play due to having insufficient players (as per CHA Rule 19). When a game is declared forfeited due to a team having insufficient players to continue play, either through injury and/or penalties, the nonoffending team shall be declared the winner and the score shall be recorded as per the Official Game Report if the non-offending team was in the lead at the time of the infraction or as 5? if the non-offending team was not in the lead. The players on both teams shall be credited with all personal statistics earned up to the time the forfeit was declared. The incident shall be reported to the Member Partner President or designate. IV. Both teams are unwilling or unable to continue the game. When a game is declared forfeited due to both teams being unwilling or unable (insufficient players) to continue the game, the score shall be recorded as 0? with no points awarded either team. The players on both teams shall be credited with all personal statistics earned up to the time the forfeit was declared. The incident shall be reported to the Member Partner President or designate. V. A team played a game with one (1) or more ineligible participants. When a game is declared forfeited due to a team playing with one (1) or more ineligible participants, the non-offending team shall be declared the winner and score shall be recorded as per the Official Game Report if the non-offending team was in the lead at the time of the infraction or as 5? if the non-offending team was not in the lead. The players on both teams shall be credited with all personal statistics earned. Should the game in question be part of a tournament, the offending team shall automatically be relegated to the final position in any preliminary round robin series (if applicable) or to the final position in the tournament standings. The use of an ineligible player shall be reported to the Member Partner President or designate. VI. In games played under the direct jurisdiction of the Member Partner (e.g. League play or Playoffs), all reports will go to the Member Partner President or designate. In games played under the direct jurisdiction of the OHF (e.g. , Branch Championships or Playoffs), all reports will go to the OHF President. A8 For a game that is suspended, the following options shall be available: a) The remainder of the game may be played at a later date. In this case, the game will resume with all conditions (penalties, score, etc.) as when the game was suspended. The referee shall note these conditions on the Game Report. b) The entire game may be replayed if it has a bearing on final standings within a league. - 69- - 70- c) The application of either a) or b) shall be at the discretion of the Member Partner who has sanctioned the game or in the case of Branch playoff competition, the OHF President. d) This Regulation will not be applicable in the case of a game suspended by curfew when the time of curfew was noted on the Game Report. A9 Only pucks that meet the rules of the CHA (Rule 26) may be used in OHF sanctioned competition. For League and playoff competition, it is the responsibility of the home team to supply pucks in proper condition for all games. A10 Protective Equipment a) Players shall be required to comply with the provisions in CHA Rule 24 relating to required equipment to participate in sanctioned on-ice activities. b) Players participating as affiliate players must wear all required equipment for the team for which they are registered. For example, a minor hockey player must wear full facial protection and a throat protector when participating in junior hockey as an affiliate player. c) It is recommended that in Minor Hockey, all goaltenders, in addition to a BNQ certified throat protector, wear a plastic throat guard adjoined to the goaltenders helmet/mask. d) It is recommended that all players, including goalkeepers, wear a colored (non-clear) internal mouthpiece, which covers all the remaining teeth of one jaw, customarily the upper. For all classifications where full facial protection is required, the mouthpiece be attached to the facemask or helmet. It is recommended, in all classifications, that the mouthpiece be form fitted by a Dentist or a Dental Professional. e) All on-ice participants (players and officials) are prohibited from wearing any personal jewelry (with the exception of Medic Alert identification) during any sanctioned on-ice activity in which they participate. During competition, any violation of this will result in the offending team being assessed a two minute bench minor penalty and the offending player being prevented from further participation until such time as the jewelry is removed. f) Any player with a physical disability e.g. vision, hearing, etc. shall at the time of registration provide a certificate from a medical doctor which states that the player may safely engage in the level of hockey for which the player is being registered. Such medical certificate must accompany the player뭩 CHA Registration Certificate. g) No team or player on a team shall be permitted to wear vertical striped sweaters or 몋ear-away?sweaters. Zippered pants that are unfastened are not permitted. During competition, any violation of this will result in the offending team being assessed a two minute bench minor penalty and the offending player or players being prevented from further participation until such time as improper equipment is removed. A11 Canadian Flag Requirement a) All teams registered on CHA Registration Certificates and all on-ice officials within the Federation shall be required to wear or have embossed on their jerseys a standard Canadian Flag patch either on their left sleeve or on their upper right chest. b) A team뭩 or Official뭩 failure to comply shall be reported to the Member Partner President or designate. A12 Championships The following age divisions and categories shall compete annually for the Championship of the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF): Minor Hockey Atom A Atom AA Atom AAA Peewee A Peewee AA Bantam A Bantam AA Midget A Midget AA Juvenile AAA Junior Hockey Junior A Men뭩 Senior Hockey Senior AAA a) Other categories and divisions may be added at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. b) The Championships of each category shall be contested annually and decided by a series of games as approved by the Board of Directors. c) Hosting of Branch Championship Events through a rotation process to OHF Member Partners must have the Member Partner scheduled to host the event confirm its intention to host the event by the date of the OHF Annual Meeting in the year preceding the event, or earlier. Withdrawal of a hosting commitment after this date may result in penalties against the offending Member Partner. d) Any Member Partner failing to have declared its participant in a Branch Championship less than seven days prior to the first date of a championship (or other date as established by the OHF Board of Directors) shall be fined the amount of $2,000. e) Member Partner shall advise the OHF in writing by October 1st of the current season of their intent to participate at approved Branch Championship events. Withdrawal after this date will result in a fine of $1,000 to the offending OHF Member Partner. The OHF Board of Directors, through the recommendations of the appropriate Council, will establish Rules and Regulations for all Branch Championship - 71 - Tournaments B1 All tournaments in the OHF shall be governed in accordance with the provisions in CHA Regulation Q and Member Partner tournament and sanctioning Regulations or Policies. B2 Tournaments approved by an OHF Member Partner cannot be operated within the jurisdiction of another Member Partner without the written approval of that Member Partner. B3 Tournament sanctioning, coordination and operation cannot be subcontracted, transferred or conveyed in any form to a non-member or private enterprise entity. B4 All OHF Official Game Reports and suspension information must be reported and submitted to the sanctioning Member Partner. B5 Any indefinite suspension (as per the current OHF minimum suspension list for that category of hockey) imposed at a sanctioned tournament will result in expulsion of that individual from further participation at that tournament pending appeal with the Member Partner with whom the player is registered. B6 Tournaments only have the authority to impose suspensions for the duration of their tournament. Minimum suspensions (as per current OHF minimum suspension list for that category of hockey) that carryover to competition outside the tournament duration must be reported as per Regulation B4 and served in accordance with Member Partner suspension Regulations. The Member Partner with whom the player is registered shall retain the authority to impose additional games above the approved minimum suspension for the rule infraction. International Competition (excluding USA Hockey) B7 All international competition (outgoing tours to IIHF countries and incoming IIHF teams) shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of CHA Regulation D and applicable Member Partner Regulations and Policies. This information is available through OHF Member Partner offices. Any competition by OHF teams that is conducted in violation of the above noted regulations may result in penalties against the member as deemed appropriate. - 72 - REGULATION B - TOURNAMENTS/INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION/EXHIBITION GAMES - 73- Exhibition Games B8 No team or player shall be permitted to play exhibition games or interbranch games of any kind without the permission of the OHF through the appropriate OHF Member Partner. Teams shall not compete in nonsanctioned games or tournaments or participate against non- OHF/CHA/IIHF teams. Violations may result in penalties against the offending team. C1 The formation of clubs and teams will be governed by the provisions in CHA Regulation E and Regulations and Policies of OHF Member Partners. C2 No new club/association can be formed after October 1st of the current season. C3 Any team that may compete in a Branch, Regional or National Championship Competition must register all players on CHA Registration certificates. All teams from which players affiliate to a team competing in Branch, Regional or National Championships also must register all players on CHA Registration Certificates. C4 Recognized Age Divisions & Categories. REGULATIONS C - CLUBS & TEAMS ** - Indicates that limits are in place for the number of players eligible to be registered in the last year of that age division. C5 Categorization of teams is within the sole jurisdiction of the Member Partner with whom the team is a member. C6 All teams will be required to have a minimum of fifteen (15) players registered in order to be eligible for competition. Member Partners have the authority to permit a lower number of registered players at their discretion. C7 Teams will be permitted the number of registration certificates as indicated below. Member Partners have the authority to permit a lower number of registration certificates than indicated at their discretion. Senior and Junior not more than 45 certificates Juvenile not more than 25 certificates Midget not more than 25 certificates Bantam and below not more than 20 certificates - 74 - Senior AAA, AA, A Open Major, A, B, C, D Under 21 years of age as of December 31st of the current season AAA, AA, A, BB, B, CC, C, DD, D, E, AE, MD, Select, Local League, House League Under 21 years of age as of December 31st of the current season AAA, AA, A, BB, B, CC, C, DD,D, E, AE, MD, Select, Local League, House League Under 18 years of age as of December 31st of the current season AAA, AA, A, BB, B, CC, C, DD, D, E, AE, MD, Select, Local League, House League Under 15 years of age as of December 31st of the current season AAA, AA, A, BB, B, CC, C, DD, D, E, AE, MD, Select, Local League, House League Under 13 years of age as of December 31st of the current season AAA, AA, A, BB, B, CC, C, DD, D, E, AE, MD, Select, Local League, House League Under 11 years of age as of December 31st of the current season AAA, AA, A, BB, B, CC, C, DD, D, E, AE, MD, Select, Local League, House League Under 9 years of age as of December 31st of the current season No categories Under 8 years of age as of December 31st of the current season Junior ** Juvenile ** Midget Bantam Peewee Atom Novice Initiation Age Division Age Limits Recognized Categories (in order from highest category to lowest) C8 Minor Hockey teams will be permitted to register up to 19 players at any one time, with the exception of Juvenile, who may register up to 25 players but will only be permitted to use up to 19 players for a sanctioned game. C9 CHA Players Certificates upon which goaltenders are registered must be clearly marked as "GOALTENDER" for categories of Peewee AAA and above. Players designated as goaltenders will not be permitted to play any position other than goal. D1 Affiliation Regulations and procedures shall be in accordance with the provisions in CHA Regulation E. D2 Affiliation options are as indicated below for each category. Each Association/Club must declare its affiliation option no later than October 15th of the playing season. Such declaration shall be completed by the official signing Officers in writing and forwarded to the appropriate Member Partner and available to the OHF upon request. D3 Geographic subdivisions, for the purpose of this Regulation shall be determined by the appropriate Member Partner and filed with the OHF on an annual basis. D4 For tournaments and Branch Championship competition, teams must have a copy of the player뭩 CHA Registration Certificate for all players listed on the game report as affiliated