RECREATIONAL TEAMS
.1 REGISTRATION
.1 All players shall be registered with the ALLIANCE on Hockey Canada/ALLIANCE Hockey approved rosters. These
rosters must be submitted to ALLIANCE Hockey by December 1st of the playing season for ALLIANCE approval. Players
are ineligible to participate in any form of competition and/or until official approval is provided by ALLIANCE Hockey.
Failure to do so may result in teams being deemed ineligible for sanctioned tournaments and the ALLIANCE House
League Championships.
.2 Registration ensures coverage of House League participants in the HC Insurance Program. It is mandatory that every
Association has HC insurance coverage before allowing players on the ice.
.3 Associations that request participants to play at a younger age group will be considered to do so where special
circumstances exist. Consideration will be given upon written request from the Association to the ALLIANCE Hockey
Executive Director documenting the special circumstances.
.2 PARTICIPATION
.1 Any Association having a Representative team entered into ALLIANCE competition, can affiliate players from their
House League provided they are on an approved Hockey Canada/ALLIANCE Hockey Roster. Any Association with an
independent House League may also affiliate these players, providing they affiliate through their local ALLIANCE
Association or directly with the ALLIANCE, use the HC group insurance program and adopt HC playing rules. In order to
participate as an affiliate with a Representative team a player must be eligible for that team as per OHF Regulation D.
.2 ALLIANCE House League teams and players accepted for sanctioned tournaments must be registered with the
ALLIANCE and participating in the team’s House League.
.3 ALLIANCE House League teams are not permitted to participate in any non-ALLIANCE House League games without
permission of the ALLIANCE Hockey Board of Directors.
.4 ALLIANCE Hockey House League teams are not permitted to body check at any time.
.3 MOVEMENT OF RECREATIONAL PLAYERS
.1 A Player registered and approved on a HC/ ALLIANCE Hockey House League rosters only, may also roster and affiliate
with a BB/B or higher division team for a maximum of ten (10) games, provided they qualify by OHF Regulation D.
.2 A House League players must fulfill their commitment to their House League team before playing as an affiliated
player or for a House League Select or higher category team.
.3 There is no affiliation for House League teams with the exception of one (1) goaltender from a team of a lower division
and in the U18/U21 Division where a U21-aged goaltender may be used in the U18/U21 Division providing they aren’t a
member of the Select team.
8.2 SELECT TEAMS
.1 REGISTRATION
.1 All players shall be registered with the ALLIANCE on Hockey Canada/ALLIANCE Hockey approved rosters. These
rosters must be submitted to ALLIANCE Office for ALLIANCE approval. Players are ineligible to participate in any form of
competition and/or until official approval is provided by the ALLIANCE Hockey. Failure to do so may result in teams being
deemed ineligible for sanctioned tournaments and ALLIANCE House League Select Championships.
.2 Registration ensures coverage of House League Select (approved rostered) participants in the HC Insurance Program.
It is mandatory that every Association has HC insurance coverage before allowing players on the ice. The registration
deadline is September 1 prior to the recreational playing season.
.3 ALLIANCE House League Select rosters will be released upon payment of entry fee, and upon approval of the team list
by the ALLIANCE Executive Director, the team will be eligible for exhibition games with other affiliated Associations and
approved tournaments.
.4 ALLIANCE House League Select teams may affiliate players as per HC, OHF and ALLIANCE Affiliation Regulations.
.2 PARTICIPATION
.1 ALLIANCE House League Select teams and players accepted for sanctioned tournaments must be registered with the
ALLIANCE and participating in an association’s House League.
.2 ALLIANCE House League Select teams are not permitted to participate in any ALLIANCE or non-ALLIANCE organized
league without the permission of the ALLIANCE Board of Directors.
.3 House League Select teams shall limit play to a maximum of thirty (30) exhibition games per season including
guaranteed tournament games. The ALLIANCE House League Select Championships are not included in the thirty (30)
game totals. No House League Select team shall play any game unless there is an approved numbered travel permit
issued by the ALLIANCE for that game. If a Select team surpasses the 30-game limit, a $200.00/game over the limit fine
will be implemented to the Association and the Head Coach be suspended five (5) games for every one (1) game over
the 30-game limit.
.3 MOVEMENT OF HOUSE LEAGUE SELECT PLAYERS
.1 Players registered and approved on ALLIANCE House League Select teams may affiliate to a team at BB/B or higher
classification for a maximum of ten (10) games per season and adhere to OHF Regulation D.
.2 If a player is playing House League up an age category, the player must play House League Select at their own age
category, unless the Association does not offer Select at that age category.
Example: A U12 age player plays House League at U13; the player must play House League Select at the U12 age level.
