Assocation Executive Member Manual

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1 Assocation Executive Member Manual

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3 Table of Contents Important Dates... 6 H.N.O. Region Map... 7 Section About H.N.O H.N.O. Office Board of Directors Central Zone East Zone West Zone Life Members Minor Hockey Association Contacts Junior B Hockey Contacts Junior A Hockey Contacts Senior Hockey Contacts University Hockey Contacts Section Volunteer Selection Recruiting Volunteers Table of Contents

4 Section Hockey Operations Electronic Registration H.N.O. Bulletin System Branch AAA Play downs Age Categories Affiliation Three Types of Affiliation Basic Rules of Affiliation Special Affiliated Teams Affiliation Eligibility Constitution Tournaments Section Development Programs National Coaching Certification Program National Coach Mentorship Program Speak Out/Respect In Sport Hockey Trainers Certification Program HNO Skill Testing Program Table of Contents

5 4.6 Initiation Program Team Ontario Under-17 Regional Camp OHL Under-16 Program Hockey Canada Skill Development Program Hockey Canada Officiating Program Section Risk, Conduct and Safety Insurance FAQ S Hockey Canada Sanctioning Guidelines Section Awards and Bursaries Annual Awards Arnold Southern Memorial Bursary Section Forms List of Forms Table of Contents

6 Section 1 About HNO IMPORTANT DATES Date 2011 August 1 August 15 September 1 September 15 October 15 November 1 December 1 December January 10 January 15 January 31 February 1 February 10 February Event Final date for renewal transfers of USA players without payment of fees. Final date for declaration operative teams for the Allan Cup Competition Final date to declaration of operative teams for the RBC Cup Competition Deadline for Hockey Canada Appeals to be heard the first week of October. Minor /Junior/Senior Hockey Associations 1 st instalment registration fees due to HNO Deadline for Adult Rec teams to declare in writing their intent to purchase insurance and pay a $250 deposit. Deadline for Hockey Canada Appeals to be heard the first week of November. CRC/VSS compliance forms due. HDCO Penalty Free contest starts/caravan Kids deadline to submit team pictures Senior/Junior Teams final instalment of registration fees due to HNO Final date for filing of Team-to-Team Affiliations Deadline for Minor Hockey Associations to submit the names of all teams to be registered for that season (indicating division and category of play for each team) Last date to release a player After this date, a player may play no more than five (5) games as an affiliate and revert to lower category. Tournament and exhibition games do not count. (For minor-to-minor affiliations only) Last day to declare, in writing, to the Branch Office, a Representative Team Final date for filing list of Specially Affiliated Players Final date for HDCO Penalty Free Contest Final date for IIHF Transfers Last date to submit nominations for the T.B. Bones McCormack Meritorious Award Final player registration date/final date for player transfers Arnold Southern Memorial Bursary applications available March 1 Minor Hockey Association Final Registration Instalment ed. Payment due within 30 days. March AAA Branch Championships (Peewee, Bantam, Midget) April 15 Mid-April May 4 May 18 May June 8 June 8-10 July 1 July 15 Notice of Motions to be brought forward to the Hockey Northwestern Ontario Annual General Meeting must be received by the General Manager. Regional Under-17 Camp/ Under 16 Regional Camp Thunder Bay, ON Final date to submit applications for the Arnold Southern Bursary Nominations for Board Of Director positions due date Hockey Canada Annual General Meeting Tournament requests must be submitted to the General Manager prior to Hockey Northwestern Ontario Annual General Meeting Hockey Northwestern Ontario Annual General Meeting Membership Form and Member Constitutions must be filed Deadline for Hockey Canada Appeals to be heard the first week of August. 6

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9 Section 1 About HNO Section 1- About H.N.O 9

10 Section 1 About HNO 1.1 H.N.O Office Office & Mailing Address Telephone 216 Red River Road, Suite 100 Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 1A6 (807) Fax (807) Website Office hours info@hockeyhno.com September to May Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Victoria Day to Labour Day Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Office Staff Trevor Hosanna General Manager manager@hockeyhno.com Ron MacKinnon Development Coordinator mackinnonr@hockeyhno.com Katherine MacKenzie Secretary/Accounts Payable info@hockeyhno.com 10

11 Section 1 About HNO 1.2 Board of Directors 1.21 Central Zone Dean Filane Figliomeni deanfilane@hotmail.com Member, Development Committee Joe Kompon (fax) jkomps@shaw.ca Minor Hockey Council Member, Finance Committee Member, Risk & Safety Member, Development Committee Jason Perrier (cell) jason@loudons.on.ca Junior Convenor Member, Finance Committee Member, AGM Committee Sharon McMahon mcmahonm@tbaytel.net Past President Branch R.I.C. Liaison Chair,Governance Review Chair, Risk & Safety Member, Finance Committee Pat Suddaby psudsy@tbaytel.net Chair, Development Committee Member, Finance Committee Glenn Timko gtimko@shaw.ca Vice President Chair, HNO AGM Member, Risk & Safety 11

12 Section 1 About HNO 1.22 East Zone 1.22 East Zone John Duhaime Cosimo Filane jduhaime@astro-com.on.com (fax) cosfilane@sympatico.com Senior Convenor Member, Finance Committee Member, Development Committee Rick Salmon RR 1, Box 6, Highway 585 salmonr@hockeyhno.com Minor Hockey Council Member, Risk & Safety Judy Bain Wayne Allen (fax) jbain@lwdh.on.ca jallen@nwonet.net 1.23 West Zone President HDCO Rep Member, Development Committee Brian Patterson (fax) bpatterson@drytel.net Chair, Minor Hockey Council Chair, Finance Committee 12

13 Section 1 About HNO Richard Nichols Box 781 Marathon, Ontario 1.3 Life Members P0T 2E (res) Member, Governance Review William Salonen wlsal@shaw.ca Member, Governance Review Don Smith smittyddrv@aol.com Member, Governance Review Joe Tookenay jftooker@hotmail.ca Member, Governance Review 13

14 Section 1 About HNO 1.4 Minor Hockey Associations ASSOCIATION Atikokan Minor Hockey Dryden Minor Hockey Association Ear Falls Minor Hockey Association Emo Devlin Barwick Minor Hockey Association Fallen Rock Minor Hockey Association Fort Frances Minor Hockey Geraldton Minor Hockey Association Ignace Minor Hockey Association KC Minor Hockey Association Lakehead Minor Hockey League Lake of the Woods Minor Hockey Association PRESIDENT CONTACT INFORMATION Brad Sampson atikokanmha@gmail.com Brian Patterson bpattterson@drytel.net Mark Legros pickerelking@hotmail.com Joe Bodnar kjbodnar@sympatico.ca Cosimo Filane cosfilane@sympatico.ca Wayne Strachan (res) (cell) waynestrachan@sympatico.ca Daniel Letourneau danielletourneau@hotmail.com Kathy Dobransky kmdobran@lakeheadu.ca Pierre Fortin prfortin@buckman.com Joe Kompon jkomps@shaw.ca Brenda Zilinski brendaz17@bell.net ASSOCIATION CONTACT INFORMATION Box 192 Atikokan, Ontario P0T 1C0 atikokanmha@gmail.com Box 141 Dryden, Ontario P8N 2Y7 Box 484 Ear Falls, Ontario Box 191 Emo, Ontario P0W 1E0 kjbodnar@sympatico.ca PO Box 460, Schreiber, Ontario P0T 2S0 Box 306 Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3V9 waynestrachan@sympatico.ca PO Box 1186 Geraldton, Ontario P0T 1M0 P.O. Box 990 Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 kmdobran@lakeheadu.ca 2235 Victoria Avenue, East Thunder Bay, ON P7C 1E nd Street South Kenora, Ontario P9N 1G6 brendaz17@bell.net 14

