COPPER COUNTRY JUNIOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
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The CCJHA Board of Directors presents
these guidelines which are intended to direct our children’s
program, but they must be implemented by adults if they are to
influence youth hockey. Coaches, parents, administrators, and rink
operators must all do their part to ensure that the USA Hockey
philosophy and the guidelines are upheld.
Parents’
Code of Conduct
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Do not force your children to participate in sports, but support
their desires to play their chosen sport. Children are involved in
organized sports for their enjoyment. Make it fun.
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Encourage your child to play by the rules. Remember, children learn
best by example, so applaud the good players of both teams.
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Do not embarrass your child by yelling at players, coaches or
officials. By showing a positive attitude toward the game and all of
its participants, your child will benefit.
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Emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit your
young athlete. De-emphasize games and competition in the lower age
groups.
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Know and study the rules of the game, and support the officials on
and off the ice. This approach will help in the development and
support of the game. Any criticism of the officials only hurts the
game.
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Applaud a good effort in victory and in defeat and enforce the
positive points of the game. Never yell or physically abuse your
child after a game or practice -- it is destructive. Work toward
removing the physical and verbal abuse in youth sports.
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Recognize the importance of volunteer coaches. They are important to
the development of your child and the sport.
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If you enjoy the game, learn all you can about the game, and
volunteer!
Player’s Code of Conduct
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Play for FUN.
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Work hard to improve your skills.
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Be a team player -- get along with your teammates.
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Learn teamwork, sportsmanship and discipline.
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Learn the rules and play by them. Always be a good sport.
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Respect your coach, your teammates, your parents, opponents and
officials.
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Never argue with an official’s decision.
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BE COMMITTED!
Spectators’ Code of Conduct
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Display good sportsmanship. Always respect players, coaches and
officials.
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Act appropriately; do not taunt or disturb other fans; enjoy the
game together.
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Cheer good plays of all participants; avoid booing opponents.
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Cheer in a positive manner and encourage fair play; profanity and
objectionable cheers or gestures are offensive.
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Help provide a safe and fun environment; throwing any items on the
ice surface can cause injury to players and officials.
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Do not lean over or pound on the glass; the glass surrounding the
ice surface is part of the playing area.
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Support the referees and coaches by trusting their judgment and
integrity.
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Be responsible for your own safety -- be alert to prevent accidents
from flying pucks and other avoidable situations.
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Respect locker rooms as private areas for players, coaches and
officials.
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Be supportive after the game . . . win or lose . . .
recognize good effort, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Coaches’ Code of Conduct
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Winning is a consideration, but not the only one, nor the most
important one. Care more about the child than winning the game.
Remember players are involved in hockey for fun and enjoyment.
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Be a positive role model to your players, display emotional maturity
and be alert to the physical safety of players.
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Be generous with your praise when it is deserved; be consistent,
honest; be fair and just; do not criticize players publicly; learn
to be a more effective communicator and coach; don’t yell at
players.
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Adjust to personal needs and problems of players, be a good
listener, never verbally or physically abuse a player or official;
give all players the opportunity to improve their skills, gain
confidence and develop self-esteem; teach them the basics.
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Organize practices that are fun and challenging for your players.
Familiarize yourself with the rules, techniques and strategies of
hockey; encourage all your players to be team players.
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Maintain an open line of communication with your players’ parents.
Explain the goals and objectives of your association.
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Be concerned with the overall development of your players. Stress
good health habits and clean living.
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To play the game is great -- to love the game is greater.
On-Ice Officials’ Code of Conduct
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Act in a professional and businesslike manner at all times and take
your role seriously.
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Strive to provide a safe and sportsmanlike environment in which
players can properly display their hockey skills.
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Know all playing rules, their interpretations and their proper
application.
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Remember that officials are "teachers." Set a good example.
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Make your calls with quiet confidence; never with arrogance.
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Control games only to the extent that is necessary to provide a
positive and safe experience for all participants.
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Violence must never be tolerated.
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Be fair and impartial at all times.
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Answer all reasonable questions and requests.
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Adopt a "zero tolerance" attitude toward verbal or physical abuse.
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Never use foul or vulgar language when speaking with a player, coach
or parent.
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Use honesty and integrity when answering questions.
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Admit your mistakes when you make them.
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Never openly criticize a coach, player or other official.
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Keep your emotions under control.
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Use only USA Hockey approved officiating techniques and policies.
