NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION BULLETIN # SEASON

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1 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION BULLETIN # SEASON NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 (705) (705) (FAX)

2 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) BULLETIN #1 September 2014 NOHA Office Hours The NOHA office will be open to the public and available to answer your calls from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. If you require any service after these hours, please contact your NOHA District Council Director. Head Contact In 2011 at the Hockey Canada Annual General Meeting, a new rule to address contact to the head was approved. The following rule changes came into effect for the 2011/12 season: Rule 6.5 Head Contact (a) In minor hockey and female hockey, a minor penalty shall be assessed to any player who accidentally contacts an opponent in the head, face or neck with his stick or any part of the player s body or equipment. (b) In minor hockey and female hockey, a double minor penalty or a major and a game misconduct penalty, at the discretion of the referee and based on the degree of violence of impact shall be assessed to any player who intentionally contacts an opponent in the head, face or neck with her stick or any part of the player s body or equipment. (c) In junior hockey and senior hockey, a minor and a misconduct penalty, or a major and a game misconduct penalty, at the discretion of the referee based on the degree of violence of impact, shall be assessed to any player who checks an opponent in the head in any manner. (d) A major and a game misconduct penalty, or a match penalty shall be assessed any player who injures an opponent under this rule. (e) A match penalty shall be assessed any player who deliberately attempts to injure or deliberately injures an opponent under this rule. Note: All contact above the shoulders (neck, face and head) is to be called Head Contact under one of the above (In minor hockey and female hockey).

3 - 2 - Harassment and Abuse The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) has introduced an increased emphasis on harassment and abuse towards game officials. Below is rule 9.2 from the Hockey Canada Referee s Case Book/Rule Combination: Rule Harassment of Officials, Unsportsmanlike Conduct/Misconduct Team officials shall be responsible for their conduct and that of their players at all times. They must endeavor to prevent disorderly conduct before, during or after the game, on or off the ice and any place in the rink. The Referee may assess penalties to any of the above team officials for failure to do so and shall report full details of the incident to the President. (a) A Minor penalty shall be assessed to any player or team official who challenges or disputes the rulings of any official during the game or who displays unsportsmanlike conduct. If a player or goaltender persists, she shall be assessed a Misconduct penalty and any further disputes will result in a Game Misconduct penalty being assessed to the offending player or goaltender. If a team official persists, she shall immediately be assessed a Game Misconduct penalty. A Referee is not required to assess a Minor penalty under this rule before assessing the Misconduct or Game Misconduct, but may assess either of these penalties initially. (b) A Misconduct penalty shall be assessed on any player who: (1) uses obscene, profane or abusive language or gestures to any person. (2) persists in disputing or shows disrespect for the ruling of any official. (3) intentionally knocks or shoots the puck out of reach of an official who is retrieving it. A player who, after receiving a Misconduct penalty, persists in any of the actions of (b) above, shall be assessed a Game Misconduct penalty. Note: In the case of a team official, a Bench Minor penalty shall be assessed instead of a Misconduct penalty. A team official after receiving a Bench Minor penalty would receive a Game Misconduct penalty if the actions continue. A Referee is not required to assess a Bench Minor penalty under this rule before assessing a Game Misconduct penalty. (c) If the Referee is unable to identify the person responsible for the use of obscene, profane or abusive language, a Bench Minor penalty shall be assessed the offending team.

4 - 3 - (d) A Misconduct penalty shall be assessed any player who does not proceed immediately and directly to the penalty bench when she has been penalized. Where the penalized player causes any delay by returning for her equipment (gloves, sticks, etc...), the Misconduct penalty shall apply. The equipment shall be delivered to her on the penalty bench by a player of her team on the ice at the time of the infraction. Note: It shall be necessary to place a substitute on the penalty bench. Such substitute may return to the ice as soon as the Misconduct penalty to the offending player commences. (e)a Misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player who shows any course of conduct (including threatening and abusive language or gestures or similar actions) designed to incite an opponent into incurring a penalty. (f) Any player or team official who engages in verbal taunts, insults or intimidation based on discriminatory grounds (race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, language) shall be assessed a Gross Misconduct penalty and the Referee shall report full details of the incident to the President. Notwithstanding the above, at the discretion of the Referee, a Gross Misconduct penalty may be assessed for any infraction to any player or team official. Note: Officials must complete a game report and report to the President any penalty incurred under Rule 9.2 (f). (g) A Misconduct penalty shall be assessed any player or players who, except for taking her position on the penalty bench, enters or remains in the Referee s crease while the Referee is reporting to or consulting with any game official, including the Linesmen, Timekeeper, Penalty Timekeeper, Official Scorer or Announcer. (h)where a team official has been assessed a Game Misconduct penalty under this rule, the Referee shall report the individual in full details to the President, who may assess further penalties. i) A Bench Minor penalty shall be assessed a team where any player or team official on the bench protests an official s ruling through verbal or physical gestures that may be considered disrespectful in any way, or who bangs the boards or ice surface with a stick or any other object in protest of the ruling. (j) When the player on the ice commits the infraction described in (i), the Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalty shall be assessed.

5 - 4 - On-Ice Team Officials to Wear Helmets The Ontario Hockey Federation passed the following motion on February 16, 2008: All Minor Hockey team officials, volunteers and NCCP Instructors are required to wear CSA approved helmets during all on-ice activities. Trainers or any other team officials who enter the ice surface for the purpose of attending an injured player are exempt from this rule. Any person found to be in violation of this rule will receive a warning for a first offence, a two week suspension for a second offence, and a one year suspension for a third offence. For further information or clarification, please contact your Executive Member. Hockey Canada Booklets The booklet Safety Requires Teamwork/Safety For All that outlines the Hockey Canada insurance program, risk management and harassment and abuse guidelines is now available on the NOHA website under Safety - Insurance. They will not be available in print format. Team Travel Insurance Please read the attached memo from the Ontario Hockey Federation regarding travel insurance. It is highly recommended that teams traveling outside of the province obtain additional insurance and ensure that it covers sports-related injuries. Hockey Canada Volunteer Insurance There will be no charge for HC Volunteer Insurance. Volunteers are covered for HC Liability Insurance only. These volunteers are not covered to be on the ice or on the bench. Injured Players on the Bench The NOHA has received many calls about injured players being on the bench during hockey games. Please be advised of the following Hockey Canada Playing Rule 9 (c): Only players in uniform and a maximum of five team officials shall be permitted to occupy the players bench. These individuals shall be registered and entered on the Official game report. A maximum of five team officials may be recorded on the Official Game report.

6 - 5 - Residential Move Form This is a required registration document that must be completed and approved before a player s registration is validated. The OHF Residential Move Form must be attached to the player s record in the HCR for approval. At the request of the President of the NOHA, the signing officers of an Association, Club or single team entry, shall submit to the office of Executive Director of the NOHA, verifiable proof, in writing, of the residency of any player registered in the current season. In the case of disputed residency the ruling of the President shall be final. Any player moving residency within their own association may submit a completed Residential Move form only. No additional documentation is required (i.e. driver s license, bill etc.). Speak Out/Respect in Sport Certification HC/OHF/NOHA regulations require all Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Trainers and Managers to complete the HC Speak Out seminar or Respect in Sport Activity Leader program online component. Respect in Sport is available on the NOHA Website. Link: Body Checking in House League Hockey NOHA Regulations States: R No Rep Team will be allowed to play in a House League Tournament. R All teams or groups within the NOHA under the house league umbrella must play non-body checking. (See letters attached) Specialty Clinics As part of the National Coach Mentorship Program (NCMP), Hockey Canada has developed a series of Specialty Clinics to offer coaches a practical session on teaching various skills, tactics and systems. The Northern Ontario Hockey Association is pleased to offer the following five specialty clinics Skills and Drills, Small Area Games, Shooting and Scoring, Puck Control and Skating. Please contact Andrew Corradini at or via at accorradini@noha.on.ca for further information. Mouthguard Policy The NOHA adopted a policy at its Annual General Meeting in May, 2004, for the mandatory use of intra-oral mouthguard protection by each player participating in a Northern Ontario Hockey Association game or practice. At the AGM in May of 2004, the final policy regarding the use of an intra-oral mouthguard and the specifications for acceptable mouthguards were presented to the membership.

7 - 6 - Hockey Trainers Certification Program Level II Please see the attached information regarding the Level II Trainers certification. The cost is $5.65 (tax included) and is due by October 31 st. Hockey Tournament Sanction R.13.5 A tournament sanction permit will be issued only to the Minor Hockey organization which is the recognized governing body in a centre and which is affiliated with the NOHA. The sanction fees, a copy of the tournament rules, and a copy of the invitation must accompany your application into the NOHA office 60 days prior to the tournament. A list of teams who are entering the tournament must be forwarded to the NOHA office and the NOHA Council Director ten (10) days prior to the start of the tournament. The completed schedule can then be ed when the final draft is ready to be sent to all teams. All tournaments (house league and rep) are required to submit tournament reconciliation to the NOHA office sixty (60) days after the completion of the tournament. Tournament hosts must also submit all game sheets, tournament permits, final game schedule and HCR approved rosters to the NOHA office with their reconciliation. All tournaments are required to check the HCR approved rosters of each team participating to verify their eligibility. Once everything has been submitted, the NOHA office will inform the Association of any missing documents that did not come with the Tournament Reconciliation, and they will then help the Association secure them. If a sanctioned tournament changes anything on the tournament application that has already been approved, they must send the revised invitation and rules and regulations to all teams that have applied to notify them of the changes and allow them to withdraw with no penalty imposed. NOHA sanctioned tournaments will be added to the NOHA website once approved by the Council Director. It is suggested the earlier you submit your applications to the NOHA office, the more exposure your tournament will receive. Tournament Permit Request Form The NOHA has gone to an online tournament permit request. Each Association/Single Entry Team has been given two (2) access accounts to request tournament permits. Please contact your Association for information on how this is being dealt with in your Association. NOHA Website Please visit the NOHA website at for forms, tournaments, clinics, etc.

8 - 7 - Harassment and Abuse Report Form All Associations must provide documentation of their Harassment and Abuse implementation efforts to the NOHA office on an annual basis. Please find attached the form which was to have been completed and returned to the NOHA office by May 1 st. If you have not already completed this form, please do so and return to the NOHA Office immediately. NOHA Award Winners Congratulations to the following award winners: Angus Campbell Merit Award Ken Neeb Memorial Award Rick F. Albert Memorial Award Tom Pashby Trainers Award Robert Bellrose, Valley East Fred Burrows, Englehart Rick Barron, New Liskeard Dan Charette, Mindemoya HC/NOHA Officials Awards Congratulations to the following award winners: Most Deserving Official Marc Veilleux Timmins Jim Conners Memorial Award Alexi Rivet Haileybury Most Improved Official Denik Dorval Hearst Most Promising Official Kurtis Schoen - Astorville NOHA Officers and Council Directors A listing of the NOHA Officers and Council Directors for the season is included with this bulletin. Please contact them with any concerns you have. Registered Officials/Risk Management To be on the bench as a registered official of a team, you must be a minimum of 16 years of age and at least two (2) years older than the team you are registered with. Once again this season, there will be no registering as a stickboy. All coaches, assistant coaches, trainers and managers must be certified to go behind the bench or on the ice and be registered in the Hockey Canada Registry. (See certification requirements attached) Canadian Flags Canadian Flags must be worn on all hockey sweaters on the upper right chest or left sleeve. An order form is available on the NOHA website

9 - 8 - Affiliation Declaration Form Please find attached the NOHA Affiliation Declaration form. This form is to be completed by all Associations/Teams to declare which one of the three affiliations they will be using for the season. It must be forwarded to the NOHA office by October 15 th duly signed by the two signing officers of the Association (not the team). If a team is declaring the Specially Affiliated Players List (19 At Large Affiliation), this must be noted and the listing of the 19 players must also be submitted to the NOHA office. The final date for submission of the 19 At Large Affiliation List is January 15 th. No more players may be added after this date. Please note a player may not participate as an affiliated player until the Executive Director of the NOHA has approved the affiliation declaration. If using the 19 At Large Affiliation, the list must be in the NOHA office and approved prior to a player participating as an affiliated player. Failure to comply may result in loss of affiliation privileges for the season. Please refer to the NOHA Constitution, Regulation 7. Harassment and Abuse It has been brought to the attention of the NOHA Executive that some members of the NOHA have been verbally abusive to the NOHA Executive and NOHA office staff. In today s society and with the HC Speak Out program, this type of behaviour will not be tolerated. The NOHA Executive and office staff are here to help you and by working together and communicating in a civil manner, this will benefit everyone. Thank you for your cooperation. Late Payments A motion was put forth at the September 1999 Executive Meeting that the NOHA start charging an interest rate of 2% per 30 days on late due monies owed to the NOHA after a 30 day period. The NOHA office will be enforcing this motion for the season. 2% per month will be charged on overdue accounts. NOHA AGM 2015 The 96 th NOHA Annual General Meeting for 2015 will be held in Sault Ste. Marie at the Comfort Suites and Conference Centre from May 1-3, Rooms will be available at a rate of $110 plus HST for Junior King Suites and $119 plus HST for Double Queen Suites. Video Recorders Cell Phones The NOHA has banned the use of video recorders, including cell phones and other electronic devices with video capabilities (still and motion) from the bench area at all NOHA sanctioned events.

