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Handbook 2015-2016 CONSTITUTION, DIRECTORY, BYLAWS, REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AWARDS AND HISTORY As amended to June 14, 2015 BC Hockey Handbook 2015-2016 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD Welcome to another exciting year at BC Hockey! Once again, we look forward to leading, developing and promoting our members towards many more accomplishments in the coming year. The hard work and dedication of the thousands of volunteers across the province continues to provide the foundation of our programming. I trust our volunteers realize it is impossible to celebrate and honor everyone’s dedication sufficiently but as we begin our preparations for the coming season it is easy to reflect on how gifted we are by your contribution. Randy Henderson Chair of the Board We will be embarking on a very exciting journey this year. The approved modern governance structure intends to serve all our members in a more efficient and effective manner. It is our primary goal to be more nimble in meeting our membership’s needs and effectively plan for the future in cooperation with all Districts, MHAs and Above Minor members, Programs and game partners. We have immensely diverse and unique needs across the branch and we must work towards solutions to meet these evolving demands. In cooperation with Hockey Canada, we will strive to meet these needs. BC Hockey is particularly proud to have our partnership with the Vancouver Canucks. Their initiative in launching and maintaining the “Sportsmanship Starts in the Stands” initiative will improve the experience for everyone associated with Hockey. This game and rink management tool should enable all associations to educate their members about expectations and provide tools for the ongoing maintenance of hockey throughout the branch. Keeping the focus on providing positive experiences for everyone involved in the game is key in attracting and keeping all our game participants. Our game is the greatest game in Canada. It provides our participants with experiences that enrich their lives with skills and attitudes that make hockey players valuable assets to Canadian society as a whole. Our game provides the players with lifelong skills that will serve them well as adults and rewards make our coaches and adult leaders with pride to have been a part of developing these young lives. Improvements in technology will continue to be a priority in all our programming. From communication to time saving innovations to advanced educational support, we will be providing more. Our leadership training programs provide members with the highest quality resources anywhere in the world. We will strive to continue to offer courses, in concert with Hockey Canada, in the most user-friendly and time effective methods we can deliver. On behalf of the new Board of Directors and BC Hockey staff, welcome to a new era in BC Hockey’s proud history. ii MISSION: Lead, Develop and Promote Positive Lifelong HockeyExperiences 1 BC Hockey Table of Contents 2015-2016 BC Hockey Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations Important Dates ................................................................... 9 BC Hockey Board of Directors ........................................... 13 BC Hockey Standing Committees...................................... 13 BC Hockey Operations and Programs ............................... 14 BC Hockey Honorary President ......................................... 16 BC Hockey Honorary Life Members .................................. 16 BC Hockey Minor Committee............................................. 17 Location of Annual Meetings.............................................. 18 Section One - Bylaws Bylaw One – Overview Definitions .......................................................................... 21 Custody and Use of Seal ................................................... 22 Inspection of Records and Books ...................................... 22 Official Rules of Order........................................................ 22 Bylaw Two – Membership Members ............................................................................ 23 Membership ....................................................................... 23 Life Membership and Honorary Officer .............................. 28 Bylaw Three – Registered Participants Registered Participants ...................................................... 29 Discipline and Suspension ................................................. 30 Bylaw Four – Meetings Annual and Special General Meeting ................................ 31 Bylaw Five – Board of Directors Role.................................................................................... 34 Composition and Eligibility ................................................. 34 Board Meetings .................................................................. 35 Duties and Responsibilities of the Directors ...................... 36 Duties and Responsibilities of the Chair ............................ 36 Duties and Responsibilities of the Board ........................... 37 Terms of Office .................................................................. 38 2 2015-2016 BC Hockey Table of Contents Nominations ........................................................................ 39 Election of the Chair ............................................................ 39 Election of the Directors ...................................................... 40 Transition Provisions ........................................................... 41 Board Vacancies ................................................................. 41 Removal and Suspension of Directors ................................ 41 Filling a Board Vacancy ...................................................... 42 Bylaw Six – Chief Executive Office Duties and Responsibilities ................................................. 43 Bylaw Seven – Committees, Work Groups and Task Groups Standing Committees .......................................................... 44 Conduct Committee ........................................................ 44 Finance Committee ......................................................... 44 Governance Committee ................................................... 45 Hockey Development Committee .................................... 45 Human Resources Committee ......................................... 45 Nominating Committee .................................................... 45 Risk Management Committee ......................................... 46 Work Groups and Task Groups ........................................... 46 Divisional Committees ......................................................... 46 Adult Male Committee...................................................... 