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Maintain your health through a physical conditioning program.
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Dedicate yourself to personal improvement and maintenance of
officiating skills.
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Respect your supervisor and his/her critique of your performance.
Administrators’ Code of Conduct
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Follow the rules and regulations of USA Hockey and your association
to ensure that the association’s philosophy and objectives are
enhanced.
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Support programs that train and educate players, coaches, parents,
officials and volunteers.
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Promote and publicize your programs; seek out financial support when
possible.
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Communicate with parents by holding parent/player orientation
meetings as well as by being available to answer questions and
address problems throughout the season.
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Work to provide programs that encompass fairness to the participants
and promote fair play and sportsmanship.
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Recruit volunteers, including coaches, who demonstrate qualities
conducive to being role models to the youth in our sport. |
I.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
In
an effort to make ice hockey a more desirable and rewarding experience for all
participants, the USA Hockey Youth Council has instructed the Officiating
Program to adhere to certain points of emphasis relating to sportsmanship. This
campaign is designed to require all players, coaches, officials, team officials
and administrators to maintain a sportsmanlike and educational atmosphere
before, during and after all USA Hockey sanctioned games.
Thus, the following points of emphasis shall be enforced by all On-Ice Referees
and Linesmen:
A. PLAYERS
A
minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (Zero Tolerance) shall be assessed
whenever a player:
1.
Openly disputes or argues about any decision by an official.
2.
Uses obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time
including any swearing, even if it is not directed at any particular person.
3.
Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction with an Officials decisions.
Any time that any player persists in any of these actions, he/she shall be
assessed a Misconduct penalty. A Game Misconduct shall result if such player’s
actions continue.
CCJHA MIDGETS only:
1. Any player receiving 3 minor penalties in one game will receive a game
misconduct – he/she will sit out the remainder of the current game and the next
scheduled game. (Currently, USA Hockey does this after 5 minor penalties.)
2. Any player receiving 3 minor penalties for a second time during a season, or
one major penalty, must appear before the CCJHA Sportsmanship Committee at a
regularly scheduled meeting before he/she will be allowed to return to the team
for practices/games.
3. If any team receives 10 minor penalties in one game, the coach will receive
a game misconduct and he/she will be removed from the bench for the remainder of
that game and will not be allowed on the bench for the next scheduled game.
(Currently USA Hockey does this after 15 penalties.)
B. COACHES
A
minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (Zero Tolerance) shall be assessed
whenever a Coach:
1.
Openly disputes or argues about any decision by an official.
2.
Uses obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time.
3.
Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction with an Official’s decision,
including standing on the boards or standing in the bench doorway with the
intent of inciting the Officials, players or spectators.
Any time that any Coach persists in any of these actions, he/she shall be
assessed a Game Misconduct penalty.
C. OFFICIALS
Officials are required to conduct themselves in a businesslike, sportsmanlike
and non-vindictive manner at all times. The actions of an official must be above
reproach. Actions such as "baiting" or inciting players or coaches is strictly
prohibited.
On-Ice Officials are ambassadors of the game and shall always conduct themselves
with this responsibility in mind.
II. TEAM SELECTION
The CCJHA Board of Governors has adopted the following set of procedures for the
selection of players for team rosters. The primary intent of these procedures is
to strengthen and improve this area of the junior hockey program and to satisfy
USA Hockey and MAHA regulations. It is the wish of the Governors that everyone
involved in player selections act in good faith relative to this intent.
A. ALL TEAMS (CLASS A/AA & CLASS B)
1.
Player exchanges between Class A/AA, and Class B teams within a Division are
permitted after the initial selection of players and prior to December 31st
of the current season.
2.
All player exchanges must be recommended by the Divisional Coordinator concerned
and approved by the CCJHA Board of Governors.
3.
Team rosters are certified by the USA Hockey District Registrar.
4.
Coaches will be approved by the CCJHA Board for each division. Coaches must be
credentialed according to USA Hockey policy.
B. CLASS A/AA (Travel Teams)
1.
Players for Class A/AA team rosters will be selected after tryouts by the
coaches concerned or their appointed representatives. Any player trying out in a
division above his or her normal age group must get approval from the CCJHA
Board prior to tryouts.
2.
Each Class A/AA team roster will be selected prior to the selection of Class B
team rosters in their respective Divisions.
3.