players in order for the player to be eligible to participate. D5 In all cases of player affiliation, the team must receive permission from the team with whom the player is registered in order to use an eligible player as an affiliate for a sanctioned game or activity Minor Hockey Affiliation D6 Minor Hockey Teams have the following affiliation options: a) TEAM-TO-TEAM AFFILIATION I. This affiliation shall be governed by CHA Regulation E.9 (a) II. For the purposes of OHF, Provincial and Regional Championships the Affiliate team must be a team: a) from within the same geographic subdivision as the team to whom they are affiliating, and; b) from a lower age division and the same or lower category, or; c) from the same age division and a lower category. -75 - REGULATION D - AFFILIATION III. Players on a team-to-team affiliation are ineligible to play as an affiliate player on any other minor hockey team, either through a Specially Affiliated Player List or a Club System. b) SPECIALLY AFFILIATED PLAYERS (UP TO 19 PLAYERS) I. CHA Regulation E.9 (b) shall govern this affiliation. II. Players eligible to be part of a Specially Affiliated Players List must: a) reside within the same geographic subdivision as the team to whom they are affiliating, and; b) from a lower age division and the same or lower category, or; c) from the same age division and a lower category. III. Specially Affiliated Players may not be selected to participate as an affiliate player to another minor hockey association/club that has declared either a Team on Team Affiliation or Club System affiliation for the current season. These players may not be on more than one Minor Hockey Specially Affiliated Player List. IV. The final list of players must be forwarded to the appropriate Member Partner by January 15th or earlier of the playing season. All players used, as Specially Affiliated Players must have their card endorsed as a Specially Affiliated Player that cannot be completed before written consent from both teams involved in the affiliation is filed with the appropriate Member Partner. V. A minor hockey team may have, as part of its specially affiliated players, a player registered with a team in the Ontario Women's Hockey Association (OWHA), provided that the player meets the residence, age requirements and other Regulations regardless of where the player plays in the OWHA program. c) CLUB SYSTEM I. CHA Regulation E.9(c) shall govern this affiliation. II. Within a Club System, affiliate players must be: a) from a lower age division and the same or lower category, or; b) from the same age division and a lower category. III. Players and teams that are part of a declared Club System shall not be eligible to affiliate to another minor hockey team through a Team-to- Team Affiliation or Specially Affiliated Player list. IV. In addition to the club system, a junior team may have a team-to-team affiliation with a lower category junior team or a lower age division minor hockey team, provided that such team is not in a club system or Team-to-Team affiliation. - 76 - Junior Hockey Affiliation D7 Junior Teams have the following affiliation options: a) TEAM-TO-TEAM AFFILIATION I. This affiliation shall be governed by CHA Regulation E.9 (a) II. The Affiliate team must be a team: a) from within the same geographic subdivision as the team to whom they are affiliating, and; b) from a lower age division and the same or lower category, or; c) from the same age division and a lower category. d) who is not entered in another Team-to-Team or Club system Affiliation. III. Players on a team-to-team affiliation are ineligible to play as an affiliate player on any other junior hockey team, either through a Specially Affiliated Player List or a Club System. b) SPECIALLY AFFILIATED PLAYERS (UP TO 19 PLAYERS) I. CHA Regulation E.9 (b) shall govern this affiliation. II. Players eligible to be part of a Specially Affiliated Players List must: a) reside within the same geographic subdivision as the team to whom they are affiliating, and; b) from a lower age division and the same or lower category, or; c) from the same age division and a lower category. III. Specially Affiliated Players may not be selected to participate as an affiliate player from another minor hockey association/club that has declared either a Team on Team Affiliation or Club System affiliation for the current season. IV. The final list of players must be forwarded to the appropriate Member Partner by January 15th or earlier of the playing season. All players used, as Specially Affiliated Players must have their card endorsed as a Specially Affiliated Player that cannot be completed before written consent from both teams involved in the affiliation is filed with the appropriate Member Partner. c) CLUB SYSTEM I. CHA Regulation E.9(c) shall govern a Club System. II. Within a Club System, affiliate players must be: a) from a lower age division and the same or lower category, or; b) from the same age division and a lower category. III. Players and teams that are part of a declared Club System shall not be eligible to affiliate to another junior hockey team through a Team-to-Team Affiliation or Specially Affiliated Player list. - 77 - IV. In addition to the club system, a junior team may have a team to team affiliation with a lower category junior team or a lower age division minor hockey team, provided that such team is not part of another Club System or Team-to-Team affiliation. V. All Junior C&D teams may have in addition to their chosen affiliation option, one (1) affiliate player at large. This player must come from a community within a geographic subdivision of that junior hockey team that does not have a junior hockey team. If the team chooses to exercise the Specially Affiliated Player affiliation option, then this player must be among their 19 allowable players. An Affiliate Player-at-Large cannot be a 20 year-old player. Senior Hockey Affiliation D8 Men뭩 Senior team is permitted to affiliate with a junior team situated in the Branch or a lower category Senior team (where applicable). General E1 "Registration" or "Registered" refers to the official acceptance by, the relevant registrar, of a CHA Registration Certificate or approved roster form, properly completed and signed by the player, parent or guardian where applicable. E2 A player must be a registered member of an OHF Minor Hockey Member Partner in order to be eligible for competition. E3 A player may not register or play simultaneously with a second CHA Player뭩 Certificate or roster form in the same season. Violation will result in the immediate suspension of the player. E4 A player must abide by all rules, Regulations and Policies of the CHA, the OHF and the OHF Member Partner for which they are eligible. E5 A player when registering for the first time in minor hockey and junior hockey, must submit proof of his date of birth with the CHA Registration Certificate in a form that is acceptable to a Member Partner in accordance with CHA Regulation F.18-19. E6 Every team shall be responsible for the eligibility of all players that are registered with that team or participating with that team. E7 The OHF shall immediately suspend any team that registers and/or plays a player without obtaining satisfactory proof to establish habitual residence of a player. All submitted complaints shall be reviewed. If a complaint is proven true, all league and/or play-off games in which such player has participated shall be forfeited and the player, team and club shall not be eligible to compete in Branch, Provincial or National play-downs. - 78 - REGULATION E - PLAYER REGISTRATION & ELIGIBILITY E8 Any player who is a registered member of the OHF and who has been proven guilty by his or her Member Partner, the OHF or CHA of having: a) falsified an AAA waiver; b) falsified a birth certificate; c) falsified a CHA Registration Certificate; d) falsified any other registration document; e) forged any of the foregoing; f) played under other than his own birth certificate; g) played under an assumed name; h) knowledge and not reported that any of the above has occurred; shall be automatically suspended from registering for hockey with any team associated with the CHA for a period of not less than one (1) year and not more than three (3) years from the date of his suspension. (CHA Regulation F.22, with amendments) E9 Any team official, executive member of a Team, Club or Association proven to the OHF or the CHA of having been a party to, or having had any knowledge of any of the wrong-doings in Regulation E8, shall be automatically suspended for a period of not less than three (3) years from playing or holding office with any team, club or association affiliated with the CHA. (CHA Regulation F.23) E10 The OHF Registration Committee deals with complaints under this Regulation when two or more Member Partners are involved. To determine grounds for a complaint, see CHA Regulation O.8. E11 Special Assistance to teams shall be in compliance with CHA Regulation B47 and Member Partner Regulations. E12 Players competing with CCAA, CIS or NCAA hockey programs after January 10th of the current season shall, as per CHA Regulations, be ineligible to participate with any OHF team. E13 The final date to register players in the current season is February 10th, or earlier if declared by a Member Partner. Eligibility ?Minor Hockey Registration E14 Before a minor hockey player returning from a junior hockey try-out can register with a team, he must declare his availability to the team with which he last registered, his residential centre, and his AAA zone club. The team of last registration shall have the first right of refusal on the player뭩 services for a five (5) business day period in which the player must be signed to a registration certificate, failing that; a) The AAA zone club and his residential centre club shall have a further five (5) business days in which the player must be signed to a registration certificate, failing that; - 79 - b) The player, if he wishes, will be waived to play with an adjacent AAA team. c) The above is not applicable to players who have received a written release from their previous club. E15 Juvenile age division teams in the OHF will be restricted to registering not more than five (5) players who are in the last year of eligibility for that age division. Players registered in excess of the 5 players allowed will be released from the teams?roster based on the reverse date of CHA Registration Certificates being validated. For example, if a team has 6 players in their last year of eligibility, the player whose CHA Registration Certificate was registered last will be rejected. Residential Requirements E16 Residential qualifications of the CHA, Regulations F.3 through F.7, shall be strictly enforced. In addition Regulations of the OHF Minor Hockey Member Partners shall also determine eligibility for those respective minor hockey programs. E17 Residency is where a player and his parents habitually reside and is presumed to be where the player was legitimately registered for hockey in the preceding season. In all other cases, unless established to the contrary, it is presumed to be with the parents of the player. E18 A player is required to try-out and play where he resides, except as provided herein. E19 A player shall complete such reasonable written information as required by a team to permit attendance at try-outs. E20 The onus of proof to establish habitual residence rests entirely with the player. E21 A player moving with parents and establishing a continuous habitual residence in another centre, is eligible to register when the appropriate residential questionnaire or transfer application is forwarded and approved, either by the OHF Member Partner to whose jurisdiction the player is moving or by the OHF in the case where a player is moving with parents from one OHF Member Partner뭩 jurisdiction to another. E22 In the event that a player moves during the season and establishes a legitimate habitual residence in another centre after December 1st in any year, then such player may: a) continue to play with his current team for that season only, if the travel distance is deemed as reasonable; b) play with a team for which he is eligible by reason of his new residence; or c) seek written permission from his new residential AAA club to try-out, for that season only, with an adjacent AAA club. - 80 - If a player changes habitual residence after registering for the current season prior to December 1st , then such player shall be deemed to be eligible for the team or team(s) within the newly established habitual residence and the previous registration shall be void as the player does not meet residential eligibility requirements. E23 The eligibility of a player who moves without parents and establishes a continuous habitual residence with someone other than his parents as defined in CHA Regulation F.4, shall be determined by either the Member Partner involved or the OHF based on factors such as but not limited to: a) where the player뭩 parent(s) reside; b) where the player goes to school; and c) the amount of time actually spent in alleged place of residence Eligibility ?Junior Hockey E24 Eligibility of players for junior hockey programs is governed by CHA and Member Partner regulations where age, residence, import status and release requirement restrictions may exist. E25 All Junior A and Junior B teams in the OHF will be permitted to register not more than four (4) players that are of 2nd year midget age or below. E26 All Junior C and Junior D (Development) teams in the OHF will be permitted to register not more than three (3) players that are of 2nd year midget age or below. E27 In order to