HANDBOOK
REVISED November, 2003
TABLE OF CONTENTS
· Canadian Hockey Association objectives..........................................................
· Philosophy .............................................................................................................
· Section 1: Regulations .....................................................................................
· Alteration of Policy and Procedure Manual......................................
· Inspection of books and records of the Society by members.........
· Section 2: Registration.....................................................................................
· Section 3: Mutual Aid.........................................................................................
· Mutual Aid Claims...............................................................................
· CHA Carding.......................................................................................
· Section 4: Code of Conducts........................................................................
· Athletes Code of Conduct................................................................
· Coaches Code of Conduct..............................................................
· Parent Code of Conduct...................................................................
· Volunteer Code of Conduct..............................................................
· Officiating Code of Conduct.............................................................
· Section 5: Duties and Responsibilities......................................................
· AVMHA..............................................................................................
· Players ...............................................................................................
· 1st Vice President (in charge of Rep).............................................
· 3rd Vice President (in charge of House).........................................
· Coach Coordinator ..........................................................................
· Registrar ............................................................................................
· Equipment Coordinator ...................................................................
· Referee in Chief................................................................................
· Risk Manager....................................................................................
· Ice Scheduler.....................................................................................
· Female Hockey Coordinator............................................................
· Public Relations Coordinator...........................................................
· Bingo Coordinator.............................................................................
· Special Events Coordinator.............................................................
· Parents...............................................................................................
· Team Parent......................................................................................
· Section 6: House Division Managers..........................................................
· Section 7: Rep Team Managers...................................................................
· Section 8: House Team Coaches................................................................
· Section 9: Rep Teams Coaches...................................................................
· Section 10: Discipline ....................................................................................
· Discipline Committee.......................................................................
· Discipline Procedure........................................................................
· Recommended Discipline Guide....................................................
· Appeal Procedure.............................................................................
· Complaint Procedure........................................................................
· Section 11: Officiating ....................................................................................
· Referee and Linesmen.....................................................................
· Section 12: Ice Rental ....................................................................................
· Section 13 Team/Division Structure ...........................................................
· House Team Structure............................................................................
· Rep Team Structure................................................................................
· Section 14: Player Movement.......................................................................
· Section 15: Tournaments ..............................................................................
· Section 16: Sponsorship ..............................................................................
· Section 17: Fund raising ...............................................................................
· Section 18: Control of Revenues ................................................................
· Section 19: Clinics ..........................................................................................
(a) To foster and encourage the sport of amateur hockey throughout Canada.
(b) To foster and encourage leadership programs in all areas related to the development of hockey in Canada.
(c) To promote and encourage the foundation of Provincial and Inter-Collegiate Amateur Hockey Associations as local governing bodies.
(d) To establish and maintain a uniform test of amateur standing and uniform playing rules for amateur hockey
(e) To affiliate with and cooperate with other national or international amateur hockey organizations.
(f) To conduct inter-branch and international contests of amateur hockey.
(g) To provide representation for international open hockey competition.
The Canadian Hockey Association believes that every person in Canada who wants to play hockey should have the opportunity to do so ... at his level of skill and level of interest. As the governing body of Amateur Hockey in Canada we endeavor to facilitate this opportunity and historically have served male hockey. But the CHA stands ready to assist, and provide services for female hockey. The CHA is committed to providing leadership which will ensure the best possible environment for a quality hockey experience for each player in all types and categories of amateur play.
The CHA recognizes that hockey is a major influence on its participants and on Canadian Society, and believes that this influence should be a positive one both on the Society and on the individual. The CHA provides leadership to all amateur hockey in the country, and represents Canadian amateur hockey with the national governing bodies of other hockey countries.
We believe that hockey exists for the players, individually and collectively, and that the volunteers whose efforts and dedication make hockey possible for the players are the foundation of the Canadian Hockey Association.
SECTION 1 - REGULATIONS
Alberni Valley Minor Hockey, The Society and The Association in these policies shall refer to the Alberni Valley Minor Hockey Association.
BCAHA, B.C.A.H.A., B.C. Amateur Hockey and the Branch in these policies shall refer to the British Columbia Hockey Association.
CHA in these policies shall refer to the Canadian Hockey Association.
NVIHA AND SVIHA in these policies shall refer to the North Vancouver Island Minor Hockey Association and South.
In all instances where the AVMHA Regulations, Constitution and By-Laws, and Policies and Procedures either omit or present a conflict with the BCAHA or CHA regulations, the current BCAHA/CHA Regulations will take precedence.
