CIDL Bylaws, Policies and Codes of Conduct

2019-2020 Hockey Season

CIDL PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT 2019-2020 Hockey Season

PREFACE The purpose of the Players Code of Conduct is to ensure the safety of every Player in the League as well as support the founding values set forth when the CIDL was founded. In this League the main goal is to have fun. Though competitive at times, each Player within the League must always follow the Players Code of Conduct in order to protect themselves and others in the league.

PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT 1. While playing in the CIDL, every Player will always have the safety of others and themselves in mind. This includes but is not limited to: skating within the Player’s ability, staying alert at all times, not playing overly aggressive, and making plays only related to hockey. 2. Players are to respect one another no matter what the circumstance or score. Malicious trash talking is not tolerated. Handshakes are mandatory at the end of each game. 3. Abusive and aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. This includes but is not limited to: actions directed towards teammates, opponents, and Officials, banging sticks against the glass, breaking sticks intentionally, throwing of any objects, fighting, attempts to strike another Player, profanity maliciously directed towards another Player or anyone else, and lack of regard for anyone else on the ice. Any sort of verbal or physical aggressive or violent behavior will result in discipline. 4. Never argue with an Official’s decision. Officials will answer all reasonable questions and requests. If a penalty is called and the Player is not sure why, the Player may inquire to the Referee in-between periods unless the Referee has informed the Player on the way to the penalty box. This is to allow play to resume quickly following the penalty. 5. Following a Captain’s orders is mandatory. They have been placed in a position of authority within the League and must be respected by the Team. Any issues with a Captain’s instructions or general issues with the Team’s Captain are to be brought to the Steering Committee’s attention. 6. If the Player is not able to attend a practice or game, they must notify their Captain in advance. Failure to do so will be handled according to the CIDL Absentee Policy. The

Team’s Captain has drafted their Players expecting them to show up for most games and it hurts the team when Players are consistently absent. 7. Only rostered Players of the Team and one USA Hockey certified Coach for the Team are allowed on the bench during CIDL games. 8. Players who receive excessive amounts of penalties or major penalties may be subject to further disciplinary action as outlined below. 9. In order to provide a product of being the premier adult hockey league in central Iowa, it is up to you and your fellow Players to work together and create a culture centered around a safe, fun and family-friendly environment.

10. Attempts to circumvent the Steering Committee by going directly to the DMYHA Board of Directors may result in suspension or expulsion from the CIDL. PLAYERS DISCIPLINARY CODE Violations of the Players Code of Conduct can result in disciplinary steps by the Steering Committee. It is imperative that we create a welcoming environment that is as safe as possible while playing hockey. Discipline procedures for violation of the Players Code of Conduct are as follows:

• 1st offense: 2 game suspension up to removal from the CIDL.

• 2nd offense: 6 game suspension up to removal from the CIDL.

• 3rd offense: removal from the CIDL.

• Serious offenses and excessive penalties: meeting with the CIDL Disciplinary Committee, multiple game suspension, and possible expulsion from the League. Should a Player receive a game misconduct they shall be removed from the game and automatically suspended for the Team’s next game. Two (2) misconducts by the same player in one (1) game shall result in a game misconduct. Game misconducts are subject to further review by the CIDL Disciplinary Committee if deemed necessary. Should a Player receive a match penalty, they are immediately removed from the game and are suspended for a period of no more than thirty (30) days during which time a meeting with the CIDL Disciplinary Committee shall be scheduled to determine an outcome. Misconducts, game Misconducts and match penalties described above are outlined within the USA Hockey Rulebook.

Meetings with the CIDL Disciplinary Committee can result in additional sanctions ranging from further game suspension(s) up to and including expulsion from the League. Consequences for violating the rules will be compounding. Sanctions as outlined above are separate and in addition to violations of the USA Hockey Rules as determined by the game Officials.

CIDL PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT 2019-2020 Hockey Season

INSTRUCTIONS All Players must complete this Agreement every year. After reading the CIDL Players Code of Conduct this form must be signed and completed in order to play in the CIDL.

AGREEMENT I, the undersigned Player, have read and agree to abide by the CIDL Players Code of Conduct and the CIDL Absentee Policy.

I understand that violations of the CIDL Players Code of Conduct may result in my removal from games and programs sanctioned by the CIDL and does not entitle me to a refund.

I further understand that lack of awareness or a misunderstanding of an ethical standard on my part is not a defense to a charge of unethical conduct.

