2016-2017 RULES & REGULATIONS GOALTENDING SKILLS @ THE ICE LAB WHY ICE LAB? • A productive learning environment at the most advanced training facility in Manitoba. • An experienced instructor providing a fun and professional environment for all skill levels. • 30-minute sessions to facilitate proper habit development with less rest time. • Specifically designed movement pattern and save selection drills incorporated into each session to replicate game situations. HEAD GOALTENDING INSTRUCTOR: OUR PHILOSOPHY ANDY KOLLAR • Movement mechanics to become as efficient and PH: 204-926-5869 effective as possible. E: [email protected] • Viewing each goalie as an individual, moulding them in to the best version of themselves. • Incorporating personalized lesson plans, enhancing the transition to everyday practice. /GOALIEDEV HOCKEY WINNIPEG Office Address 13 – 1100 Waverley Street Winnipeg, MB R3T 3X9 Phone 204-784-5454 Fax 204-784-5450 Internet www.hockeywinnipeg.ca Office Hours 8:30AM – 4:00PM Monday to Friday Executive Director Tim Bjornson Direct Line – 204-784-5454 ext 1 Email: [email protected] Development Coordinator Shawn Ward Direct Line – 204-784-5454 ext 3 Email: [email protected] Registrar Michele Comeau Direct Line – 204-784-5454 ext 2 Email: [email protected] Administrative Assistant Hailey Dubell Direct Line – 204-784-5454 ext 0 Email: [email protected] www.hockeywinnipeg.ca i TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Message. iv Dates to Remember. vi Request to Travel Dates. viii Hockey Winnipeg Score Line. x Hockey Winnipeg Rink Behavior Policy. xi Hockey Winnipeg Past Presidents. 1 2016-2017 EXECUTIVE AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP. 2 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS . 2 EXECUTIVE MEMBERS . 3 DIRECTORS . 4 DIVISION DIRECTORS/SUSPENSION DIRECTORS . 5 AREA ASSOCIATION REFEREES-IN-CHIEF. 6 HOCKEY MANITOBA ASSOCIATION OFFICERS. 10 ARENAS. 12 SCHEDULE “A” TO BY-LAWS . 15 AREA ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMUNITY CENTRES . 15 2015-2016 CITY CHAMPIONS AND FINALISTS. 21 RULES AND REGULATIONS SECTION A Powers and Duties of Directors and others. 24 SECTION B Standing Committees . 31 SECTION C Administration of Hockey Program by Area Associations. 31 SECTION D Hockey Zones. 33 SECTION E Team Registration. 40 SECTION F Player Registration. 45 SECTION G Team Affiliation and Temporary Promotion. 51 SECTION H League Competition . 56 SECTION I Playoffs . 63 SECTION J Participating in Tournaments and Exhibition Games . 67 SECTION K Hosting a Tournament . 69 Regulations for Hosting Tournaments. 71 Tournament Game Sheet Procedure . 74 SECTION L Arenas and Facilities. 75 SECTION M Suspensions . 75 SECTION N Appeals – Rules and Regulations. 79 SECTION O Special Regulations. 81 ii www.hockeywinnipeg.ca SECTION P Permissions and Exclusions. 81 MINIMUM HOME ICE REQUIREMENT CHART. 82 DEADLINES FOR REQUESTS AND EXEMPTIONS. 83 SPECIAL RULES SR-1 Rinks and Facilities . 84 SR-2 Length of Games. 84 SR-3 Indoor Games. 85 SR-4 Outdoor Games. 85 SR-5 Overtime. 86 SR-6 Reporting for Games. 87 SR-7 Procedure for Starting and Terminating a Game . 88 SR-8 Team Conduct. 90 SR-9 Team Colors. 91 SR-10 Games Officials . 91 SR-11 House League Games Officials. 92 SR-12 Equipment Measurement. 93 SR-13 No Body Checking . 93 SR-14 Mercy Rule. 93 SR-15 Propane Torches . 93 SR-16 Air Horns. 93 SR-17 Complaints about Officials. 93 SR-18 Maximum Number of Penalties per Game. 94 SR-19 Time Out . 94 SR-20 On Ice Officials/Off Ice Officials. 94 SR-21 Electronic Devices . 95 REGULATIONS FOR SUSPENSIONS. 95 REGULATIONS FOR TEAM OFFICIALS . 100 REGULATIONS FOR GAME OFFICIALS. 100 FEES FOR GAME OFFICIALS. 105 GUIDELINE FOR HOCKEY WINNIPEG PLAYOFFS. 106 DALE ENGLAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP . 112 HOCKEY WINNIPEG PROGRAM CHART. 113 GENERAL INFORMATION. 114 www.hockeywinnipeg.ca iii PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE On behalf of Hockey Winnipeg, welcome to the 2016/2017 season. I would like to recognize the ongoing efforts and thank our office staff: Michèle, Shawn and Hailey. I would also like to thank Monte Miller for his time as our Executive Director and wish him continued success in his future endeavors. As the game of hockey continues to evolve, there will be some additional changes coming this season. To continue on the path we started on last season, body checking has now been removed at the A2 level for Minor Bantam and Bantam. There is now no body checking at A3 for all age categories and now Bantam and below at A2. Cross ice games in the Initiation Program has been a success and will benefit our kids in skill development at an early age. Our goal is to keep more kids in hockey and bring even more into the game. I am certain that will continue to see changes introduced on the national and local level in the next year. Thank you for the efforts of the Board of Directors of Hockey Winnipeg and those that are not returning this