The Association may subscribe to, become a member of, and cooperate with any other society, or association whether incorporated or not, whose objectives are in while or in part similar.
All changes and/or additions to AVMHA Policy and Procedure Manual will be submitted in writing to the President and/or Secretary thirty (30) days prior to a scheduled Executive Committee Meeting, General Membership Meeting, or the Annual General Meeting and fourteen (14) days prior to Special Executive Committee Meeting,
This edition is prepared for easy and convenient reference and should regulations be changed or errors occur, the contents of this book will be superseded by the official minutes of the AVMHA.
Inspection of the books and records of the Association may be done by members in good standing at a place to be arranged by the Executive Officer responsible. Members wishing to inspect the books and records of the Association must give seven (7) days notice in writing to the President. The books and records of the Society must be available for inspection within fourteen (14) days of such notice being received by the President.
SECTION 2 - REGISTRATION RULES
(a) The official registration day each year will take place as determined by the Executive of A.V. Minor Hockey. The time and place of registration and other necessary information will be advertised at least one (1) week prior to registration.
(b) The current Executive Committee shall set registration fees. Registration fees shall cover the following costs and increases in yearly registration fees shall reflect the following:
¨ Ice costs - per division
¨ BCAHA Player Registration/Mutual Aid Insurance
¨ CHA Liability Insurance
(c) AVMHA may apply a early registration discount on base registration if registered by June30 prior to following season
(d) A fundraising fee may be applied to registration costs. Fee to be determined by AVMHA.
(e) AVMHA may apply a discount on base registration costs for a goalie with all his own equipment.
(f) Registration will be only accepted at AVMHA office on designated dates.
(g) Registration fee payment options to be determined by AVMHA
(h) Jersey deposits will be collected at time of registration via posted dated cheque. Rep Teams may be required to provide an additional jersey deposit.
(i) If a cheque for registration fees is returned NSF, the parents have ten (10) days from notification to pay in full or the child may not be allowed on the ice until the fees are paid.
(j) If payments on an NSF cheque and/or outstanding balance are not made and the money is not received in full before season end (March 31), the family will not be allowed to register for the next season until full payment is made. Registration for the following season will be CASH only, in full, at the time of registration.
(k) No child will necessarily be denied the opportunity to play hockey because of an inability to pay. The President and Registrar, together, shall consider all requests for fee exemption and guarantee confidentiality.
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(l) H.) Refund Policy - Any player/parent requesting a refund must do so in writing and all refunds shall be as follows:
¨ Before first ice time 100% of ice fees
¨ Before October 1 80% of ice fees
¨ Before November 1 70% of ice fees
¨ Before December 1 60% of ice fees
¨ Before January 1 50% of ice fees
(m) All refunds shall be less the following:
¨ BCAHA Player Registration Fee
¨ BCAHA Mutual Aid Insurance
¨ CHA Liability Insurance
(n) No refunds after January 1 unless the player is injured, and will not participate for the remainder of the season, or if the player is moving out of Port Alberni.
(o) Players suspended by AVMHA, BCAHA or CHA are not eligible for refunds.
(p) No player will play or practice until full registration or post-dated cheques for registration has been received. There may be a seventy-two (72) hour waiting period from the time of registration until the player is allowed on the ice. This allows time for the Mutual Aid card to be completed and allows the Registrar time to notify Divisional Managers and Coaches of new players.
(q) It is understood that the payment of a registration fee does not constitute the entire obligation to the Association of parent or guardian. This shall be made clear to all parents or guardians at the time of registration.
(r) Age per Division, as of December 31 of the current year, for AVMHA will be as follows:
¨ Mites 6 years and under
¨ Novice 7 and 8 years
¨ Atom 9 and 10 years
¨ PeeWee 11 and 12 years
¨ Bantam 13 and 14 years
¨ Midget 15 to17 years
¨ Juvenile
All players will be
registered into a division by their age. Any request to play in another Division
must be made in writing to the Divisional Manager and final approval will be
made by the Executive Committee at the next regularly scheduled Executive
Committee Meeting.
SECTION 3 - MUTUAL AID
(a) The Mutual Aid fund provides assistance to injured players. The assistance provided is for expenses not provided by a Medical or Dental Plan of the player or his parents.
(b) The signing of players to Mutual Aid is the responsibility of the Registrar.
