Handbook 2015-2016
CONSTITUTION, DIRECTORY, BYLAWS, REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AWARDS AND HISTORY As amended to June 14, 2015 BC Hockey Handbook 2015-2016
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
Welcome to another exciting year at BC Hockey! Once again, we look forward to leading, developing and promoting our members towards many more accomplishments in the coming year. The hard work and dedication of the thousands of volunteers across the province continues to provide the foundation of our programming. I trust our volunteers realize it is impossible to celebrate and honor everyone’s dedication sufficiently but as we begin our preparations for the coming season it is easy to reflect on how gifted we are by your contribution.
We will be embarking on a very exciting journey
this year. The approved modern governance structure intends to serve all our members in a more efficient and effective manner. It is our primary goal to be more nimble in meeting our membership’s needs and effectively plan for the future in cooperation with all Districts, MHAs and Above Minor members, Programs and game Randy Henderson partners. We have immensely diverse and unique needs across the branch and we must work Chair of the Board towards solutions to meet these evolving demands. In cooperation with Hockey Canada, we will strive to meet these needs.
BC Hockey is particularly proud to have our partnership with the Vancouver Canucks. Their initiative in launching and maintaining the “Sportsmanship Starts in the Stands” initiative will improve the experience for everyone associated with Hockey. This game and rink management tool should enable all associations to educate their members about expectations and provide tools for the ongoing maintenance of hockey throughout the branch. Keeping the focus on providing positive experiences for everyone involved in the game is key in attracting and keeping all our game participants.
Our game is the greatest game in Canada. It provides our participants with experiences that enrich their lives with skills and attitudes that make hockey players valuable assets to Canadian society as a whole. Our game provides the players with lifelong skills that will serve them well as adults and rewards make our coaches and adult leaders with pride to have been a part of developing these young lives.
Improvements in technology will continue to be a priority in all our programming. From communication to time saving innovations to advanced educational support, we will be providing more. Our leadership training programs provide members with the highest quality resources anywhere in the world. We will strive to continue to offer courses, in concert with Hockey Canada, in the most user-friendly and time effective methods we can deliver.
On behalf of the new Board of Directors and BC Hockey staff, welcome to a new era in BC Hockey’s proud history.
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MISSION: Lead, Develop and Promote Positive Lifelong HockeyExperiences
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BC Hockey Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations
Important Dates ...... 9 BC Hockey Board of Directors ...... 13 BC Hockey Standing Committees ...... 13 BC Hockey Operations and Programs ...... 14 BC Hockey Honorary President ...... 16 BC Hockey Honorary Life Members ...... 16 BC Hockey Minor Committee ...... 17 Location of Annual Meetings ...... 18
Section One - Bylaws Bylaw One – Overview Definitions ...... 21 Custody and Use of Seal ...... 22 Inspection of Records and Books ...... 22 Official Rules of Order ...... 22
Bylaw Two – Membership Members ...... 23 Membership ...... 23 Life Membership and Honorary Officer ...... 28
Bylaw Three – Registered Participants Registered Participants ...... 29 Discipline and Suspension ...... 30
Bylaw Four – Meetings Annual and Special General Meeting ...... 31
Bylaw Five – Board of Directors Role ...... 34 Composition and Eligibility ...... 34 Board Meetings ...... 35 Duties and Responsibilities of the Directors ...... 36 Duties and Responsibilities of the Chair ...... 36 Duties and Responsibilities of the Board ...... 37 Terms of Office ...... 38
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Nominations ...... 39 Election of the Chair ...... 39 Election of the Directors ...... 40 Transition Provisions ...... 41 Board Vacancies ...... 41 Removal and Suspension of Directors ...... 41 Filling a Board Vacancy ...... 42
Bylaw Six – Chief Executive Office Duties and Responsibilities ...... 43
Bylaw Seven – Committees, Work Groups and Task Groups Standing Committees ...... 44 Conduct Committee ...... 44 Finance Committee ...... 44 Governance Committee ...... 45 Hockey Development Committee ...... 45 Human Resources Committee ...... 45 Nominating Committee ...... 45 Risk Management Committee ...... 46 Work Groups and Task Groups ...... 46 Divisional Committees ...... 46 Adult Male Committee ...... 47 Female Committee ...... 47 Junior Committees ...... 47 Minor Committee ...... 47 Program Committees and Delivery Groups ...... 48 Coaching Committee and Delivery Group ...... 48 Female High Performance Committee and Delivery Group .. 49 Female Midget AAA Committee and Delivery Group ...... 49 Male High Performance Committee and Delivery Group . 49 Male Midget AAA Committee and Delivery Group ...... 49 Officiating Committee and Delivery Groups ...... 50 Safety Committee ...... 50 School Programming Committee ...... 50 Participant Disclosure ...... 50
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Bylaw Eight – Dispute Resolution Negotiation and Mediation ...... 51 Appeal Committee ...... 51 Court Proceedings ...... 52
Bylaw Nine – Financial Fiscal Year ...... 53 Auditor ...... 53 Budget and Financial Documents ...... 53 Borrowing ...... 54 Electronic Fund Transfers ...... 54 Directors’ Remuneration ...... 54
Bylaw Ten – General Application ...... 55 Indemnity ...... 55 Rights ...... 55 Unforeseen Circumstances ...... 55 Liquidation and Dissolution ...... 56
Section Two - Regulations
Regulation One – Membership ...... 57 Registration ...... 57
Regulation Two – Registration ...... 57 Residential Qualifications ...... 57 Residential Waiver ...... 57 Player Age Restriction ...... 58 Variations for the Female Player Development Model ..... 58 Senior Female Affiliate Players ...... 59 Registration of Teams ...... 59 Affiliation of Minor Hockey Players ...... 61 Team Official Qualifications ...... 62
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Regulation Three – Competition ...... 63 Schedules ...... 63 League Representatives to BC Hockey Championships ...... 63 Senior and Junior ...... 63 Male Senior AA ...... 63 Female Senior AA, A and A ...... 64 Male Junior B ...... 64 Midget AAA ...... 66 Female Midget AAA ...... 66 Exhibition Games ...... 67 Above Minor Game Assessments ...... 68 Tournaments ...... 69 Jamborees ...... 71
Regulation Four – Playing Rules ...... 72 Body Checking ...... 72 Equipment ...... 72 Time Out Rule ...... 73 Center Red Line ...... 73 Players in Uniform ...... 73
Regulation Five – Championships ...... 73 Championship Competitions ...... 73 BC Hockey Championship Schedule and Venues ...... 73 BC Hockey Championship Declarations ...... 73 Withdrawal from BC Hockey Championships ...... 74 BC Hockey Representative ...... 74 Financial Arrangements (General) ...... 75 Championship Awards and Recognition ...... 76 BC Hockey Trophies ...... 76 Referees ...... 77 Determination of Standings ...... 78 Tie Breaking Procedure ...... 78 Period Times ...... 79 BC Hockey Championship Game Protest ...... 79
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BC Hockey Major Senior Mens AAA Championships (Savage Cup) ...... 81 BC Hockey Male Senior AA Championships (Coy Cup) .. 82 BC Hockey Female Senior Championships – (General) .. 83 BC Hockey Male Junior Championships ...... 83 Minor Hockey Championships – Host Rotations ...... 85 BC Hockey Juvenile Championships ...... 88 BC Hockey Tier 1 Championships ...... 89 (Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget) ...... 89 BC Hockey Tier 2 Championships ...... 89 (Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget) ...... 89 BC Hockey Tier 3 Championships ...... 89 (Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget) ...... 89 BC Hockey Female Minor Championships – Host Rotation ...... 89
Regulation Six – Conduct ...... 89 Ineligible Player ...... 89 Suspensions ...... 90 Falsification of Registration ...... 90 Damaging Property ...... 91
Regulation Seven – Appeal Procedures ...... 91 Exemption Appeals ...... 93
Regulation Eight – Nominating Procedures ...... 93 Appendices Schedule of Fees and Assessments ...... 95
Section Three- BC Hockey Policies
Expectation of Coaches/Team officials ...... 97 Expectation of Referees ...... 98
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Section Four - Awards
BC Hockey Awards Diamond Stick ...... 100 President’s Award ...... 101 Life Members’ Award ...... 102 BC Hockey Outstanding Player Award ...... 102 Frank Spring Award Minor Hockey Association of the Year ... 103 BC Hockey Coaching Awards ...... 104 Ernie Gare Award Coach of the Year Award ...... 104 Official of the Year Award ...... 105 Development Award – Coaching ...... 106 Development Award – Officiating ...... 107 BC Hockey Safety Award ...... 108 Minor Hockey Week Awards ...... 109 Hockey Canada Officiating Awards ...... 113 BC Hockey Scholarships ...... 115 Bruce Allison Scholarship ...... 116 Jeff Butler Scholarship ...... 117 Ted Hargreaves Scholarship ...... 117
BC Hockey Champions Savage Cup ...... 118 Coy Cup ...... 121 Senior Male Intercollegiate ...... 124 Mowat Cup ...... 124 Fred W. (Cyclone) Taylor Trophy ...... 127 Senior AAA Female ...... 129 Don Murray Trophy (Senior AA Female) ...... 130 Female Senior A ...... 131 Female Midget AAA ...... 132 Female Midget ...... 132 Female Bantam ...... 132 Female Pee Wee ...... 133 Monarch Life Assurance Cup ...... 134 Cromie Memorial Cup ...... 136
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Midget Tier 1 ...... 138 Elmer Kreller Memorial Trophy ...... 138 Midget Tier 3 ...... 139 Midget Tier 4 ...... 140 Doug Grimston Memorial Trophy ...... 140 Stan Patience Memorial Trophy ...... 142 Bantam Tier 3 ...... 143 Bantam Tier 4 ...... 143 Wm. (Bill) Mott Memorial Trophy ...... 144 Herb House Memorial Trophy ...... 146 Pee Wee Tier 3 ...... 147 Pee Wee Tier 4 ...... 147 BC Challenge Cup ...... 148 Stan Patience Trophy – Midget ...... 148 Art Fisher Trophy – Bantam ...... 149 Roy Watt Trophy – Pee Wee ...... 150 History of BC Hockey ...... 151 BC Hockey Historical Listing of Leadership Positions ...... 156
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Important Dates to Remember September September 15 • Minor hockey playoffs hosts to be named. October October 15 • Final date for new Major Senior Mens AAA teams to make application for new membership. November November 15 • Final date for Residential Waiver to a Tiered Team. December December 1 • Final date for Minor Hockey Tier 2, 3, and 4 Teams to declare their intent to compete in a higher category in the BC Hockey Championships. December 1 • Final date for teams to register for BC Hockey Championships. December 1 • All teams intending to participate in BC Hockey Championships must include an official accredited in the HCSP. December 1 • Game assessments for all Junior and Male Senior League games to be paid.
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Important Dates to Remember December 1 • All Male Junior teams must reduce to not more than twenty- five (25), the combined total of the following: the number of registered players on their active list and the number of unused registration certificates. December 1 • Deadline for applications for new membership or team relocation in Junior hockey. December 15 • Final date for filing team affiliations. December 31 • Final date for teams on Hockey Canada Registration Certificate to declare their intention to withdraw from BC Hockey Playoffs without penalty. January January 10 • Male Senior AA teams not playing in a League must have completed and provided proof, to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer, of participation in six (6) exhibition games by this date. January 10 • Final date for special assistance. January 10 • A Pee Wee, Bantam or Midget Hockey Team that has 19 Players registered on January 10th, shall not be permitted to register any further Players during the current season. A team which has less than 19 Players registered may, if it has unused Hockey Canada Player Registration Certificates, register qualified Players until the final registration date; but, once such a vacancy on the Player Roster has been filled, it shall not be used again.
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Important Dates to Remember January 15 • Final date for filing list of specially affiliate players. January 24 • Nominations for Fred Heslop Awards to be in BC Hockey Office. January 31 • Final date for BC Hockey to submit International player transfers to Hockey Canada.
February February 10 • FINAL PLAYER REGISTRATION DATE IN ALL DIVISIONS OF HOCKEY. February 10 • Final date for BC Hockey to submit Inter-Branch or USA player transfers to Hockey Canada. February 10 • Final date for player to be reinstated to amateur standing from professional hockey. February 10 • Final date to replace a player turned professional. February 10 • Final date for players to be registered under Special Assistance.
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Important Dates to Remember
March March 15 • Final date for submission of resolutions for the BC Hockey AGM. March 15 • Nomination deadline for “Official of the Year” and “Coach of the Year.” March 15 • Deadline for applications for “Association of the Year.” March 15 • Deadline for nominations for Presidentʼs Award. May May 15 • Deadline for minor hockey to apply for membership. June June 10 - 12 • 2016 BC Hockey Annual Meeting – Sun Peaks, BC July July 1 • Final date for American based Junior “B” Teams to apply for permission to compete within BC Hockey for the up-coming season. August August 15 • Final date for declaration of operative teams in Allan Cup competition.
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2015-2016 Board of Directors
RANDY HENDERSON Chair of the Board 250.552.2735 [email protected]
DIRECTORS
RICK BOEKESTYN ANDREW JAKUBEIT 250.417.5700 250.307.5997 [email protected] [email protected]
DAWN BURSEY DARRYL LERUM 250.552.1067 250.996.3996 [email protected] [email protected]
CHUCK CAMPBELL NEIL MCNABB 604.615.1882 778.389.9045 [email protected] [email protected]
BILL GREENE BILL VEENSTRA 250.317.9703 604.657.8200 [email protected] [email protected]
2015-2016 Standing Committees CONDUCT HUMAN RESOURCES RICK BOEKESTYN, Chairperson DAWN BURSEY, Chairperson FINANCE NOMINATING CHUCK CAMPBELL, Chairperson MIKE BRUNI, Chairperson GOVERNANCE RISK MANAGEMENT BILL VEENSTRA, Chairperson CHUCK CAMPBELL, Chairperson HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT ANDREW JAKUBEIT, Chairperson
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2015-2016 Operations and Programs BARRY PETRACHENKO Chief Executive Officer 250.652.2978 [email protected]
MINOR HOCKEY COORDINATORS
CHAMPIONSHIPS OPERATIONS DEBORAH TURNEY JUNE MCKENZIE [email protected] [email protected]
DISCIPLINE COMMUNICATIONS/RELATIONS BONNIE CAMERON CAROL MCGREGOR [email protected] [email protected]
ABOVE MINOR COORDINATORS
FEMALE JUNIOR TO BE DETERMINED Brian Harrison [email protected] ADULT MALE TO BE DETERMINED
PROGRAM COORDINATORS
FEMALE MIDGET AAA SAFETY STEFAN GREINER ANNE DEITCH 604.825.9137 778.995.4887 [email protected] [email protected]
FEMALE HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT MALE MIDGET AAA TERI COTTON JOE DOWNING 250.478.5203 778.239.9100 [email protected] [email protected]
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FEMALE HIGH PERFORMANCE MALE HIGH PERFORMANCE TANYA FOLEY RUSS WEBER 604.328.5438 604.271.7833 [email protected] [email protected]
SCHOOL PROGRAMMING COACHING ANDY OAKES JIM WEICKER 250.493.1408 250.732.1885 [email protected] [email protected]
OFFICIATING COORDINATOR / RIC SEAN RAPHAEL 250.652.2978 [email protected]
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Honorary President FRED W. ʻCYCLONEʼ TAYLOR * Vancouver *Deceased
Honorary Life Members L.C. MACKEN * ...... Vancouver A.R. DINGMAN * ...... Vancouver J.C. URQUHART *...... Rossland A.H. JEFFERD *...... Vancouver D.G. GRIMSTON *...... New Westminster F.F. BECKER * ...... Vernon L.G. ATWELL*...... Victoria I.H. TEMPLE * ...... Victoria R.T. PEEBLES...... Quesnel F.T. SPRING *...... Cranbook M. FABRO * ...... Kimberley R.N. MULLOCK...... Port Moody Wm. JIM ANDERSON * ...... Trail DR.LEO MARGOLIS *...... Nanaimo DON SCHMALTZ ...... Penticton FRANK LENTO...... Fernie DON FREER ...... Victoria
* Deceased
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Minor Hockey Committee Cariboo AHA Carsten Jorgensen Phone: 250.395.6583 E-mail: [email protected]
East Kootenay MHA Wallace Ross Phone:250.341.5144 E-mail: [email protected]
North West District MHA Dan Nickel Phone: 250.961.0580 E-mail: [email protected]
Okanagan Mainline AHA Chuck Gallacher Phone: 250.979.8999 E-mail: [email protected]
Pacific Coast AHA Cindy Secord Phone: 604.230.6211 E-mail: [email protected]
Peace River District MHA Brant Leer Phone: 250.787.9229 E-mail: [email protected]
Vancouver Island AHA Jim Humphrey Phone: 250.732.4889 Email: [email protected]
West Kootenay MHA Curtis Klashinsky Phone: 250.368.1917 E-mail: [email protected]
Yukon AHA Russ Smoler Phone: 867.334.9377 E-mail: [email protected]
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Location of Annual Meetings 1919-Vancouver 1951-Victoria 1985-Prince Rupert 1920-Victoria 1952-Vernon 1986-Penticton 1921-Vancouver 1953-Penticton 1987-Vernon 1922-Vancouver 1954-Kamloops 1988-Abbotsford 1923-Vancouver 1955-Kelowna 1989-Penticton 1924-Vancouver 1956-Vernon 1990-Penticton 1925-Vancouver 1957-Nanaimo 1991-Whistler 1926-Vancouver 1958-Trail 1992-Penticton 1927-Vancouver 1959-Vernon 1993-Penticton 1928-Vancouver 1960-Penticton 1994-Penticton 1929-Vancouver 1961-Kamloops 1995-Kelowna 1930-Vancouver 1962-New Westminster 1996-Penticton 1931-Vancouver 1963-Kelowna 1997-Kelowna 1932-Vancouver 1964-Prince George 1998-Nanaimo 1933-No Meeting 1965-Kamloops 1999-Penticton 1934-Rossland 1966-Vernon 2000-Kelowna 1935-Vancouver 1967-Penticton 2001-Prince George 1936-Nelson 1968-Kelowna 2002-Penticton 1937-Merritt 1969-Vancouver 2003-Vernon 1938-Grand Forks 1970-Williams Lake 2004-Prince George 1939-New 1971-Penticton 2005-Victoria Westminster 1972-Penticton 2006-Langley 1940-Vernon 1973-Penticton 2007-Whistler 1941-Trail 1974-Vernon 2008-Penticton 1942-New 1975-Victoria 2009-Vancouver Westminster 1976-Prince George 2010-Prince George 1943-Vernon 1977-Richmond 2011-Penticton 1944-Victoria 1978-Cranbrook 2012-Whistler 1945-Nelson 1979-Penticton 2013-Sun Peaks 1946-Vernon 1980-Victoria 2014-Penticton 1947-Nanaimo 1981-Dawson Creek 2015-SunPeaks 1948-Kimberley 1982-Penticton 1949-Kamloops 1983-Kamloops 1950-Kelowna 1984-Trail
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2015-2016 BC Hockey Constitution
CONSTITUTION Article One – Name 1.1 The name of the Society is the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association (BCAHA). For legal purposes, the name shall be the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association, but for all other purposes, the organization shall be known as BC Hockey. Article Two – Purpose 2.1 The Society is the self-governing body of amateur hockey in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. 2.2 The Society represents British Columbia and the Yukon Territory nationally and as an unalterable provision, this Society shall be affiliated with Hockey Canada. 2.3 As an unalterable provision, the purpose of this Society shall be not for profit. 2.4 The objectives of the Society are: a) To foster, improve and perpetuate the game of Amateur Hockey in the Province; b) To develop sport participation, including recruitment and retention initiatives; c) To secure the enforcement of the rules of the game as adopted by the Society; d) To supervise and carry out the competitions for the championship of British Columbia; e) To emphasize and encourage the involvement of those volunteers who put the interests of the game ahead of their personal interests; f) To elevate the awareness of the responsibilities of the Hockey Public in ensuring the game is played in a positive environment; g) To provide a safe playing environment, including participation in the hockeyʼs national insurance program. h) To assist registered participants in their pursuit of excellence by providing effective programs and services through available resources; i) To monitor and review services, benefits and programs available to registered participants in order to meet their ever changing needs;
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j) To present a common voice on behalf of the Members in all discussions that could affect them at the National and International level; k) The Society dedicates itself to the advancement of Amateur Hockey for all individuals in British Columbia through progressive leadership by ensuring meaningful opportunities and enjoyable experiences in a sportsmanlike environment; l) To actively promote and support equal access to hockey programs and services for all regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, racial origin or religion. 2.5 In the event that the Society should at any time be wound up or dissolved, the remaining assets after payment of all debts and liabilities shall be turned over to a recognized charitable organization with the same objectives in the province of British Columbia or the Yukon Territory as directed by the members. Should the Society, which received charitable gaming funds from licensed charitable gaming and/or direct charitable access, at any time dissolve or cease to exist, have any and all gaming monies or assets purchased with gaming funds held at the date of dissolution or cessation of existence these/they shall be distributed by the Society to a recognized charitable organization or organizations in British Columbia having a similar charitable purpose. This provision is unalterable.
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BYLAWS Bylaw One – Overview Definitions 101 Amateur Senior and Junior Teams A group of not less than 12 players, one of which must be a goaltender and a group of team officials at least one (1) of which must be a coach. (see BC Hockey Regulation Two) 102 Amateur Hockey Leagues Senior and Junior leagues operating with three (3) or more member teams from the same category of the same division playing a minimum of six (6) home and six (6) away games in a regular league schedule. (Does not apply to minor hockey) 103 Amateur Hockey Associations Group of Minor Hockey Teams, operating under a constitution/bylaws and offering programming within a geographic subdivision as approved by the societyʼs Board. 104 Districts The Society shall be divided into eight Districts as follows, and shall be known as: a) East Kootenay b) Lower Mainland c) North Central d) Northeast/Yukon e) Northwestern f) Okanagan-Mainline g) Vancouver Island – including Powell River h) West Kootenay 105 District Amateur Hockey Associations District Amateur Hockey Associations shall be responsible for organizing and administering Minor Hockey Leagues within the Districts and coordinating such programs and other areas of activity within the District as their member Minor Hockey Associations shall determine. District Amateur Hockey Associations shall be as follows: a) East Kootenay East Kootenay MHA b) Lower Mainland Pacific Coast AHA c) North Central Cariboo AHA d) Northeast/Yukon i. Peace River District MHA ii. Yukon AHA 21 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016
e) Northwest North West District MHA f) Okanagan-Mainline Okanagan-Mainline AHA g) Vancouver Island Vancouver Island AHA h) West Kootenay West Kootenay MHA Custody and Use of Seal 106 The seal of the Society shall not be affixed to any instrument except by authority of a resolution of the Societyʼs Board and in the presence of at least one (1) member of the Societyʼs Board and the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer, and the said seal shall remain in the custody of the Chief Executive Officer of the Society. Inspection of Records and Books 107 Upon five (5) days written notice to the Chief Executive Officer of the Society, the Records and Books of the Society shall be made available for inspection to its members at the Societyʼs office during normal office hours. Official Rules of Order 108 Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised are the Official rules of order covering all meetings of the Society, except where they are at difference with the Societyʼs Constitution and Bylaws in which case the Societyʼs Constitution and Bylaws shall take precedence.
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Bylaw Two – Membership 200 The Society shall be composed of: a) Amateur Senior and Junior Teams, b) Amateur Hockey Leagues, c) Amateur Hockey Associations, d) Amateur District Hockey Associations, e) Associate Members, and f) Persons serving on the Societyʼs Board operating within the Province of British Columbia and affiliated Yukon Territory, willing to comply with and abide by the Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations and Rules of the Society. 201 Membership shall be acquired by registering with the Chief Executive Officer, subject to Bylaw 200 of the Society. 202 Each member Association, League and Team shall adopt and maintain a Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations not contrary to the Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations of this Society, and shall not at any time make any amendments of its Constitution, Bylaws or Regulations conflicting with the Constitution, Bylaws or Regulations of this Society. 203 For the purposes of the preceding paragraph, Associations, Leagues and Teams are authorized to adopt or amend their Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations so long as provisions of such Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations are more restrictive than the equivalent provisions (if any) of the Society or Hockey Canada. 204 All new applications for membership from all Leagues shall be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer for presentation to the Societyʼs Board for their consideration. 205 Teams shall be required to affiliate within a member League, except in areas where no league exists. 206 All new applications for team relocation in the Major Senior Mens AAA division and all applications for reclassification to the Major Senior Mens AAA division must contain the following to be considered: a) $200.00 certified cheque as a non-refundable application fee per team. b) Name of city, town, village or municipality where teams are to be located. c) Written proof of arena availability. d) Written report from the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer, 23 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016
with input from the applicable Districtʼs representative on Minor Committee in regard to the feelings of the other Society members (where the applicant proposes to locate) and also a written report from the Societyʼs Leagues operating in that district. e) Complete list of Owners, Directorships, Manager and Coach. f) An outline of the numbers and the areas from which the players would be drawn. g) Specify any proposed affiliation. h) Written documentation as to acceptance into a League in good standing, which is affiliated with the Society. NOTE: 1) All applications must be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer by August 15 of the season they are to operate. 2) A decision of acceptance or rejection is entirely a matter for the discretion of the Society and is to be made by the Societyʼs Board. 3) It is the responsibility of the League the applicant wishes to enter to supply a copy of the written application for a new franchise to the Societyʼs Office immediately upon request. 207 All new applications for membership and/or team relocation in the Senior AA, A, C Recreational and Female Junior divisions must contain the following to be considered: a) Name of city, town, village or municipality where teams are to be located. b) Written proof of arena availability. c) Complete list of Owners, Directorships, Manager and Coach. d) An outline of the numbers and the areas from which the players would be drawn. e) Specific details of any proposed affiliation. f) Written documentation as to acceptance into a League in good standing, which is affiliated with the Society. g) Written report from the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer, with input from the applicable Districtʼs representative on Minor Committee in regard to the feelings of the other Society members (where the applicant proposed to locate) 24 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws
208 All new Senior AA, A, C Recreational and Female Junior applications shall be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer for presentation to the Board for their consideration. A decision of acceptance or rejection is entirely a matter for the discretion of the Society and is to be made by the Societyʼs Board. 209 All new applications for membership and/or team relocation in the Male Junior division must contain the following to be considered: a) $200.00 certified cheque as a non-refundable application fee per team. b) Name of city, town, village or municipality where teams are to be located. c) Written proof of arena availability. d) Written report from the District Association for the District within which the applicant proposes to locate. e) Written report from the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer, with input from the applicable Districtʼs representative on Minor Committee in regard to the feelings of the other Society members (where the applicant proposes to locate) and also a written report from the Societyʼs Leagues operating in that district. f) Complete list of Owners, Directorships, Manager and Coach. g) An outline of the numbers and the areas from which the players would be drawn. h) Specify any proposed affiliation. i) Written documentation as to acceptance into a League in good standing, which is affiliated with the Society. 210 In the Male Junior Division: a) All Junior new membership applications are to be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer no later than April 1 prior to the season applicant wishes to operate. b) All Team relocation applications are to be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer no later than May 1of the season applicant wishes to operate. A decision of acceptance or rejection is entirely a matter for the discretion of the Society and is to be made on or before June 15 of the season the applicant wishes to operate. The decision is to be made by the Societyʼs Board. 25 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the League the applicant wishes to enter to supply a copy of the written application for a new franchise to the Societyʼs Office immediately upon request. 211 Male Junior division teams shall annually make declaration of their ownership structure (including any changes to the control of the shares or assets of the team). This declaration shall be included in the team membership application requirements prior to each season. 212 All new applications from a Minor Hockey Association shall contain the following to be considered: a) copy of the proposed boundaries of the Association; b) written proof of arena availability; c) list of Association Directors or Executive; d) written documentation confirming their membership in their local District Association, which is affiliated with the Society; and e) a copy of their Constitution and Bylaws. All new Minor Hockey Association applications must be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer for presentation to the Societyʼs Board for their consideration. 213 All Minor Hockey teams may become members only if registered by a member Minor Hockey Association, subject to acceptance by the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer for presentation to the Board for their consideration. 214 Minor Hockey Associations shall be required to affiliate with their District Association. 215 All new applications for membership from District Hockey Associations shall be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer for presentation to the Societyʼs Board for their consideration and shall contain the following to be considered: a) a copy of the proposed boundaries of the Association; b) list of Association Directors or Executive; c) written documentation confirming member associations or member leagues (which are affiliated with this Society) that will be members of the District Association; d) a copy of their Constitution and Bylaws.
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NOTE: Should the Societyʼs Board find the application to be in order, then a resolution to amend Bylaws 104 and 105 of the Society shall be submitted for consideration at the following Annual General Meeting of the Society. 216 All new applications for Associate Membership shall be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer for presentation to the Societyʼs Board of Directors for their consideration. 217 Associate Members shall take what steps they deem necessary for the registration and administration of personnel in teams, leagues, and groups which are strictly within their own organizations, and shall report such registrations to the society annually in the same manner as Members. 218 Associate Member teams shall be eligible to compete only for trophies offered for competition by teams representing Associate Members. 219 All games played under jurisdiction of the Society and the qualifications of all persons participating in such games shall be in conformity with the Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations and Rules of the Society. 220 Any violation of the Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations or Rules of the Society or decisions of the Societyʼs Board by any member of this Society shall render such member liable to suspension and/or such disciplinary action that may be deemed necessary. 221 The membership year of the Society shall commence on August 15 and end on August 14 of the following year. 222 Membership in the Society shall cease where: a) The member delivers a resignation, in writing, to the Chief Executive Officer of the Society or by mailing it to the address of the Society, or b) The member is expelled, or i. A member may be suspended or expelled for willful violation of the Societyʼs Constitution or Bylaws or for any other serious breach of rules or regulations. ii. Where a member is suspended or expelled, the member shall forfeit all rights and privileges in organized hockey in the Society until such time as the said member, is re-instated as a member in good standing.