47 Female Committee........................................................... 47 Junior Committees ........................................................... 47 Minor Committee.............................................................. 47 Program Committees and Delivery Groups ......................... 48 Coaching Committee and Delivery Group ....................... 48 Female High Performance Committee and Delivery Group .. 49 Female Midget AAA Committee and Delivery Group ...... 49 Male High Performance Committee and Delivery Group. 49 Male Midget AAA Committee and Delivery Group........... 49 Officiating Committee and Delivery Groups..................... 50 Safety Committee ........................................................... 50 School Programming Committee ..................................... 50 Participant Disclosure ...................................................... 50 3 BC Hockey Table of Contents 2015-2016 Bylaw Eight – Dispute Resolution Negotiation and Mediation ................................................... 51 Appeal Committee ............................................................... 51 Court Proceedings ............................................................... 52 Bylaw Nine – Financial Fiscal Year........................................................................... 53 Auditor ................................................................................. 53 Budget and Financial Documents........................................ 53 Borrowing ............................................................................ 54 Electronic Fund Transfers ................................................... 54 Directors’ Remuneration ...................................................... 54 Bylaw Ten – General Application ........................................................................... 55 Indemnity ............................................................................. 55 Rights .................................................................................. 55 Unforeseen Circumstances ................................................. 55 Liquidation and Dissolution.................................................. 56 Section Two - Regulations Regulation One – Membership ......................................... 57 Registration ...................................................................... 57 Regulation Two – Registration ......................................... 57 Residential Qualifications................................................. 57 Residential Waiver ........................................................... 57 Player Age Restriction ..................................................... 58 Variations for the Female Player Development Model..... 58 Senior Female Affiliate Players ........................................ 59 Registration of Teams ...................................................... 59 Affiliation of Minor Hockey Players .................................. 61 Team Official Qualifications ............................................. 62 4 2015-2016 BC Hockey Table of Contents Regulation Three – Competition ...................................... 63 Schedules ........................................................................ 63 League Representatives to BC Hockey Championships ...... 63 Senior and Junior ............................................................. 63 Male Senior AA ................................................................ 63 Female Senior AA, A and A ............................................. 64 Male Junior B ................................................................... 64 Midget AAA ...................................................................... 66 Female Midget AAA ......................................................... 66 Exhibition Games ............................................................. 67 Above Minor Game Assessments.................................... 68 Tournaments .................................................................... 69 Jamborees ....................................................................... 71 Regulation Four – Playing Rules ..................................... 72 Body Checking ................................................................. 72 Equipment ........................................................................ 72 Time Out Rule .................................................................. 73 Center Red Line ............................................................... 73 Players in Uniform............................................................ 73 Regulation Five – Championships ................................... 73 Championship Competitions ............................................ 73 BC Hockey Championship Schedule and Venues ........... 73 BC Hockey Championship Declarations .......................... 73 Withdrawal from BC Hockey Championships .................. 74 BC Hockey Representative .............................................. 74 Financial Arrangements (General) ................................... 75 Championship Awards and Recognition .......................... 76 BC Hockey Trophies ........................................................ 76 Referees .......................................................................... 77 Determination of Standings.............................................. 78 Tie Breaking Procedure ................................................... 78 Period Times .................................................................... 79 BC Hockey Championship Game Protest ........................ 79 5 BC Hockey Handbook 2015-2016 BC Hockey Major Senior Mens AAA Championships (Savage Cup) ......................................... 81 BC Hockey Male Senior AA Championships (Coy Cup) .. 82 BC Hockey Female Senior Championships – (General).. 83 BC Hockey Male Junior Championships.......................... 83 Minor Hockey Championships – Host Rotations.............. 85 BC Hockey Juvenile Championships ............................... 88 BC Hockey Tier 1 Championships .................................. 89 (Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget)............................................. 89 BC Hockey Tier 2 Championships .................................. 89 (Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget)............................................. 89 BC Hockey Tier 3 Championships .................................. 89 (Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget)............................................. 89 BC Hockey Female Minor Championships – Host Rotation ............................ 89 Regulation Six – Conduct ................................................. 89 Ineligible Player................................................................ 