Signature:

Date:

Printed Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

CIDL ABSENTEE POLICY 2019-2020 Hockey Season

The CIDL schedules either a game or practice for each team every week of the season. Although Players are encouraged to attend their scheduled games each week, there are certainly times when Players may be absent due to illness, injury or other obligations and circumstances. Players are expected to communicate with their Captain and let them know if an absence will occur. This helps the Captain plan ahead, taking the Player’s absence into account when planning lines, strategy, etc. If a Player is absent three weeks in a row WITHOUT contacting their Captain, the Player will be considered to have VOLUNTARILY WITHDRAWN FROM THE CIDL. Specific details as follows:

• The three-week absence must be consecutive. Open weeks, holidays, etc. will not be included in the three-week total. • Every possible effort will be made by the Captain to contact the Player during their absence, advising of their upcoming WITHDRAWN status. • Captains will report the Player’s absence to the Steering Committee. • A Player withdrawal will open a roster spot on that Player’s Team. This spot will be filled as soon as possible in accordance with the Substitution and Wait List Policy of the CIDL. • CIDL registration fees and USA Hockey fees WILL NOT BE REFUNDED to any Player who withdraws from the league after the Combine begins. If a withdrawn Player later decides to return to the CIDL, the Player will be placed on the wait list, pending approval by the Steering Committee. If a roster spot is available on the player’s original team it is possible for the player to return to that team, pending approval by the Steering Committee.

CIDL Substitution Policy 2019-2020 Hockey Season

INTRODUCTION The Steering Committee wants substitutions to be as fair as possible in the league. Substitutions must be communicated to the CIDL Substitution Goalie group via Facebook Messenger or email. The Steering Committee asks that Captains request substitutions as soon as the need arises.

No Skater substitutions allowed. If a Team cannot ice enough Players for a game, they will take a loss by default.

GOALIE SUBSTITION MANDATORY GUIDELINES

1. All sub Goalies must be registered members of the CIDL.

2. True sub Goalies must be asked to sub before regular division Goalies can be asked to sub. If no true sub Goalies are available, only then can Captains ask regular division goalies to sub.

3. Sub Goalies may not sub for the same team during consecutive Sundays unless approved by the Commissioner.

4. Playoffs: All sub Goalie requests must be approved by the Commissioner.

5. Goalies cannot play in more than two games on any given Sunday.

6. True sub Goalies: Can sub 2 games.

7. Division Goalies: Can sub 1 game and play 1 game with their regular division Team

8. Intermediate Goalies can only sub in Intermediate games. Novice Goalies can only sub in Novice games.

TEAMS UNABLE TO ICE A GOALIE Example: Novice Team’s Goaltender can’t make the game and no other Novice Goalie is available:

Option #1: Play with an Intermediate Goaltender; game counts as a forfeit. Goes in the scoring as a 1-0 win for the other team.

Option #2: Play WITHOUT a Goaltender. The team missing a Goalie plays with six Skaters the entire game. They would be at a disadvantage, but at least the game would be played out with real stats.

CIDL Wait List Policy 2019-2020 Hockey Season

INTRODUCTION The Steering Committee wants absolute fairness in the Wait List for the League. The Wait List is a “first come, first serve” basis. Wait Listed Players will be placed by the Steering Committee.

WAITLIST MANDATORY GUIDELINES In order to be placed on the Wait List, written notice must be sent to the Steering Committee email address – [email protected]

1. USA Hockey Membership is not required to be on the Wait List. 2. Wait List Players must be ranked by a minimum of 2 Steering Committee Members during a local stick and puck. The ranking system helps ensure the right Players are placed within the right tiers of the League. The Player on the Wait List will need to be evaluated for at least 30 minutes. 3. After ranking, the Player must acquire a USA Hockey Membership and pay the prorated League fee. 4. The Wait Listed Player will then be placed on a Team in the league within their given skillset and placed on a Team that is not “full.”

CIDL Disciplinary Investigation Policy 2019-2020 Hockey Season

INTRODUCTION The Steering Committee shall have the power to discipline, suspend or terminate Players in the CIDL in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth in the Bylaws and the Codes of Conduct. It is the expectation that the Steering Committee will make every effort to investigate and, if necessary, take appropriate disciplinary action against any Referee, Coach or Player. All disciplinary investigations brought to the Steering Committee will be handled in a timely and confidential manner using due process.

DISCIPLINARY INVESTIGATION PROCESS Any Referee, Coach or Player having a complaint against another Referee, Coach or Player for an infraction of any Bylaw, rule, policy, procedure or behavioral misconduct may report in writing as outlined below.

