8.55.1 OVERVIEW
With the current prevalence of video technology within the minor hockey landscape (including spectator and/or Association video), ALLIANCE Hockey incurs multiple challenges when reviewing such video.
Through this policy, the ALLIANCE Hockey aims to communicate its position on when it is appropriate and responsible to review video submissions.
It should be noted that, in addition to video submitted by a Member Association, ALLIANCE Hockey may also utilize any other available video source(s) for making any determination(s) under this Policy.
Reference in this Policy to the Executive Director includes the Executive Director and/or their designate.
Both Hockey Canada and ALLIANCE Hockey maintain strict rules regarding the authority of on-ice officials:
- Hockey Canada's Playing Rule 5.1 (c) states: "A Referee shall have full authority and the final decision in all matters under dispute. Their decision shall be final on all questions of judgment and not subject to appeal."
- ALLIANCE Hockey states: "REFEREE’S DECISION: “A protest on a referee’s decision will not be considered unless it concerns a question respecting interpretation of the rules of the game."
8.55.2 VIDEO THAT WILL NOT BE REVIEWED
8.55.2.1 The ALLIANCE Hockey Executive Director will generally not review video for the following:
.1.1 For challenging a Game Official’s decisions or penalties, except as specified in this policy;
.1.2 For individual player or Team Official conduct, unless stated otherwise in this policy;
.1.3 For evaluating team conduct during games, unless stated otherwise in this policy;
.1.4 For the purpose of reviewing goals or disallowed goals, unless stated otherwise in this policy.
Rationale: Game Officials have rules at their disposal to penalize these situations.
8.55.3 VIDEO THAT MAY BE REVIEWED
8.55.3.1 The ALLIANCE Hockey Executive Director may review video for the following:
.1.1 Appealing a suspension based on the Association’s contention of a misapplied rule or a Game Official's error in judgment resulting in a suspension of three (3) or more games;
.1.2 Identifying the correct player when the on-ice official may have incorrectly penalized a player, resulting in a suspension;
.1.3 Evaluating the conduct of a Game Official during altercations, particularly involving the use of force;
.1.4 Assessing any game situations leading to serious player injuries, regardless of whether a penalty was initially assessed, to determine appropriate suspension length for involved player(s);
.1.5 Reviewing penalties carrying indefinite suspensions;
.1.6 Assessing the conduct of spectators, including parents/guardians.
.4 SUBMITTING VIDEO FOR REVIEW
4.1 The ALLIANCE Hockey Executive Director will consider a video review as submitted by the Member Association’s President or Council Representative using the applicable form and when the following requirements are met:
4.1.1 Completed payment of the $250.00 review fee payable via credit card, non-refundable per incident;
4.1.2 Provision of a complete copy of the video. The video must be cued to the incident and/or accompanied by written details specifying the time/location within the submission;
4.1.3 Provision of a copy of the official gamesheet;
4.1.4 Submission of a statement from the Association President or Council Representative outlining the incident;
4.1.5 Submission received within forty-eight (48) hours following the conclusion of the associated game;
4.1.6 Reviewing item identified in 3.1.4, must also be accompanied by a diagnosis from a medical doctor outlining the nature and seriousness of the injury (understanding when extenuating circumstances are involved).
.5 VIDEO REVIEW PROCEDURE
5.1 Upon receiving the video review request, the ALLIANCE Hockey Executive Director will review the request and may determine any or all of the following:
.1.1 Inconclusive Review: The Executive Director may deem a review inconclusive if, among other reasons, the video recording does not clearly show the incident. In such a case, any suspension resulting from the assessed penalty or penalties by the Game Official will remain in effect. This decision is final and not eligible for further appeal.
.1.2 Misapplication Determined: The Executive Director may conclude that the Game Official misapplied the rule and/or used incorrect judgment.
In these instances, the corresponding suspension(s) will be revised or revoked.
.1.3 Correct Application Determined: The Executive Director may determine that the Game Official correctly applied the rule and/or used correct
judgment. Consequently, any suspension resulting from the penalty or penalties will remain in effect. This decision is final and not eligible for further appeal.
.1.4 The Executive Director may assess any appropriate penalty, suspension and/or supplementary suspension (including substituted
or additional penalties) for any infraction committed during the course of such game or during the aftermath of such game by any player or team official whether or not such infraction has been penalized by the Game Official.