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CVMHA GUIDELINES
1.0 CVMHA PHILOSOPHY
a. To promote, govern and improve organized minor hockey by authority of the Canadian Hockey Association and the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association.
b. To foster among its members, supporters and teams a general community spirit.
c. To maintain and increase in the game of hockey.
d. To have and exercise the general care, supervision and direction over the playing interest of its teams and players.
2.0 CVMHA PROGRAMS
The CVMHA offers three hockey programs INITIATION for beginners, HOUSE for recreational and developing players, and REP for teams representing CVMHA at a competitive level of play.
2.1 Initiation Program
This program is designed for beginners generally ranging from five (5) to nine (9) years of age. They progress at different rates. The emphasis is on enjoyment and skill acquisition. The CVMHA has adopted the CHA Initiation Program, and all Initiation coaches are expected to adhere to the CHA Initiation manuals in coaching and developing players.
2.1.1 Objectives:
· To have fun
· To stimulate interest in hockey and a desire to continue participation
· To develop basic hockey skills, the concepts of cooperation, sportsmanship, and leadership
· To encourage initiative, and
· To prepare players for further participation in CVMHA hockey programs
2.1.2 Definitions
Practice All players on ice for entire session. Can include pond hockey while other players are involved in skill stations.
¾ Ice Slots Three teams on ice at one time. Two teams in controlled scrimmage from blue line to far end while one team working on applicable Initiation Program skills from same blue line to nearest goal line. Teams rotate from game station to skill station on fixed time intervals. The intent is to have all players on ice at all times.
Pond Hockey Cross ice ½ ice scrimmages. Low organization, no fixed amount of players, no positional play, multiple pucks, emphasis on fun. A high level of puck contact stressed.
2.1.3 Structure
Initiation A
Objective: Emphasis on fun and skill development
League: Scoreboard is not used and there are no league standings
Teams: Smaller ability groups within a larger group; 12 to 14 players each.
Age: Generally 5-6 years old in their first or second year of hockey
Ice: Full ice for approximately 30 players
Coaches: Initiation instructors utilizing integrated station approach
Misc: - Practice to game ratio of 3:1
- No full ice games
- No Travel
- Fun day at end of season
Initiation B
Objective: Emphasis on fun and skill development
League: Scoreboard is not used and there are no league standings
Teams: Teams with a maximum 14 to 16 players each.
Age: Seven (7) years old in their third year of hockey
Ice: Full ice for approximately 30 players
Coaches: Initiation instructors utilizing integrated station approach
Misc: - Practice to game ratio of 3:1
- ¾ ice * pond hockey * recommended for entire season.
- Maximum of two (2) out of town tournaments per child
- Fun day at end of season
Initiation C
Objective: Emphasis on fun and skill development. Introduce team concepts.
League: Scoreboard is used but there are no league standings
Teams: Teams with a maximum 14 to 16 players each.
Age: Eight (8) years old in their fourth year of hockey
Ice: Full ice for approximately 25 players
Coaches: Initiation instructors utilizing integrated station approach and full ice drills
Misc: - Practice to game ratio of 3:1until December 31 then 2:1 for balance of season.
- Full ice games
- Dressed goalies on a rotational basis
- Introduction of referees
- Equal opportunity for all players to attend exhibition games, and maximum of three (3) out of town tournaments (at CVMHA Executives discretion)
- Any travel outside of EKMHA must be approved by CVMHA Executive.
Initiation D
Objective: Emphasis on fun and skill development. Develop team concepts.
League: Scoreboard is used but there are no league standings
Teams: Teams with a maximum 14 players each.
Age: Nine (9) years old in their fifth year of hockey
Ice: Full ice for approximately 25 players
Coaches: Initiation instructors utilizing integrated station approach and full ice drills; strongly suggested attaining “Coaches Level”
Misc: - Practice to game ratio of 3:1until December 31 then 2:1 for balance of season.
- Dressed goalies on a rotational basis
- Referees for games
- Equal opportunity for all players to attend exhibition games, and maximum of four (4) out of town tournaments (at CVMHA Executives discretion)
- One “select” team, consisting of nine (9) year old players only, may attend a Novice select tournament during the season. This tournament is counted as one of the four (4) out of town.
- Any travel outside of EKMHA must be approved by CVMHA Executive.