89 Suspensions .................................................................... 90 Falsification of Registration .............................................. 90 Damaging Property .......................................................... 91 Regulation Seven – Appeal Procedures.......................... 91 Exemption Appeals .......................................................... 93 Regulation Eight – Nominating Procedures ................... 93 Appendices Schedule of Fees and Assessments ................................... 95 Section Three- BC Hockey Policies Expectation of Coaches/Team officials ............................... 97 Expectation of Referees ...................................................... 98 6 2015-2016 BC Hockey Table of Contents Section Four - Awards BC Hockey Awards Diamond Stick ................................................................... 100 President’s Award.............................................................. 101 Life Members’ Award ......................................................... 102 BC Hockey Outstanding Player Award .............................. 102 Frank Spring Award Minor Hockey Association of the Year ... 103 BC Hockey Coaching Awards ........................................... 104 Ernie Gare Award Coach of the Year Award ..................... 104 Official of the Year Award .................................................. 105 Development Award – Coaching ....................................... 106 Development Award – Officiating ...................................... 107 BC Hockey Safety Award .................................................. 108 Minor Hockey Week Awards ............................................. 109 Hockey Canada Officiating Awards ................................... 113 BC Hockey Scholarships ................................................... 115 Bruce Allison Scholarship .................................................. 116 Jeff Butler Scholarship....................................................... 117 Ted Hargreaves Scholarship ............................................. 117 BC Hockey Champions Savage Cup ....................................................................... 118 Coy Cup............................................................................. 121 Senior Male Intercollegiate ................................................ 124 Mowat Cup ........................................................................ 124 Fred W. (Cyclone) Taylor Trophy ...................................... 127 Senior AAA Female ........................................................... 129 Don Murray Trophy (Senior AA Female) ........................... 130 Female Senior A ................................................................ 131 Female Midget AAA .......................................................... 132 Female Midget ................................................................... 132 Female Bantam ................................................................. 132 Female Pee Wee ............................................................... 133 Monarch Life Assurance Cup ............................................ 134 Cromie Memorial Cup ....................................................... 136 7 BC Hockey Table of Contents 2015-2016 Midget Tier 1 ..................................................................... 138 Elmer Kreller Memorial Trophy .......................................... 138 Midget Tier 3 ..................................................................... 139 Midget Tier 4 ..................................................................... 140 Doug Grimston Memorial Trophy ...................................... 140 Stan Patience Memorial Trophy ........................................ 142 Bantam Tier 3 .................................................................... 143 Bantam Tier 4 .................................................................... 143 Wm. (Bill) Mott Memorial Trophy ....................................... 144 Herb House Memorial Trophy ........................................... 146 Pee Wee Tier 3 ................................................................. 147 Pee Wee Tier 4 ................................................................. 147 BC Challenge Cup ............................................................. 148 Stan Patience Trophy – Midget ......................................... 148 Art Fisher Trophy – Bantam .............................................. 149 Roy Watt Trophy – Pee Wee ............................................. 150 History of BC Hockey ........................................................ 151 BC Hockey Historical Listing of Leadership Positions ......................................................... 156 8 2015-2016 BC Hockey General Information Important Dates to Remember September September 15 • Minor hockey playoffs hosts to be named. October October 15 • Final date for new Major Senior Mens AAA teams to make application for new membership. November November 15 • Final date for Residential Waiver to a Tiered Team. December December 1 • Final date for Minor Hockey Tier 2, 3, and 4 Teams to declare their intent to compete in a higher category in the BC Hockey Championships. December 1 • Final date for Championships. teams to register for BC Hockey December 1 • All teams intending to participate in BC Hockey Championships must include an official accredited in the HCSP. December 1 • Game assessments for all Junior and Male Senior League games to be paid. 9 BC Hockey General Information 2015-2016 Important Dates to Remember December 1 • All Male Junior teams must reduce to not more than twenty- five (25), the combined total of the following: the number of registered players on their active list and the number of unused registration certificates. December 1 • Deadline for applications for new membership or team relocation in Junior hockey. December 15 • Final date for filing team affiliations. December 31 • Final date for teams on Hockey Canada Registration Certificate to declare their intention to withdraw from BC Hockey Playoffs without penalty. January January 10 • Male Senior AA teams not playing in a League must have completed and provided proof, to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer, of participation in six (6) exhibition games by this date. January 10 • Final date for special assistance. January 10 • A Pee Wee, Bantam or Midget Hockey Team that has 19 Players registered on January 10th, shall not be permitted to register any further Players during the current season. A team which has less than 19 Players registered may, if it has unused Hockey Canada Player Registration Certificates, register qualified Players until the final registration date; but, once such a vacancy on the Player Roster has been filled, it shall not be used again. 