register players for junior hockey released by minor hockey organizations, the release must be authorized by the official signing officers of the player뭩 home centre (or previous organization), his AAA zone (where applicable) and the junior hockey team in the community where the player resides (where applicable). E28 Once a player is registered with a junior team, a player remains a member of that team until he is properly released, as per OHF Regulations E58 ?E64. Player Movement ?Minor Hockey E29 All player movement within minor hockey shall be governed by residential requirements contained herein and regulations and policies adopted by Member Partners. AAA Waivers E30 "Waiver" refers to written permission by an AAA club to permit a player, who continues to reside in his Home Centre or zone, to try-out and register with another AAA club, which is adjacent to his club. Only the signing officers of the AAA club can issue waivers. - 81 - E31 When in compliance with residential qualifications and OHF Regulations E16 and E17, for AAA hockey only, a player must be offered, in writing, the opportunity to sign a CHA registration certificate within thirty (30) days of the commencement of his team뭩 try-outs, or by September 15th, whichever is earlier. Personal service, registered mail, or courier may deliver such written opportunity. E32 If Regulation E31 above does not occur, the player is hereby entitled to an AAA waiver for that season. In the following season, if the player registered with an adjacent club the previous year, the player will have the option of returning to their residential AAA club or remaining with the club the player was registered with in the previous season. The player must be released back to their residential AAA club at the end of that full age division. E33 Player attending junior hockey try-outs must follow OHF Regulation E70. E34 A player must provide a signed AAA waiver to be permitted to try-out with an adjacent AAA club. E35 Once a player has registered for the season, that player is not eligible for an AAA waiver unless the team he has signed with provides permission to obtain an AAA waiver. E36 A player from one AAA club that wishes to try out for an AAA club in a different zone must meet one of the following requirements: a) If there is an AAA club or team in their zone, he shall first follow OHF Regulations E29-E35 above. b) If a player, who has otherwise adhered to OHF Regulations E29-E35, wishes to try out with a non-adjacent AAA club, that player must receive an AAA waiver from his residential AAA club and all adjacent AAA zones/clubs to his residential AAA club. Lake Ontario Region IMPORTS ("LAKE ONTARIO REGION" ONLY) E37 Note: Imports for the purpose of minor hockey in the OHF are limited only to geographic subdivision(s) as defined and approved by the OHF Board of Directors. At this time, the following geographic subdivisions have been established: (I) Lake Ontario Region which is comprised of the GTHL (Toronto and Mississauga), and the OMHA centres of Oakville, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Pickering and Ajax. E38 With respect to AAA eligibility, the Lake Ontario Region shall form a single zone. There will be no need for OHF AAA waivers between AAA clubs in the Lake Ontario Region. A player from outside the Lake Ontario Region using an OHF AAA Waiver to register shall be part of the Import allotment allowed to teams within the Lake Ontario Region. - 82 - E39 A player who resides in the Lake Ontario Region and elects to register with a minor hockey team in the Lake Ontario Region for which it is determined that he is a non-resident as outlined in OHF Regulation E17 shall be considered as part of the Import allotment allowed his team under OHF Regulation E46, except those players who are eligible due to a legitimate move under OHF Regulations E21-E23. E40 A player always remains an Import to any minor hockey team for which he is eligible, except to the teams or clubs where the player habitually resides. E41 For the Lake Ontario Region only, the final date a club/team may file a player뭩 release for the current season shall be November 15th. E42 The final date to register players as Imports is December 15th or the first business day following, if such date falls on a Saturday or Sunday. Players registered on junior hockey certificates released by a junior team after December 15th may be registered as Imports by a minor hockey team by January 15th, or the first business day following, if such date falls on a Saturday or Sunday. E43 A team registering an Import shall place on the face of the player뭩 Registration Certificate the word "IMPORT" and the player뭩 certificate shall be further validated as such by the Member Partner and the OHF to be considered registered as defined in Regulation F1. E44 If an Import player has not been identified as an Import by the team in accordance with OHF Regulation E43 and is registered by the Member Partner and the OHF as a non-Import player and is subsequently designated an "Import" by the Member Partner or OHF, such player shall be deemed to be registered on the date of designation. E45 If, as a result of such designation a team would have more than the allotted number of Import players, the priority of registration as determined by OHF Regulation E44 shall prevail and Import players must be released in reverse order of registration. Example: the last player designated, as an Import would be the first to be released. If two or more players are designated on the same day, then players shall be released in reverse order based on the date of their original registration. This release order would continue until the team has reached its proper Import quota. E46 Teams may only register a total allotment of Imports under the following guidelines: a) AAA or major = five (5) b) AA = three (3) c) A = three (3) - 83 - E47 A player who played the previous season with his residential team and wishes to try out with a non-residential team shall obtain an OHF try-out form from the club with which he was registered in the previous season. Except for unusual circumstances (e.g. outstanding fees, etc.), these forms shall not be withheld and there shall be no delay in issuing them. E48 A player is not eligible to try out with a non-residential team in the Lake Ontario Region until the conclusion of his team뭩 current season, including play-offs. E49 A player that is changing clubs for divisions of Bantam and up will require a written release from his/her previous club. E50 A player requiring a written release must be offered within thirty (30) days of the first try out of the team he is registered with: a) a Registration Certificate to sign for the current season; b) a letter stating his opportunity to sign a Registration Certificate for the current season c) Personal service, registered mail, or courier may deliver such written opportunity. E51 Failure by a club to meet either of the conditions in OHF Regulation E31 shall result in the automatic release of that player. E52 If a player뭩 residential program does not offer a team or teams at his division (e.g. minor year) then that person can register elsewhere in the Lake Ontario Region at his age division (in the above example, that same minor year only) as a non-import without the requirement of a written release only if he has fully participated in at least a majority of that team뭩 tryout sessions. (Note: if a player has not so participated and the team is not formed, he will be eligible to register elsewhere in the Lake Ontario Region but must do so as an import). He returns to his residential program at the end of the season as a released player. The same principle applies to a player in his major year of an age division. This relief does not apply at the midget age division when a residential program offers either a minor or combined midget program. AAA, AA, A clubs or teams in the Lake Ontario Region shall submit a Current Team List to the OHF: a) on October 15th of each playing season, all registered players for the current season with notation of Import players; b) on December 15th, clubs will submit, on the appropriate form, any changes to their October 15th list; c) on January 15th, clubs will submit, on the appropriate form, any further changes to their team list making its Current Team List final. - 84 - E53 These lists will be made available to all Clubs and Associations in the Lake Ontario Region. Any disputes relating to the registration of an individual must be forwarded to the OHF Registration Committee, in writing within 30 days of the distribution of the Current Team Lists or February 11, whichever comes first, or else listed players will be deemed eligible for the remainder of the season. E54 Failure to submit team lists on the prescribed dates causes suspensions of the team from competition until the team list is submitted to the OHF. Player Movement E55 Within Junior and Senior hockey, player movement will be governed by player release requirements as noted in OHF Regulations E58-E69, as well as Member Partner Regulations relating to player movement. E56 Junior and Senior teams in the OHF are required to provide active players lists as noted below. Teams may utilize unused CHA Player뭩 Certificates as part of their maximum number of active players, however these unused cards must be registered with eligible players by the final registration date or any unused roster spots will remain vacant for the remainder of the current season. E57 In Junior and Senior Hockey any player not included on either the December 1st or January 10th active player list are automatically released as of these dates and may register with any other team if otherwise eligible, subject to any further restrictions imposed by a Member Partner. Player Releases E58 A player owing money or other items (e.g. equipment) will not be given a release for any reason until the player has paid all outstanding obligations to the previous team or club. E59 All releases must be signed by the Official Signing Officer(s) of the team/club/centre/association with whom the player is registered in order to be valid. E60 Any player released after January 10th of the current season is ineligible to register with any other team in the current season. E61 A written release is not required when: a) A player has not been registered with any team in the CHA or the IIHF during the entire previous playing season. b) When a player of junior age or under who resides with his parents and the parents change their place of residence and the player continues to reside with his parents following the change of residence. c) When a player relocates to attend as a full-time student in a recognized university or college and meets the requirements as noted in CHA Regulation H.8(c). This regulation may only be used once in the player뭩 career. - 85 - d) When a player has been a full-time employee since May 1st of the previous season and is moved by his employer and continues to be employed by the same employer (CHA Regulation H.8 (e)). e) When a player becomes overage for the age division in which he was last registered and there is in the community in which he resides or last registered, no team in the same club in a higher age division in which he is qualified. f) When a player is a member of a team that disbands (CHA Regulation G.1). g) In junior and senior hockey, when a player is not among the team뭩 active player list on the required date that the lists are due (December 1st and January 10th). h) When a player뭩 release has been granted by a decision of the CHA or OHF. E62 Please refer to CHA Regulation H.8 for further information and other allowable conditions. Minor Hockey E63 While a release provided to a minor hockey player is unconditional, a player must meet residential requirements in order to register with another minor hockey team. Such permission to register with another minor hockey team in which the player does not meet residential or other eligibility requirements may only be granted by an OHF Member Partner or the OHF through appeal or other mechanisms available. Junior and Senior Hockey E64 No player registered with a Junior hockey team that is of 2nd year midget age or below will be permitted to be released to minor hockey after December 1st of the current season. Player Transfers E.65 Minor Hockey Transfers (Residential Moves) within OHF Branch a) The OHF Minor Hockey Player Transfer Form (For Residential Moves) must be carefully completed and submitted with all required supporting documentation including the player뭩 CHA Registration Certificate, official confirmation of school enrollment and confirmation of move (i.e. home ownership papers or proof of rental agreement). Should any of the required documents not be available a sworn affidavit may be offered in its place. The player may participate in tryouts and exhibition games during the approval process; however, any false information contained in the form may result in penalties against the player and/or team and/or Member Partner. b) This form must be completed when a player was registered in the previous season with a different minor hockey Member Partner (e.g. OMHA, GTHL. NOHA, Alliance) or Association than the one with which he/she wishes to register with this year by way of a residential move. - 86 - i) This form is not required when the player does not change residence but registers with a different minor hockey Member Partner (e.g. AAA Waiver) c) The player and the new team/club with which the player wishes to register with must complete this form. The completed form, accompanied by the signed CHA Player뭩 Certificate and all supporting documentation, is to be submitted to the minor hockey Member Partner. d) If