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2017-2018 MANUAL OF OPERATIONS BY-LAW, REGULATIONS & POLICIES TABLE OF CONTENTS Code of Conduct 2 Vision, Mission Statement and Values 4 President’s Message 5 Officers 6 Regional Directors 7 Development Program Chairs 10 Standing Committees 11 OMHA Business Office 12 OMHA Presidents 13 About the OMHA 15 OMHA Awards 16 By-Law One 25 W.O.A.A. Agreement 75 Regulations 83 Policies & Procedures 183 Dates to Remember 231 Suspension List 232 CODE OF CONDUCT This Code of Conduct identifies the standard of behaviour which is expected of all Ontario Minor Hockey Association (“OMHA”) members and participants, including but not limited to all players, guardians, parents, coaches, officials, volunteers, directors, officers, committee members, convenors, team managers, trainers and administrators involved in OMHA activities and events. The OMHA is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect. Members and participants of the OMHA shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner consistent with the values of the OMHA which include fairness, integrity and mutual respect. During the course of all OMHA activities and events, members shall avoid behaviour which brings the OMHA or the sport of hockey into disrepute, including but not limited to abusive use of alcohol, use of non-medical drugs and use of alcohol by minors. OMHA members and participants shall at all times adhere to the OMHA operational policies and procedures, to rules and regulations governing OMHA events and activities, and to rules and regulations governing any competitions in which the member participates on behalf of the OMHA. Members and participants of the OMHA shall not engage in any activity or behaviour which interferes with a competition or with any player or team’s preparation for a competition, or which endangers the safety of others. 2 Members of the OMHA shall refrain from comments or behaviours, which are disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist. In particular, behaviour, which constitutes harassment, abuse or bullying, will not be tolerated. Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, in accordance with the OMHA Code of Conduct Policies & Procedures, including but not limited to, the loss or suspension of certain or all privileges connected with the respective Member Association in the OMHA including the opportunity to participate in the OMHA and its Member Association activities and events, both present and future. 3 VISION To be the leaders in community sport. MISSION STATEMENT Our purpose is to create the best minor hockey experience in Canada, doing everything for the betterment of the game, creating better people and stronger communities. VALUES Passionate Community Passion for the game of hockey Hockey lives deep throughout drives our volunteers, coaches, Canada. Our sport plays a critical players and their families. role in building stronger, healthier communities. We understand the values instilled through hockey helps build lifelong relationships, character, Leadership self-esteem and good citizens. We work in partnership with Honest & Approachable Hockey Canada, our leagues and local minor hockey associations In serving our hockey to create Canada’s best minor community of more than hockey experience and grow the 100,000 players in 226 local game. We must lead and minor hockey associations, we administer the sport with a oversee important issues and do service focused mindset and a so with honesty, integrity and compassion for everyone who openness in the best interest of gives their time. our game. 4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE It is a very exciting time to be involved in hockey. Working with our 226 local minor hockey associations and serving our hockey community of over 100,000 players is an honour and privilege. However, it’s not the size of our organization that makes it great – it’s the scope of our organization; it’s our diversity, from small towns to large urban centres, from learning to play to the Program of Excellence – hockey is a game for everyone. As a volunteer, we all recognize the enormous contributions each of you make because it is evident in the positive effect on the young athletes within our organization. Without your dedication, our association couldn’t survive. The numerous hours each of you contribute to our national pastime are enormously important because your involvement is responsible for maintaining minor hockey as a safe and fun learning experience for our youth. The rewards of minor hockey come from the growth of skills on the ice and the betterment of people off of it. Undoubtedly, each of you will recount the enjoyable times you’ve experienced. The friendships you were able to create are immeasurable and they will last a lifetime. Hockey remains the lifeblood of Canadian sporting culture and we thank you for being a part of it. Rob Ring President 5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS President Rob Ring Collingwood, ON (705) 445-2496 [email protected] Vice -President, Western District Craig Lane Chatham, ON (519) 351-7520 [email protected] Vice -President, Central District Bob Hill Ancaster, ON (905) 