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Coach & Convener Manual
UMHA Hockey is for Kids!
Version: 1 September 2014
Coach & Convener Manual
2014 – 2015
Unionville Minor Hockey Association
Crosby Memorial Community Centre
210 Main Street
Unionville, ON, L3R 2G9
Voice Mail: (905) 477-9707
Email: info@umhahockey.org
Website: www.umhahockey.org
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Table of Contents
1 2 3 Introduction ..............................................................................................................................7 1.1 Unionville Minor Hockey Association Mission Statement .............................................7 1.2 Purpose of the Coach and Convener Manual ...................................................................7 1.3 Confidentiality .................................................................................................................7 1.4 "I Hope They Didn't Bring Apple Juice" by Steve Simmons ..........................................7 The Role of the Convener ......................................................................................................11 2.1 Game-Day Responsibilities ...........................................................................................12 2.2 Team Selection and Initial Balancing ............................................................................13 2.3 Final Team Balancing ....................................................................................................16 2.3.1 Timing ....................................................................................................................16 2.3.2 Criteria ...................................................................................................................17 2.3.3 Goalies ...................................................................................................................17 2.3.4 Team Assessment...................................................................................................17 2.3.5 Communication ......................................................................................................17 2.3.6 Removal of Player from Team ...............................................................................17 2.4 Mid-Season Player Rating Review ................................................................................17 2.5 Required Team Bench Staff ...........................................................................................18 2.5.1 Minimum Requirements ........................................................................................18 2.5.2 Manager .................................................................................................................18 2.5.3 Trainer ....................................................................................................................18 The Role of the Coach ...........................................................................................................19 3.1 Coaches’ Code of Ethics ................................................................................................19 3.2 Certification ...................................................................................................................19 3.2.1 3.3 Requirements .........................................................................................................19 Fair Shifting ...................................................................................................................21 3.3.1 General ...................................................................................................................21 3.3.2 Mite, Tyke and Novice Divisions ..........................................................................21 3.3.3 Goalie Rotation ......................................................................................................22 3.3.4 Pulling the Goalie ..................................................................................................22 3.3.5 Fair Shifting Lineups .............................................................................................22 Page 3
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Remedy for Unfair Shifting ...................................................................................23 3.4 Parent Communications .................................................................................................23 3.5 Drink and Snack Schedule .............................................................................................24 3.6 Parent Code of Conduct .................................................................................................24 3.7 Dressing Room Etiquette ...............................................................................................25 3.8 Non-UMHA Team Events .............................................................................................25 Player Information .................................................................................................................26 4.1 Full Equipment for Players ............................................................................................26 4.2 Mandatory Mouth Guards ..............................................................................................26 4.3 Goalie Equipment ..........................................................................................................26 4.4 Helmets for All ..............................................................................................................26 4.5 Safety for All..................................................................................................................27 4.6 Sweaters .........................................................................................................................27 4.6.1 Distribution ............................................................................................................27 4.6.2 Names on Sweaters ................................................................................................27 4.6.3 Extra Sweaters and Socks ......................................................................................27 4.7 Medical Forms ...............................................................................................................28 4.8 Practices .........................................................................................................................28 4.8.1 Pucks and Cones ....................................................................................................28 4.8.2 Mini Mite and Mite ................................................................................................28 4.8.3 Tyke and Novice ....................................................................................................29 4.8.4 Atom and Peewee ..................................................................................................29 4.8.5 Bantam ...................................................................................................................29 4.8.6 Midget and Juvenile ...............................................................................................29 4.8.7 Extra Skill Development Sessions .........................................................................29 4.8.8 Evaluate Your Practice ..........................................................................................29 4.8.9 Attendance at Games and Practices .......................................................................29 4.8.10 Full Ice Power Skating ...........................................................................................30 Regular Season Games and Playoffs .....................................................................................31 5.1 Season Schedule.............................................................................................................31 5.2 Rules of the Game..........................................................................................................32 5.2.1 Three-Goal Rule.....................................................................................................33 5.2.2 Goaltender ..............................................................................................................34 Page 4
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5.2.3 Penalties .................................................................................................................34 5.2.4 Protests ...................................................................................................................34 5.2.5 Switching Ends ......................................................................................................34 5.3 Game Start Times ..........................................................................................................35 5.3.1 Mini Mite and Mite ................................................................................................35 5.3.2 Tyke through Juvenile............................................................................................35 5.4 Playing Time ..................................................................................................................35 5.4.1 Mite ........................................................................................................................35 5.4.2 Tyke and Novice ....................................................................................................35 5.4.3 Atom and Peewee ..................................................................................................36 5.4.4 Bantam ...................................................................................................................36 5.4.5 Midget and Juvenile ...............................................................................................36 5.4.6 Curfews and Stopping the Clock ...........................................................................36 5.4.7 Goaltender Safety...................................................................................................36 5.5 Shaking Hands ...............................................................................................................36 5.6 Timekeeper and Scorekeeper .........................................................................................36 5.6.1 Running the Clock .................................................................................................37 5.7 Game Sheets...................................................................................................................38 5.8 Reporting Game Results ................................................................................................39 5.9 Division Results .............................................................................................................39 5.10 Division Champion, Playoff and Wildcard Seeding ......................................................40 5.11 Player Statistics ..............................................................................................................40 5.12 End of Season and Play-off Player Evaluations ............................................................41 5.13 Incident Management and Dispute Settlement Guidelines ............................................41 5.14 Suspensions ....................................................................................................................43 5.14.1 Player Suspensions.................................................................................................43 5.14.2 Coach Suspensions.................................................................................................43 5.14.3 Request for Discussion ..........................................................................................43 5.14.4 Suspension Carry Over ..........................................................................................43 5.15 Sponsors, Coach and Convener Appreciation Night .....................................................43 5.16 Playoffs ..........................................................................................................................44 5.16.1 Schedule .................................................................................................................44 5.16.2 Game Sheets...........................................................................................................44 Page 5
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5.16.3 Minimum Number of Players ................................................................................44 5.16.4 Goalie Selection in Playoffs...................................................................................44 5.16.5 Player Substitution .................................................................................................46 5.16.6 Rules ......................................................................................................................46 5.16.7 Duration .................................................................................................................46 5.16.8 Playoff Format .......................................................................................................46 5.16.9 Tie and Overtime Rules in Playoff Games ............................................................46 5.16.10 Timeouts ................................................................................................................47 5.16.11 Mercy Rule.............................................................................................................47 5.16.12 Penalties .................................................................................................................47 5.16.13 Protests ...................................................................................................................48 5.17 End of Season ................................................................................................................48 5.17.1 5.18 Events.....................................................................................................................48 Awards Banquet .............................................................................................................48 5.18.1 UMHA Memorial Trophies ...................................................................................48 5.18.2 Photos.....................................................................................................................49 Appendix 1 Emergency Action Plan..............................................................................................50 Appendix 2 Coaches’ Code of Ethics ............................................................................................52 Appendix 3 Fair Shifting Chart......................................................................................................53 Appendix 4 Medical Information Sheet .........................................................................................54 Appendix 5 Evaluate Your Practice ..............................................................................................56 Appendix 6 Completed Game Sheet ..............................................................................................57 Appendix 7 UMHA Incident Report..............................................................................................58 Appendix 8 Hockey Canada Injury Report ....................................................................................59 Appendix 9 Mutual Teammate Request Form ...............................................................................61 Appendix 10 Division Balancing Information Sheet .....................................................................62 Page 6
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1 Introduction
1.1
Unionville Minor Hockey Association Mission Statement
Our mission statement can be summed up in four words, “Hockey is for kids.” At the house
league level our focus is on developing the skills of all players and teaching them to respect their
teammates, their opponents, and the officials. This will ensure that they enjoy the sport and
benefit from being part of a team.
The UMHA has over 800 players involved in the house league program. The continued success
of this program is the primary goal of the UMHA and its executive members. Equal ice time,
positive reinforcement, and emphasizing the learning opportunities associated with winning and
losing games are essential components of the program.
As coaches and conveners you have a key role in delivering the hockey experience that the
children in our community will benefit from now and in the future.
More information on the UMHA, its objectives, history and hockey information can be found on
our website www.umhahockey.org.
1.2
Purpose of the Coach and Convener Manual
This manual is intended to help conveners and coaches in all divisions of the UMHA perform
their roles in a consistent manner and with minimal investment in administrative functions. It is
also intended to help coaches and other team volunteers understand how the UMHA House
League hockey program is organized to ensure the hockey programs operate to the benefit of the
players involved.
1.3
Confidentiality
Coaches and conveners are reminded that any information you may learn or generate about
parents and players throughout the course of the season must be kept in the strictest confidence.
This includes, but is not limited to, information contained in registration reports, medical
information sheets, incident reports, injury reports, player statistics, and both pre-season and end
of season player evaluations.
When sending out emails for wide distribution, please enter email addresses in the “Bcc” line of
your email message in order to maintain, as much as possible, confidentiality.
1.4
"I Hope They Didn't Bring Apple Juice" by Steve Simmons
The following article by sports columnist Steve Simmons provides some perspective on what
house league hockey embodies. Please review this article and treat your kids appropriately.
There was about two minutes to play in the playoff game and I was anxiously
pacing behind the bench, barking out whatever instructions seemed important at
that very moment. You watch the game and you watch the clock in those final
seconds, sometimes precisely at the very same time. We were up by a goal, poised
to advance to the next round of the playoffs, when I felt a tug on my jacket.
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"Ah coach," one of my players said on the bench.
"Yea," I answered, concentrating more on the game and the clock than on him at
that instance.
"Is there snacks today?" "Whaaaat?" I barked exasperated.
"Did anyone bring snacks today?"
"Huh," I looked away.
"I hope they didn't bring apple juice." The young boy said. "I don't like apple
juice."
The moment froze me in all the playoff excitement, the way all special and
meaningful moments should. If somehow, I could have captured that
conversation on tape, I would have had one of those special sporting moments for
parents everywhere, the kind you need to play for coaches and executive and
trainers and managers and all of us who take kids hockey way too seriously. It
isn't life or death, as we like to think it is. It isn't do or die as often as we pretend it
to be. In one tiny moment in one game minor hockey was reduced to what it
really is about. Apple juice.
OK, so it's not apple juice. But what apple juice happens to represent in all of this.
The snack. The routine. The ritual. Kids can win and lose and not even give a
second's thought about either, but don't forget the post-game drinks. If anything
will spoil a good time, that will.
You see, it's all part of the culture of hockey. Not who wins, not who scores goals,
not which team accomplished what on which night, but about whether mom and
dad are there, whether their grandparents are in the stands watching, whether their
best friend was on their team and they got a shift on the power play, and yes,
about what they ate.
When you get involved in hockey, when you truly put your heart into the game
and into the environment and into everything, it can be when it's at its best, the
game is only part of the package. It becomes a social outing for parents. It
becomes a social outing for children. It should never be about who is going for
extra power skating and who is going straight from minor tyke to the Philadelphia
Flyers but about building that kind of environment - the kind of memories kids
and parents and families will have forever.
Sometimes, when I stand around the arenas I can't believe the tone of the
conversations I hear. The visions are so short-sighted. The conversations are
almost always about today and who won and who lost and who scored. Not
enough people use the word fun and not enough sell it that way either.
Hard as we try to think like kids, we're not kids. Hard as we try to remember what
we were when we were young, our vision is clouded by perspective and logic something not always evident with children.
Ask any parent whether they would rather win or lose and without a doubt they
would say win. But ask most children what they would prefer - playing a regular
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shift, with power play time and penalty killing time on a losing team rather
playing sparingly on a winning team - and the answer has already come out in two
different studies. Overwhelmingly, kids would rather play a lot than win and play
a little. Like we said, it is about apple juice. It is, after all, about the experience.
You can't know what's in a kid's mind. I was coaching a team a few years ago
when I got a call from the goaltender's father. It was the day before the
championship game. The father told me his son didn't want to play anymore.
"Anymore after tomorrow?" I asked.
"No," the father said. "He just doesn't want to play anymore."
"Did something happen?" I asked.
"He won't tell me," the father said.
I hung up the phone and began to wonder how this happened and who would play
goal the next day when I decided to call back.
"Can I talk to him?" I asked the father.
The goalie came on the phone. "I don't want to play anymore."
"But you know what tomorrow is, don't you? Are you nervous?"
"No."
"Then what? You can tell me."