10 - 9 - E-Bulletin Rink Report For those of you that we have an address for, you have been receiving the NOHA Rink Report (weekly e-bulletins). This has been developed to help keep our membership informed. If you would like to receive this bulletin, please lleggett@noha.on.ca. NOHA Annual Meeting Minutes The minutes from the 95 th NOHA AGM are available on the NOHA website. NOHA TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS The NOHA Playoff Committee is still working on the confirmation of the dates and locations. Once they have been confirmed they will be posted on the website under Tournament of Champions Please ensure that you complete the registration form (attached) and submit it to the NOHA Office along with the appropriate fees by December 1 st. Please review NOHA Regulations 9.3, 9.8 and 9.9. R.9.3. A) Participation in the Tournament of Champions is optional. Teams who want to participate must send their application and applicable fees to the NOHA Office by December 1st. If application fees are not received at the NOHA Office by December 1st, then the NOHA will invoice your Association for the Tournament of Champions registration fee plus $ After December 1st, the NOHA will not accept any entries. B) Where Associations have more than one (1) team per Division, they must determine which team attends the Tournament of Champions (one per Division). In any category if the Tournament of Champions requires more teams, Associations may send more than one (1) team per Division as determined by the NOHA Play-off Committee. This must be done by December 1st. R.9.8. If an Association has been awarded to host a NOHA Tournament Of Champions, they must declare, in writing, by October 1st if they are unable to register a team. R.9.9. A) Any team withdrawing from the Tournament of Champions after December 1st shall forfeit their monies to the NOHA.

11 B) Any team, in the opinion of the NOHA Board of Directors, which fails to fulfill its obligation in any league play-offs or NOHA Tournament of Champions during any season shall be refused entry in the NOHA for the following season and all players registered with said team shall be declared free agents. Please contact your Council Director to set up Coaches, Trainers, Initiation, Checking, and Speak Out clinics in your area. Attached: NOHA Officers and Council Directors Certification Requirements Hockey Canada Skills Development Camps IBAO Goaltender Outreach Program NOHA Affiliation Package Minor Hockey Player Transfer Form Hockey Canada Bulletin Non-Sanctioned Leagues OHF Letter Non-Sanctioned Leagues Hockey Trainers Certification Program Level II Canadian Flag Patch Order Form Minor Hockey Players Volunteering to help out Request to participate in Exhibition Game Exhibition Games Outside of the NOHA Dryland Training Program Insurance Certificate Request Position Changes for Team Staff Specialty Instructors Insurance Hockey Canada Important Message Regarding Hazing Local Association Harassment/Abuse Monitoring Form Hockey Team Travel Information Team Tournament Permit Request Body Checking in Tournaments within OHF Policy Tournament Hosting Check List Application for Hockey Tournament Sanction Canadian Teams playing in the United States Hockey Canada Co-Ed Dressing Room Policy NOHA Policy Mouthguards OHF Minimum Suspension List OHF Official Game Report Penalty Codes Hockey Canada Injury Report NOHA Tournament of Champions Criteria for Change of Category Inserts: NOHA Constitution OHF Constitution Hockey Canada Playing Rules Hockey Canada Constitution (Associations only)

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13 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION OFFICERS & COUNCIL DIRECTORS SEASON Past President Bryce Kulik, 195 Moore St. Res: South Porcupine P0N 1H0 Fax: President John Jamieson, 185 Margaret Ave Res: Lively, P3Y 1N1 Fax: st Vice President Claudette Myre, 4628 Country Club Dr. Res: Azilda, P0M 1B0 Fax: nd Vice President Fred Burrows, RR #1 Res: Englehart P0J 1H0 Fax: rd Vice President Hugh Riddle, 775 Skead Road Res: Garson, P3L 1N2 Fax: Council Directors District #1 Ted Zajac, 124 Legion Drive Res: South Porcupine P0N 1H0 Fax: District #2 Hugh Riddle, 775 Skead Road Res: Garson, P3L 1N2 Fax: District #3 Dan Raycroft, 100 Lawson Ave. Res: Sault Ste. Marie,P6B 4G1 Fax: District #4 Sue Shepherdson, Box 2630 Res: New Liskeard, P0J 1P0 Fax: District #5 District #6 District #7 Gayle Payette, Box 218 Res: M Chigeeng P0P 1G0 Fax: gaylepayette@gmail.com District #8 Oscar Clouthier, 1332 Rose Marie Ave. Res: Sudbury, P3A 4E5 Fax: oclouthier@persona.ca District #9 Lisa Stewart, Box 487 Res : Hornepayne, P0M 1Z0 Fax : jjournal@bell.net NOHA Office Executive Director Jason Marchand, 110 Lakeshore Dr. North Bay P1A 2A8 Bus: jmarchand@noha.on.ca Fax: Office Manager Kiersten Maitland kmaitland@noha.on.ca Bus: Administrative Assistants Adam Morell amorell@noha.on.ca Bus: Lindsay Leggett lleggett@noha.on.ca Bus: Technical Director Andrew Corradini acorradini@noha.on.ca Bus: Director of Officials Dan Raycroft danandjill@shaw.ca Res:

14 OHF Minimum Suspension List Minor Hockey The following are minimum suspensions that shall be imposed for infractions, which occur in all OHF exhibition, league, and play-off games, during the current playing season for Minor Hockey. Note that these suspensions are over and above any imposed by Hockey Canada rules. Notice re: Clarifications These are minimum suspensions. Additional suspensions will be imposed wherever conditions and circumstance warrant. It is the responsibility of each team manager and / or coach to ensure their players sit out their appropriate suspensions. When in doubt as to the relevant suspension, contact the association office. If unable to contact the league office, sit player(s) in question out until clarification can be obtained. These suspensions are in addition to game incurred. Match Penalty reports will be forwarded to the appropriate Member Partner for further review. M = Misconduct GM = Game Misconduct MP = Match Penalty GRM = Gross Misconduct Misconducts & Game Misconducts H.C. Rule Suspension M10 Throwing Stick Over Boards 9.8 (d) 0 Games M11 Refusing to Surrender Stick for Measurement 3.3 (f) 0 Games M12 Player Interference/Distraction During Penalty Shot 4.9 (f) 0 Games M13 Goalkeeper Violation/Infraction During Penalty Shot 4.9 (f) 0 Games M14 Equipment/Facemask Worn Incorrectly 3.6 (d, f) 0 Games M20 Disputing Call of Official 9.2 (a) 0 Games M21 Harassment of Official/Unsportsmanlike Conduct 9.2 (b) 0 Games M22 Inciting 9.2 (e) 0 Games M23 Entering Referee s Crease 9.2 (g) 0 Games M34 Failure to go to the Player s Bench or Neutral Area 6.7 (g) 0 Games M35 Failure to go directly to Penalty Bench 9.2 (d) 0 Games GM20 Disputing Call of Official 9.2 (a) 1 Game GM21 Disputing Call with Official: Verbal Abuse of a Game Official 9.2 (b) 3 Games GM26 Second Misconduct Same Game 4.5 (c) 1 Game GM28 Interference from the Bench 7.3 (c, d) 2 Games GM30 Fighting 1 st Offense Games 2 nd Offense Games 3 rd Offense 6.7 Indefinite GM31 2 nd Fight, Same stoppage of play (3 rd, 4 th, etc ) 6.7 (h) 3 Games GM32 Player(s) 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th Player into Fight 6.7 (h) 3 Games GM33* Leaving the Players bench or Penalty Box 9.5 (a, b, c) 3 Games GM33* Coach identified as having the 1 st Player leave the players bench or penalty 9.5 (a, b, c) 3 Games bench and GM34 GM34 Leaving the Penalty Box to start a fight 9.5 (a) 4 Games GM36 Instigator (minor + Game Misconduct) 6.7 (b) 3 Games GM37 Aggressor (minor + Game Misconduct) 6.7 (b) 3 Games GM39 Hairpulling, Grab Face Mask/Helmet/Chin Strap (Major + Game Misconduct) 6.1 (d) 2 Games GM50 Checking from Behind (Minor + Game Misconduct) 6.4 (a) 1 Game GM51 Checking from Behind (Major + Game Misconduct) 6.4 (a) 3 Games GM53 High Sticking (Major + Game Misconduct) 8.3 (a, b) 2 Games GM54 Cross Checking (Major + Game Misconduct) 8.2 (a, b, c, d) 2 Games GM55 Slashing (Major + Game Misconduct) 8.4 (a, b) 2 Games GE56 Game Ejections Games GM57 Boarding/Body Checking (Major + Game Misconduct) Games GM58 Elbowing/Kneeing (Major + Game Misconduct) Games GM59 Charging (Major + Game Misconduct) Games GM64 Verbal Abuse/Gestures/Taunting of or by any Team Official or Player 9.2(a, b) 2 Games GM68 Kick Shot (with injury Major + Game Misconduct) Games GM71 Head Contact (Major + Game Misconduct) 1 st Offence 6.5 (b, d) 3 Games 2 nd Offence 6.5 (b, d) 4 Games 3 rd Offence 6.5 (b, d) Indefinite GM73 Tripping (Major + Game Misconduct) 7.4 (a, b) 2 Games GM74 Interference (Major + Game Misconduct) 7.3 (a, b, e) 2 Games GM75 Holding (Major + Game Misconduct) 7.1 (a, b) 2 Games GM76 Hooking (Major + Game Misconduct) 7.2 (a, b) 2 Games GM77 Roughing (Major + Game Misconduct) 6.7 (k, i) 2 Games GM78 Goaltender Drop Kick Puck (with injury Major + Game Misconduct) 4.11 (f) 2 Games GM79 Refusing to Start Play (Coach Major + Game Misconduct) (a) Indefinite GM80 Team Official Interference/Distraction during Penalty Shot 4.9 (f) 1 Game GM81 Leaving the Bench without Clearance from the Referee (Assessed to coach if altercation results in penalties at end of game) 9.5 (i) 2 Games

15 Gross Misconducts GRM60 Travesty of the Game Games GRM61 Obscene Gesture Games GRM62 Removing Helmet and/or chinstrap 3.6 (c) 3 Games GRM63 Discriminatory Slur 9.2 (f) Indefinite GRM66 Head Butt Team Official (Double Minor + Gross Misconduct) 6.1 (b) 3 Games GRM67 Butt End Team Official (Double Minor + Gross Misconduct) Games GRM68 Spearing Team Official (Double Minor + Gross Misconduct) Games GRM69 Goaltender Refusing to remove mask for Identification 3.5 (d) 3 Games Match Penalties MP24 Threatening an Official 9.6 (a) 6 Games MP25 Physical Abuse of an Official 9.6 (b, c) 7 Games MP29 Spitting Games MP38 Fighting Ring or Tape on Hand(s) 6.7 (e) 3 Games MP40 Attempt to Injure Games MP41 Deliberate Injury Games MP42 Butt Ending Games MP43 Grabbing Face Mask / Helmet / Chin Strap 6.1 (d) 4 Games MP44 Hair Pulling 6.1 (d) 4 Games MP45 Kicking 6.1 (c) 4 Games MP46 Spearing Games MP47 Head Butting 6.1 (b) 4 Games MP52 Checking from Behind Games MP71 Head Contact 1 st Offence 6.5 (d, e) 4 Games 2 nd Offence 6.5 (d, e) Indefinite * GM33 Coaches penalty will be noted on the front and back of the game sheet of the Officials copy only. Penalty to coach is automatic as a result of player receiving GM33, coach not to be ejected as a result of this penalty being assessed. APPROVED BY THE OHF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

16 OHF Official Game Report Penalty Codes & Abbreviations Minor Hockey Misconducts & Game Misconducts Code Infraction HC Rule M10 Throwing Stick Over Boards 9.8 (d) M11 Refusing to Surrender Stick for Measurement 3.3 (f) M12 Player Interference/Distraction During Penalty Shot 4.9 (f) M13 Goalkeeper Violation/Infraction During Penalty Shot 4.9 (f) M14 Equipment/Facemask Worn Incorrectly 3.6 (d, f) M20 Disputing Call of Official 9.2 (a) M21 Harassment of Official/Unsportsmanlike Conduct 9.2 (b) M22 Inciting 9.2 (e) M23 Entering Referee's Crease 9.2 (g) M34 Failure to go to the Players' Bench or Neutral Area 6.7 (g) M35 Failure to go directly to Penalty Bench 9.2 (d) GM20 Disputing Call of Official 9.2 (a) GM21 Disputing Call with Official: Verbal Abuse of a Game Official 9.2 (b) GM26 Second Misconduct Same Game 4.5 (c) GM28 Interference from the Bench 7.3 (c,d) GM30 Fighting 6.7 GM31 2nd Fight, Same stoppage of play (3rd, 4th, etc ) 6.7 (h) GM32 Player(s) 3rd, 4th, 5th Player into Fight 6.7 (h) *GM33 Leaving the Players bench or Penalty Box 9.5 (a, b, c) *GM33 Coach identified as having the 1 st Player leave the players bench or penalty bench and GM (a, b, c) GM34 Leaving the Penalty Box to start a fight 9.5 (a) GM36 Instigator (minor + Game Misconduct) 6.7 (b) GM37 Aggressor (minor + Game Misconduct) 6.7 (b) GM39 Hairpulling, Grab Face Mask/Helmet/Chin Strap (Major + Game Misconduct) 6.1 (d) GM50 Checking from Behind (Minor + Game Misconduct) 6.4 (a) GM51 Checking from Behind (Major + Game Misconduct) 6.4 (a) GM53 High Sticking (Major + Game Misconduct) 8.3 (b) GM54 Cross Checking (Major + Game Misconduct) 8.2 (a,b,c,d) GM55 Slashing (Major + Game Misconduct) 8.4 (a,b) GE56 Game Ejection 4.6 GM57 Boarding/Body Checking (Major + Game Misconduct) 6.2 GM58 Elbowing/Kneeing (Major + Game Misconduct) 6.6 GM59 Charging (Major + Game Misconduct) 6.3 GM64 Verbal Abuse/Gestures/Taunting of or by any Team Official or Player 9.2(a, b) GM68 Kick Shot (with injury - Major + Game Misconduct) 9.4 GM71 Head Contact (Major + Game Misconduct) 6.5 (b,d) GM73 Tripping (Major + Game Misconduct) 7.4 (a,b) GM74 Interference (Major + Game Misconduct) 7.3 (a,b,e) GM75 Holding (Major + Game Misconduct) 7.1 (a,b) GM76 Hooking (Major + Game Misconduct) 7.2 (a,b) GM77 Roughing (Major + Game Misconduct) 6.7 (k,i) GM78 Goaltender Drop Kick Puck (with injury Major + Game Misconduct) 4.11 (f) GM79 Refusing to Start Play (Coach Major + Game Misconduct) (a) GM80 Team Official Interference/Distraction During Penalty Shot 4.9 (f) GM81 Leaving the Bench without Clearance from the Referee (Assessed to coach if altercation results in penalties at end of game) 9.5 (i) *GM33 - Coaches' penalty will be noted on the front and back of the game sheet of the Official's copy only. Penalty to Coach is automatic as a result of a player receiving a GM33. Coach not to be ejected from the current game as a result of this penalty being assessed.