304-4606 [email protected] Vice-President, Eastern District Cheryl Brown Brighton, ON (613) 475-9008 [email protected] Treasurer Frank Palmer Fonthill, ON (289) 213-6549 [email protected] 6 REGIONAL DIRECTORS Region One – Area A Colleen Hawthorne Ridgetown, ON (519) 358 -2477 [email protected] Region One – Area B Glenn Silver Arva, ON (226) 378 -6609 [email protected] Region Two – Area D Linda Ralf Aylmer, ON (519) 300 -2464 [email protected] Region Two – Area E Mark Hooper Beamsville, ON (905) 980 -0825 [email protected] Region Three – Area C Paul Wilson Elmira, ON (226) 749-0477 [email protected] 7 Region Three – Area F Don Mundell Hamilton, ON (905) 317-6463 [email protected] Region Four – Area G Peter Harmsen Stouffville, ON (647) 526-4351 [email protected] Region Four – Area P Greig Baxter Keswick, ON (289) 383-0765 [email protected] Region Five – Area H Adam Parent Collingwood, ON (705) 351-1708 [email protected] Region Five – Area N Andy Cooke Huntsville, ON (705) 788-4775 [email protected] 8 Region Six – Area J Susan Robinson Whitby, ON (289) 355-8327 [email protected] Region Six – Area K Suzanne Terpstra Consecon, ON (613) 848-4557 [email protected] W.O.A.A. Representative – Area L Dave Garinger Owen Sound, ON (519) 378-8166 [email protected] 9 HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Chair, Coaches Program Tom Bly Barrie, ON (705) 794-1489 [email protected] Chair, Referees Program Dave Wedlake Ajax, ON (289) 314-7398 [email protected] Chair, Trainers Program Tony Caravaggio Paris, ON (289) 260-0795 [email protected] 10 STANDING COMMITTEES CHAIRPERSON AAA Susan Robinson Annual General Meeting Rob Ring Appeals Cheryl Brown Bob Hill Craig Lane By-Law and Regulations Dave Garinger Category Playdown Review Bob Hill Finance Frank Palmer Group Structure Paul Wilson Hockey Development Cheryl Brown Overseas Andy Cooke Recreational Glenn Silver Subcommittee Rob Ring Trophies and Tournaments Greig Baxter 11 ONTARIO MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 25 Brodie Dr. Unit 3, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3K7 Tel: (905) 780-6642 | Fax: (905) 780-0344 [email protected] | www.OMHA.net EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MANAGER, MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Ian Taylor - (905) 780-2172 Martha Dickie - (905) 780-2159 [email protected] [email protected] DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR, MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Jennifer Robinson - (905) 780-2173 Susan Crabb - (905) 780-6642 x221 [email protected] [email protected] OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR COORDINATOR, MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Janice Koel - (905) 780-6642 & TRANSFERS [email protected] Virginia Jacobsen - (905) 780-2161 [email protected] MANAGER, HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT Kevin Hamilton - (905) 780-2171 COORDINATOR, MEMBERSHIP SERVICES [email protected] & TOURNAMENTS Marilyn Newstead - (905) 780-2160 COORDINATOR, HOCKEY [email protected] DEVELOPMENT & INSURANCE Mark Krawczyk - (905) 780-2169 DIRECTOR, MARKETING [email protected] Chris McCleary - (905) 780-2174 [email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS MANAGER, MARKETING Eric Ensing - (905) 780-6642 Derek Polowyk - (905) 780-2175 [email protected] [email protected] MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, MARKETING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Jonathan Frankel - (905) 780-2176 Matt Rhodes - (905) 780-2155 [email protected] [email protected] COORDINATOR, EVENTS COORDINATOR, COMMUNICATIONS Daniel Clement – (905) 780-6642 x247 & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY [email protected] Mitchell Machtinger – (905) 780-2189 [email protected] RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER Bill Hutton - (705) 730-2662 [email protected] 12 PRESIDENTS 1934-36 WM. J. Weller * Brantford 1936-38 Jack Roxburgh # * Simcoe 1938-40 John H. Lauman * Kitchener 1940-43 Dr. Leon Hipwell # * Toronto 1943-45 Ashton A. Morrison # * St. Catharines 1945-47 O. Harold Luke # * Oshawa 1947-48 Ken G. Waters * Toronto 1948-49 Harold Dunk * Campbellford 1949-50 Otto J. Hardwick * Bolton 1950-52 Herb G. Parker # * Stratford 1952-54 O. Mike Weichel * Elmira 1954-55 Fred Norman * Simcoe 1955-56 Bert Hick * Lindsay 1956-57 Jack L. Christie # * Toronto 1957-59 Jack W. Oakes * Strathroy 1959-61 Frank O. Doherty # * Thorold 1961-63 Ted Elmes * Galt 1963-65 Albert Watkins # * Peterborough 1965-66 Doug Patterson * Stirling 1966-68 Stan Stokes * London 1968-70 Gord Hawes * Whitby 1970-72 Wes Oswald * Forest 1972-74 Lloyd Davidson * Chatham 1974-76 Jim Kinkley # * Etobicoke 1976-77 Bill Burrell Brampton 1977-78 Al Moore * Guelph 1978-80 Tony Bloomfield * Grimsby 1980-82 Roy Beechey # * Tillsonburg 1982-84 Bill Mulholland * Campbellford 1984-86 Fred Mantle * Paris 1986-88 Elmer McFadden # Elmvale 1988-89 John Slobodnik * Sarnia 1989-90 Jim Pollard # * London 1990-92 Ed Grimshaw * Stouffville 1992-94 Jack White * Thorold 1994-96 Ken Russell * Brampton 1996-98 Mike Hammond # Thornbury 1998-00 John Archibald Beeton 13 2000-02 Pat Parlette # Amherstburg 2002-04 Kevin Almond Meaford 2004-06 R.B.