15 Section 1 About HNO ASSOCIATION Longlac Minor Hockey Association Manitouwadge Minor Hockey Association Marathon Minor Hockey Neebing Minor Hockey PRESIDENT CONTACT INFORMATION Dany Pineault danypineault1970@hotmail.com Denis Bellerose jdbellerose@shaw.ca Rob Drover rob_drover@hotmail.com Greg Jarvis gjarvis@satb.ca ASSOCIATION CONTACT INFORMATION Box 838 Longlac, Ontario P0T 2A0 Box 2067 Manitouwadge, Ontario P0T 2C0 jdbellerose@shaw.ca Box 924 Marathon, Ontario. P0T 2E0 rob_drover@hotmail.com c/o 4070 Coppin Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7J 1A6 Nipigon Elks Hockey Norwest Minor Hockey Northwood Minor Hockey Association Port Arthur Minor Hockey Association Irwin Nicol (res) (fax) irwinnicol@yahoo.ca Lou Richard lrichard@tbaytel.net Ron Kresack (res) rkresack@gmail.com Kevin Jewett kjewett@tbaytel.net Box 997 Nipigon, Ontario P0T 2J0 Box 48 Kakabeka Falls, Ontario P0T 1W0 538 Wiley Street Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3N3 rkresack@gmail.com Box Grandview Mall 640 River Street, Thunder Bay P7A 3S4 Red Lake Minor Hockey Association Red Rock Minor Hockey Association Schreiber Minor Hockey Association Chris Amell Box 178 Cochenour, Ontario kcamell@shaw.ca Darquise Robinson darkstarr17@hotmail.com Nancy Houston mhouston6@shaw.ca Box 178 Cochenour, Ontario kcamell@shaw.ca Box 443 Red Rock, Ontario P0T 2P0 Box 702 Schreiber, Ontario P0T 2S0 15

16 Section 1 About HNO ASSOCIATION Sioux Lookout Minor Hockey Association Terrace Bay Minor Hockey Association Thunder Bay Elks Hockey Association Thunder Bay Minor Hockey Association PRESIDENT CONTACT INFORMATION Howard Meshake howardcmeshake@knet.ca Ken Blackwood klblackwood@sympatico.ca Dave Paxton hokceypax6@gmail.com Larry Busniuk tbmha@tbmha.com ASSOCIATION CONTACT INFORMATION Box 1085 Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1B7 Box 541 Terrace Bay, Ontario P0T 2W0 PO Box East Arthur Street Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E 6R5 hockeypax@hotmail.com 929 Fort William Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 3A (fax) Vermilion Bay Minor Hockey Association Westfort Hockey League Jeff McMurrich jmcmurrich@drytel.net Chris Sheparski sheparsk@tbaytel.net Box 125 Vermilion Bay, Ontario P0V 1V Rosslyn Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7K 1H9 TEAM/LEAGUE 1.5 Junior B Hockey PRESIDENT CONTACT INFORMATION TEAM/LEAGUE CONTACT INFORMATION 16

17 Section 1 About HNO TEAM/LEAGUE Nipigon Elks Northern Hawks Northern Renegades Schreiber Filanes Falcons Thunder Bay Stars Thunder Bay Junior B, Juvenile AAA Association PRESIDENT CONTACT INFORMATION Irwin Nicol (res) (fax) irwinnicol@yahoo.ca Jim Franzese (cell) judgeandjudy@shaw.ca Jaymie Berker ljberker5@hotmail.com Cosimo Filane cosfilane@sympatico.ca Scott Simpson ssimpson@tbaytel.net Ray Habel (res.) (cell) TEAM/LEAGUE CONTACT INFORMATION Box 997 Nipigon, Ontario P0T 2J0 510 Vickers Street, South Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E 1J9 ljberker5@hotmail.com Mario Filane Figliomeni marbar19@hotmail.com Dave Simpson Erindale Cres Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 4Z7 gnistico@tbaytel.net 1.6 Junior A Hockey TEAM/LEAGUE Dryden Ice Dogs Duluth Clydesdales Fort Frances Lakers Iron Range Ironheads Thunder Bay North Stars Sioux Lookout Flyers PRESIDENT CONTACT INFORMATION Malcolm Robertson Malcolm.robertson@ontario.ca Butch Williams butchwilliams@duluthclydesdales.com Milt Strachan mstrachan@fort-frances.com Steve Chelios staff@ironheadhockey.com David Dubinsky dubinsky@tbaytel.net Mitchell Wills TEAM/LEAGUE CONTACT INFORMATION Box 1053 Dryden, Ontario P8N 2E3 Duluth Heritage Sports Centre Duluth, MN Box 76 Fort Frances, Ontairo P9A 3M5 Box 558 Sioux Lookout, Ontario 17

18 Section 1 About HNO SIJHL Wisconsin Wilderness mitchwills@shaw.ca Ron Whitehead ronwhitehead@shaw.ca Rod Aldoff ext 23 rod@wildernesshockey.com P8T 1A Senior Hockey PRESIDENT CONTACT INFORMATION Refer to FFMHA TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION Travis Green travis@greenscountrywide.com Fort Frances Thunder Hawks Kenora Thistles Refer to LOWMHA Refer to LOWMHA Thunder Bay AAA TBA Pat Suddaby psudsy@tbaytel.net 1.8 University Hockey TEAM Lakehead University Thunderwolves N/A PRESIDENT CONTACT INFORMATION TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION Jason Mallon, Executive Director jmallon@lakeheadu.ca 18

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20 Section 2 Volunteer Selection 2.1 Recruiting Volunteers Volunteer Development Cycle Planning Minor Hockey Association Mandate How to involve and utilize volunteers Needs assessment Policies and Procedures Recognition and Motivation Thanking and Honouring the volunteer Recruitment and Selection Who, why, when, how and where to find people to volunteer The right person for the right job Getting to know the volunteer Matching the volunteer to the role Supervision and Assessment Ongoing monitoring and support Performance assessment Orientation and Training Assigning Tasks Provision of information, tools and resources Why People Volunteer Research published in the Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology suggests that people have six basic motives for volunteering. 1. Expressing values related to altruistic beliefs 2. Develop new skills and practice little-used abilities 3. Enhancing and enriching personal worth or self-esteem 4. Developing and enhancing one s career 5. Protecting oneself from negative feelings 6. Conforming to social norms 20

