2020-2021 MANUAL OF OPERATIONS BY-LAW, REGULATIONS & POLICIES TABLE OF CONTENTS Code of Conduct 2 Vision, Mission Statement & Values 4 President’s Message 5 Officers 6 Regional Directors 7 Development Program Chairs 10 Standing Committees 11 Business Office 12 Presidents 13 About the OMHA 15 Awards 16 By-Law One 23 Regulations 79 Policies & Procedures 177 Dates to Remember 231 Suspension List 232 CODE OF CONDUCT This Code of Conduct identifies the standard of behaviour which is expected of all Ontario Minor Hockey Association (“OMHA”) members and participants, including but not limited to all players, guardians, parents, coaches, officials, volunteers, directors, officers, committee members, convenors, team managers, trainers and administrators involved in OMHA activities and events. The OMHA is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect. Members and participants of the OMHA shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner consistent with the values of the OMHA which include fairness, integrity and mutual respect. During the course of all OMHA activities and events, members shall avoid behaviour which brings the OMHA or the sport of hockey into disrepute, including but not limited to abusive use of alcohol, use of non-medical drugs and use of alcohol by minors. OMHA members and participants shall at all times adhere to the OMHA operational policies and procedures, to rules and regulations governing OMHA events and activities, and to rules and regulations governing any competitions in which the member participates on behalf of the OMHA. Members and participants of the OMHA shall not engage in any activity or behaviour which interferes with a competition or with any player or team’s preparation for a competition, or which endangers the safety of others. 2 Members of the OMHA shall refrain from comments or behaviours, which are disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist. In particular, behaviour, which constitutes harassment, abuse or bullying, will not be tolerated. Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, in accordance with the OMHA Code of Conduct Policies & Procedures, including but not limited to, the loss or suspension of certain or all privileges connected with the respective Member Association in the OMHA including the opportunity to participate in the OMHA and its Member Association activities and events, both present and future. 3 VISION To be the leaders in community sport. MISSION STATEMENT Our purpose is to create the best minor hockey experience in Canada, doing everything for the betterment of the game, creating better people and stronger communities. VALUES Passionate Community Passion for the game of hockey Hockey lives deep throughout drives our volunteers, coaches, Canada. Our sport plays a players and their families. critical role in building stronger, healthier communities. We understand the values instilled Leadership through hockey helps build lifelong relationships, character, We work in partnership with self-esteem and good citizens. Hockey Canada, our leagues and local minor hockey Honest & Approachable associations to create Canada’s In serving our hockey best minor hockey experience community of more than 90,000 and grow the game. We must players in 219 local minor lead and administer the sport hockey associations, we oversee with a service focused mindset important issues and do so with and a compassion for everyone honesty, integrity and openness who gives their time. in the best interest of our game. 4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE This year has been anything but normal for hockey across the country. So many things in our daily lives have changed and the hockey we all grew up with is no different. As we work through these trying times, the OMHA will continue to work to provide a safe welcoming environment while making the hockey experience as enjoyable as possible. On behalf of the Board, we are working hard with our Associations to serve our hockey community and ensure the continued success of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association and our Member Associations. As today’s leaders in community sport, we must ensure the next generation of leaders shows the same passion for the game of hockey. We will focus on what makes the game so special – the friendships created that will last a lifetime and the life skills learned that carry far beyond the ice. The thousands of volunteers, no matter their part, dedicate countless hours every season to help deliver and grow the game in communities across the province. At no time in our history is this more evident. Our volunteers have stepped up during very trying times and made sure hockey, in whatever form it may take this year, goes on and creates a fun experience for all. We appreciate and value your contributions. I want to acknowledge the OMHA Board for their work this season