2.1.4 Player Movement
Players may be moved from level to level within the Initiation program based on the ability of the player. Any player movement is at the discretion of the CVMHA Executive and the Head Coach (coaches from both levels involved). Consultation with the player’s parent(s) and both coaches must take place prior to the decision to move the player. The best time to have a player movement is early in the season. No player may play up in the Atom Division unless they are ten (10) years old prior to January 1st, except with special permission from the CVMHA Executive.
2.1.5 Team Selections
Head Coaches in the Initiation Program A, B, C, and D levels formulate equally balanced teams. Teams and coaches and teams are matched dependent on where Coaches’ child is placed. Some fine tuning may be required for specific requests at the discretion of the Head Coach of that division.
2.1.6 Coaches
a) Initiation Coaches, Instructors, Directors must be certified by taking the BCAHA eight (8) hour Initiation Program Instructors Course offered each year by CVMHA.
b) See also “section 4 – Coaches” and “Appendix B – Coaches Code of Ethics” in this document.
c) For any situations not covered in the Guidelines contact the Head Coach for direction.
2.2 House Program
This program is designed for recreational and developing players. It includes male and female players, from Atom through to Midget age who want to play hockey as a recreational sport or who need further skill development before being able to enter the Rep Program.
2.2.1 Objectives
This program is for players ranging from ten (10) to seventeen (17) years of age by January 1st of that playing season. The emphasis is on fun, skill development and recreation.
2.2.2 Structure
The House program is divided into five Divisions:
Atom Open to players age (10) or eleven (11) prior to January 1 of that playing season.
Pee Wee Open to players age twelve (12) or thirteen (13) prior to January 1st of that playing season
Bantam Open to players age (14) or fifteen (15) prior to January 1 of that playing season
Midget Open to players (14) or fifteen (15) prior to January 1 of that playing season
Female Open to female players age from twelve (12) to seventeen (17) years of age by January 1 of that playing season
2.2.3 Overage Players
a) Players must play as an overage player on the next younger aged House team if there are insufficient players to form a House team in their age appropriate Division (e.g. if after Midget Rep team selections there are insufficient players to form a Midget House team, Midget-aged players play on the Bantam House team).
b) Players may play as an overage player on a younger aged House team under special circumstances (e.g. limited skill development) provided they have the approval of the Coaches involved and the Head Coach.
c) Special rules may apply to overage players during game play (e.g. a limit on the number of goals they may score).
2.2.4 Practices
a) All House teams will operate with the same basic practice routine as set out in CHA manuals and from time to time by the CVMHA – utilizing stations, drills, and scrimmages.
b) Practice to game ratio of 3:1 prior to December 31st, then 2:1 for the balance of the season.
2.2.5 In-Town Leagues
a) Coaches are to make balanced teams for in-town House leagues based on results of tiering program sessions. Coaches doing player evaluations must use CVMHA Tiering program.
b) Exhibition games may be held early in the season as an aid to evaluation of team balance.
2.2.6 Exhibition Games and Tournaments
a) House team players may participate in a maximum of three (3) out of town tournaments (in addition to East Kootenay League tiering and playoff tournaments) unless otherwise approved by the CVHMA Executive.
b) House team Manager or Coach must at all times notify the CVMHA President when teams are scheduled to play out of town.
2.2.7 League Play
a) All House teams may compete in their respective division and tier in the East Kootenay Minor Hockey Association (MHA) League. East Kootenay MHA rules and regulations will apply.
b) If CVHMA is assessed a fine or cost for failure to appear at scheduled out of town games, the Executive Committee may assess the team involved the subject fine or cost.
2.3 Rep Program
This program is designed for players with the requisite skill, desire and attitude to play hockey on a team that will represent CVHMA at a competitive level of play in the East Kootenay League.
2.3.1 Objectives
This program is designed for players ranging from ten (10) to seventeen (17) years of age. The emphasis is on fun, skill development, and competition.
2.3.2 Division/Categories
Midget “A”
Will consist of one (1) team that will compete in the East Kootenay MHA League and be eligible to compete for the BCAHA Provincial Competition. It will be composed of the highest skilled players in the division. No restriction on first to second year players. Team should consist of a minimum of twelve (12) players and two (2) goalies.
Bantam “A”
Will consist of one (1) team that will compete in the East Kootenay MHA League and be eligible to compete for the BCAHA Provincial Competition. It will be composed of the highest skilled players in the division. No restriction on first to second year players. Team should consist of a minimum of twelve (12) players and two (2) goalies.