21 Section 2 Volunteer Selection Steps to Successful Recruitment of Volunteers Define the volunteer position It is imperative that you as a Branch or minor hockey association to develop a job description for each of the positions that you are hiring for. It is possible to make volunteers accountable, by giving them feedback or helping them to develop if they are unsure of their purpose. The following job descriptions are generic; they do not have to be used but should be considered as a guideline. Job Descriptions i. Head Coach Coordinate the delegation of responsibilities in conjunction with the team manager Plan on and off-ice activities in consultation with the team manager and assistant coach Coordinate player evaluation and selection in conjunction with the Association mentor Plan, implement, and control pre-game preparation and communication with the team Design the practice plans in consultation with the assistant coach Coach the team in all games and practices Submit a year-end report which contains the following information- evaluation of player s performance, evaluation of team s performance, outline of practice plans and game strategy and recommendations on how the program can be improved. Report to the association through the Association mentor or designate ii. Assistant Coach Assist with player evaluation and the player selection process Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting practices Assist with pre-game preparation Assist with the operation of the team during the games Assist with scouting and evaluation of opponents Assist with the supervision of players on and off the ice Assist with the formulation of the game plan Submit a year-end report to the Head Coach containing player observations Report to the Head Coach The following qualifications can be applied to both the Head Coach and the Assistant Strong hockey background in playing, coaching, and evaluating Strong interest and commitment to child/ athlete development Ability to work with fellow coaching personnel Ability to communicate on and off-ice requirements to players and parents 21

22 Section 2 Volunteer Selection Available to meet time requirements NCCP and Speak Out certified at the level indicated by Hockey Canada, the Branch, and Association iii. Mentor Present to all coaches in the association a summary of mentorship and the benefits of working with a mentor Facilitate specialty clinic modules within the association Act as an advisor to coaches on issues such as technical and tactical, team communication and team management Assist coaches in accessing further opportunities to develop their skills iv. Coach Coordinator Develop and present on-ice programs within the association Perform public relations, as required, pertaining to the association and its coaches Liaise with Association Executive on behalf of the coaches in the association Facilitate selection of coaches for all divisions within the association Meet with association coaches to discuss problems and solutions Attend regular meetings of the Association Executive Committee Assist with evaluation of players for team selection Establish team play guidelines Coordinate meeting of coaches and players with local referee-in-chief Manage and minimize the risk inherent in performing the day-to-day duties of a coach coordinator v. Division Director (Convenor) Represent the interests of players and parents of the division to the Association Executive Oversee the operation of teams within the division Assist the Coach Coordinator with the selection of coaches Supply the registrar with appropriate information on team officials and players May arrange for player and coach evaluations (in conjunction with the Coach Coordinator) In conjunction with team personnel, arrange for the allocation of players to teams. This may also involve player movement, addition and deletion during the season. Ensure that team equipment needs (including safety) are fulfilled through the equipment manager Ensure that, through the equipment manager, teams are provided with and return uniforms Provide information on practice and game ice allocation to the division 22

23 Section 2 Volunteer Selection vi. Equipment Coordinator Responsible for organizing and running the annual used equipment sale. Responsible for submitting a budget to the Executive, and keeping within the budgetary limits. If costs are greater, he/ she must bring a motion to the floor to increase the budget. Ensure insurance coverage is applied on all equipment stored in the lockers in the summer months. Be available to distribute goalie gear during the mid to late summer months, for players who attend hockey schools. Record all equipment going out and the players, name, address, and phone number. Responsible for purchasing pucks, jerseys where needed, and goalie gear. First aid kits must be kept updated. Responsible for acquiring and attaching sponsor bars. Responsible for the distribution and collection of all jerseys, first aid kits, pucks, games sheets and goalie gear and maintaining a ledger of all equipment. Equipment Manager reports to Treasurer. vii. Fundraising Coordinator Organize and/ or coordinate activities related to the Association s major annual fundraiser Maintain a full complement of House League Team Sponsorships Respond to all requests for approval of Team Fundraising Events Oversee all Gaming Events (e.g. 50/50 draws, ticket raffles, hockey pools) Organize and coordinate Team Photo Nights Collect financial reports from all Team Fundraising events Monitor amounts of funds raised by individual teams to ensure to team exceeds permitted funding Collecting monthly and year-end financial reports for each team through the managing directors Recruit a Bingo coordinator to assist with monthly bingo games With Bingo coordinator, recruit volunteers to work schedule bingo games Report to the Executive on fundraising Work with Bingo Hall on all bingo matters Eight Steps to Coach Selection 1. The Association Mentor Position The first step is to decide who will be responsible for coach selection. It is strongly recommended that every association have or create the position of association mentor. This position may include the following responsibilities: Recruit coaches Contact person for prospective coaches 23

24 Section 2 Volunteer Selection Distribute and collect applications Create and chair committees for screening Interviewing and final selection Contact successful and unsuccessful candidates Provide new coaches with their initial instructions Ongoing evaluation of coaches 2. Committee Selection It is suggested that the Association mentor form a committee to ensure fairness in the screening interviews and the final selection of candidates. For simplicity and efficiency, the committee should consist of no more than five people. Committee Members should include a member of the executive, a person with coaching experience, and possibly a neutral person unrelated to the association. Once the committee has been formed, it should meet to establish its structure and procedure. The Association mentor should chair the committee. Obviously, any conflict of interest on this committee must be avoided. 3. Applications All coaches, new or returning, should be required to complete an application form. Initial Contact: The Association mentor should be available for all prospective coaches to contact. This person will be responsible for the distribution and collection of coaching applications. The Application Form: a sample application form follows at the end of the section. Feel free to use it, change it or create your own. Make sure that applications include all of the information you feel you need. Screening Applicants: when a large number of applicants are received, it may be necessary to screen applicants and establish a short list. Guidelines for screening applicants should be established in writing, prior to the selection process. 4. The Interview Process It is preferable that the person (or committee) who will make the final decision, conducts all interviews Before interviews take place, the interviewer(s) should be familiar with the qualities the association is looking for in a coach (i.e. strong competitor) What to ask will depend entirely on the qualities the association is seeking. It is advisable to have a set of written questions, but do not hesitate to ask spontaneous questions which may arise during the interview. Interviews may be as casual or as formal as you like. When a committee is involved, it should establish a structure or procedure to ensure the effectiveness of the interview. Some of the things the committee may wish to decide are: i. What rank each member has on the committee 24

25 Section 2 Volunteer Selection ii. Who will speak and when (who asks what questions) iii. How the interviewee will be evaluated Ideally, you should allow at least half an hour for an interview and leave fifteen (15) minutes between interviews. This allows you enough time to discuss the qualities of the candidate and to properly evaluate them. A written record of the interview should be retained by the MHA. This should include the interviewers evaluation of the candidate. Evaluation may take the form of written comments, or involve a numerical ranking and written comments. Again, the categories you use in evaluating should relate to the qualities the association is looking for. Interview Questions These sample questions have been grouped into five sections. Some questions will not apply to amateur levels or calibers of minor hockey. Thus, the interview committee must select which questions are relevant and/ or important. When interviewing a number of candidates for the same position it is recommended that you first determine a bank of questions that will be asked of all candidates. 1. Philosophy Approach to Coaching i. Can you describe for us what you did in this situation...it was halfway through the second period and it was a tight game. You have a line that was not as strong as your other two. You wanted to win. What have you done? Tell us about a time when the outcome was favourable. Tell us about a time when the results were not as favourable. What comments did you have to handle and how did you handle them? Describe for us what you expect your players to sacrifice in order to win? ii. For your last team what, if any team or individual objectives did you set? How did you determine what they would be? Were the objectives achieved? Would you change anything if you had to do it all over again? iii. You have outlined (assuming application form was completed) your interests in coaching the coming year with this association. Outline your general philosophy and coaching objectives. iv. As a coach, it is necessary for you to have a standard for the management of your players and support staff before a game, during a game, at a practice, on a road trip? Please explain. v. What is your attitude with respect to off-ice activities? (e.g. dry land training, school sports, other social activities) vi. What is your philosophy of formation of lines? vii. What is your feeling about players playing more than one position? viii. What are your coaching objectives in order of importance? 25