The complaint must be filed within 15 days of the incident, infraction or discovery of the alleged violation. All complaints will be submitted in writing to the CIDL Commissioner and will contain the following information. If the CIDL Commissioner has a conflict of interest in the matter, the complaint will be submitted to another member of the CIDL Steering Committee.

1. Name, contact information, and signature of the party or parties filing the complaint.

2. Name of the party or parties against whom the complaint is brought.

3. The specific bylaw, rule, policy, procedure, or guideline allegedly violated.

4. A statement of the facts surrounding the alleged violation. Include all necessary information such as date and time, location, specific facts, witnesses and testimony.

5. Description of actions taken to attempt to resolve this matter informally.

6. The desired action or outcome the grievant wishes to be taken to resolve the conflict by the board.

The Commissioner will appoint the Disciplinary Committee as the review panel of three unbiased people from within the Steering Committee or Members, not related or involved with the alleged incident/infraction.

The Disciplinary Committee will evaluate the complaint and determine what, if any, further action is necessary. If accepted, a copy of the complaint will be sent to the person against whom the complaint has been filed.

The parties to the matter will be notified in writing of the names of the members of the Disciplinary Committee. In the event any party believes that a member of the Disciplinary Committee has a conflict of interest, an objection to that member shall be submitted in writing to the Commissioner or Steering Committee within three days of the notification in writing.

The objection will indicate with specificity what is the basis of the conflict of interest. The Commissioner and Steering Committee shall determine if the Disciplinary Committee member will be replaced through a voting process of the Steering Committee.

The decision of the Commissioner and Steering Committee is final. The respondent will have 10 days to respond to the complaint in writing.

The Disciplinary Committee will send a copy of the response to the person filing the complaint. Unless the Chair of the Disciplinary Committee determines otherwise, the Chair of the review panel will then schedule a meeting with all parties involved within seven days for a full investigation in the matter and come to a decision to resolve the complaint.

The Disciplinary Committee will report the findings and recommendations to the Steering Committee within seven days of the last meeting scheduled in the matter.

The decision will be presented to the Steering Committee who may adopt the recommendation, modify the recommendation, or return the matter to the Disciplinary Committee with directions for further investigation and or for further recommendations.

Once the decision is adopted or modified by the Steering Committee the outcome is considered final and will be communicated in writing to all parties within seven days of the action by the board.

CIDL FACEBOOK PAGE CODE OF CONDUCT 2019-2020 Hockey Season

GOALS The CIDL Facebook page is designed to market the League to prospective Players and to disseminate CIDL information and media to Players and their families. To ensure the information posted to the CIDL Facebook page supports these goals the following Code of Conduct will be adhered to by all users of the CIDL Facebook page.

POSTS • Posts will be reviewed by a page administrator or moderator before they are published to the CIDL Facebook page.

• Respect goes both ways:

o The Steering Committee will use good judgment in our posts and respond to Players in a respectful manner.

o Players will also use good judgment in their posts and respond to the Steering Committee members and others in a respectful manner.

• The Steering Committee will correct any inaccurate or misleading posts through a corrected post.

• The Steering Committee will not delete posts unless it is determined that the post undermines the goals of the CIDL Facebook page.

• CIDL disciplinary information will not be posted to CIDL Facebook page. COMMENTS • We will review, post and respond to comments in a timely manner. We welcome constructive suggestions and ideas.

• Comments that are considered inappropriate, defamatory or profane will be deleted.

• The Steering Committee will not delete comments unless it is determined that the comment undermines the goals of the CIDL FB page.

CIDL CAPTAINS CODE OF CONDUCT 2019-2020 Hockey Season

BEFORE THE 1st PRACTICE 1. Captains must choose two (2) Alternate Captains from their Team subject to Steering Committee approval. Alternate Captain will handle the Captain’s duties if the Captain is absent. 2. Captains must have a Team meeting to go over the Team’s expectations and the League’s rules prior to the first scheduled practice. 3. Captains must ensure Players that did not sign the Players Code of Conduct at the Combine do so prior to going on the ice for their first practice or game. CAPTAINS CODE OF CONDUCT 1. Captains are the Team’s sole representative on the ice during the game. The Captain’s privilege does not grant a Captain the right to enter into an argument with or criticize any decision of an Official. Captains are accountable for the actions of their Players. When the Captain is absent only the designated Alternate Captain(s) shall have full privileges of the Captain. 2. Winning is a consideration, but not the only one or the most important. Captains must care more about the development of Players than winning the game. Remember, Players are involved in hockey for fun, exercise, friendly competition and enjoyment. 3. Captains must be a positive role model to their Players by having a positive attitude and by demonstrating good sportsmanship. Captains must be a steward of good sportsmanship throughout the League. 4. Captains must demonstrate the utmost respect for teammates, opposing Players, other Captains, and on- and off-ice Officials. Misunderstandings and differences of opinion do occur. The game of hockey is not without close or mistaken calls. Remember, Captains help set the tone for the Team. 5. Captains must be an effective communicator and a good listener. Captains must adjust to personal needs and problems of Players. Captains must address issues as they arise and with the individuals involved and be prepared to be placed in difficult situations. 6. Captains must maintain an open line of communication with their Players. 7. Captains must coach the Team to always play by the rules.