Atom Developmental
Will consist of one (1) team to play in a tier determined by the EKMHA Tiering Tournament. No restriction on first to second year players except in cases of equal ability the second year player will be picked. Team should consist of a minimum of fourteen (14) players and two goalies.
Female
Will consist of one (1) team to play in one to the East Kootenay League Divisions and be eligible to compete for the BCAHA Provincial Competition. Team should consist of a minimum of fourteen (14) players and two goalies.
Single “A” Category
CVMHA Peewee, Bantam, and Midget Rep teams register and compete in the Single “A” Category of their respective Division. Single “A” Category status is determined by CVMHA’s average annual Mutual Aid Registration of Midget, Bantam, and PeeWee – aged players form the previous three (3) years being below ninety-five (95) [See BCAHA Regulation 4: Minor Hockey Categories]. Teams may request playing up in a higher category (e.g. Double “AA”) if the team’s skill warrants such movement. Requests by a coach to have their team play in a higher category must be submitted to the CVMHA Executive no later than November 15th, for review. Only requests that are approved by the CVMHA Executive will be forwarded to the BCAHA at time of player registration (i.e. carding).
2.3.3 Player/Team Registration
a) All players and officials on PeeWee, Bantam, and Midget Rep teams must be registered (i.e. carded) on CHA certificated [Note – carding rules do not apply to Atom Rep teams]
b) To form a Peewee, Bantam and Midget Rep team eligible for EKMHA League and BCAHA Provincial competition, a minimum of one (1) certified coach, one (1) certified Safety Person, and twelve (12) players, at least one (1) whom must be a goalie, shall be carded by December 1st. PeeWee Rep teams do not have to designate one of their players as a goaltender and can rotate players through this position.
c) Completed CHA player registration certificates (i.e. cards) must be returned to the Registrar by November 15, for review prior to submission to BCAHA.
d) There shall be no carded player movement after December 1st at the Rep level with the exception of injury replacements, with CVMHA Executive approval.
e) After January 10th in any year, no carded players may play more than five (5) games for a team in a higher carded Division (e.g. Bantam, Midget) or Category (e.g. “AA”, “AAA”) without Board approval.
f) Carded players shall not play on non-carded teams (e.g. House team).
g) For more information about Rep player and team registrations see “Appendix A – Important Dates to Remember”
2.3.4 Rep Team Tryouts and Selection Process
a) Registered players may try out for a Rep team in their age-appropriate Division. The player’s skills, coach ability, attitude and work ethic will decide if the player will be selected for that team.
b) Players chosen first in order of ability. If first and second year players are of equal ability, then the second year player shall be selected, except for Midget Rep teams where no preference is given to second year players.
c) All players must go through an evaluation process before selections are made, the objective being to identify weakness and strengths with results to be used as a teaching guide by coaches in the upcoming season.
d) Coaches doing player evaluations must use BCAHA “Coaches Manual” tiering program criteria for tiering Atom, PeeWee, Bantam and Midget division players.
e) The responsibility of player selections is with the coaching staff of the particular team.
f) Coaching staff have some very tough decisions to make in their selection of players. Unfortunately, through the process of selection, not everyone will be selected to the teams they are trying out for.
g) Exhibition games may be held early in the season as an aid to evaluation of individual player strengths, team composition and balance.
2.3.5 Player Movement
a) No player will transfer to a higher division team without the express permission of the CVMHA (1998) Executive.
b) In deciding the movement of players, the Executive shall consider all relevant factors including:
- CHA constitution, by-laws and regulations
- BCAHA constitution,, by-laws and regulations
- East Kootenay MHA, by-laws and regulations
- CVMHA (1998) Constitution and Guidelines
- The player’s views
- The views of the players parents/guardians
- The views of the coaches of the affected teams
- The views/recommendations of the Head Coach
- The effects on the relinquishing and receiving teams
- The position played by the player (special rules may apply to goaltenders), and
- The skill level of the player
c) No player will play or practice on two different teams or division, except with special permission from the CVMHA Executive.
d) A roster of each team must be given to the CVMHA President by December 1st, copies of which will be retained on CVMHA files as well as being forwarded to the East Kootenay District Director.
e) Any changes initiated by the Coach, in the composition of the team should not take place after December 1st, with the exception of injury, illness, discipline, new registrations or any other valid reason.