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iii. A member may be expelled by a special resolution of the Societyʼs members passed at a Society General Meeting. 1. A notice of special resolution for expulsion shall be accompanied by a brief statement of the reason or reasons for the proposed expulsion. 2. The member who is the subject of the proposed resolution shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Societyʼs General Meeting before the special resolution is put to vote. c) The member has not been in good standing for 12 consecutive months. i. A member who has failed to pay current annual assessments or any other subscription or debt due and owing by the member to the Society shall be deemed to be not in good standing. ii. A member under suspension is not in good standing until the period of suspension has been served. Life Membership and Honorary Officer 223 As an honour, the highest that may be bestowed by this Society, the Societyʼs Board at an Annual General Meeting of the Society may elect a member of this Society as an Honorary Life Member. a) The member must have served this Society as an Board Member for at least ten (10) full terms and rendered outstanding or meritorious service in accordance with Article 2 of the Societyʼs Constitution. b) Nominations for Life Membership must be forwarded in writing to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer ninety (90) days prior to the Annual General Meeting of the Society detailing the service for which the honour is bestowed. c) Life Members shall act in an advisory capacity to the Societyʼs Board, exercising all of the privileges of Board Members (except where otherwise restricted by the Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations of the Society) but shall have voting privileges only at the Societyʼs Annual and Special General Meetings.
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d) The expenses of Life Members when attending Annual or Special General Meetings of the Society shall be borne by the Society. e) The number of Life Memberships of this Society shall be limited to five (5) active members. 224 An Honorary Chair of the Board may be appointed annually to the Societyʼs Board for a one (1) year term.
Bylaw Three – Registered Participants
300 In addition to the Members, the Society recognizes that its Registered Participants contribute to the success of the Society. 301 Any person or similar entity registered with the Society or any of its Members, or any person, affiliated with or associated with, in any capacity whatsoever, any club, team, league, sports school or similar entity participating in games or activities of any kind sponsored or organized by the Society or any of its Members, including but not limited to the parents or legal guardians of any minor aged participant registered in the Society programming, shall not have membership status in the Society but, rather, shall be referred to throughout these Bylaws as a “Registered Participant”. 302 Participation in the Societyʼs programming is voluntary. Registration within programming offered by the Society or one of its Members entails acceptance by the Registered Participant, including the parents or legal guardians of any minor aged Registered Participant of the final and binding authority of rules and decisions of the Board, adherence to and observance of the Bylaws, Regulations, Playing Rules and Policies of the Society and acceptance of and subscription to such insurance coverage and Registered Participant registration fees as may be approved and made mandatory from time to time by the Board.
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Discipline and Suspension 303 The Chair of the Board shall have the power to suspend, fine or take such disciplinary action that may be deemed necessary against any Registered Participant for failure to comply with the Bylaws, Regulations and Policies of the Society or of Hockey Canada, or of the Playing Rules, or for unsportsmanlike conduct on or off the ice, or abuse of Officials. The power to the Chair of the Board to suspend, fine or take disciplinary action may be delegated. A player may not be fined. 304 Any suspension to a Registered Participant imposed under these Bylaws shall continue until the requirements for lifting the suspension have been met, unless modified by the Appeal Committee in accordance with Bylaw Eight.
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Bylaw Four – Meetings 400 The Annual General Meeting of the Society shall be held at the call of the Societyʼs Chair of the Board, on a weekend during the month of June each year. 401 Special General Meetings of the Society may be called at the discretion of the Societyʼs Chair of the Board. 402 At the conclusion of each Annual General Meeting of the Society the Societyʼs Chair of the Board will state the date of the next Annual General Meeting of the Society. 403 Notice of the Annual General Meeting and Special General Meetings of the Society shall be sent to all those qualified to attend, at least thirty (30) days prior to such meeting. Notice shall be given in writing and shall state the business to be brought before the meeting. 404 The order of business at the Annual General Meeting of the Society shall be: a) Reception of Credentials, b) “Adoption of Minutes” of the last Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting of the Society, c) Chair of the Boardʼs Address, d) Reading of correspondence, e) Reports of Board in writing, f) Reports of Chief Executive Officer, g) Reports of Special Committees, h) Amendments of the Constitution, Bylaws, i) General Business, j) Election of Board. 405 No delegate shall be admitted to the Annual or Special General Meeting of the Society unless that delegate has presented to the Societyʼs Credentials Committee a certificate of the delegateʼs appointment signed by the Chair of the Board or Secretary of the delegateʼs Team, League, Association or District Association. 406 At all General Meetings of the Society, a quorum shall consist of not less than fifty (50) of the voting members entitled to be present. Voting at General Meetings 407 At the Annual General Meeting and all Special General Meetings of the Society, member Teams, District Amateur
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Hockey Associations, Leagues and Associations duly organized and affiliated for the season immediately following, in active competition during the year preceding the Annual General Meeting of the Society, and in good standing shall be entitled to be represented by delegates and exercise votes as follows: a) Each team registered on Hockey Canada registration certificates - one (1) vote. b) Each District Amateur Hockey Association – one (1) vote for the Association and one (1) vote for each registered League, Pee Wee and above, within which Hockey Canada registered Teams participate. c) Each Amateur Hockey Association - one (1) vote. d) Each Amateur Hockey League - one (1) vote. e) Each Recreational Team (above minor) - one (1) vote. f) Associate members shall not be entitled to vote. 408 The Chair of the Board of the Society shall only vote in the case of a tie. 409 Members of the Societyʼs Board (excluding the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer) shall be entitled to vote on all questions. 410 A delegate or Societyʼs Board member may bear proxy and voting privileges for not more than three (3) Teams, Leagues or Associations but in no case shall such delegate or Societyʼs Board member have more than three (3) votes. 411 All proxy votes representing Teams, Leagues and Associations shall be by a certificate appointment signed by the Chair of the Board or Secretary of such Teams, Leagues, Association or District Association. 412 Each member of the Societyʼs Board shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote as a Board Member. Expenses - General Meetings 413 The expenses of members of the Societyʼs Board, or members of other Standing Committees when attending Annual or Special Meetings as approved by the Chair of the Board shall be borne by the Society on the following basis: a) The most economical air fare, or if travelling by car a rate per kilometer as set by the Societyʼs Finance Committee (not to exceed the non-taxable limit as defined by the CRA) b) The expenses of a candidate for elected or appointed 32 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws
office who is not a member of the Societyʼs Board when attending the Annual General Meeting of the Society shall be paid as outlined above provided the candidate is elected or appointed to the Societyʼs Board at that Annual General Meeting of the Society. Amendments to the Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations 414 Resolutions to amend or alter the Constitution, Bylaws, and Regulations can only be made at the Annual General Meeting of this Society after specific notice in writing by March 15 to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer. 415 Resolutions to amend or alter the Societyʼs Constitution, Bylaws or Regulations may be submitted by members of the Societyʼs Board, or members of the Society as per Bylaw Two of the Societyʼs Constitution. 416 Notice of Motion may be waived to amend the Societyʼs Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations providing each member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting agrees in writing. 417 The Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer shall communicate such proposed amendments or alterations to the Societyʼs Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations to each member thirty (30) days prior to the Annual General Meeting of the Society. 418 Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws of the Society shall require a majority of not less than 75% of the members voting. 419 Amendments to the Regulations of the Society require a majority of the members voting. 420 Any amendments or changes to the Constitution, Bylaws or Regulations of this Society shall take effect immediately.
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Bylaw Five – Board of Directors Role 501 The Board shall manage, or supervise the management of, the activities and affairs of the Society, and is accountable to the Members which it serves. 502 The Board may delegate any, but not all, of their responsibilities. The Board shall have the authority to delegate those responsibilities, duties and authority that may be lawfully delegated to the Chief Executive Officer or to a Committee, Work Group or Member of the Society, or to any third party to assist it in carrying out its responsibilities. 503 The Board may make, or cause to be made, for the Society, in its name, any kind of contract which the Society may lawfully enter into and, save as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, generally may exercise all such other powers and do all such acts and things as the Society, by its charter or otherwise, is authorized to exercise and do. Composition and Eligibility 504 The Board shall consist of nine (9) Directors, including the Chair, elected by the Members 505 All Directors, within thirty (30) days of taking office, shall divest themselves of any active executive position with a Member organization including, without limitation, a position on the board of directors of any such Member, or any position as a team official. Any person seeking election as a Director shall declare any conflict of interest in advance of seeking election. 506 Paid employees of the Society are not eligible for election as a Director. 507 In order to qualify to become or act as a Director, an individual must not be: a) under the age of 18 years, b) found by any court, in Canada or elsewhere, to be incapable of managing the individualʼs own affairs, c) an undischarged bankrupt, or d) convicted in or outside of British Columbia of an offence in connection with the promotion, formation or management of a corporation or unincorporated entity, or of an offence involving fraud, unless i. the court orders otherwise, ii. five years have elapsed since the last to occur of 34
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1. the expiration of the period set for suspension of the passing of sentence without a sentence having been passed, 2. full payment of any fine imposed, 3. the conclusion of the term of any imprisonment, and 4. the conclusion of the term of any probation imposed, or iii. a pardon was granted or issued or a record suspension was ordered under the Criminal Records Act (Canada) and the pardon or record suspension, as the case may be, has not been revoked or ceased to have effect. Board Meetings 508 A meeting of the Board may be called by the Chair of the Board or by any other three (3) Directors. 509 Notice and the agenda for any Board meeting shall be provided to each Director at least seven (7) days before such meeting. Notice may be waived or abridged with the consent of every Director who has not received the prescribed seven (7) daysʼ notice. 510 At all Board meetings, a quorum shall consist of a majority of the Directors. 511 A Director may participate in a Board meeting by means of a telephonic, electronic, or other communications facility that permits all participants to communicate adequately with each other during the meeting. A Director participating in this manner shall be taken to be present at the meeting. 512 The Chair of the Board, at any time, may take a vote of the Board via mail, electronic mail or facsimile with the motion and the results of the vote to be recorded in the minutes of the next Board meeting. 513 Questions arising by way of motion at any Board meeting shall be decided by a majority vote of the Directors present, unless a larger proportion of the votes is required under these Bylaws. Each Director is authorized to exercise one (1) vote. The Chair of the Board shall vote only in the event of a tie. Proxies are not accepted at any Board meeting. 514 Any Member or any individual may attend any Board meeting upon the invitation of the Chair of the Board.
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Duties and Responsibilities of Directors 515 A Director of the Society, when exercising the powers and performing the functions of a Director of the Society, a) must act honestly and in good faith and with a view to the best interests of the Society, b) must exercise the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent individual would exercise in comparable circumstances, c) must act in accordance with the Act and its regulations, d) must act in accordance with the Bylaws of the Society, and e) when exercising the powers and performing the functions of a Director of the Society, must act with a view to the purposes of the society. 516 Directors of the Society must adhere to Disclosure of Interest as outlined in Part 3, Section 27 of the Act and its regulations and any Society conflict of interest policies. Duties and Responsibilities of the Chair 517 The Chair of the Board shall preside at all meetings of the Board and Annual and Special General Meetings. In the absence of the Chair of the Board, the Board shall designate a Director to serve as Acting Chair for that meeting. 518 The Chair of the Board will perform the following duties: a) Ensure meetings are efficiently managed and decision making is transparent. b) Ensures a Board work plan is developed annually that distributes the Boardʼs work amongst the Directors, while providing opportunities for Directors to develop skills, understand the organizationʼs culture and programs, and build relationships with staff and volunteers. c) Appoint Committee and Work Group chairs in consultation with the Board. d) Appoint a Credentials Committee in advance of each Annual or Special General Meeting. e) Ensure Directors do not interfere in operations. f) Ensure Directors comply with the Bylaws, Regulations and Policies.
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g) Ensure communications and accountability to Members and other key stakeholders and the public are adequate. h) Suspend, fine or take other disciplinary action or delegate to others the power to suspend. i) Represent the Society, in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer, on matters involving the government, Members, Registered Participants, external agencies, the media, and Hockey Canada j) Exercise all duties and powers of the Board when, in the case of emergency, it is impractical for the Chair to obtain a vote of the Board. Duties and Responsibilities of the Board 519 The Board shall govern the affairs of the Society in accordance with the provisions of the Societyʼs Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations, Playing Rules, and Policies. 520 In addition to any other powers which are conferred upon the Board by law or these Bylaws, the Board shall have the power to: a) Establish terms of reference and operating procedures for Members, the Board, Standing Committees, Divisional Committees and Task Groups, Work Groups and Program Committees and Delivery Groups and to review and revise such terms of reference and operating procedures, as warranted. b) Establish, adopt, review, and amend Policies. c) Make proposals for new Bylaws and Regulations or to amend, or repeal existing Bylaws, and Regulations. d) Settle all questions not provided for in the Societyʼs Bylaws, Regulations or Policies. e) Overrule any decision, of any Member, that is inconsistent with any decision by the Board or the Bylaws, Regulations, Policies and Playing Rules of the Society, including any decision by a Member which makes a provincial or national ruling less restrictive f) Formulate and monitor the implementation of the strategic plan of the Society. g) Approve the annual operating plan as prepared by the Chief Executive Officer.
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h) Appoint and dismiss the Chairs of the Nominating and Appeal Committees. i) Appoint and dismiss members of the Standing Committees and Program Committees. j) Appoint and dismiss the Chief Executive Officer of the Society, approve the Chief Executive Officerʼs compensation, and conduct an annual performance review. k) Enter agreements from time to time with Hockey Canada, other Branches, or any other organization regarding matters of mutual interest that are consistent with the Societyʼs objectives. l) Establish policies for entering into and approving contracts. m) Set direction for championship competitions of the Society and for exhibition and all-star games for member leagues, above minor and District Associations. n) Grant or refuse all new membership applications, team relocations, and category reclassification, as presented by a report of the Chief Executive Officer. o) Approve the geographic boundaries of Districts. p) Approve the annual budget of the Society and approve adjustments thereto. q) Present any changes to the annual membership fees and other fees and assessments to the Members for approval. r) Add to any Reserve Funds of the Society. s) Recommend to the Members, at the Annual General Meeting, the appointment of an independent auditor. Terms of Office 521 A Director shall serve a two (2) year term unless otherwise specified in the Bylaws. The term shall commence at the end of the Annual General Meeting at which the Director was elected, and terminate at the end of the Annual General Meeting occurring approximately two (2) years later. 522 No Director whose term is expiring may run for re-election at an Annual General Meeting if that Director has already served on the Board for at least eight (8) consecutive years on or before the commencement date of that Annual General Meeting. Any such Director shall not be eligible to stand for election to the Board, other than for the position of Chair, for a
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period of two (2) consecutive years thereafter. 523 No individual may serve more than two (2) consecutive two (2) year terms as Chair of the Board. Nominations 524 Nominations for the position of Director may only be submitted by a Member of the Society or the Chair of the Nominating Committee. No Member may submit a number of nominations that exceeds the number of Directorsʼ positions available for election. 525 Nominations from the floor at the Annual General Meeting are not permitted. Election of the Chair 526 The Members shall elect the Chair of the Board for a two (2) year term at an Annual General Meeting year using the procedure generally described above in this Bylaw. 527 The following individuals are eligible to stand for election as Chair of the Board: a) any current elected Director whose term does not expire at the Annual General Meeting where the election is occurring; or b) any individual nominated for the position of elected Director in accordance with this Bylaw. 528 The candidate receiving the most votes, and not less than 50% of the valid ballots cast, shall be declared elected as Chair of the Board. If no candidate receives 50% or more of the valid ballots cast, or if more than one Chair of the Board candidate receives the highest number of votes, then there shall be a further ballot. On such further ballot, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes and the second highest number of votes shall remain on the ballot, while all other candidates shall be removed from the ballot (except in the event that other candidates are tied with the candidate receiving the second highest number of votes in which case such tied candidates shall remain on the ballot). Voting will continue until one of the tied candidates has received the most votes and at least 50% of valid ballots cast. In the event of the candidates remaining tied for the most votes through three consecutive ballots, the Chair of the Board shall be selected by a random draw conducted by the Chair of the Nominating Committee, from among the tied candidates. 39
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529 Following the election of the Chair of the Board at the Annual General Meeting, all of the remaining nominees, including nominees described who unsuccessfully ran for the position of Chair of the Board, shall be eligible to run for the vacant Board positions. 530 Any individual who is elected as Chair of the Board shall immediately resign from his previous position as a Director, and elections to fill the positions of the elected Directors whose terms have expired and the Directorʼs position vacated by the new Board Chair shall proceed. Election of Directors 531 At each Annual General Meeting, elections shall be held to fill the positions of the elected Directors whose terms have expired and to fill any vacancies. The election of Directors shall be conducted by secret written ballot. The names of all of the nominees for Directorsʼ positions shall appear on the ballot. 532 Any time both two (2) year and one (1) year terms are open the elections shall have the four (4) nominees receiving the greatest number of votes serve a two (2) year term, and the nominee receiving the next highest number of votes serve the one (1) year term(s). 533 Each Delegate or Director in attendance at the Annual General Meeting shall receive a number of ballots equal to the number of votes that the Delegate or Director is entitled to cast. Any ballot containing votes for a number of nominees greater than the number of available Directorsʼ positions shall be considered spoiled and shall not count as a vote cast when calculating the number of votes necessary to constitute a majority. The available Board positions shall be filled by the nominees receiving the most votes. 534 If there is a tie for the final Directorʼs position or positions, the names of the tied nominees shall appear on a new ballot, and the voting procedure shall continue until all of the Directors positions have been filled. In the event of the candidates remaining tied for the final position or positions through three consecutive ballots, the final Directorʼs position or positions shall be filled by a random draw conducted by the Chair of the Nominating Committee, from among the tied nominees. 535 Upon the completion of the elections, only the names of the elected Directors shall be announced at the Annual General
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Meeting by the Chair of the Nominating Committee. All election ballots will be destroyed after those names are announced. Transition Provisions [Note: applies to the 2015-16 Season only] 536 At the Annual General Meeting at which these Bylaws are approved by the Members, the following Directors in waiting will be elected by the Members: a) The Chair to serve until the next Annual General Meeting; b) Four Directors, each for a two (2) year term from the time they take office; and c) Four Directors, each for a one (1) year term from the time they take office. d) Upon these Bylaws coming into force: e) The Board who were in office pursuant to the immediately preceding Bylaws will cease to hold office; and f) The Directors and Chair in waiting, who are elected pursuant to Bylaws 526 – 530 and Bylaws 531 – 535 will take office. Every Annual General Meeting held after the Directors in waiting take office will hold elections for the Directors and Chair position pursuant to Bylaws 531 through to 534 and not pursuant to Bylaw 536. Board Vacancies 537 Any Board position shall be automatically vacated if a Director: a) resigns from office by delivering a written resignation to the Chair of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer of the Society; b) is found by a court to be incapable of managing his or her own affairs; c) becomes bankrupt; d) dies; or e) is removed by the Members in accordance with this Bylaw. Removal or Suspension of Director 538 A Director may be removed from office by the Members in accordance with Part 3, Section 31 of the Act. 539 The Board shall provide that Director with a statement of the reason or reasons for the proposed suspension, at least thirty (30) days prior to the Board meeting at which the proposed suspension is to be voted on. The statement shall include a
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notice of the place and time when the Board will be meeting to vote on the suspension. The Director shall be given an opportunity to be heard and the matter will be considered by the Board at the time cited in the notice. The motion by the Board to suspend a Director requires no less that a seventy- five percent (75%) majority of those entitled to vote to pass. The Director whose suspension is proposed shall not be entitled to vote on the motion. In exceptional circumstances, a Director may be indefinitely suspended by the Board Chair pending a Board hearing. Filling a Board Vacancy 540 Where a vacancy occurs on the Board, the following procedure shall apply: a) The Board shall notify the Chair of the Nominating Committee, who shall then solicit nominations from the Members for candidates to fill the vacancy. b) The Board shall elect from the list provided a Director to act on an interim basis until the next Annual General Meeting. c) The Members shall fill the vacancy at the next Annual General Meeting, using the election procedure generally described previously. 541 A vacancy in the Chair of the Board position shall be filled using the following procedure: a) The Board shall elect from within their numbers an individual to act as Interim Chair until the Members elect a new Chair; and b) The Board shall notify the Chair of the Nominating Committee, who shall then solicit nominations from the Members for candidates to fill the vacancy. The Members shall fill the vacancy at the next Annual General Meeting, using the election procedure generally described previously.
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Bylaw Six – Chief Executive Officer Duties and Responsibilities 601 The Chief Executive Officer shall be appointed by the Board, shall be answerable to the Board, and shall report to the Board through the Chair of the Board. 602 The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the day to day operations of the Society with authority as provided in these Bylaws or as delegated by the Chair of the Board. 603 The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible for: a) implementing decisions and policies approved by the Board and by the Members at Annual General Meetings; b) all matters involving the staffing of the Society, and coordinating and overseeing the work of the Societyʼs staff; c) preparing an annual operating plan d) reporting operational outcomes to the Board; e) recording minutes of all meetings of the Society and the Board; f) the financial records of the Society; g) receiving all applications for new membership and changes in membership and presenting to the Board for approval; h) accepting and validating Hockey Canada player registrations subject to the Societyʼs and Hockey Canada regulations; i) disclosing, in the manner outlined in the Act, any personal interest in a contract or matter that may be considered by the Directors; j) interpreting the Bylaws, Regulations and Policies of the Society; and k) representing the Society, in conjunction with the Chair, on matters involving the government, Members, Registered Participants, external agencies, the media, and Hockey Canada. 604 The Chief Executive Officer shall attend, and shall have speaking privileges at all meetings designated by the Chair of the Board, including all Board Meetings and Annual and Special General Meetings. The Chief Executive Officer shall not have a vote at any of these meetings.
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Bylaw Seven – Committees, Work Groups and Task Groups Standing Committees 701 The Standing Committees of the Society are as follows: Governance, Audit and Finance, Hockey Development, Human Resources, Risk Management, Nominations, and Code of Conduct. 702 With the exception of the Nominating Committee, the Chair of each Standing Committee, shall be a member of the Board, and shall be appointed by the Chair of the Board. 703 The composition of each Standing Committee except the Nominating Committee shall be determined by the Board. Each Standing Committee shall be composed of a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of six (6) individuals, including the Committee Chair. 704 The terms of reference of the Standing Committees shall be set out in policies established by the Board and shall be available to the Members. Each Standing Committee may propose changes to its terms of reference to the Board. 705 At all Standing Committee meetings, a majority of the individuals who serve on that Committee shall constitute a quorum. 706 Attendance at Standing Committee meetings shall be limited to the individuals serving on that Committee, any Director approved by the Chair of the Board to attend and such other persons as may be invited by the Committee Chair. 707 Any individual serving on a Standing Committee shall hold office at the pleasure of the Chair of the Board and may be removed from office at any time at the absolute discretion of the Chair of the Board. Conduct Committee 708 The Conduct Committee is responsible for establishing and monitoring standards of behaviour, identifying inappropriate behaviours, promoting proactive strategies, establishing and monitoring disciplinary policy and establishing and monitoring dispute resolution processes Finance Committee 709 The Finance Committee is responsible for oversight related to the Societyʼs auditing and reporting, financial policies and strategies, and financial risk management. 44 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws
Governance Committee 710 The Governance Committee is responsible for advising the Board on matters relating to the Societyʼs governance processes and policies, structure, evaluation of the Board effectiveness, education and evaluation of Board Directors, and for establishing policies for the hiring and evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer. Hockey Development Committee 711 The Hockey Development Committee is responsible for the general oversight of the Societyʼs development programs by ensuring the establishment of program practice standards, monitoring compliance with such standards, monitoring performance of programs against approved objectives, and providing regulation and budget recommendations. Human Resources Committee 712 The Human Resources Committee is responsible for overseeing the establishment of employment policies for the Societyʼs staff and for policies related to volunteers, and for monitoring compliance with those policies Nominating Committee 713 The Nominating Committee is responsible for ensuring, on a continuing basis, that the Societyʼs Board of Directors is composed of qualified and skilled persons capable of, and committed to, providing effective governance leadership to the Society. The Nominating Committee should attempt to attract candidates who, among other things: represent diversity of gender; diversity of ethnicity; a diversity of geographical location, a diversity of hockey experience and have specific skills and attributes beneficial to serving as a Director while meeting the eligibility requirements for being a Director. 714 The Chair of the Nominating Committee and its other committee members shall be individuals who are at armsʼ length from the Board. 715 The Chair of the Nominating Committee shall oversee any election conducted under Bylaw Four, including ensuring that the names of all candidates running for the Chair of the Board position or any other elected position on the Board appear on
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the official ballots, distributing and collecting the ballots, counting the votes, announcing the results, and destroying the ballots immediately thereafter. Risk Management Committee 716 The Risk Management Committee is responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of a comprehensive risk management program and for monitoring compliance with program standards and objectives. Work Groups and Task Groups 717 The Chair of the Board, in consultation with the Board and the Chief Executive Officer, may establish Work Groups to undertake a specific issue or project that is to be completed within a defined period of time and provide a report to the Board. The Chair of the Board shall have the authority to appoint the individuals who will serve on any such Work Group. A Work Group shall be dissolved after it has completed its assigned mandate 718 The Chief Executive Officer may establish Task Groups to assist the Society in completing specific operational plan tasks and to appoint, in consultations with the Chair of the Board or the Branch Program Co-ordinators, as appropriate, the individuals who will serve on any such Task Group. Divisional Committees 719 The Divisional Committees are recommending bodies responsible for making recommendations related to athlete development, for providing opportunities for discussion and communication between divisional or between regional representatives and for providing recommendations to the Board regarding key issues 720 The Divisional Committees of the Society are as follows: Adult Male, Female, Junior, and Minor. 721 The Chair of each Divisional Committee and any Vice-Chair shall be appointed by the Chair of the Board. 722 The composition of each Divisional Committee shall be determined by the Board. 723 The terms of reference of the Divisional Committees shall be set out in policies established by the Board and shall be available to the Members. Each Divisional Committee may propose changes to its terms of reference to the Board.
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724 At all Divisional Committee meetings, a majority of the individuals who serve on that Committee shall constitute a quorum. 725 Attendance at Divisional Committee meetings shall be limited to the individuals serving on that Committee, any Director approved by the Chair of the Board to attend and such other persons as may be invited by the Committee Chair. 726 Any individual serving on a Divisional Committee shall hold office at the pleasure of the Chair of the Board and may be removed from office at any time at the absolute discretion of the Chair of the Board. Adult Male Committee 727 The Adult Male Committee is responsible for making recommendations for athlete development within Senior recreational and competitive hockey, for sharing best practices, and for providing the Board with advice on key issues affecting adult male hockey. Female Committee 728 The Female Committee is responsible for making recommendations for athlete development related to Junior and Senior recreational and competitive hockey, for sharing best practices, and for providing the Board with advice on key issues affecting female hockey. Junior Committee 729 The Junior Committee is responsible for making recommendations for the business and operational relationships of Junior A and Junior B teams and leagues, for making recommendations for athlete development within male Junior hockey, for sharing best practices in these areas, and for providing the Board with advice on key issues affecting junior hockey. Minor Committee 730 The Minor Committee is a consulting body advising on proposed changes to policy which directly affect the minor hockey membership, by way of consultation during the development of and prior to the implementation of such adjustments, is responsible for making recommendations for athlete development within the recreational and competitive
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streams of minor hockey, for sharing best practices, and for providing the Board with advice on key issues affecting minor hockey. 731 The District Amateur Hockey Associations shall be responsible for the supervision and general conduct of all levels of minor hockey in the district with the exception of Midget AAA. Program Committees and Delivery Groups 732 The Program Committees of the Society are as follows: Coaching, Female High Performance, Female Midget AAA, Male High Performance, Male Midget AAA, Officiating, Safety, and School Programming. 733 The Program Committees are chaired by the Branch Program Coordinator with a Board Director assigned as a liaison to the Board, between four (4) and eight (8) subject matter specialists appointed in any given year and a staff resource person. 734 The Program Delivery Groups of the Society are as follows: Coaching, Female High Performance, Female Midget AAA, Male High Performance, Male Midget AAA, Minor Officiating, and Above Minor Officiating. 735 The Program Delivery Groups are co-lead by the Branch Program Coordinator and the staff resource person with the additional members being the regional Coordinators. 736 The terms of reference of the Program Committees and Delivery Groups shall be set out in policies established by the Board and shall be available to the Members. Each Program Committee may propose changes to its and its corresponding Delivery Groupʼs terms of reference to the Board. Coaching Committee and Delivery Group 737 The Coaching Committee provides technical information, general oversight and monitoring of the delivery of the Hockey Canada National Coach Certification Program and the National Coach Mentorship Program and is responsible for the development of new technical components of the program as well as administrative and operational standards of the program. 738 The Coaching Delivery Group is responsible to monitor the program and to deliver the program components at the expected level.
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Female High Performance Committee and Delivery Group 739 The Female High Performance Committee provides general oversight and monitoring of the delivery of a high performance program for female players, in cooperation with Hockey Canadaʼs Program of Excellence, and is responsible for the development of new technical components of the program as well as administrative and operational standards of the program. 740 The Female High Performance Delivery Group is responsible to monitor the program and to deliver the program components at the expected level. Female Midget AAA Committee and Delivery Group 741 The Female Midget AAA Program Committee provides general oversight and monitoring with respect to the delivery of the Female Midget AAA program. The Committee is responsible for the development of the administrative and operational standards of the program. 742 The Female Midget AAA Program Delivery Group is responsible for the operation of the Female Midget AAA Program. Male High Performance Committee and Delivery Group 743 The Male High Performance Committee provides general oversight and monitoring of the delivery of a high performance program for male players, in cooperation with Hockey Canadaʼs Program of Excellence, and is responsible for the development of new technical components of the program as well as administrative and operational standards of the program. 744 The Male High Performance Delivery Group is responsible to monitor the program and to deliver the program components at the expected level. Male Midget AAA Committee and Delivery Group 745 The Male Midget AAA Program Committee provides general oversight and monitoring with respect to the delivery of the Male Midget AAA program. The Committee is responsible for the development of the administrative and operational standards of the program. 746 The Male Midget AAA Program Delivery Group is responsible for the operation of the Male Midget AAA Program. 49 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016
Officiating Committee and Delivery Groups 747 The Officiating Committee provides technical information, general oversight and monitoring of the delivery of the Hockey Canada Officiating Program and is responsible for the development of new technical components of the program as well as administrative and operational standards of the program. 748 The Minor Officiating Program Delivery Group is responsible to oversee the delivery of the Hockey Canada Officiating Program components at the expected level for officials involved in minor hockey. As well, the Minor Officiating Program Delivery Group members discipline officials where required and assist Associations with officiating enhancements. 749 The Above Minor Officiating Delivery Group is responsible to oversee the delivery of the Hockey Canada Officiating Program components at the expected level for officials involved in above minor hockey. As well, the Above Minor Officiating Program Delivery Group assists with officiating enhancements and recommends officialsʼ discipline to the Branch Supervisor where required. Safety Committee 750 The Safety Committee in cooperation with Hockey Canada provides technical information, oversight, and monitoring of the delivery of the Hockey Canada Safety Program and Respect in Sport programs and is responsible for the development of new technical components of the program as well as administrative and operational standards of the program. School Programming Committee 751 The School Programming Committee supports and monitors programs of the Society in public and independent schools, encourages the development of new school programming, and is responsible for the development of new technical components of the program as well as administrative and operational standards of the program. Participant Disclosure 752 A member of a Standing Committee, Program Committee, Divisional Committee, Work Group or Task Group is subject to
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the same disclosure of interest as outlined in Part 3, Section 27 of the Act for Directors.