10 2015-2016 BC Hockey General Information Important Dates to Remember January 15 • Final date for filing list of specially affiliate players. January 24 • Nominations for Fred Heslop Awards to be in BC Hockey Office. January 31 • Final date for BC Hockey to submit International player transfers to Hockey Canada. February February 10 • FINAL PLAYER REGISTRATION DATE IN ALL DIVISIONS OF HOCKEY. February 10 • Final date for BC Hockey to submit Inter-Branch or USA player transfers to Hockey Canada. February 10 • Final date for player to be reinstated to amateur standing from professional hockey. February 10 • Final date to replace a player turned professional. February 10 • Final date for players to be registered under Special Assistance. 11 BC Hockey General Information 2015-2016 Important Dates to Remember March March 15 • Final date for submission of resolutions for the BC Hockey AGM. March 15 • Nomination deadline for “Official of the Year” and “Coach of the Year.” March 15 • Deadline for applications for “Association of the Year.” March 15 • Deadline for nominations for Presidentʼs Award. May May 15 • Deadline for minor hockey to apply for membership. June June 1 0 - 12 • 2016 BC Hockey Annual Meeting – Sun Peaks, BC July July 1 • Final date for American based Junior “B” Teams to apply for permission to compete within BC Hockey for the up-coming season. August August 15 • Final date for declaration of operative teams in Allan Cup competition. 12 2015-2016 BC Hockey General Information 2015-2016 Board of Directors RANDY HENDERSON Chair of the Board 250.552.2735 rhenderson@bchockey.net DIRECTORS RICK BOEKESTYN 250.417.5700 rboekestyn@bchockey.net ANDREW JAKUBEIT 250.307.5997 ajakubeit@bchockey.net DAWN BURSEY 250.552.1067 dbursey@bchockey.net DARRYL LERUM 250.996.3996 dlerum@bchockey.net CHUCK CAMPBELL 604.615.1882 ccampbell@bchockey.net NEIL MCNABB 778.389.9045 nmcnabb@bchockey.net BILL GREENE 250.317.9703 bgreene@bchockey.net BILL VEENSTRA 604.657.8200 bveenstra@bchockey.net 2015-2016 Standing Committees CONDUCT RICK BOEKESTYN, Chairperson FINANCE CHUCK CAMPBELL, Chairperson GOVERNANCE BILL VEENSTRA, Chairperson HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT ANDREW JAKUBEIT, Chairperson HUMAN RESOURCES DAWN BURSEY, Chairperson NOMINATING MIKE BRUNI, Chairperson RISK MANAGEMENT CHUCK CAMPBELL, Chairperson 13 BC Hockey General Information 2015-2016 2015-2016 Operations and Programs BARRY PETRACHENKO Chief Executive Officer 250.652.2978 bpetrachenko@bchockey.net MINOR HOCKEY COORDINATORS CHAMPIONSHIPS DEBORAH TURNEY dturney@bchockey.net OPERATIONS JUNE MCKENZIE jmckenzie@bchockey.net DISCIPLINE BONNIE CAMERON bcameron@bchockey.net COMMUNICATIONS/RELATIONS CAROL MCGREGOR cmcgregor@bchockey.net ABOVE MINOR COORDINATORS FEMALE TO BE DETERMINED ADULT MALE TO BE DETERMINED JUNIOR Brian Harrison bharrison@bchockey.net PROGRAM COORDINATORS FEMALE MIDGET AAA STEFAN GREINER 604.825.9137 fmbc@bchocket.net SAFETY ANNE DEITCH 778.995.4887 adeitch@bchockey.net FEMALE HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT MALE MIDGET AAA JOE DOWNING 778.239.9100 jdowning@bchockey.net TERI COTTON 250.478.5203 bfdc@bchockey.net 14 2015-2016 BC Hockey General Information FEMALE HIGH PERFORMANCE TANYA FOLEY 604.328.5438 fhpc@bchockey.net MALE HIGH PERFORMANCE RUSS WEBER 604.271.7833 mhpc@bchockey.net SCHOOL PROGRAMMING ANDY OAKES 250.493.1408 aoakes@bchockey.net COACHING JIM WEICKER 250.732.1885 jweicker@bchockey.net OFFICIATING COORDINATOR / RIC SEAN RAPHAEL 250.652.2978 sraphael@bchockey.net 15 BC Hockey General Information Honorary President FRED W. ʻCYCLONEʼ TAYLOR * *Deceased Honorary Life Members 2015-2016 Vancouver L.C. MACKEN * ...................................................... Vancouver A.R. DINGMAN * .................................................... Vancouver J.C. URQUHART *.................................................... Rossland A.H. JEFFERD * ..................................................... Vancouver D.G. GRIMSTON *....................................... New Westminster F.F. BECKER * ........................................................Vernon L.G. ATWELL*................................................................. Victoria I.H. TEMPLE * ............................................................. Victoria R.T. PEEBLES........................................................... Quesnel F.T. SPRING *.......................................................... Cranbook M. FABRO * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimberley R.N. MULLOCK .................................................... Port Moody Wm. JIM ANDERSON * ...............................................Trail DR.LEO MARGOLIS * .............................................. Nanaimo DON SCHMALTZ ........................................................Penticton FRANK LENTO.................................................................Fernie DON FREER ............................................................... Victoria * Deceased 16 2015-2016 Cariboo AHA BC Hockey General Information Minor Hockey Committee East Kootenay MHA Carsten Jorgensen Phone: 250.395.6583 E-mail: carwen@xplornet.ca Wallace Ross Phone:250.341.5144 E-mail: ekpres@hotmail.ca North West District MHA Dan Nickel Phone: 250.961.0580 E-mail: dannickel@live.com Okanagan Mainline AHA Chuck Gallacher Phone: 250.979.8999 E-mail: omahapres@gmail.com Pacific Coast AHA Peace River District MHA Vancouver Island AHA West Kootenay MHA Yukon AHA Cindy Secord Phone: 604.230.6211 E-mail: csecord@pcaha.bc.ca Brant Leer Phone: 250.787.9229 E-mail: drl@neonet.bc.ca Jim Humphrey Phone: 250.732.4889 Email: humphrey@islandnet.com Curtis Klashinsky Phone: 250.368.1917 E-mail: wkpres@gmail.com Russ Smoler Phone: 867.334.9377 E-mail: rsmoler@klondiker.com 17 BC Hockey General Information 2015-2016 Location of Annual Meetings 1919-Vancouver 1920-Victoria 1921-Vancouver 1922-Vancouver 1923-Vancouver 1924-Vancouver 1925-Vancouver 1926-Vancouver 1927-Vancouver 1928-Vancouver 1929-Vancouver 1930-Vancouver 1931-Vancouver 1932-Vancouver 1933-No Meeting 1934-Rossland 1935-Vancouver 1936-Nelson 1937-Merritt 1938-Grand Forks 1939-New Westminster 1940-Vernon 1941-Trail 1942-New Westminster 1943-Vernon 1944-Victoria 1945-Nelson 1946-Vernon 1947-Nanaimo 1948-Kimberley 1949-Kamloops 1950-Kelowna 18 1951-Victoria 1952-Vernon 1953-Penticton 1954-Kamloops 1955-Kelowna 1956-Vernon 1957-Nanaimo 1958-Trail 1959-Vernon 1960-Penticton 1961-Kamloops 1962-New Westminster 1963-Kelowna 1964-Prince George 1965-Kamloops 1966-Vernon 1967-Penticton 1968-Kelowna 1969-Vancouver 1970-Williams Lake 1971-Penticton 1972-Penticton 1973-Penticton 1974-Vernon 1975-Victoria 1976-Prince George 1977-Richmond 1978-Cranbrook 1979-Penticton 1980-Victoria 1981-Dawson Creek 1982-Penticton 1983-Kamloops 1984-Trail 1985-Prince Rupert 1986-Penticton 1987-Vernon 1988-Abbotsford 1989-Penticton 1990-Penticton 1991-Whistler 1992-Penticton 1993-Penticton 1994-Penticton 1995-Kelowna 1996-Penticton 1997-Kelowna 1998-Nanaimo 1999-Penticton 2000-Kelowna 2001-Prince George 2002-Penticton 2003-Vernon 2004-Prince George 2005-Victoria 2006-Langley 2007-Whistler 2008-Penticton 2009-Vancouver 2010-Prince George 2011-Penticton 2012-Whistler 2013-Sun Peaks 2014-Penticton 2015-SunPeaks 2015-2016 BC Hockey Constitution CONSTITUTION Article One – Name 1.1 The name of the Society is the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association (BCAHA). For legal purposes, the name shall be the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association, but for all other purposes, the organization shall be known as BC Hockey. Article Two – Purpose 2.1 The Society is the self-governing body of amateur hockey in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. 