2.3.6 Practices
a) Practice to game ratio of 3:1 prior to December 31st and then 2:1 for the balance of the season.
b) Rep team practice times shall be used for the teaching of basic fundamentals, individual skills and team play and should not be spent on stretching, warm up exercises or in discussions on the ice. Stretching, warm up and team discussions can and should be done in the dressing room before practice. Conditioning for the most part, can be carried out off the ice on the non practice days either individually or as a team if coach so desires.
c) Chalkboard and dressing room discussion should be used to introduce and develop team play and systems and to advise players as to what will be attempted and what it is intended to accomplish at each practice. As a guideline, it is suggested that players be dressed and ready ½ hour before ice time for stretching and warn-up and pre-ice discussion.
2.3.7 Exhibition Games and Tournaments
a) The CVMHA Atom Developmental team may go to a maximum of four (4) out of town tournaments in addition to the East Kootenay League tierng and playoff tournament, unless otherwise approved by the CVMHA Executive.
b) The CVMHA PeeWee, Bantam, Midget and Female teams may go to a maximum of five (5) out of town tournaments in addition to the East Kootenay League and Zone playoff tournament, unless otherwise approved by the CVMHA Executive.
c) Rep teams shall not travel out of the East Kootenay zone without first obtaining permission of the President CVMHA. Rep teams shall not travel out of province or host an out of province team without first obtaining an out of province request form from the President, CVMHA thirty (30) days in advance of travel or hosting.
2.3.8 League Play
a) All Rep teams shall compete on their respective Division in the East Kootenay MHA League. East Kootenay MHA rules and regulations shall apply.
b) If CVMHA is assessed a fine or cost due to a team’s failure to appear at a scheduled out of town game, the Executive Committee may assess the team involved with the subject fine or cost.
c) All teams entered in the East Kootenay League qualify for East Kootenay playoffs.
3.0 PLAYERS
3.1 Responsibilities
a) Players not registered with the CVMHA may not participate in any on or off ice activity.
b) Players who have been selected for a Rep team, but have not paid their Rep fees for extra ice are prohibited from both practicing and playing with the team until such time as the Rep fees are paid in full.
c) Registered players must wear full approved equipment when playing or practicing.
4.0 COACHES
4.1 Selection
a) All CVMHA coaching positions are reviewed annually by the Head Coach.
b) Prospective coaches shall fill our CVMHA coaching application prior to selection.
c) The Head Coach shall recommend to the Executive Committee the appointment of all coaches. In the event of more than one candidate for the position, a committee will select the successful coach.
4.2 Certification
a) All coaches should obtain their “Coaches Level” within the first two years of coaching.
4.3 Responsibilities
4.3.1 Coaching
a) Coaches shall see that all players in their teams receive fair and equal ice time.
b) Coaches shall insist on discipline of players in regard to team play, skill development and total effort as well as sportsmanship and fair play toward competitors, in dealing with their players.
c) Coaches shall be responsible for discipline of players, not only on the ice, but at all times players are under their charge including attendance in arenas, dressing rooms, vehicles and buses and all other public places, while raveling as a team.
d) Coaches shall not themselves, nor shall they permit
- the illegal consumption of drugs or alcohol
- smoking in the dressing rooms
- swearing in dressing rooms, on the bench, or on the ice
- abuse of referees, or officials for any reason
- intimidation and abuse of players by each other
- intentional damage or destruction of property or equipment
e) Coaches should expect the same above discipline guidelines from assistant coaches, managers, team officials and parents.
f) No coach or team official shall give players any form of performance enhancing substances. NO SUBSTANCES even if they have ABSOLUTELY NO ENHANCMENT VALUE, shall be touted and given as such (i.e. placebos, candies, drinks). To avoid any misunderstanding, it is advised that coaches and team officials supply only water to the team. Drinks supplied to teams may be given to players as a thirst quencher, not an enhancement drink. Disregard of this directive will result in disciplinary action. Water only on the players bench.
g) Coaches shall have the authority to discipline a player or players for a single incident for any portion of two games only, on their own initiative. If, in their opinion, further or more severe disciplinary action is required or advisable, including permanent removal of a player from the team, then the Head Coach and the discipline committee shall be notified, and no further action shall be taken except with the concurrence and that the direction of the discipline committee.
h) All 10 minute misconducts, 5 minute majors, games misconducts, gross misconducts, or match penalties must be reported to the Vice-President CVMHA within 72 hours of the game, for disciplinary review.