Additionally, if a U11 player is playing House League at the U12 age category and the Association does not offer House
League Select at U11, the player can play House League Select for the U12 team.
8.3 POLICY FOR PLAY WITH OVERSEAS TEAMS
.1 ELIGIBILITY
.1 Applications to host overseas teams or to travel overseas must be approved by the ALLIANCE Hockey Office before
they are submitted to the OHF and HC for final approval. Teams wishing to travel overseas must be U13-age teams or
older.
.2 APPLICATION TO HOST OVERSEAS TEAMS
.1 In order to process applications for hosting overseas teams the following must be submitted to the ALLIANCE Hockey
Office one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the visit:
.1 A letter of application (which includes the following information) requesting permission to host, signed by the
president and secretary of the hosting Association;
.2 The name, age level and classification of the overseas team;
.3 Locations and dates of proposed games if available at time of application;
.4 If the Association intends to contact other teams to play;
.5 A statement of compliance with "Letter of Understanding Duties and Responsibilities of Associations Hosting
Overseas Teams";
.6 Appropriate hosting fees (see ALLIANCE Hockey Office).
.2 Given exceptional circumstances, and at the discretion of the Overseas Chairperson, the preceding rules may be
waived.
.3 APPLICATION TO TRAVEL OVERSEAS
.1 In order to process applications for travel overseas the following must be submitted to the ALLIANCE Hockey Office
one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to departure:
.1 A letter of application requesting permission to travel signed by the president and secretary of the Association;
.2 The name, age level and classification of the team wishing to travel;
.3 A copy of the invitation from the host overseas team which indicates its affiliation with the IIHF or its branch;
.4 A copy of the proposed itinerary including dates of departure and return;
.5 A copy of the financial arrangements and guarantees;
.6 A written statement acknowledging the guarantee of payment of travel, accommodations and meals for the
official representative of the ALLIANCE who will travel with the team (HC requirement);
.7 Application to be accompanied by the appropriate sanction fees (see ALLIANCE Hockey Office).
8.4 TOURNAMENT PLAY
.1 ELIGIBILITY
.1 ALLIANCE Hockey teams or players must not take part in any tournament unless such tournament has a sanction
permit from the ALLIANCE or unless the team has permission from the ALLIANCE. Teams shall not participate in
concurrent tournaments. The Manager and Coach of teams participating in concurrent tournaments may be suspended
for eight (8) games (at the discretion of the ALLIANCE Board of Directors).
.2 For the purpose of this rule, concurrent tournaments are separate tournaments in which some or all of the games are
played during the same time span. Any team must have completed or have been eliminated from one tournament before
being eligible to participate in another tournament within the same time span.
.3 The Manager and Coach of any team having applied and being accepted in one or more concurrent tournaments who
fail to cancel their application for one or more of the tournaments applied for at least twenty (20) days prior to the start
of the tournaments, will be automatically suspended for eight (8) league games of the playing season.
.4 The Manager and Coach of any team once accepting an invitation to a tournament who fails to notify the Tournament
Director that they cannot meet their obligation to the tournament at least twenty (20) days before the tournament, or
who withdraws during the tournament, may face suspension for eight (8) league games of the playing season (at the
discretion of the ALLIANCE Board of Directors).
.5 All travel permits (exhibition and tournaments) are granted with the understanding that they are not to interfere with
ALLIANCE playdowns and championships. ALLIANCE Regulations will strictly enforce this. Any team that has paid an
entry fee to a tournament will be entitled to have their money refunded (in the opinion of the ALLIANCE Board of
Directors) which the ALLIANCE will assist them to obtain.
NOTE: Any team required to withdraw from a tournament because of a failure to meet League commitments shall not be
entitled to a refund of any tournament fees paid.
.6 ALLIANCE teams, and their participants taking part in unsanctioned tournaments will be subject to disciplinary action.
.7 HC insurance is in effect only in games or tournaments played with the sanction of the ALLIANCE.
.2 TOURNAMENT SANCTION FEES
.1 Sanction fees for all tournaments will be as specified each year by the ALLIANCE.
.2 In addition to the sanction fees, the following HC fees and Regulations will prevail:
.1 For each interbranch tournament, there shall be a sanction fee of $50.00 plus a $10.00 fee for each team from
outside the host Branch.
.2 For each international tournament, there shall be a sanction fee of $100.00, plus $50.00 per team outside of HC
(including teams from the U.S.A. and IIHF) and $10.00 per team from outside the host branch.
.3 Applications for all tournament sanction permits (hosting) must be submitted to the ALLIANCE Hockey Office as
per the current season directive.
.4 All tournaments are may be required to submit a financial statement of Income and Disbursements to the
ALLIANCE Hockey Office within thirty (30) days of the completion of the tournament. Failure to comply with this
regulation will result in refusal of future tournament sanction permits, and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE: Fees may change with proper notice from the ALLIANCE Hockey Office.
