You’ve set goals. At Cargill, we’re happy to be able to help you achieve them. We celebrate the spirit of teamwork that hockey brings to all our communities and are proud to sponsor local teams. INDEX MISSION STATEMENT .....................................................................................iv MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ...................................................................v DIRECTORY .....................................................................................................vi DATES TO REMEMBER ..................................................................................xiv 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. Board of Directors ..........................................................................................16 5. Committees & Councils ...................................................................................21 6. Meetings .......................................................................................................28 7. Voting ...........................................................................................................33 8. Financial ........................................................................................................35 9. Game Officials ...............................................................................................35 10. Default Match ................................................................................................36 11. Life Members ................................................................................................37 12. Agreements with Divisions ............................................................................37 13. Amendments ................................................................................................37 14. Representative for Play-offs ..........................................................................39 15. Varying Existing Playing Rules .......................................................................39 16. Match Penalties .............................................................................................39 Constitution, Regulations & Rules of Competition i REGIONAL BOUNDARIES DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 42 SECTION C REGISTRATION - ALL CATEGORIES REGISTRATION ..............................................................................................................45 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................47 PLAYOFF REGULATIONS - ALL CATEGORIES ....................................................................49 SECTION D MINOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION ..............................................................................................................51 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................66 TRANSFERS ...................................................................................................................70 PROVINCIAL/INTERPROVINCIAL PLAY-OFFS ...................................................................74 SECTION E JUNIOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION ..............................................................................................................84 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................88 PROVINCIAL/INTERPROVINCIAL PLAY-OFFS ...................................................................90 SECTION F SENIOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION ..............................................................................................................92 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................94 PROVINCIAL/INTERPROVINCIAL PLAY-OFFS ...................................................................95 SECTION G JUNIOR/SENIOR FEMALE HOCKEY REGISTRATION ..............................................................................................................97 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS .........................................................................................100 PROVINCIAL/INTERPROVINCIAL PLAY-OFFS .................................................................101 SECTION H - HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY .........................................................................105 SECTION I - SPORTS SCHOOLS ..................................................................................109 ii Constitution, Regulations & Rules of Competition SECTION J TOURNAMENTS/EXHIBITION GAMES ..........................................................115 SECTION K COACHING/DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................119 SECTION L OFFICIALS .................................................................................................134 SECTION M SUSPENSION GUIDELINES ........................................................................139 SECTION N HOCKEY CANADA ABUSE/HARASSMENT ...................................................146 SECTION O SPECIAL REGULATIONS .............................................................................148 APPENDIX A HOCKEY CANADA REGULATION F (Residential Qualifications) ...............155 APPENDIX B DEFINITIONS .........................................................................................157 APPENDIX C VOLUNTEER AWARDS PRESENTED BY HOCKEY MANITOBA ......................160 APPENDIX D PROVINCIAL WINNERS ..........................................................................164 APPENDIX E PAST PRESIDENTS/LIFE MEMBERS .........................................................166 APPENDIX F FRANK MCKINNON OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD .........................167 APPENDIX G SCHOLARSHIPS .....................................................................................168 APPENDIX H SUMMER HOCKEY POLICY .....................................................................171 APPENDIX I HOCKEY CANADA INSURANCE POLICY ....................................................173 APPENDIX J SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY ............................................................................176 Constitution, Regulations & Rules of Competition iii Constitution, Regulations & Rules of Competition Revised January 18th, 2020 “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 HOCKEY MANITOBA President, Bert Dow On Thursday March 12, 2020, due to the health concerns associated with the COVID – 19 pandemic the 2019 – 2020 hockey season was cancelled by Hockey Canada. Although it was difficult to process the abrupt end to the hockey season, it was the best course of action for the game to do our part in keeping the country safe. The decision was made in an effort to help control the spread of the COVID – 19 virus with the overall priority for the health, safety and well-being of over 600,000 Hockey Canada members. Hockey is the game of choice for over 35,000 Manitobans and the flagship sport program in our province with members comprised of ages U7 through to senior hockey. Hockey Manitoba is recognized as the largest Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) amongst the 70 plus sports overseen by Sport Manitoba and the strength and vitality Hockey Manitoba enjoys today is due in part to the ongoing contributions, commitments and investments made by each of our members. Our organization is committed to introducing the necessary steps so all members can “Return to Play” (RTP) in a safe and positive hockey environment. In preparing for the RTP, Hockey Manitoba has worked in coordination with Hockey Canada, Sport Manitoba, the Province of Manitoba and local health authorities to ensure all aspects of our RTP plan are properly executed with the central focus on players, coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers. Part of our commitment includes an ongoing and regular review of our RTP protocols, which will help to enhance the positive hockey experience under the province’s health directives. Hockey Manitoba recognizes the important role the game of hockey plays in the lives of countless Manitobans therefore, we are eager to resume play, however the health and safety of all participants must remain the number one priority. Please note that the resumption of play may not be linear as increasing restrictions may be required in response to fluctuating numbers of COVID – 19 cases in the province. As a result, our RTP plan will remain fluid and flexible to accommodate the necessary response to the changes within the community transmission as the province reopens and the changes in advice from the Provincial Health professionals. Hockey Manitoba continues to be a vibrant and healthy organization dedicated to providing meaningful hockey opportunities for literally thousands of participants