4.3.2 Team Management
a) Coaches of all teams shall appoint a team manager to be responsible for team logistics (e.g. tournament entries, uniforms, travel, funs, phoning). Coaches of carded Rep teams are to ensure the team manager is carded on a CHA Officials Certificate.
b) Coaches of carded Rep teams shall appoint a team trainer certified in the CHA Safety Program, and carded on CHA Officials Certificate.
c) Coaches of carded Rep teams must ensure CHA Officials and Player registration certificates (i.e. cards) are completed for their team an submitted to CVMHA Registrar by November 15th.
4.4 Expected Behaviour of CVMHA Coaches and Team Officials
a) Those individuals accepting the position of coach do so knowing that they become the most important individual to the Team. By leadership, the coach establishes a model that players will mold a significant portion of their attitude toward the game. This fact is especially true in minor hockey were players are in the formative years of their life.
b) Therefore, coaches and other team officials that circumvent the rules and regulations as established by hockey’s governing body must be dealt with severely, because in doing so, those individuals are not only expressing their attitude toward the game but are molding the attitudes of the players surrounding them.
c) Following are a few points that coaches and other team officials must keep in mind:
i. Abusive language by any team member is not tolerated. The adults must set the standards and the controls.
ii. Do not allow any abuse of officials.
iii. The official game report is in fact the official record of the contest. The coach must make sure that the information recorded in the game sheet is correct before signing.
iv. Obtain a current copy of the BCAHA Constitution, By-Laws and Regulations, a copy of the official CHA Rule Book, and a copy of the CVMHA Guidelines, and be knowledgeable about the rules, regulations and guidelines as they affect their team.
v. Know the eligibility of all team members. Ensure that members have al been properly carded or suspensions fully served before playing them.
vi. Make sure games, tournaments or other events are properly sanctioned before entering.
vii. Know the procedure for registering any complaints. For any action to result, concerns must be properly channeled.
viii. See the BCAHA Guide of Hockey Administration for the Code of Ethics for traveling teams.
ix. The illegal use of alcohol or drugs will not be tolerated. Anyone found guilty will be subject to suspension.
x. Coaches and other team officials shall read and sign the “Coaches Code of Ethics” (see appendix B).
xi. Coaches and team officials shall be subject to a Criminal Record Search.
5.0 TEAM MANAGERS
5.1 Designation
All teams shall have a person designated as the Team Manager.
5.2 Responsibilities
The Team Manager shall support the team’s caching staff and be responsible for off-ice administration of the team and its activities.
Team Finances
· Budget
· Collecting and paying team costs (e.g. tournament entry fees)
· Obtaining and repaying cash advances from CVMHA for tournaments etc.
· Financial statements
Fund-raising(see Section 16 – Fund-raising below)
Travel / Logistics
· Coordinate tournament play with league schedule
· Coordinate travel of team members to out of town games or tournaments, encourage team vehicles to travel together if possible.
· DO NOT TRAVEL DURING POOR ROAD CONDITIONS
· Arrange / book accommodations
Uniforms
· Responsible for bringing uniforms to games and ensuring their return following each game.
· Responsible for regular cleaning and maintenance of jerseys during playing season.
· Responsible for returning jerseys to CVMHA Equipment Director at completion of playing season
Communication
· Hold regular on-going meetings with team parents throughout the season to share information and discuss fund raising, tournaments, travel etc.
· Prepare handout information (e.g. team newsletter, financial statements)
· Phoning
Other
· Ensure proper completion and filing of team’s game sheets
· Arrange time keepers for home games
· Delegate manager’s duties, as appropriate, to team parents.
6.0 TEAM TRAINERS
6.1 Qualifications
a) All carded Rep teams shall have a person designated as the Team Trainer. The person will be certified in the CHA Safety Program.
b) Although not mandatory, Initiation, Atom Rep, and House teams are strongly encouraged to designate a Team Trainer who has been certified in the CHA Safety Program.
6.2 Responsibilities
(also see “Section 13 – Mutual aid” and “Section 14 – Recognition and Prevention of Harassment and Abuse”)
a) The Team Trainer shall support the team’s coaching staff and be responsible for the on and off ice safety of the team and its individual members during approved hockey activities, including:
· preparation and implementation of an Emergency Action Plan
· assessment of player injuries (application of ice packs)
· distribution of Mutual Aid Claim Forms to injured players
· awareness and prevention of harassment and abuse
7.0 CVMHA EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
7.1 Conduct
a) An Executive Member of CVMHA is an executive member first, parent/spectator second.
b) At all times conduct around rinks and hockey functions shall be without compromise. Conduct shall be considered to be under scrutiny at all times and therefore above reproach.
c) Any complaints that Executive Members have about players, coaches, referees, parents or other executive members shall be made through the proper channels (i.e. Head Coach, Referee-In-Chief, etc.)