the transfer is between two associations within one Member Partner, then the Member Partner will deal with the transfer form with the two associations involved. No OHF involvement is required. e) If the transfer is between two associations from different OHF minor hockey Member Partner, the form shall be signed by the registrar and forwarded to the OHF office via fax, with any accompanying documents. f) The player뭩 previous minor hockey Member Partner shall have five business days, upon receipt, to either approve the transfer, or reject the transfer. In the case of rejection, the reasons therefore must be stated. Any rejection without reasons shall be deemed to be an approval of the transfer. g) The OHF Executive Director, upon written request for relief, may authorize an extension of the five business day period. h) Should the OHF not receive a reply either approving or rejecting the request from the player뭩 previous minor hockey Member Partner within five business days, the request will be deemed to be approved, and the OHF shall notify the appropriate Member Partners of the approval of the residential transfer. i) Minor hockey players are not eligible to participate in any tournament or league game without an approved OHF Minor Hockey Player Transfer Form (For Residential Moves). The responsibility for enforcing this rests with the player뭩 new minor hockey Member Partner. If the player participates without this approval, the team playing him shall automatically be suspended, shall be dealt with by the Branch, and shall lose the game or games in which the said player has participated. j) Applications that are rejected may be referred to the OHF Registration Committee as per OHF By Laws 3.28-3.35. E66 All Regulations and Policies of the OHF and the Minor Hockey Member Partners shall be deemed as rules governing such movement of players. Inter-Branch Player Transfers E67 Inter-Branch Player Transfers a) Inter-Branch Player Transfers involves the OHF and another member Branch of the CHA. CHA Regulation K governs these transfers. Applicable fees and procedures with these transfers will be communicated annually to the Member Partners. - 87- b) Players who move with their parents do not require a transfer, however, it is the player뭩 new team뭩 responsibility to obtain a statement to verify that the player qualifies under this requirement. c) Players who require an Inter Branch transfer to play minor hockey, must appeal to the CHA National Appeals Committee for relief from CHA regulations that do not allow this to occur. If the appeal is approved, such player may not affiliate to any team in a higher division or category. The appeal is only valid for the playing season in which the appeal is granted. d) Players who are 2nd year midget age or below and wish to transfer for the purpose of registering with a junior hockey team (other than Major Junior), must appeal to the CHA National Appeals Committee for relief from CHA Regulations that do not permit this. USA Hockey Transfers E68 USA Hockey Transfers a) A USA Hockey Transfer involves the OHF and USA Hockey. CHA Regulation K and the agreement between the CHA and USA Hockey (included in CHA Regulation K) govern these transfers. Applicable fees and procedures with these transfers will be communicated annually to the Member Partners. b) Players who move with their parents do not require a transfer, however, it is the player뭩 new team뭩 responsibility to obtain a statement to verify that the player qualifies under this requirement. c) Players who require a USA Hockey transfer to play minor hockey, must appeal to the CHA National Appeals Committee for relief from CHA regulations that do not allow this to occur. If the appeal is approved, such player may not affiliate to any team in a higher division or category. The appeal is only valid for the playing season in which the appeal is granted. d) Players who are 2nd year midget age or below and wish to transfer from USA Hockey for the purpose of registering with a junior hockey team (other than Major Junior), must appeal to the CHA National Appeals Committee for relief from CHA Regulations that do not permit this. International (IIHF) Player Transfers E69 International (IIHF) Player Transfers a) IIHF Player Transfers involves the OHF and another member Federation of the IIHF. CHA Regulation K and IIHF Transfer Regulations (included in CHA Regulation K) govern these transfers. Applicable fees and procedures with these transfers will be communicated annually to the Member Partners. b) Teams are not permitted to register players who are deemed non-North American imports, except in circumstances as outlined in CHA Regulation K, following an appeal to the CHA National Appeals Committee. - 88 - c) Players who move with their parents do not require a transfer, however, it is the player뭩 new team뭩 responsibility to obtain a statement to verify that the player qualifies under this requirement. d) Players who require an IIHF transfer to play minor hockey, must appeal to the CHA National Appeals Committee for relief from CHA regulations that do not allow this to occur. If the appeal is approved, such player may not affiliate to any team in a higher division or category. The appeal is only valid for the playing season in which the appeal is granted. e) Players who are 2nd year midget age or below and wish to transfer for the purpose of registering with a Junior hockey team (other than Major Junior), must appeal to the CHA National Appeals Committee for relief from CHA Regulations that do not permit this. f) A non-North American import is ineligible to advance to a team in a higher division or category as an affiliate player regardless of the number of non-North American imports on the higher division/category team. E70 Player Development Fees a) Player development fees are paid with the agreement on a player뭩 release to the team from which the player is released. b) Any splitting of development fees for players between centres or AAA zones will be at the discretion of the Member Partners, through their policies, involved with the centres and/or AAA Zones. c) The recommended guidelines for Player Development Fees is as follows: OHF GUIDELINES for DEVELOPMENT FEES (excluding Major Junior Development Fees) For players whose current season would be: Player To Age Jr. A Jr. B Jr. C Jr. D 20 $250 $200 $150 $100 19 $250 $200 $150 $100 18 $250 $200 $150 $100 17 $400 $300 $200 $150 16 $550 $400 $250 $200 15 $700 $500 $300 $250 14 $1000 $1000 $1000 $1000 d) There will be no development fees of any kind for player movement within minor hockey. e) Player Development Fees are gratuitous for graduating midget players and major midget players registering to play junior hockey in their home community. - 89 - F1 All team officials must be registered with the appropriate Member Partner to be able to participate in on-ice sanctioned activities and to be recorded on a Game Report to be eligible to be on a team bench. F2 A registered team official of any team before any game will verify by signature the eligible participants and other information as required on the Game Report for a game. The Head Coach will assume responsibility for the eligibility of all the players and team officials of the team in that game and for the conduct of his/her team officials and players during the game and while traveling to and from that game. Failure to verify by signature the Game Report will result in an automatic two (2) game suspension of the person(s) failing to do so. F3 When a team has only one team official listed on the Game Report and that team official leaves his position for any reason (e.g. sickness, ejection, player injury, other emergency, etc.), the referee shall enlist the supervisory services of a registered team official preferably from the same organization in attendance at the game. The new team official shall sign the Game Report. If an appropriate person cannot be found, the game shall be suspended and completed in accordance with Regulation B8. F4 To be eligible as trainer or assistant trainer on any team registered with the OHF, a person must have successfully completed and remain certified HTCP Level I or higher for Minor Hockey or Level II or higher for Junior and Senior Hockey. G1 Tryouts a) No tryouts or related on or off ice activities directly or indirectly (including skating parties, conditioning camps, refresher programs, etc.) may be conducted prior to the completion of the OHF Minor Hockey Championships. b) All players attending tryouts must have permission, in writing, from the team/association/club with whom they are registered or remain a member. Players who do not have this permission are not eligible to participate. c) Teams are responsible to keep track of these written permissions. Failure to do so may result in the team being found guilty of tampering, in accordance with the process outlined in OHF Regulation G2. d) Any written permission to tryout is deemed invalid once a player signs a CHA registration Certificate for the current season. - 90 - REGULATION G - TAMPERING AND TRYOUTS REGULATION F - TEAM OFFICIALS e) Written permission to tryout does not, in any manner, constitute a player뭩 release. G2 Except as between teams within the same Member Partner which have complied with the Rules and Regulations of that Member Partner, no OHF team may invite to, or allow to participate in its training camp, practice or any scheduled or exhibition game, a registered member of another OHF team from the previous season or of the current season, in any division or category, without having first obtained permission in writing. Such written permission shall be in the form of a statement filed with the team for which the player is registered, signed by the designated signing officers of that team G3 For failure to comply with this Regulation G1 & G2, the following sanctions will apply: a) the head coach of the offending team will be suspended for a minimum of ten (10) games; b) The offending team will be fined a sum of $500.00, which fine is payable within fifteen (15) days of notification of the fine. Failure to submit said fine within that period will result in the automatic suspension of the offending team until the fine is paid; c) any such fine will be remitted to the OHF; and d) the subject player will not be eligible to sign, or to play as an affiliate, with the offending team. G3 Any charge of tampering must be filed in accordance with the procedures set out in CHA Regulation O, except that a cash deposit or payment will not be required. However, a $50 administrative fee, plus payment of disbursements as documented by the committee conducting the hearing or appeal, will be assessed against the offending team or, if the charge is dismissed, against the parties filing such charge. G4 If a charge under this Regulation G1 involves two members of the same Member Partner, then the charge shall first be heard in accordance with the hearing procedures of that Member Partner. Any appeal from the final decision of that Member Partner shall be to the OHF Appeal Committee, in accordance with OHF By Law Five (5). G5 If a charge under this Regulation involves teams not from the same Member Partner, then the OHF Registration Committee shall first hear the charge. Any appeal from that decision of the Registration Committee shall be to the OHF Appeals Committee, in accordance with OHF By Law Five (5). - 91 - H1 Minimum suspensions for rule infractions shall be created and approved annually by the OHF Board of Directors for Minor, Junior and Senior hockey. H2 Member Partners or the OHF President shall have the authority to impose supplemental discipline over and above the approved minimum suspension wherever conditions and circumstances warrant. H3 Any supplemental discipline imposed by the OHF Board of Directors or the OHF President will automatically remove the individual from any and all sanctioned activities until such time as the suspension is served in league or playoff games. H4 Any suspension incurred by a player participating as an affiliated player must be reported to the appropriate OHF Member Partner with whom the player is registered with a copy of the OHF Official Game Report within 48 hours of the game. In all cases where a player is suspended, the suspension shall be served with the team with whom the player is registered and the player will not be permitted to participate in a sanctioned game until such time as the suspension has been served. For example, a player suspended for two games for an incident while participating, as an affiliated player shall be served with the team with whom the player is registered and the player is not eligible to participate with the affiliate team until the games have been served with the team with whom the player is registered. H5 Players who have a suspension that carries over past the final game of a season shall be eligible to participate in tryouts the next season. The remaining portion of the suspension will be served at the start of the regular season with the team with whom the suspended player registers. H6 Any team official that has been ejected but is not identifiable by the game officials shall be identified by the first team official requested to do so by a game official. Failure to do so will result in the suspension of all team officials for not less than two games. This suspension shall be in addition to any suspensions incurred in the game. H7 Any application of CHA Rule 78 ?Refusing to Start Play ?shall be assessed against the Head Coach as identified on the OHF Official Game Report. I1 All on ice officials certified, as CHOP Level II must be 16 years of age. It is recommended that all on ice officials must be at least