.3 SANCTION APPLICATIONS
.1 A sanction permit will be issued only to the minor hockey association which is the recognized governing body in a
Association and which is affiliated with the ALLIANCE. All requests for tournament permits or special permission must be
handled by the local association contact person.
.2 Sanction fees, a copy of the tournament rules, and a copy of the invitation being sent out should accompany your
letter of application that must be submitted to the ALLIANCE Hockey Office.
.3 At least fifteen (15) days prior to the start of the tournament a list of the competing teams, an additional copy of the
tournament regulations, and a tournament schedule must be submitted to the ALLIANCE Hockey Office.
.4 GAME REPORTS
.1 The ALLIANCE will supply paper game sheets as requested and Sanction Permits for all sanctioned tournaments.
Where approved by ALLIANCE Hockey, e-game sheets may be used.
.2 Game sheets must be signed by an official from each team in compliance with Policy 7.20 & League Structure 9.0.
.3 Tournament games in which match penalties are assessed must be sent to the ALLIANCE Executive Director (by the
head Official) within twenty-four (24) hours after the game. All game sheets are to be provided to the ALLIANCE
Executive Director after the completion of the tournament.
.4 Tournament On-Ice Officials must ensure that all game sheets are signed by Team Officials and On-Ice Officials.
Approved HC, USA Hockey or IIHF recognized playing rosters for the current playing season must be produced.
.5 PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
.1 Any teams in sanctioned tournaments shall be permitted to use only those players whose eligibility is supported by
approved HC, USA Hockey or IIHF recognized playing certificates or approved team rosters of the current playing season.
Photocopies will only be accepted if certified by the ALLIANCE Executive Director.
.2 Team Officials who fail to produce approved team rosters and allow players to participate may be suspended for a
minimum of eight (8) league games.
.3 House League participants who are otherwise eligible to enter ALLIANCE competition shall be permitted with the
approval of their Association to play in sanctioned tournaments. These players must be properly approved on affiliation
lists or rosters of the current playing season.
.4 A Sanction Permit may be withdrawn from any tournament that accepts entries from a team, or players that are under
suspension or are not approved by the ALLIANCE. Once the sanction permit is withdrawn all ALLIANCE teams or affiliated
teams will not be allowed to play in this unsanctioned tournament.
.5 No team or player shall play more than three (3) games on one day.
.6 GAME TIMES
.1 All tournament games must comprise three (3) stop time periods totalling a minimum of 30 minutes.
.2 Where any team plays three (3) games in one (1) day, the maximum time of any game must be as per ALLIANCE
Policy 8.4.6.1.
.3 Where teams play more than one (1) game in one (1) day, there must be a minimum of three (3) hours between the
completion of one game and the start of the next game.
.4 Affiliation is not permitted for a second tournament on the same weekend, while rostered team is still eligible.
.7 ACCEPTANCE OF TEAMS
.1 No entry shall be accepted from any team in any other division of the OHF (GTHL, NOHA or OMHA) or HC or
international hockey bodies without the written permission of that Organization’s Representative.
.2 This written permission must be available for inspection by any ALLIANCE Board of Directors Member or Convenor, at
any time during the tournament and provided to the ALLIANCE Hockey Office upon completion of the tournament.
.3 No tournament may accept any ALLIANCE team unless the tournament application includes the written permission of
the President and/or Contact Person of the local minor hockey association.
.4 ALLIANCE teams may not enter tournaments nor embark on exhibition tours of international countries without
receiving permission of HC through the OHF and ALLIANCE Hockey. Application for such permission must be made at
least sixty (60) days in advance of the departure date.
.8 ON-ICE OFFICIALS AND ALLIANCE REPRESENTATIVES
.1 In every game played in a sanctioned tournament, Officials will be appointed as per regulations for group play. (Policy
10.0)
.2 In every tournament, Officials will only be allowed to officiate a maximum of six (6) games per day. Games may be
officiated in sets of either two (2) or three (3) games, always with a minimum rest period of at least two (2) games (two
(2) hours) between sets.
.3 In any tournament, Officials will only be allowed to officiate a maximum of three (3) games per day acting as the
Referee in a three-person officiating system.
.4 All ALLIANCE tournament games shall be officiated by HCOP Officials who have registered with the ALLIANCE for the
current season.
.5 Failure to comply with 8.4.8.1, 8.4.8.2, 8.4.8.3 and 8.4.8.4 above may result in withdrawal of the Tournament
Sanction Permit and future Tournament Sanction Permits.
.6 The ALLIANCE Representative will be responsible to visit their region’s tournament to ensure that ALLIANCE
Regulations are being complied with. The Tournament Chairperson/Director must cooperate and comply with any
request of the ALLIANCE Region Representative.