8. Captains must promote a positive attitude for the Team and help create a positive culture in the CIDL. 9. Captains must give fair and equal treatment to all Players. 10. Captains must never criticize the League, Officials or Steering Committee to their Team. If the Captain has issues, they should please present their grievances to the Steering Committee. 11. Captains must organize practices that are fun and challenging for your Players. Familiarize your Team with the rules, techniques, and strategies of hockey. 12. Captains have the right to remove Players from a game if they are exhibiting poor sportsmanship, dangerous or reckless play, or are engaging in verbal abuse of the Officials or another Player. 13. Captains must not try to bypass the Steering Committee by going directly to the DMYHA Board of Directors. They have always referred decisions back to the Steering Committee.

CIDL JERSEY POLICY 2019-2020 Hockey Season

INTRODUCTION The Steering Committee desires to allow Captains a great deal of creativity and flexibility in the jerseys that they make available for their Teams, while at the same time acknowledging: • Our League depends on the generosity of our sponsors. • We cannot require Players to purchase a jersey in addition to the USA Hockey and League fees they have already paid. • We must have the ability to move a Player between teams without expecting the Captain or Player to bear the expense of a jersey they may no longer require. • We must allow a Player to join a team throughout the season and not have them incur any additional expense. Based on the above, we have three options that are available to Captains: • Utilize a set of CIDL team jerseys. • A completely custom jersey design. • Custom jerseys based on the appearance of a set of CIDL team jerseys. CIDL TEAM JERSEYS The League has 12 sets of jerseys available for use by Teams. These jerseys have the CIDL logo on the front, sponsor logos in the required locations and a unique number on the back. These are available at no charge to the Captain for use by their Team. Available color options are available by contacting the Steering Committee. The sets of jerseys are expected to be returned at the end of the season in good condition with a reasonable amount of wear. The Captain is responsible for ensuring the complete set is returned following the last scheduled game for the season. COMPLETELY CUSTOM JERSEY DESIGN This is the least restrictive option where the Captain is free to design their own custom jersey provided that: • Primary and secondary colors are approved by the Steering Committee. • Team logo is approved by the Steering Committee. • Logos for the League’s sponsors appear in the required locations and in the required sizes on the jersey. Logo requirements are available from the Steering Committee. • Logos for optional Team sponsors and their locations are approved by the Steering Committee. Team sponsors will not be added to the League’s set of jerseys.

• Approval of the final design has been obtained in writing from the League’s Commissioner. The Team should have one complete set of jerseys available for use by the Team starting with the first scheduled practice or game. If the complete set is not available by the first scheduled event, the Team may use one of the League’s set of jerseys until they are. In order to facilitate trades and other changes to the team that may occur throughout the season, this set must not have name plates and must be available in a variety of sizes for Players.

If the Captain would like to offer personalized custom jerseys to Players for purchase (or at no cost) they may do so. This must be optional for Players. If a Player chooses to purchase a custom jersey and is then traded by an action of the Team’s Captain or at the request of the Steering Committee, the Captain will reimburse the Player for the purchase price of the custom jersey.

CUSTOM DESIGN BASED ON CIDL TEAM JERSEYS As a middle ground option, Captains are welcome to use one of the League’s set of jerseys and design their own custom jersey provided that the manufacturer of the jersey and the colors match one of the League’s set of jerseys. The following requirements apply to this option: • Base jersey is identical to one of the League’s sets of jerseys. • Team logo is approved by the Steering Committee. • Logos for the League’s sponsors appear in the required locations and in the required sizes on the jersey. Logo requirements are available from the Steering Committee. • Logos for optional Team sponsors and their locations are approved by the Steering Committee. Team sponsors will not be added to the League’s set of jerseys. • Approval of the final design has been obtained in writing from the League’s Commissioner. The League’s base jerseys were manufactured by AK (Athletic Knit) and prepared by SewCherry OnaTopp StitchWorks, one of the sponsors of our League. Captains are welcome to contact them for more information on options that are available from AK and other manufacturers.