26 Section 2 Volunteer Selection ix. What is the percentage of time you place on fundamental skills versus hockey strategy? x. How important is winning? 2. Teaching and Instruction i. What type of practice preparation would you do to ensure that you receive optimum performance from your athletes in readiness for game play? ii. Tell us about a situation when it was important that one of your players learn a new skill. Why was it important? What was the skill? How did you go about teaching the skill? What was the result? iii. How do you define player development? Please explain how the athlete learns new skills? How do you teach new skill development? iv. What is skill analysis? v. Describe briefly offensive and defensive team play. vi. Why is sound yearly planning essential to the successful operation of a hockey team? vii. How do you teach disciplined play? viii. In tryouts, what skills are you looking for and how do you plan to evaluate them? It is necessary to provide feedback to your athletes on their progress? When should this be done? Would you prepare any formal evaluations for your players? ix. How do you organize your practices with respect to time for warm-up, cool down, main teaching time, fun activity, and other coaches responsibilities? x. Do you agree that to be a good coach you must also be a good educator? Specifically, how is this true? 3. Communication with Players i. How are your team rules communicated to the players? ii. Tell us about an occasion you are proud of when you were able to instil a sense of motivation into one or more players. iii. Do you see yourself as a role model for the athlete? Why? iv. How do you handle the player who does not get along with teammates? v. Explain your approach to individual and team discipline (i.e. older groups out beyond curfew, younger players late for practices consistently). vi. How do you handle this? vii. What is your approach when dealing with players who have suggestions? viii. How would you handle a situation where there is jealousy between two players or where two players dislike one another? ix. How do you handle behaviour changes of your players at the specific age group? 26

27 Section 2 Volunteer Selection x. What makes players of this age-group different from adults? 4. Communication with Parents i. Describe how you would handle a parent who has a different philosophy or game plan than yours. ii. What is your approach when dealing with parents who have criticisms and/ or complaints? iii. What is your approach when you hear that a parent is criticizing you behind your back and hasn t approached you to discuss their concern? iv. How would you approach the parent who is excessively vocal and negative in the stands knowing that it is affecting either their own child or the team? v. How would you handle a complaint from a parent that his/ her child does not play enough? vi. How would you handle complaints/ accusations from a parent that the team s budget isn t in order and that there may be money missing? vii. What are the most important steps in a dispute resolution? 5. General Questions i. If Applicable: How do you feel about coaching your child? What are the advantages and disadvantages? ii. What is it about coaching that you find most difficult or you need to work on the most? iii. Tell us about a situation that shows the most positive side of you. iv. Outline one coaching experience you think best characterizes you. v. Why do you want this particular team? vi. Would you work as an assistant coach? vii. How would you handle working with your affiliate team during the season? viii. Should the coaching position not be available, would you consider accepting another position at a different level? What are your preferences? ix. What is your opinion about coaches holding a position on a minor hockey executive? x. Do you have anyone who would work with you as an assistant, manager, and trainer? xi. Have you ever been suspended under any hockey regulations as a player or coach? Explain Final Selection Once the interviews are completed, it is time to make the final selection. As stated previously, it is strongly recommended that those who conduct the interview be responsible for the final selection of coaches. All candidates should be made aware of when decisions will be made and when all candidates will be contacted. 27

28 Section 2 Volunteer Selection There should be pre-set criteria for evaluating candidates. These criteria are based on the desirable qualities outlined by the association. Previous experience, success, and interview evaluation should all be considered. Before making a decision, the committee must decide how the final selection will be made. Some questions to ask: i. Who will vote? ii. Will voting be open or by secret ballot? iii. Is a majority decision required? iv. How do you break a tie? Always allow time for discussion before making a decision. Contacting Candidates All applicants, whether successful or not, should be contacted. The person contacting them should have been involved in the selection process ideally the association mentor. This will allow them to be prepared to answer questions unsuccessful candidates will have. Unsuccessful candidates, or coaches who were not given their first choice, should always been given reasons for the decision. It is also suggested that unsuccessful candidates be sent written thank you letters for their interest in your association. Always contact successful applicants first. Only after they have definitely accepted the team should you contact the unsuccessful applicants. Follow Up The association mentor s job is not done once all coaches are selected. Initial Instructions: Successful candidates should be told a soon as possible of the expectations of the association and their role in the association. This can be done on an individual basis or at a coaches meeting. Evaluation The evaluation of a coach s performance can be valuable for future selection. Information on the coach s performance can be gathered from the player s parents, coaches themselves, other coaches, or by a neutral observer. Evaluations should always be written. They may be ongoing or may occur at certain times of the year (i.e. middle and end of the season). 28

29 Section 2 Volunteer Selection Coach Application Form NAME ADDRESS FAX HOME PHONE BUS. PHONE CELL PHONE RECENT COACHING EXPERIENCES: SEASON TEAM ORGANIZATION/ LEVEL ROLE COACHING ASPIRATIONS (What s Next) SHORT TERM Goals LONG TERM Goals List 3 Coaching Skill Areas you consider your strengths: List 3 Coaching Skill Areas you wish to improve on: COMMENTS 29

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32 Section 3 Hockey Operations 3.1 Electronic Registration Where do I go online to register my players and team personnel? Hockey Canada HCR Key Sections in HCR Help Manual Section 5.2: Searching for Members A search page will appear in the Members section s Main Area by default. All members to which you have access can be found with this search page. A basic search allows you to search for a Member by last and/or first name. Section 5.3: Member Profiles (Records) Once you have searched for a member, found them, and clicked on the search result, you are presented with the member s profile page. 32

33 Section 3 Hockey Operations Example of a fake member s profile, you will only see the sections and information which applies to that member on the profile. You can customize the order that the member s information is displayed Section 5.5: Adding a Member You may need to create/ add a new member in the HCR for a person who has never played hockey before: It is important to ensure that the member is not already in the data base as a duplicate member will slow down the approval process. Because of the many duplicates, the HCR will not allow you to enter a new member Atom and over. If you do have a member that fits this category, contact the HNO office. 33