.7 Failure to comply with the above regulations and all ALLIANCE rules will result in refusal of future Tournament
Sanction Permits, and possible disciplinary action.
8.5 MATCH PENALTY REPORTING – DISCIPLINE POLICY
.1 Discipline Policy
.1 Match penalties resulting from any game played in the ALLIANCE, in which an ALLIANCE or affiliated team takes part,
or which is played under ALLIANCE jurisdiction, shall be reported by the referee to the Executive Director of the
ALLIANCE. The Executive Director will report all pertinent information on the match penalty in question to the President.
.2 Match penalties will be categorized in the following manner:
.1 All other match penalties, including those of any category that may be questionable and may be reprieved or washed
out, or those of a more severe nature shall be forwarded directly to the President through the ALLIANCE Hockey Office.
.2 The Discipline (Suspension, Hearing) Committee has the authority to impose or change match penalties. This
committee may impose, wash out, reduce, concur in or increase the original suspension. Such committee shall be made
up of at least three (3) members including the Chairperson (appointed by the Executive) and at least two (2) other
members, one of which must be an Executive Member.
.3 ALLIANCE Associations and Teams are both responsible for the tracking of Match Penalties. Both are responsible in
ensuring that suspensions have been served and that all appropriate suspension regulations and policies have been
followed. Associations are also responsible for appropriate reporting of information to the ALLIANCE Hockey Office.
.4 Suspensions and penalties resulting from this policy may be subject to the Appeal Procedure in Policy 6.0.
8.6 TRAVEL PERMITS
.1 ALLIANCE Hockey Travel Permits
A travel permit is an administrative form that is used for teams that wish to participate in games that are not a part of their
regularly scheduled season. It essentially gives them “permission” to travel to participate in competition.
.2 When an ALLIANCE Hockey Travel Permit is required:
.1 All non-ALLIANCE scheduled games
.2 All tournaments (ALLIANCE, GTHL, OMHA, NOHA, outside OHF, USA Hockey)
.3 All exhibition games
.4 ALLIANCE Hockey Championships
.3 When an ALLIANCE Hockey Travel Permit is not required:
.1 Regular Season Games
.2 ALLIANCE Hockey Playoffs and Playdowns
.3 OHF, Regional and Hockey Canada Championships
.4 Why ALLIANCE Hockey Travel Permits are required:
.1 To ensure that teams are participating against sanctioned teams/in sanctioned events. Participation against non-
sanctioned teams or unapproved travel may result in the forfeiture of Hockey Canada insurance coverage. Travel Permits
are also used by Associations to track team participation.
.5 Utilizing ALLIANCE Hockey-Specific Travel Permits:
.1 ALLIANCE Hockey-specific forms contain all the relevant information per ALLIANCE Administrative and HC procedures.
Local forms do not replace ALLIANCE forms.
.6 Fees:
.1 Exhibition game & ALLIANCE tournament competition travel permits are a one (1) page, online fillable form. ALLIANCE
Hockey provides these travel permits at no cost to the Association.
.2 Non-ALLIANCE (i.e. Out of Branch (OMHA, GTHL, NOHA, etc.) or Out of Country) tournament travel permits are
available through the website at a feet of $5.00 per permit.
.3 Associations may, at their discretion, charge an administrative fee for one or both types of travel permits.
.7 Procedures:
.1 ALLIANCE Hockey pre-approval is provided for both the exhibition game and ALLIANCE tournament competition travel
permits;
.2 An ALLIANCE team forwards the completed non-ALLIANCE online travel permit via the weblink to their respective
ALLIANCE Member Association or designate for final approval;
.3 The ALLIANCE Member Association designate reviews travel permit forms; granting or denying permission (non-
sanctioned teams);
.4 Each Member Association has the responsibility to ensure that participation is against Hockey Canada and/or IIHF
sanctioned teams;
.5 ALLIANCE Member Associations are provided with a list of non-Hockey Canada Associations annually;
.6 Travel permit reports may be generated at any time by the Member Association and/or ALLIANCE Hockey. ALLIANCE
Hockey will invoice Associations for travel permit fees upon the conclusion of the season;
.7 Teams/Associations that do not comply with the ALLIANCE travel permit procedures will not be covered by Hockey
Canada insurance and may be suspended or further disciplined.
8.7 OHF AND HOCKEY CANADA CHAMPIONSHIP TRAVEL
.1 OHF and Regional Championship Team Travel Subsidy
.1 Teams travelling to championships hosted by Hockey Northwestern Ontario will receive $1500.00 in addition to their
entitlement under 8.7.1.2.