"I don't like it anymore."
"Don't like playing goal?"
"They hurt me," he said.
"Who hurts you?"
"The guys," he said.
"What guys?"
"Our guys. They jump on me after the game. It hurts me and scares me."
"Is that it?"
"Yea."
"Do you trust me?"
"Yea."
"What if I told you they won't jump on you and hurt you anymore. Would you
play then?"
"Are you sure?"
"I'm sure."
"Then I'll play."
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And that was the end of the goalie crisis. The kid was scared and wouldn't tell his
parents. The kid loved playing but didn't love being jumped on after winning
games. You can't anticipate anything like that as a coach. You can't anticipate
what's in their minds.
It's their game, we have to remember. Not our game. They don't think like we do
or look at the sport like we do. They don't have to adjust to us. We have to adjust
to them. We have to make certain we're not spoiling their experience. Our
experience is important too, but the game is for the children and not for the adults.
We can say that over and over again, but the message seems to get lost every year.
Lost in too many coaches who lose perspective and who think nothing of blaming
and yelling and bullying. Lost by parents who think their son or daughter is the
next this or the next that and they are already spending the millions their little one
will be earning by the time they finish hockey in the winter, 3-on-3 in the
summer, power skating over winter break, special lessons over March break, pretryout camp before the AAA tryouts in May and a couple weeks of hockey
school, just to make certain they don't go rusty.
I have asked many NHL players how they grew up in the game. My favourite
answer came from Trevor Linden, who has captained more than one team. He
said he played hockey until April and then put his skates away. He played
baseball all summer until the last week of August. He went to hockey camp for
one week then began his season midway through September with tryouts.
No summer hockey. No special schools. No skating 12 months a year. "I didn't
even see my skates for about five months a year. I think the kids today are playing
way too much hockey and all you have to do is look at the development to see it
really isn't producing any better players. "We have to let the kids be kids."
When, I asked Gary Roberts recently, did he think he had a future in hockey.
"When I got a call from an agent before the OHL draft," he said. "Before that, it
was just a game we played."
Do me a favour: Until the agent comes knocking on your teenager's door, let's
keep it that way: a game for kids. And one reminder, I don't care what the age:
Don't forget the snacks.
Reprinted with Permission from the author.
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2 The Role of the Convener
The convener is the link between the coaches and the UMHA board of directors. Each division
has a convener who is generally a parent or guardian of one of the players.
At some age groups, it is beneficial to have one or two convener-assistants. However, the head
convener must take the responsibility of delegating the tasks and ensuring that all tasks are
completed correctly.
The time commitment will vary during the year, but will require your presence (or that of a
qualified alternate) at the rink for all evaluations, as well as regular season, tournament and
playoff games. Additionally, there are occasional meetings at the start of the season and possibly
throughout the season.
General Administrative Responsibilities
•
Team balancing: This takes place at the start of the hockey season. The UMHA will provide
each division convener with computer-generated teams using information and scores
generated from pre-season evaluations. Using any additional information obtained and the
results of evaluation games, the convener works with the coaches and the UMHA to create
the most evenly matched teams. This may involve modifying the computer-generated teams
to some extent. The convener will make the final decision regarding player selections.
•
Scheduling: Conveners work with the UMHA to schedule regular season games, playoff
games and practices using the time slots and arenas provided by the UMHA. For the Mite,
Tyke, and Novice Divisions, the season schedule will designate the starting line and the line
from which the goalie must be chosen for each game. The schedule shall rotate the starting
line and goalie designation on a weekly basis so all players have a chance to start the game,
play in net and be on the ice during the last shift of a game. In all cases, the second team
listed on the schedule (i.e. Team 1 v. Team 2) is designated as the home team.
•
Confirming that all players are registered: This is done in conjunction with the registrar to
ensure each player is covered by insurance. We are not required to do carding.
•
Communicating with parents: Conveners will be given information that needs to be passed
along to players and coaches. They will also need to communicate schedules and other
information specific to players and parents in their division, to parents. The registrar will
provide the conveners with a list of player email addresses and phone numbers. This personal
information MUST NOT be redistributed for any purpose. Conveners MAY NOT use
parents’ contact information obtained from the UMHA for other than UMHA-related
communications.
•
Player and game statistics: The UMHA uploads division schedules and team statistics to the
OMHA website throughout the season. There is a link on the division page of the UMHA
website to access this information. Player statistics may be kept by the UMHA for balancing
purposes, but they will not be publicized.
•
Reporting scores: A weekly email message to the Markham Economist & Sun ensures that
our game scores are published on the York Region website www.yorkregion.com. This
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ensures that players will see their accomplishments online. A format for completing this
information is included. See Figure 3 under Section 5.8 Reporting Game Results.
•
Collecting Emergency Contact Information: Since parents may not necessarily be at the arena
during all practices and games, they are obligated to provide emergency contact information
as well as information about any existing medical conditions that their child may have.
Medical Information Sheets will be provided to the conveners by the UMHA. They need to
be distributed to each team, completed by the parent, and then collected. The convener must
then bring these sheets to each game. A copy of the Medical Information Sheet is provided in
Appendix 4.
•
Emergency Action Plan: As the trainer, the convener is responsible for following an
Emergency Action Plan, which is something addressed at the Trainer’s Course. The
UMHA’s Emergency Action Plan is attached in Appendix 1. Please make sure that this is
circulated to all coaches so that everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency.
•
The UMHA expects all conveners to be certified trainers. This means that conveners should
attend trainer’s and PRS courses and obtain a Police Check (PVSS). Please see the
information contained in Section 3.2 of this Manual about the certification process.
•
The convener MUST report all player and coach incidents and suspensions to the UMHA
immediately following the game.
•
Incidents should be reported to the UMHA Vice President, Hockey Programs or the Director,
House League as well as the Select Director and an email should be sent to
info@umhahockey.org or a phone message left for the UMHA at 905-477-9709. If possible,
the convener should email to the aforementioned UMHA volunteers a scan of the front of the
game sheet showing the suspension is noted as well as a scan of the reverse of the game sheet
if there are any notes made there by the referees.
2.1
Game-Day Responsibilities
•
Running the games: It is the convener’s role at the games to ensure a trouble-free experience
for the players. Understanding the applicable rules, meeting with the coaches before the
game to get the game sheets completed and to answer any questions is usually all that is
necessary. Occasionally parents will have questions about rules or express concerns about the
action of players, coaches, referees, or spectators. You will need to deal with these questions
accordingly.
•
Managing game sheets: The convener is required to either distribute the games sheets to the
coaches or to complete the game sheets at all scheduled games. The convener must ensure
that the game sheets are signed by the coaches and the officials and that each coach receives
a copy of the game sheet at the end of the game.
•
Confirming attendance of referees: Conveners should confirm that referees are in attendance
at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the game. Conveners should check the Referees’
Room at the arena, and if a referee is not present, the convener should contact the Referee-inChief for instructions. If the Referee-in-Chief cannot be reached, the convener should contact
the Vice President, Hockey Programs or the Director, House League for instructions.
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•
Contact information for all UMHA Board Members shall be provided to conveners by the
UMHA at the start of each season.
•
Understanding the role of the referee: Conveners are neutral observers of the game and are
not expected to pass judgment on calls or over-rule the referee’s decisions. The convener
may be required to advise coaches of rules of play as they relate to the fair rotation of
players. The convener cannot over-rule a referee.
•
Communicating with the Referee-in-Chief: Conveners may not contact the Referee-in-Chief
directly with concerns about a particular referee. Any concerns about a referee must be raised
with the Vice President, Hockey Programs, or the Director, House League for a
determination of what steps, if any, should be taken.
•
Timekeeping: The home team should assign a timekeeper. It is the responsibility of the
timekeeper to record the game information as passed to them by the referees, using the
legend provided on the game sheet. Responsibilities include ensuring the clock is operated
correctly and ensuring that the games start and end on time. If there is a curfew in effect, this
must be communicated to the referees and both coaches, and noted on the game sheet.
•
Stopping the time clock should only be done when unusual circumstances occur (i.e. an
injured player requires attention on the ice). If it is necessary to stop the clock, restart it as
soon as possible (for example, it is not necessary to wait for the puck to drop if the cause of
the delay has been addressed). Long stoppages of the time clock may result in subsequent
periods of play being shortened to keep the day’s schedule on time.
•
Providing a first aid kit: The convener must keep the first aid kit, supplied by the UMHA,
available during all games. If supplies are used during a game, please replace the items and
submit your receipts to the UMHA for reimbursement.
•
Incident management: Occasionally the UMHA needs to be informed about serious problems
such as injury, abuse, or safety concerns. Please see the information contained in Section
5.12 of this Manual about managing incidents and injuries and filing the necessary reports.
•
A fully certified trainer must be available at ice level for every game. It is the expectation of
the UMHA that all head and assistant conveners be fully certified trainers. There may be
additional certified trainers who volunteer with the UMHA as well and who may be available
for games. Please contact the Vice President, Hockey Programs or the Director, House
League for this information.
2.2
Team Selection and Initial Balancing
The convener in each division will manage the team selection and balancing process using the
computer-generated teams provided by the UMHA. The UMHA will have the final say in all
matters relating to team selection and balancing.
At the start of the season there are a series of on-ice evaluation sessions that help rank players’
skill levels in a variety of areas. The UMHA and/or the convener will inform coaches of the
details of these evaluation sessions and the drills to be used during the sessions for the consistent
evaluation of all players attending. Coaches who wish to take part in the evaluation process
should plan to attend all scheduled sessions so that they can see and evaluate as many players as
possible in their division. This will assist in obtaining consistency in the evaluation process.
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The UMHA may also ask coaches to evaluate players on their own or other teams during
playoffs in the spring. Details of this process will be communicated by the UMHA to all coaches
and conveners prior to playoffs.
The information obtained from the evaluation sessions combined with past performance
information, when available, is used to provide confidential player rankings. The convener shall
average as many evaluation numbers as are available to arrive at a ranking that is as valid and
objective as possible.
If possible, conveners should consider assigning players of like ability (based on skill level in the
previous season) to the same evaluation session so that coaches can evaluate players more
accurately.
Once all players in a division have been ranked, the UMHA will use these numbers to assign
players to teams pursuant to a computer program. For example, if there are six teams in the
division, the highest ranked player will be assigned, by the computer, to team one, the second
highest ranked player will be assigned to team two and so on. Once the six highest ranked
players have been assigned, then the sixth team will get the seventh ranked player, the fifth team
will get the eighth ranked player and the process will continue until all players in the division
have been assigned to a team.
There are some exceptions, as follows:
•
The children of the head coach and one assistant coach only will be assigned, in advance, to
the same team based on the round of team assignment that these children would normally fall
into as a result of their ranking.
•
A coach may not ask to work with another coach unless both are fully certified in accordance
with UMHA and OMHA Regulations prior to the start of the season. See Section 3.2
Certifications for details.
•
Siblings playing in the same division will be assigned to the same team based on the round of
team assignment that they would normally fall into as a result of their ranking.
•
In any division with a combined minor and major division, the UMHA shall ensure that each
team receives the same number of major level players, to the extent possible.
•
Beginning in the Peewee division, players may choose to become full time goalies. In
divisions where there are players who only want to play goal, the convener shall ensure that
these players are equally distributed among the teams. If there are more goalies than teams,
the position must be shared equitably on as many teams as necessary to accommodate all
goalies. A full time goalie position cannot be guaranteed as it is dependent on the number of
players who want to play in net in a division in any given year. The division convener will
allocate goalies on as equitable a basis as possible among teams in the division.
•
For the Mite division, players will be divided into A, B, C and D groups based on the
preseason evaluation process. Then the players will be allocated by the UMHA to teams such
that an equal number of each level of player is on each team.
•
Unionville Jets players shall be equally distributed by the UMHA, among all teams, to the
extent possible, and to the extent that they are known at the time that house league teams are
being created. All Unionville Jets players shall be considered A level players in the Mite,
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Tyke and Novice divisions notwithstanding where they may fall as a result of house league
evaluations. Unionville Jets players shall play on the A line at all times in every house league
game in which they participate even in the case of a player shortage on the B line.
•
Teammate requests must be made on the UMHA Mutual Teammate Request Form, which is
attached in Appendix 9 and posted on the UMHA website at www.umhahockey.org. All
instructions on the form must be followed in order for the request to be considered. A
maximum of two Mutual Teammate Request Forms per player is permitted. The UMHA
may not be able to accommodate all Mutual Teammate Requests received. All such requests
will be considered in the order received.