34 Section 3 Hockey Operations Section 5.7: Transfers A Member Transfer is a movement of a player from one Association to another. There are two main types to transfers: 1. IBT (Inter-Branch Transfer) A movement of a member from one Branch to another. For example, a member transferring from Hockey Manitoba to HNO/ 2. IAT or A2A (Association to Association) A movement of a member from one Association to another within the same Branch. For example, a member transferring from Schreiber Minor Hockey Association to Geraldton Minor Hockey Association (both in the HNO) or KC Minor Hockey to Norwest Minor Hockey How to Initiate a Transfer To request the transfer of a member to your Association, click on Members of the HCR to access the members section, and click on Request Member Transfer To initiate a transfer, you MUST know the member s name and date of birth (or just their Hockey Code) before you start. You cannot initiate a transfer with partial information. The HCR requires this information to correctly find the member in the database. You cannot initiate a transfer otherwise. Section 7.5: Adding Players & Team Every season you will need to add member s to that season s team. Remember that a team is season specific. A team will have a Team Profile for EACH season. Therefore, even though you may have added all the same members to the team in the previous season, you will need to add them all again to the new season team. 34

35 Section 3 Hockey Operations To add a member team, you can either click on Add in the Players header of the Team Profile page or click on Add Member(s) to a Team undertasks. After you have added your members to the team, or at any time you add an individual member to the team, click on the Request Team Approval tab for approval.remember to always check your team for approval. If there is a member not approved and you require clarification, call the HNO Branch Office. 3.2 HNO Bulletin System Purpose: to provide a centralized location for all H.N.O members to view current information and attachments pertaining to hockey. 35

36 Section 3 Hockey Operations How does it work? A bulletin is created by H.N.O staff and sent to appropriate parties in an notification. Clicking on the link will access the information. 36

37 Section 3 Hockey Operations 3.3 Branch AAA Play downs Structure 3 or more teams Single round robin If at the end of the Championship game, the game is tied, then overtime rules apply. Home team to be determined by the Minor Convenor 2 Teams Best 2 out of 3 series 1 game Friday, 1 game Saturday, 1 game Sunday, if necessary If at the end of the game, the game is tied, then overtime rules apply Host Association shall be home team for games #1 and #3 i minute stop time periods for Peewee and Bantam (schedule minimum of 2 hours per game) ii minute stop time periods for Midget (schedule minimum of 2.5 hours per game) iii. Ice to be flooded at least every second period Overtime i minute stop time periods at sudden victory". First goal ends game. ii. If still tied, there will be a shootout Shootout i. Each team will select 5 shooters ii. The visiting team will shoot first with the home team shooting next iii. Each will alternate shooters until a winner is declared or the score is still tied iv. If the score is still tied, the teams will alternate shooters until a winner is decided. The first 5 shooters cannot shoot again until every player has had their turn excluding the backup goaltender v. The final score will be only one registered goal against the team regardless of how many goals are scored during the shootout. Time Out Teams shall be allowed 1-30 second time out per game Eligibility i. Each team shall be entitled to a maximum of 19 players (20 players for Midget) in uniform (which includes two goaltenders) ii. Teams entering Branch Play downs must forward to the Branch Office, a roster listing the names of up to 19 players (20 players for Midget) and affiliates who will be participating, one week prior to Play downs iii. Team coach must present to Branch Representative, prior to 37

38 Section 3 Hockey Operations start of Branch Play downs, player registration certificates for up to 19 players (20 players for Midget). Alternate Goaltenders Travel Permit Coaches Meeting i. Up to two alternate goaltenders may be recommended by the Host Association to the Minor Convenor for approval prior to the event. ii. Goaltenders that are in good standing with the Branch and are capable of playing the calibre of hockey will be approved as alternates. iii. Procedure for using alternative goaltenders: Request from team to Host Association for alternate Host Association must get approval from Branch Representative prior to goalie dressing Goaltenders will only be used when a team has an ill, injured or suspended goaltender Replacement goaltender will alternate games as required No travel permit is required to attend Branch Play downs Site: Will be determined by Tournament Committee Date and Time: Will be determined by Tournament Committee Attendees: Branch Representative, Host Association Representative, team officials, local Referee-In-Chief, off-ice officials Agenda: presentation of registration certificates review of rules and regulations presentation by local Referee-In-Chief review of suspension list Trophy Policy Branch Champions may keep the trophy in their Home Association arena until June 1 st of the current year at which time it is to be returned to the Branch Office. Failure to return the trophy will result in the Association being assessed a $ fine. Performance Bond A performance bond of $500 per team is due to the branch office with the team declaration by January 10. The performance bond will be returned to each team after successful completion of all scheduled Branch Championship games. Note: Branch Representative has the authority to adjust any item that he feels is necessary. 38

39 Section 3 Hockey Operations 3.4 Age Categories Division Age For the season, a player born between the dates stated below is eligible to play in the corresponding division Junior Midget Bantam Peewee Atom 10 9 Novice 8 7 Initiation January 1 st, 1988 and December 31 st, 1988 January 1 st, 1989 and December 31 st, 1989 January 1 st, 1990 and December 31 st, 1990 January 1 st, 1991 and December 31 st, 1991 January 1 st, 1992 and December 31 st, 1992 January 1 st, 1993 and December 31 st, 1993 January 1 st, 1994 and December 31 st, 1994 January 1 st, 1995 and December 31 st, 1995 January 1 st,1996 and December 31 st,1996 January 1 st, 1997 and December 31 st, 1997 January 1 st, 1998 and December 31 st, 1998 January 1 st, 1999 and December 31 st, 1999 January 1 st, 2000 and December 31 st, 2000 January 1 st, 2001 and December 31 st, 2001 January 1 st, 2002 and December 31 st, 2002 January 1 st, 2003 and December 31 st, 2003 January 1 st, 2004 and December 31 st, 2004 January 1 st, 2005 and December 31 st, 2005 January 1 st, 2006 and December 31 st, 2006 January 1 st, 2007 and December 31 st,

40 Section 3 Hockey Operations 3.5 Affiliation Definitions Hockey Canada Regulation E Affiliate Player (AP) refers to those players that are participating with a higher division/ category team. Representative Team can be formed within three (3) geographic zones for the purpose of participating in Branch Championships. Special Affiliate Team the practice of affiliating nineteen (19) named players, as opposed to naming a team, from a lower division or category from any number of teams within a geographic area designated by the Branch Three Types of Affiliation 1) Specially Affiliated Players (HC E.12-19) Team can only affiliate nineteen (19) players, at least two players must be goaltenders A player can only affiliate to one team Deadline to request affiliation is January 15th 2) Club System (HC E ) The practice of affiliating one team to another team within a club structure. For example Nipigon Elks Atom A are affiliated as a team to the Nipigon Elks Pee Wee A MHA operating and controlled by an elected Board of Directors Deadline to declare is December 30th 3) Team to Team (HC E b.) Use one affiliated team Minor team may have affiliated one team only from within the team s designated geographic sub-division, as defined and approved by the branch. For example Terrace Bay Bantam A are affiliated to Schreiber North Stars Midget A Junior or Senior team may have its one affiliated team, a lower category team in the junior division situated anywhere in the branch 40