17 OHF Official Game Report Penalty Codes & Abbreviations Minor Hockey Match Penalties Code Infraction HC Rule MP24 Threatening an Official 9.6 (a) MP25 Physical Abuse of an Official 9.6 (b, c) MP29 Spitting 9.7 MP38 Fighting - Ring or Tape on Hand (s) 6.7 (e) MP40 Attempt to Injure 6.1 MP41 Deliberate Injury 6.1 MP42 Butt Ending 8.1 MP43 Grabbing Face Mask/Helmet/Chin Strap 6.1 (d) MP44 Hair Pulling 6.1 (d) MP45 Kicking 6.1 (c) MP46 Spearing 8.5 MP47 Head Butting 6.1 (b) MP52 Checking from Behind 6.4 MP71 Head Contact 6.5 (d,e) Gross Misconducts Code Infraction HC Rule GRM60 Travesty of the Game 4.7 GRM61 Obscene Gesture 4.7 GRM62 Removing Helmet and/or chinstrap 3.6 (c) GRM63 Discriminatory Slur 9.2 (f) GRM66 Head Butt - Team Official (Double Minor + Gross Misconduct ) 6.1 (b) GRM67 Butt End - Team Official (Double Minor + Gross Misconduct) 8.1 GRM68 Spearing - Team Official (Double Minor + Gross Misconduct) 8.5 GRM69 Goaltender Refusing to Remove Mask for Identification 3.5 (d) CLARIFICATIONS These are minimum suspensions. Additional suspensions will be imposed wherever conditions and circumstance warrant. It is the responsibility of each team manager and / or coach to ensure their players sit out their appropriate suspensions. When in doubt as to the relevant suspension, contact the association office. If unable to contact the league office, sit player(s) in question out until clarification can be obtained. These suspensions are in addition to game incurred. Match Penalty reports will be forwarded to the appropriate Member Partner for further review. Minor and Major Penalty Abbreviations AGG Aggressor HO Holding BC Body Checking HP Handling the Puck BDG Boarding HS High Sticking BM Bench Minor IE Illegal Equipment BRS Broken Stick IP Ineligible Player BUTT Butt Ending INS Instigator CC Cross Checking INT Interference CFB Checking from Behind INTGT Interference/Protection of Goalie CHG Charging KNE Kneeing DE Dangerous Equipment LPB Leaving Penalty Bench DG Delay of Game PS Penalty Shot ELB Elbowing RAW Roughing After the Whistle FI Fighting RH Removes Helmet FLPB First to Leave Players /Penalty Bench RO Roughing FMSK Face Masking SL Slashing FOP Falling on the Puck SP Spearing GLC Goalie Leaving Crease TMP Too Many Players HB Head Butting TR Tripping HC Head Contact TS Throwing the Stick HKG Hooking USC Unsportsmanlike Conduct Penalty Coding GM Game Misconduct Penalty 2 Minor Penalty (2 Minutes) GRM Gross Misconduct Penalty 5 Major Penalty (5 Minutes) MP Match Penalty 10 Misconduct Penalty (10 Minutes) GE Game Ejection

18 Date: May 21, 2014 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) To: NOHA Minor Hockey Associations NOHA Single Entry Teams From: John Jamieson Re: Certification Requirements Initiation and Novice House League Teams All Coaches and Assistant Coaches require Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader and Initiation Program certification. All Trainers require valid trainer s certification (3 year term) and Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader certification. All Managers require Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader certification. Maximum of two Managers and two Trainers registered per team. All Coaches, Trainers, and Managers require a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check to be submitted to their Minor Hockey Association or Single Entry Team. (Each team must have at least one certified coach and at least one certified trainer) Novice Representative Teams All Coaches and Assistant Coaches require Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader, and Coach Level (taken prior to the year 2004) or Development 1 certification. All Trainers require valid trainer s certification (3 year term) and Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader certification. All Managers require Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader certification. Maximum of two Managers and two Trainers registered per team. All Coaches, Trainers, and Managers require a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check to be submitted to their Minor Hockey Association or Single Entry Team. (Each team must have at least one certified coach and at least one certified trainer) Atom Representative and House League Teams All Coaches and Assistant Coaches require Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader, and Coach Level (taken prior to the year 2004) or Development 1 certification. A minimum of one Coach or Assistant Coach must have Checking certification. All Trainers require valid trainer s certification (3 year term) and Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader certification. All Managers require Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader certification.

19 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) Maximum of two Managers and two Trainers registered per team. All Coaches, Trainers, and Managers require a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check to be submitted to their Minor Hockey Association or Single Entry Team. (Each team must have at least one certified coach and at least one certified trainer) Peewee, Bantam and Midget Representative and House League Teams All Coaches and Assistant Coaches require Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader, Checking, and Coach Level (taken prior to the year 2004) or Development 1 certification. All Trainers require valid trainer s certification (3 year term) and Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader certification. All Managers require Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader certification. Maximum of two Managers and two Trainers registered per team. All Coaches, Trainers, and Managers require a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check to be submitted to their Minor Hockey Association or Single Entry Team. (Each team must have at least one certified coach and at least one certified trainer) Junior Teams All Coaches and Assistant Coaches require Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader, and Coach Level (taken prior to the year 2004) or Development 1 certification. All Trainers require valid trainer s certification (3 year term) and Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader certification. All Managers require Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader certification. Maximum of two Managers and two Trainers registered per team. All Coaches, Trainers, and Managers require a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check to be submitted to their Minor Hockey Association or Single Entry Team. (Each team must have at least one certified coach and at least one certified trainer) Yours truly, John Jamieson NOHA President

20 Position Coach/Assistant Coach Team Staff Certification Requirements Speak Out or Respect in Sport (HN-XXXXXX) Initiation (IN-XXXXXX) HL - Initiation Required Required HL - Novice Required Required Minimum Certification Required Development 1 or Coach Level (pre- 2004) (CN-XXXXXX) HL - Atom Required Required Checking (BN-XXXXXX) Required - Minimum of 1 Coach or Assistant Coach per Team HL - Peewee Required Required Required HL - Bantam Required Required Required HL - Midget Required Required Required Rep - Novice Required Required Rep - Atom Required Required Required - Minimum of 1 Coach or Assistant Coach per Team Rep - Peewee Required Required Required Rep - Bantam Required Required Required Rep - Midget Required Required Required * Criminal Record Check, which includes Vulnerable Sectore Screening is required. Contact your Association for further information. Position Trainer Speak Out or Respect in Sport (HN-XXXXXX) Trainers (TN-XXXXXX) HL - Initiation Required Required HL - Novice Required Required HL - Atom Required Required HL - Peewee Required Required HL - Bantam Required Required HL - Midget Required Required Rep - Novice Required Required Rep - Atom Required Required Rep - Peewee Required Required Rep - Bantam Required Required Rep - Midget Required Required Minimum Certification Required * Maximum 2 trainers per team. * TN certification expires every 3 years. * Criminal Record Check, which includes Vulnerable Sector Screening is required. Contact your Association for further information.

21 Position Manager HL - Initiation HL - Novice HL - Atom HL - Peewee HL - Bantam HL - Midget Rep - Novice Rep - Atom Rep - Peewee Rep - Bantam Rep - Midget Rep - Bantam Rep - Midget Speak Out or Respect in Sport (HN-XXXXXX) Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Minimum Certification Required * Maximum 2 managers per team. * Criminal Record Check, which includes Vulnerable Sector Screening is required. Contact your Association for further information.

22 Minor Hockey Player Transfer Form (for Residential Moves) (as per OHF Regulation E.99) Please complete and submit this Transfer Form, along with all applicable support documentation, to the registrar of the minor hockey Member Partner to which the player is moving (i.e. Alliance, GTHL, OMHA, NOHA). PLAYER NAME: CITIZENSHIP: BIRTHDATE: / / D M Y PLAYER S NEW ADDRESS: CITY: POSTAL CODE: TEL#: CONTACT ADDRESS: DATE OF OCCUPANCY AT NEW ADDRESS: PLAYER MOVING WITH PARENTS: YES NO If no, please include explanation. PROPOSED NEW CLUB/ASSOCIATION: AGE DIVISION & CATEGORY (e.g. Atom AA): NEW MEMBER PARTNER: ALLIANCE GTHL NOHA OMHA PLAYER S NEW SCHOOL: NEW SCHOOL TEL#: PLAYER S FORMER ADDRESS: CITY: POSTAL CODE: TEL#: PLAYER S FORMER SCHOOL: FORMER SCHOOL TEL#: PLAYER S FORMER CLUB: AGE DIVISION & CATEGORY (e.g. Atom AA): FORMER ASSOCIATION: ALLIANCE GTHL NOHA OMHA OTHER if OTHER, please include Association Name/Province: REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WITH THIS FORM FOR OHF RESIDENTIAL MOVES: (ALL documents must be included with application) Official confirmation of school enrolment Letter to school authorizing the OHF to check on and confirm school enrolment during year Copy of fully executed rental agreement, registered transfer of ownership, or agreement of purchase and sale Copy of parent(s) updated driver s licence(s) Copy of a utility or similar bill (i.e. hydro, telephone, cable, credit card, etc ) demonstrating the parent(s) name and new address Letter from parent(s) employer(s) confirming employment and home address (should any of the above required documents not be available a sworn affidavit may be offered in its place) In the case of a separation, or when legal custody has been granted to a third person, the following document must also be provided: Executed copy of any relevant separation agreement, custody order or divorce decree Declaration: The undersigned hereby declare that all above information is true and correct. We are aware of rules and regulations regarding eligibility for minor hockey programs in the OHF and Hockey Canada and are aware that these are available upon our request. We also recognize that the falsification of any registration document will result in the suspension of a minimum of one (1) year to a maximum of three (3) years for the above player and any team officials involved (as per OHF Regulations E.9 and E.10). PARENT SIGNATURE: (Player if 18 years of age) PARENT NAME: DATE: NEW MEMBER PARTNER APPROVAL: DATE: CONDITIONAL APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE DURING APPLICATION PROCESS: YES NO PREVIOUS LOCAL ASSOCIATION APPROVAL: DATE: PREVIOUS MEMBER PARTNER APPROVAL: DATE: OHF APPROVAL: DATE: The Ontario Hockey Federation is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our Member Partners, their Associations, individual members, their families and our employees. The information collected on this form will be used for the sole purpose of administering the Rules, Regulations and By Laws of the OHF and/or for the purpose of registering the individual in the program for which they have enrolled and may be used to provide them with the information necessary for participation. Form Updated: April 2011