CIDL COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT 2019-2020 Hockey Season

COACHES PREREQUISITES 1. Coaches must be a USA Hockey Certified Coach at the appropriate level of play or above to be on the bench while not playing in a game. (This certification is obtained at the Coaching Clinics performed by USA Hockey.) 2. All Coaches are required to register with USA Hockey and provide proof to the Steering Committee. 3. Coaches must meet with the Team Captain to discuss what their objectives are for their Team during the 2 weeks prior to the Combine. 4. Coaches must have a Team meeting to go over the Team’s expectations and the League’s rules prior to the first scheduled practice. 5. Coaches must ensure Players that did not sign the Players Code of Conduct at the Combine do so prior to going on the ice for their first practice or game. This may be coordinated with the Team’s Captain.

6. There will be only one Coach per Team. COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT 1. Coaches shall act in a courteous manner and also endeavor in every way to achieve the same from the Players they are coaching. 2. Coaches shall assist the Officials in keeping the game under control at all times. It shall be their duty upon the request of an Official to control effectively actions of persons (including, but not limited to, Players on the ice, Players on the bench and spectators) not in conformity with standards of proper conduct. 3. Winning is a consideration but not the only one or the most important. Coaches must care more about the development of the Players than winning the game. Remember, Players are involved in hockey for fun and enjoyment. 4. Coaches must be a positive role model to their Players by having a positive attitude and by demonstrating good sportsmanship. Coaches must be a steward of good sportsmanship throughout the League.

5. Coaches must demonstrate the utmost respect for teammates, opposing Players, other Coaches, and on- and off-ice officials. Misunderstandings and differences of opinion do occur. The game of hockey is not without close or mistaken calls. Remember, Coaches help set the tone for the Team. 6. Coaches must be an effective communicator and a good listener. Coaches must adjust to personal needs and problems of Players. Coaches must address issues as they arise and with the individuals involved and be prepared to be placed in difficult situations. 7. Coaches must maintain an open line of communication with their Players. 8. Coaches must coach the Team to always play by the rules. 9. Coaches must promote a positive attitude for the Team and help create a positive culture in the CIDL. 10. Coaches must give fair and equal treatment to all Players. 11. Coaches must never criticize the League, Officials or Steering Committee to their Team. If the Coach has issues, they should please present their grievances to the Captain and the Steering Committee. 12. Coaches must organize practices that are fun and challenging for your Players. Familiarize your Team with the rules, techniques, and strategies of hockey. 13. Coaches must not try to bypass the Steering Committee by going directly to the DMYHA Board of Directors. They have always referred decisions back to the Steering Committee.

CIDL STEERING COMMITTEE OPERATING PROCEDURES 2019-2020 Hockey Season

MEETING AGENDAS 1. Meeting agendas will follow a standard format established by the Steering Committee (“Committee”). 2. The Commissioner will set the meeting agenda and determine whether requested items will be placed on the agenda or are more appropriately dealt with in another manner, i.e., subcommittee, off-line discussion, etc. 3. The Commissioner will collect agenda items from all Committee members and coordinate the date, time and location of the meeting. 4. An emergency item may be added at the last minute to the agenda after it has been distributed. An emergency is a situation in which the matter could not have been known about any sooner and in which action on the item cannot be postponed. 5. Committee members are expected to read all materials and come prepared to make informed decisions. 6. For conference calls, the Commissioner will send a reminder email the day before the call. CONDUCTING THE MEETING 1. Meetings will begin and end at their designated times. Participants in conference calls are encouraged to be at the meeting (or at their phone for conference calls) five (5) minutes before the designated start time. 2. The agenda will be reviewed and approved at the start of the meeting and may only be modified by majority vote after that. PARTICIPATING IN MEETINGS 1. Each Committee member is responsible for actively participating. 2. Keep questions or comments as short as possible (to allow others to be included) and make them constructive and positive. 3. Wait until all others have provided their input, before speaking a second time to the same issue.