41 Section 3 Hockey Operations Deadline to declare is December 15 th You can only choose one of the three types of affiliation, there can be no combination of the three Basic Rules of Affiliation All affiliations terminate at the end of the playing season. Number of Games in Higher Category Exhibition and tournament games do not count Players must have an AP on the score sheet To use an affiliate player, team must receive consent from the team which the player is registered with. Once a player s registered team is finished their season, they can play an unlimited number of games with their Affiliated Team. Minor Affiliate can play any time before January 10 th, after that he can only affiliate for five (5) games. If an affiliate plays more than five (5) games after January 10 th, he will automatically be moved up to the higher category. Junior Canadian Development Model Hockey Canada Regulation F (53) 15-year olds can affiliate o Junior team can only affiliate five (5) 15-year olds. o Each player can only play five (5) games in junior. o Teams can only call up one (1) 15-year old. Minor-Junior and Junior-Junior Affiliations o Player sixteen (16) years of age or older may affiliate for ten (10) games during regular season and playoffs with each of his affiliated teams. o However, if his registered team completes its regular season and playoffs before his affiliated team or teams, he may thereafter affiliate an unlimited number of times. 41

42 Section 3 Hockey Operations Special Affiliated Teams Special Affiliated Teams may only be formed within Minor Hockey Associations without AA Hockey; Teams may not travel outside of the Branch. Affiliated players must fulfill A commitments before playing their AA games. Teams are comprised of nineteen (19) players, two (2) must be goalies Affiliation Eligibility JUNIOR A B MIDGET AAA AA A B BANTAM AAA AA A B PEEWEE AAA AA A B ATOM AA A B Notes 1) Players may only move up in their category (AA,A etc) and up one division (Bantam, Midget, etc) 2) High School players will be categorized by their age for division (Bantam, Midget) and high school teams category(aa,a etc) for affiliation purposes 42

43 Section 3 Hockey Operations 3.6 Constitution What is Constitution? A constitution is a system of governance that establishes the rules and principles of an autonomous entity. Constitutions usually divide power between various levels of governments or governing bodies. A Constitution consists of three (3) parts: Articles By-Laws Regulations Articles Articles define who we are and what we do. Article 1 Name What is the legal name of your organization? Article 2 Authority The geographical/ municipal area of governance. Article 3 Objects What is your purpose? Be precise enough so that a non-member would understand the group. Article 4 Members This article should be a statement of the group and members compliance with their Constitution and their willingness to abide by all their policies and/ or procedures; should also indicate your acceptance of your governing bodies authority. Article 5 Amendments to Articles Should clearly define when and by whom amendments can be made and the required timelines. Article 6 Amends to By-Laws Should clearly define when and by whom amendments can be made and the required timelines. 43

44 Section 3 Hockey Operations By-Laws By-Law 1 Definitions By-Law 2 Directors Number, identification, voting versus non-voting o President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Convenors, etc. Manner of election and term of office How vacancies are filled Duties and responsibilities of each Removal By-Law 3 - Meetings Define each type (Regular, Special, Annual General) Voting Structure (show of hands, secret ballot) Method of calling a meeting Robert s Rules of Order By-Law 4 Members Who they are o IP1, IP2, Atom, Peewee, Bantam, Midget, Juvenile, Junior B, Junior A, Senior, University How does one become a member or cease to be a member? By-Law 5 Appeals Procedure Should clearly define when an appeal can be filed, by whom, cost and a clear, concise process. By-Law 6 Financial Signing Officers Any other associated costs By-Law 7 Conflict of Interest Clear definitions of when an individual is in conflict and what they are required to do if in conflict. By-Law 8 Committees Define Committees Structure Purpose Roles and Responsibilities 44

45 Section 3 Hockey Operations By-Law 9 Effective Date Date that the Constitution was ratified by Membership. Regulations Regulations are defined as everyday rules by which we manage ourselves. This would cover anything not applicable to Articles or By-Laws; including number of tournaments a specific division can attend, coach certification, player movement, etc. Constitution versus Policy A policy would be developed when you determine a specific format for something (e.g. tournament rules, Risk, Conduct & Safety) that may require change throughout a playing season/ calendar year. Policy allows your Association flexibility in changing something without having to wait until the next Annual General Meeting. Mandatory Components Once a Constitution has been revised it must be submitted to Hockey Northwestern Ontario, it will then be reviewed and you will be contacted regarding its acceptance or be requested to change an item. Constitutions should be reviewed annually. This will ensure that required changes are performed in a timely manner and you are governing with a current Constitution. All Members of Hockey Northwestern Ontario must have the following in their Constitutions: i. To promote and encourage a standardized progression or step by step approach to teaching the fundamentals of hockey, otherwise known as the Hockey Canada Initiation Program. ii. (Your name) reserves the right not to accept for membership any person if it has reason to believe that such acceptance would be prejudicial to the fulfillment of the beliefs as stated in Article (Objects) of this Constitution. iii. (Your name) reserves the right to revoke the membership at any time of any person who conducts himself or herself in a manner that is prejudicial to the maintenance of a wholesome environment in which (Minor) hockey can grow and 45

46 Section 3 Hockey Operations be an asset to those who enjoy playing the game of hockey. Such an action may result in a player or team official being refused the right to continue. 3.7 Tournaments Tournament Request Form(s) must be completed and submitted to the General Manager prior to or at the Hockey Northwestern Ontario Annual General Meeting. International requests shall be submitted to the General Manager prior to the Hockey Canada Annual General Meeting. General Rules i. Any permit sanctioning of a tournament by Hockey Northwestern Ontario may be withdrawn if it is found that the Hockey Canada and Hockey Northwestern Ontario regulations are not followed. ii. Every player competing in any sanctioned tournament must be registered with that team through Hockey Canada Registry. iii. No player or team registered or affiliated with Hockey Northwestern Ontario shall compete in any Branch tournament unless that tournament has been granted a Sanction Permit by Hockey Northwestern Ontario. iv. No Branch affiliated team shall be permitted to play in any tournament unless it has the written permission of Hockey Northwestern Ontario on a certified Travel Permit form. v. All sanctioned tournaments will be played only under Hockey Canada official hockey rules. vi. All games in a sanctioned tournament shall be refereed by officials holding current registration and level as recognized by Hockey Northwestern Ontario. Assessments/ Sanction Fees i. Hockey Northwestern Ontario shall have the authority to impose a tournament sanction fee of $5.00 per branch team. ii. For each Inter-Branch tournament there shall be a minimum sanction fee of $10.00 plus $50.00 per team from outside Canada and $10.00 per team from outside the Hockey Northwestern Ontario Branch. iii. For each International tournament there shall be a minimum sanction fee of $ plus $50.00 per team from outside Canada and $10.00 per team from outside the Hockey Northwestern Ontario Branch. 46

47 Section 3 Hockey Operations Tournament Payment Form Must be completed and returned no later than ten (10) days after tournament. Attached to this form will be travel permits, major penalties and applicable fees. Associations that do not comply within ten (10) days will be subject to a $ fine. Tournament Payment Form can be found at: 47

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49 Section 4- Development Programs

