Ontario Winter Games Competitors Guide Nov 2017 V2
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Ontario Winter Games Qualifier December 14 - 18, 2017 Competition Guidelines !1 Competition Guidelines - Ontario Winter Games WELCOME: Thank you for choosing to participate in the Ontario Curling Council’s Ontario Winter Games Provincial Qualifier. The Ontario Curling Council (OCC) is the recognized Provincial Sport Organization for amateur curling by the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Our members are Curl ON (Ontario Curling Association) and the Northern Ontario Curling Association (NOCA). The OCC is responsible for delivery of all Province-wide programs and competitions when events do not lead to a Curling Canada National Championship with representation from both Curl ON and NOCA. The Ontario Curling Council is responsible for the Ontario Winter Games, ParaSport Winter Games and Canada Winter Games Events / Qualification Events. One winner of each gender from each of the six Provincial Qualifier locations will move on to compete in Ontario’s Premier Multi-Sport Games, the Ontario Winter Games, March 1-4, 2018 in Orillia. !2 Competition Guidelines - Ontario Winter Games About the Ontario Winter Games: The Ontario Games Program started in 1970 in Etobicoke as a showcase for amateur sport. It has now become Ontario's largest multi-sport event, including both team and individual sports. Provincial level athletes from ages 12 to 18 qualify through a regional selection process conducted by the Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs). The Games take place every two years and are awarded through a bidding process. They are supported by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport in collaboration with host communities. For many young athletes, the Ontario Winter Games is the high point of their sporting career, while for others the Games are a stepping stone for the Canada Games, Pan Am Games or even the Olympics. Games Ontario: The Orillia 2018 Ontario Winter Games is supported by the Ontario Government, through its Games Ontario program. This program delivers or supports multi-sport events, including the Ontario Winter and Summer Games for youth, the Ontario 55+ Summer and Winter Games, the Ontario ParaSport Games, the 2017 North American Indigenous Games and the 2017 Invictus Games. Supporting Ontario sporting events is part of Game ON - The Ontario Government's Sport Plan, which is encouraging as many people as possible to play organized sports, helping Ontario's high-performance athletes pursue excellence and promoting increased tourism and economic development. Games at a Glance: • 3,200 participants • 25 sports • 20 facilities • 4 days • $6 million in estimated economic activity • 600+ volunteers needed !3 Competition Guidelines - Ontario Winter Games Ontario Curling Council Contacts: Manager, Programs and Operations: Jennifer Ferris - [email protected] 289-527-0352 Project Co-ordinator: Byron Scott - [email protected] 519-222-8747 Ontario Winter Games Qualifier Locations: # Location Date Address Event Coordinator / Umpire 1 Deep River Curling & Dec 15-18, 2017 1 Granite Lane, Squash Club Deep River, K0J 1P0 2 Oshawa Curling Club Dec 15-18, 2017 226 Bond St E, Oshawa L1G 1B5 3 Chesley Curling Club Dec 15-18, 2017 129 4th Ave SE, Chesley, N0G 1L0 4 Palmerston Curling Club Dec 15-18, 2017 520 Cavan St, Palmerston, N0G 2P0 5 Kakabeka Falls Curling Dec 14-17, 2017 ON-17, Kakabeka Marion Clark Club Falls, P0T 1W0 [email protected] 6 Tarentorus Curling Club Dec 14-17, 2017 56 Avery Rd, Sault Malcolm MacDonald Ste Marie, P6A 5K6 [email protected] !4 Competition Guidelines - Ontario Winter Games General: 1. Age Eligibility Athletes must be 17 or under as of June 30, 2018 (born on or after July 1, 2000). 2. Qualification Process for Ontario Winter Games: The OCC will host six OPEN qualifiers. Teams may enter any ONE of the six qualifiers, entry fees payable to the OCC will apply. One winning team per gender from each of the six qualifiers will advance to the Ontario Winter Games. Athletes may compete in only ONE discipline at the Ontario Winter Games. Therefore, Athletes who win the Men’s and Women’s provincial qualifier events are INELIGIBLE to play in the Mixed Doubles event. We do not want athletes who have already qualified for the OWGs potentially eliminating another eligible athlete from the competition. 