23 OHF Regulation E99 - Minor Hockey Transfer (Residential Moves) within OHF (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) The OHF Minor Hockey Player Transfer Form (For Residential Moves) ( Transfer Form ) must be completed in full with all required supporting documentation as may be relevant including: i. Official confirmation of school enrolment. ii. iii. A copy of a letter sent to the school authorizing the OHF to check on and confirm school enrolment during the year. A copy of a fully executed rental agreement or registered transfer of ownership. If the purchase has yet to close, a fully executed Agreement of Purchase and Sale will be accepted, provided that a registered transfer of ownership is submitted by a date fixed by the OHF Executive Director. Such documents will not be accepted, and the player transfer will be rejected if the landlord or seller has any connection with the Club with whom the player intends to register. iv. Copies of the parent(s) updated driver s license(s), and a utility or similar bill demonstrating the parent(s) name and new address. v. A letter from the primary employers of each parent who is moving, confirming the individual s employment and the home address on file in the employer s records. vi. Should any of the required documents not be available, an affidavit, sworn before a lawyer, Notary Public or Commissioner for Oaths, may be offered in its place, attesting as to why the document is not available and providing the information that would have been contained in such document. vii. An executed copy of any relevant separation agreement, custody order or divorce decree. Any such document that purports to grant custody or guardianship to any person connected in any way (whether as a club official, team official, volunteer, parent etc. with the Club with which the player intends to register) will not be approved. In the event that one parent is moving from the former habitual residence and there is no divorce or separation agreement, the player s habitual residence will be considered the original place of residence prior to parents move. The Transfer Form is not required when the player does not change residence but registers with a different minor hockey Member Partner (e.g. AAA Waiver). If the transfer is between two associations within one Member Partner s residential jurisdiction, then the Member Partner will deal with the transfer with the two associations involved, and no OHF involvement is required. If the transfer is between two associations from different minor hockey Member Partners (i.e. OMHA, GTHL, NOHA, Alliance), the Transfer Form shall be submitted to the registrar of the minor hockey Member Partner to which the player is moving to, signed by the registrar and forwarded by that registrar to the OHF office. The family involved in this move is solely responsible for providing the documentation directly to that Member Partner. i. That Member Partner upon receipt of the complete Transfer Form with all supporting documentation, may conditionally approve the player to participate in the OHF during the approval process. However, any false or misleading information contained in the Transfer Form may result in the same penalties as outlined in Regulations E9 and E10 against the player and/or team Official and/or Executive Member of the team or club. Should the matter proceed to the Registration Committee pursuant to By-Law 6.4, the conditional approval shall not be binding on the Registration Committee in any way. The player s previous minor hockey Member Partner shall, upon receipt, have seven (7) days to either approve or deny the transfer. In the case of denial, the reasons therefore must be stated in writing and be in accordance with the OHF Constitution, By-Laws and Regulations. Any denial without reasons shall be deemed to be an approval of the transfer. The OHF Executive Director, upon written request for relief, may authorize an extension of the seven (7) day period in the preceding paragraph. Should the OHF not receive a reply either approving or denying the request from the player s previous minor hockey Member Partner within seven (7) days, the request will be deemed to be approved. The appropriate Member Partners will be alerted by the OHF one (1) day prior to enforcing such approval and will be further notified once the approval has been authorized by the OHF. In instances in which it is identified that a Club, Association, Team Official or anyone connected with any of the above has assisted the family in moving to the new residence or preparing and/or submitting the necessary documentation, the player will become ineligible to participate with that Team and/or Club regardless of the outcome of the Residential move application. If the transfer is accepted and the request is approved, the player, parents, and club are required to report promptly to the OHF Office any material change in any fact or document submitted as part of the transfer request. Failure to do so may result in the same penalties as set forth in Regulations E9 and E10. If a player will be moving prior to the start of the new hockey season, and as a result of the move will no longer be eligible to participate where he played hockey the previous season, the OHF President, on the recommendation of the OHF Executive Director and the Executive Directors of the two Member Partners in question, may grant temporary permission for the player to attend try-outs in the new residential centre provided that all information regarding the proposed move has been submitted to the OHF office by way of a Transfer Form. This temporary permission is not a determination of change of residency. Applicants are required to provide all finalized supporting documentation, as outlined in OHF Regulation E99 (a), to confirm that a residential move has taken place. These documents must be provided to the OHF by the date of occupancy of the new address or by September 1 of the new hockey season, whichever is earlier. Once these documents are received, and the Member Partners have approved the transfer, the process will be completed. If the applicant is not able to provide confirmation of residential move by the noted date, the applicant will be required to return to his previous residential centre. Please refer to OHF Regulation E.99 (k-p) and OHF By Law Six for further details in regards to the OHF Registration Appeal process. Bolded Text = changed or new information

24 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Date: September 4, 2014 To: NOHA Associations and Teams From: John Jamieson Re: Affiliation 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) As a result of the NOHA going to electronic registration, the following Frequently asked Questions and attached information indicates the changes to how the NOHA will deal with affiliation and what is required by Associations and Teams in order for a player to participate as an Affiliated Player. Attached are the following forms: 1- NOHA Regulation Number Seven Affiliation 2- NOHA Affiliation Declaration 3- NOHA Affiliation at Large List (if applicable) 4- NOHA Affiliation Chart who can you affiliate with? 5- NOHA Player Affiliation Record If you have any questions in regards to Affiliation, please contact your District Council Director or the NOHA Office. NOHA Regulation 7.5 was changed this year to read: R.7.5. A player of a team of a lower division and the same or lower category of the same club, or of an affiliated team, or a specially affiliated player, may play for a team or teams of higher divisions and categories at any time, to a maximum of ten (10) games. However, if the player s registered team completes its regular season and playoffs before the player s affiliated team or teams, the player may thereafter affiliate an unlimited number of times. Exhibition and/or tournament games, which are not part of regular league games or playoff games, are excluded from the number of games. NOTE: Teams using affiliated players are not responsible for the information on the affiliated players HCR record if the player has been approved electronically on the HCR. If for any reason a player is found to be ineligible after being registered and approved by the NOHA, the team the player is registered with will be held responsible. If a team uses this player as an affiliate player, this team cannot be held responsible and points cannot be taken away from them for using this player while he was on an approved HCR roster.

25 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) The player cannot play an eleventh game (11) until the player s registered team completes its regular season and playoffs. NOTE: The NOHA Tournament of Champions is considered play-offs and therefore does count towards the ten (10) game total. Frequently asked questions 1- When must I declare my Affiliation for the season? You must declare and have your affiliation approved by the NOHA Executive Director by October 15 th or before you are allowed to use any affiliate player(s). 2- When does the Game Official have to review and sign the NOHA Player Affiliation document? Every time you use an affiliated player you must present all the required documents as listed in NOHA Regulation Seven. 3- The Regulation states ten (10) games in Minor Hockey. Do I have to get the NOHA Player Affiliation Record signed by the game Official before this date? As stated in question number 2 - Every time you use an affiliated player you must present all the required documents as listed in NOHA Regulation Seven. 4- I use an Affiliation at Large List. When do I need to file my list of players? As per NOHA Regulation Seven you must have the player approved by the NOHA before you use the player. The final date to add a player to this list is January 15 th. 5- Can a player participate as an affiliated player in the game if I do not have the proper documents? As per NOHA Regulation Teams must have a NOHA Player Affiliation Record form duly completed and signed by the Referee for each game this player participates in. Teams must also have a copy of the teams approved Affiliation Declaration. 6- Can a player play in game number 11? The player cannot play an eleventh game (11) until the player s registered team completes its regular season and playoffs.

26 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) JUNIOR HOCKEY ONLY Hockey Canada regulation F.53 section e: e) Affiliation between Minor to Junior and Junior to Junior: i) A player sixteen (16) years of age or older may be named as an affiliate player with both a Major Junior team and either a Junior A or a Junior B team in the same season. ii) A player sixteen (16) years of age or older may affiliate a total of ten (10) games during the regular season and playoffs with each of his affiliated teams as rostered in (i). 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. iii) Any player affiliation as a result of the National Junior / Under 17 / CWG Events / World Junior A Challenge will not count in the ten (10) game total per team. iv) Affiliation of goaltenders will be governed by rule E. 36 (b). The main question has been, how many games can an affiliated player play with the Junior team if his Minor team is done for the season. The answer is listed above. Yours truly, John Jamieson NOHA President

27 AFFILIATION AT LARGE LIST FINAL DATE TO SUBMIT AFFILIATION LIST IS JANUARY 15 th IS THIS AN UPDATE TO A PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED LIST? YES NO TEAM NAME: DIVISION: CLASSIFICATION: 1. NAME OF PLAYER HC CARD NUMBER TEAM DIVISION AND CLASSIFICATION SIGNATURE OF YOUR ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT SIGNATURE OF AFFILIATED PLAYERS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

28 11. OVER> NOTE: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LIST 19 PLAYERS. LIST ONLY THOSE NEEDED. NO PLAYER MAY PLAY AS AN AFFILIATE IF NOT LISTED ON THIS FORM. BE SURE THAT NO PLAYER IS ON TWO AFFILIATION LISTS. We verify the above players are eligible to be affiliated with the above named team and are properly carded and registered with the NOHA office. Signature: Date: Team Official Signature: Date: Association President For NOHA Office Use Only: Approved Rejected Date The Northern Ontario Hockey Association is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our Members, their Associations, individual members, their families and our employees. The information collected on this form will be used for the sole purpose of administering the Rules, Regulations and By Laws of the NOHA/OHF/Hockey Canada and/or for the purpose of registering the individual in the program for which they have enrolled and may be used to provide them with the information necessary for participation.

29 SEASON: AFFILIATION DECLARATION ASSOCIATION / TEAM / CLUB NAME: The above Association / Team / Club hereby declares the following affiliation for the year noted above: CLUB SYSTEM AFFILIATION (must have common signing officers) Name of Association: Junior Team part of club? Yes No If yes, Name of Junior Team: TEAM-ON-TEAM AFFILIATION Name of Affiliate Team (lower age division/category): Signing Officers approval of Affiliate Team: President (print name) Secretary (print name) SPECIALLY AFFILIATED PLAYERS LIST (up to 19 players) Affiliation at Large List must be forwarded to the NOHA Office by January 15th or earlier. This form MUST be completed in full with written consent (signing officers) from both teams involved in the affiliation. Affiliation Declaration must be completed and forwarded to the NOHA Office by October 15th or earlier. Failure to comply may result in loss of affiliation privileges for the season. All teams must be given a copy of this Affiliation Declaration and it must be available for verification upon request. Affiliation regulations are in the NOHA Constitution (Regulation 7) and the HC and OHF Rules & Regulations. Signing Officers for the Association: Name: Name: Signature: Signature: Position: Position: Date: Date: For NOHA Office Use Only: Approved: Rejected: Date :

30 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) Northern Ontario Hockey Association Local Association Harassment / Abuse Monitoring Form APPENDIX G NOHA Policy 6.7: It shall be the policy of the NOHA that all Member Associations must provide documentation of their Harassment / Abuse implementation efforts to the NOHA on an annual basis. This documentation will be provided on a check off form and signed by the Member Association President. Copies of these reports will be forwarded to the OHF at the conclusion of each season. Please indicate the status of each of the 10 Steps of Screening for the prevention of Harassment / Abuse in your Association. Implemented Working Towards Job Designs Job Applications Application Forms and Process Recruitment Interviews Reference Checks Police Record Checks Orientation and Training Supervision / Evaluation Participant Follow Up Comments / Explanations: Local Association Name: Local Association President: Date: June, 2011

31 CANADIAN FLAG PATCH ORDER FORM OHF Regulation A11 - Canadian Flag Requirement a) All teams registered on Hockey Canada Registration Certificates and all on-ice officials within the Federation shall be required to wear or have embossed on their jerseys a standard Canadian Flag patch either on their left sleeve or on their upper right chest. b) A team s or Official s failure to comply shall be reported to the Member Partner President or designate. (Actual Size) ORGANIZATION: SHIPPING ADDRESS: (Full Address) PHONE NUMBER: NUMBER OF FLAGS: x $0.75 = $ Note: Your order must be accompanied by your payment. Credit Cards are not accepted. Cheques should by made payable to the Ontario Hockey Federation. Please forward all payments to the following address: ONTARIO HOCKEY FEDERATION 400 Sheldon Drive, Unit 9 Cambridge, Ontario N1T 2H9 Please allow up to four weeks for delivery. DATE: CONTACT PERSON: (Print Name) (Signature) Office Use Only Date Order Received: Date Order Mailed: Cheque Number: Invoice Number:

32 Date: September 4, 2014 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION To: NOHA Associations and Teams From: John Jamieson Re: Exhibition Games Outside of the NOHA 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) The NOHA has a form for teams requesting to participate in exhibition games outside of the NOHA. It has been brought to our attention that there is some misunderstanding as to the purpose of this form. This form is to be used for ALL exhibition game requests that involves a team from outside of the NOHA (i.e. games against teams from the OWHA, OMHA, etc.), even if the game is being hosted within the jurisdiction of the NOHA. The form must also be sent to the Council Director at least two weeks in advance, otherwise it will not be approved. The reason that this information must be submitted well in advance is that the NOHA must confirm with the other Member Partner or Branch that the other team also has approval to participate in the game. Should you have any questions, please contact your District Council Director. Yours truly, John Jamieson NOHA President cc: NOHA Executive

33 Please fax or to the appropriate Council Director (not the NOHA Office): District #1 Ted Zajac Fax: District #2 Hugh Riddle Fax: District #3 Dan Raycroft Fax: District #4 Sue Shepherdson Fax: District #5 District #6 District #7 Gayle Payette Fax: District #8 Oscar Clouthier Fax: District #9 Lisa Stewart Fax: REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN EXHIBITION GAME MUST BE FORWARDED TO YOUR NOHA COUNCIL DIRECTOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF GAME FOR APPROVAL. TEAM NAME: DIVISION/CATEGORY: NAME OF TEAM YOU ARE PLAYING: DIVISION/CATEGORY: ARENA/LOCATION OF GAME: DATE & TIME OF GAME: TEAM CONTACT NAME: PHONE # FAX # SIGNATURE: BOTH TEAMS MUST REQUEST PERMISSION AND RECEIVE APPROVAL BEFORE THE GAME IS PLAYED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID INSURANCE. FOR COUNCIL DIRECTOR USE: DATE RECEIVED: TIME RECEIVED: APPROVED: NOT APPROVED:

34 Please fax or to the appropriate Council Director (not the NOHA Office): District #1 Ted Zajac Fax: District #2 Hugh Riddle Fax: District #3 Dan Raycroft Fax: District #4 Sue Shepherdson Fax: District #5 District #6 District #7 Gayle Payette Fax: District #8 Oscar Clouthier Fax: District #9 Lisa Stewart Fax: REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN EXHIBITION GAME OUTSIDE OF THE NOHA MUST BE FORWARDED TO YOUR NOHA COUNCIL DIRECTOR AT LEAST 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF GAME FOR APPROVAL. TEAM NAME: DIVISION/CATEGORY: NAME OF TEAM YOU ARE PLAYING: DIVISION/CATEGORY: ARENA/LOCATION OF GAME: DATE & TIME OF GAME: TEAM CONTACT NAME: PHONE # FAX # SIGNATURE: BOTH TEAMS MUST REQUEST PERMISSION AND RECEIVE APPROVAL BEFORE THE GAME IS PLAYED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID INSURANCE. FOR COUNCIL DIRECTOR USE: DATE RECEIVED: TIME RECEIVED: APPROVED: NOT APPROVED: FOR EXHIBITION GAMES WITH TEAMS OUTSIDE THE NOHA THIS FORM MUST BE SENT TO THE NOHA OFFICE FOR NOHA APPROVAL. NOHA APPROVAL: Game not approved and explanation: DATE:

35 Hockey Canada Skills Camp Program Overview The Hockey Canada skills camps are designed for all registered Minor Atom/Atom and Minor Peewee/Peewee aged boy and girl hockey players. Players will take part in two on-ice and two off-ice sessions that focus on passing, shooting, skating, puck control and most importantly FUN! Plus, each participating player will receive their very own limited edition 100th Anniversary Hockey Canada Skills Camp jersey. Lunch will be provided for all of the players. Hockey Canada Skills Development camps have the following objectives: Develop / enhance the fundamental skills of skating, passing, stick handling and shooting Create an opportunity for players to meet other players and develop friendships Promote the FUN of the game Teach the concepts of fair play, fitness, safety, team work and the importance of a positive attitude Develop friendships and provide a memorable experience for all who attend On-Ice Curriculum Fundamental skill development and individual tactics will be the focus of the curriculum. All drills will be taken from the Hockey Canada Skills Coaching Manuals and National Skills Standards & Testing. Players will participate in two on-ice sessions per camp. Off-Ice Curriculum Personal Development and Respect/Responsibility will be the focus of the Off-Ice curriculum. Players will participate in two off-ice sessions per camp. Respect and Team Building will be the focus of the first session. Off-Ice Skill Development will be the focus of the second session such as Floorball, stickhandling and/or dryland training. Requirements & Responsibilities to Hosting a Camp The host minor hockey association (MHA) is able to host a Hockey Canada Skills Camp at no cost to the association. Participants of the camp will pay a $75 registration fee to participate. These funds are used to cover all of the costs associated with the program including jerseys, coach apparel, lunch, and ice time. Although associations are not obligated to, many donate the ice time for this program. This would result in a reduced fee for participants. Camp Lead, as selected by the Association Eight (8) Volunteer Coaches Seven (7) Hours of Ice Five (5) dedicated dressing rooms for the duration of the event Four (4) hockey nets One (1) Large Meeting Room for Off-ice Session & Lunch o Eight (8) tables o Forty (40) chairs One (1) Large Gymnasium (ideal, but not a requirement) The host association must commit to a minimum of 55 players in order for a camp to be held. Players receive a limited edition 100 th Anniversary Hockey Canada Skills Camp jersey and water bottle for participating in the camp. The MHA must secure eight (8) volunteer coaches. One of these coaches should be certified as a trainer. Volunteer coaches receive a limited edition 100 th Anniversary Hockey Canada tracksuit, and long sleeve shirt for participating. The MHA will work with the Hockey Canada Regional Office in order to facilitate registration. Hockey Canada can create an online registration tool and will provide this link to your MHA. The MHA must communicate this registration link out to their membership. Ryan Hurley Manager, Hockey Canada Regional Centre Ontario - P: (416) C: (416) Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON M8V 3L1 rhurley@hockeycanada.ca -

36 ATOM Sample Schedule PEEWEE Event Time Location Event Time Location Registration 8:00 8:30 Lobby Registration 8:30 9:00 Lobby Dress for On - Ice 8:30 9:00 Dressing Rm. Off-ice Session 9:00 10:00 On - Ice Session 9:00 10:15 Dress for On-ice 10:00 10:25 Off-ice Session 10:25 11:10 Lunch 11:10-11:30 Dress for On-ice 11:30 11:50 Meeting Rm. Meeting Rm. Dressing Rm. On-ice 10:25 11:40 Lunch 11:50 12:10 Off-ice Session 12:10-1:00 On-ice Session 11:50 1:05 Dress for On-ice 1:00 1:15 Off ice Session 1:15 2:10 Meeting Rm. Registration Process On ice Session 1:15 2:30 Meeting Rm. Dressing Rm. Meeting Rm. Meeting Rm. Dressing Rm. Online registration will be set up through hockeycanada.ca. This allows all players to register and pay online directly to Hockey Canada. Hockey Canada will provide updates on registration numbers as the camp approaches. This link will appear on the Hockey Canada website and can be directly communicated to the membership. The Minor Hockey Association is encouraged to communicate this link on their website as well as any social media channels available. Alternatively, the MHA can collect registrations and upon completion of the camp, cut one cheque to Hockey Canada for the total revenue. This cheque is to be mailed to the Hockey Canada Ontario Regional Centre office within thirty (30) days upon completion of the event Interested In Hosting a Camp Interested associations should contact the Hockey Canada Regional Centre Ontario as soon as possible as the schedule fills up fast. The ideal timeframe for your association to host a Skills Camp is late August to December. Other dates are possible, but the aforementioned dates are preferred. Contact Information Ryan Hurley Manager, Hockey Canada Regional Centre Ontario - Gérant Hockey Canada Centre regional de l Ontario P: (416) C: (416) Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON M8V 3L1 rhurley@hockeycanada.ca Ryan Hurley Manager, Hockey Canada Regional Centre Ontario - P: (416) C: (416) Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON M8V 3L1 rhurley@hockeycanada.ca -

37 HOCKEY CANADA CO-ED DRESSING ROOM POLICY The following is the policy of Hockey Canada with respect to co-ed dressing: Hockey Canada firmly believes in accommodating both genders in our great game. We further believe in balancing this goal with the safety, privacy, modesty and wishes of ALL our members without compromising the aspects of camaraderie, social integration and bonding inherent in a team sport. This policy attempts to meet all these goals while providing a safe and respectful environment for our participants. 1. Hockey Canada stresses the importance of coaches in ensuring both male and female players have equal access to pre and post team sessions and to all team related activities. 2. Hockey Canada recognizes the physical limitations of some facilities and encourages our members to work with local facility management to ensure that appropriate changing facilities are available to both genders. 3. Hockey Canada allows co-ed dressing room situations to exist at the Initiation Program, Novice and Atom levels, 5-10 years of age provided participants in a co-ed situation either arrive in full equipment or wear at a minimum gym shorts or long underwear as well as a full t-shirt (no tank tops) all of which must be in good condition and without holes/tears. 4. At the Pee-Wee (11 years old) level and above the following conditions will apply in all co-ed team environments: - Females and males will change in separate rooms - Both genders shall congregate in one dressing room fully prepared to participate in the game/practice not more than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled ice time unless otherwise indicated (to be there earlier) by the coaching staff. - The lesser represented gender shall depart the dressing room not more than 15 minutes after the game/practice unless otherwise indicated (to stay longer) by the coaching staff. - The gender in the majority shall not begin changing, helmets, gloves and skates excepted, prior to the departure of the lesser represented gender.

38 - When necessary, due to facility limitations, dressing and showering shall be done in shifts with the gender in the majority dressing and showering first. Once the room with shower facilities has been fully vacated the lesser represented gender may use the shower facilities. It is the belief of Hockey Canada that these provisions adequately address issues of team unity/camaraderie and provide for the modesty/privacy of all participants. Note: Hockey Canada Branches that have mediated Human Rights settlements within their Province/Territory with respect to specific co-ed dressing room parameters are exempted from this policy within their jurisdictions and may continue to adhere to previously mediated settlements.

39 HOCKEY CANADA INJURY REPORT PAGE 1/2 See reverse for mailing address Forms must be filled out in full or form will be returned. This form must be completed for each case where an injury is sustained by a player, spectator or any other person at a sanctioned hockey activity CLAIMS MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE INJURY DATE. DATE OF INJURY: / / Mo. Day Yr. INJURED PARTICIPANT: Player Team Official Game Official Spectator Name: Birthdate: / / Sex: M F Mo. Day Yr. Address: City / Town: Province: Postal Code: Phone: ( ) Parent / Guardian: DIVISION Initiation Novice Atom Peewee Bantam Midget Juvenile Junior CATEGORY AAA A BB CC DD House Minor Junior Adult Rec. AA B C D E Major Junior Senior Other: BODY PART INJURED NATURE OF CONDITION Head Face Skull Eye Area Throat Dental Back Neck Lower Upper Trunk Ribs Abdomen Chest Concussion Laceration Fracture Sprain Strain Contusion Dislocation Separation Internal Organ Injury Arm: Left Collarbone Right Elbow Shoulder Hand/Finger Upper arm Forearm/Wrist Leg: Left Knee Right Toe Shin Thigh Other Foot Pelvis Hip Groin ON-SITE CARE On-Site Care Only Refused Care Sent to Hospital by: Ambulance Car INJURY CONDITIONS Name of arena / location: Exhibition/Regular Season Period #2 Playoffs/Tournament Period #3 Practice Overtime: Try-outs Dry Land Training Other Gradual Onset Warm-up Other Sport Period #1 Other: CAUSE OF INJURY Hit by Puck Collision with Boards Non-Contact Injury Hit by Stick Collision on Open Ice Collision with Opponent Fall on Ice Checked from Behind Collision with Net Fight Blindsiding Was the injured player in the correct league and level for their age group? Yes No Was this a sanctioned Hockey Canada activity? Yes No LOCATION Defensive Zone Offensive Zone Neutral Zone Behind the Net 3 ft. from Boards Spectator Area Parking Lot Dressing Room Bench Other: WEARING WHEN INJURED Full Face Mask Intra-Oral Mouth Guard Half Face Shield/Visor Throat Protector Helmet/No Face Shield No Helmet/No Face Shield Short Gloves Long Gloves ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Has the player sustained this injury before? Yes No If Yes how long ago Was a penalty called as a result of the incident? Yes No Estimated absence from hockey? 1 week 1-3 weeks 3+ weeks DESCRIBE HOW ACCIDENT HAPPENED (Attach page if necessary) I hereby authorize any Health Care Facility, Physician, Dentist or other person who has attended or examined me/my child, to furnish Hockey Canada any and all information with respect to any illness or injury, medical history, consultation, prescriptions or treatment and copies of all dental, hospital, and medical records. A photo static/electronic copy of this authorization shall be considered as effective and valid as the original. Signed: (Parent/Guardian if under 18 years of age) Date: TEAM INFORMATION (To be completed by a Team Official) Association: Team Name: Team Official (Print): Team Official Position: Signature: Date: HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION THIS MUST BE FILLED OUT IN FULL OR FORM PROCESSING WILL BE DELAYED Occupation: Employed Full-time Employed Part-time Unemployed Full-Time Student Employer (If minor, list parent s employer): 1. Do you have provincial health coverage? Yes No Province: 2. Do you have other insurance? Yes No (IF YES, PLEASE SUBMIT CLAIM TO YOUR PRIMARY HEALTH INSURER.) 3. Has a claim been submitted? Yes No (IF YES, PLEASE FORWARD PRIMARY INSURER EXPLANATIONS OF BENEFITS.) Make Claim Payable To: Injured Person Parent Team Other: Branch APPROVAL