50 Section 4 Development Program 4.1 National Coaching Certification Program The National Coaching Certification Program is considered to be the core coaching development opportunity for all coaches and is approved by the Coaching Association of Canada. The program was redesigned over a period of 5 years and the season was the third year of full implementation of the new program. The major change to the original program was that coaches would now no longer start at one entry point or level and work through the program but enter through a stream of coaching relative to the athletes that they currently work with. General Policy: Sixteen (16) years old is the minimum age for certification. HNO Coaching Clinics: Intro to Coaching (Initiation Program) I. Clinic is for coaches who are coaching 4-6 year olds. Clinic is approximately five hours and at least one team official must be certified per team. It is strongly recommended that all coaches coaching at this level attend this clinic. Coach Stream Clinic Basics: i. All coaches of AA Teams and at least one coach of A or House League Teams must be certified at this level or higher. ii. The clinic is designed to be delivered over a period of approximately 8 hours covering 4 modules. The clinic will have an optional on-ice component and the course concludes with a take-home post-task assignment. iii. Pre-registration with payment is required at least one week prior to the clinic. Minimum numbers will apply. iv. Coaches will receive a skills manual appropriate to the age level they are coaching, as well as a supplementary workbook and four-part DVD set. v. Qualified- Full attendance during a clinic and participation in all modules vi. Certified- Completion of the post-task. vii. Coaches will be introduced to Specialty Clinics and other resources that are available. Development 1 Coaching Clinic I. Clinic is approximately 16 hours over a 2 day period. Ice is included and a minimum of one coach of AAA or Representative Teams must be certified at this level HNO Administration Manual 50

51 Section 4 Development Program 4.2 National Coach Mentorship Program The Hockey Canada Coach Mentorship Program is a comprehensive approach to providing Minor Hockey Associations with the services and tools that the need to build a great hockey association. Mental training focuses on supporting coaches in the development of leadership, teaching, and organizational skills. Goals of the Program: i. Provide coaches with a secondary and continuous source of coaching education and support ii. Provide players with knowledgeable coaches to further enhance their enjoyment of the game iii. Provide coaches with an opportunity for personal growth and development Ultimate Outcome: Improved athlete development through the establishment of a national coach mentoring program. Specialty Clinics Overview Hockey Northwestern Ontario working under the direction of Hockey Canada believes that it is important to have knowledgeable coaches that continue to learn and develop their skills to ensure a good learning environment for all H.N.O players. H.N.O is looking at Continuing Education Program for coaches and these certainly would be a part of it. Speciality Clinic Rationale The National Coach mentorship Advisory Committee has completed the development of the first 6 of 10 clinics, which will be available to coaches by trained instructors. Our goal is Coaches helping Coaches. CLINIC TOPICS Puck Control Small Area Games Skating Developing Defensemen Creating Offense Shooting and Scoring Goaltending* Checking * *Goaltending and checking clinics are available through the Branch HNO Administration Manual 51

52 Section 4 Development Program Delivery of Specialty Clinics Specialty Clinics have two components to them: a classroom and an on-ice session. Classroom Session Length will vary depending upon the number of skills to be presented. Each skill will require approximately minutes of class. Content will include: - Video presentation - Group discussion of the skills to be illustrated to the coaches - Group discussion of the format of the on-ice session - Review of the drill selections On-Ice Session Each clinic will require approximately 60 minutes of ice time. Please contact HNO to book any of these clinics, cost is very reasonable. New This Season Coaches Helping Coaches Mentoring Program Organizations within HNO will be informed of the Coaches Helping Coaches Mentoring Program. This program is committed to giving back to the community, please check out our website (hockeyhno.com) under Mentorship for more information HNO Administration Manual 52

53 Section 4 Development Program 4.3 Speak Out Program Speak Out is a National education program focusing on the prevention of bullying, harassment, and abuse in hockey. The program is comprised of a four-hour workshop, the workshop is mandatory for all coaches, managers, trainers, volunteers, and officials within our Branch. Purpose: To impact on the attitudes, skills and knowledge of the instructor/ coach/ volunteer that will result in a safe, sportsmanlike environment for all players. Goal: To educate and inform all coaches and volunteers on i. Knowing the difference between harassment and abuse ii. Understanding and applying prevention strategies iii. Applying response skills to harassment and abuse iv. Demonstrating a positive attitude towards becoming leaders in establishing a safe, sportsmanlike environment for all players Requirements: i. Four hour clinic ii. Officials who turn sixteen (16) will be required to take the workshop. iii. Can be run during the day or evening and in conjunction with another clinic (i.e. Trainers). iv. One time only attendance is required, attendance at a workshop is mandatory. v. Upon completion a wallet size card with registration number will be issued. You will also be entered into the Hockey Northwestern Ontario database system. Respect In Sport Effective the season, Respect In Sport is the on line equivalent to Speak Out. This HC e-learning program allows the member the option of participating in the classroom setting of Speak Out, or completing the Respect In Sport program, through the convenience of your computer. The on-line course curriculum is broken into six (6), 30 minute modules and includes audio/visual presentations, quizzes and printable handouts. Respect in Sport can be taken at: Note as with Speak Out, the member must be 16 years of age by December 31 to be certified. No cards will be given out for Respect in Sport, card # would be RIS HNO Administration Manual 53

54 Section 4 Development Program 4.4 Hockey Trainers Certification Program The Hockey Trainers Certification Program is a risk management and safety education program for the volunteer Trainers on Minor, Junior, Female, and Senior hockey teams. This program is comparable to the Hockey Canada Safety Program (H.C.S.P). The course is delivered via a classroom setting or through an online course. The program is dedicated to the ideals of safety, enjoyment, sportsmanship, education and honesty in the game of hockey. The program is intended to promote the highest standards of proper conduct and integrity in the field of hockey training. The HTCP / H.C.S.P offers three levels of certification designed to assist the individual trainer as his experience grows. Goal: To have all Trainers implement effective risk management programs with their own teams, where safety is the first priority, both on and off the ice. Program Overview i. Level I Clinic ii. Level II- Standard First Aid training and C.P.R or professional status iii. Level III Clinic: advanced program, enhancing skill and knowledge level. Topics include practical, team, and travel nutrition, shoulder and knee injuries and an introduction to athletic taping skills. Note: Re-certification is required every three (3) years and the minimum age requirement is sixteen (16) years old. All teams within the Branch must have one person registered to their team who has completed this program. A Renewal Package is available to a trainer (card expired 2011) that has a valid Standard First Aid or approved professional qualification (the date on the card will be used as the expiry date). A copy of this certification is required by the Branch Office in order to issue the Level II certificate, card, shoulder patch, and update status of your certification. Online Trainer s Course Starting with the season, the trainers level 1certification and level 1 recertification courses can be completed online at The cost of the online program is $85.00+HST for a level 1 and $65.00+HST for a level recertification HNO Administration Manual 54

55 Section 4 Development Program Note: For the season, a person has the option to attend the classroom or go online for Level 1 clinic or re-certification at Level 1. Participants will be issued a card with number & new expiry date. HNO Constitution, , Regulation E 5. A minimum of one (1) Team Official for all teams must be certified in the Hockey Trainers Certification Program (HTCP). 5. A minimum of one (1) Team Official for all Junior, AAA or Representative teams must be certified in the Hockey Trainers Certification Program (HTCP), Level Two. 4.5 HNO Skill Testing Program The goal of the program is to raise awareness of the importance of skill development and establish a system to measure and celebrate skill. The program is recommended for players registered in Novice, Atom, Pee Wee and Bantam. If any teams / Associations are interested please contact HNO, stopwatches / shooter tutors, etc. are available HNO Administration Manual 55