Bylaw Eight – Dispute Resolution Negotiation and Mediation 801 In the event that a dispute arises between Members, Directors, Standing Committee participants, Program Committee participants, Divisional Committee participants, and Work Group participants in connection with their involvement in the Societyʼs activities, then the parties thereto shall: a) make all reasonable efforts to resolve their dispute by amicable negotiations; and, if unable to do so b) submit to mediation with a single mediator who shall assist the parties to reach agreement to the extent possible. Appeal Committee 802 The Appeal Committee shall consist of a Chairperson and a minimum of four other members, who shall be appointed by the Chair of the Board following the Annual General Meeting to serve for the following year, subject to confirmation by the Board of Directors. No member of the Board of Directors is eligible to serve as a member of the Appeal Committee. 803 Any Member or Registered Participant may appeal to the Appeal Committee: a) any suspension or other decision of the Chair of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the Board, any Director, or any person to whom decision-making authority has been delegated by them; or b) any decision of a local Association, League or Team that is contrary to the Bylaws or Regulations of the Society. c) However, a decision made upon a Game Protest is final and cannot be appealed to the Appeal Committee. 804 An appeal to the Appeal Committee from the decision of a local Association, League or Team may only be taken after all levels of appeal provided within the bylaws and regulations of the Association, League or Team in question have been exhausted. 805 The Appeal Committee can only hear an appeal under one of the following grounds:
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a) The decision of the original hearing was made without authority or jurisdiction; b) Irregularities in procedure of the original hearing that may have caused an unjust decision; c) The decision of the original hearing was reached in an unjust manner; d) The decision of the original hearing was too severe; or e) New evidence not used in the original hearing can be presented which may have an effect on the decision – provided that there is a reasonable explanation for the failure to present that evidence at the original hearing. 806 The Appeal Committee may, upon the hearing of an appeal, re-admit any Member or Registered Participant of any Association, League or Team, and may uphold or modify any decision under appeal. 807 The Appeal Committee may provide for special dispensation from the Regulations and Policies of the Society where a decision made by the Society for special dispensation has been appealed as being an unjust or unfair result. Any decision as to what qualifies for special dispensation shall rest solely with the Appeal Committee in its absolute and unfettered discretion, and the decision of the Appeal Committee on special dispensation shall be final and binding upon all parties. Each decision of special dispensation shall be made on its individual merits. Court Proceedings 808 No Member or Registered Participant may pursue any recourse in the courts of any jurisdiction prior to exhausting all rights, remedies and rights of appeal under the Bylaws, Regulations, Playing Rules or Policies of the Society, its Members, or Hockey Canada, if applicable. 809 Any Member or Registered Participant who proceeds with court action against the Society shall be liable for all legal costs and disbursements, on a solicitor-client basis, should the court rule in favour of the Society.
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Bylaw Nine – Financial Fiscal Year 901 The fiscal year of the Society begins on April 1 and ends on March 31 the following year, unless otherwise determined by Special Resolution. Signing Officers 902 The Signing Officers of the Society are the Chief Executive Officer, the Chair of the Board and an assigned Director. Auditor 903 The Members shall appoint an Auditor by Ordinary Resolution at each Annual General Meeting to audit the accounts of the Society. 904 The remuneration of the Auditor shall be set by the Board. 905 The Auditor has the right to attend a general meeting and address the Members on the Societyʼs financial statements and auditorʼs report, and answer questions, if any. Budget and Financial Documents 906 On or before February 1 of each year, the Board shall approve the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Such budget shall be provided to the Members within twenty one (21) days of such approval. 907 The Society may establish annual fees and assessments with respect to its Members and Registered Participants. The Members shall approve at the Annual General Meeting, by ordinary resolution, any change in the annual membership fees, annual registered participant assessments, reserve fund assessments, above minor game assessments, sanctioning fees and appeal fees. All applicable fees and assessments shall be published by the Society by way of a Schedule of Fees and Assessments. (see Appendix A) 908 At least ten (10) days prior to the Annual General Meeting, the Society shall provide the Members with its financial statements for the immediately preceding year, and the report of the auditor. Members, by way of Ordinary Resolution at the Annual General Meeting, may approve those financial statements
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Borrowing 909 The Board may, from time to time: a) borrow funds upon the credit of the Society in such amounts and on such terms as may be deemed expedient; b) issue, reissue, sell, pledge or hypothecate debt obligations of the Society; c) give a guarantee on behalf of the Society to secure performance of an obligation of any individual; d) mortgage, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise create a security interest in all or any property of The Society, owned or subsequently acquired, to secure any obligation of The Society. 910 The Board may, by Ordinary Resolution, delegate any or all of the borrowing powers to a Director, a committee of Directors, or the Chief Executive Officer, as it deems appropriate. Electronic Fund Transfers 911 All electronic fund transfer agreements and requests are to be coordinated and submitted through the Chief Executive Officer. 912 All electronic fund transfer requests are to be authorized by the Societyʼs Signing Officers. Directorsʼ Remuneration 913 Directors may receive remuneration for their service as a Director of the Society. 914 A Director may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties 915 A Director shall not be prohibited from receiving compensation for services provided to the Society in another capacity.
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Bylaw Ten – General Application 1001 The Bylaws, Regulations, Playing Rules and Policies of the Society and the decisions of the Board shall apply to all Divisions and Categories of amateur hockey governed by the Society unless they have been specifically exempted. 1002 All provisions terms of the Bylaws or Regulations shall be deemed to be severable one from the other, and if any such provision is ever found or declared by a competent authority to be void or invalid, it shall be stricken from the Bylaws or Regulations as the case may be, without affecting the validity of any other provision. Indemnity 1003 Every Director, Standing Committee participant, Program Committee participant, Divisional Committee participant, Work Group participant, employee or voluntary staff member of the Society shall be indemnified by the Society against such claims and for such conduct as may be specified within the Societyʼs general liability and directors and officers insurance policies, as amended from time to time. Rights 1004 The Society is the owner of all rights emanating from competitions and other events coming under its jurisdiction, without any restrictions as to content, time, place and law. These rights include, among others, every kind of financial rights, audio-visual and radio recording, reproduction and broadcasting rights, multimedia rights, marketing and promotional rights, incorporeal rights and intellectual property rights. 1005 The Board shall decide how and to what extent the rights described above are utilized. The Board may decide whether these rights shall be utilized exclusively, or jointly with a third party or entirely through a third party. Unforeseen Circumstances 1006 The Board shall have the final decision on any matters not provided for in these Bylaws.
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Liquidation and Dissolution 1007 The Society may be dissolved, or liquidated and dissolved, by: a) a dissolution initiated by the members of the society, b) a liquidation and dissolution initiated by the members of the society, or c) a court-ordered liquidation and dissolution initiated by an application to the court.
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REGULATIONS Regulation One – Membership Registration 1.01 A Team, League, Association, District Association, or Associate Member whose application for membership has been approved by the Society, or who having been a Member of the Society in the previous membership year is entitled to return as a Member, shall acquire membership for each membership year by registering with the Chief Executive Officer no later than May 31. Regulation Two – Registration 2.01 The regulations covering eligibility, transfer and registration of players shall be those adopted by BC Hockey and Hockey Canada. Residential Qualifications 2.02 The residence rule shall be that adopted by Hockey Canada. 2.03 The residence of a playerʼs parent shall be used to determine eligibility for minor hockey aged players (i.e. such residence must be within the boundary of the member minor hockey association). The BC Hockey Board shall determine a geographic subdivision for each member minor hockey association. 2.04 It shall be the responsibility of all members of BC Hockey to enforce and abide by the Hockey Canada Residential Qualifications. Residential Waiver 2.05 A Residential Waiver may be issued by a member Minor Hockey Association. A player who has been issued a residential waiver may register with a MHA adjacent to his/her home association in accordance with the BC Hockey residential waiver policy. a) A residential waiver may only be granted under one of the following circumstances: i. There is no Tier 1, 2, 3 or 4 team in the playerʼs residential Minor Hockey Association. ii. There is no recreational team or the player is on a wait-list within the playerʼs residential Minor Hockey Association. 57
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iii. The player is female and there is no female team in the playerʼs residential Minor Hockey Association. iv. A Minor Hockey Association may request that a residential waiver be granted to a player (including goaltenders) for reasons not listed in sections i), ii) or iii) above. Conditional approval will be given once all documentation has been submitted for consideration to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer and BC Hockey has confirmed support in writing from the District President. The player (including goaltenders) will be eligible to participate in practices, evaluations/tryouts, and exhibition games pending final approval of BC Hockey. b) Players who have been granted a Residential Waiver may register in an adjacent Minor Hockey Association in accordance with the BC Hockey Residential Waiver Policy. c) All residential waivers expire at the end of the current season. Player Age Restrictions 2.06 The age limits for Junior, Juvenile, Midget, Bantam and Pee Wee shall be those adopted by Hockey Canada. 2.07 Junior B Teams registering a player 16 years old or under (as of December 31st of the current season) at any time during the season shall only be permitted to release such player on or before October 31st. Thereafter, any such player carded on a Junior B team shall remain carded with that team for the remainder of current season and shall only be released under one or more of the following criteria: a) a season ending injury b) educational problems c) criminal problems d) drug and alcohol offence e) mutual agreement between player and team. Variations for the Female Player Development Model 2.08 Female players in their first year of midget eligibility (15 years old or younger) shall not roster, card or affiliate with any BC Hockey Junior (any category) or Senior AAA, AA or A Team. Affiliation of first year eligible Midget players (fifteen (15) year olds) to Junior teams shall be permitted with the following restrictions: 58
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a) A team may affiliate no more than five (5) players for up to a maximum of five (5) games (league, tournament, exhibition) during the season. b) The player must sign a special affiliation form with the permission of his regular team. c) A player shall not be called up, except under emergency conditions, when the playerʼs regular team is playing or when the player has semester exams at school. d) When the playerʼs regular team is finished its season, the player may join the Junior team for the balance of its season. e) In Junior hockey, the team would be restricted to calling up one (1) fifteen (15) year old per game. 2.09 Players registered on a Female Midget AAA Team may affiliate to one (1) Junior or Senior Team. 2.10 Female Midget AAA Teams may affiliate female players registered on integrated teams. 2.11 The variations for the Female Development Model shall be examined three (3) years after the inaugural year of operation to determine the needs of the players, teams and leagues. 2.12 Designation of Goaltenders in Female Hockey In Female Hockey competition within BC Hockey a goalkeeper may play any other position. 2.13 Senior Female Affiliate Players Players registered on the affiliate list of a female junior/ senior team must have participated in at least five games (league, tournament or exhibition) with that junior/senior female team in order to be eligible to participate in a BC Hockey Female Senior Championship. 2.14 Only currently registered Hockey Canada Carded female players shall be eligible for participation in BC Hockey U16 and U18 High Performance programs. *Exceptions will be considered for players where female A teams are not available within their District. Registration of Teams 2.15 Carded Teams must register all players and team officials on their respective teams via the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR). Such registrations must be duly validated by the Branch Chief Executive Officer for the current season prior to competing in any League or Championship game.
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2.16 Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, all carded teams at Minor, Junior and Senior Female must, in order to be eligible for BC Hockey Championships, register a minimum of twelve (12) players, on or before December 1 of the current season, including at least one (1) goaltender. NOTE: Minor Female and Pee Wee teams are not required to designate a goaltender. 2.17 In accordance with Hockey Canada Regulation E, Senior, Junior and Minor teams eligible to compete in Regional and National playoffs, shall be required to register not less than fifteen (15) Players on Hockey Canada. Registration Certificates (at least two (2) of whom must be goaltenders) on or before February 10 of the current season. 2.18 Each team intending to participate in BC Hockey Championships must include an official qualified in the Hockey Canada Safety Program and at least one (1) coach qualified at the Developmental Stream. They must be signed to a Hockey Canada Officials Certificate and must register with the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer on or before December 1st of the current season. 2.19 Recreational, Male Senior AA, A and C Teams will not register on Hockey Canada Registration Certificates but will be entitled to all the privileges of BC Hockey (Participation on a Senior C team will not affect Minor Hockey Eligibility). A Recreational Team is defined as a team above Minor Hockey that does not compete for a BC Hockey Championship. 2.20 The Chief Executive Officer upon verification of a registration discrepancy, on or about December 1, shall allow that team 10 days to correct said discrepancy upon fax notice to the Registrar of the team. 2.21 No player who has been approved on a Hockey Canada Registration Certificate by BC Hockey shall play in any game unless as a member of the team with which the player is registered or affiliated. 2.22 Districts may make application to register an all-star team as follows: a) all players are residentially eligible for an association tiered at Tier 4, and are registered on a team participating in a league governed by the District
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b) such All-Star team would be permitted to apply for participation in a tournament in the Tier 1, 2, or 3 category. c) the formation of the all-star team may not conflict with regular season or playoff competition d) players must be selected by way of an open tryout organized in conjunction with the District e) application for such All-Star teams: i. must be forwarded to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer prior to December 15 in order to be considered by the Board at their next meeting. ii. must include the name and date of the tournament the team wishes to make application to. This tournament will be contacted by BC Hockey to notify of the status of the All-Star Team application. iii. will only be considered in the Pee Wee, Bantam or Midget divisions. 2.23 Notice to withdraw from the Western Junior B Hockey Championships (Keystone Cup) shall be in writing to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer prior to January 15 of the current season. Any team that withdraws after this date may be subject to fine and/or suspension by the BC Hockey Chair of the Board. A portion of the fine may be used to compensate the offended event host or teams for costs incurred. Affiliation of Minor Hockey Players 2.24 Minor Hockey A Category Teams shall register affiliate players in accordance with the Hockey Canada Regulations regarding Specially Affiliated Players NOTE: The use of the Team to Team and Club Affiliation is not permitted for Minor Hockey A Category Teams 2.25 A BC Hockey registered Minor Hockey Player may participate as an affiliate with the following exceptions: a) In order to affiliate to a Senior Female team, a player must be registered with a carded minor hockey team. b) A player registered with a HCSS team must establish residential eligibility within the geographic subdivision of a team in order to be eligible to affiliate to that team in accordance with this regulation. c) Minor Hockey players registered on a recreational team
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may not participate as an affiliate to a higher Division or Category team prior to the playerʼs participation in a league game with the recreational team unless approved by the appropriate Chief Executive Officer, with input from the applicable Districtʼs representative on Minor Committee in consultation with the appropriate District Association. d) Players registered on carded minor hockey teams are not eligible to affiliate to a recreational team. NOTE: Notwithstanding the above, Female players age 15 and 16 years of age are subject to variations for the Female Player Development Model regulations. Team Official Qualifications 2.26 All BC Hockey/Hockey Canada Coaches registered to teams above the recreational level must be trained or certified at the Development 1 or High Performance 1 level by December 1 of the current season. Trained status expires on August 31 of the current clinic season and coaches will have until March 31 to submit the required post clinic coursework and relay their intent to become certified. 2.27 All BC Hockey recreational (non-carded) coaches are required to be either: a) Attend a Coach 2 – Coach Level clinic by December 15 of the current season. b) Achieve trained status by previously attending the Coach 2 – Coach level (or equivalent) clinic and submitting the required post clinic documents by March 31 of their clinic season. 2.28 All Head Coaches of Atom, Pee Wee or Bantam teams must complete the BC Hockey/Hockey Canada Instructional Stream Checking Clinic. Coaches will have until December 15 of the current season to complete the program. 2.29 All Head Coaches registered to teams competing in Regional or National Championships must either be trained or certified at the High Performance 1 level by December 1 of the current season. Trained status expires on August 31 of the current clinic season and coaches will have until September 15 of the following season to submit the required post clinic coursework and relay their intent to become certified.
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All Assistant Coaches registered to teams competing in Regional or National Championships must be either trained or certified at the High Performance 1 or Development 1 level. NOTE: Commencing in the 2016-2017 season all Junior A Head Coaches will be required to be trained or certified at the High Performance 1 level. 2.30 All BC Hockey team officials (excluding those on Senior Male Teams) must be qualified in the Speak Out! Program / Respect in Sport. 2.31 Minor Hockey Teams shall register a maximum of one manager who, once registered, may not be removed from the team and replaced by any team official who is registered with the same team and lacks appropriate coaching qualification as of December 1 of the current playing season. 2.32 All BC Hockey Junior Team Officials must complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Vulnerable Persons Check (VPC) prior to any team participation. A satisfactory CRC and VPC is valid for three (3) playing seasons but must be renewed thereafter. 2.33 At the request of any Team in the Society, or on the initiative of the Society, the Chief Executive Officer may require any Team to satisfy, by evidence under statutory declaration, that such Team is being conducted in accordance with the definition of an amateur as set out by Hockey Canada. Regulation Three – Competition 3.01 Schedules Each League shall forward to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer a copy of its seasonʼs scheduled games prior to the commencement of League play. All Schedules of Leagues wishing to compete in BC Hockey Championships must terminate in sufficient time to compete in respective BC Hockey Championships, such playoff dates to be made known by the Chair of the Board as soon as possible. 3.02 League Representatives to BC Hockey Championships The winners of each League may enter the BC Hockey Championship in their respective divisions and/or categories, the winners of the final series to be declared BC Hockey Champions. It is understood that when financially possible, the Male Senior AAA/AA, Female Senior AA/AA and Male Junior Championship finals shall alternate between leagues involved. 63
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3.03 Senior and Junior All Senior and Junior Leagues shall utilize a League Playoff to determine a representative to BC Hockey Championships. 3.04 Male Senior AA Where an established Male Senior AA League operates within a radius of one hundred and fifty (150) kilometers from the home ice of a duly registered Male Senior AA Hockey Club, such Team shall be compelled to associate themselves with such a League, participating in all their League schedules and subsequent playoffs to determine representation in Coy Cup play downs. Female Senior AAA, AA and A 3.05 Female Senior AAA teams will be eligible for Branch, regional and national competition. 3.06 Female Senior AA teams will be eligible for Branch and regional competition only. 3.07 Female Senior A teams be eligible for Branch and regional competition only. 3.08 In order for a Senior Female team to participate in BC Hockey Championship competition, said team must have played six (6) games in a recognized registered League of properly registered Senior Teams on or before December 1 of the current playing season, or if said Team is not a participant in such a league, proof of participation in six (6) exhibition games against BC Hockey and/or Hockey Canada registered Female teams must be submitted in the form of six (6) original signed game reports, on or before January 10 of the current playing season. Male Junior B 3.09 A Junior B Team competing for BC Hockey Championships must play in a BC Hockey registered Junior B League with a minimum twenty (20) game schedule. 3.10 American based Junior B Teams, presently operating, must apply by July 1 of the current season to the Chief Executive Officer stating their intentions for the coming season in regards to competing as a member of BC Hockey and competing in Branch play downs.
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Minor Hockey 3.11 Minor Hockey Categories The Minor Hockey Associations of BC Hockey shall be categorized as A, and designated by the following tiers: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4. For the purposes of affiliation regulations, each Tier designation will be considered a category. 3.12 Determination of Minor Hockey Tiers Guidelines for determining the tiers for minor hockey associations are as follows: BC Hockey Registrations of male Midget, Bantam and Pee Wee players from the previous three (3) years with the Associations will determine the tier according to the following schedule: Average Registration of Male Midget, Designation Bantam & Pee Wee Players 300 and greater Tier 1 Less than 300, greater than or equal to 175 Tier 2 Less than 175, greater than or equal to 80 Tier 3 Less than 80 Tier 4 The above chart shall be utilized to determine the tier of the “initial entry” team at each division (ie. the associationʼs top Midget, Bantam and Pee Wee team). 3.13 a) Associations may register additional teams in any Division in accordance with the following chart: Association Second Third Fourth Designation Entry Entry Entry Team Team Team Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Tier 4 Tier 3 Tier 4 Tier 4 Tier 4 Tier 4 Tier 4 Tier 4 Tier 4 b) Any association registering more than two hundred and fifty (250) players in any age division of Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget and Juvenile shall be required to register teams in that division in accordance with the following chart: First Entry Second Entry Third Entry Fourth Entry Fifth Entry Team Team Team Team Must register Must register Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 two Tier 1 teams two Tier 1 teams
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3.14 All Winter Clubs are designated Tier 1. This designation is to be reviewed annually by the BC Hockey Board following consultation with the District Association. 3.15 Associations that register players from more than one Association: a) Will have the division(s) in which player(s) from other Associations are registered be automatically re-categorized by the combined Midget, Bantam and Pee Wee registrations of all associations from which they register players. b) Will be permitted to affiliate players from all associations from which they have registered players NOTE: unless a categorization exemption has been granted under this regulation. c) Exemptions to this regulation are subject to the following: i. An Association re-categorized in this manner may apply to the BC Hockey Board to have a division exempted from the re-categorization. All exemption requests must be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer prior to November 15. ii. Where players from another Association register due to the inability of that other Association to form a team because of insufficient registration, then the re-categorization in accordance with the preceding will be at the discretion of BC Hockey. Such request will be addressed by BC Hockey with input from the appropriate District(s). iii. Associations that share a common geographic subdivision may apply to the BC Hockey Board for exemption from this revision. iv. In all situations where an exemption has been granted, the association granted the exemption may not affiliate players from the adjacent association for those Divisions for which exemptions have been granted. 3.16 Midget AAA Midget AAA teams may be formed where players are drawn from more than one association: a) These teams shall be classified Midget AAA b) Residential draw zones for Midget AAA shall be determined by BC Hockey. 66
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c) BC Hockey Midget AAA Teams shall be recognized as the highest level of Minor Hockey and the Midget AAA Champion shall represent BC Hockey at all Regional and National Midget championships. 3.17 Female Midget AAA Female Midget AAA teams may be formed where players are drawn from more than one association:
a) Teams shall be classified as Female Midget AAA b) Residential draw zones for the Female Midget AAA Teams shall be determined by BC Hockey. c) The formation of the Female Midget AAA Teams shall not affect the present classification at Midget Female. d) Female Midget AAA Teams shall be recognized as the highest level of Female Minor Hockey and the Female Midget AAA Champion shall represent BC Hockey at all Regional and National Female Midget championships and Chief Executive Officer, with input from the applicable Districtʼs representative on Minor Committee. Such request will be addressed by this committee with input from the appropriate District (s). Exhibition Games 3.18 A team that is a member of BC Hockey may play exhibition games against a Team that is a member of USA Hockey providing BC Hockey registered team obtains prior approval from the Chief Executive Officer. 3.19 Games with teams not registered with Hockey Canada, USA Hockey or any other IIHF Federation are not permitted. 3.20 Exhibition games with Teams from other Branches of Hockey Canada or Professional Teams require the written permission of the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer. 3.21 Exhibition games involving Minor division teams shall be subject to the following: a) A Minor division team may play exhibition games with another BC Hockey Memberʼs minor division team. Games involving two (2) BC Hockey registered Minor division teams are to be reported to BC Hockey. b) Games involving a Minor division team and either a Senior or Junior division team require the permission of the Chief Executive Officer.
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Tournaments 3.31 A Tournament shall be defined as an event consisting of games between teams from more than two (2) Associations in which registered players of a team in one division of a Local Association compete against registered players of a team in the same division of the same or other local association for the purpose of determining an overall winner from within BC Hockey or from other Hockey Canada Branches or from outside Canada. 3.32 All applications for Tournaments must be made on the BC Hockey Tournament application request form and all Tournaments must be sanctioned by BC Hockey through its Chief Executive Officer. Such sanction is granted subject to payment of the appropriate sanctioning fee and compliance with this regulation and Hockey Canada Regulation M. 3.33 Tournaments shall be categorized as follows: a) Branch – all teams from within BC Hockey b) Inter Branch – teams from BC Hockey plus other Branches of Hockey Canada, per Hockey Canada Regulations c) International – includes teams from outside Canada, per Hockey Canada Regulations 3.34 Sanction Fees for tournaments are outlined in the Schedule of Fees and Assessments, Appendix A. 3.35 Applications for the sanctioning of Tournaments shall be submitted to BC Hockey as follows: a) Tournaments involving team(s) from other federation(s) of the IIHF (not including USA Hockey) or involving teams from three (3) or more Hockey Canada Branches shall be submitted at least ninety (90) days prior to the start of the Tournament. b) All other tournaments shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the start of the tournament. 3.36 The host association will submit a copy of the tournament sanction request form as well as a list of officials to be used in the tournament to their Officiating Coordinator for approval thirty (30) days in advance of the tournament. Only certified officials who are regularly refereeing minor hockey are to be used. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action by BC Hockey.
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3.37 All teams from outside BC Hockey must have written permission from their governing body (Branch) before participating in any BC Hockey sanctioned Tournaments. 3.38 Any Association hosting a Tournament without BC Hockey sanction will exclude all players, teams and Association Officials from liability insurance and other insurance coverage as provided by BC Hockey and Hockey Canada and are liable to suspension. 3.39 Players or teams registered with BC Hockey shall not compete in any Tournament within the Branch unless the Tournament has been granted a sanction permit by BC Hockey. 3.40 Any BC Hockey team, player, coach, manager or trainer participating in unsanctioned Tournaments shall be subject to disciplinary action by BC Hockey. 3.41 All players playing for any Team in any sanctioned Tournament must be properly registered with that Team in accordance with the regulations of Hockey Canada, BC Hockey, District Association, and local Association, League or Team, as applicable. 3.42 In Tournaments where Inter Branch and/or International Teams are involved it will be the responsibility of the host Association to verify the eligibility of all teams and players entered in the Tournament. 3.43 All games will be played under Hockey Canada Rules plus any other special rules adopted by BC Hockey. 3.44 BC Hockey Championships shall have preference over sanctioned Tournaments. 3.45 Special regulations may apply for the BC Hockey Championships and National Winter Games. 3.46 Tournaments shall be permitted in the Novice and Initiation divisions, but such tournaments shall be conducted on a non- competitive basis. The use of a knockout draw format, championship rounds, or identification of winners is strictly prohibited; all teams in the tournament shall play an equal number of games; and no standings of any kind are to be kept. 3.47 Any permit sanction granted a Tournament by the Chief Executive Officer may be withdrawn if it is found that Hockey Canada or BC Hockey regulations pertaining to such tournament are not followed. Subsequent permits may be refused any Association or Tournament sponsor who has
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been found to have conducted a sanctioned Tournament which has not conformed to those Hockey Canada or BC Hockey regulations which apply and disciplinary action may be taken. 3.48 BC Hockey and Hockey Canada sanctioned permits must be displayed in the arena prior and during the tournament. 3.49 Tournament Applications must identify the name of the tournament. Deviation from this stated name in any tournament documentation or correspondence may result in withdrawal of the tournament sanction permit.
Jamborees 3.50 A Jamboree shall be defined as an event consisting only of those activities including games in which registered or rostered players on teams of a Minor Association gather together under the jurisdiction of a local Minor Association to participate on randomly selected teams for the sole purpose of competing for fun or in which registered or rostered players on teams in the same division of Minor Hockey Associations within the Branch gather together under the jurisdiction of a Minor Hockey Association within the Branch to participate on randomly selected teams for the sole purpose of competing for fun. 3.51 Application requests for sanctioning of Jamborees must be made on the BC Hockey Jamboree application request form and submitted to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer thirty (30) days prior to the Jamboree taking place for approval. 3.52 The sanctioning of Jamborees are subject to: a) The Sanction Fee for a Jamboree is outlined in the Schedule of Fees and Assessments, Appendix A. b) Jamborees not interfering with BC Hockey Championships c) The sanction permit being displayed in the Arena during the Jamboree d) Games being played under Hockey Canada Rules and any special rules adopted by BC Hockey e) All players and team officials being registered with BC Hockey f) A list of officials to be used in the Jamboree being submitted along with a copy of the application request
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form to the District Officiating Coordinator for approval thirty (30) days in advance of the Jamboree. 3.53 Any permit sanction granted a Jamboree by the Chief Executive Officer may be withdrawn if it is found that the intent of a Jamboree, or Hockey Canada or BC Hockey regulations are not followed. Subsequent permits may be refused any Association who has been found to have conducted a sanctioned Jamboree that has not conformed to those Hockey Canada or BC Hockey regulations that apply or violated the intent of a Jamboree. 3.54 Any Minor Hockey Association hosting a Jamboree without a BC Hockey sanction will exclude all players, team officials and Association officials from liability insurance and any other insurance coverage as provided by BC Hockey and Hockey Canada and are liable to suspension. 3.55 League Representatives to BC Hockey Championships The winners of each League may enter the BC Hockey Championship in their respective divisions and/or categories, the winners of the final series to be declared BC Hockey Champions. It is understood that when financially possible, the Male Senior AAA/AA, Female Senior AA/Aand Male Junior Championship finals shall alternate between leagues involved. Regulation Four – Playing Rules 4.01 The playing rules of the Society shall be those adopted by Hockey Canada with the exception of changes adopted by BC Hockey for Junior B, Juvenile, Midget, Bantam and Pee Wee and Female divisions. Body Checking 4.02 Body Checking shall be allowed to the extent permitted by Hockey Canada Playing Rules. Equipment 4.03 In any game under the jurisdiction of BC Hockey, communication with players through the use of headsets or earpieces shall be prohibited. The use of helmet cameras by players shall be prohibited.