2.2 The Society represents British Columbia and the Yukon Territory nationally and as an unalterable provision, this Society shall be affiliated with Hockey Canada. 2.3 As an unalterable provision, the purpose of this Society shall be not for profit. 2.4 The objectives of the Society are: a) To foster, improve and perpetuate the game of Amateur Hockey in the Province; b) To develop sport participation, including recruitment and retention initiatives; c) To secure the enforcement of the rules of the game as adopted by the Society; d) To supervise and carry out the competitions for the championship of British Columbia; e) To emphasize and encourage the involvement of those volunteers who put the interests of the game ahead of their personal interests; f) To elevate the awareness of the responsibilities of the Hockey Public in ensuring the game is played in a positive environment; g) To provide a safe playing environment, including participation in the hockeyʼs national insurance program. h) To assist registered participants in their pursuit of excellence by providing effective programs and services through available resources; i) To monitor and review services, benefits and programs available to registered participants in order to meet their ever changing needs; 19 BC Hockey Constitution j) 2015-2016 To present a common voice on behalf of the Members in all discussions that could affect them at the National and International level; k) The Society dedicates itself to the advancement of Amateur Hockey for all individuals in British Columbia through progressive leadership by ensuring meaningful opportunities and enjoyable experiences in a sportsmanlike environment; l) To actively promote and support equal access to hockey programs and services for all regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, racial origin or religion. 2.5 In the event that the Society should at any time be wound up or dissolved, the remaining assets after payment of all debts and liabilities shall be turned over to a recognized charitable organization with the same objectives in the province of British Columbia or the Yukon Territory as directed by the members. Should the Society, which received charitable gaming funds from licensed charitable gaming and/or direct charitable access, at any time dissolve or cease to exist, have any and all gaming monies or assets purchased with gaming funds held at the date of dissolution or cessation of existence these/they shall be distributed by the Society to a recognized charitable organization or organizations in British Columbia having a similar charitable purpose. This provision is unalterable. 20 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws BYLAWS Bylaw One – Overview Definitions 101 Amateur Senior and Junior Teams A group of not less than 12 players, one of which must be a goaltender and a group of team officials at least one (1) of which must be a coach. (see BC Hockey Regulation Two) 102 Amateur Hockey Leagues Senior and Junior leagues operating with three (3) or more member teams from the same category of the same division playing a minimum of six (6) home and six (6) away games in a regular league schedule. (Does not apply to minor hockey) 103 Amateur Hockey Associations Group of Minor Hockey Teams, operating under a constitution/bylaws and offering programming within a geographic subdivision as approved by the societyʼs Board. 104 Districts The Society shall be divided into eight Districts as follows, and shall be known as: a) East Kootenay b) Lower Mainland c) North Central d) Northeast/Yukon e) Northwestern f) Okanagan-Mainline g) Vancouver Island – including Powell River h) West Kootenay 105 District Amateur Hockey Associations District Amateur Hockey Associations shall be responsible for organizing and administering Minor Hockey Leagues within the Districts and coordinating such programs and other areas of activity within the District as their member Minor Hockey Associations shall determine. District Amateur Hockey Associations shall be as follows: a) East Kootenay East Kootenay MHA b) Lower Mainland Pacific Coast AHA c) North Central Cariboo AHA d) Northeast/Yukon i. Peace River District MHA ii. Yukon AHA 21 BC Hockey Bylaws e) f) g) h) Northwest Okanagan-Mainline Vancouver Island West Kootenay 2015-2016 North West District MHA Okanagan-Mainline AHA Vancouver Island AHA West Kootenay MHA Custody and Use of Seal 106 The seal of the Society shall not be affixed to any instrument except by authority of a resolution of the Societyʼs Board and in the presence of at least one (1) member of the Societyʼs Board and the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer, and the said seal shall remain in the custody of the Chief Executive Officer of the Society. Inspection of Records and Books 107 Upon five (5) days written notice to the Chief Executive Officer of the Society, the Records and Books of the Society shall be made available for inspection to its members at the Societyʼs office during normal office hours. Official Rules of Order 108 Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised are the Official rules of order covering all meetings of the Society, except where they are at difference with the Societyʼs Constitution and Bylaws in which case the Societyʼs Constitution and Bylaws shall take precedence. 