56 Section 4 Development Program 4.6 Initiation Program and Jamboree Guidelines The goals, philosophy, and objectives of the program are: i. Learn-to-Play program for hockey beginners aged four (4) to eight (8). ii. Teach basic hockey skills so that players can enjoy the game. iii. Assist in the development, refining and enhancement of basic motor patterns. iv. Develop and encourage the concept of team play through player participation in on and off ice activities. v. Implement fitness, fair play and cooperation aspects within the fun of the game. A motion was passed that in the hockey season the Initiation Program 1, which consists of four (4), five (5), and six (6) year olds, will adhere strictly to the Initiation Program curriculum and participate only in Jamborees. For Novice Policy, refer to HNO Constitution Evaluation Requirements: i. Attendance and participation in the revised Intro to Coach (approximately four to five hours). ii. Each attendee will have the option of buying the Initiation Program manual and upon completion will receive a certificate of completion. Jamboree Guidelines A Jamboree is a fun hockey event designed to develop skills and interest in Minor Hockey and is open to registered players in Initiation Program 1. Goal: Promote fair play, sportsmanship, and the Initiation Program while minimizing competitive play and individual and team awards. Objectives: i. Provide an opportunity for skill development to grassroots hockey players, parents, and coaches. ii. Provide fun competition for grassroots athletes. iii. Provide educational awareness to parents in the values of the Initiation Program. iv. Promote fair play, sportsmanship, and the Initiation Program HNO Administration Manual 56

57 Section 4 Development Program What a Jamboree is not: It is not a hockey tournament. Therefore, there shall not be any representative teams, all star or specially affiliated teams and a jamboree shall not be held in conjunction with or as part of a sanctioned hockey tournament. Participation Guidelines: i. There will be no exhibition games granted. ii. A Jamboree must consist of three or more Initiation Program 1 teams. iii. No Initiation Program 1 teams may participate in out-of-branch activities. Eligibility: i. Associations who actively subscribe to and utilize the Hockey Canada Program. It is recommended by HNO that Host Associations include all of their club teams or Initiation Program 1 participants when organizing their event. ii. If a player is registered in Initiation Program, that player can only participate in a Jamboree. Note: Travel Permits have not been normally required for a Jamboree. However, HNO will now issue these permits free of charge and no team or Association will travel to a Jamboree without first obtaining a travel permit. Host Associations holding a Jamboree must notify Hockey Northwestern Ontario of the dates and the number of participants prior to their event. Tournament sanction permits will be issued provided that the Jamboree rules are followed: i. Pucks- four (4) ounces ii. Playing Surface- 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 of the regulation playing surface iii. Goals- regulation goals are not mandatory iv. Pre-Game Warm up- suggested that players have sufficient warm up time to prevent injury (four to five minutes). v. Number of players on a team- maximum of sixteen (16) players and a minimum of eleven (11), both numbers including a goaltender. vi. Number of players on the ice- six (6) to nine (9) players maximum, including a goaltender, per team vii. Goaltender- the goaltender may wear goaltender equipment viii. Face-offs- traditional face offs occur only after a change of players or following a goal HNO Administration Manual 57

58 Section 4 Development Program ix. Ice Time- it is mandatory that players playing together on the ice be replaced after a maximum of three minutes of non-stop playing time. x. Body Contact- no intentional body contact is permitted at any time. xi. Penalties- penalties do not cause a short-handed situation. The penalized player is removed and replaced with another player. Any player guilty of an immediate infraction is immediately expelled from the game. xii. Officials- no referees, timekeepers, scorekeepers, or goal judges are required. xiii. Statistics- no score sheets required or statistics kept. xiv. Game- initiation instructor or Initiation Program 1 volunteers may be on skates on the ice to direct team and ensure proper playing of the game. Players must be rotated from one position to another, including goaltenders. At least one period of the game to consist of skills session. xv. Participation- all participants shall receive a token of participation (e.g. crest, certificate, ribbon, etc.) HNO Administration Manual 58

59 Section 4 Development Program 4.7 Team Ontario Under-17 Regional Camp Hockey Canada Program of Excellence The Team Ontario Under-17 program is an integral part of the Program of Excellence and is coordinated through Hockey Development Centre for Ontario (HDCO). The Program of Excellence allows Hockey Canada to identify, evaluate and develop elite athletes for future national programs. The program consists of: i. The Regional/ Provincial Under-17 Teams ii. The National Under-18 Program iii. Canada s National Junior Team (Under-20) Team Ontario Under-17 Regional Camp Eighty-four players are selected from the various regional camps held throughout the province during April and May, to participate in the Team Ontario Under-17 Provincial Evaluation Camp. There is representation at the camp from each Branch/ Division within Ontario. Goals: i. To provide players with an intensive training opportunity, both on and off the ice. ii. To continue the process of identifying players who will move on to the Provincial Ontario Under-17 Program. Eligibility Requirements*: i. Participant must be a resident of Ontario ii. Open to players sixteen (16) years of age *Players born in 1996 will be eligible to participate in Under-17 Camp in April Tentative Camp is scheduled for April / HNO Administration Manual 59

60 Section 4 Development Program 4.8 OHL/ HNO Under-16 Program of Excellence The OHL Under-16 Program of Excellence is an opportunity to introduce players and their parents to high performance hockey, the Program of Excellence, and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Program: Players will participate in intense, high performance on and off ice training sessions. Several seminars will cover topics such as sports psychology, nutrition, drug and alcohol awareness, as well as strength and conditioning. Eligibility Requirements: Player registered within HNO, priority given to those who played at the AAA level. Eligible athletes for the season will be from the 1997/1998 age group. Tentative Dates are April nd, HNO Administration Manual 60

61 Section 4 Development Program 4.9 Hockey Canada Skills Development Program was developed in 1997 by the Canadian Hockey Association (CHA) and is now entering into its eleventh (11 th ) season. The primary objective of the program is to provide a vehicle for players and coaches to further the fundamental skills required to play the game of hockey. This is accomplished through weekend development camps for players. Registration to the Hockey Canada Skills Development Camp is limited to a maximum of seventy-two (72) players, including goaltenders and is usually intended for Atom and Peewee age players. Each player attending camp will receive: Hockey Camp Skills Camp Jersey Water bottle Hockey Northwestern Ontario will work with Ontario Regional Manager Darryl Boynton in order for Hockey Canada to deliver this program. Sample Daily Itinerary EVENT TIME LOCATION Registration 8:00 8:30 Lobby Intros- Videos 8:30 9:00 Meeting Room Dress for On-Ice 9:00 9:30 Dressing Room On-Ice Session 9:30 10:45 On-Ice Team Building 11:15 12:15 Meeting Room Lunch / Videos 12:15 1:30 TBD Dress for On-Ice 1:30 2:00 Dressing Room On-Ice Session 2:00 3:15 On-Ice Off Ice Skills Development 3:30 4:30 Meeting Room Parents Seminar 12:30 1:30 Meeting Room Camp Cost to be determined HNO Administration Manual 61