.2 The Championship Subsidy is a total of $8000.00 (eight thousand dollars). Only those teams that travel more than
two hundred (200) kms will qualify for a Championship Subsidy. The Championship Subsidy for each team is
determined by taking the total kilometers (one way) for all the eligible Championships and calculating a percentage for
each team’s travel to their specific Championship. A team’s percentage of the total travel will be used to determine how
much subsidy they should receive. Those teams that travel a greater distance will receive a greater amount to
subsidize their travel.
.3 The table below illustrates the formula used to determine travel subsidy:
.2 OHF and ALLIANCE Hockey Championship Hosts Subsidization
.1 ALLIANCE Hockey provides subsidization for Associations to host Ontario Hockey Federation and Regional
Championships. The subsidization is listed in the chart below:
|
CHAMPIONSHIP
|
HOST SUBSIDIZATION AMOUNT
|
OHF CHAMPIONSHIPS
U18, U15, U13 AA, A |
$2,000.00 / event
|
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
U13, U15, U18 AAA |
8.8 REGISTRATION COMMITTEE
.1 Minor Hockey Player Transfers
A player who wishes to transfer and whose residential move or right of choice has been denied by an association from which
the player is moving from may appeal that decision to the ALLIANCE Registration Committee, by submitting to the ALLIANCE
Hockey Office a completed ALLIANCE Registration Committee Application Form, accompanied by a $250.00 (two hundred and
fifty dollars) fee.
.2 Membership of the Registration Committee
The ALLIANCE Board of Directors will appoint a Chairperson for the Registration Committee. For each case, the President of the
ALLIANCE will appoint two (2) additional members of the Board of Directors to serve on the Registration Committee. Regional
Vice Presidents will not be eligible to serve on the Registration Committee if the case involves a Member Association from their
Region.
.3 Time Allowed for Appeal
An appeal can be filed at any time. The player may not participate in tryouts, practices, or other activities with the team to
which they wish to transfer during the appeal process.
.1 Within two (2) business days of the conclusion of the meeting/hearing, the Committee shall forward its decision to the
ALLIANCE Executive Director, who will in turn inform the parties of the decision by the next business day.
.2 All parties and the ALLIANCE shall be bound by the decision of the Registration Committee and all parties agree to
take all necessary steps to ensure compliance with the decision.
.3 Appeals of a decision of the ALLIANCE Registration Committee shall be directed to the OHF Registration Committee.
.4 If the ALLIANCE Executive Director receives evidence indicating that there has been a contravention of any order or
decision of the Registration Committee, the Executive Director shall refer the matter to the ALLIANCE Board of
Directors. The Board of Directors shall have ultimate authority over such matters and shall take necessary action as
they see fit.
8.9 DRESSING ROOM POLICY
ALLIANCE Hockey adheres to the Ontario Dressing Room Policy.
8.10 RISK MANAGEMENT AND RESPECT AND EXPECTATION
.1 ALLIANCE Hockey Respect and Expectation
At the 2007 ALLIANCE Hockey Annual General Meeting, the ALLIANCE Hockey Membership approved the ALLIANCE Hockey
Speak Out Policy Manual. With advancement and direction, the manual became the ALLIANCE Hockey Harassment, Abuse,
Bullying and Misconduct Policy: Promoting Positive Behaviour 2014 and is now replaced by the Respect and Expectation Policy.
ALLIANCE Hockey adheres to the OHF Respect and Expectation Policy.
.1 Overview
Respectful conduct on all social media channels, accounts and platforms is expected by the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario
(ALLIANCE Hockey) from all Members, including all Member Associations/organizations. Failure to comply could place
participation at risk.
The Policy will continually evolve as technologies and social networking tools emerge.
.2 Principles
.1 Social Media is online communication which includes, but is not limited to:
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• TikTok
• Snapchat
• Instagram
• Blogs
• YouTube
.3 Conduct
.1 The following are examples of conduct that would be considered unacceptable:
.1 Bullying, harassment, intimidation or threats of any type.
.2 Making negative or derogatory comments about, or statements deemed detrimental to the welfare of, any
individual or group.
.3 Divulging confidential information or any other matter of a sensitive nature.
.4 Posting photographs, video or comments promoting negative influences or criminal behavior, including but not
limited to drug use, alcohol abuse, public intoxication, hazing, and sexual harassment.
.5 Undertaking activity that contradicts the current policies of ALLIANCE Hockey or any of its Member
Associations/organizations.
.6 Undertaking activity that is meant to alarm other individuals or to misrepresent fact or truth.
.4 Best Practices
Best practices and recommendations on how to utilize social media channels to positively promote ALLIANCE Hockey, its
members, programs and partnerships;
.1 When using social media and networking mediums, you should always consider that you are representing ALLIANCE
Hockey.