22 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws Bylaw Two – Membership 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 The Society shall be composed of: a) Amateur Senior and Junior Teams, b) Amateur Hockey Leagues, c) Amateur Hockey Associations, d) Amateur District Hockey Associations, e) Associate Members, and f) Persons serving on the Societyʼs Board operating within the Province of British Columbia and affiliated Yukon Territory, willing to comply with and abide by the Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations and Rules of the Society. Membership shall be acquired by registering with the Chief Executive Officer, subject to Bylaw 200 of the Society. Each member Association, League and Team shall adopt and maintain a Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations not contrary to the Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations of this Society, and shall not at any time make any amendments of its Constitution, Bylaws or Regulations conflicting with the Constitution, Bylaws or Regulations of this Society. For the purposes of the preceding paragraph, Associations, Leagues and Teams are authorized to adopt or amend their Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations so long as provisions of such Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations are more restrictive than the equivalent provisions (if any) of the Society or Hockey Canada. All new applications for membership from all Leagues shall be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer for presentation to the Societyʼs Board for their consideration. Teams shall be required to affiliate within a member League, except in areas where no league exists. All new applications for team relocation in the Major Senior Mens AAA division and all applications for reclassification to the Major Senior Mens AAA division must contain the following to be considered: a) $200.00 certified cheque as a non-refundable application fee per team. b) Name of city, town, village or municipality where teams are to be located. c) Written proof of arena availability. d) Written report from the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer, 23 BC Hockey Bylaws e) f) g) h) NOTE: 207 24 1) 2015-2016 with input from the applicable Districtʼs representative on Minor Committee in regard to the feelings of the other Society members (where the applicant proposes to locate) and also a written report from the Societyʼs Leagues operating in that district. Complete list of Owners, Directorships, Manager and Coach. An outline of the numbers and the areas from which the players would be drawn. Specify any proposed affiliation. Written documentation as to acceptance into a League in good standing, which is affiliated with the Society. All applications must be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer by August 15 of the season they are to operate. 2) A decision of acceptance or rejection is entirely a matter for the discretion of the Society and is to be made by the Societyʼs Board. 3) It is the responsibility of the League the applicant wishes to enter to supply a copy of the written application for a new franchise to the Societyʼs Office immediately upon request. All new applications for membership and/or team relocation in the Senior AA, A, C Recreational and Female Junior divisions must contain the following to be considered: a) Name of city, town, village or municipality where teams are to be located. b) Written proof of arena availability. c) Complete list of Owners, Directorships, Manager and Coach. d) An outline of the numbers and the areas from which the players would be drawn. e) Specific details of any proposed affiliation. f) Written documentation as to acceptance into a League in good standing, which is affiliated with the Society. g) Written report from the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer, with input from the applicable Districtʼs representative on Minor Committee in regard to the feelings of the other Society members (where the applicant proposed to locate) 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws 208 All new Senior AA, A, C Recreational and Female Junior applications shall be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer for presentation to the Board for their consideration. A decision of acceptance or rejection is entirely a matter for the discretion of the Society and is to be made by the Societyʼs Board. 209 All new applications for membership and/or team relocation in the Male Junior division must contain the following to be considered: a) $200.00 certified cheque as a non-refundable application fee per team. b) Name of city, town, village or municipality where teams are to be located. c) Written proof of arena availability. d) Written report from the District Association for the District within which the applicant proposes to locate. e) Written report from the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer, with input from the applicable Districtʼs representative on Minor Committee in regard to the feelings of the other Society members (where the applicant proposes to locate) and also a written report from the Societyʼs Leagues operating in that district. f) Complete list of Owners, Directorships, Manager and Coach. g) An outline of the numbers and the areas from which the players would be drawn. h) Specify any proposed affiliation. i) Written documentation as to acceptance into a League in good standing, which is affiliated with the Society. 210 In the Male Junior Division: a) All Junior new membership applications are to be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer no later than April 1 prior to the season applicant wishes to operate. b) All Team relocation applications are to be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer no later than May 1of the season applicant wishes to operate. A decision of acceptance or rejection is entirely a matter for the discretion of the Society and is to be made on or before June 15 of the season the applicant wishes to operate. The decision is to be made by the Societyʼs Board. 25 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016 NOTE: It is the responsibility of the League the applicant wishes to enter to supply a copy of the written application for a new franchise to the Societyʼs Office immediately upon request. 211 Male Junior division teams shall annually make declaration of their ownership structure (including any changes to the control of the shares or assets of the team). This declaration shall be included in the team membership application requirements prior to each season. 212 All new applications from a Minor Hockey Association shall contain the following to be considered: a) copy of the proposed boundaries of the Association; b) written proof of arena availability; c) list of Association Directors or Executive; d) written documentation confirming their membership in their local District Association, which is affiliated with the Society; and e) a copy of their Constitution and Bylaws. All new Minor Hockey Association applications must be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer for presentation to the Societyʼs Board for their consideration. 213 All Minor Hockey teams may become members only if registered by a member Minor Hockey Association, subject to acceptance by the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer for presentation to the Board for their consideration. 214 Minor Hockey Associations shall be required to affiliate with their District Association. 215 All new applications for membership from District Hockey Associations shall be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer for presentation to the Societyʼs Board for their consideration and shall contain the following to be considered: a) a copy of the proposed boundaries of the Association; b) list of Association Directors or Executive; c) written documentation confirming member associations or member leagues (which are affiliated with this Society) that will be members of the District Association; d) a copy of their Constitution and Bylaws. 26 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws NOTE: Should the Societyʼs Board find the application to be in order, then a resolution to amend Bylaws 104 and 105 of the Society shall be submitted for consideration at the following Annual General Meeting of the Society. 216 All new applications for Associate Membership shall be forwarded to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer for presentation to the Societyʼs Board of Directors for their consideration. 217 Associate Members shall take what steps they deem necessary for the registration and administration of personnel in teams, leagues, and groups which are strictly within their own organizations, and shall report such registrations to the society annually in the same manner as Members. 218 Associate Member teams shall be eligible to compete only for trophies offered for competition by teams representing Associate Members. 219 All games played under jurisdiction of the Society and the qualifications of all persons participating in such games shall be in conformity with the Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations and Rules of the Society. 220 Any violation of the Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations or Rules of the Society or decisions of the Societyʼs Board by any member of this Society shall render such member liable to suspension and/or such disciplinary action that may be deemed necessary. 221 The membership year of the Society shall commence on August 15 and end on August 14 of the following year. 222 Membership in the Society shall cease where: a) The member delivers a resignation, in writing, to the Chief Executive Officer of the Society or by mailing it to the address of the Society, or b) The member is expelled, or i. A member may be suspended or expelled for willful violation of the Societyʼs Constitution or Bylaws or for any other serious breach of rules or regulations. ii. Where a member is suspended or expelled, the member shall forfeit all rights and privileges in organized hockey in the Society until such time as the said member, is re-instated as a member in good standing. 27 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016 iii. c) A member may be expelled by a special resolution of the Societyʼs members passed at a Society General Meeting. 1. A notice of special resolution for expulsion shall be accompanied by a brief statement of the reason or reasons for the proposed expulsion. 2. The member who is the subject of the proposed resolution shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Societyʼs General Meeting before the special resolution is put to vote. The member has not been in good standing for 12 consecutive months. i. A member who has failed to pay current annual assessments or any other subscription or debt due and owing by the member to the Society shall be deemed to be not in good standing. ii. A member under suspension is not in good standing until the period of suspension has been served. Life Membership and Honorary Officer 223 As an honour, the highest that may be bestowed by this Society, the Societyʼs Board at an Annual General Meeting of the Society may elect a member of this Society as an Honorary Life Member. a) The member must have served this Society as an Board Member for at least ten (10) full terms and rendered outstanding or meritorious service in accordance with Article 2 of the Societyʼs Constitution. b) Nominations for Life Membership must be forwarded in writing to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer ninety (90) days prior to the Annual General Meeting of the Society detailing the service for which the honour is bestowed. c) Life Members shall act in an advisory capacity to the Societyʼs Board, exercising all of the privileges of Board Members (except where otherwise restricted by the Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations of the Society) but shall have voting privileges only at the Societyʼs Annual and Special General Meetings. 28 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws d) 224 The expenses of Life Members when attending Annual or Special General Meetings of the Society shall be borne by the Society. e) The number of Life Memberships of this Society shall be limited to five (5) active members. An Honorary Chair of the Board may be appointed annually to the Societyʼs Board for a one (1) year term. Bylaw Three – Registered Participants 300 301 302 In addition to the Members, the Society recognizes that its Registered Participants contribute to the success of the Society. Any person or similar entity registered with the Society or any of its Members, or any person, affiliated with or associated with, in any capacity whatsoever, any club, team, league, sports school or similar entity participating in games or activities of any kind sponsored or organized by the Society or any of its Members, including but not limited to the parents or legal guardians of any minor aged participant registered in the Society programming, shall not have membership status in the Society but, rather, shall be referred to throughout these Bylaws as a “Registered Participant”. Participation in the Societyʼs programming is voluntary. Registration within programming offered by the Society or one of its Members entails acceptance by the Registered Participant, including the parents or legal guardians of any minor aged Registered Participant of the final and binding authority of rules and decisions of the Board, adherence to and observance of the Bylaws, Regulations, Playing Rules and Policies of the Society and acceptance of and subscription to such insurance coverage and Registered Participant registration fees as may be approved and made mandatory from time to time by the Board. 29 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016 Discipline and Suspension 303 The Chair of the Board shall have the power to suspend, fine or take such disciplinary action that may be deemed necessary against any Registered Participant for failure to comply with the Bylaws, Regulations and Policies of the Society or of Hockey Canada, or of the Playing Rules, or for unsportsmanlike conduct on or off the ice, or abuse of Officials. The power to the Chair of the Board to suspend, fine or take disciplinary action may be delegated. A player may not be fined. 