(c) Registration takes place at the same time as the player's minor hockey registration and the registration fee is inclusive.
(d) The registration card is in two (2) parts with part 1 being returned to the BCAHA office with payment and part 2 being attached to the players registration form.
(e) AVMHA will register all Coaches on Mutual Aid cards. If injured it is the responsibility of the Coach to contact the Registrar.
(f) AVMHA will register a minimum of two (2) COACHES per team. If injured it is the responsibility of the Coach to contact the Registrar.
(a) Players claiming assistance through the fund must do so on the appropriate form available through the Coach or Registrar. Mutual Aid Forms are also available from the concession.
(b) The claim form is to be filled out by the Coach or manager and sent with the player to the hospital or dentist.
(c) The player's attending physician or dentist will fill in the appropriate spaces and sign the form. It will then be given to the Registrar.
(d) It is the Coach or manager's responsibility to provide the Registrar with any Mutual Aid claims.
(e) Any claims must be reported and filed with the BCAHA office no later than ninety (90) days from the date of injury, by the Registrar.
(f) Full details on the Mutual Aid Fund are available in By-Law Six (6) of the BCAHA Constitution, By-Laws and Regulations.
(g) Any medical bills or ambulance bills that the player receives after the claim form has been sent to BCAHA should also be forwarded to the Registrar for payment. This is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
It is essential that all information be given correctly and accurately:
(a) Players Care Card Number
(b) Birth date - Day, Month, Year. Those who have never signed a CHA Player's Certificate before, require a photocopy of a birth certificate for divisions from PeeWee through Junior.
(c) Surname
(d) Given Name
(e) Residential Address - Not a P.O. Box - to be completed in full
(f) City and Province
(g) Postal Code
(h) Name of Team - Use Association Name Only. (Do not use a Sponsor name, nickname, or team division)
(i) FOR BCAHA USE ONLY - NOT TO BE FILLED IN
(j) FOR BCAHA USE ONLY - NOT TO BE FILLED IN
(k) FOR BCAHA USE ONLY - NOT TO BE FILLED IN
(l) Give Date and Year
(m) Name of the last two (2) CHA registered teams and years registered
(n) The word Branch means PROVINCE, not League or District
(o) Date signed - Date that the player completes and signs the Certificate
(p) Players signature - This must be written - not printed
*Please remember: Do not tear the Certificate apart. Return the completed certificates, intact, to the BCAHA office for approval.
CARDING
The signing of players and Team Officials to CHA cards is the responsibility of the Registrar. Upon completion the cards will be submitted to the BCAHA office.
Athlete Code of Conduct
In personal development, as well as athletic development, the athlete himself/herself plays a critical role. They must understand and respect their relationship and the commitment that is required as a member of a team. The athlete must also recognize that to achieve complete success, they should understand both the values and goals of the BCAHA. Thus, how an athlete regards his/her sport is often dependent upon their level of behavior and ability to fit into team concepts. The following Code of Conduct has been developed to aid the athlete to achieve a level of behavior, which will allow the athlete to become a well-rounded, self-confident and productive human being.
ATHLETES HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO:
1. Treat everyone fairly within the context of their activity, regardless of gender, place of origin, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political belief or economic status.
2. Direct comments or criticism at the performance rather than the individual.
3. Consistently display high personal standards and project a favourable image of their sport.
4. Refrain from public criticism of athletes, coaches or officials.
5. Abstain from the use of tobacco products.
6. Abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages, using performance enhancing or mind altering drugs.
7. Refrain from the use of profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise offensive language.
8. Follow the annual training, competitive programs, and rules of conduct as mutually agreed upon by Coaches and Athletes, recognizing the responsibilities of the Athletes to adhere to and complete.
9. Participate in all team testing and satisfy all team program testing objectives.
10. Provide the Coaches with results of their strength and dry land training to enable the Coaches to monitor and assess improvement in your performance.
11. Communicate and Co-operate with registered medical practitioners in the diagnoses, treatment and management of medical problems. Respect the concerns these medical people have when they are considering the athletes' future health and well being and when they are making decisions regarding the athletes' ability to continue to play or train.
12. Regularly seek ways of increasing your athlete development and self-awareness.
13. Uphold the rules of the sport, the spirit of such rules and encourage other athletes to do the same.
14. Treat opponents and officials with due respect both in victory and defeat. Encourage other athletes to act accordingly.