.2 Content on social media should portray a positive image, of the participant, team, association or league participants
who have or moderate a social media account must always conduct themselves in a professional manner.
.3 Be transparent. Your honesty, or dishonesty will be quickly noticed in the social media environment. If you are
blogging, use your real name, and be clear about your role. If you have a vested interest in something you are
discussing, be the first to point it out, transparency is about your identity and relationship to the OHF (Member). You still
need to keep confidentiality around proprietary information and content. Social Media is considered the same as all other
forms of media and everything you say is public.
.4 It's a conversation. Be enthusiastic. Enthusiasm is contagious and the positive comments you make online can and will
help promote the sport of hockey. Be respectful, even to those who are not. Don’t get into a war of words. If you feel
that some comments are inappropriate, make sure someone from your member level is aware of the situation.
.5 Create some excitement. The ALLIANCE (Member) is making important contributions to the amateur hockey
community, let's share with the world the exciting things we're learning and doing—and open up the channels to learn
from others.
.6 Be a Leader. There can be a fine line between healthy debate and incendiary reaction. Do not denigrate our members
or the OHF, nor do you need to respond to every criticism or barb. Try to frame what you write to invite differing points of
view without inflaming others. Some topics like politics or religion slide more easily into sensitive territory, so be careful
and considerate. Once the words are out there, you can't really get them back, and once an inflammatory discussion gets
going, it's hard to stop.
.7 Recommended Guidelines to Ensure Everyone’s Safety:
.1 Stick to your area of expertise and provide unique, individual perspectives on what's going on in the sport of
hockey.
.2 Post meaningful, respectful comments - in other words, no spam and no remarks that are off-topic or offensive.
.3 Always pause and think before posting. That said, reply to comments in a timely manner, when a response is
appropriate.
.4 When disagreeing with others’ opinions, keep it appropriate and polite.
.8 Respect is for Everyone
.1 Correct your own mistakes.
.2 If you are making a factual error in a post, create an update to correct it. If you're posting to a blog, you may
choose to modify an earlier post, just make it clear that you have done so.
.3 Think before posting.
.4 If you're about to publish something that makes you even the slightest bit uncomfortable, don't send it. Once
your comments are posted, they cannot be retracted. Be careful not to escalate issues, as it is your responsibility,
to be sure what you are posting is correct. Always use your best judgment.
.5 Process and Procedure
ALLIANCE Hockey considers behaviour that constitutes harassment, abuse, bullying and/or maltreatment through social media
the equivalent to an “Intent to Injure” infraction and as such, individuals found in violation of this policy will be subject an
immediate 4-game minimum suspension pending an investigation.
8.12 DISCRIMINATORY SLUR
.1 Discriminatory Slur
Members of ALLIANCE Hockey shall refrain from comments or behavior that is disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist, or
sexist. Behavior that constitutes harassment or abuse will not be tolerated and will be dealt with under the Risk Management
and Respect and Expectation Policy.
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 reported immediately to the ALLIANCE Hockey Executive
Director for further action.
Policy Statement:
Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the By-Laws and Policies of
ALLIANCE Hockey including the opportunity to participate in ALLLIANCE activities and events both present and in the future. If
complaints are received ALLIANCE Hockey will investigate those complaints and if the investigation process substantiates the
complaint the individuals responsible may be subject to suspension. Complaints must be received via the proper ALLIANCE
Hockey Incident/Violation Report Form.
8.13 GAME TIME POLICY
.1 Length of Games for Representative and Seeded
At the Representative Meeting on April 27, 2011 a decision was made to treat the listed game times that are indicated in the
chart below as minimum. For those associations that can offer more ice-time than the minimum, a decision was made to utilize
that time as opposed to letting it sit unused. As part of this decision, it was determined that associations cannot increase game
times and implement a curfew. The decision was made based on the premise that more ice-time benefits the kids which is the
focus of ALLIANCE Hockey. Coaches do not have a say on this matter - if extra ice-time is available for games, it must be
utilized and visiting Coaches cannot refuse to play extra time when it is made available. This decision was made in the spirit of
ALLIANCE Hockey as it can only benefit those who matter the most - the kids.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15-15-F-20 Curfew Mercy Rule
|
|
|
|
|
8.14 HOCKEY CANADA RESPECT IN SPORT (RIS) PROGRAM
.1 HC Respect In Sport - Parent Program
Effective as of the 2015-2016 season and beyond, all ALLIANCE Hockey participants who participate in a League schedule
must have one parent/guardian complete the Hockey Canada Respect in Sport Parent Program prior to their child’s/children’s
participation in ALLIANCE Hockey.
8.15 TOBACCO
Adopted from the Ontario Hockey Federation Tobacco Policy.