7.2 Conflict of Interest
a) All Executive Members shall advise in writing to the Association, any business or holdings they have that may be deemed a conflict of interest. This shall include supply of services and goods required by CVMHA. No Executive Member shall receive personal gain unless a fair bid process has been followed.
b) While it is acknowledged that virtually all Executive Members will have an affiliation with a team, coach or player, in all cases COMMON SENSE shall prevail. Should a vote be required affecting an individual or team that an Executive Member has direct (first party) relationship to, that Executive Member shall declare the relationship.
7.3 Responsibilities
The responsibilities of members of the CVHMA Executive are described in the Constitution. A listing of their key responsibilities throughout the season are listed in the attached Appendix D – CVHMA Executive Planner, and in their Job Description as maintained on file in the CVHMA office.
8.0 ICE SCHEDULING & UTILIZATION
8.1 Ice Schedules
a) Ice will be distributed to divisions on the basis of player registration.
b) CVMHA strives to allocate sufficient ice for at least two practice slots per team per week, and will allocate weekend game slots equally to all teams Atom and above.
8.2 Ice Utilization
a) Any wishing to book ice or cancel ice must do so fourteen (14) days in advance through the Ice Convener.
b) Ice may only be booked by the Ice Convener or President.
9.0 EXHIBITION / TOURNAMENT GAME APPROVAL
9.1 Approval Procedures
a) All teams playing out of province teams, either at home or away, must first complete an Out-of-Province request with the CVMHA President or their designate.
b) Any Teams must receive permission from the CVMHA President to participate in tournaments, Score sheets must be submitted or return to Statistician.
c) Any player additional (player pick-up) for out of town play must be approved by Head Coach or Executive.
10.0 Travel
a) Mutual Aid does not cover travel to and from practices and games; therefore players should not drive to their team’s out of town games or activities.
b) Players are prohibited from transporting other players.
c) Teams are not compelled to travel during poor road conditions. The decision is left to the discretion of the team coach, officials and parents at the time of proposed travel. [NOTE – poor road conditions is an acceptable reason to cancel regularly scheduled East Kootenay League games without penalty.]
11.0 GAME SHEETS /STATS
11.1 Procedures for Filing Game Sheets
a) Game sheets for all games, whether exhibition, league, tournament, or play-offs, shall be given to the Stats Director immediately after the games having been played. A box will be provided for collection of these original game sheets.
b) Out of town tournament game sheets are the responsibility of the individual coaches.
c) Monthly stat. sheets must be turned in before the end of each month to the Director Statistics. Failure to do so may result in ice time being withheld from that team.
d) The Stats Director will provide the East Kootenay Rep director with appropriate copies, and give Vice President CVMHA a copy of game sheets with any misconducts (10 minute, games, gross, and match) for determination of any additional disciplinary action for these individuals.
e) Teams will be charged with any fees which are charged to CVMHA for non-compliance.
12.0 UNIFORMS
12.1 Use
a) Uniforms shall be used for games only. They shall be given out and collected each game.
b) Uniforms are the property of CVMHA (1998). Any alterations to jerseys require the express approval of the Executive.
c) Uniforms must be returned to the Equipment Director upon completion of the season.
12.2 Care
a) Uniforms shall be washed on a regular basis during playing season.
13.0 MUTUAL AID
a) The Mutual Aid fund provides assistance to injured players. The booklet “Mutual Aid Fund for Minor Hockey”, produced and updated from time to time by BCAHA, must be consulted for information about the fund and its application.
b) All players must be registered with the BCAHA Mutual Aid Fund for Minor Hockey.
c) Mutual Aid registration takes place at the same time as the player’s minor hockey registration. The CVMHA registration fee is inclusive of both fees.
d) In the event of an injury, the Mutual Aid claim form (available from the CVMHA Risk Manager) must be completed and returned to the CVMHA Risk Manager who submits it to BCAHA.
e) When a player signs a CHA Player’s Certificate then the player’s Mutual Aid number is recorded on the team roster.
f) If a player misses a game or practice due to injury or illness and is under a physicians care, prior to playing or practicing again, the player must receive written approval from said physician before returning to the ice. The written approval must be given to the CVMHA Risk Manager.
g) A copy of the Mutual Aid claim form is to be retained by the CVMHA.
h) Fund raising activities are not covered by Mutual Aid.