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Time-Out Rule 4.04 In all divisions of hockey, during games that consist of three (3) periods that are each twenty (20) minutes in length, the time-out rule is permitted in accordance with Hockey Canada Rule 10.17. 4.05 For Female Hockey in the Senior Division, as permitted by Hockey Canada Rule 10.17, the time-out rule is permitted for all exhibition, league, tournament and playoff games. Centre Red Line 4.06 In accordance with Hockey Canada Rules, in all BC Hockey Minor, Junior, Senior and Female games the center red line rule will not be utilized for offside pass purposes. This regulation will be optional for the Senior Male division. Players in Uniform 4.07 Teams shall dress a minimum of fifteen (15) players in Championships games and post a $5,000.00 performance bond in order to participate in the Senior Male AAA Championships.
Regulation Five – Championships 5.01 Championship Competitions The Society may include a Senior, Junior, Juvenile, Midget, Bantam or Pee Wee Series if deemed advisable. 5.02 BC Hockey Championship Schedule and Venues BC Hockey Championship venues in all divisions shall be decided upon at the Annual General Meetings of the Society from recommendations made by the committee representing the various divisions in which the Society conducts championship series. The Chair of the Board, with the approval of the Board, shall have the authority to change the venue of a series if deemed advisable. BC Hockey Championship Declarations 5.03 All teams intending to enter competition leading to a BC Hockey Championship must do so by declaring their team as “Carded” via the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR). NOTE: All reference to “Carded Teams” in these regulations denotes teams so registered.
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5.04 Tier 2 Teams a) An individual Tier 2 Team may compete for the Tier 1 Championship during any one (1) season. Such declarations must be submitted by a Minor Hockey Association to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer by December 1 of the current season. By exercising this option the Team becomes ineligible for the Tier 2 Championship. Tier 3 Teams b) An individual Tier 3 Team may compete for the Tier 2 Championship or the Tier 1 Championship during any one (1) season. Such declarations must be submitted by a Minor Hockey Association to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer by December 1 of the current season. By exercising this option the Team becomes ineligible for the Tier 3 Championship. Tier 4 Teams c) An individual Tier 4 team may compete for the Tier 3, Tier 2 or Tier 1 Championship during any one (1) season. Such declarations must be submitted by a Minor Hockey Association to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer by December 1 of the current season. By exercising this option the Team becomes ineligible for the Tier 4 Championship. Withdrawal from BC Hockey Championships 5.05 Notice to withdraw from BC Hockey Championships shall be declared via the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) prior to December 31 of the current season. 5.06 Any Team in any division registered on the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) as a carded team that subsequently withdraws from BC Hockey Championships after the December 31 deadline may be subject to a fine and/ or suspension by the BC Hockey Chair of the Board. A portion of the fine may be used to compensate the offended Team, League or Association for costs incurred. BC Hockey Representative 5.07 A BC Hockey Board member or a designated BC Hockey representative shall be in attendance at all BC Hockey Championship games.
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5.08 Teams in Branch competition must be in possession of approved Hockey Canada Registry rosters listing all players and team officials. Those players/team officials not listed on the approved roster may be declared ineligible to compete in the game(s). Financial Arrangements (General) 5.09 The Society in all BC Hockey Championships, shall take charge of all financial arrangements and all gate receipts become the property of the Society. 5.10 In all Major Senior Mens AAA, Male Senior AA and Junior BC Hockey Championships the receipts and accounts shall be kept entirely separate for each series played. BC Hockeyʼs share of gate receipts shall not be less than 70%. BC Hockeyʼs share of the gate receipts shall be disbursed in accordance with the following: a) The most economical air fare or if travelling by a car a rate per kilometer as set by the Societyʼs Finance Committee (not to exceed the non-taxable limit as defined by the CRA) b) The expenses of a candidate for elected or appointed office who is not a member of the Societyʼs Board when attending the Annual General Meeting of the Society shall be paid as outlined above provided the candidate is elected or appointed to the Societyʼs Board at that Annual General Meeting of the Society 5.11 In the event of a conflict between BC Hockey and/or Arena Management over the handling of gate receipts, the home Team in any division of hockey shall make available to the Branch Coordinator of Minor Hockey Championship the equivalent amount of the gate receipts in cash or cheque, or both, as mutually agreed. 5.12 Nothing contained in this Regulation shall be held to create or imply liability on the part of BC Hockey for any expenses, disbursements or obligations of any kind incurred in connection with the BC Hockey Championships. Should any unforeseen circumstances arise in the operation of the above regulations governing the handling of the BC Hockey Championship gate receipts they shall be dealt with at the discretion of the Chair of the Board.
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Championship Awards and Recognition 5.13 Banners for all BC Hockey Championship Teams and plaques for each member of such team shall be provided each year. BC Hockey Championship finalist team members in the Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget, Juvenile, Junior B and Female division shall be provided with plaques. 5.14 No souvenir, token or prize may be presented to any player in any BC Hockey Championship without the prior approval of the Chief Executive Officer or designate. BC Hockey Trophies 5.15 Championship Trophies are open for Annual Competition only to Teams who are members of BC Hockey and played for under rules and regulations of competition as hereinafter set forth. a) Savage Cup – Major Senior Mens AAA Championship b) Coy Cup – Male Senior AA Championship c) Mowat Cup – Male Junior A Championship d) Cyclone Taylor Trophy – Male Junior B Championship e) Monarch Life Assurance Cup – Male Juvenile Championship* f) Cromie Memorial Cup – Male Midget AAA Championship* g) Elmer Kreller Memorial Trophy – Male Midget Tier 2 Championship* h) Doug Grimston Memorial Trophy – Male Bantam Tier 1 Championship* i) Stan Patience Memorial Trophy – Male Bantam Tier 2 Championship* j) Mott Memorial Trophy – Male Pee Wee Tier 1 Championship* k) Herb House Memorial Trophy – Male Pee Wee Tier 2 Championship* l) BC Female Senior AAA* m) Don Murray Memorial Trophy – Female Senior AA Championships* * Denotes trophies that have been retired. 5.16 The engraving of the trophies after each championship has been decided shall be done under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, with input from the applicable Districtʼs representative on Minor Committee at the expense of the Society. 76
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5.17 The Chief Executive Officer of the Society shall be to all intents and purposes the legal holder of the cups in trust for the Association. 5.18 Any Team winning a BC Hockey trophy must return the trophy and its carrying case in good order to the BC Hockey Office within one (1) month of winning trophy. The winning Team will be responsible for any loss or damage to the trophy and carrying case while they are in their possession. The BC Hockey Representative in charge of the final series will be responsible to make certain that the above regulation is followed. Referees 5.19 A three (3) or four (4) referee system will be used for all BC Hockey sanctioned games. In BC Hockey Minor Hockey Championships, prior to the distribution of call for bids the BC Hockey Board shall determine whether a three (3) or four (4) referee system will be utilized. 5.20 In BC Hockey Championship games, qualified Officials who have regularly officiated at that level of hockey will be used wherever possible. For BC Hockey Championships the Branch Coordinator of Minor Hockey Championships overseeing the playoff shall approve the Officials. This approval shall be from a list of Officials provided by the Branch Officiating Coordinator in consultation with the BC Hockey Representative in charge of the series. 5.21 In Junior B BC Hockey Championships wherever possible HCOP Level IV Officials will be used. Wherever possible no hometown officials will be used. 5.22 In Major Senior Mens AAA, Male Senior AA and Junior A BC Hockey Championships wherever possible HCOP Level V Officials will be used, from the list of recommendations for inter-branch competition. This list is to have input from the Branch Coordinators. 5.23 In Female BC Hockey Championship games, qualified officials who have regularly officiated Female Hockey will be used wherever possible. 5.24 All BC Hockey Championship games shall have a qualified referee and linesman who have regularly officiated at that level of competition, wherever possible.
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5.25 Determination of Standings For the purposes of determining standing in all BC Hockey Championship play, two (2) Points will be given for a win and one (1) for a tie. 5.26 Tie Breaking Procedure In the event Teams are tied for a playoff position after a Round Robin series is completed, the following procedure shall be utilized to determine the placing of the tied teams: a) If two (2) teams are tied, the winner of the Round Robin game between those two (2) teams will receive the higher placing. If three (3) or more teams are tied, the team which has accumulated the most points in games against the tied teams will receive the highest placing, the team with the next most points in games against the tied teams will receive the next highest placing, and so on. b) If any teams remain tied after (a) has been applied, then the Team with the most wins in the round robin series (note that this includes all games in the round robin series and is not limited to games between the tied teams only) will receive the higher placing, and so on. c) If any teams remain tied after (a) and (b) have been applied, then the team with the best goal average in games between the tied teams will receive the higher placing, and so on. The goal average of the teams is to be determined by dividing the total number of goals for and against into the total number of goals for, with the Team having the highest percentage will be awarded the higher position. d) If any teams remain tied after (a), (b) and (c) have been applied, then the team with the best goal average in the round robin series (note that this includes all games in the round robin series and is not limited to games between the tied teams only) will receive the higher placing, and so on. The goal average of a team is to be determined by dividing the total number of goals for and against into the total number of goals for, with the Team having the highest percentage will be awarded the higher position. (Example: Goals for 10, goals against 4; percentage is 10/14 = .714). In determining the goal average the maximum goal differential that may be applied in any single game shall be seven (7). 78
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e) If any teams remain tied after (a), (b), (c) and (d) the team that received the least minutes in penalties in the round robin games between the tied teams will receive the higher placing, and so on. f) If teams are still tied after all previous methods have been applied, then the winner of the playoff position will be decided by the toss of a coin. Period Times 5.27 No overtime shall be played in a total-goal two (2) game series until one hundred and twenty (120) minutes of hockey has been played. 5.28 Overtime in the BC Hockey Championship Tournament Format shall be played in the games between the first and second place teams in the respective Divisions and in the games that will determine first and third overall. Overtime shall be in accordance with Hockey Canada Playing Rule 10.16. 5.29 All BC Hockey Championship playoff games (except in Female Senior AA and A) are required to have three (3) twenty (20) minute stop time periods plus ten (10) minute breaks between each period. 5.30 Female Senior AA and A BC Hockey Championship tournament games in round robin competition shall be required to have two (2) 15 minute stop times periods, followed by a 15 minute break for an ice scrape or flood (at the discretion of the host committee), and a 20 minute stop time third period. Championship games shall be three (3) 20-minute stop-time periods, with a minimum five-minute break or ice flood (at the discretion of the Branch Coordinator) between the first and second periods, and a 15 minutes break with an ice flood between the second and third period. BC Hockey Championship Game Protests 5.31 The procedure for protesting any game played under the direct control of BC Hockey (i.e., not including regular and playoff games played under the jurisdiction of a League or local Association) shall be as follows: a) Must include all evidence in support thereof. b) Must be in duplicate. c) Must be signed by the President and Secretary of the protesting Team.
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d) If it is not feasible for the protesting Teamʼs President and/or Secretary to sign the protest then the two (2) most senior officials available Of the Club or Team may sign it. e) Must be presented to the BC Hockey representative in charge of series within twelve (12) hours of the conclusion of the game for which the protest is being made. f) In case of the absence of the BC Hockey representative in charge of series, from the locale in which the protested game was played, then such protest shall be delivered to the person appointed to represent the said BC Hockey representative in charge of series. g) Must be accompanied by a deposit of $50.00, which sum shall be forfeited to the Society if the protest is disallowed. h) The person to whom the protest was delivered shall deliver a copy of the protest to the Protested Team without any undue delay. If this person is one other than the BC Hockey representative in charge of series this person shall also immediately transmit, by the most expeditious manner, the full content of the protest to the BC Hockey representative in charge of series. i) The BC Hockey representative in charge of the series shall speak to the Club(s) or Team Officials involved and prepare a report pertaining to the protest. 5.32 In the event the scheduling of games does not permit sufficient time to comply with the procedure set forth in above (i.e. where there is less than forty-eight (48) hours between games), then the protesting Team shall make a verbal protest immediately following the game to the person in charge of the game (other than the referee) and deposit with said person $50.00, which sum shall be forfeited if the protest is disallowed. This person shall immediately convene a meeting with the Club or Team Officials involved and record all facts pertaining to the case. If the person in charge of the game is other than the BC Hockey representative in charge of series then these facts shall immediately be reported to the said BC Hockey representative in charge of series. 5.33 In the case of any protests submitted in accordance with these regulations BC Hockey representative in charge of the series
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shall have full power to rule on the protests. When the Chair of the Board is also the BC Hockey representative in charge of the series, then the Chair and a designated BC Hockey representative in charge of the series shall be authorized to act. The decision of these BC Hockey representatives in charge of the series shall be final and may not be appealed. 5.34 Leagues and Local Associations may adopt their own procedures for handling protests of games played under their jurisdiction. BC Hockey Major Senior Mens AAA Championships (Savage Cup) 5.35 In BC Hockey Major Senior Mens AAA Championships (Savage Cup): a) The competitions format will consist of either: i. two (2) team best of five (5) series ii. three (3) team tournament, or iii. four (4) team tournament (Maximum) b) The host team shall be responsible for the following: i. The applicable game assessment shall be paid to the BC Hockey representative in charge. ii. Referees fees and allowances shall be paid in accordance with BC Hockey Bylaws. iii. Expenses of BC Hockey representative in charge of series or tournament for telephone and allowance as per BC Hockey Bylaws. iv. Transportation shall be paid at a rate of $3.60 per mile and $2.25 per kilometer. v. $1,000.00 per day shall be paid to each visiting team while in hostels. 5.36 The Savage Cup Host Team guarantee shall post a guarantee of $6,000.00 in the form of a Certified Cheque with the BC Hockey representative in charge of series or tournament. This guarantee is to be used to make up any deficit in payment of fees, allowances and expenses as set out in the preceding paragraph, should gate receipts be insufficient to cover same. Any remaining balance of the guarantee after fees, expenses and allowances have been paid shall be refunded to the host Team.
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BC Hockey Male Senior AA Championships (Coy Cup) 5.37 In order for a Male Senior AA Team to participate in Coy Cup Competition, said Team must: a) Have played six (6) games in a recognized registered League of properly registered Male Senior AA or higher Division and Category Teams on or before December 1 of the current playing season, or b) If said Team is not a participant in such a League, proof of participation in six (6) exhibition games against Junior B or higher category teams must be submitted in the form of six (6) original signed game reports, on or before January 10 of the current playing season. 5.38 In BC Hockey Male Senior AA Championships (Coy Cup): a) The competitions format will consist of either: i. Two (2) team best of five (5) series ii. Three (3) team tournament, or iii. Four (4) team tournament (Maximum) b) The host team shall be responsible for the following: i. The applicable game assessment shall be paid to the BC Hockey representative in charge. ii. Referees fees and allowances shall be paid in accordance with BC Hockey Bylaws. iii. Expenses of BC Hockey representative in charge of series or tournament for telephone and allowance as per BC Hockey Bylaws. iv. Transportation shall be paid at a rate of $3.60 per mile and $2.25 per kilometer. v. $1,000.00 per day shall be paid to each visiting team while in hotels. 5.39 The Coy Cup Host Team shall post a guarantee of $6,000.00 in the form of certified cheque with the BC Hockey representative in charge of series or tournament. This guarantee is to be used to make up any deficit in the payment of fees, expenses and allowances as set out above, should gate receipts be insufficient to cover same. Any remaining balance of the guarantee, after fees, expenses and allowances have been paid, shall be refunded to the Host Team.
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BC Hockey Female Senior Championships – General 5.40 BC Hockey Senior Female Championships shall consist of a tournament as approved by the Female Committee. 5.41 In Female Hockey play downs the receipts and accounts shall be kept entirely separate for each series played. BC Hockeyʼs share of the gate receipts shall not be less than 70%. BC Hockeyʼs share of the gate receipts shall be disbursed in the following order: a) Refereesʼ fees and allowances, if required, shall be paid in accordance with BC Hockey Policies. b) Expenses of the BC Hockey representative in charge of series for telephone and allowances as per BC Hockey Policies. c) An advertising allowance as set by the Chair of the Board annually shall be paid if substantiated by vouchers. d) The balance shall be returned to the host Association or Team. 5.42 The host Committee or Team shall provide sufficient funds to the BC Hockey representative in charge of series or BC Hockey representative in charge of the Round Robin to be used to make up any deficit in the payment of fees, allowances and expenses as set out in the above paragraph, should BC Hockeyʼs share of the gate receipts be insufficient to cover same. 5.43 Applications to host the BC Hockey Female Championships shall be accepted at the Annual Meeting of the Association. BC Hockey Championship venues in all divisions shall be decided from recommendations made by the Female Hockey Committee and designations shall take place no later than November 15 of the playing season. 5.44 In the event all registered Senior AAA teams are members of a common league that leagueʼs playoff champion shall be declared BC Hockey champion, and there shall be no BC Hockey Championship Finals tournament. BC Hockey Male Junior Championships 5.45 In the BC Hockey Junior Championships BC Hockeyʼs share of the gate receipts shall be disbursed in the following order: a) The applicable game assessment shall be placed in the Societyʼs General Account. b) Referees fees and allowances shall be paid in accordance with BC Hockey Policies. 83
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c) A maximum total of $40.00 per game shall be allowed for minor Officials (timekeeper, scorekeeper, penalty timekeeper and goal judges). d) Expenses of the BC Hockey representative in charge of series for telephone and allowances as per BC Hockey Policies. e) The traveling teams allowed expenses will be reduced by the amount they will be paid from the team assessment guarantee. Traveling Teamʼs allowances (providing always that gate receipts are sufficient to cover same) to be paid as follows: i. Transportation for players actually participating in a game or series up to a maximum of twenty one, plus Officials to a maximum of four (4) on the basis of party rate on bus or equivalent in cash, if private cars are used. ii. $700.00 per day while traveling. iii. $1,250.00 per day while in hotels. The basis of time to be figured on public transportation time between centers, if public transportation is available on the route used. If no public transportation is available and chartered bus is used, travel time to be figured on chartered bus time between centres. The travel day to consist of not more than ten (10) hours. Basis of payment for travel days to be as follows: five (5) hours or less will be paid at the rate of 1/2 day; and over five (5) hours will be paid at the full day rate. f) A sum of $50.00 per game shall be paid to the home Team, to cover incidental expenses, provided that gate receipts are sufficient to cover same. g) An advertising allowance as set by the Chair of the Board annually shall be paid if substantiated by vouchers. h) In Junior A the balance should be divided equally between the participating teams. In Junior B the balance shall be divided as follows – 60% to the home Team; 10% to each of the 3 participating teams; and 10% to the Junior B Reserve Fund. 5.46 The Home Team in the BC Hockey Junior B Championships shall be required to post a guarantee of $1,500.00 in the form of a certified cheque, or cash prior to the start of the two (2) out of three (3) series. 84
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5.47 The Home Team in the BC Hockey Junior A Championships shall be required to post a guarantee of $1,000.00 per game prior to the start of said series. 5.48 Posted guarantees in the Junior A and Junior B series shall be paid to the BC Hockey representative in charge of series, to be used to make up any deficit in the payment of fees, allowances and expenses, should BC Hockeyʻs share of the gate receipts be insufficient to cover same. Any remaining balance of the guarantee, after fees, expenses and allowances have been paid, shall be refunded to the Home Team. 5.49 Junior B finals are to be scheduled not earlier than the week of March the 15. 5.50 A tournament format shall be used to determine the BC Hockey Champion. Four (4) teams shall participate in the tournament (the three (3) League Champions plus a host team). 5.51 In the BC Hockey Junior B Championships, the host will be determined as follows: Year Host League 2015-2016 VIJHL 2016-2017 KIJHL 2017-2018 PIJHL * Following the 2017-2018 season the above schedule will repeat. 5.52 Minor Hockey Championships – Host Rotations 2014-2015 Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Midget Okanagan West Kootenay North/East Yukon North Central North/East Bantam East Kootenay Vancouver Island Lower Mainland Yukon Pee Wee Lower Mainland North Central North Western East Kootenay 2015-2016 Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Vancouver North/East Midget North Western West Kootenay Island Yukon Bantam Lower Mainland Okanagan North Central East Kootenay North/East Pee Wee Okanagan Lower Mainland Okanagan Yukon 2016-2017 Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Lower Midget North Central North Western West Kootenay Mainland Vancouver Bantam Okanagan East Kootenay Okanagan Island Vancouver Pee Wee Vancouver Island West Kootenay North/East Yukon Island
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2017-2018 Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 North/East Midget East Kootenay Lower Mainland North Western Yukon Vancouver Bantam Vancouver Island North Western West Kootenay Island Lower Pee Wee North Central Okanagan North Central Mainland 2018-2019 Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Midget Okanagan Okanagan East Kootenay Lower Mainland North/East Bantam North Central North Western North Central Yukon North/East Pee Wee Lower Mainland East Kootenay Vancouver Island Yukon 2019-2020 Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Vancouver Midget Vancouver Island Okanagan East Kootenay Island Bantam Lower Mainland West Kootenay Lower Mainland North West North/East Pee Wee Okanagan Okanagan North Central Yukon 2020-2021 Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Midget North Central North Central Vancouver Island East Kootenay North/East Bantam Okanagan North Western North/East Yukon Yukon Vancouver Pee Wee Vancouver Island East Kootenay West Kootenay Island 2021-2022 Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 North/East Vancouver Midget Lower Mainland North Central Yukon Island Lower Bantam Vancouver Island Okanagan North Western Mainland Pee Wee North Central North Central West Kootenay Lower Mainland NOTE: Following the 2021-2022 season this schedule will repeat. 5.53 The host District will designate their intent to hold the above noted BC Hockey Championship and this designation is to take place no later than January 1 of the year prior. 5.54 The Chief Executive Officer will ensure that all proper arrangements have been made by the hosting Association and following this all BC Hockey Teams and Associations will be advised in writing as to full details, such as place, times, contact, telephone number, arena admission fees, etc. 5.55 In all BC Hockey Championships, the District winner must be declared a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the date set for the championships. All BC Hockey Championships, where possible, will be held during the school spring break. NOTE: This Regulation does not apply to Juvenile. 5.56 The BC Hockey Championship Tournament, if eight (8) or more teams are involved, shall be composed of a preliminary Round Robin Series and a Championship Series.
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a) The Preliminary Series will have the teams divided into two (2) Divisions (A & B). A Round Robin Series will be played within each Division. A Committee chaired by the Minor Hockey Chairperson will seed divisions prior to the Tournament. b) In the Championship Series: i. The first place finisher in Division A will play the second place finisher in Division B ii. The first place finisher in Division B will play the second place finisher in Division A. iii. The winning teams will play to determine first and second overall. iv. The losing teams will play to determine third and fourth overall. 5.57 The BC Hockey Championship Tournament, if seven (7) or fewer teams are involved, shall be a single Round Robin Series with the first and second place teams qualifying for a Championship game. The winner of this game shall be declared BC Hockey Champion. 5.58 The BC Hockey Championship Tournament, if three (3) teams are involved, shall be a double Round Robin Series with the first and second place teams qualifying for a Championship game. The winner of this game shall be declared BC Hockey Champion. 5.59 The BC Hockey Championship, if two teams are involved, shall be a best two (2) out of three (3) series. 5.60 The gate receipts for the Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget BC Hockey Championship Tournaments shall be handled by BC Hockey. BC Hockeyʼs share of the gate receipts of such series shall be disbursed in the following order: a) Refereesʼ fees and allowances, if required, shall be paid in accordance with BC Hockey Policies. b) Expenses of the BC Hockey representative in charge of series for telephone and allowance as per BC Hockey Policies. c) The balance shall be returned to the host Association. 5.61 The host Association shall provide sufficient funds to the BC Hockey representative in charge of series or BC Hockey representative in charge of the BC Hockey Championship Tournament to be used to make up any deficit in the payment of fees, allowances and expenses as set out above should BC
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Hockeyʼs share of the gate receipts be insufficient to cover same. 5.62 The Arena or Home Team is responsible for the cost of printing tickets, selling tickets, providing ushers and all other arena personnel. Minor Officials in conjunction with the BC Hockey representative in charge of series are the responsibility of the host Association. 5.63 BC Hockey Minor Hockey Championship finals will be a playoff tournament composed of ten (10) teams (one from each of the eight (8) districts in the branch, an additional team from the Lower Mainland District, and the host team). a) The host team shall participate in addition to the district representatives outline above. b) In the Tier 4 category the playoff tournament (male only) will be composed of nine (9) teams as the Lower Mainland will be limited to one team. c) The Yukon will be considered a District and will be allowed to send a representative team directly to the BC Hockey Championship. d) In the event that the number of participating teams in the BC Hockey Championship Tournament (including the host team) is fewer than six (6), additional “wild card” teams shall be included to bring the number of participating teams to six (6). The format for determining “wild card” teams shall be determined annually by the Minor Committee. BC Hockey Juvenile Championships 5.64 The Juvenile BC Hockey Championships will be held to coincide with the second weekend of the British Columbia school spring break. 5.65 BC Hockey Juvenile Championship Host Districts will be as follows: 2010 – 2011 North West 2011 – 2012 Lower Mainland 2012 – 2013 North East/Yukon 2013 – 2014 Okanagan Mainline 2014 – 2015 Vancouver Island 2015 – 2016 North Central 2016 – 2017 East Kootenay
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2017 – 2018 West Kootenay NOTE: Following the 2018-2019 season this schedule will repeat. BC Hockey Tier 1 Championships (Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget) 5.66 Tier 1 Teams will play for the BC Hockey Championship and will represent the Branch at Bantam and Pee Wee Inter- Branch competitions. BC Hockey Tier 2 Championships (Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget) 5.67 Tier 2 Teams will play for the BC Hockey Championship and will not be eligible for Inter-Branch Competition. BC Hockey Tier 3 Championships (Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget) 5.68 Tier 3 Teams will play for the BC Hockey Championship and will not be eligible for Inter-Branch Competition. BC Hockey Female Minor Championships – Host Rotation 5.69 Midget, Bantam, Pee Wee 2015-2016 Vancouver Island North Western North Central 2016-2017 North Central Lower Mainland North East/Yukon 2017-2018 North East/Yukon East Kootenay West Kootenay 2018-2019 West Kootenay Okanagan North Western 2019-2020 North Western Vancouver Island Lower Mainland 2020-2021 Lower Mainland North Central Okanagan 2021-2022 East Kootenay North East/Yukon East Kootenay 2022-2023 Okanagan West Kootenay Vancouver Island NOTE: Following the 2024-2025 season this schedule will repeat. Regulation Six – Conduct Ineligible Player 6.01 Any ineligible player or team official who signs the game sheet and/or participates in any BC Hockey sanctioned game will cause their team to forfeit the game regardless of the score of the game. The team official(s) responsible will be suspended indefinitely pending an investigation and may upon completion of the investigation be subject to a suspension for a definite period. 6.02 If an ineligible Player or Team Official is used in any BC Hockey Championship game, the Team will automatically be disqualified. All games involving the disqualified team will be forfeited and the disqualified team will forfeit their performance bond (where applicable). 6.03 Every Team shall be responsible for the representations made to the Association regarding the age of Junior, Juvenile,
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Midget, Bantam, and Pee Wee players. a) In the event of a Team being successfully protested for playing a player over age in any playoff games: i. The Team shall be dropped from the yearʼs competition ii. The playoff games of the round protested only shall be disregarded b) In the case a Team is protested for playing a player over age in games preceding the playoffs: i. The player shall be dropped and at the discretion of BC Hockey Board of Directors. ii. The Team itself may be allowed to continue in competition, all games won while playing the over age player shall be awarded to the Team or Teams which have competed against it. In case a Team is not allowed to continue in competition, all games against it shall be cancelled. Suspensions 6.04 A suspended player, referee, linesman, official scorer, game time keeper or any Official of any Team, League or Association shall not participate in any capacity whatsoever in exhibition, jamborees, tournaments, League or playoff games, nor shall they act in any official capacity within the confines of this Society or affiliated organizations during the term of their suspension. 6.05 For suspensions in effect prior to the Christmas break, the days between the last scheduled league game or tournament prior to the Christmas break, and the first scheduled league game or tournament shall not be included in determining the number of days served. 6.06 Match and Gross Misconduct Penalties that result in a suspension to be served after the conclusion of league and / or playoff game(s) shall be served starting September 1 of the next season. Falsification of Registration 6.07 Any player proven guilty of falsifying a birth certificate, or of having had knowledge that same has been falsified, or of playing on other than that playerʼs own birth certificate, will be automatically suspended from playing hockey with any Team affiliated with BC Hockey for a period of not less than one (1)
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year and not more than three (3) years from the date of that playerʼs suspension. 6.08 Any Officer, or Executive Member, of a Team, Club or Association, proven guilty of having been a party to, or having had such knowledge of such falsification, shall be automatically suspended for not less than twenty (20) years from playing or holding office, with any Team, League or Association affiliated with BC Hockey. 6.09 Damaging Property Any player, Team Official, or Club found guilty of damaging property shall be subject to such disciplinary action that may be deemed necessary. Regulation Seven – Appeal Procedure 7.01 Notice of any appeal to the Appeal Committee shall be: a) Delivered to the Chief Executive Officer within 21 days from the date of notice of the decision appealed from; b) Be in writing, and outline all particulars of the case as well as the grounds on which the appeal is made; c) Be accompanied by payment of an appeal fee in the amount indicated in the Schedule of Fees and Appeals (Appendix A). The fee shall be paid either by cash, a credit card payment or certified cheque payable to the Society. If the Appeal is dismissed or the suspension modified the appeal fee shall be retained by the Society. If the Appeal is upheld, the appeal fee shall be returned to the appellant. 7.02 The filing of an appeal does not result in a stay of any suspension imposed or other decision made. 7.03 The Chair of the Appeal Committee shall review each notice of appeal and determine whether it raises a ground of appeal permitted under Bylaw Eight. If the Chair of the Appeal Committee decides that the grounds of appeal do not fall within Bylaw Eight, then notice of that decision shall be given to the applicant by the Chief Executive Officer. Otherwise, the appeal shall be set for hearing. 7.04 For each appeal to be considered by the Appeal Committee, the Chair shall designate an appeal panel consisting of the Chair and at least two (2) but not more than four (4) other members of the appeal committee. 7.05 Prior to the hearing of an appeal, all pertinent documents
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supplied by any referee, linesman or other game official or other decision-maker shall, upon request, be made available to the party appealing. 7.06 Prior to the hearing of an appeal of a Memberʼs decision the Society will forward a copy of the request to the appropriate Member who will have seven (7) days to respond with their position and rationale regarding the decision. Failure to respond within the timeline may be regarded by the Committee as evidence the non-responding party is in agreement with the appeal. After the Member response has been received, the submission of further materials by either party shall only be permitted at the discretion of the Appeal Committee. All parties to the appeal may be requested to respond to any material provided by any party to an appeal within timelines as established by the Appeal Committee. 7.07 Each party shall supply copies of all documents the parties wish to have considered by the Appeal Committee within 48 hours of the decision to grant a hearing of the appeal. All pertinent information supplied to the Appeal Committee by either party shall upon request be made available to both parties, in writing, in advance of the hearing. A party may, with leave of the Appeal Committee, submit additional information at the time of the hearing providing it has a reasonable explanation for the late submission of information. 7.08 Any party to an appeal shall be given not less than 48 hoursʼ notice of an appeal hearing. 7.09 The appeal shall be dealt with by the Appeal Committee within 14 days of the date notice of the appeal is received by the Chief Executive Officer, unless a mutual agreement is reached by both parties to extend this time. 7.10 In the event the Chair of the Appeal Committee is in a conflict of interest or otherwise unable to deal with a specific matter, then the Chair of the Appeal Committee shall ask another member of the Appeal Committee to take his place with respect to that matter.