No participant (Player, Team Official, on-ice official or off-ice official) may use tobacco products, chewing tobacco, smokeless tobacco, or vaping during any league, playoff, exhibition or tournament game or practice (on or off-ice) sanctioned by any Member Partner.
Any Player or bench official found to be using tobacco products, chewing tobacco, smokeless tobacco, or vaping during a game will be ejected from that particular game.
The OHF has adopted the Doping and Control Policy as established by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES). For further information, please see the CCES website at www.cces.ca.
8.16 HELMET AND NON-HELMET USE
.1 All ALLIANCE Hockey On Ice Personnel shall be required to wear a CSA Certified Helmet during all sanctioned on-ice
instruction and activities. The wearing of a CSA Certified Helmet shall include the wearing of an approved chin strap that is
secured so that the helmet will remain in place should a fall or contact occur.
.2 In all cases of non-compliance to the wearing of a CSA Certified Helmet by On Ice Personnel, during all sanctioned on-ice
instruction and activities, the offending party shall be disciplined through the enforcement of the provisions of this policy. In
such cases where an on-ice helper is not of the team administration (i.e. a parent), the Head Coach shall be held responsible
for the non-compliance of this policy.
Should an incident of non-compliance to this policy take place, each ALLIANCE Hockey Association shall take the following
disciplinary steps:
.1 Upon the first verified Incident:
A Verbal and Written notification warning is to be given to the offending party by an applicable member of the Local
Association. The offending party is to sign off that this warning has been rendered, and such documented notification is
to be kept on file by the Local Association.
.2 Upon the second verified Incident (by the same party):
A Hearing by the Local Association is to be held for the offending party. Tolerance for non-compliance of this policy is not
to be permitted.
.3 In such cases, the following discipline shall apply:
Through the auspices of the ALLIANCE, the offending party shall be suspended from participation (whether it be games
or practices) in accordance with the ALLIANCE Suspension Policy for a minimum period of five (5) scheduled ice times.
8.17 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
.1 Objective
.1 ALLIANCE Hockey must meet high ethical standards to merit the trust of its Member Associations, the Ontario Hockey
Federation, Hockey Canada, clients, sponsors and the public.
.2 The integrity of ALLIANCE Hockey depends on ethical behaviour throughout the organization, and fair, well-informed
decision-making. The ability to make decisions is sometimes affected by other interests (personal or professional) of
individuals in the organization. Such conflict-of-interest situations are a regular part of organizational and personal life
and cannot simply be eliminated. The objective of this policy is to permit ALLIANCE Hockey to manage conflict of interest
situations successfully and to resolve them fairly.
.2 Scope
.1 This policy applies to all members of the Board of Directors and all staff of ALLIANCE Hockey. It also applies to
volunteers, but formal procedures should consider their circumstances. Collectively, these three groups are called
“affected persons” below.
Note: Member Associations shall establish a similar Association-specific policy.
.3 Definitions
.1 Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest is a situation in which a person has a private or personal interest sufficient
enough to appear to influence the objective exercise of their official duties with ALLIANCE Hockey.
.2 Private or personal interest: Refers to an individual’s self-interest (i.e. to achieve financial profit or avoid loss, or to
gain another special advantage or avoid a disadvantage); the interests of the individual’s immediate family or business
partners; or the interests of another organization in which the individual holds a position (voluntary or paid).
.3 Objective exercise of duties: refers to an individual’s ability to carry out their responsibilities in the best interest of
ALLIANCE Hockey.
.4 Types of Conflict
A Board member, employee or volunteer of ALLIANCE Hockey may be in a conflict-of-interest situation that is:
a. Actual or real, where their official duties are or will be influenced by their private interests.
b. Perceived or apparent, where their official duties appear to be influenced by their private interests.
c. Foreseeable or potential, where their official duties may be influenced in the future by their private interests.
.5 Examples of Conflicts of Interest
.1 Self-interested funding, contracting, or hiring when an affected person uses a position in ALLIANCE Hockey to
influence a decision to provide funding or contracts to another organization in which they have an interest, or to go
outside normal hiring processes to give a job to a friend or family member.
.2 Improper influence: when an affected person solicits or accepts some form of benefit in return for influencing
ALLIANCE Hockey activities or promoting someone else’s interests in ALLIANCE Hockey.
.3 Inappropriate outside activity: when an affected person’s activities outside ALLIANCE Hockey conflict with the interests
of ALLIANCE Hockey.
.4 Accepting undue benefits, such as significant gifts which place an affected person under obligation to the donor
(Member Association, Sponsor, Client).
.6 Responsibilities
.1 Overall Responsibility: Members of the ALLIANCE Hockey Board of Directors, staff volunteers are responsible for
managing conflict of interest situations to ensure that workplace behaviour and decision-making throughout ALLIANCE
Hockey are not influenced by conflicting interests.