•
Players may NOT request a certain Head Coach.
•
All four year old players will play in the Mini-Mite division unless the UMHA Board agrees
otherwise.
Once this evaluation and initial team selection process is completed, the resulting teams will play
a series of evaluation games before final team rosters are set by the convener and the UMHA.
The number of evaluation games played in each division will be determined by the UMHA in
consultation with the division convener.
Players and parents must be informed that the teams put together for evaluation play are tentative
assignments and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the UMHA. The aggravation
associated with moving players after the evaluation games can be significant. Teams that can be
properly balanced prior to evaluation play avoid the distraction and confusion caused by trading
players.
The convener can use the Player and Goalie Evaluation system for pre-season and play-off
evaluation sessions.
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Figure 1 Player Evaluation System
Each coach on the ice during evaluations should complete an evaluation sheet for every player he
or she observes during the session. All ratings are used to help create and balance the teams and
therefore the more evaluations that are conducted, the better. Teams are initially created by way
of computer program after all ratings are inputted. Then the convener may have to move some
players manually for specific reasons such as placing head and assistant coaches’ players on the
same team, placing siblings on the same team, and allocating goalies in the Peewee and above
divisions. The Vice President, Hockey Programs, and the Director, House League, will assist all
conveners in the team creation and balancing process.
Note: Please do not discuss player evaluations with other than the Vice President, Hockey
Programs, the Director, House League, assistant conveners, or members of the UMHA
board. These ratings constitute confidential, subjective information that can negatively
impact a player, if widely distributed.
2.3
Final Team Balancing
2.3.1 Timing
Final team balancing involving the movement of players among teams in a division will take
place, if needed, after all evaluation games scheduled by the UMHA have been played.
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Following the evaluation games, and at the sole discretion of the convener and the UMHA,
teams may be rebalanced if needed.
2.3.2 Criteria
The convener will consider such factors as shots on net and the balance of play in the evaluation
games in making the decision of whether or not to rebalance teams.
Conveners and coaches should keep in mind that the final score in evaluation games is not
always reflective of the strength or weakness of a team, and therefore the win/loss record during
the evaluation games should not be the sole, or even the most important factor in determining if
team rebalancing needs to occur.
2.3.3 Goalies
If there are fewer goalies than teams in the Peewee to Juvenile Divisions, goalies from the same
division will be asked to play additional games to ensure that all teams have a goalie for all
regular season and playoff games. If at any time a substitute goalie from the same division
cannot cover an extra game, a goalie from the next lowest division will be asked to cover the
game. The UMHA will make all final decisions regarding goalie assignments and coverage.
Coaches are NOT to arrange for a substitute goalie themselves.
2.3.4 Team Assessment
As part of the balancing process, conveners and the UMHA may ask the head coach of each team
in the division to complete an assessment of his or her team following the evaluation games. The
UMHA Division Balancing Information Sheet used to complete this assessment is attached in
Appendix 10.
2.3.5 Communication
Once any needed team rebalancing has been approved by the UMHA (the Vice President,
Hockey Programs and the Director, House League should be consulted by the convener during
any rebalancing process), the convener will communicate any rebalancing decisions to the
coaches and players involved and work with the coaches and players to ensure that any player
reassignments are done with the least amount of disturbance to the teams as possible. The
UMHA will make all final decisions regarding team assignments of players and coaches.
2.3.6 Removal of Player from Team
A coach may not remove a player from, or ask a player to leave, the team to which the player has
been assigned by the UMHA.
2.4
Mid-Season Player Rating Review
Notwithstanding final team balancing, in the Mini Mite, Mite, Tyke and Novice divisions, the
head coach of each team, together with the division convener, shall, at least once during the
regular season, review the team to determine if any players need to be moved up or down a level,
within the team, in order to more fairly balance the lines.
Players may not be moved among teams during this review. This type of review may be done
more than once during the season if the head coach and/or convener feel it is necessary.
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Some players develop more quickly than others do and they should be moved up a line within
the team to ensure that players of like ability play against each other on each line. The head
coach must make sure that any such player movement is done so as not to upset any of the
players affected.
2.5
Required Team Bench Staff
2.5.1 Minimum Requirements
Every UMHA House League team must have a certified Head Coach, Trainer and Manager at a
minimum. Each team may also have up to two additional bench staff who are either certified
assistant trainers or certified assistant coaches. Please refer to Section 3.2 of this Manual
regarding the certifications required for each of these positions.
2.5.2 Manager
A house league team Manager is responsible for:
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completion of the game sheet prior to each game;
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collecting jerseys to have player names placed on them once the team has been finalized;
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being the timekeeper or recruiting a timekeeper for all games for which the team is
designated as the home team;
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helping with the end of season Banquet;
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assisting the Head Coach with other team matters as needed.
This is a good position for non-skating volunteers.
2.5.3 Trainer
A house league team Trainer is responsible for:
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supporting the Division Conveners as needed;
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helping with bench management during games;
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being present at team practices, whether on the ice or not;
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acting for more than one team during a game if needed.
This is a good position for non-skating volunteers.
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3 The Role of the Coach
The role of the coach is to find ways to teach and motivate the kids and to generate excitement
and enthusiasm for hockey in his/her players. As a coach you will be an instructor, advisor,
supporter, fact finder, motivator, and overall “fountain of knowledge.”
In order to be a successful hockey coach you will need to develop many skills. These include:
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knowing how to communicate effectively with your kids;
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understanding and implementing appropriate teaching methods;
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understanding the capabilities of growing children;
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assisting players to develop new skills;
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promoting the UMHA’s philosophy of safety, fun and skills development rather than winning
and scoring.
You will also need to:
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attend all games and practices, or arrange for a properly certified replacement;
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prepare a practice plan in advance of each practice so that your team’s practices are run
effectively and the ice time available to your team is used efficiently.
3.1
Coaches’ Code of Ethics
We require coaches to sign a document that articulates the UMHA’s policies and objectives and
confirms that each coach understands and is willing to abide by these policies and objectives. A
copy of the Coaches’ Code of Ethics is contained in Appendix 2.
3.2
Certification
3.2.1 Requirements
House League Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and others assisting on the bench must be
properly certified before going on the ice or behind the bench. Certification is vital to ensure that
players are consistently coached to play hockey safely, to enjoy the game, and to develop their
skills as well as a better understanding of the game of hockey. Certification is also important for
the UMHA to meet its insurance requirements. The requirements for certification at each level
are noted below:
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Table 1 Coach and Trainer Certification Requirements
Position
Below Novice
Novice, Minor
Atom and Atom
Minor Peewee and
Above
Head Coach
- CHIP/Intro
Coach
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
- CHIP/Intro
Coach or Coach
Stream
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
- Coach Stream
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
Assistant Coach
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
Trainer
- Trainer’s
Certificate
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
- Trainer’s
Certificate
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
- Trainer’s
Certificate
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
Other Bench
Staff
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
Convener and
Assistant
Conveners
- Trainer’s
Certificate
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
- Trainer’s
Certificate
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
- Trainer’s
Certificate
- PRS or RIS
- PVSS
Please note that the Ontario Minor Hockey Association requires that all volunteers have a
minimum of PRS (or the online equivalent which is called Respect in Sport) and Vulnerable
Sector Screening (PVSS) to be on the bench. Details about all of these requirements are available
at www.umhahockey.org and www.omha.net.
No one may go behind the bench even for one game or as a door-opener without having
PRS or RIS and without having previously submitted to the UMHA a clear PVSS.
Keep in mind that CHIP/Intro Coach and PRS/RIS certifications do not expire. Coach Stream
and Trainer’s Certifications must be renewed every three years. The OMHA universal date for
expiring certifications is August 31st. Recertification must be completed by August 31st in the
third year following the year in which the certification was obtained.
The UMHA requires a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSS) be filed when someone
volunteers for the first time and every four years thereafter. No PVSS submitted may be dated
more than four months prior to submitting to the UMHA. In order to expedite the process of
obtaining a PVSS, the applicant may request a letter from the UMHA which confirms that the
applicant is a volunteer with the UMHA. The letter will allow the YRP to waive the extra fee
should you need to be fingerprinted because your date of birth matches someone in the RCMP
database. To obtain a letter, please send an email to info@umhahockey.org with your full name
and date of birth. Please allow a minimum of one week for processing.
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Clinics for CHIP/Intro Coach, Coach Stream, and PRS are offered throughout the hockey season
by many minor hockey associations including the UMHA. Information about scheduled clinics
may be posted on our website at www.umhahockey.org or on the OMHA website
www.omha.net.
Successful completion of these clinics and obtaining a clear PVSS entitles you to reimbursement
of the fees from the UMHA, upon providing proof of payment and completing a “Request for
Refund” form which can be found at www.umhahockey.org. Details of the reimbursement policy
of the UMHA are available at www.umhahockey.org as well. The UMHA reimbursement policy
applies only to clinics that are mandatory for the applicable age group in which the applicant for
a refund volunteers or for the position of convener or assistant convener. The UMHA will
process all reimbursement requests in January of the current season.
For House League teams, one trainer is required for every two teams and games may not proceed
if a trainer is not present. It is expected that all conveners will also be trainers. Ideally, each team
should have a trainer.
3.3
Fair Shifting
3.3.1 General
Coaches are responsible for shifting all players in a fair manner throughout the entire game. A
method of rotating the players should be established before the game and communicated to the
players and then followed throughout the game, including the last two minutes or the last shift.
Penalties/power plays should not result in weaker players missing a disproportionate share of ice
time.
Fair shifting means equal ice time for all players over the course of a season. It is not within the
spirit of fair shifting for coaches to give the more talented players a disproportionate amount of
ice time over the course of a season with the emphasis on winning.
Players should rotate through all forward and defensive positions as much as possible. Players
who do not wish to play goal shall not be forced to take a turn at this position. Beginning at
Peewee, some players may wish to start playing one position more than others, including goalie.
However, the principals of fair shifting as stated in this Manual still apply. It is not within the
spirit of fair shifting for a coach to put his or her best players on defence all of the time simply to
get those players more ice time. The players themselves must demonstrate a firm desire to play
one position over another.
3.3.2 Mite, Tyke and Novice Divisions
For the Mite Division, during games, the A/B players from two teams will play on one half of the
ice and the C/D players will play on the other half of the ice simultaneously. Two minute shifts
signified by the buzzer are used for both sides.
For the Tyke and Novice divisions, players will be shifted by a two minute buzzer, using the
A/B/C lines such that players of like skill level will play against each other. Depending on the
number of players available on each team during any given game, the coaches should try to have
an equal number of players of relatively equal ability on each line. If sufficient players are not
available for one line, coaches should move the weakest player on one line down, or move the
strongest player from one line up, to achieve balance in the number of players on the ice in each
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shift and to maintain the integrity of the A/B/C lines. When moving a player down to a weaker
line, that player should be encouraged to play defence as it is not in the interests of fair shifting
to have one stronger player dominate for the entire shift. At no time should an A player be
allowed to play on the C line!
In the Mite, Tyke, and Novice divisions, the convener will provide a schedule outlining the line
from which the goalie must be chosen for each game as well as the line which is to start the
game. The lines must be rotated for each game. If a team does not have a goalie from the
specified line available for a game, the head coach must advise the convener as soon as possible
before the game starts so that the convener can make sure that goalies of like ability are in net for
both teams. If this is not possible, then the team not able to follow the goalie line designation on
the division schedule shall put a weaker player in net for the game.
3.3.3 Goalie Rotation
In the Atom and below divisions where there are no full time goalies, it is not fair shifting to
have the same one or two players tend goal in a disproportionate number of evaluation and
regular season games. All players must be given the opportunity to take a turn in net and should
be encouraged to do so. If a team does not have enough players interested in taking a turn in net,
the head coach should discuss the situation with the convener.
If the convener notices that the same player(s) are playing in net regularly, the convener will
speak to the head coach and remind him or her of the principles of fair shifting as set out in this
Manual. If unfair goalie rotation continues, then the convener will advise the UMHA so that
additional steps can be taken if necessary.