A total of 20 players may be selected initially for each Class A/AA team. Each
team will roster a minimum of 11 players.
4.
Class A/AA teams will be reduced to final rosters prior to December 31st
of the current season.
C. CLASS B (House League)
1.
Player selections for Class B teams will be made after initial selections for
Class A/AA and Mite Select teams in the respective divisions.
2.
Each team will roster a minimum of 11 players. Every effort will be made not to
exceed fourteen players per team, depending upon the number of players
available. Class B teams shall have no more second year players than are
listed on the team make-up formula below: (does not apply to Midget (15/16)
classification):
|
# of Players: |
20 |
19 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
14 |
13 |
12 |
11 |
10 |
|
Max 2nd
Year: |
13 |
12 |
11 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
The definition of a second year player in a division refers to a player who is
in their last year of eligibility in that particular age classification -- NOT
the number of years they have played hockey.
Refer to the MAHA Annual
Guidebook for further information.
3.
Class B Division Coordinators and coaches in their respective divisions will
grade each player according to their ability. Each player’s years in the
division will be taken into account. Standard USA Hockey evaluation forms will
be distributed by the Association Registrar to the Division Coordinators who
will then distribute the forms to the coaches. Players will be evaluated with a
rating between 1 and 5 (5 being high). Evaluations will be done at divisional
skates where players will be rotated through defensive and offensive positions
performing the following drills: 3 on 3, 4 on 4, 5 on 5, scrimmages, etc. Each
coach will bring their completed evaluation forms to the draft to negotiate
ratings and player placement.
4.
Divisional team drafts will be held with coaches, Division Coordinator, and at
least one impartial board member present. Divisional team drafts will be
scheduled by the Program Director. Players will be assigned to teams in order to
conform to age distribution requirements of MAHA and achieve an equitable
distribution of talent among the various teams. Goaltenders will be placed on
teams in reverse order of the highest evaluated player picked. Agreement by all
coaches regarding team equalization is necessary before proceeding to #5.
5.
Coaches will be drawn in a blind drawing for teams, after teams are drafted.
Trades for equal ability will be made to place the child/children of the Head
Coach and one Assistant Coach on their team.
6.
Players who register after the selection of team rosters will be assigned to
teams by the Division Coordinator after consulting with the coaches and an
impartial Board member. Any players registered after December 31st will not be
eligible to participate in District/State playoffs, per MAHA/USA Hockey rules.
7.
Children of sponsors will be placed on the team sponsored by their parents upon
request, providing the child is in the same Division as the team. Teams will be
adjusted in the same manner as for children of coaches.
III. IMPORTANT ASSOCIATION REGULATIONS
The CCJHA Board of Governors has adopted the following set of regulations for
the purpose of maintaining a fair and smoothly running program. Included also is
a set of important USA Hockey/MAHA rules that you should know (see Section IV).
A.
AREA AND STATE TOURNAMENT REPRESENTATION
1.
There will be a playoff in mid-season to determine two or three teams to go to
the U.P. Tournament. The play-down method will change depending on how many
teams are to be sent.
2.
Teams will be notified of the procedure prior to any play-down by the Division
Coordinator.
B.
EQUAL ICE TIME POLICY
1.
It is the policy of the Board of Governors of CCJHA that all players receive
equal ice time while participating in any and all CCJHA sanctioned Class B
(House League) games and practices. This includes CCJHA tournaments, CCJHA
play-downs, CCJHA playoffs and CCJHA championship games. This is not stopwatch
accuracy. Defensemen may play 50% of a game while forwards may play 30%. If a
team has five players on the bench the coach should not be double-shifting
people.
2.
Division Coordinators will supervise their respective divisions to make sure
that each coach is making an effort to give every player a fair opportunity to
play.
3.
For all House League games in the Mite, Mite Select & Squirt divisions, the
equal ice time policy will be applied for all three periods. For all House
League games in Peewee, Bantam and Midget divisions, the equal ice time policy
will be applied during the 1st and 2nd periods – during
the 3rd period, ice time is left to the coach’s discretion.
4. Travel teams do not have to follow the equal ice time policy, although the
Board recommends that they do.
C.
LEAGUE POLICY VIOLATIONS
1.
Violations of the policies will be brought to the attention of the Association
through the following process:
a.
Players and/or parents should first contact the coach and try to resolve the
problem directly.
b.
If unable to resolve the issue, a parent may contact the Division Coordinator
for assistance.
c.
If the issue is still unresolved, the Division Coordinator may contact the ACE
Coordinator for assistance. If the issue remains unresolved, the Sportsmanship
Committee will meet with all parties.
d.
In the case of Travel Teams, players and/or parents should go to the Combined
Travel Committee. Any CCJHA sponsored team, parent, and/or player will be
accountable to the CCJHA Board of Directors.
D.
INTRA-LEAGUE PRACTICES AND GAMES
1.
ALL CCJHA SANCTIONED PRACTICES AND GAMES SHALL BE SCHEDULED BY THE PROGRAM
DIRECTOR.
2.
All CCJHA practices and games shall be started, played, and concluded within the
scheduled time period. Practices and games starting late shall not be extended
into the next scheduled time period.
3.
Any team not fielding one full line of players at the start of a scheduled time
shall lose the game by forfeit. However, ice time should be used by both teams.
4.
Coaches, game officials and supervisory personnel shall be responsible for the
starting and concluding of practices and games within the scheduled time period.
5.
In the case of two CCJHA teams playing each other, each team is responsible for
providing a timekeeper and a score sheet recorder.
6.
A team playing an ineligible player shall forfeit all games said player played
in and shall be brought before the Division Coordinator for explanation for
using said player.
E.
INTER-LEAGUE GAMES AND INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS
1.
All exhibition games between CCJHA and other teams shall be approved and
scheduled by the Program Director.
2.
House league teams attending invitational tournaments outside of Baraga,
Ontonagon and Houghton counties must get the approval of the CCJHA Board. All
such travel will be at the team’s own expense. Attendance at local tournaments
will be on a rotational basis arranged through the Division Coordinator.
Participation in invitational tournaments is limited to 2 invitational
tournaments per season, per team.
3.
CCJHA teams shall not compete against teams that are not sanctioned by MAHA
and/or USA Hockey. International play will be in accordance with USA Hockey
rules (refer to section XIII. International Operating Procedures in the current
USA Hockey Guidebook).
F.
EXPENSES FOR TRAVEL
1. CCJHA will NOT pay any team’s travel
expenses (travel or house).
2.
Teams using the name “CCJHA” in fundraising must get Board approval.
3. Individual teams, team members or coaches SHALL NOT solicit sponsors for
money.
4.
CCJHA will pay District, Regional and State tournament entry fee for any CCJHA
team eligible to participate in
tournaments. CCJHA will NOT pay any gate fees.
G.
SUPERVISION OF CCJHA ACTIVITIES
1. A.C.E. DIRECTOR: The A.C.E. (Association Coaching Education)
Director assists in conveying current coaching
information to the coaching staff, and to assist in monitoring the coaches
compliance with coaching education
requirements.
2. DIVISION COORDINATORS: A coordinator for each division will
be selected with the approval of the Board of Governors.
DUTIES OF THE DIVISION COORDINATORS:
a.
Recruiting of coaches for divisional teams.
b.
Approving player exchanges.
c.
With the coaches, the coordinator organizes the divisional skates where players
are rated. Coordinator distributes evaluation forms to coaches.
d.
Works with coaches to draft teams.
e.
Notifies teams of play-down and/or playoff procedures.
f.
Monitors equal ice time policy (III. B.)
g.
Investigates any complaints regarding violation of policies and attends
Sportsmanship Committee meetings when their division is involved.
h.
Distributes award sheets, game logs, and current USA Hockey Annual Guides and
MAHA Guide Books to each team’s head coach.
i.
Collects Award sheets (MAHA Form MD-4) with score sheets attached, from each
coach at the end of the season and then gives them to the Association’s designee
for the purpose of verifying awards and calculating the number of patches needed
for award presentation. Award sheets with attached score sheets will be given to
the District Registrar as required by USA Hockey.
3. COACHES: Coaches will be selected with the approval of the
Board of Governors.
DUTIES of the COACHES:
a.
Coaches must attend a USA Hockey clinic and become certified as stated in the
USA Hockey Annual Guide. The Association pays the USA Hockey registration fee
for a maximum of two coaches per team.
b.
Coaches of teams using CCJHA ice time shall be responsible for the supervision
of skaters on the ice and maintaining discipline on the bench and in the locker
room. The only persons allowed on the ice are rostered players and the certified
coaches of the respective teams, with the exception of guest coaches as
described below.
c.
At least one coach or manager must be in the locker room at all times for each
game or practice. Coach shall be the last person to leave the locker room. An
exception is made when a girls’ team has only male coaches.
d.
One or two guest coaches per session may assist coaches with practices. If a
guest coach is a registered CCJHA player they must wear full equipment and may
not scrimmage. Guest coaches who are not registered CCJHA players must wear a
helmet and may not scrimmage. Head coaches must give the CCJHA Registrar a list
of all non-registered guest coaches.
e.
Coaches should present a list of team rules that have been approved by the CCJHA
Board to all players and parents. The coaches have the right to add to rules as
circumstances warrant it, upon approval of the CCJHA Board. Coaches must have
each player sign the Code of Conduct form and retain it with other team
records. Coaches must have all players sign the team roster and return it to
the CCJHA Registrar BEFORE THE TEAM’S FIRST GAME.
f.
Coaches have the right to bench players for unexcused practice/game absences
and/or disciplinary reasons. Benching will be for a shift, period or game,
depending on the infraction and/or occurrence of offense. Coaches should be
notified of practice/game absences prior to scheduled ice time.
g.
Coaches shall be responsible for keeping all skaters off the ice during periods
scheduled for resurfacing. No one shall go on the ice before the Zamboni door
closes.
h.
NO GAMES OR PRACTICES MAY BE SCHEDULED OR CHANGED WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT OF THE
PROGRAM DIRECTOR. The CCJHA does not assume financial responsibility for games
and practices which have not been scheduled and approved by the Program
Director.
i.
Score sheets must be filled out before the game is scheduled to begin. This is
the responsibility of the teams. The head coaches of both teams must be
identified on the score sheet. Score sheets will be in the concession stand. All
score sheets are to be signed by all referees before copies are given to the
coaches. The top (white) copy of the score sheet must be returned to the
Referee’s Room(s) to be collected by the Association for statistic purposes. The
other two copies go to the respective coaches. Teams participating in leagues
such as, NIHL or C.U.P. must follow the procedures for score sheets, although
one copy must remain in the Referees’ Room(s) for the Association statistics.
Score sheets for out of town games are the responsibility of the coach.
j.
Hat Trick, Zero and Playmaker patches will be awarded to those who earn them
during the season. A copy of the game score sheet must be attached to the Award
sheet (MAHA Form MD-4) and given to the Division Coordinator by the end of the
season in order for players to be eligible for patches at the Association’s
awards presentation. There is a limit of one of each award (Hat Trick, Zero, and
Playmaker) per player per season. In addition, our Association recognizes the
following awards: the Dave Wiitanen Award for the most improved player, the Most
Valuable Defenseman Award, and the Joey Becia Award for Sportsmanship. One
player per team will be selected for these awards by each team’s coach(es).
k.
COACHES SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKING UP, DISTRIBUTING AND RETURNING ALL
UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT. Coaches are urged to collect uniforms immediately
after the last game or practice of the season. A turn in date will be set and
announced to all coaches. All jerseys must be collected and washed prior to the
turn in date. All equipment must be returned on the specified date unless prior
arrangements have been made with the Equipment Manager.
l.
CCJHA players, coaches and managers disregarding the instruction of supervisory
personnel shall be suspended from participating in CCJHA activities until a
hearing of the Sportsmanship Committee.
m.
Coaches are responsible for making sure that each player wears the proper and
required equipment for each practice and/or game. Players who are in violation
of this are not allowed to enter the ice or bench area until the proper
equipment is put on. Game jerseys and socks are to be worn for games only,
unless notified otherwise.
p.
Coaches must carry The Coach’s Book throughout the season. This Book must
include:
1) Team Roster (Form 1T)
2) Team Registration (Form 2T)
3) Consent to Treat, Waiver of Liability and Code of Conduct for each player,
each coach, and the team manager.
4)
STAR form for each player
5)
Birth certificate for each player
6)
Game Log
7)
Sanctioned game score sheets
8)
Proof of Background Screening
3.
PARENTS’ (GUARDIANS’) and/or SPECTATORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES:
a.
Parents are responsible for making sure their player has the proper and required
equipment for each practice and/or game.
b.
Uniform care — all game jerseys and socks supplied by the Association should be
washed in COLD water and AIR dried. Please do not use bleach on any part of the
uniform, including the socks. Game jerseys and socks are to be worn for games
only.
c.
