CENTRAL ALGOMA HOCKEY LEAGUE
CONSTITUTION
BYLAWS and REGULATIONS
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CENTRAL ALGOMA HOCKEY LEAGUE
Table of Contents
Constitution
Name
Annual Meeting
Aims and Purposes
Membership
Vote
Regular Meetings
Requirement for Membership
Acknowledgement of Representatives
Recognition of Constitution
Letter of Recognition
Executive Board
Affiliation
Duties and Functions
Executive Duties and Functions
Chairperson
Vice-Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
Secretary- Treasurer
Statistician
Suspension Monitor
Association Representatives
Bond Money
Fair Ice Time
Squirt Level
Novice Level and Above
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Bylaws and Regulations
Officials
Officials Used for CAHL Games
Squirt
Novice/Atom
Peewee/Bantam
Midget
Notification of Suspension
Indefinite Suspensions
Penalties
Timekeepers
Statistician and/or Suspension Monitor
CAHL Team Rosters
League Fees
Game Times
Mercy Rule
Player Movement
Affiliated Players
Scheduled Games
Forfeited Games
Rescheduling Games(Emergency Cancellations)
Rescheduling Games (Non-Emergency Reasons)
Exhibition Games and Tournaments
League Play-offs
Fee Schedule for CAHL Playoffs
CAHL Season and Play-off Trophies/Banners
Communication of Game Results to the Media
Consent to publish a player’s name
Responsibility to report
Source for reporting game results
Reporting final scores from games in the squirt division
Reporting game results to the radio
Reporting game results to print media
Appendix A - Playoff Schedule Formats
Appendix B - Example of Playoff Rules
Appendix C - Letters of Recognition Form
Appendix D - Notification of Rescheduled Games
Appendix E - Notification of Indefinite Suspensions
Appendix F - Notification of Exhibition Games
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Constitution
Article 1 - Name
The organization will be named the Central Algoma Hockey League (C.A.H.L.).
Article 2 - Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting for the Central Algoma Hockey League will be the second week of June. The Elections
and revisions to the Constitution will be made at this meeting. Amendments to the Constitution may only be
made at the Annual Meeting. Proposed amendments are to be submitted in writing four (4) weeks prior to the
Annual meeting and these proposed amendments will be mailed to Association representatives three (3)
weeks prior to the Annual Meeting. Revisions to the Bylaws and Regulations may be made at regularly
scheduled meetings.
Article 3 - Aims and Purposes
Section a) - The Central Algoma Hockey League was created to oversee the games played
between participating Minor Hockey Associations. Each Association is responsible for governing
their own members. The CAHL is responsible for the scheduling of League and Playoff Games and
for ensuring that all member Associations abide by the rules set forth by the CAHL, NOHA, OHF
and CHA.
Section b) - The CAHL will promote amateur hockey to all participants; and promote
sportsmanship, fair play and enjoyment for all.
Article 4 - Membership
The C.A.H.L. Executive shall consist of two appointed or elected Representatives from each community’s
minor hockey Association Executive, with one alternate that will attend meetings only in the absence of a
regular representative.
Article 5 - Vote
Two votes from each community’s Association. The CAHL Chair only has a vote in the case of a tie. The
CAHL Chair’s member association therefore is allowed to send two voting members to each meeting, in
addition to the Chair. CAHL Reps must be present to vote. No proxy voting allowed.
Article 6 - Regular Meetings
Regular meetings will be held monthly during the hockey season and as needed during the off-season. All
business of the C.A.H.L. must be handled during regular monthly meetings. It is agreed that “special and/or
additional meetings” will not be called, however, in emergency cases a telephone or email poll may be
conducted.
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Article 7 – Requirements for Membership
Section a) – Acknowledgement of Representative
Subsection i) - At the beginning of each season, each community will be required to provide
the following to the C.A.H.L. Secretary:
ia) - A letter acknowledging the two representatives and one alternate, signed by the
President, Vice-President and the Secretary of each association
ib) - If during the season, a new representative is sent to the meeting, a letter
recognizing the new representative is required
Subsection ii) - If the above letters are not provided, association representatives will not be
allowed to vote or discuss matters at the meetings.
Section b) - Recognition of Constitution
Subsection i) – At the beginning of each new season, each Association will be required to
provide the following to the C.A.H.L. Secretary:
ia) - A letter recognizing and agreeing to abide by the C.A.H.L. Constitution, its
Bylaws and Regulations. This letter is to be signed by each Association’s
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Referee-in-Chief, and C.A.H.L.
Representatives. This letter is to be presented at the October meeting of the
C.A.H.L.
Section c) – Letter of Recognition
We the Executives of the ______________ Minor Hockey Association recognize the Central Algoma
Hockey League as a House-League for the North Shore and area of Northern Ontario. We, the
undersigned, are members of the Executive of the Association, for the _________ season. We accept
the League’s Constitution and agree to abide by its Bylaws and Regulations.
Article 8 – Executive Board
Section a) - The Board’s Executive Membership will consist of a one year term and will consist of
Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer or Secretary-Treasurer.
Section b) - Each of the above-noted positions will be obtained by a vote through the membership
of the C.A.H.L. at the annual meeting.
Section c) - The Statistician and Suspension Monitor may be elected or appointed by the
Membership. Although it is not mandatory for these positions to attend all meetings, it would be
preferable.
Section d) - Vacant positions will be appointed as necessary throughout the year, except for the
position of Chairperson. The Vice-Chairperson will assume the position of Chairperson should the
need arise during the season.
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Section e) – Affiliation
Central Algoma Hockey League affiliation fees will be set yearly at the discretion of the Executive
Board. Affiliation will be with the N.O.H.A. and the Hockey Canada (HC) and their rules and
regulations will apply unless overruled by addendum by the C.A.H.L. Constitution.
Section f) – Duties and Functions
Subsection i) – To schedule and govern regular season games for the C.A.H.L.
Subsection ii) – To monitor suspensions and ensure all are served.
Subsection iii) – To govern and schedule the C.A.H.L. Play-offs.
Subsection iv) – To work as a mediator between member Associations to ensure a successful
season for all.
Section g) – Executive Duties and Functions
Subsection i) – Chairperson:
ia) - Chair the meetings
ib) - Responsible for the day to day operation of the league, and the enforcement of the
Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations
ic) - Responsible for calling meetings and distributing an Agenda in advance thereof
id) - Acts as the official spokesperson for the league
ie) - Responsible for the notification of indefinite suspensions on the advice of the
Indefinite Suspension Committee
Subsection ii) – Vice-Chairperson:
iia) - Assist the chairperson in the day to day operations
iib) - Chair the meetings in the absence of the chairperson
Subsection iii) – Secretary:
iiia) - Responsible for taking the minutes and ensuring they are distributed within 10
days of the meeting to all members, whether in attendance or not as well as
Association Presidents
iiib) - Responsible for providing all associations with a list of members including
addresses and telephone numbers, fax numbers and email addresses if applicable
and updating this list as necessary
Subsection iv) - Treasurer:
iva) - Responsible for maintaining daily financial records and providing verbal reports
at each meeting and a written year end report
Subsection v) – Or when one person is elected to the role of Secretary-Treasurer:
va) - Responsible for taking the minutes and ensuring they are distributed within 10
days of the meeting to all members, whether in attendance or not as well as
association Presidents
vb) - Responsible for providing all associations with a list of members including
addresses and telephone numbers, fax numbers and email addresses if applicable
and updating as necessary
vc) - Responsible for maintaining daily financial records and providing verbal reports
at each meeting and a written year end report
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Subsection vi) – Statistician:
via) - Responsible for keeping up-to-date statistics and providing weekly reports to
each association during the regular season
vib) - Responsible for providing year end statistical report for use during the C.A.H.L.
Playoffs
vic) - Responsible for advising Chairperson and association representatives of games
not played
vid) - Responsible for the Suspension Monitor’s duties when said position is not
available
Subsection vii) – Suspension Monitor:
viia) - Responsible for monitoring all suspensions and ensuring they are served by
contacting area representatives and/or team coach as needed
viib) - Responsible for providing input and assisting in the decision making with
regards to indefinite suspensions as per the O.H.F. guideline for suspension
Subsection viii) – Association Representatives:
viiia) - Responsible for mailing all League game sheets to Statistician and Suspension
Monitor ensuring they are received within one week of date games are played
viiib) - Responsible for ensuring written notification of game changes and
cancellations are provided to the Statistician and Suspension Monitor and affected
area rep within two weeks of change
viiic) - Responsible for ensuring that written notification of all Exhibition and/or
Tournament games are provided to the Suspension Monitor and ensuring copies of
said game sheets are forwarded to the Suspension Monitor within one week of
date said games are played
viiid) - Responsible for ensuring that all suspensions are served within own association
viiie) - Responsible for ensuring that officials and coaches of home association are
aware of the rules and regulations of the C.A.H.L.
viiif) - Responsible for reporting to the home association to ensure that any changes or
amendments to the constitution are understood
viiig) - Responsible for providing information regarding meeting minutes and
decisions made at the C.A.H.L. level to home associations
Article 9 – Bond Money
Section a) - Each community’s Association in the C.A.H.L. will post a $200.00 bond.
The bond
money shall be paid in full each year before the start of the regular season.
Section b) - Bond monies if not used will be carried over from year to year.
Section c) - Bond monies will be used by the C.A.H.L. to pay outstanding fines of offending
communities and towards the costs of damages or loss of league trophies.
Section d) - Bond monies will be held separately from operating revenue.
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Article 10 – Fair Ice Time
Section a) – Squirt Level
Subsection i) - A dressed goalie may be used in Squirt. No child may be dressed for two
consecutive games. All other players will rotate after the two-minute buzzer, allowing for
equal playing time.
Subsection ii) - It is further agreed that at this level, off-sides will not be called. Penalties
involving possible injury only will be called, and face-offs will only be taken at the start of
each shift and after each goal.
Subsection iii) - One Coach is allowed on the ice during games until Christmas to help and
assist with the lining up on the face-off.
Section b) – Novice Level and Above
Subsection i) - No player should play on two consecutive shifts, unless replacing an injured
player and remaining on ice for his/her own shift or if the team has less than eleven players.
Subsection ii) - The last two minutes of each period will be left to the discretion of the coach.
Subsection iii) - It is the responsibility of the coach, local association and CAHL reps to
ensure that all players regardless of ability receive fair ice time at all levels.
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Bylaws and Regulations
Article 1 – Officials
Section a) - Officials used for C.A.H.L. games must be certified by the N.O.H.A.
Section b) - Neutral referees for any game may be used if requested and paid for by the requesting
team.
Section c) - A carded team official is not allowed to referee a playoff game that their team is
competing in. They are allowed to be a linesman with the approval of both teams
Section d) – Each association’s referee in chief, or designate, will be responsible for scheduling of
referees as per the referee recommended qualifications/certification outlined above for all league
games and playoffs within their own association.
Sections e) - Referees MUST write any and all infractions on Game Sheets.
If a major
infraction has been incurred, it is the responsibility of the Referee to write-up infractions on both the
first and second copies of the game sheets. The top copy of the Game Sheet is to be forwarded to the
NOHA and the second copy to the CAHL Suspension Monitor.
Section f) - It is further understood that all Suspensions must be served per the OHF Suspension
List. The NOHA will only increase the number of games to be served NOT decrease them.
Article 2 - Officiating C.A.H.L. Games
Section a) – Squirt
Subsection i) - Games for the above-noted division may use one official who is at least 15
years of age.
Subsection ii) - Two officials MUST be used during the C.A.H.L. Playoffs.
Section b) – Novice/Atom
Subsection i) - Games for the above-noted divisions are required to have two officials and
one must be 15 years of age or older and the other must be at least two years older than the
division they are officiating.
Subsection ii) - Three officials MUST be used for the Atom Division during the C.A.H.L.
Playoffs if Body checking is in effect and the other requirements apply.
Section c) - Peewee/Bantam
Subsection i) - Regular Season and Playoff Games for the above-noted divisions are required
to have three officials and one official must have two years officiating experience and be at
least 16 years of age. The other officials must not be younger than the division being
officiated.
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Article 3 – Notification of Suspensions
Section a) - C.A.H.L. Representatives are responsible for ensuring that coaches ensure that
suspensions are served as per the O.H.F. Suspension list which is made available each season by the
NOHA.
Section b) - The Suspension Monitor will contact area Representatives and/or team coach after
reviewing game sheets when suspensions are given and not immediately served.
Section c) - The C.A.H.L. at its discretion will issue a letter to a community’s team that a major
penalty was reviewed and that a recurrence of the same infraction will be reviewed and additional
games may be imposed. This letter will be issued by the C.A.H.L. Chairperson in conjunction with
discussions with the Suspension Monitor.
Article 4 – Indefinite Suspensions
Section a) - In the event that an Indefinite Suspension is assessed, the Chairperson will notify the
offending player by use of the attached “Indefinite Suspension Notification” that he/she will be
suspended from further play until the Indefinite Suspension Committee has had the opportunity to
review the suspension and decide on the total number of games to be served and/or expulsion from
the League.
Section b) - An Ad Hoc Committee comprised of at least three impartial members of the CAHL
Executive will review the Referees Report and any other available information. The findings of this
committee will be FINAL. The offending association’s CAHL representative will be notified in
writing of the results.
Section c) - Documentation to be considered will include the written report provided on the Game
sheet by the Referee, any additional information that the referee/linesmen wish to provide as well as
written documentation from either of the coaches involved as well as the offending player/parent.
Section d) - It will be the responsibility of the CAHL Representative of the offending player’s
Association to provide any and all reports (other than the Game sheet) to the Ad Hoc Committee
within one week of the offence.
Article 5 – Penalties
Section a) – Any player incurring four (4) penalties of any kind in one game will receive a game
ejection for the remainder of that game only.
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Article 6 – Timekeepers
Section a) - Timekeepers are to give C.A.H.L. Representatives a readable game sheet for all
C.A.H.L. league, exhibition and tournament games.
Section b) -It is the responsibility of each participating C.A.H.L. Association Representative to
ensure that game sheets are properly filled out and to provide the C.A.H.L. Statistician and
Suspension Monitor with a readable game sheet post-marked within one week. Failure to comply
with the above will result in a fine of $25.00 assessed by the C.A.H.L. The Suspension Monitor must
receive the first/second copy which must contain information regarding major penalties and
suspensions when necessary.
Article 7 – Statistician and/or Suspension Monitor
Section a) -The Statistician and/or Suspension Monitor must advise the Chairperson prior to the
regular monthly meeting of missing game sheets. Decisions regarding fines will be made at regular
meetings. Considerations for waiving fines will be made prior to the assessment of such fine.
Article 8 – C.A.H.L. Team Rosters
Section a) - A list of players, coaches, manager and trainers must be registered with the C.A.H.L.
by December 1st each year. A complete list must include the name, birth date and sweater number of
all players. Any changes thereafter MUST be brought to the CAHL Executive by the next regular
meeting.
Section b) - Teams not completing the list by the deadline will be fined $50.00 and subject to
possible suspension from the C.A.H.L. until the list is received.
Section c) - Teams may add players up to February 10th (as per NOHA rules) of each year with
the C.A.H.L.’s approval at regularly scheduled meetings. There will be no limit on the number of
players dressed or registered for the C.A.H.L. hockey season unless otherwise restricted by the
NOHA.
Section d) - Any team classified as select prior to the beginning of the season will play up a
division. Any Association with more than one team in a division is to use the draft system to ensure
teams are fair and equal. (Keeping teams together based on age or coaching preferences will NOT be
tolerated.)
Article 9 – League Fees
Section a) - League Fees are mandatory for all associations within the league.
Fees are payable
directly to the CAHL and due by the October meeting of each year.
Squirt & Novice
$250 per team
Atom, Peewee, Bantam & Midget
$250 per team
Section b) - These fees are subject to revision at the CAHL Annual meeting.
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Article 10 – Game Times
Section a) - Rest breaks between periods is not mandatory in all communities.
Section b) -Recommended Game Times:
Subsection i) – Squirt – 1 hr game – 3-12 minute periods – Straight time with a two minute
buzzer – CLOCK STOPS AT BUZZER ONLY
Subsection ii) – Novice – 1 hr game - 3 – 10 minute periods – stop time
Subsection iii) – Atom/Peewee/Bantam – 1.5 hr game - 3 – 13 minute periods – stop time
Subsection iv) – Midget – 2 hr game - 3 – 15 minute periods – stop time
Article 11 – Mercy Rule
Section a) - In the interest of promoting a positive hockey experience for all children, a “seven
goal” mercy rule will be in place for all CAHL League and Playoff games. All goals will be
recorded, however, scoreboard to show no more than a “seven goal difference” at any time.
Section b) - The Mercy Rule does not include “running the clock”.
In fact, the clock should not
be run at any time including the playoffs.
Article 12 – Player Movement
Section a) – No player may be allowed to play in a lower category without the League and
NOHA’s permission. Requests for player movement must be made to the CAHL Executive by
November 30th of each year.
Article 13 – Affiliated Players
Section a) - As per the NOHA Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations, players may only be
affiliated with one (1) team in a higher division or category. When there is only one team in a
division, player affiliation is automatic, however, when there is more than one team in a division,
affiliated teams must be filed with the NOHA by October 15th – a copy of this notification must be
provided to the CAHL membership.
Section b) - An affiliated player may transfer to the higher division at any time with permission of
the coaches from both teams. However, should an affiliated player play more than five (5) games
after January 10th with the higher team, he/she may no longer play with the team in the lower
category (per NOHA rules).
Section c) - Any Association with more than one team in a division, is to use the draft system to
ensure teams are fair and equal.
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Article 14 – Scheduled Games
Section a) - A schedule will be drafted each year for each division with input from all
communities.
Section b) - Every attempt to schedule 20 games per team in each division will be made.
However it is agreed that a balanced schedule is required to ensure placing for Season Leader trophy
and playoffs.
Example:
4 team division = 18 games; 5 or 6 team divisions = 20 games; 7 team division = 24 games; 8
team division = 21 games; 9 team division = 24 games; 10 team division = 18 games; 11
team division = 20 games.
Section c) - Squirt schedule will be prepared based on input from each community.
Article 15 – Forfeited Games
Section a) - It will be the responsibility of the team not showing up for a scheduled game to forfeit
the game to the opposing team and to pay the fines to the C.A.H.L. by the next regular meeting.
Section b) - A fine of $120.00 for Squirt and Novice Divisions, and a fine of $170.00 for Atom,
PeeWee, Bantam and Midget Divisions will be applied. The collected fine monies will be used to
offset the opposing team’s ice time and official costs where necessary. Should the home team forfeit
the game, the fine is to be paid to the visiting team to offset travel costs, etc.
Article 16 – Rescheduling Games (Emergency Cancellations)
Section a) - When a team cannot be present on the day of a scheduled game due to weather or
some other emergency (death, illness) it must:
Subsection i) - notify by phone the coach and/or team management of the opposing team
immediately
Subsection ii) - notify by email or fax the C.A.H.L. Statistician, Suspension Monitor and area
Representative using the attached notification forms giving reason and date for rescheduled
games as agreed to by both areas within two weeks
Section b) - It will be the responsibility of the team/CAHL Rep which originates any game
cancellation and subsequent re-scheduling to reschedule the game within two weeks of the original
date with the understanding that the game must be played prior to the playoffs.
Section c) - Failure to comply with the above may result in the forfeited game fines.
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Article 17 – Rescheduling Games (Non-Emergency Reasons)
Section a) - Schedule changes and rescheduled games may be done through the C.A.H.L.
Representatives or by team management of the teams involved. Verification of these changes must
be done by using the attached Game Change Notification forms.
Section b) - Rescheduled Games for non-emergency reasons (tournaments, etc) MUST be agreed
to by both teams or will not be acceptable.
Section c) - Games must be rescheduled by the team originating the cancellation/change within
two weeks of original date with the understanding that the games must be played before the end of
the Sunday prior to the start of the playoffs.
Section d) - All rescheduled games must be played at the home team arena as set out in the
original schedule. If home ice is not available to play said rescheduled game by playoffs, coaching
staff must contact their respective CAHL representatives for further consultation.
Section e) - Notification by email or fax to the CAHL Statistician, Suspension Monitor and area
Representatives using the attached notification forms giving reason and date for rescheduled games
as agreed to by both areas must be provided within two weeks.
Section f) - Teams must ALWAYS recognize their commitment and the priority of the C.A.H.L.
schedule over Exhibition and Tournament games.
Article 18 – Exhibition Games and Tournaments
Section a) - Notification for all exhibition/tournament games must be given to the C.A.H.L.
Suspension Monitor prior to game being played.
Section b) - Players shall not be allowed to serve suspensions during exhibition/tournament games
unless notification of exhibition game was made prior to said suspension being given.
Section c) - All Associations must send a copy of an Exhibition Game/Tournament Game sheet to
the C.A.H.L. Suspension Monitor clearly marked EXHIBITION/TOURNAMENT.
Article 19 – League Playoffs
Section a) - The C.A.H.L. Playoffs will be scheduled and governed by the C.A.H.L. Executive
Members.
Section b) - The attached format “Appendix A” will be used when scheduling each Division.
Section c) - The Playoff Rules and Regulations will be developed by the C.A.H.L. Executive
Members and approved and applied to all divisions. Please see Appendix B for an example of
Playoff Rules.
Section d) - These rules and regulations will be made ready for approval by the November
meeting of each year.
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Section e) - All regular season games must be played and/or agreement on forfeiture and fines
paid before the C.A.H.L. Playoffs begin.
Section f) - All C.A.H.L. teams are obligated to play in the Playoffs.
Section g) - Failing to participate in all games of the Playoffs will result in a $300.00 fine, which
will be used to offset the host association’s ice time and official costs.
Section h) - C.A.H.L. Playoffs will normally be scheduled for the last weekend in February.
The
weekend following the last weekend of the March break to be reserved for the completion of
C.A.H.L. playoffs should adverse weather force the cancellation of games.
Article 20 – Fee Schedule for C.A.H.L. Playoffs
Section a) - Squirt & Novice: $175.00 per team.
Section b) - Atom, Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget:
$250.00 per team.
Section c) - These fees are mandatory for all teams participating in the playoffs.
The fees will be
used to offset the cost of hosting the playoffs, i.e. ice rental, officials and timekeepers.
Section d) - The fees are payable directly to the C.A.H.L. and due by the December meeting of
each year. These fees will then be forwarded by the CAHL Treasurer (Secretary-Treasurer) to the
host Association at the meeting following the playoff date.
Section e) - These fees are subject to revision at the C.A.H.L. Annual meeting.
Article 21 – C.A.H.L. Season and Playoff Trophies/Banners
Section a) - The Season Leader trophy, Banner and individual plaques for first place teams in each
division will be presented by the Association hosting the Playoffs at a formal ceremony.
Section b) - The Playoff trophy, Banner and individual plaques for first and second place teams in
each division will be presented by the Association hosting the Playoffs at the end of the final playoff
game.
Section c) - All trophies are to be returned to the C.A.H.L. by the January meeting prior to the
playoffs.
Section d) - The winning team is responsible for the engraving of the trophy each year.
Section e) - The Banners and individual Plaques for both the Season Leader and Playoff winners
are to be purchased each year by the Treasurer (Secretary-Treasurer) or designate.
Section f) - Individual plaques will be purchased for the first place teams during the season and
the first and second place teams in the playoffs.
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Article 22 – Communication of Game Results to the Media
Section a) - Some member associations of the C.A.H.L. have begun reporting league game results
to local media. The CAHL executive recognises that this is a valuable way to promote hockey within
the region and has developed the following to assist member associations in working together to
accomplish this goal.
Section b) – Consent to publish a player’s name
Subsection i) – All member associations should obtain written consent from each of their
player’s parents (or guardians) before releasing that player’s name to the media. A consent
form that requires a signature is recommended. This form should be organised so that
consent is given when the parent (or guardian) signs the form. In other words; if there is no
signature, then no consent has been given, and the player’s name cannot be released to the
media.
Subsection ii) - Each association will use these consent forms to create a list of players
whose name cannot be released to the media. This list will be brought to the CAHL
executive by each association’s CAHL representative. A master ‘do not publish’ list of
player names will be created and sent to all CAHL executive members. They will take the
list back to their association and make sure that the coaching staff of each team has a copy of
this list.
Subsection iii) - The coaching staff person reporting game results to the media must check
this list before submitting any reports to ensure that no name on the list appears in the report.
Section c) – Responsibility to report
Subsection i) – The responsibility to report game results rests with the coaching staff of the
Home team. The coaching staff of the Visiting team can only report the game results if the
Home team’s staff decline the task. There is no obligation on either team to report game
results.
Subsection ii) - A member of each team’s coaching staff should meet before the start of game
play to determine which team will have the task of reporting to the media. The team
preparing the media report must check the ‘do not publish’ list to ensure that the report does
not mention the name of any player on the list before the report is sent to the media.
Section d) – Source for reporting game results
Subsection i) - Game sheets are the official record of the game. Teams should use their copy
as the source document for reporting the game’s final score, which players scored those
goals, and who gave them assists. Please keep the reports positive and remember to mention
the players from both teams who scored and got assists.
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Section e) – Reporting final scores from games in the Squirt division
Subsection i) - Teams in this division may report which team has won the games played, but
not the final score. There is often a wide skill difference between players in this division.
Occasionally a team may find itself constantly losing games by a large score difference.
Mercy rules in place at each arena help prevent players from becoming demoralised by
reading how many goals they are down from the scoreboard. It is equally important that they
not learn the final score for their game from local media. We do not want these players to
lose interest in hockey because they are made to feel they are not good at it. They are our
future players and we will help them improve. The CAHL expects that all association will
respect the feelings of these young players by not reporting the final scores for all games in
this division.
Section f) - Reporting game results to the radio
Subsection i) - Moose FM
Local radio station Moose FM has requested that only the information listed below be sent to them.
They do not have enough air time to list all player goals and assists. Please send only the requested
information to Bobby Alexander at balexander@moosefm.com .
-Names of the teams playing
-Where the games are being played
-The final score for each game being played.
Section g) - Reporting game results to print media
Subsection i) - The Standard
The Standard newspaper is willing to printing our supplied stories if they have the space available.
They have requested that game results be emailed to news@elliotlakestandard.ca as early as possible
each Monday morning so they can be included in the Wednesday edition of the paper. Please keep
your reports positive and balanced. Remember to mention the achievements of both teams. Please
ensure your camera is set to take photos with the maximum resolution possible if you wish to include
pictures with your email. The Standard may not always print the pictures, but ensuring they are of the
highest resolution possible will improve the chances of them appearing in the paper. The Standard’s
circulation area is from Massey to Iron Bridge.
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Appendix A - PLAYOFF SCHEDULE FORMATS
5 Teams or Less – Single Round Robin
The top two teams play off for the championship.
6 Teams – Double Round Robin with Two Divisions of 3 Teams
Division A (1st, 6th, 4th)
Division B (2nd, 5th, 3rd)
1st Division “A” plays 1st Division “B” for championship.
7 Teams – Two Divisions
Division A (1st, 7th, 5th, 3rd) * play single round robin
Division B (2nd, 6th, 4th)
* play double round robin
1st Division “A” plays 1st Division “B” for Championship
8 Teams – Two Divisions
Division A (1st, 8th, 6th, 4th) * single round robin for each division
Division B (2nd, 7th, 5th, 3rd)
2nd Division “A” vs 1st Division “B” / 2nd Division B vs 1st Division A
Winners play final for Championship
9 teams – Two Divisions
Division A (1st, 9th, 7th, 5th) * single round robin for each division
Division B (2nd, 8th, 6th, 4th, 3rd)
1st Division “A” vs 2nd Division “B” / 1st Division “B” vs 2nd Division “A”
Winners play final for Championship
10 teams – Two Divisions
Division A (1st, 10th, 8th, 6th, 4th)
Division B (2nd, 9th, 7th, 5th, 3rd)
1st in Division “A” vs 1st in Division B for Championship
Higher seeded team gets home team advantage in all games.
When playoff schedules are based on standings and two or more teams are tied, standings for the playoff
schedule will be as follows:
A. Team with the most wins takes the higher position
B. If still tied; the team with the best head to head record takes the higher position
C. If still tied; a coin flip will determine the higher position
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Appendix B – Example of Playoff Rules
CENTRAL ALGOMA HOCKEY LEAGUE
PLAYOFF RULES AND REGULATIONS
The hosting Association has the right to cancel and/or postpone any or all games due to weather.
In the event of the cancellation of games, some and/or all games may be played outside the CAHL
Constitution with the unanimous support of all associations involved.
All games must be played and/or forfeited before a championship game can be played.
When playoff schedules are based on standings, and two or more teams are tied, standings for the playoff
schedule will be as follows:
A – The team with most wins take the higher position
B - If still tied, the team with the best head to head record takes the higher position
C - If still tied, a coin flip will determine the higher position
1.
All games will be played under CAHL and HC rules unless otherwise stated.
2.
Any team found to have an ineligible player on their team will be disqualified from the playoffs and their
Association fined.
3.
Any player receiving a match penalty, gross misconduct, or fighting penalty must serve the minimum
OHF suspension.
4.
No protest of referee’s judgement will be accommodated.
5.
All protests must be filed with the playoff committee and their decision will be final.
6.
All disputes and misunderstandings will be dealt with by the playoff committee and their decision will
be final.
7.
The higher seated team will be awarded home team advantage in each game.
8.
Should two teams have conflicting sweater colours, the home team is responsible for changing sweaters.
9.
The ice will be cleaned every hour at the discretion of the home association.
10. All teams will be ready to play 15 minutes prior to game time.
11. Prior to the game, 2 minutes will be placed on the clock for warm up. When the buzzer sounds, all
pucks are to be picked up and the game will start.
12. Each team will get one 30 second time out in semi-final and final games only.
13. In the event of a forfeit, the game will end in a 1-0 score.
14. Mercy rule shall NOT include running of the clock… only a 7 goal difference on the score board. All
goals are recorded.
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15. In the event that teams are tied at the end of the round robin play, the tie breaking rules are as follows:
If two teams are tied:
a) The team with the most wins will take the higher position
b) The winner of the game(s) between those two teams will take the higher position
c) The team with the best goal average will take the higher position. The goal average of
a team is determined by goals for divided by goals for plus goals against. The team
with the higher percentage wins. All round robin games are included. Example
goals for 10 goals against 14 (10/24=.42)
d) The team that scored the first goal in the game involving both teams would take the
higher position. The team with the least number of penalty minutes. (GM=10 min,
GRM=10 min, M-10 min)
e) A coin toss done in the presence of a representative from each team and the hosting
Association.
If three teams are tied:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
The team with the most wins will take the higher position
The team with the higher percentage will take the position as first place.
The team with the second best goal average will take the position as second place.
The team with the third best goal average will take the position as third place.
If still tied, the team with the least amount of penalty minutes during the round robin
will take the higher position.
f) A coin toss.
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Appendix C – C.A.H.L. Letter of Recognition
CENTRAL ALGOMA HOCKEY LEAGUE
***Letter of Recognition***
DATE: ________________
We the Executives of the ______________Minor Hockey Association recognize the Central
Algoma Hockey League as a House-League for the North Shore and area of Northern Ontario.
We the undersigned are members of the Executive of the Association for the
_______________season. We accept the League’s Constitution and agree to abide by its
Bylaws and Regulations.
Print Name
Signature
President___________________________________________________________
Vice-President_______________________________________________________
Secretary___________________________________________________________
Treasurer___________________________________________________________
CAHL Rep._________________________________________________________
CAHL Rep._________________________________________________________
Alternate CAHL Rep._________________________________________________
Referee-in-Chief______________________________________________________
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Appendix D – C.A.H.L. Notification of Rescheduled Games
CENTRAL ALGOMA HOCKEY LEAGUE
NOTIFICATION OF RESCHEDULED GAMES
Please be advised that CAHL Games have been rescheduled as follows:
GAME #: _______________________________________________
TEAM DIVISION:
_____________________________________
RESCHEDULED DATE:
________________________________
RESCHEDULED TIME:
________________________________
LOCATION OF RESCHEDULED GAME:
___________________________
CHECKLIST FOR CONTACTS:
CAHL REP
CAHL STATISTICIAN
HOME COACH
AWAY COACH
ICE SCHEDULER (HOME TEAM)
CAHL SUSPENSION MONITOR
PREPARED BY: _______________________________________
DATE:
Copies to:
______________________________________________
Statistician –
Suspension Monitor –
CAHL Rep – Home Team
CAHL Rep – Away Team
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Appendix E – C.A.H.L. Notification of Indefinite Suspension
NOTIFICATION OF INDEFINITE SUSPENSION
DATE: _______________________
Dear________________________:
I have just received a copy of the Game Sheet from Game #_____ in which you were assessed an
indefinite suspension.
As you are aware, this infraction is very serious and will not be tolerated.
Please be advised that you will be suspended from further play until the Indefinite Suspension
Committee has had the opportunity to review this matter and complete their findings.
This investigation could take up to one month and you will be notified in writing of the results.
Until you hear from us, you will not be able to participate in any League, Exhibition, or Tournament
Games.
It is unfortunate that this offence has occurred. We will do our best to complete the investigation in
a timely manner.
Sincerely,
Chairperson, CAHL
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Appendix F – C.A.H.L. Notification of Exhibition/Tournament Game
****NOTIFICATION OF EXHIBITION/TOURNAMENT GAME****
DATE: _______________________________________________
MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION: ______________________
TEAM DIVISION: _____________________________________
TEAM NAME: ________________________________________
DATE OF EXHIBITION/TOURNAMENT GAME:________________________________
TIME OF GAME: _____________________________________
NAME OF VISITING TEAM/TOURNAMENT: _______________________________
CHECKLIST FOR CONTACTS:
CAHL REP: ___
TIMEKEEPER: ____
PRESIDENT: ____
ICE SCHEDULER: ____
REFEREE-in-CHIEF: ____
SUSPENSION MONITOR: ___
ALL EXHIBITION/TOURNAMENT GAMES MUST HAVE SIGNED CONFIRMATION OF
APPROVAL FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CAHL REP
PLEASE EMAIL/FAX/MAIL COPY OF THIS FORM TO:
LEAGUE SUSPENSION MONITOR:
APPROVED BY:___________________________________PRESIDENT
APPROVED BY:___________________________________REP
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