3.3.4 Pulling the Goalie
In the last two minutes of a game in Tyke and Novice, the coach may choose to pull his or her
team’s goalie. If the A line is on the ice for the last two minutes of the game, then the highest
ranked B player will become the 6th skater when the goalie leaves the ice. If the B line is on the
ice for the last two minutes of the game, then the highest ranked C player will become the 6th
skater when the goalie leaves the ice. If the C line is on the ice for the last two minutes of the
game, then the lowest ranked B player will become the 6th skater when the goalie leaves the ice.
If the head coach allows a player other than as specified above to play as the 6th skater and the
team with 6 skaters wins or ties the game, a loss may be awarded to that head coach’s team at the
discretion of the UMHA.
3.3.5 Fair Shifting Lineups
The following table must be followed in all games in order to comply with the UMHA’s fair
shifting rules and regulations:
Table 2 Fair Shifting Lineups
Number of Skaters
(excluding goalie)
Forwards
Defensemen
15
3 Lines
3 Pairs
14
3 Lines
5 Rotating
13
3 Lines
2 Pairs
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Number of Skaters
(excluding goalie)
Forwards
Defensemen
12
3 Lines (2 rotating centers)
2 Pairs
11
2 Lines
5 Rotating
OR 2 Lines (3 rotating centers)
2 Pairs
10
2 Lines
2 Pairs
9
2 Lines
3 Rotating
8
5 Rotating
3 Rotating
7
4 Rotating
3 Rotating
6
Game is forfeited
Double or consecutive shifts are NOT permitted unless a team has so few players that it is
unavoidable due to the rotation system in Table 2 above.
A table to track fair shifting is attached in Appendix 3. It has been set up for 2-minute shifts but
may be modified for use in all game situations by both conveners and coaches.
If a team forfeits a game, the non-forfeiting team shall be awarded a 1 – 0 win. No player will be
credited with the goal, nor will the goalie on the winning team be credited with a shutout for the
purposes of individual statistics.
3.3.6 Remedy for Unfair Shifting
If a coach does not adhere to the fair shifting guidelines of the UMHA, the convener can request
the referee to give that coach a warning during the course of the game. After one warning, if the
coach continues to ignore the fair shifting rules of the UMHA, then the convener may ask the
referee to remove the coach from the game. Such removal shall be reported by the convener to
the Board of Directors, which shall determine if any further action should be taken.
Fair shifting is about playing games in the spirit of fun, fairness and integrity, and ensuring that
all players have the same opportunity to participate in all aspects of the game, regardless of their
ability.
3.4
Parent Communications
There are two parent audiences that you may need to address.
Parents of Younger Players: These parents may be new to hockey and the UMHA. They will
require more detailed information about how the UMHA operates and their responsibilities as
parents as well as the roles of the coaching staff, conveners, referees and officials.
Parents of older players: These parents may be familiar with the hockey routine after several
years of involvement but as their children mature and become more independent will need to
understand their responsibilities to ensure that the game is played in a safe and fair-minded
manner.
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The website is an excellent resource for both groups. If you cannot answer questions or are in
need of further information, please send an email to info@umhahockey.org.
Please refer to Section 1.3 of this Manual regarding confidentiality when communicating with
parents.
3.5
Drink and Snack Schedule
Particularly at the younger ages, players look forward to a “refreshing” drink and healthy snack
after their game. Many teams prefer to assign specific weeks to each family. Please ensure that
any snacks provided are nut and peanut free.
All players should be encouraged to bring their own clearly labelled water bottle with them to
both games and practices. Lack of proper hydration can negatively impact a player’s
performance.
3.6
Parent Code of Conduct
The UMHA has a responsibility to maintain discipline and order. We appreciate the efforts
parents make to expose their children to the sport of hockey.
Occasionally parents and coaches may forget that their actions are on display as much as their
child’s.
The following reminders can be used as required. This list can be posted in the dressing room or
sent to parents to provide subtle reminders.
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Applaud good plays. Don't dwell on bad plays.
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Kids imitate their parents. If you behave badly, your child may follow your lead.
•
The stands are not a place to shout personal instructions. Your child likely cannot hear you
and you may be contravening instructions provided by his or her coach!!
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There is more to life than hockey. Encourage your child to participate in other activities.
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Respect the coach's decision and abilities. Do not force your child to decide whether to listen
to you or the coach.
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Stress fair and sensible play. Nobody needs to get hurt because someone is not playing by the
rules.
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Stress the long-term importance of practice over the short-term excitement of games.
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Keep things in perspective. The odds of your child making it to the NHL are pretty slim and
even if they do make it, good character will serve them well.
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Stress the importance of the team. Every player has something valuable to contribute to the
team.
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Never lose sight of the fact that you are a role model.
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Winning probably means more to you than it does to your child!
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Don't yell if your child makes a mistake. Point out what they did well. Positive reinforcement
goes a long way.
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Take time to learn the rules of the game. That way, if you insist on discussing an aspect of
the game with a representative of the UMHA, at least you will know what you are talking
about.
•
Remember that coaches, conveners, administrators, and board members are volunteers. A
"thank you" every once in a while is often reward enough.
•
If you are have a serious issue to discuss with your child’s coach, or the convener, wait 24
hours and then send an email message or make a phone call. A cool head and some
perspective will allow you to provide a more compelling description of the issue.
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Do not address the referee directly. Only the conveners may talk to the referee with regard to
the game. If you have a complaint, wait 24 hours. If it is still an issue, contact your convener.
3.7
Dressing Room Etiquette
At the Peewee and above divisions, the OMHA requires that a separate dressing room be
available for girls to use. This mandate if for the comfort of both boys and girls as neither may
wish to change in front of the other. Parents must also respect the privacy of players and may not
enter the dressing room being used by players of the opposite sex until after all such players have
finished changing into or out of their equipment.
3.8
Non-UMHA Team Events
Hockey Canada insurance covers players participating in UMHA games and practices. Teams
wishing to participate in other non-UMHA events, such as on-ice team parties, holiday skates, or
additional practices at the Ricoh Center etc. must first contact the UMHA to determine if Hockey
Canada insurance will cover the event. If there is no Hockey Canada insurance coverage for the
event, all players and parents must be advised of this and given an opportunity to decide if they
want to participate in the event or not.
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4 Player Information
4.1
Full Equipment for Players
Players must wear full hockey equipment at all times while on the ice. This includes a neck
guard and a mouth guard. Refer to the trainer’s manual for detailed information on fitting and
wearing hockey equipment.
4.2
Mandatory Mouth Guards
Players in all UMHA divisions, including Mite, must wear an ‘in-mouth’ mouth guard when on
the ice. Mouth guards help prevent concussions and are mandated by the OMHA. Referees will
check for mouth guards before each game starts and any player without one will not be allowed
on the ice.
Off the shelf mouth guards are available at sporting goods retailers. Many dentists also provide
custom fitted products for a nominal cost.
Dr. Kevin Brown runs an annual mouth guard clinic, usually for about four weeks in
July/August. Phone: 905-415-7700 for further information.
Generally mouth guards maintain proper fit and protection for one season. They should be
cleaned after every use and checked regularly for fit.
4.3
Goalie Equipment
The UMHA provides every team with goalie equipment at the start of the season. Goalie
equipment can be picked up at the UMHA Equipment Room in Crosby Arena on the dates and at
the times communicated to coaches by the UMHA Equipment Manager. Coaches must also
return all goalie equipment borrowed from the UMHA at the end of the season on the dates and
at the times communicated to coaches by the UMHA.
It is the responsibility of coaches to ensure that this equipment is kept in good repair throughout
the season. Should the goalie equipment need repair or replacement, coaches should contact the
UMHA Equipment Manager immediately.
Goaltenders shall wear both a neck protector and a flap protector for throat and neck protection.
Goaltenders in the Mite division are not required to wear full goalie equipment, but must use a
goal stick.
If goalie equipment borrowed from the UMHA breaks or needs repair, DO NOT attempt
repairs yourself. Send an email to the UMHA Equipment Manager at
info@umhahockey.org with your division, team name and details of the problem. The
UMHA Equipment Manager will look after all needed repairs.
4.4
Helmets for All
Anyone who is on the ice at any time is required to wear a CSA-approved helmet and must have
the chin strap fastened at all times. This includes parents, coaches and players and anyone else
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who is assisting with the practice. This is a requirement of the OMHA and failure to abide with
this requirement can result in a suspension by the OMHA.
All players must also have a CSA-approved full cage or visor attached correctly to their helmet.
Note: Helmet manufactures recommend that adhesive labels not be applied to hockey
helmets. Please avoid affixing any sort of label to a player’s helmet. While the UMHA uses
temporary helmet labels for identifying players during evaluations, these labels must be
removed by parents immediately following the completion of the evaluations.
4.5
Safety for All
In order to ensure safety for all, please make sure that no one on the ice is wearing jewellery or
chewing gum. If someone needs to wear a medical bracelet, it should be covered with a
sweatband to reduce the possibility of injury. As well, long hair should be tied back, before
putting on a helmet.
4.6
Sweaters
4.6.1 Distribution
Conveners should consider not handing out jerseys at all until teams are balanced, if at all
possible. In the Mite division, as all teams are sponsored by Tim Horton’s, conveners should
consider assigning team colours by a random draw rather than by coach or parent requests to
maintain fairness.
Jerseys must be handed out based on size, not based on a player’s favourite number. If this
is not done, then some players may not have a proper sized jersey. Additional jerseys are
not available to accommodate allocation based on number rather than size.
If games are being played before sweaters are distributed, pinnies can be used if available.
Otherwise, conveners should instruct players on the home team to wear white jerseys and players
on the visiting team to wear dark jerseys.
4.6.2 Names on Sweaters
It is optional to have a player’s name on his or her sweater. Under no circumstances should the
names be put on before the final team balancing is completed and communicated. The cost is not
covered by the UMHA and should be collected from the parents directly.
Ruff –N-Redi Sportswear can provide this service. Please contact David Day at 905-947-1195.
If sweaters are sent out to have names added, it then becomes that team’s responsibility to have
the sweaters returned in time for the next game, or to provide a suitable alternative for their
players, so as not to conflict with their opponent. This is not the convener’s responsibility!
It is the policy of the UMHA that only the last names are allowed on the backs of jerseys.
4.6.3 Extra Sweaters and Socks
All sweaters and socks not allocated to a player on a team should be returned to the UMHA.
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Medical Forms
Coaches are asked to have every player on his or her team complete an Emergency Medical
Information Sheet as soon as possible after the start of the season so that the UMHA has
pertinent information which might be needed in case of an injury to a player. The Medical
Information Sheet is contained in Appendix 4 and is available on the UMHA website.
If a player or parent refuses to provide a completed Medical Information Sheet, please document
the refusal and advise the convener.
A player will not be given his or her team jersey until he or she has submitted to the
UMHA a completed Medical Information Sheet.
These sheets are to be submitted to the division convener unless otherwise advised by the
convener and are to be kept readily accessible during every game should an injury occur.
The Medical Information Sheets are to be kept strictly confidential by coaches, conveners and
the UMHA throughout the season. All Medical Information Sheets are to be returned to the
UMHA office by the convener immediately following the end of the season so that the UMHA
can shred them or the convener can confirm to the UMHA in writing that the convener has
shredded all Medical Information Sheets obtained for that convener’s division.
4.8
Practices
Only players registered with the UMHA and assigned to the team(s) scheduled to practice
may be on the ice during the practice. Siblings, players from another division or friends of
players are not permitted to participate in the practice.
4.8.1 Pucks and Cones
The UMHA will provide a supply of pucks to all head coaches at the start of the season for use
during practices. Coaches need to collect these pucks at the end of each practice as the UMHA
will not provide replacement pucks if some are lost. At the end of the season, coaches are asked
to return all pucks to the UMHA for use in subsequent seasons.
Cones will be available for use at all practices. At Angus Glen, they are kept in the storage room
at the south end of the west pad on the lower level. You will have to ask arena staff to open this
room as it is kept locked. At Crosby, please check with arena staff as to the location of this
equipment. Coaches must ensure that cones are collected at the end of their practice and returned
to the proper location after their practice.
4.8.2 Mini Mite and Mite
The Mini Mite and Mite divisions’ practice schedule adopted by the UMHA is based on the
Initiation Program established by Hockey Canada in the mid-1990s and adopted by the Ontario
Minor Hockey Association in 2002. Mini Mite and Mite conveners and coaches will be given
detailed information about the Initiation Program, including Lesson Plans to be used in practices,
prior to the start of the season. All Mini Mite and Mite practice sessions will be run by paid
instructors familiar with the Initiation Program, together with a rotation of Mini Mite and Mite
coaches as scheduled by the Mini Mite and Mite conveners. For more information on the
Initiation Program, please go to the UMHA website at www.umhahockey.org In addition to the
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information provided, there are links to more information on the Initiation Program on the
OMHA website at www.omha.net.