4. Pay attention. Respect your fellow participants by avoiding other work; checking email, etc. 5. Special notes for conference call participants: a) Before you begin to speak, always say your name. b) Avoid cross-talk with other participants. MEETING FOLLOW-UP 1. Action items and a summary of decisions made will be distributed to committee members via email within two (2) days of each meeting. 2. Meeting minutes will be reviewed and approved at the next Committee meeting or sooner via email. 3. The Commissioner will follow up with individuals on the progress of their action items regularly. 4. Each action item owner will notify the Commissioner as soon as practical if the action item will not be completed by its deadline. 5. Each action item owner will notify the Commissioner when the action item is complete. MEETING FREQUENCY 1. Face-to-face meetings will be held monthly from June to October and again from January to April. 2. Conference calls will be held as needed between face-to-face meetings. 3. Conference calls will be limited to ninety (90) minutes or less in duration. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL 1. Keep your messages on topic 2. Be brief and use clear language. 3. If you are responding to a previous posting, summarize what you are following up upon. 4. When summarizing, summarize. 5. Do not repeat what has already been said and send comments such as "I agree" and "me, too" to the sender, not the list. 6. Use appropriate subject lines, for example: when there is a short turnaround time, write URGENT; when needing action, write ACT; when needing a vote, write VOTE.

7. Change the subject heading when it doesn’t fit anymore. 8. Do not send messages to a list you would not say out loud to a group of people. 9. Be polite. 10. Avoid humor and sarcasm. 11. Wait overnight before sending passionate responses, and always focus on issues, not personalities. 12. Never forget that the person on the other side is human.

CIDL ANNUAL REPORT 1. The Committee will create a CIDL Annual Report to be distributed in September of each year. 2. The CIDL Annual Report should include: a) The CIDL’s Mission Statement b) Ample thanks to all volunteers c) Accomplishments from previous season d) Financials from previous season e) Organizational risks, issues, challenges and opportunities f) Planned initiatives for upcoming season 3. The CIDL Annual Report will be posted to the CIDL Facebook page, website and sent by email to all registered players for the upcoming season via SportsEngine. A copy will also be provided to Scott Long and the President of DMYHA. COMMITTEE MEMBER SELECTION 1. The Committee will consist of five to seven (5 – 7) members who will serve two (2) year terms. 2. Committee members who would like to become Commissioner must receive a majority vote from current Committee members. 3. In April of each year, the current Commissioner will seek advice from current members who they think may be a good candidate for the Committee. The Commissioner will then reach out to those individuals to see if they are interested and if so set up an

interview with the current Committee. The current Committee will then vote on all the potential candidates after all interviews are completed. 4. New Committee members will begin their term in June of each year. 5. Outgoing committee members will end their terms upon the completion of the season but may be called upon throughout the following summer and beyond, if needed.

BYLAWS of Central Iowa D-League Hockey

ARTICLE I. NAME, GOVERNANCE, PURPOSE Section 1 Name. Central Iowa D-League Hockey (“CIDL,” “League”) will be the name of this League. Section 2 Governance. The League shall be governed by the Des Moines Youth Hockey Association (“DMYHA”). Section 3 Purpose.

A. The purpose of the CIDL is to organize an adult hockey experience that promotes the sport of ice hockey by providing an environment that is characterized by a fun, enjoyable, competitive and safe experience with the primary emphasis on sportsmanship and camaraderie for Players of all skill levels. B. Additionally, we are committed to providing our Players with a “family friendly” environment where friends, parents, spouses, and children can enjoy League games in a safe and friendly atmosphere. ARTICLE II. CIDL MEMBERSHIP AND NON-DISCRIMINATION Section 1 CIDL Membership. A. CIDL Members are defined as all registered and paid-up Players in good standing in the CIDL. All CIDL Members must be over the age of eighteen (18) years old. B. Novice Division: the CIDL Novice Division provides a unique ice hockey experience for adults new to the sport of ice hockey. Through a fusion of team coaching, on-ice practice time and games, players will be taught the fundamentals of ice hockey. The emphasis is on low-key competition in a friendly environment where every person has an equal opportunity to play. C. Intermediate Division: the CIDL Intermediate Division provides a fun and competitive atmosphere for adults with previous hockey experience. There is a component of the schedule dedicated to practice, but the main emphasis is on games. The primary goals of the Intermediate Division are; to promote friendly competition, improve hockey skills and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Players.