two (2) years older than the age division for which they are officiating. Minimum CHOP level requirements to officiate sanctioned games will be at the discretion of the appropriate OHF Member Partner. The OHF Board of Directors will establish minimum CHOP level requirements for all Branch Championship competitions. - 92 - REGULATION I - GAME OFFICALS REGULATION H - DISCIPLINE & SUSPENSIONS I2 On-Ice officials shall not have a conflict of interest in the game they are officiating unless agreed upon in writing by a team official from the teams competing. I3 It is recommended that all Off Ice Officials shall be a minimum 16 years of age for timekeepers and 18 years of age for scorekeepers and goal judges. It is also recommended that these minor officials be at least two (2) years older than the division of the game that they are working. The following policies are noted for the purpose of providing information to the members of the OHF. There may be other policies duly adopted by the OHF Board of Directors that may not be included in this section. Clarification or interpretation of the following or inquiries on those not included should be directed to the OHF Executive Director. Interpretations on playing rules should be directed to the referee director/ coordinator of your Member Partner who shall seek clarification from the OHF Referee-in-Chief. Background The Ontario Women뭩 Hockey Association has jurisdiction for all female hockey teams in the province of Ontario. The information below pertains to areas of Ontario where the Ontario Hockey Federation has jurisdiction for other CHA affiliated programmes. This policy does not apply in areas of Ontario where the Ottawa District Hockey Association or the Hockey Northwestern Ontario have jurisdiction for non-OWHA programmes. Please be advised of the following information in regards to girls who are playing within the OWHA and also within a CHA affiliated, predominantly male hockeyprogram and vice versa: PART A: ONTARIO HOCKEY FEDERATION POLICY PAPER ?September 20, 1998 SUBJECT: Registration/affiliation of girls between the OWHA and one of the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Minor Hockey Divisions (Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario (Alliance), Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) and Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA)). - 93 - OHF POLICIES OHF POLICY RE: AFFILIATION OF FEMALE PLAYERS TO MINOR HOCKEY & OWHA 멑EMALE DEVELOPMENT PLAYERS? as approved by the OHF on September 20,1998 The following motions carried at the September 20, 1998 OHF Board of Directors meeting: 1) A female registering with the OWHA may affiliate to the minor program according to OHF Member Partner (GTHL, Alliance, NOHA, OMHA) rules. 2) A female registering with a minor Member Partner may affiliate according to that Member Partner뭩 affiliation regulations, or with the OWHA. RATIONALE: To maintain a positive working relationship among all Member Partners to maximize opportunities for participants. CLARIFICATION: 1) For a girl to affiliate within a minor hockey division (GTHL,Alliance, NOHA, OMHA) she must meet the residency, age requirements, affiliation procedures, rules and regulations of the respective minor hockey association regardless of where she plays within the OWHA. 2) For a girl to 밶ffiliate?with the OWHA, she must meet the requirements of an OWHA player. While participating within the OWHA, she is subject to the constitution, by-laws, regulations and rules of the OWHA PART B: MOTIONS APPROVED BY THE OWHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON SEPT. 20/98: i) The OWHA circulate the OHF Policy Paper in the OWHA registration packages. ii) The OWHA will term players who register with a minor hockey division and also play in the OWHA as Female Development Players (FDP뭩). They shall be so referenced on the OWHA Participant Form. iii)FDP뭩 must provide proof of insurance and pay a $15.00 eligibility fee to the OWHA. iv)FDP뭩 are subject to the constitution, by-laws, rules, regulations, policies an procedures of the OWHA. In all cases where a girl is interested in utilizing the above options, it is important the players, parents, coaching staff and/or volunteers check with the other team/association to fully understand options and/or restrictions. - 94 - Players It is the policy of the OHF that from atom and down, mixed genders may change in the same room, at the same time in the presence of two properly screened adults as set forth by the OHF policies on the 10 Steps. Players peewee and higher may not change in the same room at the same time and it is the responsibility of the coach to ensure all are involved in both pre-game and post-game activities. In response to a recent complaint the CHA participated in a mediation session with the Ontario Human Rights Commission. Results of the mediation session proved to be very positive and assisted in creating direction for our membership in working within the policy that currently exists. The following was agreed upon by all parties involved with the mediation process, and was subsequently approved by the Commissioners of Ontario Human Rights: 1. When separate facilities exist for both male and female participants, males and females shall make use of these separate facilities. 2. If the facility does not have separate changing areas available, players shall address the issue by dressing, undressing and showering in shifts. It is the responsibility of the team to provide a plan and actively manage the risk and ensure the safety of individual players when they are dressing, undressing and showering. Background The purpose of this policy is to provide clear guidelines while still maintaining a degree of leniency for local associations and teams to work in conjunction to provide players with a safe and inclusive environment. Should circumstances arise that require an alternate solution, it is the responsibility of the team and local association to actively manage the risk and ensure the safety of individual players when they are dressing, undressing and showering. Officials Male and female officials may not change or shower in the same room at the same time. If separate facilities are not available, each party is expected to manage the risk appropriately. Carried February 17, 2002 - 95 - DRESSING ROOM POLICY - 96 - Any and all suspensions laid down by the OHF shall be served only in league or play-off games. Tournament and exhibition games will not apply. HOCKEY CANADA RECOGNITION AND PREVENTION OF ABUSE POLICY This Policy sets out the principles and practices of Hockey Canada with regard to abusive behaviour towards participants. Each Branch and Affiliate Association is responsible for adopting a similar policy and adapting it to provincial, regional or local requirements as appropriate. RELATIONSHIP TO HARASSMENT POLICY Some behaviours which are defined as abuse when directed towards a child or youth may constitute harassment when directed towards a peer or when perpetrated between adults. The Canadian Hockey Association뭩 Harassment Policy covers such behaviours. Together, the two policies address the entire spectrum of abusive and harassing behaviours. CHA뭆 Mission The mission of the CHA is to ensure its participants are provided meaningful opportunities and enjoyable experiences in a safe sportsmanlike environment. This the well being of its participants. This includes, among other things, a sharedresponsibility with parents to nurture the physical and emotional well being of its participants. Statement of Purpose The CHA is part of the sporting community in our country that is committed to seeking better ways to keep our youth safe. Protecting participants from all forms of abuse and neglect, whether emotional, physical or sexual, is an important element of safety. The CHA considers any form of abuse or neglect to be unacceptable and will do all it can to prevent this intolerable social problem. To this end, the CHA will promote awareness of all forms of abuse and neglect by providing educational materials and programs forparticipants, parents, volunteers and staff members. Through the use of these strategies, we will send a clear message to all potential abuses and sexual predators that hockey participants are not easy targets. The CHA is committed to the highest possible standards of care for its participants. The CHA뭩 primary interest is the well being of its participants. Policy It is the policy of the CHA that there shall be no abuse and neglect, whether physical, emotional or sexual of any participant in any of its programs. The CHA expects every parent, volunteer and staff member to take all reasonable steps to safeguard the welfare of its participants and protect them from any form of maltreatment. CHA POLICY ON HARASSMENT & ABUSE as adopted by the OHF Board of Directors on August 16,1998. POLICY: SUSPENSIONS IMPOSED BY THE OHF as adopted by the OHF Board of Directors on November 22,1999. - 97 - Definitions Child abuse is any form of physical, emotional and/or sexual mistreatment or lack of care which causes physical injury or emotional damage to a child. A common characteristic of all forms of abuse against children and youth is an abuse of power or authority and/or breach of trust. Across Canada a person is considered a child up to the age of 16 to 19 years depending on provincial legislation. *Ontario - Any person under 18 years of age. Emotional Abuse Emotional abuse is a chronic attack on a child뭩 self-esteem; it is psychologically destructive behavior by a person in a position of power, authority or trust. It can take the form of name-calling, threatening, ridiculing, berating, intimidating, isolating, hazing or ignoring the child뭩 needs. Physical Abuse Physical abuse is when a person in a position of power or trust purposefully injures or threatens to injure a child or youth. This may take the form of slapping, hitting, shaking, kicking, pulling hair or ears, throwing, shoving, grabbing, hazing or excessive exercise as a form of punishment. Neglect Neglect is chronic inattention to the basic necessities of life such as clothing, shelter, nutritious diets, education, good hygiene, supervision, medical and dental care, adequate rest, safe environment, moral guidance and discipline, exercise and players are made to play with injuries, equipment is inadequate or unsafe, no-one intervenes when team members are persistently harassing another player, or road trips are not properly supervised. Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is when a young person is used by an older child, adolescent or adult for his or her own sexual stimulation or gratification. There are two categories: Contact: touched or fondled in sexual areas; forced to touch another person뭩 sexual areas; kissed or held in a sexual manner; forced to perform oral sex; vaginal or anal intercourse; vaginal or anal penetration with an object or finger; sexually oriented hazing. Non-Contact: obscene remarks on phone/computer or in notes; voyeurism; shown pornography; forced to watch sexual acts; sexually intrusive questions and comments; indecent exposure; forced to pose for sexual photographs or videos; forced to self-masturbate; forced to watch other masturbate. Duty to Report Abuse and neglect are community problems requiring urgent attention. The CHA is committed to help reduce and prevent the abuse and neglect of participants. The CHA realizes that persons working closely with children and youth have a special awareness of abusive situations. Therefore these people have a particular reporting responsibility to ensure the safety of Canada뭩 young, by knowing their provincial protection acts and following through as required. - 98 - e s u b A t n e m s s a r a H s e p y T , l a c i s y h p , l a n o i t o m E . e r a c f o k c a l , l a u x e s ; l a u x e s , l a c i s y h p , l a n o i t o m E r o l a i c a r y b d e t a v i t o m e b y a m . e c i d u j e r p f o s m r o f r e h t o m i t c i V r e d n u n o s r e p y nA fo e g a y t i r o j am a yb d e n i m r e t e d s d n a l a i c n i v o rP la i r o t i r r e T y a m ; s t c A n o i t c e t o r P d l i h C . e l a m e f r o e l a m e b e b y a m ; e g a y n a f o n o s r e P . e l a m e f r o e l a m r e d n e f f O r e w o p s a h o h w n o s r e p y n A m i t c i v r e v o y t i r o h t u a r o y a m ; t s u r t s e h c e e r b r o / d n a . e l a m e f r o e l a m e b h t i w n o s r e p r o r e e p e b y a M t l u d a r e v o y t i r o h t u a r o r e w o p r o e l a m e b y a m ; m i t c i v . e l a m e f n o i t a g i t s e v n I ; n o i t a z i n a g r o o t l a n r e t x E r o e r a f l e w d l i h c o t d e r r e f e r . e c i l o p s s e l n u l a n r e t n i n e t f o t s o M f o s e s a c n i e c i l o p o t d e r r e f e r l a u x e s r o l a c i s y h p d e t c e p s u s l a n i m i r c r o t l u a s s a . ) g n i k l a t s ( t n e m s s a r a h s n o i t c a - p u - w o l l o F y b d e n i m r e t e D l a i r o t i r r e T d n a l a i c n i v o r P s t c A n o i t c e t o r P d l i h C l i v i c ; e d o C l a n i m i r C d n a . r u c c o o s l a y a m s t i u s s ' n o i t a z i n a g r o y b d e n i m r e t e D l a n i m i r C , s e i c i l o p t n e m s s a r a h l i v i c , s l a n u b i r t r u o b a l , e d o C l a i c n i v o r P r o / d n a n o i t c a y a m ; s l a n u b i r T s t h g i R n a m u H . e n o l a r o y l t n e r r u c n o c d e s u e b y h p o s o l i h P ; e m a l b o t t o n s i m i t c i v e h T e l b i s n o p s e r e r a s r e d n e f f o . r u o i v a h e b r i e h t r o f ; e m a l b o t t o n s i m i t c i v e h T r o f e l b i s n o p s e r e r a s r e d n e f f o . r u o i v a h e b r i e h t HARASSMENT AND