4.8.3 Tyke and Novice
Tyke and Novice players have regular team practices and skills practices according to their
division schedule. Professional skating and hockey instructors will provide the skills training and
coaches are expected to assist on the ice at these sessions which scheduled by the division
convener.
4.8.4 Atom and Peewee
House League teams at the Atom and Peewee are each assigned one hour of practice ice per
week. The importance of player attendance should be stressed and the practices should consist of
a variety of pre-planned drills that improve the players’ skills in a manner that is fun and
constructive.
4.8.5 Bantam
Each team will be assigned one practice session per week. The importance of player attendance
should be stressed. Traditionally, we have had trouble motivating kids in this age group to attend
practices. If the practices are not well attended, coaches may decide to share on-ice
responsibilities and open the weekly practice to all interested players.
4.8.6 Midget and Juvenile
There are no team practices scheduled for these divisions, but there may be a weekly open
practice for interested players if there is ice available. Games are 90 minutes in duration.
4.8.7 Extra Skill Development Sessions
There will be extra power skating sessions and goalies skills clinics offered by the UMHA to
various divisions throughout the season. Information regarding these sessions will be provided
once the sessions are scheduled.
4.8.8 Evaluate Your Practice
Coaches are encouraged to review the questions contained in Appendix 5 to evaluate their
practices from time to time to insure that players are given the most opportunity for skills
development in as fun an environment as possible.
4.8.9 Attendance at Games and Practices
Players are expected to attend all games and practices scheduled for their team, unless sick or
injured or if there is a conflict with a school-related activity. If a player cannot attend a game or
practice, he or she must provide the head coach with as much notice as possible. If the head
coach notices that a player is absent from games and/or practices on a regular basis, the head
coach should contact the parents to determine the reason for the absences. The head coach should
then discuss the situation with the convener to determine what, if anything should be done.
If a Unionville Jets player regularly misses house league games and practices, that player’s house
league head coach must notify the convener who will notify the UMHA. Unionville Jets players
MUST attend their house league games and practices in order to be permitted to participate in
Jets games and practices.
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4.8.10 Full Ice Power Skating
Power skating is a critical part of any practice. For the power skating component of each
practice run by UMHA coaches, the teams practicing together shall participate in power skating
together and the full ice surface shall be used. Coaches for the teams practicing shall work
together to lead this component of the practice. Afterward completing the power skating
component, teams may choose to continue to practice drills together or break off into teams and
use only part of the ice surface.
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5 Regular Season Games and Playoffs
5.1
Season Schedule
A Calendar of Events for the season will be provided by the UMHA and posted on the UMHA
website at www.umhahockey.org. The Calendar may need to be updated periodically throughout
the season. Please monitor the UMHA website for changes to the Calendar. This information
should be communicated by coaches to all players and parents on their team as soon as it is
received.
The UMHA will provide each division convener with a standard form season schedule to be used
based on the number of teams in the division. The schedule will have practices, games, notes and
additional information shown on it.
In all cases, the second team listed on the schedule (Team 1 v. Team 2) is designated as the home
team.
The game and practice start time noted on the schedule will be the time at which the players may
take to the ice, not the flood time.
Figure 2 Standard Form Season Schedule
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Rules of the Game
Please observe the following rules:
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Referees are the ultimate authority during a game, and their decisions are final!
•
The OMHA Rule Book is available from the UMHA and sets out the detailed rules and
regulations governing minor hockey. Please contact the UMHA if you need a copy.
•
Off sides and icings are called at all divisions from Novice to Juvenile.
•
In the Tyke Division, as the players are learning the concepts of offside and icing, the
following schedule will be followed:
October and November
– No icings or offsides will be called;
– If the goalie freezes the puck, it gets tossed into the corner by the referee;
– If a goal is scored, there is a faceoff at centre ice.
December
– Coaches and Skills Instructors will introduce the concepts of icing and offside to
players;
– No icings or offsides will be called by referees in games, but referees will be
encouraged to “coach” players who are offside to come out of the zone and to explain
the icing rule whenever these situations arise;
– If the goalie freezes the puck, it gets tossed into the corner by the referee;
– If a goal is scored, there is a faceoff at centre ice.
January to end of season
– Icings and offsides will be called by referees in games, but referees will be
encouraged to explain to players all offside and icing calls made;
– Pucks will no longer be tossed into the corner by the referee if the goalie freezes the
puck;
– Faceoffs after goals or saves will take place at the appropriate face off location;
•
Game sheets must be used to record the outcome of all games, unless specifically indicated
by the convener.
•
Fair Shifting is a critical aspect of house league hockey. Detailed guidelines and templates
are provided in this Manual for use by coaches to ensure they shift players in a manner that is
fair and consistent. Conveners should read these guidelines carefully and be prepared to
answer questions from coaches and referees. Cases of repeated abuse of the fair shifting
guidelines will be brought to the attention of the UMHA Board if warnings to coaches do not
resolve the issue.
•
Time clock instructions are available in the timekeeper’s booth. The most effective way to
learn how to use the clock is to work with an experienced timekeeper until you are
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comfortable running the clock. Ideally, two people should be in the Timekeeper’s booth for
every game. One person can run the clock, while the other person can concentrate on
completing the game sheet correctly.
Note: The objective for house league players is to have fun. The “mercy rule” requires
that the scoreboard show no more than a 5-goal differential in the Tyke through to Bantam
divisions. The timekeeper will record all goals on the official game sheet, and these will be
included in the final official score. In accordance with the principles of the Initiation
Program being followed in the Mite division, no score will be kept or shown on the
scoreboard during any games that may be played in the Mite division.
•
The exact score and a record of goals and assists must be recorded on the Game Sheet. It
must be signed by the coaches, scorekeeper, and referee(s).
•
Blue pucks are used in the Mite division.
•
If there is a jersey colour conflict in a game, the team designated as the visitor team by the
division schedule will wear pinnies. If pinnies are not available, then the home team will
wear white jerseys and the visitor team will wear dark jerseys. If this is not possible, the
convener will determine how to best proceed with the game to minimize the jersey colour
conflict as much as possible.
5.2.1 Three-Goal Rule
Players in all UMHA divisions from Tyke to Bantam are limited to scoring three goals in a game
unless his or her team is not more than one goal ahead of the other team. Once a player has
scored three goals and while his or her team is two or more goals ahead of the other team, any
goals scored by the player are not counted and may not be “banked.”
To determine if the three-goal rule applies, answer the following questions each time a goal is
scored:
1. Has one team scored 3 or more goals? If yes, the three-goal rule might apply. Go to the next
question. If no, the three-goal rule does not apply.
2. Is the team which has scored 3 or more goals winning? If yes, the three-goal rule might
apply. Go to the next question. If no, the three-goal rule does not apply.
3. Is the team which has scored 3 or more goals and which is winning ahead in the score by 2 or
more goals? If yes, the three-goal rule might apply. Go to the next question. If no, the threegoal rule does not apply.
4. Has a player on the team which is ahead by 2 or more goals already scored 3 or more goals
him or herself? If yes, that player cannot score again at this time as the three-goal rule
applies. If no, the three-goal rule does not apply and this player can continue to score at this
time.
The three-goal rule does NOT apply to any player on a team which is behind in the score, no
matter how many goals that player has scored in the game. The three-goal rule does NOT apply
when the score is tied. The three-goal rule does NOT apply when one team is only one goal
ahead. The three-goal rule does NOT apply if a player has not yet scored his or her third goal in
the game.
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If a player scores when he or she is subject to the three-goal rule, the goal will not count nor will
the goal be recorded on the game sheet. There will be a face-off in the face-off circle to the right
of the net in which the goal was scored and the game will continue.
5.2.2 Goaltender
In Peewee and above, if a team does not have a goaltender available just prior to game time, the
head coach may, with the convener’s consent and approval of the goaltender that the head coach
wishes to ask, recruit a goaltender from another team in the same or lower division. A goalie
from a higher division may not be recruited. If the head coach does not obtain the consent and
approval of the convener in advance, then, at the discretion of the UMHA, a win may be awarded
to the other team.
5.2.3 Penalties
1. Penalty times are 2 minutes, 5 minutes and 10 minutes;
2. A penalized player shall serve the full period of his or her penalty, except in the case of a 2
minute penalty which shall be cancelled by a goal scored against the penalized team;
3. In the Tyke and Novice divisions, where a buzzer signifies line changes, the player receiving
a penalty will serve the full penalty time, except in the case of a 2 minute penalty where
either a goal is scored against the penalized team during the shift in which the penalty was
called or a line change occurs while the player is serving the penalty. Any player who
receives a 2 minute penalty will remain in the penalty box until the earlier of (a) the scoring
of a goal by the opposing team, (b) the expiration of the 2 minute penalty or (3) the sounding
of the buzzer signifying the end of the shift in which the player received the penalty. This
may result in the penalized player actually serving less that the full 2 minutes of the penalty.
For the shift immediately following the shift in which the penalty was incurred, the penalized
team returns to full strength.
4. In the Tyke to Juvenile divisions, any player accumulating a total of three minor penalties in
one game shall be suspended for the remainder of the game. For the purposes of this section
only, any double minor penalty shall be considered one minor penalty.
5. Fighting during any game will result in immediate expulsion from the game. In addition, the
UMHA may impose such further and other consequences as it deems appropriate.
5.2.4 Protests
Protests are not allowed. Please put your comments and concerns in writing and address them to
Unionville Minor Hockey Association Board of Directors.
5.2.5 Switching Ends
The convener, in conjunction with the UMHA Vice President, Hockey Programs and the
Director, House League, shall decide at the start of the season if teams will switch ends after
each period.
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Game Start Times
5.3.1 Mini Mite and Mite
The Mini Mite and Mite divisions have unique schedules which will be provided to all Mini Mite
and Mite coaches, parents and players by the Mini Mite and Mite conveners prior to the start of
the season. Please do not assume that Mini Mite and Mite practice and game sessions run on the
50 minute hour. Please consult the schedule provided by the Mini Mite and Mite conveners.
5.3.2 Tyke through Juvenile
Games scheduled for Angus Glen West start at the top of the hour and must be completed by 50
minutes past the hour.
Games scheduled for Angus Glen East start at 10 minutes past the hour and must be completed
by the top of the next hour.
Games scheduled for Crosby Arena on Sundays start at 10 minutes past the top of the hour and
must be completed by the top of the following hour.
The 50-minute game time allows for a flood between games. One flood may be skipped at the
discretion of the convener and arena staff, provided that the ice is in reasonable condition and it
will not adversely affect the ability of players to play the game. This must be communicated to
the coaches of both two teams and both teams must be on the ice and start the game promptly, so
to not fall farther behind.
Under no circumstances shall two floods in a row be skipped.
5.4
Playing Time
Games must be completed within the one hour scheduled time. This includes any time it takes to
resurface the ice. If a delay occurs, the game will be curfewed so that the delay does not impact
subsequent games.
If you know that a delay will cause a curfew, it is recommended that you shorten the length of
the third period to ensure the game ends on time. The referee should be advised that you have
made this change. If you do not shorten the game, the referee has the responsibility of blowing
his whistle and ending the game once the allocated ice time is over.
In the case of injuries, please be aware if you stop the clock, you run the risk of creating a curfew
situation.
5.4.1 Mite
Mite teams may play games pursuant to the Initiation Program. The Mite convener will provide
specific details regarding game and practice formats prior to the start of the season.
5.4.2 Tyke and Novice
Tyke and Novice teams are on a 2-minute running time buzzer. They play one 44-minute game.
Shift changes occur only when the buzzer sounds.
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5.4.3 Atom and Peewee
Atom and Peewee teams play 3 x 10 minute, stop-time periods. The timekeeper will stop the
clock every time the referee whistles down the play and restart the clock when play resumes. The
buzzer will also sound at the end of each period. Players are shifted on the fly while the clock is
running and at all whistles, at the discretion of the coach.