Section 2 Non-Discrimination. A. The CIDL will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnic identity, religion or creed. B. The CIDL will not tolerate any form of sexual harassment and subscribes completely to the Olympic Team-USA SafeSport principles and policies as stated in USA Hockey guidelines. ARTICLE III. STEERING COMMITTEE Section 1 Roles and Responsibilities. The CIDL Steering Committee (“Committee”) shall manage the business, property, and affairs of the CIDL and may exercise and delegate any and all of the powers of the CIDL as it sees fit, subject only to restrictions imposed by the DMYHA Board of Directors and these Bylaws. The Committee shall establish League policies; determine and authorize operational goals and objectives; conduct overall planning; authorize agreements and contracts; adopt the budget; approve Committee appointments; authorize meetings; create and modify Committee reports and determine disciplinary actions. Committee Members shall actively participate in League outreach, sponsorship solicitations, and event and recruitment planning. Section 2 Committee Numbers, Compensation and Reimbursements. The Committee shall have up to seven (7) but not fewer than five (5) Committee Members. The Committee receives no compensation other than reasonable reimbursement for expenses approved in advance by the Committee. Section 3 Term. Committee Members shall be appointed to two-year (2) terms and are eligible to serve up to two (2) consecutive terms. Committee Members may be reappointed for service on the Committee following a one-year absence from the Committee. Lifetime service is limited to eight years (8). Section 4 Elections. A. The Committee will nominate individuals for each of the available seats to be filled by the end of each April. New Committee Members will be elected by a majority of Committee Members present at such meetings provided there is a quorum present. Committee Members so elected shall serve a term beginning on the first day of June (June 1st). The designated fiscal year for this league shall be January 1st to December 31st.

B. Except for the Commissioner and Secretary/Treasurer, no Committee Member may hold more than one office at the same time. Section 5 Quorum. A quorum will consist of a simple majority (51%) of the Committee Members. A quorum of the Committee must be present or available to conduct league business. Section 6 Meetings. Regular meetings of the Committee shall be held as determined by the Committee. The Committee may call special meetings at any time upon twenty- four (24) hours’ notice, oral, written or electronically, by the Commissioner, Secretary, Treasurer or by three other Committee Members. Section 7 Notice of Meetings. Electronic (email) notice stating the place, date and hour of any regular meeting of the Committee shall be delivered to each Committee Member with a minimum of five days’ notice. Section 8 Presence at Meetings. Members of the Committee or any Sub-Committee designated by the Committee may participate in a meeting of such Committee or Sub-Committee by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment or other technology by which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other. Participation in a meeting pursuant to this section shall constitute presence at such meeting. Section 9 Resignations, Terminations and Absences. Any Committee Member may resign at any time by delivering a written resignation to the Commissioner or Secretary. Committee Members may be excused from attendance upon notification to the Commissioner prior to the scheduled meeting. Committee Members shall be terminated from the Committee due to excess absences; more than two (2) unexcused absences from Committee meetings in one (1) year. Whenever, in the judgment of the Committee, the best interests of the League will be served, any Committee Member may be removed from office by the affirmative vote of three-fourths (75%) of the Committee Members, less the Committee Member in question who shall not vote. Section 10 Vacancies. A. In the event a vacancy occurs in any Committee Member’s position, it shall be filled in the following manner until the next annual election: 1. Commissioner: The Commissioner Elect shall assume the office.

2. In case of vacancy of both the Commissioner and Commissioner Elect, the Secretary shall perform those duties until replacements are elected by the Committee. 3. The Committee shall elect replacements for all other vacancies. B. Vacancies occurring on the Committee may be filled at any time by appointment of the Commissioner with approval of two thirds (66%) vote of the Committee. The appointment will be for the remainder of the unexpired term of the position being filled. Fulfillment of appointed partial terms shall not count towards a Committee Member’s term; appointed Committee Members may serve additional full terms subject to term limitations addressed in Section 3. Section 11 Votes. A. Each Committee Member shall receive one (1) vote. B. Votes for the following are to take place in person or email if the Committee Member is unable to attend in person: 1. Changes to these Bylaws, Committee Procedures and Codes of Conduct 2. Removal of Committee Members 3. Filling of vacant Committee seats 4. Sanctions against Players, Coaches or other CIDL Members less emergency actions 5. Approval of Captains and Coaches C. There shall be no secret ballots. Each Committee Member shall be present or by electronic means and audibly/visibly express their affirmation, opposition or abstention to the item(s) brought up for a vote. ARTICLE IV. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMPOSITION Section 1 Committee Composition and Duties. A. The Committee shall consist of the following Members at a minimum: Commissioner, Secretary/Treasurer, Referee-in-Chief and At Large Members. B. The Commissioner serves as a non-voting Member of the DMYHA Board of Directors. The Commissioner is responsible and accountable for all CIDL operations, League contracts and vendor oversight, participates in the selection of team captains and serves by appointment of the Committee and approval by the DMYHA Board of Directors.