15. Be aware of the role sport plays in all athletes lives and respect the pressures that may be placed on yourself and other athletes as you strive to balance physical, mental, emotional and spiritual elements of your lives.
ATHLETES MUST:
1. At no time allow individuals who may request sexual favours or use threats of reprisal for rejection to go unreported.
2. Participate in a manner that ensures the safety of athletes, coaches and officials also participating in the game.
3. Respect other athlete's dignity: verbal or physical behaviours that constitute harassment or abuse are totally unacceptable.
4. Never advocate or condone the use of drugs or other banned performance enhancing substances.
5. Never use or condone the use of alcohol.
Coaching Code of Conduct
The athlete/coach relationship is a privileged one. Coaches play a critical role in the personal as well as athletic development of their athletes. They must understand and respect the inherent power imbalance that exists in this relationship and must be extremely careful not to abuse it. Coaches must also recognize that they are conduits through which the values and goals of a sport organization are channeled. Thus how an athlete regards his/her sport is often dependent on the behavior of the coach. The following Code of Conduct has been developed to aid coaches in achieving a level of behavior, which will allow their athletes in becoming well-rounded, self confident and productive human beings. Though this code is directed toward coaching conduct it equally applies to other members of the "Team Leadership Staff" i.e. managers, trainers, equipment personelle etc. It is assumed that these people act in cooperation with one another to construct a suitable environment for the athlete.
COACHES HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO:
1) Treat everyone fairly within the context of their activity, regardless of gender, place of origin, color, sexual orientation, religion, political belief or economic status.
2) Direct comments or criticism at the performance rather than the athlete.
3) Consistently display high personal standards and project a favorable image of their sport and coaching.
¨ Refrain from public criticism of fellow coaches, athletes, officials and volunteers especially when speaking to the media or recruiting athletes.
¨ Abstain from the use of tobacco products while in the presence of her/his athletes.
¨ Abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages when working with athletes.
¨ Discourage the use of alcohol in conjunction with athletic events or victory celebrations at the playing site.
¨ Refrain from the use of profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise offensive language in the conduct of his/her duties.
4) Ensure that the activity being undertaken is suitable for the age, experience, ability and fitness level of the athletes and educate athletes as to their responsibilities in contributing to a safe environment.
5) Communicate and cooperate with registered medical practitioners in the diagnoses, treatment and management of their athletes' medical and psychological problems. Consider the athletes' future health and well being as foremost when making decisions regarding an injured athletes' ability to continue playing or training.
6) Recognize and accept when to refer athletes to other coaches or sport specialists. Allow athletes' goals to take precedence over their own.
7) Regularly seek ways of increasing professional development and self-awareness.
8) Treat opponents and officials with due respect both in victory and defeat and encourage athletes to act accordingly. Actively encourage athletes to uphold the rules of their sport and the spirit of such rules.
9) In the case of minors, communicate and co-operate with the athletes' parents or legal guardians, involving them in management decisions pertaining to their child's development.
10) Be aware of the many pressures placed on athletes as they strive to balance the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of their lives and conduct practices and games in a manner so as to allow optimum success.
COACHES MUST:
1) Ensure the safety of the athletes with whom they work.
2) At no time become intimately and/or sexually involved with their athletes. This includes requests for sexual favors or threat of reprisal for the rejection of such requests.
3) Respect athlete’s dignity; verbal or physical behaviors that constitute harassment or abuse are unacceptable.
4) Never advocate or condone the use of drugs or other banned performance enhancing substances.
5) Never provide under age athletes with alcohol; never encourage its use.
Parent Code of Conduct
PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Sport provides many
great moments that parents and children can share and enjoy. It should be part
of the educational process for children and, therefore, should be operated as an
educational experience so that all children have the right to learn and
participate in an enjoyable, positive, and stress-free environment. Many
children dream of playing like their favorite sport star. It's up to parents to
nurture those dreams and to help their child's sport experience be fun, safe and
valuable. You want your child to be able to look back on the youth sport
experience with fondness. You, as parents, have a part to play in those moments.
PARENTS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO:
1. Treat everyone fairly within the context of their activity, regardless of gender, place of origin, color, sexual orientation, religion, political belief or economic status.
2. Encourage your child to play sports, but don't pressure. Let your child choose to play, and to quit, if she or he wants.