ABUSE DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES - 99 - Every province and territory in Canada, except the Yukon, has mandatory reporting laws regarding the abuse and neglect or children and youth; the Yukon requests that concerns be reported. Consequently, is the policy of the Canadian Hockey Association that any CHA personnel (part-time and full-time staff, volunteer, participant, team official, on ice official) or CHA partner (parent, guardian) who, has reasonable grounds to suspect that a participant is or may be suffering or may have suffered from emotional, physical abuse and neglect and/or sexual abuse shall immediately report the suspicion and the information on which it is based to the local child protection agency and/or the local police detachment. Across Canada a person is considered a child up to the age of 16 to 19 years depending on the provincial legislation. Those involved with the CHA in providing hockey opportunities for participants understand and agree that abuse or neglect, as defined above, may be the subject of a criminal investigation and/or disciplinary procedures. Failure to report an offense and thereby, failure to provide safety for participants may render the adult who keeps silent legally liable for conviction under the provincial child protection acts. By educating our National Body, Branch Representatives and local hockey association personnel, the CHA is weaving a tighter safety web around our most precious resource...the players! This Policy sets out the principles and practices of Hockey Canada regarding harassment. Each branch is responsible for adopting a similar policy, adapting it to provincial, regional and local requirements as appropriate. RELATIONSHIP TO RECOGNITION AND PREVENTION OF ABUSE POLICY Some behaviours which might be described as harassment when directed towards an adult, may constitute abuse when directed towards a child or youth by any person with power or authority over the person harassed. Hockey Canada뭩 Recognition and Prevention of Abuse Policy covers such behaviours. Together, the two policies address the entire spectrum of abusive and harassing behaviours. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Hockey Canada is committed to providing a sport and work environment which promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. Harassment is a form of discrimination which is prohibited by human rights legislation in Canada. The CHA supports the right of all its members, whether athletes, volunteers or employees, to participate in all CHA activities free from any form of harassment. HOCKEY CANADA HARASSMENT POLICY - 100 - 1. unwelcome jokes, innuendo or teasing about a person뭩 body, looks, race, sexual orientation etc. 2. condescending, patronizing, threatening or punishing actions which undermine self-esteem 3. practical jokes which cause awkwardness or embarrassment, or may endanger a person뭩 safety 4. any form of hazing 5. unwanted or unnecessary physical contact including touching, patting, pinching 6. unwanted conduct, comments, gestures or invitations of a sexual nature which are likely to cause offense or humiliation, or which might on reasonable grounds be perceived as placing a condition of a sexual nature on employment or on any opportunity for training or advancement 7. sexual assault or physical assault It is important to note that the behaviours described in items 5 to 7, when directed towards a child or youth, constitute abuse under child protection legislation. This may also be true of other behaviours, for example, certain hazing practices. In such cases, the duty to report provisions of the Recognition and Prevention of Abuse Policycome into effect. RESPONSE AND REMEDIES Harassment of all kinds has been tolerated for too long in hockey, being tacitly accepted as part of the culture of the game and used by individuals who would not condone such conduct out of the hockey environment. It is the position of Hockey Canada that harassment can be tolerated no longer. Harassment is unacceptable and harmful. The CHA recognizes the serious negative impact of all types of harassment on personal dignity, individual and group development and performance, enjoyment of the game and in some cases, personal safety. At the same time, the CHA recognizes that not all incidents of harassment are equally serious in their consequences. Harassment covers a wide spectrum of behaviours, and the response to harassment must be equally broad in range, appropriate to the behaviour in question and capable of providing a constructive remedy. There must be no summary justice or hasty punishment. The process of investigation and settlement of any complaint of harassment must be fair to all parties, allowing adequate opportunity for the presentation of a defense to the charges. Minor incidents of harassment (e.g.: inappropriate jokes) should be corrected promptly and informally, taking a constructive approach and with the aim of bringing about a change in negative attitudes and behaviour. - 101 - More serious Incidents (e.g.: a course of repeated taunting, any form of sexual or physical assault) should be dealt with according to the relevant association, branch or national policy guidelines. Complaints should be handled in a timely, sensitive, responsible and confidential manner. There should be no tolerance of reprisals taken against any party to a complaint. The names of parties and the circumstances of the complaint should be kept confidential except where disclosure is necessary for the purposes of investigation or taking disciplinary measures. Anyone making a complaint which is found to be clearly unfounded, false, malicious or frivolous will be subject to discipline. Revision date: April 24, 1998 The following policies have been approved by the OHF Board of Directors. It shall be the obligation of all Member Partners and Local Associations to adhere to these policies. Screening/Criminal Record Checks Policy 1: It is the Policy of the OHF that prior to the 2000-2001 season that the OHF highly encourage that all Local Associations begin phasing in the 10 Steps of Screening as outlined in the Harassment /Abuse Implementation Guide, including Criminal Record Checks. Policy 1a: It is the policy of the OHF that Criminal Record Checks will become mandatory beginning in the 2000-2001 season for all volunteers and staff people who are deemed as high risk by the local association or club through the 10 Step Screening Process and the Relationship of Position Requirements to Screening Tasks form. This applies to all parties in the OHF, Member Partners and Local Associations. This is only one part of the overall 10 step screening process that must be implemented at all levels of hockey within the OHF. A volunteer is defined as non-paid person who donates, enters or offers his or her time freely to assigned specific duties. (Please refer to the 10 Step Screening Process and Relationship of Position to Screening Information) Policy 1b: It is the policy of the OHF that the OHF, Member Partners and Local Associations have the option of conducting either Local Criminal Record Checks or CPIC Criminal Record Checks. These Criminal Record Checks should not be more than 4 months old when accepted by the Local Association. OHF HARASSMENT/ABUSE POLICIES - 102 - Policy 1c: It is the policy of the OHF that Criminal Record Checks as stated in policy 1b will be required for all new volunteers and staff people of the local association. Once the individual has been permitted to act as a volunteer or hired as a staff person these Criminal Record Checks will be required every 4 years. Supporting Documentation An applicant will be required to fill out the OHF Approved Consent for Criminal Record Search form and pay the fee. It would be the responsibility of the Local Association to determine any reimbursements to the individual and to coordinate the fee charged by the police agency. Associations should have the applicant return the form to the independent designated person within the Local Association. The independent designated person should have a 밣rofessional Designation such as: Police, Chiropractors, Notary Publics, Engineers, Banker, Clergy, Doctor, Lawyer, Judge, Principal, Dentist and Accountant Local associations would establish a Review Committee made up of the list of individuals that have a 밣rofessional Designation?to review the Criminal Records Checks when the police have identified a criminal conviction. Their duties would include comparing the offense to the specific job description and reference checks of that individual and determining the risk involved. If an individual transfers to another Local Association they would be required to provide a new Criminal Record Check and provide any previous Criminal Record Checks that they may have access to. It is the intent that volunteers of the local hockey association not have access to other volunteers Criminal Record Checks. By using independent people with Professional Designations this risk is minimized. It is also recommended that Local Associations develop a relationship with the Police Agency to assist in the screening process and to facilitate a working relationship when situations arise that require assistance Obligation To Report Policy 2: It is the policy of the OHF that any and all situations involving Harassment and Abuse must be reported to the Member Partners and subsequently to the OHF by the Member Partner. Policy 2a: Situations involving Harassment and Abuse must be reported to the Member Partner and OHF on the OHF Fact Finding Form. - 103 - Supporting Documentation Information transfers should be done only through courier or personal delivery. No e-mail or faxes are to be permitted. If a computer is to be used the computer must only have one person with access to the password. All records will be kept confidential. Major incidents such as: ?inappropriate touching, fondling, kissing, ?hiring escort services or solicitations from off the street, ?situations of a physical nature, physical mistreatment, sexual mistreatment, ?Inadequate moral guidance or emotional mistreatment must be reported to the proper authorities. Policy 2b: It is the policy of the OHF that each Member Partner of the OHF shall appoint a designated person to accept reports from the Local Association involving Harassment / Abuse. It shall be the responsibility of that person to inform the OHF designated person of all information available on the situation. The OHF shall then report any and all situations to the appropriate insurance carrier. Monitoring of Harassment / Abuse Initiatives Policy 4: It shall be the policy of the OHF that all Local Associations must provide documentation of their Harassment / Abuse implementation efforts to their Member Partner on an annual basis. This documentation will be provided on a check off form and signed by the Local Association President. Copies of these reports will be forwarded to the OHF at the conclusion of each season. Policy 5: It is the policy of the OHF that if an individual whose conduct establishes: ?any violent behavior against children or adults, ?violations of positions of trust, ?abuse of a physical, sexual or verbal nature, ?substance or chemical abuse or ?violations of government licensing privileges, Such persons may be deemed unworthy and may be dismissed or not accepted as a volunteer or staff person within the OHF, Member Partners or Local Associations. Policy 6: It is the policy of the OHF that if a person is found in violation of the following OHF Code of Conduct that this individual may be dismissed as a volunteer or staff person within the OHF. Policy 7: It is the policy of the OHF that any person found in violation of the CHA Policy on Harassment/Abuse adopted by the OHF on June 28, 1998 may be dismissed as a volunteer or staff person within the OHF. Policy 8: It is the policy of the OHF that the term ?Harassment?includes: a chronic behavior by one person toward another which is insulting, intimidating, malicious, degrading or offensive. Harassment can be in the form of physical, verbal, sexual or emotional abuse. The term 밃buse?includes: A vicious conduct, practice or action toward another person or persons. - 104 - Policy 9: It is the policy of the OHF that the qualifications of the OHF Harassment / Abuse Panel Members may include, but is not restricted to: ?Child psychology ?Mediation ?Education ?Law ?Medicine ?Hockey ?And who have attended Local Harassment / Abuse Seminar e.g. Canadian Red Cross-Prevention of Abuse, Neglect, and Harassment in Hockey Seminar Supporting Documentation The OHF Member Partners will provide a list of individuals for consideration to be OHF Panel Members. The OHF supports the concept of Local Panels, but the Local Association Panel Member must be educated and demonstrate competency on Harassment / Abuse issues through the approved Harassment / Abuse Educational Seminar conducted by the Canadian Red Cross. Before a Local Panel could be established, the local Association should demonstrate that: 1. A meeting or hearing has been conducted involving all parties to attempt to resolve the matter. 