14. RECOGNITION AND PREVENTION OF HARASSMENT AND ABUSE
14.1 Policy
It is the policy of the Creston Valley Minor Hockey Association (1998) CVMHA, that neither harassment, in any of its forms, nor abuse, whether physical, emotional or sexual, will be tolerated in any of its programs. The CVMHA expects every team, coach, on or off ice official, volunteer, parent or guardian while participating in any of CVMHA’s programs to take action to prevent any type of harassment and / or abuse, and specifically to:
· Protect participants from any kind of maltreatment or abuse,
· Refrain from harassing behavior,
· Respond promptly and informally to minor incidents of harassment,
· Follow reporting procedures (see “subsection 14.4 – Duty to Report) for responding to incidents or complaints of abuse, neglect or harassment.
14.2 Background
In keeping with one of CVMHA’s primary purposes “to have and exercise the general care, supervision and direction over the playing interest if its teams and players”, and our mission of “ensuring meaningful opportunities and enjoyable experiences in a safe, sportsmanlike environment”, CVMHA, in partnership with our governing organizations [Canada Hockey Association (CHA), and British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association (BCAHA)], will so all it can to prevent abuse, neglect and harassment of its participants during the conduct of its programs and activities. The CVMHA is committed to the highest possible standards of care for its participants.
Abuse and neglect are community problems which require urgent attention. To this end, the Province of British Columbia has mandatory reporting laws regarding abuse and neglect of children and youth. The CVMHA is committed to doing its part to help reduce and prevent the abuse and neglect of participants. The CVMHA realizes that persons working closely with the children and youth have a special awareness of abusive situations; therefore these people have a reporting responsibility to ensure the safety of young people participating in their programs.
Harassment is unacceptable and harmful and will not be tolerated. The CVMHA 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 CVMHA recognizes that not all incidents of harassment are equally serious in their consequences. Harassment covers a wide spectrum behaviors and the response to harassment must be equally broad in range, appropriate to the behaviors in question, and capable of providing a constructive remedy. 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.
14.3 Definitions
Abuse and neglect – Child abuse in any form of physical, emotional and/or sexual mistreatment or lack of care which cause physical injury or emotional damage to a child. A common characteristic of all forms of abuse against a child is an abuse of power of authority and/or a breach of trust. Within British Columbia a person is considered a child up to the age of nineteen years of age.
Harassment – Harassment is conduct, gestures or comments which are insulting. Intimidating, humiliating, hurtful, malicious, degrading or otherwise offensive to an individual or group of individuals, and which create a hostile or intimidating environment or which negatively affect a person’s performance. Harassment is often based on distinguishable characteristics for which discrimination is prohibited under human rights legislation, such as race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation and religion. Harassment may occur not only between someone in a position of power or authority and an adult in a subordinate position (e.g. coach to adult aged player, or head coach to a team coach), but also between peers (e.g. player to player in the same age group, parent to official, coach to coach). Behaviors which are defined as harassment when directed towards a peer or perpetrated between adults are defined as abuse when directed towards a child or youth. (see appendix b – Harassment & Abuse: Similarities, Differences and Distinguishing Characteristics, for additional information about abuse and harassment, their similarities and differences)
14.4 Duty to Report
a) Should incidents or complaints of harassment, abuse or neglect arise they are to be reported as follows:
Harassment – minor incidents (e.g. inappropriate jokes) should be corrected promptly and informally, taking a constructive approach, with the aim of bringing about a change in negative attitudes and behaviors.
Harassment – serious incidents (e.g. course of repeated taunting, any form of sexual or physical assault) must be dealt with in a timely fashion by reporting them to the President, CVMHA. The manes of the parties and the circumstances of the complaint will be kept confidential except where disclosure is necessary for the purposes of investigating the incident or complaint, or taking disciplinary measures. Anyone making a complaint which is found to be clearly unfounded, false, malicious or frivolous will be subject to discipline.
Hazing – must be reported in a timely fashion to the President, CVMHA.
