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Regulation 1 - Teams
Article 1: Team Staff
1.1 All team staff , including any subsequent changes,
must be approved by the MDHA Executive. The team staff shall be comprised of:
a) Head Coach (who is a least 18 years old)
b) Assistant Coach(s) Additional coaches may be appointed by the Head Coach as
he deems necessary.
c) Trainer
d) Manager
e) Team Liaison
(NB - On competitive teams there is a maximum number of coaching staff that can
be carded)
1.2 All team staff shall:
a) be in good standing with the MDHA and league(s) affiliated
with the GHA, ODHA, ODMHA and the CHA.
b) be supportive and representative of the MDHA Executive direction and
philosophy of players and families for all minor hockey programs.
c) be knowledgable and respect the Constitution, By-laws, Rules and Regulations
of the MDHA, GHA, ODHA, ODMHA and CHA.
d) be accountable to the MDHA. It is the responsibility of the coaching staff to
be informed and knowledgable on MDHA direction to progress player - team play.
1.3 An individual cannot be the Head Coach for the same
core group of players for more than two (2) consecutive years. (This will assure
that players and coaching staff are able to experience different coaching
philosophies and methods.)
1.4 The MDHA Executive will appoint the Head Coach of each
MDHA team.
1.5 MDHA strictly prohibits substance or alcohol use by the
coaching staff whilst performing their duties as a member of the coaching staff.
No smoking shall be permitted in any dressing room.
Article 2: Suspensions
2.1 Any member of the team staff may be suspended by the MDHA
Executive or the Head Coach for infractions of regulations, unsportsmanlike
conduct, insubordination, or misconduct. The MDHA Executive is to be notified immediately
of such action and the circumstances detailed. The Head Coach will be notified
by the MDHA Executive of the course of action taken by the Executive.
2.2 The Executive may suspend or expel a team or player
under the jurisdiction of the MDHA for notorious or continued foul play, or
unfair, unsportsmanlike or ungentlemanly conduct, individually or
collectively, on the ice or in any arena where a hockey match is being
played, or at any meeting or gathering in the interests of the game, for
negligence to pay assessment, or for any persistent infringement of the laws
of the game or the Rules of the MDHA, League Affiliated with or CHA.
2.3 The Executive may re-admit by majority vote any official,
team, or member of a team under MDHA suspension. Where a coach, trainer,
manager, player, referee or other official under the jurisdiction of the MDHA is
affected by a decision of the MDHA Executive related to discipline, an appeal
may be filed in writing with the secretary of the MDHA within 96 hours after
receiving the MDHA Executive decision.
Article 3: Team Formation
3.1 The MDHA Executive reserves the right to decide what
teams will be fielded at each level of play within the home association.
3.2 Players will, as far a possible, be divided equally
amongst teams in order to support the number of teams fielded by the
Association. The number of players per team will be determined and directed
by the MDHA Executive and upheld by the Head Coach and staff, provided that
there are sufficient players registered at the level and that all teams of
the same level are provided a minimum of 11 players. Wishes will be noted by
the Executive vis a vis the preferred number of players per team.
3.3 Where possible all players will be kept at the playing
level that their age dictates as per CHA guidelines. Only in exceptional
circumstances will MDHA permit placement of a player to a higher team level (eg.
Novice to Atom, Atom to Peewee, etc.). Such exceptional circumstances are
permitted only if player numbers of the team warrants movements, (ie.
registration is low at a team level). Before any discussion takes place with the
player or their family, recommendations for such consideration must be submitted
by the Head Coach to the Executive.
Article 4: Hockey Program
4.1 The MDHA determines the pre-season program which may
include a separate conditioning camp dependent on the availability of ice
and volunteers. The MDHA will as far as possible ensure that such a program
is offered to provide a conditioning period for players to gain their
skating legs prior to the start of the formal tryout period. The MDHA
controls both preseason and post season ice.
4.2 The formal tryout period for player selection and team
formation is the start of the MDHA season. The process and schedule will be
announced annually by the Executive.
4.3 During the player tryout and team formation stages of the
season the appointed head coaches or candidates for head coaches are expected
to:
a) attend all sessions for players at the level applied to
coach so they will be able to access skills of the players ensuring
appropriate team placement,
b) communicate with each other to determine an agreed rating
system in order to make decisions regarding player placement eligibility. (Note:
the most competitive team level will have first selection of players with the
following team levels manned by players with skills to meet the team rating as
fielded by the MDHA), and
c) advise the players (and families for Novice and Peewee) of
the team placement. Include tangible assessment in language that the player can
understand on technical ability, skating skills, position skills, etc. MDHA
expects face to face communication with the player, and further, expects that
communication will be constructive and measurable for players of all ages.