2. That they have conducted a Fact Finding/Discovery process. This would also apply to OHF Member Partners. If a Member Partner does wish to proceed with a Panel which involves Harassment / Abuse, the Member Partner would be required to coordinate the Panel뭩 activities with the OHF. The OHF is in the process of reviewing the operations of the Panel through legal counsel. Policy 10: All OHF Harassment / Abuse Panel members must declare any potential conflict of interests and thus would not serve on that specific panel. Traveling / Billets Policy 11: It is the policy of the OHF that local billet hosts should also be screened following the 10 Steps of Screening and that players should have ready access to their coaches and manager. Dressing Facilities * As adapted by the OHF Board of Directors August 26, 2000. Policy 12: At the Initiation, Novice and Atom levels both genders may dress in the same dressing room at the same time with the presence of two adults/staff. From the PeeWee level and up players of mixed genders may not dress in the same room at the same time, and it is the responsibility of the Coaches that all players are included in the Pre and Post game activities. - 105 - OHF Interpretation of Definitions Chronic: Continuing for a long period of time; constant; prolonged; lingering; recurrent. Hazing: To subject newcomers or initiate: pranks or humiliating horseplay, degrading initiating rites, or acts which a person is forced to participate in order to be accepted. OHF Code of Conduct This Code of Conduct identifies the standard of behavior which is expected of all Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Members, including athletes, coaches, parents, directors, volunteers, staff, chaperones and others. OHF, Member Partners and League Associations are committed to providing a sport environment in which all individuals are treated with respect. Members of the OHF shall conduct themselves at all times in a fair and responsible manner. Members shall refrain from comments or behaviors which are disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist. In particular, behavior which constitutes harassment or abuse will not be tolerated by the OHF, Member Partners or Local Associations. During the course of all OHF, Member Partners and Local Associations?activities and events, members shall avoid behavior which brings OHF, Member Partners and Local Associations or the sport of hockey into disrepute, including but not limited to abusive use of alcohol and non-medical use of drugs. Members shall not use unlawful or unauthorized drugs/narcotics or performance enhancing drugs or methods. OHF members shall at all times adhere to the OHF, Member Partners and Local Associations?operational policies and procedures, to rules governing the OHF, Member Partners and Local Associations?events and activities and to rules governing any competition in which the member participates on behalf of the OHF, Member Partners and Local Associations. Members of the OHF, Member Partners and Local Associations shall not engage in activity or behavior which endangers the safety of others. Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, suspension or release from membership. Such action may result in the member losing the privileges that come with membership in the OHF, Member Partners and Local Associations, including the opportunity to participate in OHF, Member Partners and Local Associations?activities The following are minimum suspensions that shall be imposed for infractions, which occur in all OHF exhibition, league, and play-off games, during the current playing season for Minor Hockey. Note that these suspensions are over and above any imposed by Hockey Canada rules. CODE INFRACTION H.C. RULE# MORE THAN 10 MIN. 10 MIN. OR LESS REMAIN IN THE REMAIN IN THE 3RD PERIOD 3RD PERIOD (INCL.OVERTIME) Misconducts &Game Misconducts M10 Throwing Stick Over Boards 82 (d) 0 games 0 games M11 Refusing to Surrender Stick 21 (e) 0 games 0 games for Measurement M12 Player Inerfernece/Distraction 35 (f) 0 games 0 games During Penalty Shot M13 Goalkeeper Violation/Infraction 35 (f) 0 games 0 games During Penalty Shot M14 Equipment/Facemask Worn 24 (d&f) 0 games 0 games Incorrectly M20 Disputing Call with Official 47 (a) 0 games 0 games M21 Harassment of Official/ 47 (b) 0 games 0 games Unsportsmanlike Conduct M22 Inciting 47 (e) 0 games 0 games M23 Entering Officials Crease 47 (g) 0 games 0 games M34 Failure to go to Player뭩 Bench 59a(v) 0 games 0 games or Neutral Area M35 Failure to go directly to 47 (d) 0 games 0 ganes Penalty Bench M71 Checking to the Head 0 games 0 games (Minor + 10 Minutes) GM20 Disputing Call of Official 47 (a) 0 games 1 game GM21 Disputing Call with Official; 47 (b) 2 games 3 games Verbal Abuse of a Game Official GM26 Second Misconduct - 31 0 games 1 game Same Game GM28 Interference From the Bench 66 1 game 2 games GM30 Fighting 59 0 games 1 game GM31 2nd Fight same stoppage 59 2 games 3 games of play (3rd, 4th, etc.) GM32 Player(s) - 3rd, 4th, 5th 59 2 games 3 games Man into a Fight *GM33 Leaving the Players bench or 70 1 game 2 games Penalty Box *GM33 Coach identified as having 70 2 games 3 games the 1st Player leave the players bench or penalty bench INS36 Instigator 59 1 game 1 game AGG37 Aggressor 59 1 game 1 game GM39 Hairpulling, Grab Face Mask/ 49 (d) 0 games 1 game Helmet/Chin strap (Major + Game) GM50 Checking From Behind 53 (a) 0 games 1 game (Minor + Game) GM51 Checking From Behind (Major + Game) 53 (a) 2 games 3 games GM53 High Sticking (Major + Game) 62 1 game 2 games GM54 Cross Checking (Major + Game) 54 1 game 2 games -106- 2003 - 2004 OHF MINIMUM SUSPENSION LIST: MINOR HOCKEY - 107 - GM55 Slashing (Major + Game) 79 1 game 2 games GE56 Game Ejections 32 0 games 0 games GM57 Boarding/Body Checking (Major + Game) 50 1 game 2 games GM58 Elbowing/Kneeing (Major + Game) 56 1 game 2 games GM59 Charging (Major + Game) 52 1 game 2 games GM63 Discriminatory Slur 47 (f) 2 games 3 games GM64 Trash Talking 47 (a) 1 game 2 games GM71 Checking to the head (Major + Game) 2 games 3 games GM73 Tripping (Major + Game) 85 (a/b) 1 game 2 games GM74 Interference (Major + Game) 66 (a/b/c) 1 game 2 games GM75 Holding (Major + Game) 63 (a/b) 1 game 2 games GM76 Hooking (Major + Game) 64 (a/b) 1 game 2 games GM77 Roughing (Major + Game) 59 (f&g) 1 game 2 games GM78 Goaltender Drop Kick Puck 37 (f) 1 game 2 games (with injury - Major + Game) GM79 Refusing to Start Play 78 (a) indefinite indefinite (Coach - Major + Game) GM80 Team Official Interference/ 35 (f) 0 games 1 game Distraction During Penalty Shot Gross Misconducts GRM60 Travesty of the Game 33 2 games 3 games GRM61 Obscene Gestures 33 2 games 3 games GRM62 Removing Helmet 24 2 games 3 games GRM63 Discriminatory Slurs 33 2 games 3 games GRM66 Head Butt - Team Official 49 (b) 2 games 3 games (Double Minor + Gross) GRM67 Butt End - Team Official 49 (f) 2 games 3 games (Double Minor + Gross) GRM68 Spearing - Team Official 49 (g) 2 games 3 games (Double Minor + Gross) GRM69 Goaltender Refusing to remove 23 (d) 2 games 3 games mask for Identification Match Penalties MP24 Threatening an Official 71 6 games 6 games MP25 Physical Abuse of an Official 71 7 games 7 games MP29 Spitting 80 3 games 4 games MP38 Fighting-Ring or Tape on Hand(s 59 2 games 3 games MP40 Attempt to Injure 49 3 games 4 games MP41 Deliberate Injury 49 3 games 4 games MP42 Butt Ending 49 3 games 4 games MP43 Grabbing Face Mask/Helmet/Chin Strap 49 3 games 4 games MP44 Hair Pulling 49 3 games 4 games MP45 Kicking 49 3 games 4 games MP46 Spearing 49 3 games 4 games MP47 Head Butting 49 3 games 4 games MP52 Checking From Behind 53 4 games 4 games MP72 Checking to the Head 86 (b&c) 4 games 4 games * GM33 - Coaches?penalty will not be noted on back of the game sht. of the Officials?copy only. Penalty to coach is automatic as a result of player receiving GM33, coach not to be ejected as a result of this penalty being assessed. M = Misconduct GM = Game Misconduct MP = Match Penalty GRM = Gross Misconduct These are minimum suspensions. additional suspensions will be imposed wherever conditions and circumstance warrant. It is the responsibility of each team manager and/or coach to ensure their players sit out their appropriate suspensions. When in doubt as to the relevant suspension, contact the association office. If unable to contact the league office, sit player(s) in question out until clarification can be obtained. These suspensions are in addition to game incurred. Match Penalty reports will be forwarded to the appropriate Member Partner for further review. THE FOLLOWING ARE MINIMUM SUSPENSIONS WHICH SHALL BE IMPOSED FOR INFRACTIONS, WHICH OCCUR IN ALL O.H.F. EXHIBITION, LEAGUE, AND PLAY-OFF GAMES DURING THE CURRENT PLAYING SEASON FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR COMPETITIVE HOCKEY. NOTE THAT THESE SUSPENSIONS ARE OVER AND ABOVE ANY IMPOSED BY THE C.H.A. RULES. NOTICE RE: CLARIFICATIONS: THESE ARE MINIMUM SUSPENSIONS. ADDITIONAL SUSPENSIONS WILL BE IMPOSED WHEREVER CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES WARRANT. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH TEAM MANAGER AND/OR COACH TO ENSURE THEIR PLAYERS SIT OUT THEIR APPROPRIATE SUSPENSIONS. WHEN IN DOUBT AS TO THE RELEVANT SUSPENSION, CONTACT THE ASSOCIATION OFFICE. IF UNABLE TO CONTACT THE ASSOCIATION OFFICE, SIT PLAYER(S) IN QUESTION OUT UNTIL CLARIFICATION CAN BE OBTAINED. THESE SUSPENSIONS ARE IN ADDITION TO GAME INCURRED. CODE INFRACTION CHA RULE MINIMUM SUSPENSION GM 33 Coach identified as having the 70 Two (2) Additional Games first player leaving players?or *Plus $500.00 team fine penalty bench during fight or for the purpose of starting a fight (Rule 70) GM 33 Coaches identified as having 70 Two (2) Additional Games player(s) leaving players?bench *Plus $500.00 team fine or penalty bench at the same time during a fight or for the purpose of starting a fight (Rule 70) Coach ejected from a game Two (2) Additional Games Trainers ejected from a game $50.00 fine Team official making public derogatory $100.00 fine minimum remarks with respect to the Federation, *Plus appropriate any Director, Team Official or game suspension official of the O.H.F. or its Divisions NOTE: Coaches?penalty will not be noted on game sheet. Penalty to coach is automatic as a result of player receiving GM 33 - 108 - 2003-2004 OHF MINIMUM SUSPENSION LIST: JUNIOR & SENIOR COMPETITIVE HOCKEY PLAYERS & TEAM OFFICIALS A Minor Penalty Issued For: CODE INFRACTION CHA RULE MINIMUM SUSPENSION INS36/AGG37 Instigator/Aggressor 59 First Offence One (1) Additional Game Second Offence Two (2) Additional Games Third Offence Four (4) Additional Games Game Misconducts Issued For: GM 21 47 1st offence = $250.00 fine Coach, Manager, Bench 2nd offence = $500.00 fine Personnel (Abusive and/or plus two (2) games Profane Language to sit and/or 3rd offence = $750.00 fine Disputing call with an Official) plus a review of coaching status Players 1st offence = $100.00 fine (Abusive and/or Profane Language or two (2) games to sit and/or Disputing call 2nd offence = $200.00 fine with an Official) or four (4) games 3rd offence = $300.00 fine or six (6) games (interview required) GM 27 Second Major 30 Two (2) Additional Games (same game) GM 31 Player(s) identified as 59 Two (2) Additional Games being involved in the 2nd, 3rd, or subsequent fight during the same stoppage of play GM 32 Player(s) 3rd, 4th, 5th, 59 Two (2) Additional Games etc. man into a fight GM 33 First player leaving 70 Two (2) Additional Games players?bench or penalty bench during fight or for the purpose of starting a fight GM 51 Checking from behind 53 Two (2) Additional Games (Major) GM 71 Checking to the head (Major+game) Two (2) Additional Games GM 99 Miscellaneous One (1) Additional Game - 109 - CODE INFRACTION CHA RULE MINIMUM SUSPENSION Gross Misconducts Issued For: GRM 60 Making a Travesty of the 33 Two (2) Additional Games Game GRM 61 Making Obscene Gestures 33 Two (2) Additional Games GRM 62 Removing Helmet 24 One (1) Additional Game or $50.00 fine unlimited GRM 63 Discriminatory Slurs 33 Seven (7) Additional Games (must appear before a discipline committee) GRM 64 Trash Talk 47 Two (2) Additional Games GRM 65 Shooting puck over boards Five (5) Additional Games GRM 99 Miscellaneous One (1) Additional Game Match Penalties Issued For: MP 24 Threatening an Official 71 Seven (7) Additional Games (must appear before a disciplinary committee) MP 25 Physical Abuse of an 71 Seven (7) Additional Games Official (must appear before a disciplinary committee) MP 29 Spitting 80 Three (3) Additional Games MP 38 Fighting - Ring or Tape on 59 Four (4) Additional Games Hand(s) MP 40 Deliberate attempt to 49 Four (4) Additional Games injure not covered above MP 41 Deliberate Injury 49 Seven (7) Additional Games MP 42 Butt-ending 49 Four (4) Additional Games MP 43 Grabbing Face Mask/Visor 49 Four (4) Additional Games MP 44 Hair Pulling 49 Four (4) Additional Games MP 45 Kicking 49 Four (4) Additional Games MP 46 Spearing 49 Four (4) Additional Games MP 47 Head Butting 49 Four (4) Additional Games MP 52 Checking from behind 53 Four (4) Additional Games MP 65 Shooting Puck over Six (6) Additional Games the Boards MP 72 Checking to the Head Four (4) Additional Games * MP 99 Miscellaneous Four (4) Additional Games - 110 - NON-SUSPENDIBLE OFFENSES: M 21 - Disputing call with Official M 22 - Inciting an Opponent (Rule 47 (e)) M 34 - Failure to go to bench (Rule 59(a)(5)) M 71 - Checking to the Head (Minor and 10 Minute Misconduct) GM 26 - Two misconduct penalties(same game) (Rule 31(c)) GM 28 - Interference from the Bench (Rule 66(d)) GM 30 - Five Minute fighting major (Rule 59(a)) GM 50 - Minor penalty Checking From Behind (Rule 53(a)) GM 53 - High Sticking (Major) (Rule 62(b)) GM 54 - Cross Checking (Major) (Rule 54) GM 55 - Slashing (Major) (Rule 79(b)) GE 56 - Game Ejection (e.g. 3 minor penalties for stick infractions)(Rule 32(a)) GM 57 - Boarding/Body Checking (Major) GM 58 - Elbowing/Kneeing (Major) GM 59 - Charging (Major) GM 64 - Trash Talking (Major) GM 73 - Tripping (Major) GM 74 - Interference (Major) GM 75 - Holding (Major) GM 76 - Hooking (Major) GM 77 - Roughing (Major) (Rule 59f) M 99 - Miscellaneous NOTE: PLEASE POST THIS NOTICE IN YOUR TEAM뭆 DRESSING ROOM - 111 - APPROVED BY THE OHF BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 112 - OHF CHAMPIONS 2002-2003 For a comprehensive list of OWHA Champions, please visit the OWHA website at www.owha.on.ca For a information on the OHF Minor Hockey Championships, please visit the OHF website. Atom A Walden Red Devils Atom AA Humber Valley Sharks Atom AAA Toronto Jr. Canadiens Pee Wee A Kitchener Jr. Rangers Pee Wee AA Richmond Hill Stars Bantam A TNT Tornados Bantam AA Mississauga North Stars Midget A Essex Ravens Midget AA Ajax Knights Juvenile Pickering Panthers Junior A - OHF Championship North Bay Skyhawks Senior AAA - OHF Championship Dundas Real McCoys Major Junior Kitchener Rangers Division CHAMPION HOCKEY CANADA REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Division CHAMPION Pee Wee AAA Vaughan Kings Bantam AAA York Simcoe Express Midget AAA Regional Waterloo Wolves Air Canada Cup - Midget Nationals Calgary North Starts - 113 - AGE CHANGE MOTION As a follow-up to the CHA뭩 2001 Annual General Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, the complete Age Change Motion that was adopted on May 21, 2001. These changes are in effect in the 2002-2003 season. CHA Regulation (B) COMPETITION 1. This Association governs competition in amateur hockey in various Divisions, including: (a) Senior Male and Female Open to players of any age (b) (i) Junior Male Open to players twenty (20) years of age and younger in the current playing season. (ii) Junior Female Open to players twenty-one (21) years of and younger in the current playing season. (c) Juvenile Male and Female Open to players twenty (20) years of age and younger in the current playing season. (d) Midget Male and Female Open to players seventeen (17) years of age and younger in the current playing season. (e) Bantam Male and Female Open to players fourteen (14) years of age and younger in the current playing season (f) Pee Wee Male and Female Open to players twelve (12) years of age and younger in the current playing season. (g) Atom Male and Female Open to players ten (10) years of age and younger in the current playing season. (h) Novice Male and Female Open to players eight (8) years of age and younger in the current playing season. (i) Initiation Male and Female Open to players six (6) years of age and younger in the current playing season. 2. The player뭩 age is determined for the current playing season by the player's age at December 31 of the current season. 3. Branches may, at their discretion, define the age of graduating Bantam players determined either at December 31 of the current season or the date of June 30 immediately following the season. This means that the Bantam Division players, if this option is exercised, could be eligible for Bantam hockey to 15.5 years of age. (THIS SHALL BE FOR THE 2002 / 2003 PLAYING SEASON ONLY.) A detailed outline of the Age Change Motion is also available on theCHA website at www.hockeycanada.ca. - 114 - 2003 SEPTEMBER OHF Board of Directors & Officers Meeting . . . . . .12-14 . . . . . .Toronto, ON IIHF Semi-Annual Congress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-21 . . . . . .Hersonissou, Crete OCTOBER OHF Board of Directors Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19 . . . . . .Toronto, ON Hockey Canada Officers Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 . . . . . . . . .Montreal, QC Hockey Canada Fall Council Meeting . . . . . . . . . . .31- Nov 2 . . .Montreal, QC NOVEMBER HCOP Level VI Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9 . . . . . . . .Saskatoon, SK Hockey Canada Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15 OHF Officers Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-23 . . . . . .Toronto, ON Hockey Canada Officers Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 . . . . . . . . .Vancouver, BC Hockey Canada Semi-Annual Meeting . . . . . . . . . .28-30 . . . . . .Vancouver, BC DECEMBER OHF Board of Directors Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 . . . . . .Toronto, ON NMT Spengler Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-31 . . . . . .Davos, SUI IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships . . . . . .26-Jan 5 . . . . Helsinki/Hameenlinna, FIN World Under-17 Hockey Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . .29-Jan 4 . . . .St. John뭩, NF 2004 JANUARY Hockey Canada Officers Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18 . . . . . .Calgary, AB OHF Officers Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-25 . . . . . .Toronto, ON FEBRUARY European Women뭩 U22 Air Canada Cup . . . . . . . .2-8 . . . . . . . .GER NMT Swiss Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8 . . . . . . . .Basel, SUI NMT Nagano Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8 . . . . . . . .Nagano, JPN OHF Board of Directors Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-22 . . . . . .Toronto, ON OHF CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2003 - 2004 - 115 - MARCH Esso Women뭩 National Hockey Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-14 . . . . . .TBD CIS Women뭩 National Championship . . . . . . . . . .11-14 . . . . . .Montreal, QC OHF Officers Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14 . . . . . .Toronto, ON Hockey Canada Officers Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14 . . . . . .TBD CIS Men뭩 National Hockey Championship . . . . . .25-28 . . . . . .Fredericton, NB IIHF Women뭩 World Hockey Championship . . . . .28-Apr 4 . . . .Halifax, NS APRIL Hockey Canada Officers Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 . . . . . . . .Halifax, NS OHF Minor Hockey Championships . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11 . . . . . . .ON IIHF Men뭩 Under 18 World Hockey Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-22 . . . . . .TBD OHF Board of Directors Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18 . . . . . .Toronto, ON Canada뭩 National Midget Hockey Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-25 . . . . . .Kenora, ON Allan Cup (Senior Men뭩 National Hockey Championship) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-24 . . . . . .St.Georges de Beauce, QC IIHF Men뭩 World Hockey Championship . . . . . . . .24-May 9 . . .Prague/Osratva, CZE NOHA Annual General Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-May 1 . . .Sault Ste Marie, ON MAY Royal Bank Cup (National Junior "A" Hockey Championship) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16 . . . . . . .Grande Prairie, AB CHL Memorial Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-23 . . . . . .Kelowna, BC OHF Officers Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . .Toronto, ON Hockey Canada Officers Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . .Thunder Bay, ON Hockey Canada Annual General Meeting . . . . . . . .21-25 . . . . . .Thunder Bay, ON OWHA Annual General Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30 . . . . . .Niagara Falls, ON GTHL Annual General Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA . . . . . . . .Toronto.ON JUNE ALLIANCE Annual General Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 . . . . . . . .Oshawa, ON OMHA Annual General Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 ?13 . . . . .TBA OHA Annual General Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA OHF Annual General Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-27 . . . . . .Toronto, ON - 116 - - 117 - What is it? : The OHF has received the permission of the CHA to conduct a pilot research project on the effects of body checking at younger age levels (Atom) 9-10. Current CHA rules do not permit body checking in minor hockey until the Pee Wee (11-12 years old) age divisions. Continuing September 1, 2003, Minor Atom and Atom competitive (or Rep.) teams will be permitted to body check, allowing the CHA to monitor whether changes to the current rules are required. It is expected that this study will measure a variety of variables over the 2003- 2004 hockey season. WHO is involved? : The OHF envisions that all players in rep. levels are eligible to participate in the Body Checking Pilot Program. Once all terms and conditions of the study have been completed with Hockey Canada, the OHF will notify all associations as soon as possible. The Research Study will NOT affect any teams within the Ontario Women뭩 Hockey Association and will not apply to any House league teams within the OHF. This Pilot Program will not affect any other Branch in Hockey Canada. WHY are we doing this? :To gather proper statistical data in order to make a proper determination as to whether there should be Body Checking at all levels of Minor Hockey in Hockey Canada and / or determine the age at which Body Checking should be introduced. Safety and Risk Management: One of the primary reasons the OHF requested permission to conduct this Pilot Program on Body Checking was for the safety and well being of the players. Many believe, that the introduction of Body Checking at the early stages of a player뭩 experience will enhance the overall skill development of that player in the long run and improve the overall safety of the player throughout their hockey career. It is a documented fact that when Body Checking is introduced at the Pee Wee age group, the injury rate rapidly increases. There are many factors to this increase rate, with the differing size and maturity level seen as primary reasons. The Pilot Program will measure these effects at the lower age groups of Minor Atom and Atom to determine their impact as players enter traditional body checking age divisions. Inter-Branch Play: This Pilot Program will NOT be in effect for situations when OHF teams are playing other teams from outside of the OHF. The Pilot Program will only apply to OHF competition. For example, tournament play where teams from the United States or other CHA Branches (including all west of Wawa, Kingston and east in Ontario) will NOT have body checking. Tournament organizers should be aware of this and advise all teams prior to the tournament whether body checking will or will not be allowed. BODY CHECKING PILOT PROGRAM INFORMATION HIGHLIGHTS Support Mechanisms: Since obtaining the approval to conduct the Body Checking Pilot Program, the OHF Development Council has been actively developing support mechanisms for those involved in the Pilot Program. These are highlighted as follows: Coaches: The Coach Committee has developed a Body Checking Seminar that will be mandatory for all Atom coaches involved in the Pilot Program. This would help ensure that all coaches involved receive the latest information and instruction on the proper coaching techniques involving Body Checking. The seminar will involve the 4-step progression of Body Checking, which includes: position-angling, stick, body contact and body checking. We anticipate that these seminars will commence in August. Trainers: The OHF Trainers Committee will be reinforcing the concepts of safety and injury management that are currently taught in the HTCP to all Trainers. Special attention will be placed on the prevention of injuries in the Minor Atom and Atom age categories. Officials: The OHF Officials Committee will also be emphasizing the rules and / or rule changes to those Officials doing Minor Atom and Atom games. The OHF will also be adopting a ?Zero Tolerance?policy on rule infractions that officials will be enforcing next season. Research Group: Research will be conducted by a consortium of researchers from across the province. Their purpose is to gather data and report the findings of the study. The OHF will be part of a steering committee to assist the researcher in their efforts. The OHF will also be responsible for any educational programs that will enhance the Pilot Program such as the Body Checking Seminar, Trainers and Officials programs. Associations will also have some responsibility to provide data to the research group on an ongoing basis. Pilot Program Measurements: The OHF Pilot Program will measure a variety of areas which will include: Injury Rates, Penalties, Attitudes / Opinions, and Skill Development. The parameters of the study are being finalized with the CHA Research Committee at this time. -118 - - 119 - BURSARY PROGRAM PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS 1998 Randy Austin, Andrea Druthar, Ryan Lebold, Richard White 1999 Michael Liley, Joel Kavtvitz, Benjamin King 2000 Nicole Dunn, James Fortin, Christine Heyding, Lesley Johnson, Shephanie Johnston, Scott Keys Katherine Russell, Jonathon Saunders, Nicholas Orton 2001 Micheal Craig, Kyle Foster, Nick Gibson, Joella Jacklin, Darek Johnston, Thomas Jukes, Blake Strong Corey Windover, Kristen Whitney, Brad Wood 2002 Cam Abbott, Chris Abbott, Robyn Carson, Andrew DiMaria, Jared Drewnowsky, Jenna Durnin, Greg Fargo, Paul Guevremont, Veronica Harris, Jacob Henderson, Matthew Hotham, Jeff Hristovski, Scott Kirby, Ryan Lahie, Andrew Martin, Justin Martin, Jeff O묭onnell, Bryan Smith, Darryl Westcott, David Wray 2003 Michael Alonzi, Matthew Bowie, Ryan Butchereit, Mathew DeMarco, Ryan Gaertner, Stephane Gervais, Sarah Giesler, Mark Gregoire, Kevin Grygiel, Valerie Horan, Miranda Humphrey, Tiffany Latoski, Lauren Leighton, Brent Martens, Danny Parrack, Jared Puterman, Allison Roach, DeeAnna Smith, Richard Smith, Daniel Robert Taylor, Russell Walsh, Christopher Werstein NOTES - 120 - 1185 Eglinton Ave. East Toronto, Ontario M3C 3C6 Tel: 416.426.7249 Fax: 416.426.7347 Email: [email protected] w w w . o h f . o n . c a Together Everyone Achieves More As trustees of the game, we dedicate ourselves to ensuring safe and enjoyable experiences for all amateur hockey participants by providing unified and progressive leadership OHF 2003/2004 Handbook Our Mission: Our Mission: