REMEMBER TO SAY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT!!

GO VETS GO!!!

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Attention Parents:

Please check to ensure your childs hockey helmet has the appropriate CSA approved sticker on it.  A few kids in Stratford were not able to play over the weekend because they did not have the appropriate CSA sticker on their hockey helmet.  I have included the official policy below for those who don't have a life and like to read this sort of stuff.

 It has been reported that ALLIANCE Hockey Participants both Referees and Players have been removing CSA Stickers from their helmets.CSA Approved Stickers Dan Gibbons

 Hockey Canada Rule 24.6:

“If the Referee’s attention is drawn to the possibility that a facial protector or helmet may not be certified (CSA approved), or if the Referee observes that a facial protector or helmet may not be certified, and should that piece of equipment in effect turn out not to be certified, the referee shall assess a Minor penalty and at the same time order that illegal piece of equipment removed from the game.”

 Alliance Hockey 

28.0.1

“All players, including goaltenders, shall wear a CSA approved hockey helmet to which a CSA approved hockey facial protector must be attached and not altered in any way. Penalties shall be assessed in accordance with HC Rule #24.”

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FYI, we got the approval from minor hockey to solicit sponsors for this year’s Atom Rep Team.  Feel free to use the potential sponsor’s letter emailed earlier this week to solicit potential sponsors.  There is a $5000.00 dollar limit.  Let’s see if we can hit it!!!!

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Please note the changes to the schedule on the schedule / results page!!

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2009-2010 OHF and ALLIANCE Hockey

Additional Information, Updates and Special Rules

GAME CURFEWS – Curfews will be permitted at all levels of Representative and Minor Development Hockey.  Curfew times, if required by the Centre will be listed on the game sheet.  Upon reaching the end of the scheduled ice time, the game is to be suspended.

TIME-OUTS – Officials are reminded that time-outs are permitted in ALLIANCE Hockey Representative League (AAA, AA & A divisions) playdown and playoff games and for Tri-City MD League Playoff Semi-final and Final Series Games.  Follow the Hockey Canada rules (Rule 84 f) for time-outs.  Time-outs are NOT permitted in ALLIANCE Hockey regular season, exhibition or tournament games (with the exception of Major Midget AAA, see below).

As per Structure Policy 5.1.6.:

For Major Midget AAA Hockey only, during regular season play time-outs will be permitted as per Hockey Canada Official Playing Rules, one (1) 30 second time-out per team will be permitted.

MAJOR MIDGET MERCY RULE – The ALLIANCE has a Mercy Rule for Major Midget AAA, AA and A.  If at any time in the third period there is a five (5) goal differential in the score, the clock will begin to run on straight time and will continue running until the end of the game.  (If the difference in score becomes less than 5 goals, the clock still continues on running time.)  All penalties assessed when the Mercy Rule is in effect, including those assessed at the end of the second period when a five goal difference exists to start of the third period, will be assessed at 1 ½ times their normal length (i.e. 2-minute minor would be 3-minute minor, 5-minute major would be 7 ½-minute major, 10-minute misconduct would be 15-minute misconduct).  Penalties being served before the mercy rule goes into effect shall remain as originally called (no time adjustments).  Also, a penalty cannot be completed during an on-ice stoppage of play.  The penalized player must remain in the penalty box until the puck is dropped.  The Mercy Rule does not apply in ALLIANCE  Playdowns and League Playoffs.

NEW - ALLIANCE MIDGET AAA HOCKEY OT/SHOOT OUT PROCEDURES

As per Structure Policy 5.1.7.:

For Major Midget AAA hockey only, if at the end of regulation time during regular season play, the score is tied, each goaltender will remain at the same ends and each team will commence a 3 player shoot out, one shooter from each team at the same time in order to break the tie.

The team scoring the most goals in the 3 player shoot out will be awarded one extra point for a total of 2 points for the victory.  The team on the losing end of the shoot out will receive one point for a tied game at the end of regulation play.  If the teams are still tied at the end of the 3 player shoot out, the game will be considered a tie with both teams receiving 1 point each.

MAJOR MIDGET AAA 4-MAN REFEREE SYSTEM FOR REGULAR SEASON AND PLAYDOWNS

The 4 man referee system will be used for the 2008-2009 season, the continuation of the Pilot Project with Hockey Canada.   

MATCH PENALTY REPORTING PROCEDURES – Referees are reminded that ALL Match Penalties assessed in ALLIANCE Hockey sanctioned league, exhibition, tournament, playdown and playoff games must be reported to the ALLIANCE Hockey Office as soon as possible following the incident.  This is for all age groups (Novice to Juvenile) and levels of competition (House League to Rep AAA).

Email: referee@alliancehockey.com or fax: 519-273-2114

SIGNING GAME SHEETS - All penalties shall appear on all four copies of the game sheet and all officials’ names, printed and signed, and card numbers shall appear on all four copies.  Please make sure that your name and ALLIANCE referee number is clearly printed on all copies of the game sheet in case you have to be contacted by the ALLIANCE Office.

CRESTS AND SHOULDER PATCHES - The ALLIANCE has adopted the OHF crest as its main chest crest.  Please note: the OHF has changed its chest crest and shoulder patch logos and as a result, the OHF crest and shoulder patch reflects this logo change.  The OHF crest is to be worn on the front left side of your referee jersey.  The OHF/Canada flag shoulder patch is to be worn on the left shoulder of your sweater, approximately two inches from the seam, in accordance with OHF Regulations. The Hockey Canada shoulder patch is to be worn on the right shoulder of your sweater, approximately two inches from the seam.   Officials are asked to ensure they are wearing the updated cresting.  Candidates for ALLIANCE Hockey Playdowns and OHF Championships will be considered from among those referees who wear proper cresting.

JEWELRY POLICY – The OHF and the ALLIANCE have removed the jewelry policy from their rulebooks.  As a result, Referees are no longer required to make decisions regarding players wearing jewelry.

MOUTH GUARDS – Use is not mandatory by Hockey Canada or ALLIANCE Hockey.   However, if a player chooses to wear a mouth guard, it must be worn properly.  After one warning to the team (Coach), a Misconduct penalty may be assessed to any subsequent offending player.  (See Situation 23 of Hockey Canada Rule 24, Protective Equipment)  Note:  Each team would be entitled to a warning for the first violation of this rule by that team.

CSA STICKERS ON HELMETS – All players while on the ice, including goaltenders, are required to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet, to which a CSA approved facial protector must be securely attached and not altered in any way.  Any alteration to the CSA approved helmet or facial protector automatically destroys the certification.  Removal of CSA stickers from the helmet or facial protectors is considered an alteration and is to be treated as you would any other infraction under the Protective Equipment Rule.  Note: That this is something you should check prior to the game to avoid having to assess a penalty later.  The STOP helmet decal is acceptable on helmets as it meets the CSA standards and requirements.

OTHER STICKERS APPLIED TO HELMETS – Referees are no longer required to make decisions regarding the application of stickers on helmets and their effect on CSA certification.  It is the sole responsibility of the equipment user to ensure that they are not applying adhesives or other materials that may affect the integrity of the helmet and ultimately void the CSA certification and/or manufacturer’s warranty. (See Situation 19 of Hockey Canada Rule 24, Protective Equipment, for additional information.)

ALLIANCE HOCKEY REP LEVEL PLAYDOWNS – Neutral Referees will only be assigned this season for Final Round (Championship) Series Playdown games.

BODY CHECKING – Body Checking will NOT be permitted below Minor Pee Wee at the competitive levels (AAA, AA, A, MD) in the OHF.  The same holds true for all OHF sanctioned tournaments.

SUSPENSION AS A PLAYER OR TEAM OFFICIAL - Any Referee, who is registered on an ALLIANCE Hockey Team Roster as a player or team official and is suspended while in the capacity of a player or team official, may not officiate in any game while serving their suspension.

REFEREE LEVEL UPGRADES BY OTHER OHF MEMBER PARTNERS - If you are registered with the ALLIANCE but attend a HCOP Level Upgrade Clinic hosted by a different OHF Member Partner (i.e. OMHA, OWHA, OHA, etc.), request an “Crossover Form” at the clinic you attend.  This form confirms your successful Level Upgrade and must be forwarded to the ALLIANCE Office to ensure that your ALLIANCE Hockey referee information record is up-to-date.  ALLIANCE Hockey reserves the right to accept or refuse any official’s HCOP Level Upgrade from another OHF Member Partner and may complete their own supervision(s) to award certification at that level.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST - An ALLIANCE Hockey Official is not permitted to officiate in the same game in which an immediate family member (father, mother, sister, brother, son, daughter, etc.) is participating as a player or Coach, except in the case of emergency when no other qualified official is available to officiate the game.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS INFORMATION - Assist us in keeping our records current.  If you have moved or are planning to move, please forward your new address and/or telephone number to our attention.   The ALLIANCE Hockey Office can be reached at (519)-273-7209 or by email at referee@alliancehockey.com.

ALLIANCE HOCKEY WEBSITE - There are pages on the ALLIANCE Hockey website specifically dedicated for officiating information.  The web address is: www.alliancehockey.com.  Information, bulletins, updates, etc. is posted here and will be updated throughout the season.  From the homepage, click on “Development” and follow the appropriate links.  If you have a suggestion or wish for information to be posted on the site, please email it to referee@alliancehockey.com.  ALLIANCE Hockey also produces a monthly newsletter called “The Referee’s Crease”.  The newsletter contains information specific to ALLIANCE Hockey certified officials and is available on the website.

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Bulletin No.: I1002

Date:              September 9, 2009

From:             Dr. Mark Aubry, Chief Medical Officer

SUBJECT:   H1N1 Virus – Recommended Steps for all Associations and Teams

Ladies and Gentlemen:

There is presently much speculation as to the impact that the H1N1 virus will have on Canadians over the next few months. Organizations have been urged to stress to their members steps that should be taken to prevent the spread of the virus, and to have plans in place to alleviate any hardships that may come of the spread of H1N1.

Hockey Canada has for many years had specific steps in place to reduce the spread of any infection in the hockey environment and we urge you to remind your teams of the following.

Team staff need to emphasize to players and parents the need for total cooperation in all aspects concerning hygiene, but specifically to the prevention of the transmission of the H1N1 virus. The following are recommended steps within the team environment:

1.         Players should be urged to report all illnesses to their parents and the Safety Peron/Trainer. Parents are urged to keep their children away from the hockey environment if they are showing any signs of infectious disease or virus. Sick players are encouraged to see their physician if showing signs or symptoms of the H1N1 virus, and to be fully recovered prior to returning to play.

2.         Players should be encouraged to wash hands routinely and always after handling hockey equipment. Frequent hand washing with soap and water is one of the best preventions we can recommend. Teams are encouraged to carry extra hand soap or hand sanitizer as not all arenas have this readily available.

3.         Talk to your players about covering their mouths and nose when coughing or sneezing using their arm as opposed to their hands.

4.         Advise players to try and not touch their own mouths or nose when in the hockey environment to reduce the chance of them passing an infection on to themselves.

5.         Ensure all players and staff have their own water bottles labled with names and players numbers.  Sport drink bottles should be avoided as direct lip contact is possible when drinking.

6.         Officials and coaches should avoid drinking from other players water bottles and have water readily available to them on their perspective benches.

7.         Towels should be removed from all benches. Players should not share towels, clothing, bar soap or other personal items such as razors.

8.         Assist athletes in protecting their immune system by stressing they get sufficient sleep, that they do not over train and that they get proper nutrition.

Attached to this Bulletin you will find important information on the H1N1 virus and we suggest distributing this to your team’s staff and parents for their information. You may find additional information on the Health Canada website at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php, or on your applicable Provincial/Territorial sites.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Todd Jackson, Senior Manager Safety and Insurance at tjackson@hockeycanada.ca.

Sincerely,

Dr. Mark Aubry

CMO, Hockey Canada

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NOTICE OF MOTION

ICE TIME

Rep is not equal ice time.  It is a fair share of ice time, taking all circumstances into consideration.   However, all coaches at ALL levels of hockey should understand that development of all players is a major consideration and that ice time during games is a major component of player development.

While it is acknowledged some players have may have exemplified an ability to perform well in key situations it is expected the coaching staff will develop all players to be able to perform in key situations.  It is expected in exhibition and games out of reach or well in hand that coaches will allocate ice time equally.  The only acceptable reason for a coach to deviate from this is for effort or disciplinary reasons.

At the Minor Development level ice time it is expected coaches will allocate ice time is to be shared equally up until the last two (2) minutes of the game and goaltenders must share ice equally.  The only acceptable reason for a coach to deviate from this is for effort or disciplinary reasons.  This rule applies to all games including exhibition, tournament, playoff, playdown, and championship.  During overtime, ice time is at the discretion of the coach. 

For complaints of disproportionate ice time contact the appropriate Rep or MD Director.

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Bulletin No: 02/05

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