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Exemption Appeals 7.11 The Appeal Committee has the authority to review appeals for exemptions and to provide special dispensation from the Societyʼs Regulations and Policies utilizing the following procedures: a) The appeal for an exemption must be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer along with the appeal fee. b) Any exemption appeal granted shall be in effect for the current season only. c) Any exemption appeal granted shall be reported to the appellant, the District Association/League and the Board. d) The decision by the Appeal Committee on the appeal for exemption will be final except as provided for in the Bylaws and Regulations of Hockey Canada. Regulation Eight – Nominating Procedures 8.01 Nominations can be made by either a Member of the Society or the Nominating Committee Chair. 8.02 A Nomination Form signed by a duly authorized Member representative and by the candidate shall constitute the nomination. 8.03 A resume of the candidateʼs credentials and a written statement by the candidate expressing a willingness to serve as a Director must accompany the Nomination Form. 8.04 The resume of the candidateʼs credentials should include education background, employment background and hockey experience, including experience with BC Hockey or other hockey organizations. The resume should also highlight any additional skills or competencies that will contribute to the effective leadership and governance of BC Hockey. 8.05 The Nominating Committee shall verify the eligibility of the candidates to hold office. 8.06 All nominations for the position of Director must be submitted to the Chair of the Nominating Committee, at least sixty (60) days prior to the commencement of the Annual General Meeting. 8.07 Candidates wishing to run for the Chair position must first be nominated as a candidate for a Board position. 8.08 The Committee will circulate forty-five (45) days prior to the Annual General Meeting a list of recommended eligible
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candidates and a brief summary of their qualifications. 8.09 Members and Directors will have until thirty (30) days prior to the Annual General Meeting to submit further nominations. 8.10 All candidates will have until thirty (30) days prior to the Annual General Meeting to further indicate their desire to run for the Chair position. 8.11 The Committee will circulate fifteen (15) days prior to the Annual General Meeting a final list of candidates for the available positions of Chair and/or Director along with the resumes of the candidatesʼ credentials. 8.12 Each candidate may choose to have up to two (2) minutes at the Annual General Meeting to address the Members prior to voting.
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Appendices: Appendix A Schedule of Fees and Assessments 1. Annual Membership Assessments: ○ Senior and Junior Teams Senior AA Male Teams $30.00 Senior A Male Teams $30.00 Senior C Male Teams $30.00 Senior AAA Female Teams $30.00 Senior AA Female Teams $30.00 Senior A Female Teams $30.00 Junior A Teams $30.00 Junior B Teams $30.00 Junior Female Teams $30.00 ○ Senior and Junior Leagues Senior Leagues $50.00 Junior Leagues $50.00 ○ Hockey Associations Associations $50.00 Juvenile A Team $85.00 Midget A Team $85.00 Bantam A Team $85.00 Pee Wee A Team $85.00 ○ District Hockey Associations Associations $50.00 ○ Associate Members Associate Member $50.00 Major Junior Team $30.00 Hockey Canada Sport School Team $1,000.00 These dues are payable at the time of registration each year. No Team, League or Association shall be entitled to enter competition or be represented at the Societyʼs Annual General Meeting until its Fees, Assessments and Fines, if any, have been paid 2. Annual Registered Participant Assessments Players (all) $11.75 in 2014-2015 $12.00 in 2015-2016 $12.25 in 2016-2017 Players on a team above the recreational category $3.00 Hockey Canada Adult Recreational Player $2.00 Team Officials on a team above the recreational $3.00 category Officials $11.75 in 2014-2015 $12.00 in 2015-2016 $12.25 in 2016-2017 95
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This participant assessment is in addition to the membership assessments charged for Hockey Canada Certificates and Hockey Canada Insurance. It shall be valid for a playing season, which shall be considered to begin on August 15 and end on August 14 of the following year. 3. Annual Reserve Fund Assessments Junior B Teams $80.00 4. Above Minor Game Assessments Male Senior AAA $25.00/home game Male Senior AA $15.00/home game Male Senior A $5.00/home game Junior A $25.00/home game Junior B $12.00/home game 5. Sanctioning Fees Jamborees $75.00 (plus taxes) Tournaments a. Branch $75.00 (plus taxes) b. Inter-Branch $125.00 (plus taxes) Each non- Society resident team $10.00 (plus taxes) c. International $175.00 (plus taxes) Each non- Society resident team $10.00 (plus taxes) Each non- Canadian resident team $50.00 (plus taxes) 6. Appeal Fees Hearing via conference call $300.00 In-person hearing $1,000.00 Appeal fees are to be paid either by cash payment, credit card payment or a certified cheque.
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BC Hockey Policy – Expectation of Coaches/Team Officials 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 use to mold a significant portion of their attitude toward the game. This fact is especially true in minor hockey where players are in the formative years of their life. Therefore, coaches or other Team Officials that circumvent the rules and regulations as established by hockeyʼs governing bodies must be dealt with severely. Because in doing so these individuals are not only expressing their attitude toward the game but are molding the attitudes of the players surrounding them. Following are a few points that Team Officials must keep in mind: 1) Abusive language by any Team member is not tolerated. The adults must set the standards and the controls. 2) Do not allow any abuse of Officials. 3) The official game report is in fact the official record of the contest. The coach must make sure that the information recorded on the game sheet is correct before signing. 4) Know the eligibility of all Team members. Ensure that members have all been properly carded or suspensions fully served before playing them. 5) Make sure games, Tournaments or other events are properly sanctioned before entering. 6) Know the procedure for registering any complaints. For any action to result concerns must be properly channeled. 7) See refer to the BC Hockey Guide for Hockey Administration for the Code of Ethics for travelling teams. 8) The use of any alcohol or drugs will not be tolerated. Anyone found guilty will be subject to suspension. To help recognize outstanding coaching contributions the BC Hockey has established “The Ernie Gare Coach of the Year” award. Coaches who exemplify the ideals of fair play, fun, friendship and development are candidates for this award. Forward names and pertinent materials to the BC Hockey office. Deadline is April 15. Awarded at the BC Hockey Annual General Meeting.
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BC Hockey Policy – Expectations of Referees
Referees and Linesmen have a very important role to play in the game of ice hockey. They must apply the rules in a knowledgeable and consistent manner, from the opening face- off, to the final buzzer. Only when officials have been able to influence the players to avoid violations, will the final outcome be decided by skill and team effort. Respect for an official is earned by officiating hockey games. It matters not what your HCOP level may be, BUT, how you handle the game on the ice. Points to Consider: 1) Do you have pride in your appearance? 2) Do you have a positive attitude about your role as an official? 3) Do you strive to improve your skating and positional skills? 4) Can you communicate with players in stressful circumstances? 5) Do you apply the rules and guidelines consistently? 6) Do you command respect or do you impose control? 7) Do you exercise firm, but friendly, control in altercation situations? 8) Do you show interest and support for your fellow officials, as well as the minor officials? 9) Can you always say, “I did my best”? The game of ice hockey is highly competitive, and can be stressful, but a competent official should never tolerate abusive language or actions to mar an otherwise enjoyable hockey game. BC Hockey expects a high standard of deportment and conduct by our officials, and only by fine example can they realistically expect others to follow. As a final reminder, we would like to have all officials frequently review their Game Report and Match Penalty procedures. Only when the officials have adequately reported the circumstances of a penalty situation to the proper BC Hockey executive member for action, in a clear concise manner, will they, your executive, be able to support you in applying the rules.
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Diamond Stick
Awarded for outstanding service to hockey for a period of not less than ten (10) years in duration by any person in the province who has rendered meritorious service to BC Hockey or its member Clubs.
Recipients of the Diamond Stick Award: 1951 – G.M. Thomson, Trail 1981 – Earl Alexander, 1952 – C. Schulli, Kimberley Fort St. John (posthumous) 1984 – Jim W. Anderson, Trail 1957 – Herb House, New Westminster 1986 – Bill Jones, Kimberley 1958 – M.N. “Slim” Porter, Nelson 1986 – Bob Crawford, 1959 – John Lukas, Kimberley Powell River 1963 – Doug Fletcher, Victoria 1989 – Dr. Leo Margolis, 1966 – Leo G. Atwell, Nelson Nanaimo 1967 – Frank Wait, Trail 1990 – Bruce Allison, Richmond 1969 – Art Fisher, Kelowna (posthumous) 1974 – Ivan Temple, Victoria 1994 – Ray Peebles, 1975 – Stan Patience, Burnaby Quesnel 1976 – Milo Fabro, Kimberley 1994 – Don Griffin, Kitimat 1977 – A.H. Jerrerd, Vancouver 2002 – Florence Rempel, 1978 – Jim Mailey, Trail Penticton Bob Woodward, 1978 – Frank Spring, Cranbrook Kimberley 1980 – Ernie Gare, Nelson 2003 – Claude Skerry, Williams Lake 2005 – Bob Mullock, Port Moody 2007 – Fred Heslop, Trail 2012 – Bill Greene, Armstrong 2014 – Bob Nicholson, Penticton 2015 – Al Matthews, Williams Lake
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Presidentʼs Award
Awarded to an individual, team, league or an Association that has brought honour to BC Hockey through an outstanding humanitarian endeavor.
1989-90 – Kitimat MHA 2000-01 – Mike Hoyer, Prince George 1990-91 – Nakusp MHA 2001-02 – Dave McClellan, Kelowna 1991-92 – Clearwater MHA MHA 1992-93 –Surrey North Stars 2002-03 – Fort St. John Huskies (Bantam C) Jerry Mills, Junior B Hockey Team Coach 2003-04 – Whistler MHA 1993-94 – Fernie MHA 2004-05 – Bob Trobak, Fort St. John 1994-95 – Kitimat Legion Bombers 2005-06 – Burns Lake MHA (Midget AAA) 2006-07 – Anthony Ast, Richmond 1995-96 – Cloverdale Scorpions 2007-08 – Trevor Gulenchyn, Winfield (Midget C) 2008-09 – Campbell River Midget Tyees 1996-97 – Rossland/Trail Paulʼs 2009-10 – Bruce Tuck, Saanich Place (Atom Team) 2010-11 – Aldergrove Atom C3 Team 1997-98 – Saanich MHA 2011-12 – Kelowna MHA 1998-99 – Royal Bank of Canada 2012-13 – Sunshine Coast MHA 1999-00 – Port McNeill Midget AA 2013-14 – Juan de Fuca MHA team 2014-15 – Jack Edwards (Summerland)
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Life Membersʼ Award
Awarded to an amateur hockey administrator who has made an outstanding contribution to the development and growth of amateur hockey. 1991-92 – Al Berg, Vernon 2006-07 – Jack Koteles, South 1992-93 – Pat Lang, Fort St. John Okanagan 1993-94 – Stu Minifee, Dawson Creek 2007-08 – Bill Ennos, Victoria 1994-95 – Dan Morrison, North Vancouver 2008-09 – Rochelle Wallace, 1995-96 – Doug Cousins, Penticton Vancouver 1996-97 – John Michie, Westside 2009-10 – Dennis Beraducci, 1997-98 – Candice Alkins, Chilliwack Revelstoke 1998-99 – Carol Mara, New Westminster 2011-12 – Nonie Miyazaki, 1999-00 – Richard Deets, Surrey Okanagan 2000-01 – John Gibson, Whitehorse 2012-13 – Chuck Campbell, New 2001-02 – Sharon Cairns, Powell River Westminister 2002-03 – Harold Brittan, Richmond 2013-14 – Gladys Hewson, 2003-04 – Donna Henderson, Kamloops Maple Ridge 2004-05 – Ian Currie, Creston 2014-15 – Nigel Shackles, Seafair
BC Hockey Outstanding Player Award
Awarded to a hockey player who, for a period not less than ten (10) years, has performed with or assisted a Club registered within BC Hockey, who has exhibited clean and skillful play, value to the club, and who has assisted in the development of minor players.
Recipients of Award: 1949-50 – H. Brown, Kimberley 1968-69 – Howie Hornby, 1951-52 – Ab Cronie, Trail Nelson 1952-53 – “Duke” Scodellaro, Trail 1969-70 – Andy McCallum, 1953-54 – F. Sullivan, Kimberley Powell River 1964-65 – Seth Martin, Rossland 1970-71 – Bill Jones, Kimberley 1966-67 – Ken McTeer, 1989-90 – Len Dies, Quesnel Kimberley
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Frank Spring Award Minor Hockey Association of the Year
Awarded annually to the Minor Hockey Association judged to have made an outstanding contribution to its community by providing a properly organized program where a player can learn the basic skills and the fundamentals of sound hockey.
1982-83 – Kamloops 2001-02 – Greater Vernon 1983-84 – Williams Lake 2002-03 – Chase 1984-85 – Port Coquitlam 2003-04 – Richmond 1985-86 – Merritt 2004-05 – Kamloops 1986-87 – Cranbrook 2005-06 – Port Coquitlam 1987-88 – Cranbrook 2006-07 – Langley 1988-89 – Princeton 2007-08 – North Delta 1989-90 – Armstrong 2008-09 – Vancouver 1990-91 – Grandview 2009-10 – Kelowna 1991-92 – Nanaimo 2010-11 – Surrey 1992-93 – Surrey 2011-12 – Richmond Ravens 1993-94 – Chilliwack 2012-13 – Kelowna 1994-95 – Abbotsford 2013-14 – Thompson Cariboo 1995-96 – Sooke 2014-15 – South Okanagan 1996-97 – Westside 1997-98 – Richmond 1998-99 – Westside 1999-00 – North Vancouver 2000-01 – Merritt
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BC Hockey Coaching Awards
Ernie Gare Award BC Hockey Coach of the Year
Awarded to BCʼs top coach who shows leadership to players, demonstrates skill development and has a sound philosophy. This Award is given in memory of the late Ernie Gare of Nelson. Ernie Gare demonstrated what BC Hockey feels were the ideal elements of a coach. This Award shall be the BC Hockey Coach of the Year Trophy. 1979-80 – Colin Patterson (Cranbrook) 2000-01 – Terry Perkins 1980-81 – Al Patterson (Burnaby) (Campbell River) 1981-82 – Al McLean (Port Moody) 2001-02 – Mike Moscone 1982-83 – Don Berry (Abbotsford) (Vancouver) 1983-84 – Richard Anderson 2002-03 – Will Unruh (Abbotsford) (Summerland) 2003-04 – John Steiner (Surrey) 1984-85 – Ernie Kowal (Vernon) 2004-05 – Paul Bourgeois (Vernon) 1985-86 – Ted Haupt (Richmond) 2005-06 – Garth Ludwar (Creston) 1986-87 – Don Robinson (Saanich) 2006-07 – Grant Kerr 1987-88 – Paul Phipps (Castlegar) (MML Vancouver NW 1988-89 – Guy Charron (Vancouver) Giants) 1989-90 – Bill Higgins (Vernon) 2007-08 – Jon Calvano (MML 1990-91 – Gordon Black (Surrey) Vancouver NW Giants) 1991-92 – Lorne Bunyan (Port McNeill) 2008-09 – Pat Thibeault 1992-93 – Ray Donaldson (Chilliwack) (Vancouver Fusion) 1993-94 – T. Cochrane (Grandview) 2009-10 – Maurice Hamlin 1994-95 – G. Berguist (Kamloops) (Richmond) 1995-96 – Ken Melynk (South Delta) 2010-11 – Russ Weber (Richmond) 1996-97 – Christine Gardiner (Surrey) 2011-12 – Eric Blais (Kelowna) 1997-98 – Larry Keating (Kelowna) 2012-13 – Ken Koshey (Trail) 1998-99 – Len Barrie (Kelowna) 2013-14 – Mike Squire Bill Higgins (Vernon) (Parksville) Mike Mondin (Trail) 2014-15 – Phill Grieff (Richmond) 1999-00 – Alan Neale (Victoria) Dale Sproule (Victoria)
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Officiating Awards BC Hockey Awards
BC Hockey Officiating Awards Official of the Year Award Awarded to an official who is carded for the current year, exemplifies dedication and support for BC Hockey Referee Programs/Hockey Canada Rules and Regulations and contributes to hockey other than for on-ice requirements while displaying leadership and ability, both on and off the ice.
1988-89 – Wes Smith (Surrey) 2001-02 – Gerard Hayes (Kamloops) 1989-90 – Jay Sharers (New 2002-03 – Pat Smith (Lower Mainland) Westminster) 2003-04 – Saad Al-Jadir (Kelowna) 1990-91 – Hank Aarsen (Victoria) 2004-05 – Brandon Liefke (Vernon) 1991-92 – Mike Leggo (Victoria) 2005-06 – Steve Papp (Kelowna) 1992-93 – Darren Zupp (Vernon) 2006-07 – Jeff Ingram (Cloverdale) 1993-94 – Lonnie Cameron (Victoria) 2007-08 – Nick Swaine (Kamloops) 1994-95 – Ken Garwasiuk (Kelowna) 2008-09 – Ryan Dawson (Kamloops) 1995-96 – Willy Saari (Kamloops) 2009-10 – Natasha Lowe 1996-97 – Rick Boekestyn (Cranbrook) (Vancouver) 1997-98 – Colin Rasmussen 2010-11 – Mike Langin (Kelowna) (Kamloops) 2011-12 – Riley Friesen (Duncan) 1998-99 – Lowell Dick (Surrey) 2012-13 – Mike Campbell (Surrey) 1999-00 – Chris Mason (Abbotsford) 2013-14 – Nick Bilko (Langley) 2000-01 – Brad Reminek (Maple Ridge) 2014-15 – Bevan Mills (Surrey)
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Development Award – Coaching
Awarded annually to acknowledge outstanding service by a volunteer who has devoted his or her time to assist the coaching program in BC Hockey. 1980-81 – Bill Jones (Kimberley) 2000-01 – Paul Weed (Comox) 1981-82 – Cam Kerr (North Vancouver) 2001-02 – Teri Cotton (Victoria) 1982-83 – Cliff Russell (Kamloops) 2002-03 – Erin Harbor 1983-84 – Florence Rempel (Victoria) (Summerland) 1984-85 – John Ptucha (Richmond) 2003-04 – Ian Liversidge 1985-86 – John Johnson (Summerland) (Maple Ridge) 1986-87 – Fred Desrochers (Richmond) 2004-05 – Russ Weber (Richmond) 1987-88 – Doug Cousins 2005-06 – Craig Bedard (Osoyoos) (Dawson Creek) 2006-07 – Frank Kika 1988-89 – Don Lacey (Kitimat) (Williams Lake) 1989-90 – Marv Waller (Abbotsford) 2007-08 – Marv Waller (Misson) 1990-91 – Paul Carson (Richmond) 2008-09 – Bill Soles (Golden) 1991-92 – Jack Hagen (Victoria) 2009-10 – Shane Hohlweg 1992-93 – Scott Rintoul (North Delta) (Seafair) 1993-94 – Ted Hargreaves (Nelson) 2012-13 – Peter Moyls 1994-95 – Ken Skerik (Cranbrook) (Kamloops) 1995-96 – Sandy Blackwell 2013-14 – Not presented (Prince George) 2014-15 – Not presented 1996-97 – Doug Nordan (North Delta) 1997-98 – Steve Amiss (Quesnel) 1998-99 – Bruce Tuck (Saanich) 1999-00 – Paul Lefreniere (MacKenzie)
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Development Awards – High Performance
Awarded annually to acknowledge outstanding service by a volunteer to the BC Hockey High Performance Programs. Female High Performance Male High Performance 2010-11 – Nancy Wilson 2010-11 – Grant Ammann 2011-12 – Chris Wagner 2011-12 – Steve Amiss 2012-13 – Roy Jukich 2012-13 – Mitch Pinsky 2013-14 – Cam Kerr 2013-14 – Marty Floris 2014-15 – Carol Worsfold 2014-15 – Scott Westgate
Development Award – Officiating
Awarded annually to acknowledge outstanding service by a volunteer who has devoted his or her time to assist the officiating program in BC Hockey. 1980-81 – Carl Johansen 1995-96 – Bruce Walker (Kimberley) (Ashcroft) 1981-82 – Grant Turner (Comox) 1996-97 – Hank Aarsen (Nanaimo) 1982-83 – Keith Moore (Victoria) 1997-98 – Evan Burnett (Nanaimo) 1983-84 – Stan Smith 1998-99 – Dale Nault (Surrey) (Vancouver) 1999-00 – Mike Landucci (Fort St. John) 1984-85 – Harry Addison 2000-01 – Rob Schweitzer (Prince Rupert) (Victoria) 2001-02 – Ed Fornelli (Fort St. John) 1985-86 – Ken Wishart 2002-03 – Murray Sheppard (Prince George) (Prince Rupert) 1986-87 – Douglas Stokes 2003-04 – Larry Jeeves (Penticton) (Langley) 2004-05 – Allan Marchuk (Lumby) 1987-88 – Lyle Balfour (Vernon) 2005-06 – Ryan Stefani (Vancouver) 1988-89 – Ron Masson (Surrey) 2006-07 – Guy Chapdelaine (Rossland) 1989-90 – Mark Dibblee 2007-08 – John Berg (Yukon) (Kimberley) 2008-09 – Larry Sill (Kamloops) 1990-91 – Harvey Megli 2009-10 – Mike Fraser (Comox) (Vernon) 2010-11 – Chris Herr (Parksville) 1991-92 – Ed Mayert (Nanaimo) 2011-12 – Casey Rodusek (Parksville) 1992-93 – Jim Allaway (Vernon) 2012-13 – Cam MacBean (Terrace) 1993-94 – Dave Murray (Trail) 2013-14 – Jacqui Harrison 1994-95 – Dave Webb (Campbell River) (Comox) 2014-15 – Trevor Boudreau (Surrey)
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BC Hockey Awards BC Safety Award
BC Hockey Safety Award
Awarded annually to acknowledge outstanding service by a volunteer who has devoted his or her time to assist the safety and risk management program in BC Hockey.
2003-04 – Candice Alkins (Chilliwack) 2009-10 – James Niezen 2004-05 – Ken Carew (Fort St John) (Chilliwack) 2005-06 – Bill Greene (Armstrong) 2010-11 – Brendan Boylan 2006-07 – Anne Deitch (Burnaby) (Vancouver) 2007-08 – Debbie Marsh (North Delta) 2011-12 – Not Presented 2008-09 – Carol Fergusson (Sooke) 2013-14 – Squamish MHA 2014-15 – Not Presented
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Minor Hockey Week Awards
Purpose: To honour BC Hockey Members who have given outstanding service and who have devoted a volunteer effort and service to a Minor Hockey Program in British Columbia. The selection committee shall be the BC Hockey Officers
1958-59 – Chas W. McLean, Trail 1970-71 – Bert Hickman, Ivan Temple, Victoria Victoria Art Jefferd, Vancouver 1969-70 – Mrs. K. Senkpiel, Don C. Winslade, New Kamloops Westminster Eric Kneen, C. Munns, 1959-60 – Don Sarkissian, Castlegar Len Miller, Vernon Nanaimo 1971-72 – Hank Barone, Nelson Don E. Ried, Kamloops Bruce Young, Victoria Joseph Haywood, Trail 1972-73 – San Dempsey, 1960-61 – Herb House, New Kamloops Westminster Mimi Dempsey, Kamloops Lloyd Murdoch, Trail 1973-74 – Peggy Temple, Victoria 1961-62 – Donald M. White, Kelowna Frank Laughlin, Victoria John J. Cronie, Trail Gordon Malcolm, Nelson 1962-63 – Gerry Thompson, Vancouver 1974-75 – Ken Bond, Kamloops Frank Wait, Trail Mrs. Jackie Bogle, Penticton Charles Anderson, Marcel Proulx, Trail Kamloops 1975-76 – Les Murdoch, Trail 1963-64 – C.A. Jeffery, Prince 1976-77 – Doug McCallum, Trail George 1977-78 – Bob Best, New Westminster Lloyd Barrett, Chapman Leonard Lerose, Trail Camp 1978-79 – Bill Colbourne, Burnaby 1964-65 – Jim Mailey, Trail 1979-80 – Bruce Allison, Richmond D. Bentley, Cranbrook Leo Warren Embury, Merritt Margolis, Nanaimo 1980-81 – George Wong, Burnaby 1965-66 – John Wilson, Trail Mrs. Ginny Sam, Saanich Jim Doug Dawes, Kamloops Bill Faulkner, Williams Lake Torry, Rossland 1971-72 – Hank Barone, Nelson 1966-67 – Bill Brown, Vernon Bruce Young, Victoria Hank Klassen, Victoria Bill 1972-73 – San Dempsey, Dickinson, Vancouver Kamloops 1967-68 – Larry Buchan, Vernon Mimi Dempsey, Herb Mitchell, Vancouver Kamloops Jim Byram, Kimberley 1973-74 – Peggy Temple, 1968-69 – Bob Reid, Victoria Victoria Frank Begg, Kamloops Frank Laughlin, Victoria Nanaimo Gordon Malcolm, Nelson
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1974-75 – Ken Bond, Kamloops 1989-90 – Bob Woodward, Kimberley Mrs. Jackie Bogle, Penticton Joe Griff, Aldergrove Marcel Proulx, Trail Harvey Klassen, North 1975-76 – Les Murdoch, Trail Vancouver 1976-77 – Doug McCallum, Trail 1990-91 – Marion Holland, Victoria 1977-78 – Bob Best, New Westminster Ed Mountain, Invermere Leonard Lerose, Trail Wally Iwanciwski, Quesnel 1978-79 – Bill Colbourne, 1991-92 – Jim Roode, Kamloops Burnaby Fred Schooley, Kitimat 1979-80 – Bruce Allison, Richmond Ken Skerik, Cranbrook Warren Embury, Merritt 1992-93 – Randy Brash, Windermere 1980-81 – George Wong, John Michie, Westside Gerry Burnaby, Ogilvie, Kimberley Mrs. Ginny Sam, 1993-94 – Dunc Jamieson, Penticton Saanich Frank Lento, Fernie Joe Jim Faulkner, Williams Morellato, Hastings Lake 1994-95 – Ray Bissette, Mackenzie 1981-82 – Chris Goodman, Oliver John Dahl, Mackenzie Carl Johansen, Kimberley Ed Dunham, Chilliwack Charlie Suzuki, Merritt Betty Gilbert, Surrey 1982-83 – Grant McKinstry, Victoria Allan Matthews, Don Griffin, Kitimat Bill Williams Lake Jones, Kimberley 1995-96 – Bill Hucul, 1983-84 – Cors Verhage, Lumby Salmon Arm Doug Morton, Victoria Jean Jones, North Earl Sinkie, Vancouver Vancouver Pat Lang, Fort 1984-85 – Jean Entner, Logan Lake St. John Howard LeTroy, Duane Entner, Logan Lake Semiahmoo Reo Martin, Tom Homersham, Kimberley Fort St. James Rino Sellan, Gordon Strachan, Kelowna Kimberley 1985-86 – Bob Dahl, Terrace Karen Swick, Kitimat Norm Guizzo, Cranbrook 1996-97 – Claude Skerry, Williams Elizabeth Smith, Lumby Lake Terry Owen, North 1986-87 – Reg Aldus, Vancouver Vancouver Larry Gathercole, Ken Lozoway, Victoria Kamloops Ken Kjenstad, Maureen Karran, Williams Clearwater Ted Coyne, Lake Princeton Richard Anderson, Lenore Hewlett, Westbank Summerland 1987-88 – Pat Kilback, Cranbrook William Lee, Port Moody Marie McNamee, Comox Allan 1997-98 – Florence Rempel, Willock, Fort St. James Victoria 1988-89 – Christine Gardiner, Surrey Ken Burry, South Delta Bill Hicks, Port Moody Peter Schular, Golden Louanne Sanderson, Marlyn Ryder, Kelowna Kimberley Gay Hahn, Grandview Roy
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Sakaki, Salmon Arm Jack Jim Healey, Okanagan Jim Koteles, South Okanagan Alaway, Summerland Terri 1998-99 – Andrew Mustard, Vancouver Munro, Vancouver Robin Gary Schiffo, Sparwood Douville, Creston Charlie Bob McCotter, Prince Knotts, Victoria Bev Weiler, George Fort St. John Pat Worton, Kamloops 2004-05 – Rob Born, Winfield Pat & Carol Rolston, Marilyn Brzowtowski, Sicamous Armstrong Sandy Cook, Invermere Stan Burton, Kamloops Jenney Nemeth, Heidi Reid, Hundred Mile Summerland House 1999-00 – Rick Deets, Surrey Dan Seibel, OMAHA Lynda Sharon Brown, Westside Sali, Revelstoke Stacey Elinor Adolphe, Penticton Villaneaua, Summerland Bruce Walker, Thompson 2005-06 – Rhona Martin, Sicamous Cariboo Clevland Astle, Port Gary Ware, Merritt Coquitlam, Colin Marilyn Van Damme, Prince Rasmusson, Kamloops George Bob Trobak, Wendy Pottie, Salmon Arm Fort St. John Susie Sherman, Sooke 2000-01 – Cliff Tyson, Trail Karen Jorgenson, Fort Bob Lepage, Prince George Nelson, Val Macala, Canal Bonnie Cameron, West Flats Vancouver 2006-07 – Diana Raffan, North John Ptucha, Richmond Okanagan MHA Neil Britton, Penticton Dutch Gordon Matthews, Hopman, Kelowna Karen Thompson Cariboo MHA Swetlikoe, Kamloops Bud Rich, Sicamous MHA 2001-02 – Audrey Foster, Prince Patty Willowby, George Lillooet MHA Jack Koteles, Bill Greene, Armstrong Liz OMAHA George Rithaler, Johnston, Richmond Nonie Salmon Arm MHA Miyazaki, Merritt Lynne Kiang, Richmond Anita Palmer, Fernie MHA Robert Strachan, Deanna Rau, Stewart Rossland - Trail MHA 2002-03 – Steve Amiss, Quesnel 2007-08 – Sherry Anderson, South Donna Henderson, Okanagan MHA Kamloops Andrew Jakubeit, Maria Andre, Okanagan Penticton Wilf Liefke, Mainline AHA Vernon Bev Grossler, Lillooet MHA Kerry Solinsky, Kelowna Debbie Harrison, Slamon Marv Waller, Mission Ross Arm MHA Bidinger, Invermere Donna McLellan, Clearwater 2003-04 – Bruce Walter, Lillooet & District
111 BC Hockey Awards Minor Hockey Week Awards
Kari Mostat, Salmon Arm Island MHA Kim Dimock, West Kootenay Debbie Quesnel, Thompson Gard Seed, Yukon Cariboo 2013-14 – Teri Craft, West Kootenay 2008-09 – Dale Cassell, Kamloops Mike Landucci, North East/ MHA Elaine Gill, Merritt Yukon MHA Debbie Adam, Lower Tom Marsh, Salmon Arm Mainland MHA 2014-15 – Travis Stewart, North David Phillips, Slamon Arm Central MHA Ken MacKenzie, Vancouver Scott Robertson, Merritt MHA Island Kevin Urekar, Port Moody Diana Hoggard, Okanagan MHA Kevin Marascoo, East Keith Watson , Salmon Arm Kootenay MHA Brek Stewart, Lower 2009-10 – Dennis Baraducci, Mainland Revelstoke Debbie Cooper, Jaun de Fuca James Niezen, PCAHA Bill Van Helvoirt, Prince George 2010-11 – Ryan Curr, Langley Bruce Stusrud, 100 Mile House Marty Floris, Vanderhoof Jim McDonald, Fort Nelson Cindy Underhill, Whitehorse Paul DeShane, Penticton 2011-12 - Mike Bryce, Prince George George Jim MacDonald, Vancouver Island Dave Smith, Nelson Jackie Marshall, Fort St. James Mike Readman, Dawson Creek Munson McKinney, West Vancouver Rory Smith, OMAHA 2012-13 – Bonnie Chung, Lower Mainland Bruce Stusrud, North Central Richard Powell, North East Val Fulton, Okanagan Robin Edwards, Vancouver
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HockeyCanadaOfficiating Awards
The Hockey Canada Officiating Awards are given in recognition of outstanding service during the season. The categories for the awards are most promising, most improved and most deserving official.