3. Understand what your child wants from sports and provide a supportive atmosphere for achieving these goals.
4. Teach cooperation, teamwork, and how to follow rules.
5. Attend games.
6. Emphasize fun and enjoyment.
7. Keep winning in perspective, and help your child do the same.
8. Help your child meet responsibilities to the team and the coach.
9. Teach your child to recognize sexual, physical, and verbal abuses.
10. Trust the care of the player to the coaches at practices and games -respect the coaches decision, direction and philosophy.
11. Speak out when you perceive something is wrong.
12. Supply the coach with information regarding any allergies or medical conditions your child has. Make sure your child takes any necessary medications to the games and practices.
13. Respect and show appreciation for the volunteer who gave their time, to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for your child.
PARENTS MUST:
1. Never verbally or physically abuse a child after a game for poor performance.
2. Never come to the ice rink intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
3. Never use bad language, nor harass athletes, coaches, officials or other spectators.
4. Never yell or criticize any child's performance from the stands.
5. Never get caught up in the heat of the moment.
Volunteer Code of Conduct
Volunteers play a critical role in the operation of sport organizations and their activities. Through their responsibilities the volunteer receives rewards such a personal development, recognition, feedback, a tie to family and community and the personal satisfaction of helping others. In return the volunteer must be expected to conduct their efforts in a manner that will allow the values and goals of the sport organization to be achieved. Thus how a participant regards his/her sport is often dependent on the leadership of the volunteer. The following Code of Conduct has been developed to assist volunteers in achieving a level of behaviour, which will allow sport participants to become well-rounded, self confident and productive human beings.
VOLUNTEERS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO:
1) Treat everyone fairly within the context of their activity, regardless of gender, place of origin, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political belief or economic status.
2) Direct comments or criticism at the performance rather than the person.
3) Consistently display high personal standards and project a favourable image of their sport and volunteering.
¨ Refrain from public criticism of fellow volunteers, athletes and officials.
¨ Abstain from the use of tobacco products while in the presence of children.
¨ Abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages when performing your volunteer duties
¨ Discourage the use of alcohol in conjunction with athletic events or other activities at the playing site.
¨ Refrain from the use of profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise offensive language in the conduct of his/her duties.
4) Through proper risk management practices ensure that the activity being undertaken by both volunteers and participants is suitable for the age, experience, ability and fitness level of the individual and educate them as to their responsibilities in contributing to a safe environment.
5) Take the personal initiative to learn, respect, communicate and adhere to the rules and regulations established for the sport.
6) Regularly seek ways of increasing professional development and self-awareness.
7) Treat members of other sport organizations with respect, both in victory and defeat and encourage all participants to act accordingly. Actively encourage all participants to uphold the rules of their sport and the spirit of such rules.
8) Attend to your volunteer duties, as directed, in a timely manner.
9) In the case of minors, communicate and cooperate with the parents or legal guardians, involving them in management decisions pertaining to their child's development.
10) Be aware of the role sport plays in everyone’s' lives and respect the pressures that may be placed on all participants including volunteers as they strive to balance the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of their lives. .
VOLUNTEERS MUST:
1) Ensure the safety of the people with whom they work.
2) Abide by the sexual abuse policy of your sport.
3) Respect the dignity of others; verbal or physical behaviours that constitute harassment or abuse are unacceptable.
4) Never advocate or condone the use of drugs or other banned performance enhancing substances.
5) Never provide under age participants with alcohol.
Officiating Code of Conduct
The officiating program plays an integral role in the sport of hockey. Officials must recognize their impact on the game, its participants and their fellow officials. Program leaders must recognize the need for instilling the highest values and the impact they have on aspiring officials. The following officiating code of conduct has been developed to aid the officiating program in achieving a level of behaviour which will allow all officials to become self confident and productive human beings.
OFFICIALS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO:
1. Treat everyone fairly within the context of their activity, regardless of gender, place of origin, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political belief or economic status.
2. Direct comments or criticism at the performance rather than the individual if this is part of your role.
3. Consistently display high personal standards and project a favourable image of their sport and officiating.
4. Refrain from public criticism of participants and fellow officials.
5. Abstain from the use of tobacco products while in the presence of his/her officials.
6. Abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages when officiating and working with officials.
7. Refrain from the use of profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise offensive language in the conduct of his/her duties.
8. Educate and ensure high standards of risk management are maintained.
9. Treat all other hockey participants with due respect and encourage all officials to
OFFICIALS MUST:
1. When in a leadership role ensure the safety of the officials with whom they work.
2. At no time become intimately and/or sexually involved with other officials. This includes requests for sexual favours or threat of reprisal for the rejection of such requests.