40 PHYSICIAN S STATEMENT HOCKEY CANADA INJURY REPORT PAGE 2/2 Physician: Address: Tel: ( ) Name of Hospital / Clinic: Address: Nature of Injury: Date of First Attendance: Claimant will be totally disabled: From: To: Is the injury permanent and irrecoverable? No Yes Give the details of injury (degree): Prognosis for recovery: Did any disease or previous injury contribute to the current injury? No Yes (describe): Was the claimant hospitalized? No Yes (give hospital name, address and date admitted): Names and addresses of other physicians or surgeons, if any, who attended claimant: I certify that the above information is correct and to the best of my knowledge, Signed: Date: DENTIST STATEMENT Limits of coverage: $1,250 per tooth, $2,500 per accident Treatment must be completed within 52 weeks of accident UNIQUE NO. SPEC. PATIENT S OFFICIAL ACCOUNT NO. Patient Last name Given name Address City / Town Province Postal Code Dentist PHONE NO I HEREBY ASSIGN MY BENEFITS PAYABLE FROM THIS CLAIM DIRECTLY TO THE NAMED DENTIST AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT DIRECTLY TO HIM / HER SIGNATURE OF SUBSCRIBER FOR DENTIST USE ONLY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DIAGNOSIS, PROCEDURES OR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE FEES LISTED IN THIS CLAIM MAY NOT BE COVERED BY OR MAY EXCEED MY PLAN BENEFITS. I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE TO MY DENTIST FOR THE ENTIRE TREATMENT. I ACKNOWLEGDE THAT THE TOTAL FEE OF $ IS ACCURATE AND HAS BEEN CHARGED TO ME FOR THE SERVICES RENDERED. I AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS CLAIM FORM TO MY INSURING COMPANY/PLAN ADMINISTRATOR. DUPLICATE FORM SIGNATURE OF (PATIENT/GUARDIAN) OFFICE VERIFICATION DATE OF SERVICE DAY / MO. / YR. PROCEDURE INITIAL TOOTH CODE TOOTH SURFACE DENTIST S FEE LAB CHARGE TOTAL CHARGE THIS IS AN ACCURATE STATEMENT OF SERVICES PERFORMED AND THE TOTAL FEE DUE AND PAYABLE & OE. NOTE: All benefits subject to insurer payor status, provisions of the policy, Hockey Canada sanctioned events. TOTAL FEE SUBMITTED Mail completed form to: NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 Lakeshore Drive Phone: North Bay, ON P1A 2A8 Fax:

41 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) Hockey Trainers Certification Program Level II In addition to Level I, the Hockey Trainers Certification Program has two more levels of certification available to you. The HTCP recognizes the following qualifications for certification into Level II: Upon successfully completing the approved HDCO program (HTCP Level I) any individual who has a minimum qualification of a Standard First Aid card or has the following professional qualifications can be granted Level II status: 1. Registered Nurse 2. Occupational Health Nurse 3. Chiropractors 4. Physicians 5. Basic Trauma Life Support (B.T.L.S.) 6. EMCA certified 7. CATA/NATA 8. Military Medics (valid for 2 years from end of service data) (All qualifications must be licensed in Canada) 9. Physiotherapist 10. Dentist 11. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 12. Podiatrist How to Upgrade to your HTCP Level II Certification If you are interested in obtaining your Level II status, you must forward the following to the NOHA Office at the address above: 1) A copy of your valid First Aid Card or a copy of your Professional Credential Registration Card 2) $5.65 registration fee (Payable to the NOHA) 3) A copy of your NOHA/HTCP Level I Registration Card You are able to upgrade to Level II status at any time during the three year period in which your certification is valid. Level II Expiry/Renewal The expiry date for your Level II certification will be the actual date of your First Aid Certification, if the expiry date falls between April 1 and August 31 of any given year. If the

42 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) expiry date is between September 1 and March 31, then the expiry date is back tracked to August 31 because we cannot certify you at the Level 2 status for the full hockey season if your First Aid certification expires during the hockey season. To renew your Level II certification, forward a copy of your First Aid Card or a copy of your Professional Credentials Registration Card, a $5.65 registration fee and a copy of your Level II Registration card to the NOHA Office. Your request must be received by October 31 st of the year in which your certification expires or you will need to re-attend a Level I clinic. HTCP Level III Clinics Please check the Hockey Development Centre of Ontario (HDCO) website for Level III clinics. The website can be found at

43 HOCKEY CANADA INFORMATION BULLETIN D INFORMATION Bulletin No.:I13-22 To / Destinataires : Officers Branch Presidents Branch Executive Directors Council Representatives Directors RIC s Life Members Hockey Canada Staff Date: September 9, 2013 File / Dossier: From / Expéditeur : Todd Jackson Senior Manager, Insurance and Membership Services SUBJECT / OBJET : IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING HAZING As we move into the hockey season Hockey Canada would like to take this opportunity to emphasize the current regulation that exists with respect to hazing. Hockey Canada takes hazing very seriously and urges all team staff and those involved with teams across Canada to implement strict policies against hazing regardless of the level of hockey you are involved with. The Hockey Canada policy currently defines hazing as an initiation practice that may humiliate, demean, degrade, or disgrace a person regardless of location or consent of the participant(s). Regulation O4 reads as follows: A player, team official, executive member, team, club or association, or any other Hockey Canada member found, by an investigative process, to have condoned, initiated or, to the detriment of another, participated in hazing actions or behaviours shall be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from Hockey Canada registered programs. Discipline must relate to the degree of severity of the incident(s). a) Any party failing to cooperate with the fact finding process may be subject to suspension as determined by the Branch. b) All discipline decisions related to hazing must be approved by the Branch.

44 c) All hazing matters involving Hockey Canada High Performance programs will be dealt with by the Hockey Canada Officers. Hockey Canada urges all those involved to educate and create awareness around the negative consequences of hazing and to help create a positive environment for all Hockey Canada members in the season. Sincerely, Todd Jackson Senior Manager, Insurance and Membership Services Hockey Canada HOCKEY CANADA Action Bulletin d action 2

45 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INSURANCE BROKERS OF ONTARIO GOALTENDER EQUIPMENT OUTREACH PROGRAM The Goaltender Equipment Outreach Program is an effort to support children who have dreams of becoming a hockey goaltender. Working in conjunction with local minor hockey associations across Ontario, this program will provide sets of new hockey goaltending equipment to loan to 5-7 year old players interested in trying the position. Each set of equipment will be retained by the local minor hockey associations at the conclusion of the hockey season to loan to new children. In addition, the Insurance Brokers of Ontario will provide minor hockey associations with goaltending resources to aid coaches. There are limited sets of equipment, thereby it is VERY IMPORTANT that your Association read and understand the following information package. QUICK REFERENCE: Who Is Eligible? Any Member Association of the NOHA who has an Initiation Program. What Does The Kit Include? Youth pads, blocker, glove, chest protector, stick, hockey bag, coaching resources How Many Kits Are Available? Twenty sets. If My Association Is Fortunate To Receive A Kit, How Do We Receive It? The kit will be shipped to your local Insurance Broker s Office and you will be notified the pick-up location and contact person. What Is The Cut-Off Date To Register For This Program? September 15 th, 2014 When Will The Equipment Be Delivered to My Local Insurance Broker? September 30 th, 2014.

46 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INSURANCE BROKERS OF ONTARIO GOALTENDER EQUIPMENT OUTREACH PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY This Program is available to all Member Associations of the NOHA with an Initiation program. Associations must apply for the kit and describe their current goaltending program in the application. Kits will be awarded based on need. NUMBER OF KITS Twenty kits are available for the season. The NOHA will award one kit per successful Applicant and have it delivered to their local Insurance Broker. A representative from the NOHA and/or Insurance Broker will be in contact with the successful Applicant with pick-up/delivery details. KIT SIZES AND DETAILS Each kit is equipped with a set of Youth Pads, Catcher/Blocker, stick, chest protector and bag. Catching hands and sticks will be available with common left/right combinations. Successful Applicants may not receive the left/right combination they requested. Kits are targeted for the Initiation Program. PHOTOGRAPHS The NOHA will require successful Applicants to submit a photograph to the NOHA with participants using the equipment. Photographs can be used for NOHA and IBAO promotional purposes and newsletters. NEW! Photo Contest For the season, a fun photo contest will provide more opportunity for support. To win: CREATIVE! $300 for 2nd, $200 for 3 rd. r wearing the donated goaltending gear on ice. BE $500 for 1st,

47 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INSURANCE BROKERS OF ONTARIO GOALTENDER EQUIPMENT OUTREACH PROGRAM APPLICATION Application Date: Association: Contact Name: Phone Number: - Address: City: Postal Code: I understand the terms of this application and that, if selected, I will need to send a representative to pick up equipment. I agree that in order to successfully apply, our Association must agree to provide a photo of the equipment being used by a participant. Signature: Date: Please send completed application to Lindsay Leggett at the NOHA Office by September 15 th at the latest via to lleggett@noha.on.ca or via fax to

48 Date: August 18, 2014 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) To: All NOHA Associations From: Andrew Corradini Re: 2014 Hockey Canada Skills Development Camps Opportunity to Host The opportunity has arisen for one or more of our Minor Hockey Associations to host a Hockey Canada Skills Development Camp in the 2014 season. Hockey Canada Skills Development camps have the following objectives: Develop / enhance the fundamental skills of skating, passing, stick handling and shooting Create an opportunity for players to meet other players and develop friendships Promote the FUN of the game Teach the concepts of fair play, fitness, safety, team work and the importance of a positive attitude Develop friendships and provide a memorable experience for all who attend For more information, please see the enclosed Hockey Canada Skills Development Camp Program Overview. If your Minor Hockey Association is interested in hosting a Hockey Canada Skills Development Camp please contact myself at acorradini@noha.on.ca or at (705) Yours truly, Andrew Corradini NOHA Technical Director Enclosed: Hockey Canada Skills Camp Program Overview

49 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Date: September 4, 2014 To: NOHA Membership From: John Jamieson 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) Re: Minor Hockey Players Volunteering to help out As the Ontario High School systems has asked their students and our participants to give 40 hours of volunteering back to our communities, one of the problems that occurs is that there are some volunteers who do not meet the age requirements to obtain the proper certification. NOHA Policy - To be on the bench as a registered official of a team, participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age as of December 31 of the current season and at least two (2) years older than the age division of the team they are registered with. All coaches, assistant coaches, trainers and managers must be certified to go behind the bench or on the ice and be registered in the Hockey Canada Registry. Participants who do not meet the above-noted age requirement to be on the bench as a registered official of a team but wish to volunteer with a team on the ice during practices must meet the following criteria: - The participant must be a registered player with the NOHA - The player must be registered with the same Minor Hockey Association that he wishes to assist - The player must have approval from the Minor Hockey Association to assist - The player must be in full equipment - he is registered with the NOHA as a player and therefore he is insured as a player. If you have any questions, please contact your District Council Director. Yours truly, John Jamieson NOHA President cc: NOHA Executive

50 NOHA REGULATION NUMBER SEVEN as of MAY 2013 AFFILIATION Purpose: To provide an opportunity for higher division or category teams to dress the maximum number of players allowable for a game in accordance with the Playing Rules. R.7.1. Affiliation regulations and procedures shall be in accordance with the provisions in HC Regulation E. R.7.2. Affiliation options are as indicated below for each category. Each Association/Club must declare its affiliation option no later than October 15th of the playing season. Such declaration shall be completed by the official signing officers in writing and forwarded to the NOHA Office and available to the OHF upon request. The NOHA Affiliation Declaration form must be used. R.7.3. Geographic subdivisions, for the purpose of this Regulation, shall be determined by the NOHA Board of Directors. R.7.4. Teams must have a NOHA Player Affiliation Record form duly completed and signed by the Referee for each game this player participates in. Teams must also have a copy of the teams approved Affiliation Declaration. R.7.5. A player of a team of a lower division and the same or lower category of the same club, or of an affiliated team, or a specially affiliated player, may play for a team or teams of higher divisions and categories at any time, to a maximum of ten (10) games. However, if the player s registered team completes its regular season and playoffs before the player s affiliated team or teams, the player may thereafter affiliate an unlimited number of times. Exhibition and/or tournament games, which are not part of regular league games or playoff games, are excluded from the number of games. NOTE: Teams using affiliated players are not responsible for the information on the affiliated players HCR record if the player has been approved electronically on the HCR. If for any reason a player is found to be ineligible after being registered and approved by the NOHA, the team the player is registered with will be held responsible. If a team uses this player as an affiliate player, this team cannot be held responsible and points cannot be taken away from them for using this player while he was on an approved HCR roster. The player cannot play an eleventh game (11) until the player s registered team completes its regular season and playoffs. NOTE: The NOHA Tournament of Champions is considered play-offs and therefore does count towards the ten (10) game total. R.7.6. Appearance of a registered player s name on the official game report of a game shall be considered participation in the game except in the case of an alternate goalkeeper, in which case actual participation only shall be considered as taking part in the game, and such participation shall be specially noted on the official game report.

51 R.7.7. R.7.8. R.7.9. A player who is granted an appeal to register in Minor Hockey in a Branch other than their home Branch or country, is ineligible to advance to a team of a higher division or category as an affiliate player. Affiliated players used by a higher division/category team in a game, shall be designated on the official game report by the use of the symbol AP after their name on the players line-up or roster. In any team affiliation, the player must have permission from the coach or manager of the team they are registered with before the affiliated player can participate in any game or practice. Failure to receive permission may result in the suspension of the Coach. R An NOHA Senior A team may neither have a Major Junior team as an affiliate nor use players from a club team in the Major Junior category. A Junior A team located in the NOHA area may have an affiliated Junior team situated only within the NOHA area. R A Junior A team within the NOHA area may affiliate with a Junior B team situated anywhere within the NOHA. R Players from a lower category affiliated team advancing to the higher category team are not required to electronically register in the HCR with the team of the higher category but remain members of the lower category team. Such players are not numbered among the higher category team s list of registered players. (paragraph also listed under R.4.38). R Teams have the following affiliation options: Club System - HC Regulation E.9(c) shall govern this affiliation. The determining factor for Club Affiliation shall be common signing officers for the purpose of registration and releases. Within a Club System, affiliate players must be: A) from a lower age division and the same or lower category, or; B) from the same age division and a lower category. Players and teams that are part of a declared Club System shall not be eligible to affiliate to another team through a Team-to-Team affiliation or Specially Affiliated Player list. The NOHA Affiliation Declaration Form must be used to file this type of affiliation. Team-to-Team Affiliation - This affiliation shall be governed by HC Regulation E9(a). The affiliate team must be a team: from within the same geographic subdivision as the team to whom they are; A) affiliating, and B) from a lower age division and the same or lower category, or; C) from the same age division and a lower category. Players on a team-to-team affiliation are ineligible to play as an affiliate player on any other team either through a Specially Affiliated Player List or a Club System. The NOHA Affiliation Declaration Form must be used to file this type of affiliation. Specially Affiliated Players (19 at Large) - HC Regulation E.9(b) shall govern this affiliation. Players eligible to be part of a Specially Affiliated Players list must: A) reside within the same geographic subdivision as the team to whom they are affiliating, and, B) be from a lower age division and the same or lower category; or, C) be from the same age division and a lower category.