Players who will be participating in a summer hockey program may use Association
equipment for this purpose. This includes goalkeeper equipment, but does not
include jerseys. In order to use any equipment, the Equipment Manager must fill
out a form with the person’s name, phone number and a detailed listing of what
is being used and the date of usage and a deposit of $100. Equipment must be
returned within one week of completion of use and be inspected by the Equipment
Manager. The cost to repair any damage will be deducted from the deposit.
Equipment not returned within one week will forfeit the deposit to the
Association.
d.
Name tags — all name tags are to be made on a separate piece of material and
sewn on to the jersey. Under no circumstances are name tags to be ironed on the
jersey. Patches for NIHL and C.U.P. leagues should not be removed.
e.
Parents are required to work the concession stand throughout the year. The
required number of hours is based on a set amount for each registrant. It is the
responsibility of the parents to schedule and work their designated number of
hours. An invoice will be sent at the close of the season for hours not
fulfilled.
f.
Spectators at CCJHA practices and games shall be subject to the rules of conduct
as stated on Page 1 of this handbook.
g.
Spectators disregarding the instructions of supervisory personnel shall be
evicted and refused admittance to the building for the remainder of the
game/practice.
IV. IMPORTANT USA HOCKEY/MAHA RULES
The USA Hockey/MAHA rules presented below are by no means inclusive. Please
refer to the current season’s USA Hockey Annual Guidebook, MAHA Annual Guide
and/or the USA Hockey Official Playing Rules for complete information.
A.
All goalies must wear a complete set of protective equipment, including a
full-face guard that is a metal cage and is USA Hockey approved for goaltenders.
B.
All players must wear protective equipment for all games and practices. This
includes:
1.
Shin guards, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey pants, protective cup or pelvic
protector (as appropriate), gloves, approved skates with tendon guards and a
neck guard.
2.
Helmet with a properly attached strap. Helmets should remain on until players
enter the locker room.
3.
Full face protection and mouth guards.
a.
Mites through Squirts must wear a full face mask.
b.
Peewees through Midgets must wear full face mask with an internal mouth guard,
including goalies. Players in violation of this will be assessed a ten minute
misconduct penalty. A player’s second offense (in the same game) will result in
a game misconduct.
C.
All teams in the "A/AA" or "B" classification entering in the State Play-downs
must have a game log showing all games they have played. Every game in a
tournament or a controlled scrimmage must be counted as a game. A game log form
shall be given to each coach at the start of each season.
D.
Each coach should have the current USA Hockey Annual Guide & a MAHA Handbook to
determine all applicable rules and necessary documents for play in a district
play down, district and/or state tournament.
E.
A team participating in a Class "A/AA" or "B" district playdown, U.P. playdowns
and State tournaments may pick up a substitute goalie from its own league or
association age classification. The substitute goalie may be used only in case
of injury to the regular goaltender. The substitute goalie must be released from
his/her team, and the team carrying the substitute goalie must have a signed
release for him/her from his/her regular team. See MAHA Guidebook, Rule F, under
Rules and Regulations, District and State Playoffs.
V.
GAME TIMES
A.
ALL TEAMS -- A four minute warm up will be put on the clock and started at the
beginning of each game’s scheduled ice time.
B.
MITES -- 12 minute periods
1.
First two periods - running time with the clock stopped every two minutes for
line changes.
2.
Third period - stop time (when time permits), with line changes every two
minutes.
C.
SQUIRTS, PEE WEES, BANTAMS AND MIDGETS -- 13 minute stop time periods, with the
3rd period determined by clock time left.
D.
Teams participating in NIHL or C.U.P. League games will follow time requirements
as stated in he respective leagues’ guidelines.
E.
The game shall be deemed terminated when:
1.
The time as indicated on the game clock runs to completion prior to the time
allotted by the schedule.
2.
The time allotted by the schedule has been consumed irrespective of the time
remaining on the game clock.
F.
THE GAME OFFICIALS (ON- AND OFF-ICE) WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADJUSTING THE
TIMING PROCEDURES DURING A GAME. The coaches of the teams playing should be
advised of these adjustments.
G.
Coaches and their teams are entitled to use the remainder of their scheduled ice
time after their game is completed for practice or controlled scrimmages
(without officials).
Approved: December, 1979
Record of Revisions: September, 1994
August, 1997
October, 2002
February, 2003
August, 2008