Neglect, Physical Abuse, or Sexual Abuse – must be promptly reported directly to the Local Police and/or Child Protection Agency, and notice that such a report has been made should also be given to the President, CVMHA. [NOTE: In the case of neglect or physical abuse by a CVMHA member the local police or child protection agency may opt to turn the matter back to CVMHA for appropriate action]
15.0 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
a) All minor hockey falls within the jurisdiction of the Canadian Hockey Association (CHA) and the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association (BCAHA) and as such, penalties for rule infractions in a game are laid our by these governing organizations. Additionally, CVMHA is a member of the East Kootenay Minor Hockey Association (EKMHA), and competes within this Association under the umbrella of the CHA/BCAHA rule structure. The EKMHA has some further rules to augment their operation and the CVMHA is subject to these regulations as well. A player registered with the CVMHA then is subject to the rules and penalties as called for by all the organizations with which CVMHA is affiliated.
b) When a referee penalizes a player in a game, they do so with the full authority of the CHA/BCAHA/EKMHA behind them. CVMHA is bound by the rules and regulations of these senior organizations as interpreted by game official.
c) CVHA has the authority to add on further penalty assessments if a game situation calls for it (e.g. repeated suspension penalties).
d) SEE CVMHA CONSTITUTION FOR STRUCTURE AND OPERATION OF DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE.
16.0 FUND-RAISING
16.1 Policy
a) MONEY MUST BE EARNED NOT SOLICITED
b) Current jersey sponsors are not to be approached for further financial support without the express prior approval of the Executive. These sponsors have already been solicited for financial support and therefore should not be solicited again.
c) All monies raised are to be given to the CVMHA to be dispersed by way of a budget submission by the team.
d) Team expenses are to be submitted in budget form monthly with no expenditures paid out until money (funds) have been earned and deposited with CVMHA.
e) CVMHA is not liable for any team expenses in excess of money raised. Surplus funds will remain with CVMHA.
16.2 Proposals
a) Team fund raising proposals must be submitted to the CVMHA Executive for review and approval before they are implemented. The proposal must include:
i) a description of the proposed fund-raising activity(ies) or event(s).
ii) a budget of the cost of the fund-raising effort and the revenues it is projected to raise.
iii) An itemization of what the funds are to be used for. [NOTE: Eligible team expenses include, tournament entry fees, and player transportation, lodging, and food, but not clothing, or merchandise, etc.]
16.3 Frequency
a) All teams will be allowed to hold one major fund raiser per season approved by the Executive to offset team expenses.
b) In the case where one or more teams make Provincials, additional fund raising may be done subject to the approval of CVMHA Executive.
16.4 Roles and Responsibilities
a) Team fund-raising is to be conducted by the team concerned, and not CVMHA.
b) Coaching staff within a team is discouraged from taking on fundraising functions as their time is taken up with the team.
c) Responsible parents should take on team fund raising by way of consensus among the parent group.
16.5 CVMHA Logo
a) The CVMHA logo is to be used only on approved merchandise and clothing items. Proposals for the use of the CVMHA logo must be submitted to the Executive Committee for review and approval.
16.6 Miscellaneous
a) No Minor Hockey player may drive or operate a vehicle for the purposes of fund raising.
17.0 JOHN BUCYK HONOUR ROLL
#07/14 Moved by Pam, Seconded by Sara that CVMHA will no longer continue with the Johnny Bucyk Awards. CARRIED
In trying to promote the importance of education along with sports, former Boston Bruin player, has agreed to sponsor the John Bucyk Honour Roll. This award is open to all CVMHA players from grades 4 through 12.
Grade 4 – 7
Any Minor Hockey Player who receives an A or B average with no mark below C+ on their report cards, and who shows good effort and attitude during the hockey season will receive an award at the yearend banquet.
Grade 8 – 12
Any Minor Hockey player who makes the honour roll at Price Charles Secondary School (80% average or better with no “I” – Incomplete, “F” – Fail, or “C”) during the regular hockey season will receive an award at the yearend banquet.
Each honour roll recipient is typically awarded an embroidered crest, with the Creston Bruins “C” logo and the words “John Bucyk Honour Roll [year]”.
A special onetime only award (typically an unlined zip shell jacket with an embroidered Creston Bruins “C” logo and the words John Bucyk Honour Roll”) is given in addition to the embroidered crest, to Honour Roll recipients during their first year in high school that they are an honour roll award recipient.
All students receiving Honour Roll Awards will receive a letter of congratulations from Mr. John Bucyk.
18.0 Miscellaneous
a) For more information about CVMHA programs or the guidelines as described in this document, or for any situation not covered in the guidelines, please contact a member of the CVMHA Executive for direction.
b) A list of the CVMHA Executive shall be posted on the CVMHA bulletin board during the playing season.