Notify the MDHA Registrar of the player placements as soon as the decision is
made so that player movement during tryouts can be followed up to ensure a
smooth transition for players and other coach candidates.
4.4 Head Coaches, once appointed by the MDHA Executive,
are to ensure that communication to players and Registrar required in
Article 4.3 (c) is completed. A finalized team list must be provide to the
Registrar to ensure that the team formation is finalized. There are
additional requirements for carded teams (i.e. Affiliated/Designated Player
Rules) for which the registrar will provide the appropriate information.
4.5 Once teams are formed player movement is strictly
prohibited, except as approved by carding status for carded players in the
case of carded teams and as per GHA Regulations for all other teams.
Article 5: Head Coach Responsibilities
5.1 All team staff responsibilities rest with the Head
Coach. The Head Coach is responsible to appoint technically skilled
assistants and create a team unit to maximize the teams progress. Should the
head coach be unable to attend to the team (i.e. sickness, work conflict)
they are responsible to appoint a qualified substitute for league games and
scheduled practices. Should the head coach be unable to make arrangements
for a substitute the MDHA President or Vice-President is to be notified.
This covers infrequent absences only. Permanent team staff changes require
approval of the Executive.
The Head Coach is to appoint a parent liaison who will
work in conjunction with the Executive to assure that the team members
(players and parents) receive all information directed to their team i.e.
letters, fundraising etc. This person will only act in this capacity, not as
a complaints committee.
5.2 The head coach is responsible for the following:
a) the conduct of team players and staff on and off
the ice for all games and practices
b) to ensure that the coaching staff is knowledgable and
upholds the directives of the CHA Risk Management booklet
c) to suspend players for one game for insubordination
to coaches or officials and without delay notify the MDHA President or
Vice President of such action and the the details of the
insubordination/infraction. Further he shall inform the player at the
time of the suspension that an additional penalty may be imposed by the
Executive. Abusive language, insubordination,
and/or conduct detrimental to the team is unacceptable. MDHA expects
that the head coaches and their staff will strictly enforce suspensions
for all such infractions and will ensure players are aware that MDHA
will if warranted impose additional penalties
d) to ensure that all players are aligned fairly to balance
the team line/player composition allowing for the most equitable amount of ice
time by all players. Exceptions may only be made in the final three (3) minutes
(playing time) of a game or when a player is being disciplined
e) ensure that players are physically and mentally
ready to participate. Coaches should: set goals and objectives for all
game situations and practices, provide constructive criticism to the
individual players and to the team units as to their past
accomplishments and provide direction for advancement of the team as a
unit
f) set lesson plans for practices which include drills
to improve/challenge player skills for all positions. Do not waste
precious ice time giving instructioins or talks, these belong in the
dressing room. Set the parameters and ensure maximum use of ice time.
Ensure that qualified on ice instructors (coaching staff) are able and
available to demonstrate drill objectives to players and the team
g) follow all MDHA and GHA By-Laws and Regulations. The GHA
By-Laws and Regulations shall take presidence over those of the MDHA
h) ensure all ice times are used and after exhausting all
efforts to have another team use the ice contact the Ice Coordinator
i) Provide the MDHA Ice Coordinator with a copy of the
team game schedule by league of play and ensure they are given revised
schedules as provided by the league. Notify the GHA Referee Assignor
at least two days in advance of changes to league scheduled games or
exhibition games to ensure that officials are assigned or cancelled as
necessary
j) ensure that team sweaters are used only for games
k) ensure that the team is aware of the team sponsors
assigned by the MDHA. Liaise with the MDHA Equipment Manager to ensure
sponsor bars are provided to the team and follow up to ensure the bars
are affixed to the player sweaters. Encourage players to provide and
affix name bars to sweaters.
l) Ensure team sponsor banners are displayed at home and away
team games to provide maximum exposure for the sponsor.