3. Respect participants' dignity; verbal or physical behaviours that constitute harassment or abuse are unacceptable.
4. Never advocate or condone the use of drugs or other banned substances.
5. Never provide under age participants with alcohol; never encourage its use.
I have read and understand the above statements and agree to conduct myself in a manner that demonstrates the standards established in the officiating code of conduct.
SECTION 5 – DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
AVMHA SHALL:
(a) Provide each team with ice time as can be provided through the City of Port Alberni Parks and Recreation Department.
(b) Register Rep Teams with the BCAHA.
(c) Provide schedules of practices, games and exhibition games.
(d) Provide referees and score sheets for all games.
(e) Provide training programs for referees and Coaches.
(f) Provide Divisional and Team Managers and Coaches.
(g) Oversee the general conduct of players and officials working games under the auspices of the Association.
(h) Pay all registration fees for current members who attend Coaching and referees clinics, within our zone.
(i) Cover the costs of carding officials.
(j) Pay officials for working games.
(k) Provide an area for the storage of equipment.
(l) Provide House League Teams with 1 set of jerseys.
(m) Provide Rep Teams with two (2) sets of jerseys.
(n) Provide teams with pucks and cones for practices.
(o) Not rent ice after the end of season unless approved by the Executive Committee.
(p) Accept bids for photos in writing only and successful bidder to be notified in writing prior to the commencement of contract.
(q) Shall provide assistance to any carded team traveling to Provincial Championships, The disbursement of these funds shall be at the discretion of the AVMHA Executive.
(r) Pay league dues
PLAYERS DUTIES:
Punctuality - Ice time is valuable and should not be wasted. All participants should arrive at games and practices in sufficient time to allow for suiting up and the necessary pre-game/practice instruction and/or warmup. Unless you have been told differently by your Coach, it is recommended that you be ready to take the ice at least 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time.
Attendance - Reliable attendance is essential to personal skill development AND the development of team continuity.
(a) Familiarize themselves with the AVMHA Discipline Guide so that they are aware of the consequences of any actions or behavior that conflicts with the aims and objectives of the Association.
(b) Any player in possession of alcohol and/or drugs or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, smoking, or swearing while participating in any minor hockey event, including all travel, will be referred to the Discipline Committee for appropriate action.
(c) Any player caught damaging or defacing arena property will be reported to the Discipline Committee and suspensions will be handed out, the damage payments are to be made by AVMHA who will then pursue the payment from the parents for cost of the repair, the Arena Staff is to be informed of the damages only.
(d) Abuse to any officials and volunteers of the AVMHA by players will not be tolerated, the same will be reported to the Discipline Committee.
(e) Any player caught stealing while participating in any AVMHA event, including all travel, will be reported to the Discipline Committee for appropriate action.
(f) Must show proper respect toward Coaches, players, referees, off-ice officials, and the Arena Staff.
(g) Work to the best of their ability in attempting to perfect the skills of hockey.
(h) Display good sportsmanship on and off the ice.
(i) Act as a worthy ambassador of the Association and the City of Port Alberni while travelling.
(j) When an injury prevents a player from practicing in regularly scheduled practices or games occur, it is recommended that a medical certificate from a physician authorizing the player's return to active participation be presented to a Team or Association Official if requested.
(k) Request in writing to play in a higher division as per the movement policy.
(l) Wear CSA approved equipment: helmet, face protector, shin pads, elbow pads, shoulder pads, athletic protector, pants, skates, gloves, stick, and BNQ certified neck protector - this includes the Initiation Program. Players are not allowed on the ice without the above mentioned equipment, at any time.
(m) Agree to adhere to the Athlete Code of Conduct.
(n) Any Player 18 and under cannot drive himself or herself to any out of town games.
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT:
a) Administer all matters relating to the daily operation of the Rep program within their respective divisions and in so doing, ensure compliance with the AVMHA Constitution and Policies and Procedures Manual.
b) Take direction from and report to the AVMHA Executive.
c) Participate on various committees as established elsewhere in these By-Laws.
d) Act as liaison between the AVMHA Executive and the Team Officials of their respective divisions.
e) Ensure team officials within the respective divisions are aware of and comply with all AVMHA decisions regarding the administration of the hockey program and team conduct; initiating corrective action whenever a violation occurs and reporting same to the AVMHA Executive Committee.