52 Specially Affiliated Players may not be selected to participate as an affiliate player to another minor hockey association/club that has declared either a Team-to-Team Affiliation or Club System affiliation for the current season. These players may not be on more than one Specially Affiliated Player List. The final list of players must be forwarded to the NOHA office by January 15th or earlier of the playing season. The Affiliation at Large List must be completed in full with written consent (signing officers) from both teams involved in the affiliation. All players used as Specially Affiliated Players must be listed on the NOHA Affiliation at Large List and approved by the NOHA Executive Director before competing as an affiliated player. Once listed as a Specially Affiliated Player, a player may not be dropped from the list during the current season and replaced unless the team with which he signed his CHA Registration Certificate releases him on or before January 10th. The NOHA Affiliation at Large List must be used to register this type of affiliation. A minor hockey team may have, as part of its Specially Affiliated Players, a player registered with a team in the Ontario Women s Hockey Association (OWHA), provided that the player meets the residence, age requirements and other Regulations regardless of where the player plays in the OWHA program. R Midget AAA teams may affiliate with 19 players at Large. These players may come from the District that is host to this team and any abutting district that does not have a Midget AAA team. Teams have until January 15th to declare a total of 19 players or less. R.7.15 If a player is released by his/her residence association (AA or below) and there is a AAA team in their District which they are eligible to play for and then registers with another association (AA or below) in another District, he/she is not eligible to affiliate with the AAA team in that District or any other District without written approval from their Home District AAA team.

53 NOHA AFFILIATION CHART DECEMBER 2006 JUNIOR JUNIOR B A MIDGET AAA MIDGET AA MIDGET A MIDGET B MINOR MINOR MIDGET AA MIDGET A BANTAM BANTAM AA BANTAM A BANTAM AAA MINOR BANTAM AAA PEEWEE AAA MINOR PEEWEE AAA MINOR BANTAM AA MINOR BANTAM A PEEWEE AA PEEWEE A PEEWEE B MINOR MINOR PEEWEE AA PEEWEE A B MIDGET BB BANTAM BB PEEWEE BB MIDGET C BANTAM C PEEWEE C MIDGET CC BANTAM CC PEEWEE CC MIDGET D BANTAM D PEEWEE D MIDGET H/L BANTAM H/L PEEWEE H/L ATOM AA ATOM A ATOM B ATOM BB ATOM C ATOM CC ATOM D ATOM H/L MINOR ATOM AA MINOR ATOM A NOVICE AA NOVICE A NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE H/L B BB C CC D MINOR NOVICE AA MINOR NOVICE A INITIATION THIS CHART ABOVE SHOWS THE DIVISIONS AND CATEGORIES THAT ARE AVAILABLE WITH THE NOHA. EACH ASSOCIATION AND TEAM ARE TO ENSURE THAT THEY READ NOHA REGULATION 7. NOHA REGULATION 7 SHALL BE THE OFFICIAL AFFILIATION DOCUMENT OF THE NOHA. THE CHART ABOVE IS TO BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE TO UNDERSTAND AFFILIATION REGULATIONS WITHIN THE NOHA. Teams within the NOHA can affiliate with team shown in the chart above either vertically straight up or with any team listed on the same line from right to left only, or with any team listed diagonally and to the left. Teams cannot affiliate with teams diagonally and to the right.

54 D R Y L A N D T R A I N I N G P R O G R A M I N S U R A N C E C E R T I F I C A T E R E Q U E S T THIS FORM IS TO BE COMPLETED: For any off-ice training activities or events where proof of insurance is required; And accompanied by: Dryland Training Instructor Acknowledgement Form Proof of Instructor s insurance Detailed Program Outline PLEASE NOTE: 1. Requests submitted less than two (2) weeks before rental may not be processed. 2. Not all strength and conditioning activities are permitted by the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF), for more information please read the OHF Insurance Guide available at HOCKEY TEAM INFORMATION: Name of Team/Club: Contact Name: Contact Contact Phone: Contact Fax: NAME OF FACILITY (THE THIRD PARTY) REQUESTING PROOF OF INSURANCE: Name: Address: Municipality: ADDITIONAL INSURED It is understood and agreed that the above entities are added to the policy as additional insured but only with respect to the operations of the named insured described above. This certificate applies to the members and authorized personnel of the insured while operating within the scope of their duties. Please show facility name above as Additional Insured PROGRAM DETAILS: Program Dates: Program Description: Are non-registered participants involved? No Yes (note they are not covered by this policy) Is this a recurring program? No Yes FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date Received: Approved By: Signature: P L E A S E S E N D T O N O H A A T : ( F A X ) OR K M A I T L A N N O H A. O N. C A

55 D R Y L A N D T R A I N I N G I N S T R U C T O R I N F O R M A T I O N & A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T F O R M This form must be provided where an Insurance Certificate has been requested by an OHF Member Partner for Dryland Training activities. Remember to include a Detailed Program Outline with this form. INSTRUCTOR S INFORMATION: Instructor Name: Company Name: Address: Phone: Current Designation(s): Relevant Certification(s): REFERENCES: Do you have any criminal convictions that involve offences to persons, property or drugs or weapons? Please provide a minimum of 2 references: Name Phone # Relationship INSTRUCTOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: By signing below you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the OHF Insurance Guide and the Dryland Training Guidelines. By signing below you are agreeing to adhere to the requirements of the OHF with respect to dryland training as provided in the OHF Insurance Guide. Signature Date FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date Received: Approved By: Signature: P L E A S E S E N D T O N O H A A T : ( F A X ) OR K M A I T L A N N O H A. O N. C A

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57 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) Date: May 2004 FACT SHEET MOUTHGUARDS The NOHA adopted a policy position at its Annual General Meeting in May, 2004 for the mandatory use of intra-oral mouthguard protection by each player participating in a Northern Ontario Hockey Association game or practice. At the Annual General Meeting in May of 2004 the final policy regarding the use of an intra-oral mouthguard and the specifications for acceptable mouthguards were presented to the membership. The policy and specifications are as follows: Intra-oral Mouthguard Regulation R.1.27: Each player registering with the NOHA shall be required to wear an intraoral mouthguard during all on-ice activities that conforms to the specifications set out by the NOHA and is approved as suitable for use by the team s trainer. Intra-oral Mouthguard Specifications: An Intra-oral Mouthguard will: Be of any colour, Not be clear or translucent in colour; Be of one-piece (1) construction; Be easily sized by the participant or the participant s parents; Be of an even thickness from the front to the back of the device; Engage the biting surface of all of the teeth of the upper jaw and the lower jaw; Maintain alignment of the upper and lower jaw in a neutral position; Be able to be attached externally to the face mask or shield, or be form fitted or custom fitted to the teeth, and In the case of non-contact play will provide not less than one (1) millimeter of shock absorbent thickness between the teeth of the upper and lower jaw of a player, and In the case of contact play will provide not less than two (2) millimeters of shock absorbent thickness between the teeth of the upper and lower jaw of a player.

58 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) What The Standard Means Be of any colour: The mouthguard may be of any colour. Not be clear or translucent in colour: An intra-oral mouthguard must be easily seen when the mouth of a player is opened. This is essential in order that on-ice officials can enforce the policy and for emergency medical services personnel to be able to rapidly determine if an injured player has a mouthguard in place. Be of one-piece (1) construction: The finished product must be a single object. Acceptable intra-oral mouthguards may be constructed of laminated materials, however the materials used in the construction of a mouthguard will not de-laminate or separate while in normal use. Be easily sized by the participant or the participant s parents: The instructions provided by a manufacturer or supplier of intra-oral mouthguards will provide players/parents with easily understandable instructions on how to size and fit a mouthguard to a player. Be of an even thickness from the front to the back of the device: The thickness of the mouthguard between the upper and lower teeth shall be consistent from the back to the front of the device. Engage the biting surface of all teeth of the upper jaw and the lower jaw: An approved mouthguard will come into contact with the biting surface of all of the teeth of both the upper and lower jaw when the mouthguard is properly inserted into the mouth. When fitting a mouthguard, special attention needs to be taken to ensure that the biting surface of all teeth from the front to the rear most teeth are in contact with the biting surface of the mouthguard. Maintain alignment of the upper and lower jaw in a neutral position: A mouthguard will, when fitted, hold the lower jaw in a natural or neutral position in relation to the upper jaw for the individual player. An approved mouthguard will not cause the lower jaw to be forced either forward or backward from its normal position.

59 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) Be able to be attached externally to the facemask or shield, or be form fitted or custom fitted to the teeth: If an approved mouthguard has not been custom fitted by a dentist, denturist, or dental hygienist, the mouthguard must have a means by which it can be attached to the cage or visor that is attached to the player s helmet. Mouthguards that are custom fitted by a dentist, denturist, or dental hygienist do not require an external attachment or lanyard to connect them to the facemask or shield. In the case of non-contact play will provide not less than one (1) millimeter of shock absorbent thickness between the teeth of the upper and lower jaw of a player. In the case of contact play will provide not less than two (2) millimeters of shock absorbent thickness between the teeth of the upper and lower jaw of a player: A mouthguard is considered to be compliant with the NOHA standard when there is respectively one (1) or two (2) millimeters of thickness remaining between the teeth of the upper and lower jaw. Any mouthguard where the thickness is less than one (1) or two (2) millimeters respectively between the teeth of the upper and lower jaw is no longer compliant with the standard. Also, any mouthguard that has been chewed through or has cracks or breaks in its surface is no longer compliant and must be replaced. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Implementation Date? Players engaged in on-ice activities are required to have an approved mouthguard in use for the season. Is there a list of Approved Products? The NOHA neither endorses nor recommends any particular product or manufacturer. Any intra-oral mouthguard product that meets the stated specifications set out by the NOHA is acceptable for use. It is essential that local associations and team trainers become familiar with this policy and the specifications of acceptable intra-oral mouthguards. Who is responsible for ensuring that the mouthguard policy is implemented? The responsibility to ensure implementation involves all coaches, trainers, officials and association executive. It is also essential that parents, public safety organizations, medical and injury prevention proponents and agencies become

60 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) familiar with and lend support to the principle of using mouthguards in the game of hockey. What are the sanctions, who is responsible for implementation? If it becomes apparent that a player is not wearing an approved mouthguard during play, the referee, on becoming aware of the situation, will direct that the player be removed from play until such time as the player has a mouthguard in place. Do the boil and bite style of mouthguards meet the NOHA policy? Yes, as long as it conforms to the specified standards as described. Does an approved mouthguard have to have a bite bar that engages all of a players teeth? Yes, the biting surface of all of a players teeth must be able to bite down on a mouthguard in order for it to be approved. Does it matter what type of material or strap is used to attach a mouthguard to the facemask or shield of a hockey player? It does not matter what type of material is used, however the external strap or lanyard that is used to attach the mouthguard to the facemask or shield must be attached to the mouthguard and be approved by the mouthguard manufacturer. Mouthguards do not meet the NOHA specification if the mouthguard is attached to the facemask or shield by a means other than one that is approved by the mouthguard manufacturer. Does the Policy apply to Goaltenders? Yes, the policy applies to all players including goaltenders.

61 HOCKEY CANADA ACTION BULLETIN D ACTION Bulletin No.: A0945 To: Officers Junior Council Members (09/32) Branch Presidents Female Council Members (09/33) Council Representatives Senior Council Members (09/30) Branch Executive Directors HDC Council Members (09/26) Directors Branch Referees-in-Chief (09/26) Minor Council Members (09/34) Life Members Date: 21 May 2009 File: From: Ken Corbett, Chair of the Board & Bob Nicholson, President SUBJECT: OUTLAW LEAGUES LEAGUES OPERATING OUTSIDE THE AUSPICES OF HOCKEY CANADA Hockey Canada, its member Branches, Major Junior and registered Junior Hockey Leagues in Canada are concerned with the proliferation of leagues that operate outside the auspices of Hockey Canada. Hockey Canada offers the best development programs worldwide. It has invested significant resources in the development of officials, coaches, administrators and players countrywide. We have a committed strategy toward a cohesive long term athlete development model. These outlaw organizations do not support the development of these programs. Further, they operate in a vacuum, with no consideration to the impact of their programs on minor, junior, senior, adult recreational hockey, female hockey, officiating development, coaching development or administrator development in Canada. These outlaw leagues instead choose to utilize the resources already developed by Hockey Canada and its member Branches. The teams who make up these "leagues" operate in this fashion because they do not agree with the existing overall vision of Hockey Canada. They profess to have a better program yet often operate without a constitution, by-laws, create their own rule book and may not provide adequate insurance for their participants. Further, they offer the lure of "Rep" or "Junior" level competition when this is clearly not the case.