5.4.4 Bantam
Bantam teams play 3 periods of 10, 15 and 15 minutes respectively within the 75 minutes of ice
time allocated to each such game. All periods are stop time. If the convener determines that there
is unused ice on a regular basis, the convener may decide to move the first period to 15 minutes
or extend the third period as well. The convener should contact the Vice President, Hockey
Programs or the Director, House League, before making this change. Players are shifted on the
fly while the clock is running and at all whistles, at the discretion of the coach.
5.4.5 Midget and Juvenile
Midget and Juvenile teams play 3 periods of 15 minutes each within the 90 minutes of ice time
allocated to each such game. Players are shifted on the fly while the clock is running and at all
whistles, at the discretion of the coach.
5.4.6 Curfews and Stopping the Clock
The convener has the discretion to let the clock run in a stop time game if there does not appear
to be sufficient time available to complete the game using stop time, or the convener may choose
to curfew the game. The convener also has the discretion to stop the clock in a running time
game if a significant delay in playing the game occurs.
5.4.7 Goaltender Safety
If a goaltender is hit in the mask with a puck, the referee has the discretion to blow the whistle to
stop the game in order to check on the well-being of the goaltender. Play will resume once the
referee is satisfied that the goaltender can continue or when a replacement goaltender takes over.
5.5
Shaking Hands
Players line up and greet the opposing team BEFORE the games begin. After the game is over
teams exit the ice separately.
5.6
Timekeeper and Scorekeeper
The home team is required to supply a timekeeper and a scorekeeper for each game, unless
otherwise advised by the convener. The timekeeper and the scorekeeper should be at least 16
years old. It is preferable to have two people in the timekeeper’s booth for each game. However,
an experienced person may wish to do both jobs. Children are not permitted in the timekeeper’s
booth unless supervised by an adult.
To reduce the need to “train” a new scorekeeper and a timekeeper for each home game, it is
advisable to have a few parents agree to take on these jobs for the season.
Timekeepers and scorekeepers should be at the timekeeper’s booth at least 10 minutes before the
start of the game to get the clock set up and ensure that the game sheet is ready.
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The UMHA uses the Three-goal Rule in all games from Tyke to Bantam. Please see Section
5.2.1 of this Manual for information on how this rule applies to goal scoring. If you have any
questions about this Rule, please contact the Director, House League.
5.6.1 Running the Clock
There should be a set of instructions in the timekeeper’s booth beside each time clock. If you are
a first-time timekeeper, play around with the clock while the ice is being cleaned. If you have
any questions, these should be addressed by the convener or the referee before the game begins!
5.6.1.1 Starting a New Game
1. Press the NEW GAME button.
2. Press the ENTER button.
3. Press the CLEAR button.
4. The scoreboard will now be cleared and ready for the next game.
5. The window will show the game starting in period 1, with a flashing cursor under the 1. To
accept this, press ENTER. If for some reason you are starting a game in another period, enter
the number of that period and press ENTER.
6. The window will now show the length of the period with the cursor flashing below the
number of minutes the clock is presently programmed for. If this is correct, press ENTER. If
not, enter the correct number of minutes on the keypad and press ENTER.
7. To check if the clock is programmed for sounding the buzzer every 3 minutes, press the
AUTO HORN button. The window will show the number of seconds that will elapse
between buzzers. The cursor will flash below this number. (i.e., for a 3 minute buzzer the
window should show 180 seconds). If the number of seconds is correct, press ENTER. If not,
change the number of seconds as required and press ENTER. If you do not want the buzzer
to sound, set the number of seconds to 0 and press ENTER. (The buzzer will still sound at the
end of each period).
8. The clock is now ready to start the game. The window should show the period number and
the length of the period on the top line and ‘P-Run’ on the bottom line.
9. When the referee drops the puck, press the TIMER RUN button and the scoreboard will
begin to count down the time.
10. If it becomes necessary to stop the clock temporarily, press the TIMER HOLD button.
Restart by pressing TIMER RUN.
5.6.1.2 Entering Goals
1. Simply press the SCORE button for either the HOME or VISITING team. This should
increase the score by one goal. If not, press the SCORE button and use the Keypad to select
the number of goals to be shown on the scoreboard. Press ENTER.
2. If you make a mistake and want to reduce the number of goals shown on the scoreboard,
press the RECALL button, and then press the SCORE button for team you want to correct.
The cursor will flash under the number of goals shown on the scoreboard. Override this
number by selecting the number of goals you want to appear on the board using the Keypad.
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5.6.1.3 Changing Periods
1. The clock will automatically advance to the next period, using the same settings. Press
ENTER several times to advance through the settings until the window shows the next
period, the period length, and ‘P-Run’.
2. Start the period by pressing TIMER RUN.
5.6.1.4 Showing Penalties
1. Each penalty is set up individually.
2. Press the HOME or VISITOR penalty button for the team receiving the penalty and press
ENTER.
3. The clock may ask for a player number. Ignore this and press ENTER to advance to the
penalty minutes option.
4. The penalty minutes will appear in the window. The default is 2 minutes. Press ENTER to
accept this or change the number of minutes using the Keypad. Press ENTER.
5. The penalty time will now show on the scoreboard.
6. Enter any other penalties that were assessed the same way.
7. During this time, the clock will NOT be running. When you press TIMER RUN after
entering the required penalties, the time for each penalty will count down as well.
8. If there are offsetting minor penalties assessed, DO NOT enter these penalties on the clock.
As the teams will be playing with 5 skaters each, the penalized players may only leave the
penalty box at the first whistle after serving their two minute penalty. Make a note of the time
that the offsetting minor penalties were assessed so you can advise the players when they can
leave the penalty box.
5.6.1.5 Cancelling a Penalty
1. Press RECALL and the press the PENALTY BUTTON for the appropriate team.
2. If there is only one penalty on the clock, just press CLEAR. Then press ENTER. (Note: the
penalty remains on the scoreboard until the ENTER button is pressed.)
3. If there are multiple penalties, you can use the ‘+’ and ‘—’ buttons on the Keypad to scroll
through the penalties. Press CLEAR when you have selected the right penalty and then
ENTER to have it removed from the scoreboard.
5.7
Game Sheets
Except in the Mite division where game sheets are not required, the convener will provide a
game sheet for every game. The roster for each team must be completed by a coach for that team.
All coaches and bench helpers must sign the game sheet prior to the start of the game. The
timekeeper must also fill in his or her name and phone number where indicated on the game
sheet.
During the game, the scorekeeper must record all goals, assists and penalties where indicated.
After the game, the referees will sign the game sheet. Copies of the game sheet are then to be
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distributed to the home and visitors teams and the remaining two copies are to be returned to the
convener.
See Appendix 6 for an example of a completed game sheet.
5.8
Reporting Game Results
Except in the Mite division where no scores are kept, conveners are encouraged to provide game
results to the Markham Economist & Sun which frequently publishes these results on the York
Region website at www.yorkregion.com. Please use the format for reporting the games as shown
in the example below. This allows the newspaper to ‘cut and paste’ the information, increasing
the likelihood the results will be published.
It is best to get the results in by Sunday night so that the results can be forwarded to the website
during the following week.
The sports editor is Mike Hayakawa and his email address is mhayakawa@yrng.com.
Figure 3 Sending Game Results to the Economist & Sun - Sample
5.9
Division Results
Except in the Mini Mite and Mite divisions, team game results and standings will be posted by
the UMHA on the OMHA website at www.omha.net\standings for the conveners’ assistance.
Two points are awarded for a win and one point is awarded to each team for a tie. No points are
awarded for a loss. This information will be used to determine the Division Champion and
playoff seeding.
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5.10 Division Champion, Playoff and Wildcard Seeding
1. The team that finishes with the most points at the end of the regular season shall be
considered the Division Champion. As no scores are kept in any games played in the Mite
division, there is no Mite Division Champion.
2. If two or more teams are tied in points at the end of the regular season, the tie shall be broken
and the playoff seeding of those teams shall be determined by proceeding through the
following steps until the tie is broken:
a) Head to head play during the regular season;
b) Team with most wins;
c) Team with fewest goals against;
d) Team with the lowest percentage calculated by Goals Against divided by the sum of
Goals Against and Goals For [GA ÷ (GA + GF)];
e) Coin Toss.
3. For those divisions in which a wildcard team must be determined, the following criteria will
be used:
a) Team with the most points in the regular season;
b) Team with the most wins;
c) Team with the fewest goals against;
d) Team with the lowest percentage calculated by Goals Against divided by the sum of
Goals Against and Goals For [GA ÷ (GA + GF)];
f) Coin Toss.
4. Championship Game Seeding/Tie Breaker Rules: If two or more teams are tied for points
after all playoff round robin games are played, the tie shall be broken and teams will be
seeded for Championship games in accordance with the following steps until the tie is
broken:
a) Head to head play during the playoff games;
b) Team with most wins;
c) Team with fewest goals against;
d) Team with the lowest percentage calculated by Goals Against divided by the sum of
Goals Against and Goals For [GA ÷ (GA + GF)];
e) Coin Toss.
5.11 Player Statistics
The convener should also keep track of goals and assists by players, except in the Mite division.
This information is particularly useful for balancing the teams for the next season. A format such
as that shown below may be used.
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Figure 4 Game and Player Statistics Spreadsheet
5.12 End of Season and Play-off Player Evaluations
At the end of the season, coaches are asked to provide their convener with player evaluations for
their team, using the same rating system used during the evaluation sessions at the start of the
season. The UMHA may also ask coaches to evaluate players on their own or other teams during
playoffs in the spring. Details of this process will be communicated by the UMHA to all coaches
and conveners prior to playoffs. These rating will be used to assist in player ratings and the team
selection process for the following season.
5.13 Incident Management and Dispute Settlement Guidelines
Game sheets provide areas to document goals, assists, penalties and other critical game
information. Additionally there is space on the back to record circumstances where injuries or
other serious problems occurred. Properly filling out the game sheet will provide you and the
UMHA with proper documentation of how the game unfolded.
Occasionally special circumstances may arise where the game sheet is not sufficient or is
inappropriate to document an incident. These situations require additional steps to ensure they
are handled quickly and fairly.
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Note: If you witness physical or sexual abuse of a player you are required by law to
contact the Children’s Aid Society and/or the Police.
Some examples of ‘special circumstances’ that may not require Children’s Aid Society or Police
involvement include:
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Inappropriate behaviour by a player, parent, coach or official that does not involve a child;
•
Injuries that are accidental in nature;
•
Complaints that are repeated or escalating but that are not abusive in nature.
As a coach or a convener, if you have witnessed or are informed of an incident, you must
complete the following documentation.
•
A UMHA Incident Report for documenting non-medical incidents is contained in Appendix
7. If you need help in completing this form or have any questions, please contact the
Director, House League or Vice President, Hockey Programs, immediately. This form must
be completed as soon as possible. The 24-hour rule does not apply to these situations.
•
A Hockey Canada Injury Report for use in the case of medical injuries is contained in
Appendix 8. If you need help in completing this form or have any questions, please contact
the Director, House League, or the Vice President, Hockey Programs, immediately. This
Report must be completed by the convener to the extent possible and then provided to the
parent(s) of the injured player. The convener should keep a copy of the Report and
immediately provide it to the UMHA. The convener should also advise the parent(s) that it is
their responsibility to submit the Report in accordance with the instructions on the Report in
order to access additional insurance coverage.
Coaches should advise the convener immediately if an incident occurs necessitating the
completion of an Incident or Injury Report.
As well, the UMHA should be advised of the nature of the incident and what follow up
information is forthcoming. Please contact the UMHA at 905-477-9707 and leave a voice mail
message or send an email to info@umhahockey.org indicating that you have completed an
Incident or Injury Report. If the matter is urgent, the convener needs to contact a board member
by phone.
The sooner you complete the required forms, the better for all involved. Documenting
information while it is fresh and clear in your mind will result in the most effective resolution.
Ask others who were involved in the incident or who witnessed the incident to independently
record the ‘who, what, when, where and why’ information as well. Use a separate form and
ensure each witness provides complete contact information.
The UMHA Board is responsible for acting on the information presented to them in a manner
that is fair and impartial, while preserving the spirit and integrity of its membership. The nature
of the concern will dictate the method of, and the time frame for, resolving it. In the event that a
quick resolution of the matter is necessary to ensure safe operation of its hockey program, the
Executive will convene a special meeting to deal with the concern before the next scheduled
game, if possible.
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Racism or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated!
