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I also agree to read and familiarize myself with the information contained in the booklet and adhere to the Rules, Regulations and Policies. _____________________________ Signature IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION Team Prevention Service Co-ordinator Name: ____________________________ Phone #: ____________________________ Kids Help Line: 1-800-668-6868 E-mail: [email protected] ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Glenn Crichton OHA Development Coordinator Toll Free Phone: 1-800-463-7962 ext. 3 Email: [email protected] O.H.A. PREVENTION SERVICES COMMITTEE MEMBERS John Kopinak (519)-354-2212 Kathryn Mifflin (905)-640-0655 Bob Harvey (519)-666-1513 Tim Doherty (519)-271-6103 Local Police: ___________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS PREVENTION SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR. 2 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT. 4 O.H.A. PURPOSE & PHILOSOPHY. 5 MISSION STATEMENT. ..5 CODE OF CONDUCT. 5 HAZING . 6 POLICY ON ALCOHOL. .6 DRUG POLICY . .9 TOBACCO POLICY . 9 INTERNET POLICY . 10 HOCKEY AND ITS PEOPLE. 10 DUTY OF CARE . 10 O.H.A. PLAYER EQUIPMENT POLICIES. 10 O.H.A. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES . 12-18 DUTY TO REPORT . .. 19 BEREAVEMENT COUNSELLING . .19 CONCUSSIONS . 20-21 OHA CHAMPIONS TEAM PICTURES. 22-26 THE STRUCTURE OF HOCKEY . 27 OHA HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM. .28 PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE. 29 HOCKEY CANADA INSURANCE PROGRAM. 30 NEGLIGENCE . 30 WHAT IS JUNIOR HOCKEY?. 31 FINANCIAL COMPENSATION . .32 DATES TO NOTE AND REMEMBER. 32 TRY-OUTS. .33 RESIDENCE RULES/IMPORTS. 35 HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY. .35 SCHOLASTIC HOCKEY . .35 EDUCATION & HOCKEY . .36-42 OFFICIATING PROGRAM . 43 QUESTIONS PLAYERS MIGHT ASK (FAQS) . 44 QUESTIONS PARENTS SHOULD ASK (FAQS). .45 PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS. 46 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT… Welcome to the Ontario Hockey Association. You are now entering into a very important phase in your hockey career. Hopefully, with hard work and dedication your skills will improve and you will enjoy the game and achieve your goals. The perspective of playing Junior hockey can be an exciting one. It can also be disappointing if decisions are made without having the proper information, or not surrounding yourself with people who can become a positive influence in your hockey decisions. The purpose of this Player Information Booklet is to assist parents and players to make an informed decision as to when and where to play Junior hockey and how to recognize good organizations and proper role models. While this Player Information Booklet may not include an answer to every question you may have about playing Junior hockey, we have attempted to answer the more popular questions people have and to provide you with information on where to source out answers to other questions you may have about playing Junior hockey. We have a tremendous group of volunteers within the OHA who work hard to ensure your experience in Junior hockey is both a quality and affordable experience. You may contact us for further information through our web site at www.ohahockey.org. Take it from us, it’s a great way to avoid disappointment! Sincerely, Brent Ladds President 4 THE ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY The Ontario Hockey Association is a member of Hockey Canada, the governing body of amateur hockey in Canada, which is affiliated with the International Ice Hockey Federation. The O.H.A. is a member of the Ontario Hockey Federation. The O.H.A. governs Senior and Junior Hockey in that part of Ontario not covered by the Hockey Northwestern Ontario and the Ottawa District Hockey Association and the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. Its objectives are to foster and encourage the sport of amateur hockey within the territory under its control. The Association conducts competition in the various categories established from time to time, and provides for affiliations of other hockey organizations within its territory. MISSION STATEMENT The Ontario Hockey Association is an organization of volunteers that fosters, promotes, and administers the sport of amateur ice hockey. The O.H.A. is committed to a leadership role in providing an environment that allows everyone to safely enjoy the game at their level of interest and ability. The Association encourages the values of fair play, fun, and respect for all participants. 5 CODE OF CONDUCT HAZING AND POLICY ON ALCOHOL ARTICLES HAZING PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS: The Association takes a strong stand as it relates to initiations and hazing of players, The Code of Conduct identifies the standard of behaviour which is expected of all including rookie hair cuts. Any player, team official, executive member of a team, club O.H.A. members and participants, which includes all players, parents, coaches, or association having been party to or having had knowledge of any degrading Hazing officials, volunteers, directors, officers, committee members, convenors, team or Initiation rite shall be automatically suspended for a period of not less than one managers, trainers, administrators and employees involved in O.H.A. activities and year from playing or holding office with any team, club or association affiliated with the events. O.H.A./Hockey Canada Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action in POLICY ON ALCOHOL accordance with the Discipline Policy of the O.H.A. Such action may result in the member losing the privileges which come with membership in the O.H.A., including The Ontario Hockey Association supports the Laws of Ontario as they pertain to the the opportunity to participate in O.H.A. activities and events, both present and control, consumption and distribution of alcoholic beverages. The law is clear that it future. is contrary to the laws of the Province of Ontario, to consume alcohol at games or practices, in or about dressing rooms or team buses, or anywhere that is not a private 1. The OHA is committed to providing a sport environment in which all residence or licenced establishment. individuals are treated with respect. Teams need to be reminded of their exposure to liability and prosecution where issues of procurement of alcohol by minors, or the negligent supervision of alcohol product 2. During the course of all OHA activities, athletes, coaches, parents, directors, distribution are involved. volunteers, staff, chaperones and others within each of the OHF Member Partners: All members of the Association must respect the laws regarding the consumption of alcohol in their jurisdiction. Underage drinking will not be tolerated. a) Shall conduct themselves, at all times, in a fair and responsible manner Team officials, administrators, coaches, volunteers and parents are discouraged from and refrain from comments or behaviours that are disrespectful, offensive, consuming alcohol during any hockey event. If alcohol is legally and responsibly abusive, racist or sexist. In particular, the OHA will not tolerate behaviour consumed during the event, the individual must ensure that this consumption does that constitutes harassment or abuse or bullying, and; not interfere with their ability to perform their duties, or to be involved in the event as a volunteer or a spectator. b) Shall avoid behaviour which brings the OHA and/or its Member Partners, or the sport of hockey into disrepute, including but not limited to the No team member, team official or team parent shall be intoxicated at any time while abusive use of alcohol and/or non-medical use of drugs, and; participating in a hockey event. c) Shall not use unlawful performance enhancing drugs or methods, nor shall Alcohol is not appropriate: they engage in activity or behaviour that endangers the safety of others, and; • In arena dressing rooms • In team settings where minors are attending d) Shall at all times adhere to Hockey Canada, OHA and OHF Member • In hotel rooms when young players are left unsupervised while the team’s adults Partner’s operational policies, procedures and any rules governing any attend hospitality type setting in guestrooms or meeting rooms competition in which they participate on behalf of the OHA and/or OHF Member • In hospitality situations where minors are present and alcohol is not controlled by a Partner.