1989-90 – Mark Trevelyan, Williams 1998-99 – Kevin Perkin, Powell Lake Chris de Haan, River Abbotsford Bill Wylie, Kelowna Fred Zibin, Port Alberni Francis Rankin, Whitehorse 1990-91 – Brad Laffin, Chilliwack 1999-00 – Rob Fryer, Kamloops Scott Murray, Creston Jenna Lewis, Kitimat Kristina Adolph Jede, Quesnel Dick, Kamloops Stacey De 1991-92 – Jack Darney, Sechelt Wynter, Powell River Clay Matile, Williams 2000-01 – Stephan Rainville, Courtenay Lake Jordie Dwyer, Trent Lawrence, Quesnel Trevor Surrey Noble, Terrace 1992-93 – Brian Youngson, 2001-02 – Charles Bryon, Merritt Coquitlam Angela Ross Campbell, Quesnel Sosnoski, New Jennifer Konicek, Kitimat Westminster 2002-03 – Steven McKay, Clearwater Darren Zupp, Vernon Daniel Dittaro, Vanderhoof 1993-94 – Margaret Logan, Prince Ryan Stefani, Vancouver Rupert Jonathan 2003-04 – Eric Martens, Vanderhoof Chapman, Surrey Willy Kameron Poirier, Delta Adam Saari, Kamloops Hyatt, Prince George 1994-95 – Naomi Horbatch, Port 2004-05 – Glen Brown, Cranbrook Alberni Marc Audet, Jason Cramer, Surrey Comox Curtis McGregor, Fort Nelson Kelly Sutherland, 2005-06 – Clayton Young, Fort St. James Richmond Rachel Robilliard, North Delta 1995-96 – Rae Hartley, Winfield Adam Hyatt, Prince George Todd Zilki, 2006-07 – Kevin Sherman, Prince Rupert Vancouver Mike Graham Chandler, Surrey Fraser, Powell River Ryan Carr, Vancouver 1996-97 – Chris Butcher, Comox Thunderbirds Jamie Wilson, 2007-08 – Kowan OʼKeefe, Salmon Arm Nanaimo Pat Adrienne Beacon, Kamloops Bensmiller, Burnaby Jacob Hill, 1997-98 – Kristine Dick, Kamloops Vancouver Thunderbirds Joe Bennett, Oliver Kevin Penny, Prince George 113 Hockey Canada Officiating Awards 2015-2016
2008-09 – Kayla Keeping, 2011-12 – Tyler Houghton, West Kelowna Savona Brett McLean, Fort St. John Meaghan Pranke, Adam Luchkanych, Salmon Nanaimo Andrew Wutke, Arm Salmon Arm 2012-13 – Max Kellington, Mission 2009-10 – Brendon Creyke, Prince Caleb Wale, Vanderhoof George Ron Dietterle, Larry Krause, Abbotsford Aldergrove Shelby 2013-14 – Kathleen Downey, Parksville Roberge, Kitimat Jake Stubbs, Vancouver 2010-11 – Tom Tazelaar, Bill Staats, Quesnel Williams Lake 2014-15 – Jacob Apostoliuk Connor Simmons, White Kaiden de Roon Rock Andrew Knee, Mike Page Dawson Creek
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BC HOCKEY SCHOLARSHIPS
BC Hockey Scholarships are awarded annually by BC Hockey membership to recognize and enhance the opportunities presented when furthering oneʼs education. Two of these awards are presented as Memorial Scholarships. 2009-10 – Christopher Matthews, Richmond Kenneth Batke, Vernon Christopher Albee, Quesnel 2013-14 – Eric Matteucci, Trail Millionaires Adam Doka, Fernie Michael Van Nostrand, Fort St. Jacob Dolinar, John Armstrong Melissa Cachia, Smithers Adrianna Johnson, 100 Nicol Dimock, Grand Forks Mile House Geoffry Doka, Elk Valley Nathan Dasilva, Richmond Liane Brooks, Sooke Naiya Sang, Vancouver Tyler Berg, Vernon Shane Hopwood, Prince 2010-11 – Harveer Takhar, Surrey George Carissa Rix, Kamloops Josh Krueger, Fort St. Jason Reid, Port Moody John Simon Kiiskila, Colton Hamilton, Surrey Smithers Isaac Davies, Smithers Courtney Morice, Sam Brennan, Cariboo Cougars Kamloops MML Connor Fairweather, Elizabeth Emery, South Delta Campbell River Mathew Jones, Clearwater and Giordano Corlazzoli, District Ucluelet 2011-12 – Cody Allison, North Saanich 2014-15 – Griffin Dolling, Port Alberni Ryan Beach, Vernon Tatianna Haggard, Victoria Marc Dumont, Kamloops Hailey Haskell, Salmon Hannah Mitchell, Port McNeill Arm Trevor Pickett, Vernon Darien Grace, Vernon Liam Ross, Surrey Jarod Lang, Fort St. John Breton Trask, Invermere Tyler Atherton, Elkford, Megan Watt, Prince George Lauren Smaha-Muir, Katelyn Yuris, Trail Smithers 2012-13 – Michael Chute, Dawson Creek Juliana Vizza, McBride Rhett Munson, Terrace Cheyann Newman, Quesnel Cori-Anne Huisman, Fernie Jessie Lay, Kaslo Ellis Martin, Port Alberni Justin Lee, Victoria Jordan Bordignon, Coquitlam Justin Uyeno, Richmond Jonathan Hack, Penticton 115 BC Hockey Awards Bruce Allison Scholarship
Bruce Allison Scholarship
This BC Hockey scholarship will be awarded annually in memory of the late Bruce Allison of Richmond, 26th President of BC Hockey. Bruce Allison was instrumental in establishing and pursuing scholarship opportunities for members of BC Hockey and advocated the pursuit of educational goals through hockey excellence.
1989-90 – Ryan Douglas, 2002-03 – Douglas Heath, Richmond Coquitlam 2003-04 – Tyler Hikida, Richmond 1990-91 – Leo Willing, Vancouver 2004-05 – Nicholas Kang, Kamloops 1991-92 – Andrew Young, Duncan 2005-06 – Christopher Longley, West 1992-93 – Sean Vickers, Williams Vancouver Lake 2006-07 – Kelsey Holkestad, Surrey 1993-94 – Richard Pedan, Burns 2007-08 – Carmen Petrick, Nelson Lake 2008-09 – Kendra VanDenBerghe, 1994-95 – Brad Farrell, North Kelowna Vancouver 2009-10 – Jordan Magnuson, Coquitlam 1995-96 – Julie Bennett, Penticton 2010-11 – Shannon Hall, Nelson 1996-97 – Brett Hagardt, Enderby 2011-12 – Sten Sundin, Prince Rupert 1997-98 – Tyler Abel, Williams Lake 2012-13 – Jonathon Hack 1998-99 – Jeanine Saville, Sidney 2013-14 – Duncan Stefurak, Maple Ridge 1999-00 – Jim Storey, Fraser Lake 2014-15 – Tyler Andrews, Delta 2000-01 – Dan Seibel, Kelowna 2001-02 – Michael Heath, Richmond
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Jeff Butler Scholarship
This BC Hockey scholarship will be awarded annually in memory of Jeff Butler, a Junior A hockey player who was fatally injured during a hockey game on Saturday, September 14, 1985. Jeff was a dedicated young man with rare qualities of character and determination.
1985-86 – Steve Bradwell, Fort St. John 2003-04 – Katrin-Liis Graham, Surrey 1986-87 – Alan Oishi, Vancouver 2004-05 – Christopher Nixon-Giles, 1987-88 – Maco Balkovec, Burnaby West Vancouver 1988-89 – Kevin Hansen, Sechelt 2005-06 – Scott Sinclair, Abbotsford 1989-90 – Steven Williams, Nakusp 2006-07 – Jamie Leveille, Burnaby 1990-91 – Tom Needham, Quesnel 2007-08 – Chad Freeman, Grand 1991-92 – Alain Suurkask, North Shore Forks 1992-93 – Ryan Beech, Sicamous 2008-09 – Michael Allan, Coquitlam 1993-94 – Steve Howitt, Richmond 2009-10 – Noah Stone, Kamloops 1994-95 – Nancy Scholz, Whitehorse 2010-11 – Ethan Gaines, Abbotsford 1995-96 – Chris Lacroix, Richmond 2011-12 – Jackson Lindsay, Richmond 1996-97 – Matthew Makuck, Sidney 2012-13 – Cori-Anne Huisman 1997-98 – Adrian Wladichuk 2013-14 – Perrin Waldock, Chilliwack 1998-99 – Trevor Brady 2014-15 – Keaton Roch, Nelson 1999-00 – Nicole Zilkie, Kaslo 2000-01 – David LeNeveu, Nanaimo 2001-02 – Kristine Leckie, Victoria 2002-03 – Imran Esmail, Coquitlam
Ted Hargreaves Scholarship
This BC Hockey scholarship will be awarded annually in memory of Ted Hargreaves, a former BC Hockey District Coach Coordinator and High Performance Coordinator, who passed away in 2005.
2005-06 – Thomas Isenor, Boundary 2006-07 – Scott Soles, Golden 2007-08 – Jason Alessio, Smithers 2008-09 – Ryan Uyeno, Richmond 2009-10 – Katrina Wood, Semiahmoo 2010-11 – Jackson Jane, Cowichan Valley 2011-12 – Grant Matthews, Robson 2012-13 – Jordan Bordignon 2013-14 – Jessie Olfert, Penticton 2014-15 – Christy Wee, Richmond 117 BC Hockey Awards Savage Cup
BC HOCKEY CHAMPIONS Senior AAA
The Savage Cup Donated to the BC Hockey by Mr. J.M. Savage of Victoria, BC (Canadian Colliers), in 1911 for competition by Senior AAA Hockey Clubs, emblematic of the Senior AAA Hockey Championship of British Columbia.
1912-13 – Vancouver Rowing Club 1926-27 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1913-14 – Fraser Mills Hockey Club 1927-28 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1914-15 – Vancouver B.B. Hockey 1928-29 – Trail Smoke Eaters Club 1929-30 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1915-16 – Vancouver B.B. Hockey 1930-31 – Trail Smoke Eaters Club 1931-32 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1916-17 – Vancouver Towers 1932-33 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1917-18 – Vancouver Towers 1933-34 – Kimberley Dynamiters 1918-19 – Vancouver Towers (J. Pratt) 1919-20 – Vancouver Towers 1934-35 – Kimberley Dynamiters 1920-21 – University of British (Johnny Achtzener) Columbia 1935-36 – Kimberley Dynamiters 1921-22 – Vancouver Towers (Johnny Achtzener) 1922-23 – Vancouver Young Liberals 1923-24 – Rossland Hockey Club 1924-25 – Rossland Hockey Club 1925-26 – Vancouver Towers 118
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(ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1960-61 – Nelson Maple Leafs 1936-37 – Nelson Maple Leafs (Mickey Maglio) (A.S. Aitken) 1961-62 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1937-38 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Robt. Kromm) (Elmer Piper) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1962-63 – No Competition 1938-39 – Kimberley Dynamiters 1963-64 – Kimberley Dynamiters (Eric Hornquist) (W. Jones) 1939-40 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1964-65 – Nelson Maple Leafs (Jack Kwasney) (Robt. Kromm) 1940-41 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1965-66 – Kimberley Dynamiters (Jim Morris) (Les Lilley) 1941-42 – Kimberley Dynamiters 1966-67 – Nelson Maple Leafs (Ralph Redding) (Frank Arnett) 1942-43 – Victoria Army (Bill Carse) 1967-68 – Spokane Jets 1943-44 – New Westminster (Colin Kilburn) (Frank Dotten) 1968-69 – Spokane Jets (E.I. Rollins) 1944-45 – No Competition 1969-70 – Spokane Jets (E.I. Rollins) 1945-46 – Trail Smoke Eaters (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) (Jimmy Morris) 1970-71 – Nelson Maple Leafs 1946-47 – Kimberley Dynamiters (Marshall J. Severyn) (Ralph Redding) 1971-72 – Spokane Jets 1947-48 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Norman Johnson) (Ab Cronie) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1948-49 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1972-73 – Spokane Jets (Ab Cronie) (Norman Johnson) 1949-50 – Kamloops Elks 1973-74 – Cranbrook Royals (Paul Thompson) (Eric Sutcliffe) 1950-51 – Nanaimo Clippers 1974-75 – Spokane Flyers (Ed Shamlock) (Tom Hodges) 1951-52 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1975-76 – Spokane Flyers (Gerry Thomson) (Tom Hodges) 1952-53 – Penticton Vʼs (Bill Carse) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1953-54 – Penticton Vʼs 1976-77 – Spokane Flyers (Ted (Grant Warwick) McAneeley) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1977-78 – Kimberley Dynamiters 1954-55 – Vernon Canadians (Jim McCrimmon) 1955-56 – Vernon Canadians (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) (George Agar) 1978-79 – Trail Smoke Eaters (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) (Hal Jones) 1956-57 – Spokane Flyers (Roy McBride) 1979-80 – Spokane Flyers (Ron Harris) 1957-58 – Kelowna Packers (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) (Jack OʼReilly) 1980-81 – Quesnel Kangaroos 1958-59 – Vernon Canadians (J. Marsh) (George Agar) 1981-82 – Cranbrook Royals 1959-60 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Kelly Ferner) (Robt. Kromm) 119
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(ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1998-99 – Powell River Regals 1982-83 – Trail Smoke Eaters (M. Andrews, T. English, (Seth Martin) G. Kremsater) 1983-84 – Spokane Chiefs (E.I. Rollins) 1999-00 – Powell River Regals (V. Kinley) 1984-85 – Spokane Chiefs (E.I. Rollins) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1985-86 – Nelson Maple Leafs 2000-01 – Powell River Regals (BillKestell) (J. Vanderkemp, T. English) 1986-87 – Nelson Maple Leafs 2001-02 – Powell River Regals (Bill Kestell) (K. Lewis) 1987-88 – Elk Valley Blazers 2002-03 – Powell River Regals (Dan Robertson, Mike Will) (T. English) 1988-89 – Abbotsford Flyers 2003-04 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Scott Bradley) (P. Sheets, M. Heslop) 1989-90 – Abbotsford Flyers 2004-05 – Powell River Regals (Scott Bradley) (T. English) 1990-91 – Abbotsford Flyers 2005-06 – Powell River Regals (Scott Bradley) (T. English) 1991-92 – Abbotsford Flyers 2006-07 – Fort St. John Flyers (Scott Bradley, Chris Hans) (R. Larson) 1992-93 – Whitehorse Huskies 2007-08 – Fort St. John Flyers (A. Brash) (R. Areshenkoff, Al Gibbs) 2008-09 – Fort St. John Flyers (A. Brash) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 2009-10 – Fort St. John Flyers (A. Brash) 1993-94 – Penticton Silver Bullets (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) (L.Lemire, G. Thygesen, S. 2010-11 – Fort St. John Flyers (D. Leahy) Cyr) 2011-12 – Powell River Regals 1994-95 – Powell River Regals (T. English) (Harry Smith) 2012-13 – Fort St. John (D. Leahy) 1995-96 – Powell River Regals 2013-14 – Powell River Regals (T. English) (R. Hopper) 1996-97 – Powell River Regals (R. Viglasi) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1997-98 – Powell River Regals (R. Viglasi, G. Kremsater)
120 Coy Cup BC Hockey Awards
Senior AA
The Coy Cup Donated to the BC Hockey by Colonel Coy of the 50th Gordon Highlanders (now the 16th Scottish) of Victoria, BC, emblematic of the Senior AA Amateur Hockey Championship of British Columbia.
1922-23 – Enderby Hockey Club 1944-45 – No Competition 1924-25 – Ex-King George Hockey Club 1945-46 – Vernon 1925-26 – Kimberley Hockey Club 1946-47 – Trail All-Stars (Jack (Ted Nagle) Kwasney) 1926-27 – Prince George Hockey Club 1947-48 – New Westminster 1927-28 – Vernon Hillsides 1928-29 – Vernon Hockey Club 1948-49 – Nanaimo Clippers 1929-30 – Vernon Hockey Club (Red Carr) 1930-31 – Lumby Flying Frenchmen 1949-50 – Trail All-Stars 1931-32 – Vernon and Prince George, (Frank Wait) jointly 1950-51 – Trail Intermediate Smoke 1932-33 – Kimberley Hockey Club Eaters (Frank Waite) 1933-34 – Vernon 1951-52 – Kamloops Loggers 1934-35 – Vernon (Kenny Stewart) 1935-36 – Merritt Hockey Club 1952-53 – Trail All-Stars 1936-37 – Pioneer Mines Hockey Club (Bob Weist) 1937-38 – Bralorne Golddiggers 1953-54 – Trail All-Stars 1938-39 – Bralome Golddiggers (Ian McLeod) 1940-41 – Nanaimo Clippers 1954-55 – Trail All-Stars 1941-42 – Nanaimo Clippers (Frank Turik) 1942-43 – Vernon Hockey Club 1955-56 – Nanaimo Clippers 1943-44 – Vernon Legionnaires (Red Carr) 121
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1956-57 – Kimberley Dynamiters 1981-82 – Quesnel Kangaroos (J. Achtzener) (R. Marsh) 1957-58 – Nanaimo Clippers 1982-83 – Quesnel Kangaroos (Red Carr) (Bob Marsh) 1958-59 – Vancouver Carlings 1983-84 – Quesnel Kangaroos (J. Marsh) (Mike Shabaga) 1984-85 – Quesnel Kangaroos (J. Marsh) 1959-60 – Nanaimo Labatts 1985-86 – Quesnel Kangaroos (Red Carr) (B. Gassoff, W. Holmes) 1960-61 – Trail Oilers (Alex Birukow) 1986-87 – Quesnel Kangaroos 1961-62 – Summerland Macs (Brad Gassoff) (Bernie Bathgate) 1987-88 – Quesnel Kangaroos 1962-63 – Kamloops Chiefs (Bud Evans) (Win Winofsky) 1963-64 – Kamloops Chiefs (W. Evans) 1988-89 – Abbotsford Blues 1964-65 – Vernon Luckies (V. Dye) (Scott Bradley) 1965-66 – Quesnel Kangaroos 1989-90 – Quesnel Kangaroos (W. Ramsden) (Steve Amiss) 1966-67 – Powell River Regals 1990-91 – Revelstoke Merchants (Rob McCallum) (L. Black, A. Cota) 1967-68 – Quesnel Kangaroos 1991-92 – Penticton Silver Bullets (W. Ramsden) (G. Thygesen, B. Chapman) 1968-69 – Powell River Regals 1992-93 – Powell River Regals (Robert Crawford) (John Vanderkamp) 1969-70 – Powell River Regals 1993-94 – Sicamous Eagles (Robert Crawford) (N. Andrews, K. Davies) (HARDY CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1994-95 – No Competition 1970-71 – Prince George (Robert 1995-96 – New Westminster Beavers Brooks) (D. Rainville) 1971-72 – Shmyr Flyers (T. Shmyr) 1996-97 – Fort St. James Stars 1972-73 – Prince George Mohawks (G. Rosa) (R. Brooks) 1997-98 – Quesnel Kangaroos 1973-74 – Coquitlam Canadians (T. Kirkham, W. Winofsky) (G. Glazier) 1998-99 – Fort St. James Stars 1974-75 – Prince George Mohawks (K. Lodge) (D. Wilkie) 1999-00 – No Competition 1975-76 – Prince George Mohawks (Don 2000-01 – New Westminster Beavers Wilkie) (D. Rainville) 1976-77 – North Shore Hurry Kings 2001-02 – Trail Smokeaters (P. Shmyr) (M. Heslop) 1977-78 – Prince George Mohawks 2002-03 – Trail Smokeaters (Don Wilkie) (P. Sheets, M. Heslop) (HARDY CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 2003-04 – East Kootenay Royals 1978-79 – North Shore Hurry Kings (B. Watson) (John Anderson) 2004-05 – Kitimat Ice Demons 1979-80 – Burnaby Lakers (Gary Forbes) (M.Whelan, M.Steponavicius) (HARDY CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 2005-06 – Kitimat Ice Demons 1980-81 – Victoria Athletics 2006-07 – Rossland Warriors (Gord Neilson) (D. Bradford) 122 Coy Cup BC Hockey Awards
2007-08 – Kitimat Ice Demons (M.Stephanavicius) 2008-09 – Williams Lake Stampeders (K.Kohlen) 2009-10 – Powell River Regals (T. English/R. Hopper) 2010-11 – Kitimat Ice Demons (D. Baker/ M. Steponavicius) 2011-12 – Smithers Steelheads (T. Devries) 2012-13 – Williams Lake (C. Philpot) 2013-14 – Williams Lake (C. Philpot) 2014-15 – Fort St. John (G. Dicaire)
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Senior Male Intercollegiate Emblematic of the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League Championship
2006-2007 – University of Victoria 2011-2012 – University of Victoria 2007-2008 – Simon Fraser University 2012-2013 – Selkirk College 2008-2009 – University of Victoria 2013-2014 – Selkirk College 2009-2010 – Simon Fraser University 2014-2015 – Selkirk College 2010-2011 – Simon Fraser University
Junior A
The Mowat Cup Donated to the BC Hockey by Mr. John Mowat of Victoria, BC for competition of Junior Hockey Clubs, emblematic of the Junior A Amateur Hockey Championship of British Columbia.
1927-28 – Fernie 1936-37 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1928-39 – Nelson (Steve Matovich) 1929-30 – King George, Vancouver 1937-38 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1930-31 – Ex-King George, Vancouver (Steve Matovich) 1931-34 – Trail Smoke Eaters, 3 years 1938-39 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Wm. ʻScottyʼ Ross) (Wm.ʻScottyʼ Ross) 1934-35 – King George, Vancouver 1939-40 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1935-36 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Wm. ʻScottyʼ Ross) (Steve Matovich) 124 Mowat Cup BC Hockey Awards
1940-41 – No Competition 1942-43 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1941-42 – No Competition (Gerry Thompson) (R. Fenton) 1943-44 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1965-66 – New Westminster Royals 1944-45 – No Competition (R. Fenton) 1945-46 – Nanaimo Clippers 1966-67 – New Westminster Royals (Walter ʻBusʼ Matthews) (R. Fenton) 1946-47 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters 1967-68 – Penticton Broncos (Gerry Thomson) (Jack Taggert) 1947-48 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters 1968-69 – Victoria Cougars (Hedley Marshall) (Doug Anderson) 1948-49 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters 1969-70 – Vernon Essos (Oddie Lowe) 1949-50 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters 1970-71 – Kamloops Rockets (Jimmy Anderson) (Joe Tennant) 1950-51 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters 1971-72 – Vernon Essos (Oddie Lowe) (Ron Gardiner) 1972-73 – Penticton Broncos (Don Slater) 1951-52 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters 1973-74 – Kelowna Buckaroos (Jimmy Anderson) (D. Culley) 1952-53 – Vernon Juniors 1974-75 – Bellingham Blazers (Bud Anderson) (L. Gingras) 1953-54 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters 1975-76 – Nor Wes Caps (Robt. Milne) (Brian Crowe) 1954-55 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters 1976-77 – Richmond Sockeyes (Leo Soligo) (J. Henderson) 1955-56 – Vernon Juniors 1977-78 – Merritt Centennials (Sarge Sammartino) (J. Tennant) 1956-57 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters 1978-79 – Richmond Sockeyes (Jimmy Mailey) (J. Wild, D. Purdy) 1957-58 – Warfield Juniors 1979-80 – Penticton Knights (Robt. Clements) (Marc Pezzin) 1958-59 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters 1980-81 – Penticton Knights (Robt. Clements) (Marc Pezzin) 1959-60 – Penticton (Bernie Bathgate) 1981-82 – Penticton Knights 1960-61 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Marc Pezzin) (Ray Hamilton) 1982-83 – Abbotsford Flyers 1961-62 – Kamloops Rockets (Don Berry, John Olver) (Kenny Stewart) 1983-84 – Langley Eagles 1962-63 – Trail Smoke Eaters (J. Oliver, P. Logan) (Ray Hamilton) 1984-85 – Penticton Knights 1963-64 – Kamloops Rockets (R. Kozuback, N. Iannone) (K. Stewart) 1985-86 – Penticton Knights 1964-65 – New Westminster Royals (R. Kozuback, N. Iannone)
125 BC Hockey Awards Mowat Cup
(CENTENNIAL CUP CHAMPIONS OF 2002-03 – Vernon Vipers CANADA) (M. Vandekamp) 1986-87 – Richmond Sockeyes 2003-04 – Nanaimo Clippers (O. Kurtenbach) (B. Bestwick) (CENTENNIAL CUP CHAMPIONS OF 2004-05 – Surrey Eagles (R. Hillier) CANADA) 2005-06 – Burnaby Express (R. Lanz) 1987-88 – Vernon Lakers (Ernie Gare, 2006-07 – Nanaimo Clippers George Fargher) (B. Bestwick) 1988-89 – Vernon Lakers (Ernie Gare, 2007-08 – Penticton Vees Ed Johnstone) (F. Harbinson) 1989-90 – New Westminster Royals 2008-09 – Vernon Vipers (M. Ferner) (J. Olver, D. Pisiak, 2009-10 – Vernon Vipers (A. Moger) V. Lemire, H. Smyl) 2010-11 – Vernon Vipers Vernon Lakers, – Host Team (CENTENNIAL CUP CHAMPIONS OF (M. Ferner/ J. Williamson) CANADA) 2011-12 – Penticton Vees (S. Cawley) 1990-91 – Vernon Lakers 2012-13 – Surrey Eagles (M. Erhart) (E. Johnstone, K. Chase) 2013-14 – Coquitlam Express (CENTENNIAL CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) (B. Wolff) 1991-92 – Vernon Lakers 2014-15 –Penticton Vees (F. Harbinson) (E. Johnstone, P. Esposito) 1992-93 – Kelowna Spartans (Jim Hammett) (CENTENNIAL CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1993-94 – Kelowna Spartans (Jim Hammett) 1994-95 – Chilliwack Chiefs (H. Smyl) 1995-96 – Vernon Vipers (L. Bremner, T. Mick) (ROYAL BANK CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1996-97 – South Surrey Eagles (R. Lanz, J. Short, M. Holick) 1997-98 – South Surrey Eagles (M. Holick, J. Short) (ROYAL BANK CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1998-99 – Vernon Vipers (T. Mick, J. Oliver) (ROYAL BANK CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1999-00 – Chilliwack Chiefs (H. Smyl) 2000-01 – Victoria Salsa (C. Blair, J. Lund, J. Read) 2001-02 – Chilliwack Chiefs (E. Hasselmann, D. Kletzel, H. Smyl)
126
Cyclone Taylor Trophy BC Hockey Awards
Junior B Fred W. (Cyclone) Taylor Trophy Donated by BC Hockey in honour of Fred (Cyclone) Taylor of Vancouver, emblematic of the Junior B Hockey Championship of British Columbia.