5.14 Suspensions
5.14.1 Player Suspensions
If a player is suspended while playing in a Jets game, that player must serve the suspension with
his or her Jets team. The player is still eligible to practice with his or her Jets team, as well as
practice with his or her house league team and play games with his or her house league team
while the suspension is being served.
If a player is suspended while playing in a house league game, the player must serve the
suspension with his or her house league team. In addition, the player is also NOT eligible to play
in any games with his or her Jets team for the duration of the house league suspension. The
player may practice with his or her house league team and Jets team while the suspension is
being served.
The UMHA reserves the right to review each such suspension and to impose such further
sanctions as are deemed appropriate.
5.14.2 Coach Suspensions
If a coach is suspended while coaching in a Jets game, that coach must serve the suspension with
his or her Jets team.
If a coach is suspended while coaching in a house league game, the coach must serve the
suspension with his or her house league team. In addition, the coach is also NOT eligible to
coach any games for his or her Jets team for the duration of the house league suspension.
The UMHA reserves the right to review each such suspension and to impose such further
sanctions as are deemed appropriate.
5.14.3 Request for Discussion
If a player or coach who receives a house league suspension wishes to discuss the suspension
with the UMHA Board, the player or coach may request a meeting with representatives of the
Board by sending an email to info@umhahockey.org with a copy to the Vice President Hockey
Programs. The Board will need a minimum of ten days to schedule a meeting after receipt of the
request.
5.14.4 Suspension Carry Over
If a player or coach receiving a house league suspension is not able to serve the full suspension
in the current season, the player or coach shall serve the balance of the suspension in the
following season.
Any Jets player receiving a suspension in house league may not play in a Jets game until the
house league suspension is served in full including any carry over to the following season.
5.15 Sponsors, Coach and Convener Appreciation Night
Each season, many local businesses and companies step forward to sponsor teams in each of the
divisions of the UMHA.
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Additionally we would like you, the coaches and conveners, to know that we appreciate your
contribution. We cannot run this program without dedicated volunteers.
The support of these sponsors and volunteers is an integral part of the success of the UMHA. The
UMHA holds a Sponsor, Coach, and Convener Appreciation Night every season, during which
coaches and conveners can meet with our sponsors to show appreciation for their support.
During the evening, sponsors are presented with team plaques and gifts to show the appreciation
of the UMHA and its members for their support.
Details regarding the date and location of Sponsor, Coach and Convener Appreciation Night will
be provided as the information becomes available.
5.16 Playoffs
5.16.1 Schedule
All teams in each division, except for the Mini Mite and Mite divisions, will participate in
playoff games according to the UMHA Playoff Schedule. Teams may be required to play at
different days/times and possibly different locations for playoff games than their usual practice
and game schedule during the regular season. The format for playoffs in each division shall be
proposed by the convener and approved by the Vice-President, Hockey Programs, or in his or her
absence, the Director, House League, before it is circulated to coaches and players.
Note: The playoff schedule and format are subject to change at all times at the discretion
of the UMHA due to changes in ice or referee availability, division format, etc.
5.16.2 Game Sheets
A game sheet completed by coaches of the home and the visiting teams will be submitted to the
convener at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the game. Three players will be designated on
the game sheet for each team as that team’s first shooters in the event that the game goes to a
shoot-out to break a tie.
5.16.3 Minimum Number of Players
In all divisions, a game shall be forfeited if a team is unable to ice seven players. The seven
players shall consist of six skaters and one goaltender.
If a team forfeits a game, the non-forfeiting team shall be awarded a 1 – 0 win. No player will be
credited with the goal, nor will the goalie on the winning team be credited with a shutout for the
purposes of individual statistics.
5.16.4 Goalie Selection in Playoffs
5.16.4.1 Atom and Below
At Atom and below, where teams do not have a designated goalie, the head coach may choose
any level player to play in net during a playoff game.
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5.16.4.2 Peewee and Above
When a team at Peewee and above has more than one designated goalie, fair shifting rules in
playoffs will apply. Opportunity to play, equitable ice time and parent/player/coach/UMHA
communications are keys to establishing the fair shifting policies in this situation.
Scenario #1
Both goalies have player and goalie equipment:
If both goalies have goalie and player equipment, and both goalies want to play in net, the
coaches must provide an equitable opportunity for these players to share this position (half the
game, one game in; one game out etc.) throughout the playoffs.
If one goalie decides that he would rather not play in net for the playoffs, and the other goalie
would only like to play in net, then the coach will be asked to accommodate this request.
If both goalies do not want to play in net during the playoffs, then it is up to the coach to remedy
the situation as an alternate goalie may not be asked to fill in. Alternate goalies are used for
illness, injury and absences only. Both goalies have to be away, injured or sick for an alternate
goalie to be asked to fill in.
The goalie not playing in net should be given the opportunity to participate in the game as a
skater.
Scenario #2
Two goalies share the position but both goalies do not have player equipment:
If both goalies want to play in net during the playoffs, but neither goalie owns player equipment,
then the goalie position must be shared so that each goalie will have opportunity to play and
receive equitable ice time.
Scenario #3
One goalie has both player and goalie equipment and the other goalie has only goalie
equipment:
If one goalie has player and goalie equipment and the other goalie has only goalie equipment,
and both players want to play in net during the playoffs, then an agreement must be made to
allow each player the opportunity to play and each player must receive equitable ice time. The
goalie with player equipment not playing in net should be given the opportunity to participate in
the game as a skater.
All agreements made between the coaches and the goalies during the playoffs must include
the parents of the goalies involved as well as the UMHA convener. Consensus among all
parties is the key to making sure that the player’s request does not get lost in the
competitive nature of the playoffs. At no time can a coach alter the agreed upon goalie fair
shifting plan without first consulting with the goalie’s parents and the convener.
5.16.4.3 Tyke and Novice Starting Line in Playoffs
In the Tyke and Novice divisions, the B line shall start every playoff game, followed by the C
line, then the A line.
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5.16.5 Player Substitution
For the Tyke and Novice divisions, unrestricted player substitution is allowed in OVERTIME
ONLY.
For the Atom to Juvenile divisions, unrestricted player substitution is allowed in the final two
minutes of regulation play and in overtime.
5.16.6 Rules
All of the rules applicable to games, including the three-goal rule and fair shifting, and to
equipment, contained in this Manual continue to apply during playoffs, unless otherwise
indicated.
5.16.7 Duration
For the Tyke and Novice divisions, regulation play will consist of 42 minutes running time with
a 2-minute buzzer to signify line changes. During the Championship games only, the last two
minutes of regulation play will be stop time if the goal spread is 3 or less.
For the Atom and Peewee divisions, regulation play will consist of 3 ten minute periods of stop
time.
For the Bantam division, regulation play will consist of 3 stop time periods of 10, 15 and 15
minutes respectively.
For the Midget and Juvenile divisions, regulation play will consist of 3 stop time periods of 15
minutes each.
5.16.8 Playoff Format
Playoff formats will vary from season to season as they are developed around the number of
teams in a division, ice availability, convener input etc. The following rules apply to the
indicated playoff formats:
1. Round Robin Tournament Format: Ties are permitted in round robin format playoff games.
Therefore Tie and Overtime Rules in Playoff Games in Section 5.16.9 below do not apply.
2. Championship and Consolation Championship Bracket Tournament Format: Ties are not
permitted when using playoff brackets. A winner and a loser must be declared in order to
determine how teams move to the next round. Therefore the Tie and Overtime Rules in Playoff
Games in Section 5.16.9 below apply.
3. Championship and Consolation Championship Games: Ties are not permitted in these games.
Therefore the Tie and Overtime Rules in Playoff Games in Section 5.16.9 below apply.
5.16.9 Tie and Overtime Rules in Playoff Games
Should there be a tie at the end of regulation play, and should it be a game for which a tie is not
permitted, the following rules will apply:
1. There will be a 5 minute running time sudden-victory overtime period;
2. During the overtime period, each team will be allowed 3 skaters and a goalie on the ice, with
unrestricted player substitution. Players are shifted on the fly while the clock is running and
at all whistles, at the discretion of the coach;
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3. If the game is still tied after the overtime period, there will be a three-player shoot-out
between the three players designated by each coach, prior to the start of the game, on the
game sheet. The shoot-out will take place by both teams simultaneously, with one referee at
each team’s goal;
4. In the event of injury to one or more of the designated shooters, substitutions will be
permitted;
5. If the game is still tied after the three-player shoot-out, then there will be a one-by-one
sudden victory shoot-out using the balance of each team’s players;
6. The three designated shooters will not be permitted to participate in the sudden-victory
shoot-out until all other players on their team have taken a turn in the shoot-out;
7. Should the game still be tied after all players have participated in the shoot-out, there shall be
a subsequent shoot-out and players shall participate in the same order in which they did in the
first round.
5.16.10 Timeouts
Timeouts are not allowed during regulation play, any overtime period, nor during any shoot-out.
5.16.11 Mercy Rule
No more than a five-goal differential in a playoff game will be shown on the scoreboard. The
timekeeper will record all goals on the game sheet and these will be included in the final official
score.
5.16.12 Penalties
1. Penalty times are 2 minutes, 5 minutes and 10 minutes;
2. A penalized player shall serve the full period of his or her penalty, except in the case of a 2
minute penalty which shall be cancelled by a goal scored against the penalized team;
3. Penalties assessed during regulation play, but not fully served, carry over into any overtime
period;
4. For a penalty in overtime, or carried over into overtime, when the teams are playing 3 skaters
per side, the non-offending team will add a skater to the ice. When the penalty is over, the
penalized player will return to the ice and the teams will play 4 skaters per side until the next
whistle at which time the teams will revert to 3 skaters per side;
5. In the Mite, Tyke and Novice divisions, where a buzzer signifies line changes, the player
receiving a penalty will serve the full penalty time, except in the case of a 2 minute penalty
where either a goal is scored against the penalized team during the shift in which the penalty
was called or a line change occurs while the player is serving the penalty. Any player who
receives a 2 minute penalty will remain in the penalty box until the earlier of (a) the scoring
of a goal by the opposing team, (b) the expiration of the 2 minute penalty or (3) the sounding
of the buzzer signifying the end of the shift in which the player received the penalty. This
may result in the penalized player actually serving less that the full 2 minutes of the penalty.
For the shift immediately following the shift in which the penalty was incurred, the penalized
team returns to full strength.
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6. In the Tyke to Juvenile divisions, any player accumulating a total of three minor penalties in
one game shall be suspended for the remainder of the game. For the purposes of this section
only, any double minor penalty shall be considered one minor penalty.
7. Fighting during any game will result in immediate expulsion from the game. In addition, the
UMHA may impose such further and other consequences as it deems appropriate.
8. Unless inconsistent with the above, all other rules applicable to games, set out in this Manual,
apply to playoff games as well.
5.16.13 Protests
Protests are not allowed. Please put your comments and concerns in writing and address them to
Unionville Minor Hockey Association Board of Directors.
5.17 End of Season
5.17.1 Events
The UMHA hockey ends with the completion of the last UMHA scheduled game or practice for
a team. Any team event taking place after the team’s final game or practice requires the approval
of the UMHA for insurance purposes. To obtain this approval, send an email to
info@umhahockey.org with details of the proposed event and the UMHA will consider your
request. Unless approval is specifically given, the event is deemed not to be approved.
5.18 Awards Banquet
The UMHA holds an Awards Banquet every year following the completion of the playoffs. Each
division attends the banquet at their assigned time to receive their trophies. Players are asked to
wear their team jersey. Breakfast or lunch will be provided for players only. A schedule will be
provided at the end of the season. The convener is expected to “chair” the banquet for their
division, including presenting all trophies and awards to teams and players. Conveners are asked
to arrive at the Banquet at least 45 minutes ahead of time in order to organize all presentations
for their division.
In every division except for the Mini Mite and Mite divisions, the Division Champion trophies
are presented to the players on the team which finished the regular season in first place. Players
on the team which wins the playoffs are also presented with Playoff Champion trophies. All
other players receive trophies as determined by the UMHA based on the playoff format used in
the division.
In the Mini Mite and Mite divisions, all players receive the same trophy pursuant to the
principles of the Initiation Program. All Mini Mites and Mites are winners!
Generally trophies are presented in reverse order based on regular season standings such that the
Play-off Champion and Regular Season Champion trophies are presented last.