C. The Secretary/Treasurer may have both positions held by one person or separately by two Committee Members. They develop and oversee implementation of League policies, monitor and report on the financial status of the league at Committee meetings, serve as custodian of League financial records, record and publish Committee meeting minutes and serves by appointment of the Committee. D. At Large Members shall have various duties both as required and as assigned. These duties include developing and overseeing implementation of League policies, participating in the selection of Team Captains, acting as point of contact for Team Captains, coordinating League combines, coordinating season game schedules, participating in planning and organizing League events and serving by appointment of the Committee. E. Referee-in-Chief develops and oversees implementation of League policies, recruitment of Referees and off-ice Officials, schedules officials for games, enforces USA Hockey’s rules during games and serves by appointment of the Committee. ARTICLE V. PILLARS OF THE CIDL Section 1 The Combine. The CIDL Combine is a unique event designed to promote parity within each division of the CIDL and to ensure appropriate placement in each division by skill level. Players are assessed by means of an on-ice event generally consisting of common hockey skills and drills and a controlled stop-and-go scrimmage with evaluators on the ice. Skills are graded by off-ice evaluators using a standard scoring mechanism and direct observation. Evaluators are USA Hockey certified Level 4 and 5 coaches who have no direct involvement or interest in the CIDL and are considered impartial experts. Combines are held on two separate weekends, generally in September, allowing for separation of Novice and Intermediate groups. Each skater will be graded as belonging to Level 1 (most skilled) to Level 3 (lesser skilled). Section 2 The Draft. Team Captains are given the results of the Combine and proceed to draft Players for their Team, each Team is allowed 15 Skaters and 1 Goalie. During the draft Captains will select five (5) Level 1 Skaters, five (5) Level 2 Skaters, five (5) Level 3 Skaters, and one (1) Goalie. Each Captain will be their own number one pick for their skill level for their own Team (first pick yourself). Section 3 Multiple Divisions. The CIDL has at least two divisions, Novice and Intermediate, and may be expanded in the future to meet demand and needs of the playing community. Separation into divisions ensures

that there is not an inappropriate mixing of widely varying skill levels but rather Teams of similar skill playing in a division of other like skilled Teams. This promotes fairness and enjoyment of the sport and camaraderie between Players. Section 4 Pre-Season Orientation. A pre-season orientation will be held at the Combine for Committee Members, Players, on and off-ice Officials, Captains, Coaches. League policies will be outlined and explained at that time, and all CIDL Members will be required to sign an agreement that they have had the rules and policies explained to them and that they agree to be held to those rules and policies. These will include Coaches Code of Conduct, Captains Code of Conduct, Player Code of Conduct and Absentee Policy. Section 5 Removal from the CIDL. Removal from the CIDL of any Captain, Coach, Player or any other person shall be the exclusive privilege and responsibility of the Committee alone. ARTICLE VI. INDEMNIFICATION Section 1 General. Unless expressly prohibited by law, the League shall fully indemnify any person made or threatened to be made, a party to an action, suit or proceeding (whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative) by reason of the fact that such person, or such person’s testator or intestate, is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the League or serves or served any other enterprise at the request of The League, against all expenses (including attorney’s fees), judgements, fines and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement incurred in connection with such action, suit or proceeding. Section 2 Limitation of Liability. Officers, Directors, Committee Members, and other persons who perform services and who do not receive compensation other than reimbursement of expenses (“volunteers”) shall be immune from civil liability. Additionally, persons regularly employed to perform a service for a salary or wage (“employees”) shall not be held personally liable in damages for any action or omission in providing services or performing duties on behalf of the League in an amount greater than the amount of total compensation (other than reimbursement of expenses) received during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the act or omission for which liability was imposed. Regardless of the amount of liability insurance maintained, this limitation of liability for volunteers and employees shall not apply when the injury or damage was a result of the volunteer or employee’s willful misconduct, crime (unless the volunteer or employee had reasonable cause to believe that the act was lawful), transaction that resulted in an improper

personal benefit of money, property or service to the volunteer or employee, or act or omission that was not in good faith and was beyond the scope of authority of The League pursuant to this act or corporate charter. This limitation of liability shall not apply to any licensed professional employee operating in his or her professional capacity. The League is liable only to the extent of the applicable limits of insurance coverage it maintains. ARTICLE VII. AMENDMENTS Section 1 Amendments. The Committee shall review the Bylaws annually. In order to amend the Bylaws, a notice of the proposed amendment shall be delivered electronically, personally or by mail to each Member of the Committee at least two weeks prior to the time of the vote on the proposed amendment. The Bylaws shall be amended by a two-thirds (66%) vote of the Committee with final approval from the DMYHA Board of Directors.