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Not available at Canad Inns Destination Centre Brandon, Canad Inns Destination Centre Health Sciences Centre, or Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks. Valid to May 31, 2014. INDEX MISSION STATEMENT .....................................................................................iv MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ...................................................................v DIRECTORY .....................................................................................................vi DATES TO REMEMBER ..................................................................................xiii HOCKEY CANADA & BRANCH CONTACT INFO ............................................... 1 SECTION A CONSTITUTION ............................................................................. 2 SECTION B BY LAWS 1. Membership .....................................................................................................5 2. Dues ................................................................................................................9 3. Appeals and Protests .....................................................................................10 4. Executive Committee .....................................................................................16 5. Committees ...................................................................................................20 6. Meetings .......................................................................................................31 7. Voting ...........................................................................................................35 8. Financial ........................................................................................................37 9. Game Officials ...............................................................................................38 10. Default Match ................................................................................................39 11. Life Members ................................................................................................40 12. Agreements with Divisions ............................................................................40 13. Amendments ................................................................................................40 14. Representative for Play-offs ..........................................................................42 15. Varying Existing Playing Rules .......................................................................42 16. Match Penalties .............................................................................................42 Constitution, Regulations & Rules of Competition i REGIONAL BOUNDARIES DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 44 SECTION C REGISTRATION - ALL CATEGORIES REGISTRATION ..............................................................................................................47 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................49 PLAYOFF REGULATIONS - ALL CATEGORIES ....................................................................50 SECTION D MINOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION ..............................................................................................................52 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................66 TRANSFERS ...................................................................................................................68 PROVINCIAL/INTERPROVINCIAL PLAY-OFFS ...................................................................71 SECTION E JUNIOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION ..............................................................................................................93 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................97 PROVINCIAL/INTERPROVINCIAL PLAY-OFFS ...................................................................99 SECTION F SENIOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................101 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS .........................................................................................103 PROVINCIAL/INTERPROVINCIAL PLAY-OFFS .................................................................105 SECTION G JUNIOR/SENIOR FEMALE HOCKEY REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................109 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS .........................................................................................112 PROVINCIAL/INTERPROVINCIAL PLAY-OFFS .................................................................113 SECTION H - HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY .........................................................................117 SECTION I - SPORTS SCHOOLS ..................................................................................121 ii Constitution, Regulations & Rules of Competition SECTION J TOURNAMENTS/EXHIBITION GAMES ..........................................................124 SECTION K COACHING/DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................129 SECTION L OFFICIALS .................................................................................................142 SECTION M SUSPENSION GUIDELINES ........................................................................149 SECTION N HOCKEY CANADA ABUSE/HARASSMENT ...................................................156 SECTION O SPECIAL REGULATIONS .............................................................................158 APPENDIX A HOCKEY CANADA REGULATION F (Residential Qualifications) ...............165 APPENDIX B DEFINITIONS .........................................................................................168 APPENDIX C VOLUNTEER AWARDS PRESENTED BY HOCKEY MANITOBA ......................171 APPENDIX D 2012-2013 PROVINCIAL WINNERS ........................................................175 APPENDIX E PAST PRESIDENTS/LIFE MEMBERS .........................................................178 APPENDIX F VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD ..........................................................179 APPENDIX G SCHOLARSHIPS .....................................................................................180 APPENDIX H SUMMER HOCKEY POLICY .....................................................................183 APPENDIX I HOCKEY CANADA INSURANCE POLICY ....................................................185 Constitution, Regulations & Rules of Competition iii Constitution, Regulations & Rules of Competition Revised May 5th, 2013 “We dedicate ourselves to the advancement of amateur hockey for all individuals through progressive leadership by ensuring meaningful opportunities and enjoyable experiences in a safe sportsmanlike environment.” iv Constitution, Regulations & Rules of Competition HOCKEYHockey Manitoba MANITOBA MessageMessage from from the Presidentthe President It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Executive Committee and Board of OnDirectors, behalf of to the welcome Hockey everyone Manitoba to Executive another excitingCommittee year and of Boardhockey of in Director’s,Manitoba I would like to welcome everyone to another exciting year of hockey in Manitoba.Volunteers are the foundation of Hockey Manitoba Without volunteers, who dedicate hundreds of hours to minor hockey associations, leagues Hockeyand regionalManitoba activities, is pleased weto be would able tonot feature be able stable to membershipoffer the numerous growth withprograms close to and 35,000 competitions members andthat volunteers we provide enjoying for our the membership game province We wide and we are extremely proudcontinue of the to programming acknowledge opportunities our volunteers that through we provide our for“Volunteer our members, of the Month” programs, and certainly encourage you to nominate deserving individuals in your respective throughcommunities the direction, On behalf leadership of Hockey and assistance Manitoba, of Iour would Board, like Staff to thank and countless all hockey volunteers. volunteers for their Hockeyunselfish Manitoba commitment continues to growing to be a vibrant the game and healthy organization dedicated to providing meaningful As an organization, we are committed to the development of amateur hockey and creating mean- hockeyingful hockeyopportunities experiences for literally and opportunities thousands of forparticipants thousands within of members the province. throughout The challengesour province of deliveringHockey development the many