3. Composition of Teams: Each athlete must be a member of an affiliated club and have paid dues to an OCC Member Association (Curl ON or NOCA). Team members DO NOT have to be a member of the same club. Due to capacity issues at the Ontario Winter Games (athlete quota) – fifth players will not per permitted in either the OWGs or the OWG provincial qualifiers. Teams will need to declare their four players going into the qualifiers and the same four players will advance to the OWGs should they be successful. In the event of illness/injury, teams will be permitted to play a game with three players. If a team is unable to field a minimum of three players, they will forfeit any games until the time which they can field a team of three players. In the event of a catastrophic injury or extenuating circumstance where a player is unable to play in the Ontario Winter Games, the Ontario Curling Council may permit a substitution. These circumstances will be managed on a case by case basis. !5 Competition Guidelines - Ontario Winter Games 4. Coaching Qualifications: Ontario Winter Games Qualifiers: • Coaches must have a Criminal Record Check on file with OCC/NOCA or Curl ON AND • Coaches must be Certified Competition Coach; OR • Coaches may request a one-time, one OCC Event only exemption* *Exemption requests must be filed before the registration closing date (December 3, 2017) by emailing Jennifer Ferris at [email protected]. Exemptions may only be used for qualifiers. If a team being coached by an exempted coach qualifies for the Ontario Winter Games, the coach will need to pursue certification OR find a certified Competition Coach to accompany the team to the Ontario Winter Games. Ontario Winter Games: • Coaches must have a Criminal Record Check on file with OCC/NOCA or Curl ON AND • Coaches must be Certified Competition Coach 5. The Competition shall be played under the Curling Canada Rules of Curling for Officiated Play. 6. The Chief Umpire shall act as the Event Coordinator and representative of the Ontario Curling Council in each Qualifier Location. The Chief Umpire is responsible for rule enforcement and interpretation in all areas covered by the CC Rules of Curling for Officiated Play, Ontario Curling Council policy or precedent. His/Her decision will be final, except in matters involving disciplinary action, in which case the OCC’s Discipline Policy will be followed. In an emergency situation, the Chief Umpire may have to act immediately in areas outside of rules, policy or precedent. In these situations, the Chief Umpire is the final authority. In the event of a dispute regarding a decision made by the Chief Umpire, all disputes shall be immediately addressed by contacting OCC Manager, Programs and Operations, Jennifer Ferris or OCC Project Coordinator, Byron Scott. !6 Competition Guidelines - Ontario Winter Games 7. If Timers are available (subject to volunteer and equipment availability at each location) – One timing Umpire is assigned to each sheet of ice and is responsible for timing each game. The Timing Umpire will report to the Chief Umpire. 8. Code of Conduct: a) The Team (athletes), Coaches and Parents are subject to the Ontario Curling Council’s Code of Conduct Policies for Coaches, Athletes and Parents. b) The Team Coach will be held directly responsible for the Off-Ice Conduct of His / Her team. c) The consumption or use of alcoholic beverages, banned drugs and anabolic drugs by any player or coach at any time during the competition is strictly prohibited. All competitions are considered to have started twenty-four (24) hours prior to the start of the first level of play or the scheduled pre-event practice. The competition is considered completed, one (1) hour after the final game is complete. This rule shall be administered on a no tolerance basis. Penalty: In the event of a violation of this rule, the offender will be suspended immediately for the balance of the competition and, depending on the circumstances of the violation, may face further suspension or disciplinary action as the OCC’s Discipline Policy. d) Curling is based on a code of ethics, good sportsmanship and personal integrity. Display of emotion, broom banging, etc., which results in damage to any area or part of the playing surface, players’ dressing rooms or any other area of the curling club or hotel will result in suspension for one game. Subsequent infractions will result in suspension for the remainder of the championship. You are expected to follow this tradition and the rules of the game throughout the competition. !7 Competition Guidelines - Ontario Winter Games 9. Team Meeting: At least one member of the team and coach shall attend the mandatory meeting with the Chief Umpire and 45 minutes before the first draw of the event. At this time any questions your team may have on the draw, officiating or rule interpretations will be discussed. The penalty for missing the team meeting is forfeiture of last stone advantage for all games in the qualifying round of the competition. 10. Late Team Arrivals: All members of a team participating in the event shall arrive at the club at the time scheduled by the OCC. If a team does not arrive at the site in time to play its first game in any OCC competition, or any subsequent game(s), the team involved will forfeit the game(s) and be awarded a loss (L). Illness, accident or extenuating circumstance will not be considered unless a sufficient number of teams are involved, thus making it impossible for the competition to commence or continue (this decision will be made by the OCC Manager of Programs and Operations).