62 Hockey Canada, its member Branches, Major Junior Leagues as well as registered Junior Hockey Leagues wish to be exceedingly clear with our response to these programs. Definition: Hockey Canada and its member Branches view all leagues that operate outside the auspices/sanctioning of Hockey Canada programs to be classified as outlaw leagues. This currently does not include summer hockey leagues/teams, adult recreational hockey leagues/teams, high school hockey, and/or hockey schools. Sanctions 1) Any individual who participates (knowingly or otherwise) in "outlaw" programs after September 30 of the season in question ( the Cut-Off Date ) will lose all membership privileges with Hockey Canada for the remainder of that season, and may only reapply for membership with Hockey Canada after the end of that season. Participation in an outlaw program will be considered to have occurred if the individual takes part in one game (including an exhibition, tournament, league or playoff game) after the Cut-Off Date. If a participant makes the choice to participate in these outlaw programs, they must understand the ramifications of that choice and that the sanctions described in this paragraph will remain in effect even if the league or team folds, or the individual is released, suspended or fired. 2) Hockey Canada and its member Branches across the country will make every effort to ensure that local minor hockey and female hockey associations in areas where outlaw leagues exist are not supporting these leagues in any manner whatsoever. For greater certainty, supporting includes, but is not limited to, assisting an outlaw league directly or indirectly through advertisement, promotion, ticket sales, volunteer activities, assigning Officials, sharing resources or enabling such a league to participate in Hockey Canada sanctioned activities. We will withhold tournament sanctions and will preclude such associations from benefitting from any Hockey Canada/Branch/CHL sanctioned event by whatever means necessary, including the withdrawal of any such event from any community within the geographic boundaries of that association if need be to stress this point. This policy is aimed at those leagues that choose to operate outside the hockey structure established by Hockey Canada, its member Branches and the Canadian Hockey League. HOCKEY CANADA Action Bulletin d action 2

63 Team Name: NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) NOHA PLAYER AFFILIATION RECORD Notes: This form must be used by all teams using affiliated players. 1- Teams must have a copy of their approved Association/Team Affiliation Declaration form along with this form. 2-Teams who are using the 19 Players at Large Affiliation must have that approved form along with this form. 3-This sheet must be signed by the Game Official for each player who is used as an affiliated player in all games. 4-For further information please review NOHA Regulation 7 Players Name Players team Signature of Game Official Date

64 ONTARIO HOCKEY FEDERATION 3 Concorde Gate, Suite 212 Toronto, Ontario M3C 3N7 T: F: Proud Branch Of Body Checking in Tournaments within OHF Policy The OHF Minor Council passed a motion in April that states Body checking be removed from House League (and House League Select) hockey effective the season. With regards to the discussion in June on how OHF House League and House League Select nonbody checking teams would participate in body checking tournaments as well as teams from USA Hockey and Hockey Quebec which introduce body checking at Minor Bantam, Minor council came to the conclusion that: OHF teams hosting a tournament at PeeWee Hockey that accept non body checking teams, (with the exception of representative teams from USA Hockey entering representative tournaments) must make the division of the tournament those teams are participating in nonbody checking. The organizers have the option to accept or refuse a non-body checking team. In the contrary, any non-body checking teams within the OHF shall not be allowed to participate in body checking tournaments. If a non-checking team does participate in a checking tournament they would be subject to disciplinary action by their Member Partner.

65 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Date: September 4, 2014 To: NOHA Associations From: John Jamieson Re: Position Changes for Team Staff 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) Each season, the NOHA Office receives a number of requests from Teams to change a Team Staff s position on their card. The NOHA Office cannot accommodate this request directly as the filling out of the registration by the person or Association makes it a legal document and the NOHA Office cannot just amend it. The team must make a request to their Association President and then the Association President can make the request in writing to the NOHA Office. The reason for this is that the Association President knows of the change and once they submit it in writing to the NOHA Office, they have now endorsed the change and take responsibility for their actions. Although some of the requests are made because someone could not attend the required clinics or is no longer required for a specific position on the team, unfortunately many of the requests are made in an attempt to circumvent the rules and regulations of the NOHA/OHF and Hockey Canada. The NOHA Office has also received several phone calls and s from volunteers who were told by their Association that they only need Speak Out, or only require Speak Out and their Trainers certification in order to help coach. It was explained to these people that if they are going to be helping to coach a team, that they would need to meet the appropriate certification requirements. To help better understand some of the potential problems that may arise from these requests, below is a brief job description for each of the staff positions. Manager: The team Manager is an administrative function, which may include scheduling practices, budgeting and completing the players registrartions, among other duties. As the position is an administrative one, the Manager should not be on the ice. A team may have a maximum of two Managers, both of whom require Speak Out. Trainer: The Trainer is responsible for the safety and well-being of the players. Some of the Trainer s duties include implementing a Risk Management program for the team, maintaining the players medical information and dealing with injuries. The Trainer should only be on the ice to treat an injury. A Trainer must have a valid Hockey Trainers Certification card and Speak Out, while a team may have as many Trainers as they would like.

66 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) Coach and Assistant Coach: The role of the Coach and Assistant Coach is to lead the team, both in games and in practice. The Coach and Assistant Coach provide instruction to the players on and off the ice. All Coaches have either Initiation or Development 1 certification depending on the age group they are coaching, as well as Speak Out. Coaches at Atom and above must also have their Checking certification. See below for the NOHA certification requirements. One of the more common questions received at the NOHA Office is, Can I go on the ice for practice if I have only Speak Out? Based on the job descriptions above, only the Head Coach and Assistant Coaches should be on the ice. A volunteer with Speak Out has only the appropriate certification to be a Manager, which is an administrative position as mentioned previously. With that being said, if assistance is required during practice to set up pylons or to push pucks, a team staff member may be on the ice to perform these tasks but they CANNOT provide instruction to the players (i.e. demonstrate a drill) as they are not insured to coach. Should a situation arise where a player is injured by someone who is not registered as a Head Coach or Assistant Coach (i.e. the player is checked into the boards by a team staff member), they will not be covered by Hockey Canada s Insurance Program and not only will the team staff member be held responsible, but the Association will as well. When approving staff position changes, you must consider the ramifications of those changes. Is the change being made for the right reason or is the change being requested because someone does not want to attend a specific clinic? If you have any questions, please contact your District Council Director. Yours truly, John Jamieson NOHA President cc: NOHA Executive

67 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Date: September 4, 2014 To: Whom it may concern From: John Jamieson Re: Specialty Instructors - Insurance 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) The NOHA recognizes that there are some people who have expertise in specialty areas such as Goaltending and Power Skating. The NOHA encourages Associations and Teams to use these people but these instructors must meet our certification requirements in order for them to register on the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) to be covered by Hockey Canada Insurance. They are on the ice instructing and by definition (below) they are coaching. If they do not wish to obtain the certification required by the NOHA and wish to use their own insurance, the decision is left to the Association and Team as to whether or not they wish to participate without Hockey Canada insurance. The players and parents must be informed as to what insurance coverage they have in order for them to make an informed decision. The NOHA does not recognize the position of Other on the Hockey Canada Registry. The NOHA policy states that all people dealing with our membership will possess the proper certification to help ensure the safety and well being of our participants. The NOHA requires these specialty instructors to register on the HCR with each Association they are working with. This allows the Association to know that they are paying a Hockey Canada insurance premium for this instructor and that when working in their Association, the activity is sanctioned. DOUBLE REGISTRATIONS If a member of your Association was carded more than once this past season, Associations are required to notify the NOHA Office in writing after February 10 th, 2015 and before May 31 st, 2015 to obtain a refund. We WILL NOT automatically compile a list; it is your responsibility to look into this matter. JOB DESCRIPTIONS Manager: The team Manager is an administrative function, which may include scheduling practices, budgeting and completing the players cards, among other duties. As the position is an administrative one, the Manager should not be on the ice. A team may have a maximum of two Managers, both of whom require Speak Out.

68 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) Trainer: The Trainer is responsible for the safety and well-being of the players. Some of the Trainer s duties include implementing a Risk Management program for the team, maintaining the players medical information and dealing with injuries. The Trainer should only be on the ice to treat an injury. A Trainer must have a valid Hockey Trainers Certification card and Speak Out, while a team may have as many Trainers as they would like. Coach and Assistant Coach: The role of the Coach and Assistant Coach is to lead the team, both in games and in practice. The Coach and Assistant Coach provide instruction to the players on and off the ice. All Coaches have either Initiation or Development 1 certification depending on the age group they are coaching, as well as Speak Out. Coaches at Atom and above must also have their Checking certification. See below for the NOHA certification requirements. One of the more common questions received at the NOHA Office is, Can I go on the ice for practice if I have only Speak Out? Based on the job descriptions above, only the Head Coach and Assistant Coaches should be on the ice. A volunteer with Speak Out has only the appropriate certification to be a Manager, which is an administrative position as mentioned previously. With that being said, if assistance is required during practice to set up pylons or to push pucks, a team staff member may be on the ice to perform these tasks but they CANNOT provide instruction to the players (i.e. demonstrate a drill) as they are not insured to coach. The NOHA does have the following certification requirements in place for people within the NOHA to act as Team Staff members within our Organization. Initiation & Novice H/L teams All Coaches and Asst. Coaches require Speak Out or Respect in Sport & Initiation certification All Trainers require valid trainer s certification (3 year term) & Speak Out or Respect in Sport certification All Managers require Speak Out or Respect in Sport certification Maximum of two Managers and two Trainers registered per team All Coaches, Trainers, and Managers require a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check to be submitted to their Minor Hockey Association (Each team must have at least one certified coach and at least one certified trainer)

69 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) Novice Representative teams All Coaches and Asst. Coaches require Speak Out or Respect in Sport & Coach Level or Development 1 certification All Trainers require valid trainer s certification (3 year term) & Speak Out or Respect in Sport certification All Managers require Speak Out or Respect in Sport certification Maximum of two Managers and two Trainers registered per team All Coaches, Trainers, and Managers require a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check to be submitted to their Minor Hockey Association (Each team must have at least one certified coach and at least one certified trainer) Atom Representative + H/L teams All Coaches and Asst. Coaches require Speak Out or Respect in Sport & Coach Level or Development 1 certification A minimum of one Coach per coaching staff requires Checking certification All Trainers require valid trainer s certification (3 year term) & Speak Out or Respect in Sport certification All Managers require Speak Out or Respect in Sport certification Maximum of two Managers and two Trainers registered per team All Coaches, Trainers, and Managers require a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check to be submitted to their Minor Hockey Association (Each team must have at least one certified coach and at least one certified trainer) Peewee, Bantam and Midget Representative teams + H/L teams All Coaches and Asst. Coaches require Checking, Speak Out or Respect in Sport & Coach Level or Development 1 certification All Trainers require valid trainer s certification (3 year term) & Speak Out or Respect in Sport certification All Managers require Speak Out or Respect in Sport certification Maximum of two Managers and two Trainers registered per team All Coaches, Trainers, and Managers require a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check to be submitted to their Minor Hockey Association or Single Entry teams (Each team must have at least one certified coach and at least one certified trainer)

70 NORTHERN ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 110 LAKESHORE DRIVE NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1A 2A8 PHONE: (705) FAX: (705) Junior teams All Coaches and Asst. Coaches require Speak Out or Respect in Sport & Coach Level or Development 1 certification All Trainers require valid trainer s certification (3 year term) & Speak Out or Respect in Sport certification All Managers require Speak Out or Respect in Sport certification Maximum of two Managers and two Trainers registered per team All Coaches, Trainers, and Managers require a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check to be submitted to their Team and the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League If you have any questions, please contact your District Council Director. Yours truly, John Jamieson NOHA President cc: NOHA Executive

71 ONTARIO HOCKEY FEDERATION Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M3C 3C6 T: F: Proud Branch Of Hockey Team Travel Insurance Information In January 2005 tragedy struck when a hockey team travelling by bus was involved in a very serious accident that resulted in three deaths and numerous life threatening and altering injuries. The accident occurred just outside of Canada in a northern border state. It is incumbent upon us to encourage all participants that when traveling outside of Ontario for any period of time even to another province - to purchase a travel insurance policy. When traveling outside of Ontario for the purpose of participating in a tournament or exhibition game (provided that such event has been sanctioned), teams are advised of the following: Hockey Canada Insurance coverage extends to those registered participants taking part in activities related to playing hockey. Coverage does not extend to all activities at all times for the duration of the trip. Traveling companions are not covered by Hockey Canada Insurance at any time. All participants and their companions are advised to purchase travel insurance (including, but not limited to coverage for trip cancellation or interruption, hospital and medical expenses, air flight accident, public transportation accident, baggage insurance). Not all insurance companies will provide coverage for team or sport-related activities. The OHF does not endorse any one insurance company, but upon request can provide a list of companies that offer coverage to sport teams traveling out of Ontario. OHF Members