season. Hockey is a great game! Please remember, those are our kids on the ice and keep it fun! Have a great season. Chris Hall President, Hockey Winnipeg iv www.hockeywinnipeg.ca Honourary Life Members Harry Campbell Noel Filbey Bill Hobson Ed Link Larry Mounk Harold Stiver Clarence Sveinson Tom Wilson www.hockeywinnipeg.ca v DATES TO REMEMBER (Subject to Change) Aug 30 & Sep 1, 2016 Novice Female Skate & Educate – MTS Iceplex October 7 – 9, 2016 Female Bantam AA Showcase October 15, 2016 Female Novice/Atom Jamboree – MTS Iceplex November 3, 2016 Overage Application must be received by Hockey Winnipeg November 4 – 6, 2016 Bantam AA Showcase December 1, 2016 Final date for Player Transfers December 1, 2016 Final date to obtain required Coaching & Bench Staff certifications December 9 – 11, 2016 Female Bantam AA Showcase December 9 – 11, 2016 Girls United Weekend – MTS Iceplex January 2, 2017 Hockey Winnipeg 2nd Half Schedule Begins January 10, 2017 Final Date for Releasing Minor Players January 12, 2017 AAA All Star Day Press Conference – Canad Inns Polo Park January 14, 2017 AAA All Star Day – MTS Iceplex January 15, 2017 Final Date to declare Affiliate Players January 15, 2017 CJOB Minor Hockey Roadshow January 21, 2017 AA All Star Day – Seven Oaks January 22, 2017 Dianne Woods and Lindsay Tait Memorial All Star Day (Peewee/Bantam) vi www.hockeywinnipeg.ca January 28, 2017 Female All Star Day – Seven Oaks January 29, 2017 Ron Stamm All Star Game – Seven Oaks Arena February 10, 2017 Final date for Registering Released or New Hockey Players (subject to maximum roster size) February 10 – 12, 2017 Female Bantam AA Showcase February 20, 2017 Louis Riel Day February 24, 2017 Hockey Winnipeg Season Ends TBA Midget Female AAA Provincials March 16 – 24, 2017 Bantam AAA Provincial Final Series March 24, 2017 Hockey Winnipeg Playoffs End March 27 - 31, 2017 School Spring Break March 30-April 2, 2017 Midget AAA Regional Championship – Steinbach, MB March 30-April 2, 2017 Western Canadian Bantam Championship – Warman, SK April 15-22, 2017 Esso Cup Midget Female Championship – Morden, MB April 20, 2017 AAA Annual Awards Banquet – Canad Inns Polo Park April 24-30, 2017 Telus Cup Midget National Championship – Prince George, BC www.hockeywinnipeg.ca vii DEADLINES for REQUESTS for EXEMPTIONS from HOCKEY WINNIPEG LEAGUE SCHEDULE for ALL TEAMS 8A1 and OLDER (ONE REQUEST PER TEAM FOR EACH HALF OF THE SCHEDULE) Five (5) consecutive days per half is the maximum amount of time for any team to be excluded from their league schedule. AA Deadline September 25, 2016 First Half of Schedule: Female AA September 21, 2016 A October 10, 2016 Second Half of Schedule: Female AA December 1, 2016 A December 1, 2016 Teams that have not requested an exemption for either the 1st or 2nd half of the schedule by the dates indicated above, shall have the opportunity to request a Travel Permit once the schedule has been released and the team does not have a game conflict. It will be the responsibility of the team applying for a Travel Permit to PRINT and RETAIN a copy of the permit and the return email (confirmation) stating that the exemption has been received by email by the correct date. The approved Travel Permit will be returned by the Hockey Winnipeg office to the person named on the permit, two (2) weeks prior to the tournament commencing. viii www.hockeywinnipeg.ca Respect • Coaches • Officials • Spectators • Players • Volunteers On and Off the ice! www.hockeywinnipeg.ca www.hockeywinnipeg.ca ix REPORTING OF SCORES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FOLLOWING WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE COMPLETION OF THE GAME: AGES NOVICE (8) TO MIDGET (16-17) IN EAST & WEST LEAGUES AND DIRECT ENTRY BOTH TEAMS EMAIL SCORE TO [email protected] OR PHONE SCORES TO HOCKEY WINNIPEG SCORE LINE 204-222-5292 x www.hockeywinnipeg.ca RESPECT………………….. Please reference the Hockey Winnipeg Respectful Hockey Policy on www.hockeywinnipeg.ca under RESOURCES HOCKEY WINNIPEG RINK BEHAVIOR POLICY The intent of the “Rink Behavior Policy” is to ensure the environment in which minor hockey activities take place is as positive as possible for all participants. The “Rink Behavior Policy” follows the Hockey Canada philosophy that “it is a privilege to play minor hockey, not a right.” OBJECTIVES: The basic objectives of the program are: 1. To foster and enhance mutual respect, understanding and the principles of good sportsmanship and Fair Play amongst all participants during minor hockey events. 2. To promote safety and respect, ensure fun, enjoyment and good competition at any minor hockey event. 3. The elimination of behaviors and actions which detract from a positive environment in which minor hockey games should take place. 4. Zero tolerance of any forms of abuse and/or harassment during minor hockey events from any participants. EXPECTATIONS: Coaches: • Respect all facilities and their staff. • Respect the officials and their decisions.