1966-67 – Comox Totems 1984-85 – Cranbrook Colts (Ron Darnbrough) (D. Spring, W. Price) 1967-68 – Nelson Junior Maple Leafs 1985-86 – Cranbrook Colts (Fritz Koehle) (D. Spring, R. Allen) 1978-69 – Fort St. John Golden Hawks 1986-87 – Cranbrook Colts (D. Neil) (Jack Durstan) 1987-88 – White Rock Whalers 1969-70 – Trail Junior Smoke Eaters (L. Romanchych) (Roy Casler) 1988-89 – Columbia Valley Rockies 1970-71 – Victoria Cubs (R. Turcotte) (T. Renney, M. Davidson) 1971-72 – Nor Wes Caps (WESTERN CANADA JUNIOR B CHAMPIONS) (Garry Begg, G. Blore) 1989-90 – Burnaby Bluehawks 1972-73 – Nor Wes Caps (Garry Begg, (G. MacGillivray) G. Blore, George Wood) 1990-91 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1973-74 – Cranbrook Colts (D. Bradford, J. Stark) (C. Patterson) 1991-92 – Richmond Sockeyes 1974-75 – Cranbrook Colts (F. Desrochers, M. Lambert) (C. Patterson) 1992-93 – Coquitlam Warriors (G. Kerr, 1975-76 – Saanich Braves R. Scoffins) (B. Robinson) 1993-94 – Grandview Steelers 1976-77 – Quesnel Millionaires (T. Cochrane, J. Mortimer) (Wayne Inglis) 1994-95 – Sicamous Eagles 1977-78 – Quesnel Millionaires (K. Cheveldave) (Wayne Inglis) 1995-96 – Ridge Meadows Flames 1978-79 – Quesnel Millionaires (P. Crowther, S. Crowther) (Wayne Inglis) 1996-97 – Beaver Valley Nite Hawks 1979-80 – Kimberley Knights (P. Corrado, T. Jones) (Gerald Goyer) 1997-98 – Ridge Meadow Flames 1980-81 – Northwest Americans (S. Crowther, W. McComb, E. (D. Chiupka, R. Collins) Koopmans) 1981-82 – Cranbrook Colts (C. WESTERN CANADA JUNIOR B CHAMPIONS) Patterson) 1998-99 – Campbell River Storm 1982-83 – North Shore W.C. Flames (K. Bueckert, D. Sales, (B. Pope, R. Wheatley) K. Kursteiner) 1983-84 – Cranbrook Colts (T. Minnis, D. Noble)
127 BC Hockey Awards Cyclone Taylor Trophy
1999-00 – Abbotsford Pilots (WESTERN CANADA JUNIOR B CHAMPIONS) (G. Douville) 2005-06 – Delta Ice Hawks (S. Kuss) 2000-01 – Beaver Valley Nite 2006-07 – Victoria Cougars Hawks (T. Jones, P. (C. Didmon) Matucci) 2007-08 – Grandview Steelers 2001-02 – Sicamous Eagles (A. Bruno) (B. Robinson) 2008-09 – Richmond Sockeyes (J. Lambert) (WESTERN CANADA JUNIOR B 2009-10 – Revelstoke Grizzlies CHAMPIONS) (J. Pont / G. Gartner) 2002-03 – Richmond Sockeyes 2010-11 – Peninsula Panthers (R. Johnson, B. (J. Penney) Purcka, 2011-12 – Abbotsford Pilots B. Koen, D. May) (J. Cowden) 2003-04 – Richmond Sockeyes 2012-13 – Richmond Sockeyes (A. Wilbur) (R. Johnson) 2013-14 – Beaver Valley Nighthawks 2004-05 – Osoyoos Storm (T. Jones) (J. Liebel) 2014-15 – Campbell River Storm (L. Stone)
128
Female Hockey Awards BC Hockey Awards
Senior AAA Female
1966-67 – Esquimalt Bulldozers 1991-92 – Surrey Flyers (D. Williams) 1967-68 – Esquimalt Bulldozers 1992-93 – Vancouver Bladerunners 1968-69 – Esquimalt Bulldozers (L. Powell) 1969-70 – Coquitlam Satellites 1993-94 – Vancouver Bladerunners 1970-71 – Esquimalt Bulldozers (H. Dion, L. Powell) 1971-71 – Burnaby Bombers 1994-95 – Britannia Blues 1972-73 – Burnaby Bombers (L. Powell) 1973-74 – Esquimalt Bulldozers 1995-96 – Britannia Blues 1974-75 – Burnaby (L. Powell, N. Jrszenszky) 1975-76 – Burnaby 1996-97 – Britannia Blues (L. Powell, 1976-77 – Coquitlam Satellites N. Jrszenszky) 1977-78 – Coquitlam Satellites 1997-98 – Richmond Lightning 1978-79 – North Delta Sonics (H. Dion, I. Chu) 1979-80 – North Delta Sonics 1998-99 – New Westminster Lightning 1980-81 – Surrey Flyers (H. Dion, G. Lemieux, R. 1981-82 – North Vancouver Dynamos Pretty) 1982-83 – Coquitlam Satellites 1999-00 – Britannia Blues 1983-84 – North Vancouver (Lynncy Powell) (S. Fera, J. Tyson) 2000-01 – Vancouver Griffins (S. Leone) 1984-85 – North Vancouver 2001-02 – Richmond Steelers (J. Tyson, S. Fera) (J. Calvano, S. Bradford) 1985-86 – Surrey Flyers 2002-03 – Vancouver Griffins (W. Flindall, W. Barry) (N. Wilson, D. Sheets, 1986-87 – Surrey Flyers R.Siemens, L. Parker) (Dave Williams, Dennis 2003-04 – Richmond Steelers Johnstone) (Owen Pighin) 1987-88 – New Westminster Silver 2004-05 – BC Outback (A. Neal) Hawks (R. Koyanagi) 2005-06 – BC Outback (A. Neal) 1988-89 – Surrey Flyers 2006-07 – BC Outback (A. Neal) (D. Johnston, B. Atchinson) 1989-90 – New Westminster Silver Hawks (N. Wallace, R. Koyangi) 1990-91 – Surrey Flyers (D. Williams)
129 BC Hockey Awards Female Hockey Awards
Senior AA Female
Don Murray Memorial Trophy Senior AA Female 1983-84 – Newton Blazers 1998-99 – Kootenay Wildcats (W. Sosnoski) (K. Skerik, A. Neal, M. Boehm) 1986-87 – Quesnel Angels 1999-00 – Burnaby Raiders (Dan Berard) (M. Jakubec) 1987-88 – Sooke Malahat Blues 2000-01 – Brittania Blues (B. Sullivan) (L. Powell, D.Cumming) 1988-89 – Whitehorse Acorns 2001-02 – Great Pacific Forum Lightning (Don Stonehouse) (C Thomson, H. Dion) 1989-90 – Burnaby Sharp Shooters (R. 2002-03 – Burnaby Raiders Evans, M. Dykes) (M. Jakubec, S. Leone, B. 1990-91 – Kamloops Rangers (G. Hope) Eggleton, P. Doyle) 2003-04 – Burnaby Shadows 1991-92 – Kamloops Rangers (Lori Parker) (P. Doyle) 2004-05 – Killarney Knights 1992-93 – Kamloops Rangers (C. Thomson, J. Lund) (G. Etienne, C. Wolfe) 2005-06 – Killarney Knights 1993-94 – Kamloops Rangers (C. Thomson, J. Lund)) (G. Etienne, C. Wolfe) 2006-07 – Langley Legends 1994-95 – Sooke Thunderbirds (K. Pascuzzo) (J. Humphrey, R. Sluggett) 2007-08 – Killarney Knights (J.Lund) 1995-96 – Sooke Thunderbirds 2008-09 – Killarney Knights (J. Lund) (R. Sluggett, W. Bangert) 2009-10 – Killarney Knights (J. Lund) 1996-97 – Sooke Thunderbirds 2010-11 – Killarney Knights (D. Reed) (R. Sluggett) 2011-12 – BC Thunder (P. Soares) 1997-98 – Kamloops Rangers 2012-13 – BC Thunder (I. Mangone) (P. Doyle, Wolff) 2013-14 – Meadow Ridge Moose (G. Cockrill)
130 Female Hockey Awards BC Hockey Awards
Female Senior A
1998-99 – Kamloops (E. Velestuk) 2005-06 – Campbell River Pan Fish 1999-00 – Delta Women (R. Couture) (D. Atkinson,T. Brown) 2006-07 – Kamloops Vibe (B. Young) 2000-01 – Fort St. John North 2007-08 – North Peace Eages Peace Eagles (L. Schmick/K. McKean) (M. Thompson, K. McKean) 2008-09 – Victoria Phantoms 2001-02 – Fort St. John North Peace (J. LouPoy) Eagles 2009-10 – Island Pacific Phantoms (M. Thompson, K. McKean) (J. LouPoy) 2002-03 – Kamloops Vibe 2010-11 – Kamloops Vibe (G. Smith) (D. Isaacs, B. Young) 2011-12 – Kamloops Vibe (G. Smith) 2003-04 – Kamloops Vibe 2012-13 – Kamloops Vibe (G. Smith) (B. Young) 2013-14 – Kamloops Vibe (G. Smith) 2004-05 – Prince George Northern Blades 2014-15 – South Fraser TNT (D. Szeto) (D. Maki)
131 BC Hockey Awards Female Hockey Awards
Female Midget AAA
2007-08 – Burnaby Winter Club 2011-12 – Fraser Valley Phantom Steelers (B. Coupland) (D. Reed) 2008-09 – Vancouver Fusion 2012-13 – Fraser Valley Phantom (P. Thibeault) (D. Reed) 2009-10 – Thompson-Okanagan 2013-14 – Fraser Valley Phantom Rockets (S. Leone) (D. Reed) 2010-11 – Thompson-Okanagan 2014-15 – Northern Female Cougars Rockets (M. Alder) (M. Desjardins)
Female Midget
1996-97 – Fernie Bladerunners 2005-06 – South Island (D. Sutherland, (J. Hughes, G. Smith,R. Poupart) B. Robinson, B. Tuck, R. 1997-98 – Fernie Bladerunners (G. Smith, Wong, C. Jones, J. Hughes) M. Corrigan) 1998-99 – Fernie Bladerunners 2006-07 – Kootenay Wildcats (J. Hughes, G. Smith) (B. Petrick) 1999-00 – Cranbrook (D. Jones) 2007-08 – Kamloops (D. Eustache) 2000-01 – Fernie Bladerunners 2008-09 – Salmon Arm (R. Poupart) (J. Fukumoto, D. Gibb) 2001-02 – Fernie Bladerunners 2009-10 – Kamloops (K. Moss) (R. Poupart) 2010-11 – Langley Girls (V. Nelles) 2002-03 – Nelson (K. Koshey, N. 2011-12 – Richmond Ravens (A. Sander) Hargreaves, B. Merkley) 2012-13 – Richmond Ravens 2003-04 – Sooke SVI Breakers (B. Tuck) (A. Sander) 2004-05 – Juan de Fuca SVI Breakers 2013-14 – Richmond Ravens (B.Tuck) (A. Sander) 2014-15 – Richmond Ravens (A. Sander)
Female Bantam 2001-02 – TriCities Predators (M. Inglis) 2008-09 – Kelowna 2002-03 – Victoria Racquet Club (K. Andrusiak, J. Krause) (M.Corrigan, R.Wong) 2009-10 – North Shore Female 2003-04 – Sooke SVI Breakers (T. Kerr) (M.Corrigan) 2010-11 – NorthShore Female 2004-05 – Kelowna (D. Osness) (J. Armon-Jones) 2005-06 – Kelowna (R. Casorso, 2011-12 – Prince George (D. Knoop) G. Weninger, M. Blanleil, 2012-13 – Terrace (M. Desjardins) F. Buttenaar) 2013-14 – Surrey Female (M. Taylor) 2006-07 – Kamloops (C. Eustache) 2014-15 – Richmond Ravens (A. Lindsay) 2007-08 – Kelowna (R.Horne) 132
Female Hockey Awards BC Hockey Awards
Female Pee Wee
1999-00 – South Delta (D. Emslie, H. 2007-08 – North Shore IHA (J. Miller) Hamlin) 2008-09 – North Shore IHA (D. Nicolson) 2000-01 – Campbell River (T. Perkins) 2009-10 – Victoria (R. Richardson) 2001-02 – Richmond (A. Lowden, K. 2010-11 – NorthShore Female Pascuzzo, R. Petty, D. (K. Wakefield) McPhail) 2011-12 – North Shore Female 2002-03 – Vernon (T. Cooper, A. Lidstone) (R. Beres) 2003-04 – Surrey Red Wings (B. Dobie) 2012-13 – Richmond Ravens (A. Lindsay) 2004-05 – Kelowna (G. Weninger) 2013-14 – Richmond Ravens (A. Lindsay) 2005-06 – Kelowna 2014-15 – Tri Cities Female (G. Wilson) 2006-07 – North Shore Female Ice Hockey Association
133 BC Hockey Awards Monarch Life Assurance Cup
Juvenile Amateur Hockey
The Monarch Life Assurance Cup Donated to BC Hockey by Mr. Frank Boreham for The Monarch Life Assurance Company of Vancouver, B.C. for competition of Juvenile Hockey Clubs, emblematic of the Juvenile Amateur Hockey Championship of British Columbia.
1939-40 – Nelson (W. W. Wait) 1959-60 – Cranbrook (Carl Johansen) 1940-41 – Vernon (Fred Smith) 1960-61 – Trail (Leo Soligo) 1941-42 – Trail (Jim Morris) 1961-62 – Trail (Leo Soligo) 1942-43 – No Competition 1962-63 – Trail (Leo Soligo) 1943-44 – Trail (Roy Bentley) 1963-64 – Kimberley (Gerald Barre) 1944-45 – Trail (Gerry Thomson) 1964-65 – Vernon (Oddie Lowe) 1945-46 – Kimberley Elks (C. Sorenson) 1965-66 – Trail (James Doig) 1946-47 – Nelson (M.N. Porter) 1966-67 – Nanaimo (Les Mitchell) 1947-48 – Nelson (Al Euerby) 1967-68 – Trail (Fred G. Heslop) 1948-49 – Trail (Joe E. Buckna) 1968-69 – Trail (Edmond Cristofoli) 1949-50 – Kimberley (Harry Brown) 1969-70 – Coquitlam (S. Fyles) 1950-51 – Vancouver Canucks 1970-71 – Salmon Arm (B. Turner) (Ernie Dougherty) 1971-72 – Killarney (R. Loft) 1951-52 – Vernon (Bill Brown) 1972-73 – Comox (John Kroeplin) 1952-53 – Trail (Robt. Milne) 1973-74 – Kelowna 1953-54 – Trail (Frank Wait) (T. Martin, T. Bird) 1954-55 – Kelowna (Jack OʼReilly) 1974-75 – Kelowna (T. Martin) 1955-56 – Trail (E. Mondin) 1975-76 – Coquitlam (F. Franklin) 1956-57 – Trail (E.A. Mondin) 1976-77 – Kelowna (Gordon MacBeth) 1957-58 – Penticton 1977-78 – Coquitlam (F. Franklin) (George Christie) 1978-79 – Kamloops (Craig Scott) 1958-59 – Penticton (Don Slater) 1979-80 – Vernon (E. Kowal, R.Williams) 134 Monarch Life Assurance Cup BC Hockey Awards
1980-81 – North Shore Winter Club 1996-97 – North Vancouver (M. Hodgson) (Pat Thibeault) 1981-82 – North Shore Winter Club 1997-98 – Surrey (S. Boyd) (M. Wills) 1998-99 – Surrey (CANADIAN CHAMPIONS) (S. Boyd, L. Stoutenburg) 1982-83 – Coquitlam (Al Knowler) 1999-00 – Vancouver Thunderbirds (Jim 1983-84 – North Vancouver (M. Currie, Peter Zerbinos) Marshall, A. Stewart) 2000-01 – North Vancouver 1984-85 – Nanaimo (M. Willgress) (J. Vlahovic, R. Himmelseach) 1985-86 – South Vancouver (J. 2001-02 – Coquitlam (S. Wren) Vlahovic, D. Schwara) 2002-03 – Chilliwack 1986-87 – Langley (Hugh Emes) (R. McGimpsey, P. Webber) 1987-88 – Richmond (Bob Campbell) 2003-04 – Surrey (J. Steiner) 1988-89 – Richmond (Larry Hurst) 2004-05 – Coquitlam (B. Phillip) 1989-90 – Burnaby (Ian Brown) 2005-06 – South Delta 1990-91 – North Delta 2006-07 – South Delta (N. Wallace, J. Wallace) 2007-08 – Surrey Thunder (C. DeVita) 1991-92 – Semiahmoo 2008-09 – Cloverdale (J. Nick, D. Naylor) 2009-10 – Richmond (M. Hamlin) 1992-93 – Prince George 2010-11 – Richmond (M. Hamlin) (G. Bryant, W. Wagner) 2011-12 – Richmond (M. Hamlin) 1993-94 – Burnaby 2012-13 – Richmond (M. Hamlin) (M. Russell, J. Vlahovic) 2013-14 – Richmond (M. Hamlin) 2014-15 – Chilliwack (J. Rhodes) 1994-95 – North Delta (L. Gulka, G. Bochen) 1995-96 – North Delta (L. Gulka, G. Bochen)
135 BC Hockey Awards Cromie Memorial Cup
Midget AAA
Cromie Memorial Cup Donated to BC hockey by don Cromie, vice-president of the Vancouver sun, in memory of his father, the late R.J. Cromie, emblematic of the midget AAA amateur hockey championship of British Columbia.
1937-38 – Merritt (E.H. Martin) 1961-62 – Trail (Jim Mailey) 1938-39 – Vernon (Fred Smith) 1962-63 – New Westminster (R. Love) 1939-40 – Trail (Gerry Thomson) 1963-64 – Trail (James Doig) 1940-41 – No Competition 1964-65 – Trail (F. Wait) 1941-42 – No Competition 1965-66 – North Kamloops 1943-44 – Kimberley (S. Calles) (W. ʻBudʼ Evans) 1944-45 – Kimberley (S. Sanderson) 1966-67 – North Shore Winter Club 1945-46 – Kimberley (C. Schulli) (K. Anderson) 1946-47 – Kimberley (C. Schulli) 1967-68 – Kimberley (Bill Sturn) 1947-48 – Trail (W. Savage) 1968-69 – Prince George 1948-49 – Kimberley (C. Schulli) (Laurie Pennington) 1949-50 – Vancouver Eagletimes 1969-70 – Penticton (Don Schmaltz) (W.J. Blitch) 1970-71 – North Shore Winter Club 1950-51 – Trail (Robt. Milne) (N. Sita, W. Birge) 1951-52 – Trail (Robt. Milne) 1971-72 – North Shore Winter Club 1952-53 – Kelowna (J.R. Robertson) (N. Sita) 1953-54 – Kamloops 1972-73 – Richmond (Grant Davis) 1954-55 – Trail (Frank Wait) 1973-74 – Burnaby Winter Club 1955-56 – Trail (Enzo Mondin) (D. Berry) 1956-57 – Kimberley (Lloyd Barrett) 1974-75 – Point Grey (F. Masuch) 1957-58 – Trail (Frank Wait) 1975-76 – Kamloops South 1958-59 – Cranbrook (J.C. Johansen) (C. Sturgeon) 1959-60 – Kamloops (Don E. Reid) 1976-77 – Burnaby Winter Club 1960-61 – Kamloops (Don E. Reid) (D. Berry) 136
Cromie Memorial Cup BC Hockey Awards
1977-78 – Prince George (P. Mignault) 1998-99 – Kamloops 1978-79 – North Shore Winter Club (G. Bergquist, W. Dodds, (Vern Moberg) G. Lindros) 1979-80 – North Shore Winter Club 1999-00 – Kamloops (Vern Moberg) (G. Bergquist, K. Warner, 1980-81 – Prince George (M. Church) A. Young) 1981-82 – Burnaby Winter Club 2000-01 – Prince George (A. Patterson) (B. Arsenault, T. Sprague, (CANADIAN CHAMPIONS) J. Parker) 1982-83 – Terrace (C. Sharples) 2001-02 – Kelowna 1983-84 – North Shore Winter Club (G. Sheridan, C. Head) (J. Bartok, B. Vance, D. Shaw) 2002-03 – Williams Lake 1984-85 – North Shore Winter Club (S. Davis,B. Fuller) (W. Vince) 2003-04 – Kamloops (C. Hans) 1985-86 – Burnaby 2004-05 – Thompson Blazers (D. Patzer, R. Paulus, G. (D. Scanlan) Harvie) 2005-06 – Okanagan Rockets 1986-87 – Richmond (K. Andrusiak) (W. Tullock, R. Bertuzzi, J. 2006-07 – Vancouver North West Costa) Giants (G. Kerr) 1987-88 – North Shore Winter Club 2007-08 – Cariboo Cougars (Jim Stoddart) (G. Williams) 1988-89 – Coquitlam (Raye Scoffins) 2008-09 – Vancouver North West 1989-90 – Prince George Giants (J. Calvano) (M. Meehan, G. Chasse) 2009-10 – Vancouver North West 1990-91 – Saanich Giants (J. Calvano) (J. Beggs, D. Oggelsby) 2010-11 – Vancouver North West 1991-92 – Kamloops Giants (T. Harkins) (L.Morrey, N. Meyer) 2011-12 – Vancouver North West 1992-93 – Kamloops Giants (T. Harkins) (L. Gathercole, N. Meyer) 2012-13 – Vancouver North West 1993-94 – Chilliwack Giants (C. Thornton) (N. Murphy, M. Pfeifer) 2013-14 – Okanagan Rockets 1994-95 – Kamloops (M. OʼRourke) (H. Meyer, G. Bergquist) 2014-15 – Vancouver North East 1995-96 – Prince George (J. Rowland) Chiefs (J. Jackson) 1996-97 – Kelowna (L. Keating, J. Read) 1997-98 – Kelowna (K. Cochrane, L. Keating, L. Keating Jr.)
137
BC Hockey Awards Elmer Kreller Memorial Trophy
Midget Tier 1
2004-05 – Kelowna Levan, J. Lindsay) (J. Morrison, T. Watters, D. 2008-09 – Hollyburn (P. Reinhart) Horsley) 2009-10 – Kelowna (B. Gilchrist) 2005-06 – Cranbrook (B. Herman) 2010-11 – Surrey (R. Wilde) 2006-07 – Juan de Fuca Grizzlies (L. 2011-12 – Prince George (C. Bond) Barrie) 2012-13 – Kelowna (E. Blais) 2007-08 – Ridge Meadows 2013-14 – Kelowna (E. Blais) (D. Griffith, M. Levan, S. 2014-15 – Kelowna (T. Watters)
Midget Tier 2
Elmer “The Shadow” Kreller Memorial Trophy Donated to BC Hockey in memory of the late Elmer Kreller of Victoria by his family and friends. Emblematic of the Midget Tier 2 Amateur Hockey Championship of British Columbia.
1980-81 – One Hundred Mile House 1989-90 – Fort St. James (R. Robinson) (J. Rosa, B. Spooner) 1981-82 – Aldergrove 1990-91 – Hastings (K. Christofferson) (J. Gregor, K. Hroch) 1982-83 – Beaver Valley (G. Robitaille) 1991-92 – Port McNeill 1983-84 – Fernie (F. Sopko, L. Bax) (L. Bunyan, W. Dame) 1984-85 – Merritt (B. Barrett) 1992-93 – North Okanagan 1985-86 – Kimberley (A. Beaudin) (Robert Boyd) 1986-87 – Comox (Ron Salmons) 1993-94 – Salmon Arm (Gerald Hay) 1987-88 – Port McNeill (W. Cochrane) 1994-95 – Dawson Creek (D. Bourassa) 1988-89 – Alberni Valley 1995-96 – Rossland/Trail (S. Selva, Antoniazzi) (R. Chobanuk, H. McMeekin) 1996-97 – Kitimat (G. Lawrence)
138
Elmer Kreller Memorial Trophy BC Hockey Awards
1997-98 – Rossland/Trail 2008-09 – Penticton (K. Law) (R. Chobanuk, J. Bradford, L. 2009-10 – Surrey (R. Wilde) Handley) 2010-11 – Cranbrook (R. Kutzner) 1998-99 – West Vancouver 2011-12 – Cranbrook (G. Burgess) (B. Jones, J. McDade, R. 2012-13 – Pentiction (G. Goodman) McLaughlin) 2013-14 – Vancouver (M. Polzin) 1999-00 – Westside 2014-15 – New Westminster (P. Kaulfuss) (R. Carle, G. Hellyer, B. Miller) 2000-01 – Kitimat (B. Boudreault) 2001-02 – Quesnel (K. Gassoff, J. Sales) 2002-03 – West Vancouver (O. Knaus, G. Stevens) 2003-04 – West Vancouver (T. Payne) 2004-05 – West Vancouver (T. Payne, D. Stoddart) 2005-06 – Smithers (D. Pederson) 2006-07 – Aldergrove (R. Harkins) 2007-08 – Kerry Park (B. Scafe)
Midget Tier 3
1987-88 – Revelstoke (L. Black) 2000-01 – Fort Nelson 1988-89 – Revelstoke (L. Black) (B. Doyle) 1989-90 – Thompson Cariboo 2001-02 – Hollyburn (S. Wilson) (R. Chenier, C. Minnabarriet) 2002-03 – Kalso/Nakusp 1990-91 – Revelstoke (T. Morabito) (M. Van De Graaf, R. Coates) 1991-92 – Chetwynd 2003-04 – Grand Forks (R. Sebastian) (D. Mosher, R. Millsap) 2004-05 – Grand Forks (R. Sebastian) 1992-93 – Golden (D. Young, J. Young) 2005-06 – Creston (Duane Holder) 1993-94 – Mackenzie 2006-07 – Vanderhoof (A. Reimer) (J. Guise, P. Lafreniere) 2007-08 – Prince Rupert (M. Slubowski) 1994-95 – Vanderhoof (W. Keyworth) 2008-09 – Terrace (R. Tooms) 1995-96 – Lumby (W. Maltman) 2009-10 – West Vancouver (S. Forrest) 1996-97 – Vanderhoof (D. Silver) 2010-11 – West Vancouver 1997-98 – Burns Lake (D. Burns/ S. Watkins) (T. Goertzen, L. Higginson) 2011-12 – Kelowna (B. Gilchrist) 1998-99 – Lake Cowichan 2012-13 – Port Alberni (D. Beecroft) (K. Hamilton, G. Ryan, D. 2013-14 – Terrace (R. Bell) Smith) 2014-15 – Terrace (R. Reinbolt) 1999-00 – Hollyburn (J. Harmon, F. Masuch)
139 BC Hockey Awards Doug Grimston Memorial Trophy
Midget Tier 4
2000-01 – Kelowna (T. Watters) 2007-08 – Kelowna B1 (W. Popoff) 2001-02 – Naniamo (K. Parkinson, 2008-09 – Vanderhoof (J. Moon) N. Kennedy, M. Chisholm) 2009-10 – Chase (M. Bobroske) 2002-03 – Prince George (T. Sprague, 2010-11 – Surrey (J. Badari) J. La Marre) 2011-12 – Kelowna (M. Casler, 2003-04 – Kelowna (T. Watters) T. Lenardson) 2004-05 – Richmond (J. Schuck) 2012-13 – Kelowna (D. Alcorn) 2005-06 – Surrey 2013-14 – Burns Lake (M. 2006-07 – Burnaby Winter Club (K. Skinner) Batchelor) 2014-15 – Chetwynd (J. Young)
Bantam Tier 1 Doug Grimston Memorial Trophy Donated by BC Hockey as a memoriam to the late Doug Grimston of New Westminster, emblematic of the Bantam Tier 1 Hockey Championship of British Columbia.
1960-61 – New Westminster (Terry 1976-77 – Kelowna (D. Drew) Kirstein) 1977-78 – North Shore Winter Club 1961-62 – Trail (James Doig) (V. Moberg, M. Wills) 1962-63 – Trail (Frank Wait) 1978-79 – North Shore Winter Club 1963-64 – Trail (Frank Wait) (Nic Sita) 1964-65 – Prince George (Ed McAneeley) 1979-80 – Burnaby Winter Club 1965-66 – Nanaimo (Stan Berry) (Al Patterson) 1966-67 – Trail (Frank Wait) 1967-68 – 1980-81 – Seafair M.H.A. Trail (Frank Wait) (M. Moore) 1968-69 – Nelson (Marshall Severyn) 1981-82 – Terrace (C. Sharples) 1969-70 – North Shore Winter Club 1982-83 – Prince George (Peter Scott) (K. Antonenko, E. 1970-71 – Nanaimo (Buddy Dumont) Henderson) 1971-72 – Saanich (Peter Dawe) 1983-84 – Burnaby M.H.A. 1972-73 – Quesnel (D. Patzer,R. Paulus) (C. Robert Johnston) 1984-85 – Campbell River 1973-74 – Richmond (E. Burke) (M. Haslam, H. 1974-75 – Kamloops (North) Brindʼamour) (D. Clovechok) 1985-86 – Kamloops (G. Eagleton) 1975-76 – Saanich 1986-87 – North Shore Winter Club (P. Dawe, G. Wickware) (G. Kerr, B. Alexander) 140
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1987-88 – Greater Prince George 2001-02 – Burnaby Winter Club (D. Rahier, J. Rowland) (J. Batchelor, C. Thompson, 1988-89 – Cranbrook (F. Spring, M. T. Howell, J. Eaton) Ferg, D. Downey) 2002-03 – Burnaby Winter Club 1989-90 – Fort St. John (G. Bergquist) (J. Calvano, A. Taylor) 1990-91 – Burnaby Winter Club 2003-04 – Kelowna (D. Dupas) (D. Chan) 2004-05 – North Shore Winter Club 1991-92 – South Delta (Pat Begley) (B. Coupland) 1992-93 – North Delta (B. Zaharia) 2005-06 – Abbotsford (T. Campbell) 1993-94 – Kamloops (M. Fritz, Bradley) 2006-07 – Burnaby Winter Club 1994-95 – Victoria Raquet Club (J. Batchelor) (J. Hagen, J. Misley) 2007-08 – Burnaby Winter Club 1995-96 – Cranbrook (C. Patterson) (J. Batchelor) 1996-97 – Langley (B. Taylor) 2008-09 – Abbotsford Hawks 1997-98 – Cranbrook (R. Allen, (T. Campbell) J. Ferner, T. Minnis) 2009-10 – North Shore Winter Club 1998-99 – North Delta (J. Dinwoodie) (R. Johnson, L.Sasaki, G. 2010-11 – Burnaby Winter Club Segal) (J. Batchelor) (WESTERN BANTAM CHAMPIONS) 2011-12 – Burnaby Winter Club 1999-2000 – Victoria Racquet Club (J. Batchelor) (R. McKinnis, A. Neale, D. 2012-13 – North Shore Winter Club Sproule) (J. Dinwoodie) 2000-01 – Langley (P. Ansell) 2013-14 – North Shore Winter Club (J. Dinwoodie) 2014-15 – North Shore Winter Club (J. Dinwoodie)
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Bantam Tier 2
Stan Patience Memorial Trophy Donated by BC Hockey in memory of the late Stan Patience of Burnaby, emblematic of the Bantam Tier 2 Amateur Hockey Championship of British Columbia.
