Handbook 2018-2019 CONSTITUTION, DIRECTORY, BYLAWS, REGULATIONS, AWARDS AND HISTORY As amended to June 9, 2018 BC Hockey Handbook 2018-2019 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD As we continue the 100th year anniversary celebration of BC Hockey, I would first like to acknowledge the homelands and territories we share with Indigenous peoples across BC and the Yukon. It is also important that we remind ourselves of the incredible contributions of the tireless volunteers and dedicated staff whose efforts make this great game possible. The past 100 years of hockey in BC and the Yukon have left an indelible mark on the lives of all participants. Our past experiences and commitment in keeping hockey the greatest sport in Canada will continue to guide us in the future. Chair of the Board Bill Greene We will celebrate this memorable occasion with many activities planned throughout British Columbia and the Yukon. The 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship being held in Victoria and Vancouver in December 2018 and January 2019 will bring together excited participants, volunteers and hockey fans, and ‘Celly’, our recently unveiled mascot will be on the guest list as an added bonus to many scheduled events. In addition to the Road to World Junior Championship School Tour that kicks off this October and visits many communities across BC. Together there is nothing we cannot accomplish. Our goal will be to continue to implement decisions that ensure our programming is based on current data with a direct connection to the national Long Term Player Development Model. This will improve the athletic skills of our players and provide clear direction for our coaches, bench staff and officials. Good sportsmanship and respect will continue to be fundamental components in all programming. We must also stay focused on the safety and well-being of our participants both young and old, and at all levels. Changes to safety must be embraced head-on in order to continue to grow the game and retain players. Over the past two (2) seasons, our youngest athletes have benefited from clearly- defined cross-ice programming that has them touching the puck more often, expanding on their skills and knowledge of the game, and fostering lifelong friendships. i 2018-2019 BC Hockey Handbook The opportunity to be Chair of the Board is both an honour and a privilege. Working alongside incredible colleagues at the Board level, in partnership with our talented BC Hockey staff, will ensure the success we have become accustomed to. Over the past year while travelling to national meetings and events, it became apparent that our staff is well respected by other Hockey Canada members. The implementation of improved programming and the growth of our game are directly attributable to their efforts and to the support from all of us. I look forward to sharing our 100th year anniversary with you, as we continue to work together in moving our game forward. Working together is the foundation of hockey and a critical component to continued success. Best of luck during this special year, and my sincerest thanks for all you do to keep hockey the best sport! ii MISSION: Lead, Develop and Promote Positive Lifelong Hockey Experiences 1 2018-2019 BC Hockey Handbook 2018-2019 Board of Directors BILL GREENE BILL GREENE CHUCK CAMPBELL BRIAN HARRISON Chair of the Board ANDREWBILL GREENE JAKUBEIT DARRYL LERUM JOHN MACMILLAN BILLNEIL GREENEMCNABB STEPHANIEBILL GREENE WHITE GRANTBILL ZIMMERMANGREENE 2 BC Hockey Table of Contents 2018-2019 BC Hockey Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations Important Dates. .10 BC Hockey Operations and Programs ......................14 BC Hockey Honourary President. 16 BC Hockey Honourary Life Members .......................16 Location of Annual Meetings ..............................17 BC Hockey Constitution. 18 Section One - Bylaws Bylaw One – Overview Definitions ............................................20 Definitions in the Act ....................................21 Interpretation ..........................................21 Conflict with Act or Regulations. .21 Custody and Use of Seal. 22 Inspection of Records ...................................22 Official Rules of Order ...................................22 Bylaw Two – Membership Members Classes ......................................23 Members .............................................23 Members’ Rights .......................................24 Member Obligations ....................................25 Amateur Hockey Associations .............................26 Amateur District Hockey Associations .......................26 Associate Members .....................................26 Life Members ..........................................27 Members in Good Standing. 28 Membership Year. 28 Discipline and Suspension ...............................28 Expulsion. 29 Termination ...........................................29 Bylaw Three – Registered Participants Discipline and Suspension ...............................30 3 2018-2019 BC Hockey Table of Contents Bylaw Four – Meetings General Provisions .....................................32 Notice of Meetings ......................................32 Quorum ..............................................33 Annual General Meeting .................................33 Voting. 34 Amendments to the Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations .......35 Bylaw Five – Board of Directors Role .................................................37 Composition and Eligibility. 37 Board Meetings ........................................38 Duties and Responsibilities of Directors .....................39 Duties and Responsibilities of the Chair .....................40 Duties and Responsibilities of the Board .....................41 Terms of Office ........................................42 Nominations. 43 Election of the Chair ....................................43 Election of Directors ....................................44 Appointed Director ......................................45 Board Vacancies .......................................45 Removal of a Director ...................................46 Suspension of a Director .................................46 Filling a Board Vacancy. .46 Bylaw Six – Chief Executive Officer Duties and Responsibilities. 48 Bylaw Seven – Committees, Work Groups and Task Groups Standing Committees ...................................50 Conduct Committee .....................................50 Finance Committee .....................................51 Governance Committee. 51 Human Resources Committee ............................51 Nominating Committee ..................................51 Risk Management Committee .............................52 4 BC Hockey Table of Contents 2018-2019 Work Groups and Task Groups ............................52 Divisional Committees. 52 Adult Male Committee ...................................53 Junior Committee ......................................54 Minor Committee. 54 Program Advisory Groups and Delivery Groups ...............54 Coaching Advisory Group and Delivery Group ................55 Female Program of Excellence Advisory Group and Delivery Group .....................................55 Hockey Development Advisory Group. 56 Female Midget AAA Advisory Group and Delivery Group. .56 Male Program of Excellence Advisory Group and Delivery Group . 56 Male Midget AAA Program Advisory Group and Delivery Group. 57 Officiating Advisory Group and Delivery Groups ...............57 Player Development Advisory Group and Delivery Group .......58 Safety Advisory Group ...................................58 School Programming Advisory Group. 58 Participant Disclosure ...................................58 Bylaw Eight – Dispute Resolution Negotiation and Mediation ................................59 Appeal Committee ......................................59 Court Proceedings ......................................61 Bylaw Nine – Financial Fiscal Year. .62 Signing Officers ........................................62 Auditor. 62 Budget and Financial Documents ..........................62 Borrowing ............................................63 Electronic Fund Transfers ................................63 Directors’ Remuneration .................................64 Bylaw Ten – General Application ............................................65 Indemnity .............................................65 5 2018-2019 BC Hockey Table of Contents Rights ...............................................65 Unforeseen Circumstances ...............................66 Liquidation and Dissolution ...............................66 Section Two - Regulations Regulation One – Membership Membership Requirements ...............................68 Registration ...........................................68 New Applications for Membership, Relocation or Reclassification ......................................69 Associate Members .....................................71 Regulation Two – Registration Residential Qualifications ................................72 Residential Waiver ......................................72 Player Age Restrictions ..................................72 Affiliation of Minor Hockey Players .........................73 Variations for the Female Player Development Model ..........73 Registration of Teams ...................................74 Amateur Hockey .......................................76 Regulation Three – Team Officials Team Official Qualifications ...............................77 Risk Management Requirements ..........................78 Regulation Four – Competition