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HOCKEY

BYLAWS REGULATIONS

As amended to August 2019

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ALBERTA AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION BYLAWS & REGULATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BYLAWS ARTICLE ONE - Interpretation ...... 6 ARTICLE TWO - Membership ...... 9 ARTICLE THREE - Dues ...... 11 ARTICLE FOUR - Meetings of Members and Voting ...... 12 ARTICLE FIVE - Directors and Directors Meetings ...... 14 ARTICLE SIX - Powers of Directors ...... 18 ARTICLE SEVEN - Officers ...... 18 ARTICLE EIGHT - Rules and Regulations ...... 19 ARTICLE NINE - General ...... 19 REGULATIONS GENERAL REGULATIONS 1. Definitions ...... 22 2. Rules and Regulations ...... 26 3. Violations of Bylaws, Rules and Regulations ...... 26 4. International Trips and Tours ...... 27 5. Tampering ...... 29 6. Alternate Season Programming ...... 29 7. Coach Education Requirements ...... 31 8. Officials Rates ...... 33 9. Registration and Insurance Fees ...... 34 SECTION A – INTRO TO HOCKEY ...... 35 SECTION B - MINOR HOCKEY ...... 45 SECTION C - MINOR FEMALE HOCKEY ...... 71 SECTION D - JUNIOR MALE HOCKEY ...... 94 SECTION E – JUNIOR FEMALE HOCKEY ...... 108 SECTION F – SENIOR MALE HOCKEY ...... 120 SECTION G – SENIOR FEMALE HOCKEY ...... 135 SECTION H – SPORTS SCHOOLS ...... 152 SECTION I – SLEDGE HOCKEY ...... 161 APPENDIX "I" - “AA” HOCKEY MODEL ...... 172 APPENDIX "II" - FEMALE HOCKEY ADM ...... 190 APPENDIX “III” - MALE HOCKEY ADM ...... 201 APPENDIX “IV” – MINOR HOCKEY ZONES ...... 220 APPENDIX “V” – MINIMUM SUSPENSIONS ...... 225 APPENDIX “VI” - APPEALS ...... 234

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HOCKEY ALBERTA CONTACT INFORMATION

MAIN OFFICE

#201, 120 College Circle. Red Deer, Alberta T4R 0T7 (403) 342-6777 [email protected] www.hockeyalberta.ca

HOCKEY ALBERTA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRES

Northwest Centre & Area Centre & Area Centre Coca-Cola Centre Morinville, AB Max Bell Centre 6 Knowledge Way (587) 982-7966 1111 Barlow Trail SE Grande Prairie,AB T8W2V9 Calgary,AB T2E 6S2 (780) 532-9109 (403) 660-1049

Northeast Centre Central Centre South Centre Servus Sports Centre Red Deer College Medicine Hat, AB 5202-12 St. 120 College Blvd. (403) 380-0195 Lloydminster,AB T9V 0W1 Red Deer,AB T4N 5H5 (780) 875-0238 (403) 304-0704

LIFE MEMBERS

Ernie Boruk Bob Clark Vern Paul Ted Carter Don Gatto Mac MacLeod Wilf Brooks Marv Bird *Doug McKenzie *George Hughes *Orest Korbutt *Murray Copot * Russ Barnes *A.B. King *C. Jarvis Miller * Art Potter *J.H. Brandreth *Jim Brown *Joe Kryczka *J. S. Peppard * Deceased

FOR COMPLETE LISTINGS AND CONTACT INFORMATION OF HOCKEY ALBERTA’S COMMITTEES AND ZONE TEAM MEMBERS VISIT THE WEBSITE

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DID YOU KNOW?

• Hockey Alberta is the governing body for amateur hockey in the Province of Alberta.

• Hockey Alberta encourages competition on both a competitive and recreational level for those who enjoy hockey for the sportsmanship, skill and enjoyment it can provide.

• Hockey Alberta operates under the democratic system whereby all members have a voice in the operation of the provincial body through their respective Committees.

• Hockey Alberta is a proud member of and as such takes an active part in setting national policy.

• Hockey Alberta conducts regional and provincial championship competitions at most levels of Minor, Junior, Senior and Female hockey.

• Hockey Alberta’s Officials Committee is part of the Operational committee structure. schools and clinics are held throughout the Province in order to certify officials. Membership in Hockey Alberta entitles teams to the use of registered officials.

• Certified Coaching Clinics are provided at nominal rates, facilitated by qualified instructors.

• Hockey Alberta is represented in hockey development discussions with Hockey Canada and provides feedback on the technical programs for coaches, officials and other areas of hockey in addition to providing Alberta with access to instructional material compiled by Canada's most expert instructors.

• Rules and Regulations governing hockey are standard across Canada. As a member of Hockey Alberta you have an opportunity to recommend rule changes to be considered by Hockey Alberta and Hockey Canada.

• Hockey Alberta has an active Appeals process and any member, team, team official, official or player may have the ability to appeal a decision rendered against him/her, in accordance with the Bylaws and Regulations.

• Hockey Alberta issues permits for hosting and travelling to tournaments and exhibition games in order to ensure that participating teams meet the requirements of sanctioning and qualify for insurance coverage.

• All players and officials of member teams are required to register in the Hockey Canada Registry as outlined by the appropriate section of these Bylaws and Regulations. This process provides insurance coverage, ensures equity on the basis of age and residential requirements and provides a historical record of a player's career.

• Rule books, training manuals, information bulletins and posters are available to members through the Hockey Alberta website. Regional Volunteers and/or office staff are available on request to assist any member organization.

• Hockey Alberta, by representing amateur hockey throughout the province, serves as a unifying voice in dealing with governments and private agencies in promoting the cause of hockey.

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