1980-81 – Kimberley (R. Touzin) 1996-97 – South Okanagan (T. Dawson) 1981-82 – Osoyoos 1997-98 – Rossland/Trail (P. Eisenhut, D. Eisenhut) (L. Burnett, M. Heslop, G. 1982-83 – Fernie (F. Lento) Johnson) 1983-84 – South Okanagan 1998-99 – Fernie (Bill Williams) (G. McLeod, C. Moulton) 1984-85 – Merritt 1999-00 – Nelson (B. Kestell, T. Kinrade) (D. Weber, K. Lockhart) 2000-01 – Smithers 1985-86 – Alberni Valley (A. Thompson) (G. Young, Denderson) 1986-87 – South Okanagan 2001-02 – Castlegar (Claude Power) (K. Pettapiece, D. Walker) 1987-88 – South Okanagan 2002-03 – Penticton (Claude Power) (M. Hughes,J. Banera) 1988-89 – Trail (Ron McDougall) 2003-04– Castlegar (G. Walker) 1989-90 – Kimberley 2004-05 – South Okanagan (K.Hood) (M. Haney, A. Beaudin) 2005-06 – Seafair (D. Chichak) 1990-91 – Port McNeill 2006-07 – Rossland - Trail (G. Baines) (L. Bunyan, A.Sanderson) 2007-08 – Quesnel 1991-92 – Salmon Arm (K. Scatchard) (W. Holmes, B Kozak) 1992-93 – Kitimat 2008-09 – Juan de Fuca (K. Carson) (M. Steponavicius, N. 2009-10 – Juan de Fuca (R. Lervold) Almelda) 2010-11 – Juan de Fuca (S. Fearn) 1993-94 – Salmon Arm 2011-12 – Campbell River (P. Martin) (B. Asay, A. Bostock) 2012-13 – Juan de Fuca (K. Shields) 1994-95 – Dawson Creek (D. Bumstead) 2013-14 – Penticton (R. McLaughlin) 1995-96 – Rossland/Trail 2014-15 – Vancouver (M. Polzin) (M. Mondin,D. McCarity,M. Heslop)
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Bantam Tier 3
1987-88 – Fort St. James (Barry Salt) 1988-89 – Lake Cowichan 2000-01 – Winfield (S. Stairs) (Neil Sanders) 2001-02 – Sicamous 1989-90 – Beaver Valley (J. Kozek, W. Rich, D. Hogg, (H. Deadmarsh) J. Weber) 1990-91 – Chetwynd (D. Mosher) 2002-03 – Chase (W. Priestly, K. Billy) 1991-92 – Fort St. James 2003-04 – Elk Valley (N. Prevost, W. Lodge) (G. Klapp, P. Harrad) 1992-93 – Fort St. James (D. Deverson) 2004-05 – Creston Valley (F. Schmidt) 1993-94 – Hollyburn 2005-06 – Beaver Valley (J. Cummings, M. Statham) (J. Cominotto) 1994-95 – Hollyburn 2006-07 – Vanderhoof (D. Rogers) (W. Cummings, J. Wilson) 2007-08 – Prince Rupert 1995-96 – Hollyburn (D.Feser/R. Atchison) (W. Cummings, T. Davis) 2008-09 – Kaslo.Nelson 1996-97 – Windermere Valley (J. Hunt/T. Maida) (M. Crawford, J. Barrault) 2009-10 – Castlegar (B. Tassone) 1997-98 – Smithers 2010-11 – Terrace (J. Schroeder) (M. Hamhuis, M. Nichiporuk, 2011-12 – Quesnel (B. Kozak) D. Pederson) 2012-13 – Quesnel (A. Slaney) 1998-99 – Chetwynd (R. Barrette) 2013-14 – Terrace (R. Reinbolt) 1999-00 – Hollyburn (T. Kehler) 2014-15 – Whitehorse (M. Lawrie)
Bantam Tier 4
2000-01 – Surrey (E. Bortolin) 2008-09 – Revelstoke 2001-02 – Richmond (H. Eng) (J. Creighton, E. Hunt) 2002-03 – Kelowna 2009-10 – Fort St. John (P. Robin) (K. Gellert, G. Weniger) 2010-11 – Burns Lake 2003-04 – Ridge Meadows (T. Knight) (C. Minger, M. Skinner) 2004-05 – Abbotsford (M. Oddy) 2011-12 – Burns Lake (C. Minger) 2005-06 – Burnaby Winter Club 2012-13 – Vanderhoof (B. Bahr) (J. Laleggia) 2013-14 – Langley (K. Lapointe) 2006-07 – Kelowna B1 (E. Blais) 2014-15 – Whistler (R. Andrea) 2007-08 – Richmond B1 (N. MacAvlay)
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Pee Wee Tier 1
Wm. (Bill) Mott Memorial Trophy Donated to BC Hockey by Don Mott, in memory of “Bill” Mott (deceased Mayor of New Westminster), emblematic of the Pee Wee Tier 1 Amateur Hockey Championship of British Columbia.
1969-70 – Trail (M. Proulx, G. Vlanich) 1985-86 – North Delta 1970-71 – Burnaby M. H.A. (R. Giesbrecht, J. Labinsky) (J.L. Gladson) 1986-87 – Cranbrook 1971-72 – North Shore Winter Club (Len Bousquet) (K.J. Anderson) 1987-88 – Cranbrook (C. Patterson) (By Goal Average over 1988-89 – Burnaby Winter Club Dawson Creek) (J. Henderson, W. Gray, D. 1972-73 – Burnaby Winter Club Whitworth) (J. Folkestad) 1989-90 – Vernon 1973-74 – Fort St. John (D. Wiles) (B. Higgins, T. Williamson) 1974-75 – Kelowna (A. Hancock) 1990-91– Kelowna 1975-76 – Kamloops South (D. Busch) (L. Keating, K. Barrie, J. 1976-77 – Penticton (B. Wade) Lommer) 1977-78 – Fraser Valley Winter Club 1991-92 – Kamloops (J. Butterworth) (M. Fritz, J. Bradley) 1978-79 – Terrace (Cliff Sharples) 1992-93 – Victoria Racquet Club 1979-80 – Vernon (A.Neale, D. Sproule) (B. Peterson, H. Peterson) 1993-94 – Victoria Racquet Club 1980-81 – Kamloops (A.Neale, D. Sproule) (Randy Rota, Gord Chrichton) 1994-95 – Kelowna (N. Craig) 1981-82 – Richmond (B. Mathers) 1995-96 – Cranbrook 1982-83 – Kelowna (L. Burd) (B. Lukowich, D. Wales) 1983-84 – Duncan (Jack Rochon) 1996-97 – Abbotsford 1984-85 – Duncan (J. Weicker) (Cyr, D.Sagert, B. Tunstead)
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1998-99 – Kelowna 2006-07 – North Shore Winter Club (K. Andrusiak, R.Moon) (T. Harkins) 1999-00 – Burnaby Winter Club 2007-08 – Burnaby Winter Club (R. Downes, A. Matic) (R. Downes) 2000-01 – North Shore Winter Club 2008-09 – Kamloops (N. Pastoor) (C. Broule, O. Pighin, A 2009-10 – Burnaby Winter Club Vyner) (B. Hunt) 2001-02 – Kelowna 2010-11 – Burnaby Winter Club (R. Naito, R. Munro, J. (B. Hunt) Kemp) 2011-12 – North Shore Winter Club 2002-03 – North Shore Winter Club (B. Coupland) (T. Harkins, M. Goble) 2012-13 – Burnaby Winter Club 2003-04 – North Shore Winter Club (B. Reynolds) (F. Smith, K. Weal) 2013-14 – Burnaby Winter Club 2004-05 – North Shore Winter Club (B. Reynolds) (T. Harkins) 2014-15 – Burnaby Winter Club (B. Hunt) 2005-06 – North Shore Winter Club (T. Harkins)
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Pee Wee Tier 2
Herb House Memorial Trophy Donated by BC Hockey in memory of the late Herb House of New Westminster, emblematic of the Pee Wee Tier 2 Amateur Hockey Championship of British Columbia.
1980-81 – Fernie (Louis Bax) 1996-97 – Rossland/Trail (T. Gawryletz) 1981-82 – Princeton 1997-98 – Rossland/Trail (M. Oliver, S. MacLeod) (T. Eccles, T. Gawryletz) 1982-83 – Campbell River 1998-99 – Castlegar (F. Jack, D. Walker) (A. Aubuchon) 1999-00 – Dawson Creek 1983-84 – Burns Lake (George Magee) (B. Carriere, D. McDonald, K. 1984-85 – Fort St. James (G. Rosa) Trail) 1985-86 – Fort St. James (Genisio Rosa) 2000-01 – Port Moody (Frank Gigliotti) 1986-87 – Burns Lake 2001-02 – Saanich (P. Norton, G. McKelvie) (Brad Geiz, Bryan Mix) 2002-03 – Seafair 1987-88 – Kimberley (M. Haney, D. McBain) (K. Hamaguchi, D. Komamoto, G. 1988-89 – Kimberley (Dale McBain) Wheeler) 1989-90 – Port McNeill 2003-04 – Juan de Fuca (L. Barrie) (R. Sluggett, R. Mitchell) 2004-05 – Port Moody (M. McDonald) 1990-91 – Port McNeill (R. Sluggett) 2005-06 – Hollyburn 1991-92 – Rossland/Trail 2006-07 – Trail (D. Boisvert, J. Gallo, C. Ross) 2007-08 – Seafair (G. Wheeler) 1992-93 – Rossland/Trail 2008-09 – Penticton (T. Olfert) (J. Stanton, J. Gallo) 2009-10 – Campbell River (P. Stapley) 1993-94 – Rossland/Trail 2010-11 – Fort St. John (D. McCarthy, M. Mondin) (R. DeRose, C. Lancaster) 1994-95 – Rossland/Trail 2011-12 – Juan de Fuca (W. Sidaway) (T. Drake, G. Johnson) 2012-13 – Burnaby Winter Club (B. Hunt) 1995-96 – Rossland/Trail 2013-14 – Campbell River (P. Corrado) (G. Johnson, L. Burnett) 2014-15 – Cranbrook (P. Spring)
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Pee Wee Tier 3
1987-88 – Houston (John Edinger) 2001-02 – Hollyburn (B. Dabb) 1988-89 – Enderby 2002-03 – Sooke (J. Faulkner, D. Doran) (I. Cartwright, W. Jackaman) 1989-90 – South Okanagan 2003-04 – Beaver Valley (R. Harrison) (S. Collins, K. Pearson) 1990-91 – Kimberley (C. Carlson) 2004-05 – Beaver Valley 1991-92 – Castlegar (S. Collins, P. Matteucci) (J. Horcoff, L. Belanger) 2005-06 – Golden 1992-93 – Kimberley 2006-07 – Vanderhoof (B. Naka) (D. Jones, R. Chesman) 2007-08 – Beaver Valley (W. Titus) 1993-94 – Fernie (J. Hughes, G. Moore) 2008-09 – New Westminster 1994-95 – Sicamous (J. Beech) (M. Twaites) 1995-96 - Beaver Valley (L. Reid) 2009-10 – Castlegar (D. Terhune) 1996-97 – Smithers (C. Tansey) 2010-11 – Elk Valley (M. Marchi) 1997-98 – Chetwynd (R. Barrette) 2011-12 – Whistler (G. Welsh) 1998-99 – Fort St. James 2012-13 – Dawson Creek (S. Brinsky) (K. Hill, A.Karey) 2013-14 – Victoria (B. Geddie) 1999-00 – Hollyburn (M. Statham) 2014-15 – Burnaby Winter Club 2000-01 – Kaslo (E. Bone) (L. Hicks, K. Weatherhead)
Pee Wee Tier 4
2000-01 – Surrey (D. Botchar) 2006-07 – Kelowna B1 (W. Popoff) 2001-02 – Kamloops 2007-08 – Langley B1 (C. Boyle) (K. Norton, G. Borden, R. 2008-09 – Burnslake (D. Bardarson) Hanes, J. Wilk) 2009-10 – Lumby (D. Nicholls) 2002-03 – Burnaby Winter Club 2010-11 – Burns Lake (K. Worthing) (B. Lamb, M. Fidgett) 2011-12 – Hazelton (S. Dodd) 2003-04 – North Shore Winter Club 2012-13 – Vanderhoof (M. Floris) (D. Babych) 2013-14 – Seafair (L. Terrence) 2004-05 – Burnaby Winter Club 2014-15 – Langley (B. Barratt) (T. Hengen, J. Eaton) 2005-06 – Prince George (G. Young, S. Wesley)
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BC Challenge Cup The BC Challenge Cup was an Inter-District championship competition for Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget B teams from 1978-2000.
Stan Patience Trophy – Midget
1978-1979 – North Shore W.C. 1989-1990 – North Delta 1979-1980 – North Shore W.C. 1990-1991 – Langley 1980-1981 – Richmond 1991-1992 – North Vancouver 1981-1982 – North Delta 1992-1993 – Richmond 1982-1983 – Kelowna 1993-1994 – Kamloops 1983-1984 – North Shore W.C. 1994-1995 – Kamloops 1984-1985 – North Shore W.C. 1995-1996 – Richmond “B1” 1985-1986 – Burnaby 1996-1997 – Kelowna 1986-1987 – Coquitilam 1997-1998 – North Shore W.C. 1987-1988 – Kamloops 1998-1999 – Kelowna 1988-1989 – Burnaby 1999-2000 – Kelowna
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Art Fisher Trophy – Bantam
1978-1979 – Richmond 1989-1990 – North Delta “Sungods” 1979-1980 – Revelstoke 1990-1991 – North Vancouver 1980-1981 – Richmond 1991-1992 – Cowichan Valley 1981-1982 – Grandview 1992-1993 – North Delta 1982-1983 – Richmond 1993-1994 – Surrey “B1” 1983-1984 – Burnaby 1994-1995 – Abbostsford-Matsqui “B1” 1984-1985 – North Delta “Sungods” 1995-1996 – Abbostsford-Matsqui “B1” 1985-1986 – Kamloops “Berna Bombers” 1996-1997 – North Delta “Sundemons 1986-1987 – Nanaimo “Clippers” B1” 1987-1999 – Kamloops “NK Lions” 1997-1998 – Richmond “B2” 1988-1989 – Kamloops 1998-1999 – Kelowna 1999-2000 – Kelowna “B2
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Roy Watt Trophy – Pee Wee
1978-1979 – n/a 1989-1990 – Penticton 1979-1980 – Grandview 1990-1991 – Surrey 1980-1981 – North Vancouver 1991-1992 – Surrey 1981-1982 – South Delta 1992-1993 – Cowichan Valley 1982-1983 – West Vancouver 1993-1994 – Kelowna 1983-1984 – Kamloops 1994-1995 – Semiahmoo 1984-1985 – Kamloops 1995-1996 – Richmond “B1” 1985-1986 – Kamloops 1996-1997 – Coquitlam “B1” 1986-1987 – Kelowna 1997-1998 – Richmond “B1” 1987-1988 – Kamloops 1998-1999 – Kelowna 1988-1989 – Kelowna 1999-2000 – South Delta “B1”
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History of BC Hockey
Organized hockey in British Columbia dates back to the turn of the twentieth century, though the first amateur hockey league was actually organized under the jurisdiction of the BC Amateur Athletic Union in 1912. Seven years later, the British Columbia Hockey Association was formed at a meeting held at the Daily Province Newspaper offices in Vancouver on February 9, 1919. The Secretary-Treasurer of the Saskatchewan Amateur Hockey Association was in attendance and assisted in the organizing of the Association, and John Oliver, Premier of British Columbia, was named Honorary President. A constitution modeled after the Saskatchewan Amateur Hockey Association was adopted, and the first annual meeting of the Association was held on November 15, 1919 with 16 delegates in attendance. Notable from that first AGM was the defeat of a resolution to adopt the CAHA playing rules, due to the fact that the rules called for teams to play with six players. As there were only three artificial ice arenas at the time in British Columbia, it was felt that seven players a side would give the players more ice time.
From these humble beginnings, the Organization enjoyed steady growth and soon began to serve a leadership role for hockey at the provincial and national levels, a role that continues to the present day. Initially, senior hockey was the only division under the jurisdiction of the BCAHA, and for over forty years the assessment of senior hockey gates would serve as the prime source of revenue for the Association. During the 1922-1923 season the first Intermediate Playdowns were held, and it was not until the 1926- 1927 season that the Organization crowned their first Junior Champions. Since travel in the province in the early years was slow, expensive and primarily by train, playdowns in minor hockey were discouraged. It was at the 1933 Annual Meeting that it was unanimously agreed that the Organization should register midget and juvenile age divisions as per the CAHA Constitution. Midget Playdowns were held for the first time in the 1937-1938 season, Juvenile in the 1939-1940 season, Bantam in 1960-61 and Peewee did not appear until the 1969-1970 campaign.
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But while interest in the game seemed to be increasing annually, the Organization had fallen upon hard times by the early 1930s. In fact, there was no annual meeting of the Association in 1933, with the reason provided in the Secretary-Treasurerʼs report that “the Association was broke.” However, the popularity of minor hockey soon began to show signs of the future, and that this segment of the membership would evolve such that it would eventually serve as the foundation of the Association. In 1934 four Juvenile teams registered with the Association, becoming the first ever minor hockey registrations. As a result of these registrations a grant of $500 was received from the CAHA to assist in the development of minor hockey. By 1942 minor hockey was the prime concern of the annual meeting, and it was agreed that playdowns would again be held, opening the door for the CAHA to provide another
$1,000 to help develop minor hockey. It was also agreed that the Association would take all necessary steps to encourage registration at the minor level. By 1944 the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association had begun operations and minor hockey in other parts of the province had begun its rise to prominence, resulting in playdowns between the Lower Mainland, Okanagan Mainline and the East and West Kootenays.
In 1945, as a result of a new agreement between the CAHA and the NHL, the Association received their first payment of funds for a registered BCAHA player turning professional. Alfred “Red” Carr, a Winnipeg native who had played his senior hockey in Nelson and Nanaimo was signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs and played one wartime season with the club. By the late forties the Association had begun to focus resources in the area of development and the first referee schools were held as a result. The Association was now doing well financially, so much so that the Secretary- Treasurer convinced the Executive that reserves should be set aside for the lean years. As a result, the first reserve fund was set up from general funds (primarily senior assessments). By 1951 registration had blossomed to 2,368 (this did not include players in the house leagues). The 1951 season was notable for the introduction of the player affiliation regulations by the CAHA, and closer to home the first Association awards were
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implemented to honour contributions to hockey. Membership expanded into the USA, after a resolution was passed to have Spokane pay a 3% assessment to the Association as they were not members of the Amateur Hockey Association of the USA. In the mid-fifties theAssociation implemented the Mutual Aid Fund to assist minor hockey players injured during play, peewee hockey was recognized for the first time in the province and Minor Hockey Week came to be when, at the May 1956 CAHA annual meeting in Montreal, British Columbia presented a resolution to hold a Canada-wide Minor Hockey Week. The BCAHA spoke on the resolution at the CAHA Minor Hockey Council, as did the BCAHA President Ed Benson at the General Session. The resolution passed and Minor Hockey Week became a reality that continues today. Before the close of the decade the Association would continue their leadership role by holding a Minor Hockey Forum at the Annual Meeting, by banning body checking in minor hockey (it was still allowed under CAHA rules) and by registering under the Societies Act of British Columbia. Registration grew to over 7,000 registered players, with 5,748 registered with the Mutual Aid Fund, helping to grow the fund reserves to $10,800 and even causing some concern that either coverage under the fund would have to increase or premiums would have to be reduced.
The decade of the sixties would open with the realization that the popularity of senior hockey was, in fact, decreasing. The Association showed an operating loss for the first time in 26 years, as the 2% assessment of senior gate fees dropped to $1,634 from a high of $5,867 in 1956-1957 and $8,909 in 1953-1954 when the assessment was 3%. But the 108 minor hockey teams now registered with the Association signified that the shift in focus from senior to minor hockey was gaining momentum. Building on this fact, the Association was successful in having Imperial Oil give Minor Hockey Week considerable coverage on its Hockey Night in Canada. Leadership by BC at the CAHA level continued, and in 1960 the CAHA adopted BCʼs resolution to honor individuals who had served amateur hockey faithfully and made a major contribution to the sport. The first such awards were presented at the CAHA Annual Meeting in Ottawa in 1962. With the large growth of minor hockey in British Columbia, it was decided in 1963 that
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there should be a BC Minor Hockey Committee set up and chaired by the Second Vice-President with a delegate from each district. The Committee was charged with the responsibility of bringing forward recommendations to the annual meeting.
By the mid-sixties the evolution of the game was in full swing, reflected by BC rule changes implemented to ban the golf shot (known today as the slap shot) and to mandate the wearing of helmets by minor hockey players. Player registration continued to grow, surpassing the 15,000 mark. The Mutual Aid Fund registration topped 13,000 and would soon grow to include all referees, with BC remaining as the only branch of the CAHA with their own accident insurance. A referee organization was formed within the Association with the goal of providing efficient well- qualified officials for the game of hockey, and coach instructional clinics were staged for the first time in 1965 with financial assistance from the Federal Government.
The late sixties and early seventies saw the rise of Junior B hockey in BC with the formation of the Kootenay Junior B Hockey League. The league grew quickly and even included a Spokane entry, the first team from the USA to operate in BC. The Associationʼs growth and level of administrative sophistication grew rapidly in the seventies as the game of hockey continued its grasp on the people of BC and the rest of Canada, and the Organization began to be viewed as a leader by other sport organizations in the province. A Development Coordinator was hired on July 1, 1972 with Wayne Hunter filling the position created to oversee the development of players, coaches and referees.
In 1974 the Secretary Manager of the Association, Ivan Temple, turned over the reigns after twenty years of service (11 as Secretary-Treasurer, 7 of those full time and 3 years as President). Among his many accomplishments, Ivan gained notoriety for the design of a faceoff circle adopted by the Joint Rules Committee of the CAHA and NHL. The staffing change was a major step for the Organization, as the business office moved from the basement of the Temple home to an office space on Fort Street in Victoria. On August 1, 1974 Don Freer became the new full time
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Secretary-Manager, eventually serving twenty-seven years in the position until his retirement in 2000. Minor hockey growth led to the need for a regulation declaring that member Associations with more than 250 players in any age division in minor hockey would be required to register two teams in such division. Eventually, after several years of study, a tier system was adopted for midget, bantam and peewee divisions. Three new cups were put up for competition in these divisions, and the Organizationʼs scholarship program was implemented. The “Best Ever” Player Development Program, initially financed by the provincial government, was implemented and remains to this day. By the mid-1980s the Association was a full- fledged business operation, complete with all the trappings that go along with such ventures. Legal matters became an all too common occurrence, with players challenging the residency regulations at the minor hockey level. Insurance issues with respect to cost, coverage and administration crept to the forefront, culminating with a decision by Hockey Canada in the mid-1990s to change their “self- insured” mandate in favor of obtaining coverage from third party providers. The safety of participants became a major focus for the Organization, as did the desire for balance between commitment to success and sportsmanship. Association-run programming continued to grow and develop, and with the rising costs of the services provided to the membership came the corresponding demand for excellence and professionalism in those services.
Today, BC Hockey oversees approximately 55,000 players, 4,500 referees and well over 20,000 volunteers with a commitment to excellence in leading, developing and promoting positive lifelong hockey experiences.
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BC Hockey History Organized February 9, 1919 1919-1920 W.G. CHESTER, Vancouver President A.P. GARVEY, Vancouver ...... Sec.-Treas. 1920-1921 W.G. CHESTER, Vancouver ...... President G.A. MOULD, Vancouver...... Sec.-Treas. 1920-1921 W.G. CHESTER, Vancouver...... President J.P. WATSON, Victoria...... Sec.-Treas. 1921-1923 J.P. WATSON, Victoria ...... President L.C. MACKEN, Vancouver...... Sec.-Treas. 1923-1924 L.C. MACKEN, Vancouver...... President G.R. DAVIDSON, Vancouver ...... Sec.-Treas. 1924-1925 L.C. MACKEN, Vancouver...... President J.P. WATSON, Victoria...... Sec.-Treas. 1925-1927 J.P. WATSON, Victoria ...... President L.T. TWEEDIE, Victoria...... Sec.-Treas. 1927-1929 A.R. DINGMAN, Vancouver...... President S.V. SMITH, Vancouver ...... Sec.-Treas. 1929-1930 J.C. URQUHART, Rossland ...... President S.V. SMITH, Vancouver ...... Sec.-Treas. 1930-1934 A.H. JEFFERD, Vancouver ...... President S.V. SMITH, Vancouver ...... Sec.-Treas. 1934-1938 A.W. MACDONALD, Trail...... President J.A. WADSWORTH, Trail ...... Sec.-Treas. 1938-1939 DR. D.W. MACKAY, Nelson...... President (Died prior to completion of term) A.W. MACDONALD, Trail ...... President A.S. AITKEN, Nelson...... Sec.-Treas. 1939-1942 A.W. MACDONALD, Trail...... President A.S. AITKEN, Nelson...... Sec.-Treas. 1942-1946 D.G. GRIMSTON, N. Westmin...... President A.S. AITKEN, Nelson...... Sec.-Treas. 1946-1947 D.G. GRIMSTON, N. Westmin...... President L.G. ATWELL, Nelson...... Sec.-Treas. 1947-1949 F.F. BECKER, Vernon ...... President L.G. ATWELL, Nelson...... Sec.-Treas.
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1949-1951 G.M. THOMSON, Trail...... President L.G. ATWELL, Nelson...... Sec.-Treas. 1951-1953 DR. L. GIOVANDO, Nanaimo...... President L.G. ATWELL, Nelson...... Sec.-Treas. 1953-1955 DR. M.J. BUTLER, Kelowna ...... President L.G. ATWELL, Nelson...... Sec.-Treas. 1955-1958 ED BENSON, Trail...... President L.G. ATWELL, Nelson...... Sec.-Treas. 1958-1960 L.G. ATWELL, Nelson...... President W.J. ANDERSON, Trail...... Sec.-Treas. 1960-1963 IVAN TEMPLE, Victoria ...... President W.J. ANDERSON, Trail...... Sec.-Treas. 1963-1966 DR. LEO MARGOLIS, Nanaimo...... President IVAN TEMPLE, Victoria...... Sec.-Treas. 1966-1969 DON WINSLADE, N. Westmin...... President IVAN TEMPLE, Victoria...... Sec.-Treas.-Reg 1969-1971 MILO FABRO, Kimberley...... President IVAN TEMPLE, Victoria...... Sec.-Man. 1971-1974 RAY T. PEEBLES, Quesnel ...... President IVAN TEMPLE, Victoria...... Sec.-Man. 1974-1977 FRANK SPRING, Cranbrook ...... President DON FREER, Victoria...... Sec.-Man. 1977-1979 R.N. MULLOCK, N. Vancouver ...... President DON FREER, Victoria...... Exec. Dir. 1979-1981 DON SCHMALTZ, Penticton...... President DON FREER, Victoria...... Exec. Dir. 1981-1984 BILL COLBOURNE, Burnaby...... President DON FREER, Victoria...... Exec. Dir. 1984-1985 GEORGE WONG, Burnaby ...... President DON FREER, Victoria...... Exec. Dir. 1985-1988 BRUCE ALLISON, Richmond ...... President DON FREER, Victoria...... Exec. Dir. 1988-1991 FRANK LENTO, Fernie...... President DON FREER, Victoria...... Exec. Dir. 1991-1994 ALLAN MATTHEWS,Williams Lake ...... President DON FREER, Victoria ...... Exec. Dir.
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1994-1997 FLORENCE REMPEL, Victoria ...... President DON FREER, Victoria...... Exec. Dir. 1997-2000 MIKE HENDERSON, Kamloops...... President DON FREER, Victoria ...... Exec. Dir. 2000-2001 BOB WOODWARD, Kimberly ...... President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria...... Exec. Dir. 2001-2004 ED MAYERT, Nanaimo ...... President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria ...... Exec. Dir. 2004-2006 FRED HESLOP, Trail...... President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria...... Exec. Dir. 2006-2008 AL BERG, Vernon ...... President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria...... Exec. Dir. 2008-2010 RICK BOEKESTYN, Cranbrook ...... President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria...... Exec. Dir. 2010-2012 SHANNON BELL, West Vancouver ...... President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria...... Exec. Dir. 2012-2014 WILF LIEFKE, Coldstream ...... President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria...... Exec. Dir. 2014-2015 RANDY HENDERSON, Prince George ...... President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria...... Exec. Dir. 2015-2016 RANDY HENDERSON, Prince George ...... Chair BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria...... CEO.
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