and for stepping up when faced with this new adversity. The OMHA Board of Directors will do everything we can to return to tradition hockey as soon as we can safely do so. Please stay safe and support our players and communities as we slowly return to the game of hockey we all love. Bob Hill President 5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS President Bob Hill Ancaster, ON (905) 304-4606 [email protected] Vice -President, Western District Craig Lane Chatham, ON (519) 351-7520 [email protected] Vice-President, Central District Peter Harmsen Stouffville, ON (647) 526-4351 [email protected] Vice-President, Eastern District Cheryl Brown Brighton, ON (613) 475-9008 [email protected] Immediate Past President Rob Ring Collingwood, ON (705) 445-2496 [email protected] 6 Treasurer Frank Palmer Fonthill, ON (289) 213-6549 [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTORS Region One – Area A Colleen Hawthorne Ridgetown, ON (519) 358-2477 [email protected] Region One – Area B Dean Johnson Mount Brydges, ON (226) 378 -6609 dean.johnson @omha.net Region Two – Area D Linda Ralf Aylmer, ON (519) 300-2464 [email protected] Region Two – Area E Mark Hooper Beamsville, ON (905) 980-0825 [email protected] 7 Region Three – Area C Paul Wilson Elmira, ON (226) 749-0477 [email protected] Region Three – Area F Paul Allan Brampton, ON (289) 544-9533 [email protected] Region Four – Area G Steven Parker Barrie, ON (705) 229-7685 [email protected] Region Four – Area P Greig Baxter Keswick, ON (289) 383-0765 [email protected] Region Five – Area H Adam Parent Collingwood, ON (705) 351-1708 [email protected] 8 Region Five – Area N Andy Cooke Huntsville, ON (705) 788-4775 [email protected] Region Six – Area J Cathy Baker-Bell Bowmanville , ON (343) 543-1944 [email protected] Region Six – Area K Suzanne Terpstra Belleville, ON (613) 848-4557 [email protected] W.O.A.A. Representative – Area L Dave Garinger Wiarton, ON (519) 378-8166 [email protected] 9 HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Chair, Coaches Program Tom Bly Barrie, ON (705) 229-8538 [email protected] Chair, Referees Program Dave Wedlake Ajax, ON (416) 346-2340 [email protected] Chair, Trainers Program Tony Caravaggio Paris, ON (289) 260-0795 [email protected] 10 STANDING COMMITTEES CHAIRPERSON AAA Mark Hooper Annual General Meeting Rob Ring Appeals Cheryl Brown Peter Harmsen Craig Lane By-Law, Regulations & Policies Linda Ralf Category Playdown Review Andy Cooke Finance Frank Palmer Group Structure Paul Wilson Hockey Development Mark Hooper Overseas Adam Parent Personnel Bob Hill Recreational Suzanne Terpstra Subcommittee Bob Hill Trophies & Tournaments Adam Parent 11 ONTARIO MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 25 Brodie Dr. Unit 3, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3K7 (905) 780-6642 [email protected] | www.OMHA.net EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COORDINATOR, MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Ian Taylor - (905) 780-6642 Julia Paul - (905) 780-2177 [email protected] [email protected] MANAGER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Svetlana Mardari - (905) 780-2173 Matt Rhodes - (905) 780-2155 [email protected] [email protected] OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Janice Koel - (905) 780-6642 Derek Polowyk - (905) 780-2175 [email protected] [email protected] DIRECTOR, HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, BUSINESS Kevin Hamilton - (905) 780-2171 DEVELOPMENT [email protected] Jonathan Frankel - (905) 780-2176 [email protected] MANAGER, HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT Mark Krawczyk - (905) 780-2169 COORDINATOR, BUSINESS [email protected] DEVELOPMENT Daniel Clement – (905) 780-2181 MANAGER, HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT [email protected] Michael Dundas - (905) 780-2152 [email protected] COORDINATOR, COMMUNICATIONS Mitchell Machtinger – (905) 780-2189 COORDINATOR, HOCKEY [email protected] DEVELOPMENT Eric Ensing - (905) 780-2153 RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER [email protected] Bill Hutton - (705) 730-2622 [email protected] DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Martha Dickie - (905) 780-2159 [email protected] COORDINATOR, MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Virginia Jacobsen - (905) 780-2161 [email protected] 12 PRESIDENTS 1934-36 WM. J. Weller * Brantford 1936-38 Jack Roxburgh # * Simcoe 1938-40 John H. Lauman * Kitchener 1940-43 Dr. Leon Hipwell # * Toronto 1943-45 Ashton A. Morrison # * St. Catharines 1945-47 O. Harold Luke # * Oshawa 1947-48 Ken G. Waters * Toronto 1948-49 Harold Dunk * Campbellford 1949-50 Otto J. Hardwick * Bolton 1950-52 Herb G. Parker # * Stratford 1952-54 O. Mike Weichel * Elmira 1954-55 Fred Norman * Simcoe 1955-56 Bert Hick * Lindsay 1956-57 Jack L. Christie # * Toronto 1957-59 Jack W. Oakes * Strathroy 1959-61 Frank O. Doherty