5.3 The head coach shall ensure the safety of the players and
team on the ice by:
a) ensuring that players are equipped with CSA
approved equipment, by performing regular visual inspections and
physical measurements of equipment citing improper fit or deformities to
players and parents
b) ensuring that players who are prohibited from play due to
injury be discouraged from being on the bench. If an injured player is allowed
on the bench it is mandatory that they be fully equipped
c) ensuring the environment is safe, ie. dressing
rooms are supervised at all times by a least one team staff member, ice
surface is clean, boards and glass are safe, back up goalies are warmed
up in safe area to protect the spectators
d) allowing the team to go on the ice only after the
ice resurfacing is completed, arena staff and equipment have left the
ice and a team staff member is supervising on-ice activities or
instruction
e) ensuring that players are given appropriate warm up
prior to games and practices to avoid injuries
f) being familiar with the availability of emergency
services - medical and ambulance facilities in the vicinity of the
arena, emergency phone numbers, etc. Ensure that a first aid kit with
appropriate supplies is part of the team equipment and is stored near
the player’s bench during practices and games. (See trainer course
requirements by level/league)
g) ensuring via the game referee that the play is stopped if a
player is injured and further have the trainer attend to the player. Never
allow an injured player to return to active play
h) ensuring that only registered and insured
team players and staff are on the ice or bench, during team games or
practices.
Article 6: Player Responsibilities
6.1 Amateur hockey is to provide a recreational outlet and
teach sportmanship, hockey skills, and team play in a safe manner. To this end
players should:
a) conduct themselves in a sportmanslike manner at all times
b) show due respect for coaching staff, officials, opposing
team members, property and spectators
c) endeavour to develop the skills of the sport of hockey
d) not enter the ice surface at any time without the full
protective equipment for the purpose of a game or practice
e) abide by all By-Laws, Rules and Regulations as set out by
the ODMHA, ODHA, GHA and the MDHA
f) ensure that the team sweaters that are issued to them are
kept clean and looked after. Clean the sweater at the end of the season and
return it to the Coach. In the case of midget players provide a deposit for the
sweater which will be returned when the sweater is returned to the Equipment
Manager.
6.2 MDHA strictly prohibits the use of prohibited substances
or alcohol at any MDHA activity. Smoking shall not be permitted in the dressing
rooms.
Article 7: End of Season
7.1 Teams are to clean and return team sweaters to the
Equipment Manager. Player bars are to be removed. Goalie equipment which has
been loaned by the MDHA is to be returned.
7.2 Head coach and/or team staff is to select the players on
the team for the MVP, MSP and MIP awards. The awards will be awarded at the
annual banquet. The MDHA requests that parents/guardians not be canvassed. The
players may be asked for input provided they understand the criteria for each
award and that they know that the final decision rests with the head coach and
team staff. Seek clarification or direction from the President or Vice President
if required.
The Jason Ross Award will be decided by the Executive based on
recommendations from coaching staff of the Peewee and Atom teams.
The Steven Pilkington Award will be decided by the head
coach(es) of the house leauge bantam team(s).
7.3 The criteria for the awards are:
Most Valuable Player Award (MVP)
-one award for each team
-possesses desirable and esteemed characteristics ( a leader
by peer definition)
-beneficial and advantageous to team play
-highly regarded by teammates
-demonstrates competent technical skills and uses them as a
player
Most Sportsmanship Player (MSP)
-one award for each team
-player who is fair and demonstrates sportmanship desirable in
this sport
-exemplifies fair play, impartiality and honesty
Most Improved Player (MIP)
-one award for each team
-player who has most improved their quality and value of play
to the team effort
-advance and made progress in what is desirable achieving a
higher standard
-improved and used to good purpose skills to progress team
effort
Jason Ross Award
Jason Ross was a resident of Metcalfe who played hockey, the
sport he loved, in the MDHA. He died at a young age due to Cystic Fibrosis. The
Jason Ross Award was established in his memory by Joan and Adrian Ross, his
parents.
-one award for a player at the Atom or Peewee level
-player who shows determination, skill and courage
-player who sacrifices his own goal scoring for the team
success
Steven Pilkington Award
Steven Pilkington was a resident of Greely who was a keen
hockey player. He played hockey along with his brothers in the Metcalfe and
District Hockey Association. He died in his teenage years in 1994. The Steven
Pilkington Award was established in 1996 by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Pilkington, in memory of Steven.
-awarded each year to a player from the Bantam house league
team(s)
-player who shows the most dedication to the game
Approved ________ day of ________________, 2000 .
Secretary __________________ President __________________
Regulation 2 - House League
The House League shall be governed by the GHA Rules and
Regulations.
Approved _______ day of __________________, 2000 .
Secretary __________________ President __________________
Regulation 3 - Initiation Program
The MDHA recognizes and promotes an Initiation Level Program.
The MDHA also recognizes that the Initiation Level shall be run within ODMHA
guidelines.
Approved ________day of _________________, 2000 .
Secretary ___________________ President
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