By-Laws • Regulations • History Effective 2016-2017 Season HockeyCanada.ca As adopted at Ottawa, December 4, 1914 and amended to June 2016. HOCKEY CANADA By-Laws ReguLations HistoRy As amended to June 2016 This edition is prepared for easy and convenient reference only. Should errors occur, the contents of this book will be interpreted by the President according to the official minutes of meetings of Hockey Canada. The Handbook is published every two (2) years and any changes to the constitution that are approved during even numbered Seasons will be incorporated in the copy posted on the web site. The Playing Rules of Hockey Canada are published in a separate booklet and may be obtained from the Executive Director of any Hockey Canada Branch, from any office of Hockey Canada or from Hockey Canada’s web site. HockeyCanada.ca Hockey canada Mission stateMent Lead, Develop and Promote Positive Hockey Experiences Joe Drago 1283 Montrose Avenue Sudbury, ON P3A 3B9 Chair of the Board Hockey Canada 2015-16 HockeyCanada.ca cHaiR’s Message FoR 2016-17 Our Board has certainly adapted to the new governance change. It didn’t take long to have each Director completely involved with the new format. I compliment each board member for assuming a heavy work load as well as for chairing various committees and work groups. We are volunteers but the need for time, commitment and dedication is paramount. An organization can only be successful with strong leadership. Tom Renney has brought new life to Hockey Canada. He leads by example. Tom has a strong work ethic combined with a positive approach. His people skills are definitely evident. I see a happy and proud staff working together. Tom’s team of Scott Smith, Paul Delparte and Mike Ross bring a pleasant working environment to Hockey Canada. This approach can only help make us bigger and a stronger hockey power and world leader. A renewed emphasis on development is well accepted and appreciated by our Members. We continue to work diligently with our Program of Excellence but not at the expense of our other programs. To be successful at the elite level we must be strong with development for all programs. We must have a solid foundation in order to be successful on the world stage. The rules, regulations and history of Hockey Canada are clearly outlined in this edition. Thank you for your respect in assisting us to promote a fair, safe, productive and fun filled environment as Hockey Canada develops athletes and citizens we can be proud of. I extend a personal thank you to the Board, the Branches, the staffs and the many volunteers for making Hockey Canada a sports leader in Canada and the world. We are so fortunate to have dedication, commitment and support from so many. This extends beyond the volunteers and I truly appreciate the amount of time families must sacrifice in order to make our game as great as it is. I send best wishes for the season and hope to see you in an arena. Joe Drago Chair of the Board Hockey Canada HockeyCanada.ca TABLE OF CONTENTS taBLe oF contents I. OVERVIEW Term ...............................................31 Definitions ......................................16 Election of Chair .............................31 Name and Purpose .........................17 Duties of Chair ................................32 Head Office .....................................17 Board Vacancies .............................33 Objectives .......................................18 Removal or Suspension of Director ..33 Fiscal Year .......................................18 Filling a Board Vacancy ...................34 Official Languages ...........................18 Board Meetings...............................34 Compliance ....................................18 Board Powers ..................................35 II. MEMBERSHIP Borrowing .......................................36 Member Classes .............................19 Remuneration .................................37 Members ........................................19 VIII. PRESIDENT Members’ Rights .............................20 Duties and Responsibilities .............37 Member Obligations ........................21 IX. BRANCH FORUM III. PARTNERS Representation ...............................38 Partners ..........................................22 Purpose ..........................................38 IV. OTHER STAKEHOLDERS Meetings and Procedures ................39 General ...........................................23 X. COMMITTEES AND WORK Registered Participants ...................23 GROUPS Athlete Representatives/ Standing Committees ......................39 Referee-in-Chief/Life Patrons ..........23 Audit and Finance Committee .........40 V. RESIGNATION, SUSPENSION, Human Resources Committee .........40 EXPULSION, TERMINATION Risk Management Committee ..........40 Resignation .....................................24 Nominating Committee ...................41 Suspension .....................................24 Program Standards Committee........41 Expulsion ........................................25 Governance Committee ...................41 Effect of Resignation, Work Groups ...................................41 Expulsion or Termination ..................25 XI. COUNCILS VI. MEETINGS Council Composition .......................42 General Provisions ..........................26 Council Meetings ............................42 Annual Meeting ...............................27 Election of Council Chair .................43 Special Meeting ..............................27 Responsibilities of Councils .............43 Congresses .....................................28 XII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION Voting .............................................28 Appeals to Hockey Canada .............44 VII. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Authority ...............................45 Role ................................................29 Exclusive Jurisdiction .......................45 Composition and Eligibility ..............29 Penalties for Non-Compliance .........45 Nominations ...................................29 National Appeals Committee ...........46 Elections .........................................30 Appointment of Directors ................31 2 HockeyCanada.ca TABLE OF CONTENTS XIII. FINANCIAL E. TEAMS, ClubS AND Chief Financial Officer .....................47 AFFILIATIONS Auditor ............................................48 Affiliation ........................................70 Budget and Financial Documents ....48 Team to Team affiliation ...................70 Revenue ..........................................48 Specially Affiliated Players ...............71 Expenses ........................................48 Club system affiliation (Junior/ XIV. GENERAL Minor Male/Female) .......................72 Application .....................................49 General affiliation procedures .........73 Indemnity .......................................49 Number of games a Player may play Conflict of Interest ...........................49 in higher divisions or categories ......74 Rights .............................................49 F. Players Amendments ..................................50 Residential qualifications ................75 Unforeseen Circumstances ..............51 Qualifications ..................................76 Dissolution ......................................51 Hockey Canada Sports Schools .......77 Error in Notice .................................51 Registration ....................................77 Effective Date..................................51 Registration procedures ..................81 REGULATIONS Senior Male and Junior Male Important dates to remember .........52 cutdown dates ................................82 A. DEFINITIONS .............................53 Filing of active lists of Players ..........83 B. COMPETITION Variations for the Canadian Teams playing in other jurisdictions .57 Development Model ........................84 General procedures for G. Players OF DISBANDED Inter-Branch play.............................58 TEAMS .........................................86 Penalties for Inter-Branch play .........59 H. PLAYER RELEASES ..................86 Variations for Minor Hockey .............60 J. TAMPERING ...............................88 Variations for Junior hockey .............60 K. TRANSFERS Branch Executive Director’s Inter-Branch transfers .....................91 responsibilities ................................60 International transfer procedures.....92 Play-off receipts ..............................62 USA Hockey transfers ......................92 Expenses of Teams participating Transfer fees ...................................92 in play-offs ......................................62 Imports ...........................................93 Referees fees and expenses ............63 Professional Players ........................95 C. PROTESTS OF GAMES .............65 APPENDIX K1 - IIHF TRANSFER D. GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Regulations ..................................96 Incoming and outgoing International APPENDIX K2 - USA HOCKEY/ Tours, as defined in Regulation A .....66 HOCKEY CANADA/CHL TRANSFER Incoming International Tours ............67 & RELEASE AGREEMENT ............116 Outgoing International Tours ............68 L. TROPHIES Trophy Policy .................................141 HockeyCanada.ca 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS M. HOCKEY TOURNAMENT LIZ MacKINNON AWARD REGULATIONS .........................142 Recipients of the O. DISCIPLINE OF ClubS, Liz MacKinnon Award ....................152 TEAMS, Players AND OFFICIATING AWARD OFFICIALS