.2 Responsibility for Prevention: ALLIANCE Hockey supports an organizational culture in which people freely take
responsibility for both “self-declaring” possible conflicts of interest, and respectfully raising possible conflicts faced by
others in the organization. This culture makes it possible to avoid any such situations from arising in the first place.
Managers, staff, volunteers and Board Members have the responsibility to implement appropriate practical preventive
measures, such as:
.1 Providing education about what to do when gifts and hospitality are offered;
.2 Providing meeting agendas in advance to enable participants to foresee possible conflicts;
.3 Ensuring that people are clearly told when information must be protected from improper use;
.4 Declining involvement in an action (such as supporting a questionable outside activity).
.3 Responsibility for Managing: Where prevention is not the solution, conflict of interest situations must be managed.
Here are the steps to be taken by those involved in such situations, working together and supporting one another’s
ethical responsibilities:
.1 Declare it. Ensure transparency by self-declaration, and by making sure that a record of the declaration is made.
.2 Discuss it. In a doubtful situation, take a moment for a quick word with the chair of your meeting, or undertake
a full dialogue with the group, if the situation warrants it.
.3 Deal with it. Measures to mitigate or eliminate a conflict of interest will depend on what is appropriate to the
severity of the situation.
Options include:
a. Restrict the involvement of the individual. For example, the individual may with draw from decision-making. This
would not be appropriate if the conflict of interest arises frequently, or if the individual cannot be separated from
parts of the activity.
b. Recruit a third party to assist. For example, ask a disinterested party to sit on a hiring board, appeal process.
There will be situations where no appropriate third party is available.
c. Remove the individual from affected duties. When “restrict” and “recruit” are not suitable options, the individual
with the conflict may be removed from duties or discussions related to the conflict. The individual could transfer to
other duties.
d. Relinquish the private interest. In cases of serious conflict, the individual may choose to drop the private
interest, such as membership on the Board of another organization, which is causing the conflict.
e. Resign from the official duties. In serious cases where other solutions are not possible, the individual may have
to resign from the position creating the conflict.
f. Document what has been done. Board minutes, correspondence to interested parties, or other documentation will
provide a record of steps taken.
.7 Policy Application
.1 This policy must be explained to all new Board Members, staff and volunteers. All such affected persons must agree in
writing, at the outset of taking a position or volunteering with ALLIANCE Hockey, that they will abide by this policy.
.2 At that time, Board Members and staff must disclose possible conflict situations to the Executive Director (or
President) in confidence. Subsequent material changes must be disclosed when they first emerge. Volunteers must
inform the President and or Executive Director of possible conflict situations.
.3 The Executive Director will indicate to each individual whether any further action is necessary to manage the possible
conflicts of interest disclosed. Actions might include the following, depending on the severity of the conflict:
a. Declaring the conflict to all concerned before discussion or decision-making;
b. Withdrawing from final decision-making only;
c. Withdrawing from all aspects of discussion and decision-making.
.4 The Executive Director is also the final authority on resolving disputes, for example when an individual does not agree
with the perception that he or she is facing a conflict of interest.
.5 The Executive Director is the authority on dealing with real conflicts of interest which are discovered “after the fact”. A
variety of serious measures, such as cancelling a contract or hiring decision, may have to be considered, case by case, in
such situations. ALLIANCE Hockey legal services will normally be involved in the final disposition.
For the purposes of this policy, the President is the appropriate authority in all matters relating to the affairs of the
Board, and to any issues involving the Executive Director’s own affairs. Any issues involving the President’s own affairs
will be dealt with by the Senior Vice President of the Board. The Executive Director is the authority in all other matters.
8.18 UNDERAGE PLAYERS
Player movement shall only exist in the following circumstances:
1. The player possesses an exceptional skill set for U8 MD, U9 MD or U10 AAA, A, AA.
In any situation, movement must comply with the OHF PLAYING UP FOR PLAYERS 8 AND UNDER POLICY.
OR
2. The decision to move the player(s) up is to ensure programming exists at Recreational hockey only.
8.19 BODY CHECKING CLINICS
.1 Mandatory Body Checking Instruction
All participants wishing to play in a League in their U14 season where body checking is permitted must participate in Body
Checking instruction prior to their primary team’s first scheduled regular season or tournament game (not including exhibition
games).
.2 Subsequent Mandatory Body Checking Instruction
During their U14 season, all participants (competing in a League where body checking is permitted) must participate in
subsequent body checking instruction with their current team by December 1st of the current season. This instruction will
provide a review and further instruction for those U14 participants and must include all affiliated players associated with that
team.
.3 Participation Tracking
Member Associations shall be responsible for providing the ALLIANCE Hockey Office with a record of participation including at
minimum, a participant’s first name, last name, and HCR #.