5.18.1 UMHA Memorial Trophies
Two memorial trophies were established in 2003-2004 to celebrate and honour the lives of two
UMHA volunteers who passed away in the fall of 2003. These two memorial trophies were
organized and sponsored by the parents in the Minor Bantam and Novice divisions of 2003/2004
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season. The UMHA is honoured to assume the responsibility for these memorial trophies for the
years to come.
We ask that the coaches and division conveners work join together to watch for potential
candidates and choose a deserving winner. These awards are presented annually at the UMHA
Awards Banquet.
The Nick Christou Memorial Award: This award is a tribute to Nick Christou who, for a
number of years, helped coach the players born in 1990. The award recognizes the UMHA
Minor Bantam player who demonstrates the effort and desire to improve, a strong work ethic and
a passion for the game.
The Jeff Ehrenworth Memorial Award: This award acknowledges Jeff Ehrenworth’s zest for
the game and the contribution he made as a volunteer coach and convener over a number of
years. This award recognizes the UMHA Novice player who has made the most notable
improvement.
5.18.2 Photos
The UMHA Calendar of Events will show a date or dates for individual and team photos.
Following this date, individual photo packages will be available for purchase directly from the
photographer. Check the UMHA website for details. All players and coaches will receive a team
photo at the Awards Banquet at the end of the season.
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Appendix 1 Emergency Action Plan
Please review the Trainer’s Manual from Hockey Development Centre. It describes what is
involved in an Emergency Action Plan. For the purposes of the UMHA, the following will also
apply in the case of a serious injury to a player:
1. When a player goes down and does not get up right away, one of that player’s coaches should
go out on the ice to attend to the player.
2. If the player is unconscious, the coach should immediately call for the trainer on duty and
should make NO attempt to move the player in any way. It is especially critical that the
player’s helmet be left on.
3. If the player is not unconscious, but cannot get up with only minimal assistance, the coach
should immediately call for the trainer on duty. The trainer will determine if a 911 call
should be made. An injured player should never be encouraged to get up if the player says
that he or she cannot get up. At no time should a coach try to lift a player up off the ice.
4. When the trainer reaches the injured player, the trainer will determine if the Emergency
Action Plan will be instituted. If the trainer institutes the Emergency Action Plan, the
following steps will take place:
•
The coach on the ice already and trainer will remain with the injured player. The trainer
is the Charge Person and the coach on the ice is the Control Person for the purposes of
the Emergency Action Plan;
•
The other coaches should immediately clear the ice of players;
•
If instructed by the trainer, another coach will assume the role of the Call Person and will
immediately place a 911 call. It is best to use a land line, ideally a pay phone in order to
maintain a stable connection. The Call Person should clearly indicate the nature of the
injuries, to the extent that they are known and where the injured player is located. Once
the call has been made, the Call Person should return to the ice pad to confirm this to the
trainer. Then the Call Person should immediately go to the front doors of the arena to
await the ambulance and direct the ambulance attendants to the injured player;
•
The Control Person should be prepared to deal with the parents/family of the injured
player should they attempt to come on the ice. The Control Person needs to get all
pertinent medical information from the parents/family while waiting for the ambulance to
arrive and retrieve the Medical Information Sheet for that player if it is available. The
trainer will remain with the injured player at all times until the ambulance attendants take
charge of the emergency.
5. Please make sure anyone involved in the Emergency Action Plan knows and keeps available
at all times, the following information:
•
full name and address of all arenas in which you play
•
location of all telephones, including pay phones, for use in case of emergency
•
location of Medical Information Sheets for all players
•
location of UMHA First Aid Kit to be kept by the convener
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This is really all common sense and good communication. Let’s hope that we never have to
institute the Emergency Action Plan!
The following table contains the names, addresses, and contact numbers for all of the Markham
arenas:
Table 3 Markham Arenas
Angus Glen Community Centre
905-944-3777
3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East
Markham L6C 1P8
Milliken Mills Community Centre
905-477-6410
7600 Kennedy Road
Markham L3R 9S5
Centennial Community Centre
905-294-6111
8600 McCowan Road
Markham L3P 3M2
Mount Joy Community Centre
905-471-8755
6096 16th Avenue
Markham L3P 3K8
Crosby Memorial Community Centre
905-944-3777
210 Main Street
Unionville L3R 2G9
Thornhill Community Centre
905-944-3800
7755 Bayview Avenue
Thornhill L3T 4P1
Markham Village Community Centre
905-294-6111
6041 Highway 7
Markham L3P 3A7
RJ Clatworthy Arena
905-944-3800
2400 John Street
Thornhill L3T 6G7
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Appendix 2 Coaches’ Code of Ethics
As a volunteer coach and a member of the Unionville Minor Hockey Association:
I will adhere to all UMHA By-Laws and Regulations and any amendments or rules incorporated
from time to time as deemed appropriate by the UMHA Board of Directors and communicated to
me.
I will devote time, thought, and effort to the duties and responsibilities so that I may render
effective and creditable service.
I will recognize that the expenditure of UMHA funds is a public trust and I will endeavour to
ensure that UMHA equipment is returned to the UMHA at the end of the season.
I will endeavour to work with my fellow volunteers (other coaches and conveners) in a spirit of
harmony and cooperation in spite of difference of opinion that may arise during the hockey
season. I will observe proper decorum and behaviour, encourage full and open discussions in all
matters and treat them with respect and consideration and I will not withhold or conceal from
them any information or matter with which they should be concerned.
I will not use the UMHA or any part of the UMHA program for my own personal advantage or
for the advantage of my family or friends.
I will set attainable goals for the team and individual players while encouraging safety and fun
for everyone.
I will lead by example and respect the rules of the game.
I will work continuously to learn more about the game and improve my coaching skills.
I will communicate with players and parents honestly, generously and fairly. I will respect the
rights and the feelings of players and parents.
I will encourage the players to do their best, have fun, and demonstrate good sportsmanship.
I will respect the rights and feelings of the game officials and understand that they are in charge
of the game.
Should I be found to be in breach of this code of ethics, I understand that I may be subjected to a
disciplinary process, by either the UMHA Board or by a disciplinary subcommittee appointed by
the Board, at the absolute discretion of the UMHA Board of Directors, and subject to penalties
including dismissal from the position of coach.
Name: (please print) ___________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________
Date ________________________________________________________
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Appendix 3 Fair Shifting Chart
Time
44 – 42 min
42 – 40 min
40 – 38 min
38 – 36 min
36 – 34 min
34 – 32 min
32 – 30 min
30 – 28 min
28 – 26 min
26 – 24 min
24 – 22 min
22 – 20 min
20 – 18 min
18 – 16 min
16 – 14 min
14 – 12 min
12 – 10 min
10 – 8 min
8 – 6 min
6 – 4 min
4 – 2 min
2 – 0 min
LW
C
RW
LD
RD
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Time
44 – 42 min
42 – 40 min
40 – 38 min
38 – 36 min
36 – 34 min
34 – 32 min
32 – 30 min
30 – 28 min
28 – 26 min
26 – 24 min
24 – 22 min
22 – 20 min
20 – 18 min
18 – 16 min
16 – 14 min
14 – 12 min
12 – 10 min
10 – 8 min
8 – 6 min
6 – 4 min
4 – 2 min
2 – 0 min
LW
C
RW
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Appendix 4 Medical Information Sheet
Name: _____________________________ __________________________________
Date of birth: Day ___________ Month ___________ Year ___________
Address: ___________________________ __________________________________
Postal Code: ________________________ Telephone: ( ____ ) __________________
Mother’s Name: _____________________ Father’s Name: ______________________
Business Numbers: Mother: ( ____ ) _____________ Father: ( ____ ) _______________
Alternate emergency contact (if parents are not available)
Name: _____________________________ Telephone: _________________________
Address: ___________________________ __________________________________
Doctor’s Name: ______________________ Telephone: ( ____ ) __________________
Dentist’s Name ______________________ Telephone: ( ____ ) ___________________
Date of last complete physical examination: __________________________________
* Before a player participates in a hockey program, any medical condition or injury problem
should be checked by that individual’s family physician.
Please circle the appropriate response and provide details below if you answer “Yes” to any of
the questions.
Yes
No
Previous history of concussions
Yes
No
Fainting episodes during exercise
Yes
No
Epileptic
Yes
No
Wears glasses
Yes
No
Are lenses shatterproof
Yes
No
Wears contact lenses
Yes
No
Wears dental appliance
Yes
No
Hearing problem
Yes
No
Asthma
Yes
No
Trouble breathing during exercise
Yes
No
Heart Condition
Yes
No
Diabetic – Type 1_____ Type 2_______
Yes
No
Medication
Yes
No
Allergies
Yes
No
Wears a medical information bracelet or necklace
For what purpose? __________________
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Yes
No
Has any health problem that would interfere with participation on a
hockey team
Yes
No
Has had an illness that lasted more than a week and required medical
attention in the past year
Yes
No
Has had injuries requiring medical attention in the past year
Yes
No
Has been admitted to hospital in the last year
Yes
No
Surgery in the last year
Yes
No
Presently injured. Injured body part: ________________
Yes
No
Vaccinations up to date
Date of last Tetanus Shot:_____________
Yes
No
Hepatitis B vaccination
Please provide details if you answered “Yes” to any of the above. Use separate sheet if
necessary
Medications:
Allergies: ______________________________________________________________
Medical conditions: ______________________________________________________
Recent injuries: _________________________________________________________
Any information not covered above: _________________________________________
I understand that it is my responsibility to keep the team Hockey Trainer advised of any change
in the above information as soon as possible. In the event of a medical emergency and that no
one can be contacted, team management will arrange to take my child to the hospital or a
physician if deemed necessary.
I hereby authorize the physician and nursing staff to undertake examination, investigation and
necessary treatment of my child.
I also authorize release of information to appropriate people (coach, physician) as deemed
necessary.
Date: __________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian: ____________________
Disclaimer: Personal information used, disclosed, secured or retained will be held solely
for the purposes for which it is collected and in accordance with the National Privacy
Principles contained in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents
Act.
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Appendix 5 Evaluate Your Practice
1.
Did you set goals and objectives for the practice?
2.
Do your drills have a specific purpose and meet the goals of the practice?
3.
Are your drills suitable to the age and skill level of your players?
4.
Does your practice have general progressions from individual skills to team play?
5.
Are your drills applicable to the skills used in games?
6.
Do you teach new skills and drills early in the practice?
7.
Do your drills challenge the skill level of the players?
8.
Do you keep all players active including the goaltenders?
9.
Do you give clear and concise instructions?
10.
Do you have the attention of your players when you speak to them?
11.
Do you explain and demonstrate skills and drills clearly?
12.
Do you inform your assistant coaches and use them effectively? Did you keep them active?
13.
Did you use the entire ice surface available to you?
14.
Do you observe, evaluate and give feedback throughout the practice?
15.
Do you keep the drills effective, competitive, active and challenging?
16.
Are you positive and upbeat?
17.
Do you greet the players by their first names before practice?
18.
Do you include a warm-up and cool down in each practice?
19.
Do you include a fun drill in each practice?
20.
Do you stop drills when general error or a lack of effort is apparent?
21.
Do you do your conditioning drills at or near the end of practice?
22.
Do you speak to the players as a group at the end of practice about the practice, upcoming games or
provide general information?
23.
Do you allow time for players to work on/practice specific skills individually?
24.
Do you communicate individually with each of your players throughout practice?
25.
Do you emphasize fun?
Reprinted from the National Coaching Certification Program, Hockey Canada
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Appendix 6 Completed Game Sheet
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Appendix 7 UMHA Incident Report
NOTE: Do not use this form if you witness physical or sexual abuse. You are obligated by
law to report that directly to the Police (905-881-1221) or the Children’s Aid Society.
Submitted By: (please print) _________________________________________________
Nature of Incident: ________________________________________________________
Name:
Injury:
Email:
Harassment:
Phone:
Abuse:
Alternate Phone:
Conduct:
Date:
Other:
Incident details: (Describe with as much accuracy as possible what occurred. Use as many facts
as possible. Use a second sheet of paper if necessary).
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
People involved in this incident: (List the names and contact information. Include everybody that
was involved first hand with the incident or who witnessed it. Encourage other witnesses to fill
out their own incident report).
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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Appendix 8 Hockey Canada Injury Report
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Appendix 9 Mutual Teammate Request Form
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Appendix 10 Division Balancing Information Sheet
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