304 Any suspension to a Registered Participant imposed under these Bylaws shall continue until the requirements for lifting the suspension have been met, unless modified by the Appeal Committee in accordance with Bylaw Eight. 30 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws Bylaw Four – Meetings 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 The Annual General Meeting of the Society shall be held at the call of the Societyʼs Chair of the Board, on a weekend during the month of June each year. Special General Meetings of the Society may be called at the discretion of the Societyʼs Chair of the Board. At the conclusion of each Annual General Meeting of the Society the Societyʼs Chair of the Board will state the date of the next Annual General Meeting of the Society. Notice of the Annual General Meeting and Special General Meetings of the Society shall be sent to all those qualified to attend, at least thirty (30) days prior to such meeting. Notice shall be given in writing and shall state the business to be brought before the meeting. The order of business at the Annual General Meeting of the Society shall be: a) Reception of Credentials, b) “Adoption of Minutes” of the last Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting of the Society, c) Chair of the Boardʼs Address, d) Reading of correspondence, e) Reports of Board in writing, f) Reports of Chief Executive Officer, g) Reports of Special Committees, h) Amendments of the Constitution, Bylaws, i) General Business, j) Election of Board. No delegate shall be admitted to the Annual or Special General Meeting of the Society unless that delegate has presented to the Societyʼs Credentials Committee a certificate of the delegateʼs appointment signed by the Chair of the Board or Secretary of the delegateʼs Team, League, Association or District Association. At all General Meetings of the Society, a quorum shall consist of not less than fifty (50) of the voting members entitled to be present. Voting at General Meetings 407 At the Annual General Meeting and all Special General Meetings of the Society, member Teams, District Amateur 31 BC Hockey Bylaws 408 409 410 411 412 2015-2016 Hockey Associations, Leagues and Associations duly organized and affiliated for the season immediately following, in active competition during the year preceding the Annual General Meeting of the Society, and in good standing shall be entitled to be represented by delegates and exercise votes as follows: a) Each team registered on Hockey Canada registration certificates - one (1) vote. b) Each District Amateur Hockey Association – one (1) vote for the Association and one (1) vote for each registered League, Pee Wee and above, within which Hockey Canada registered Teams participate. c) Each Amateur Hockey Association - one (1) vote. d) Each Amateur Hockey League - one (1) vote. e) Each Recreational Team (above minor) - one (1) vote. f) Associate members shall not be entitled to vote. The Chair of the Board of the Society shall only vote in the case of a tie. Members of the Societyʼs Board (excluding the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer) shall be entitled to vote on all questions. A delegate or Societyʼs Board member may bear proxy and voting privileges for not more than three (3) Teams, Leagues or Associations but in no case shall such delegate or Societyʼs Board member have more than three (3) votes. All proxy votes representing Teams, Leagues and Associations shall be by a certificate appointment signed by the Chair of the Board or Secretary of such Teams, Leagues, Association or District Association. Each member of the Societyʼs Board shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote as a Board Member. Expenses - General Meetings 413 The expenses of members of the Societyʼs Board, or members of other Standing Committees when attending Annual or Special Meetings as approved by the Chair of the Board shall be borne by the Society on the following basis: a) The most economical air fare, or if travelling by car a rate per kilometer as set by the Societyʼs Finance Committee (not to exceed the non-taxable limit as defined by the CRA) b) The expenses of a candidate for elected or appointed 32 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws office who is not a member of the Societyʼs Board when attending the Annual General Meeting of the Society shall be paid as outlined above provided the candidate is elected or appointed to the Societyʼs Board at that Annual General Meeting of the Society. Amendments to the Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations 414 Resolutions to amend or alter the Constitution, Bylaws, and Regulations can only be made at the Annual General Meeting of this Society after specific notice in writing by March 15 to the Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer. 415 Resolutions to amend or alter the Societyʼs Constitution, Bylaws or Regulations may be submitted by members of the Societyʼs Board, or members of the Society as per Bylaw Two of the Societyʼs Constitution. 416 Notice of Motion may be waived to amend the Societyʼs Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations providing each member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting agrees in writing. 417 The Societyʼs Chief Executive Officer shall communicate such proposed amendments or alterations to the Societyʼs Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations to each member thirty (30) days prior to the Annual General Meeting of the Society. 418 Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws of the Society shall require a majority of not less than 75% of the members voting. 419 Amendments to the Regulations of the Society require a majority of the members voting. 420 Any amendments or changes to the Constitution, Bylaws or Regulations of this Society shall take effect immediately. 33 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016 Bylaw Five – Board of Directors Role 501 502 503 The Board shall manage, or supervise the management of, the activities and affairs of the Society, and is accountable to the Members which it serves. The Board may delegate any, but not all, of their responsibilities. The Board shall have the authority to delegate those responsibilities, duties and authority that may be lawfully delegated to the Chief Executive Officer or to a Committee, Work Group or Member of the Society, or to any third party to assist it in carrying out its responsibilities. The Board may make, or cause to be made, for the Society, in its name, any kind of contract which the Society may lawfully enter into and, save as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, generally may exercise all such other powers and do all such acts and things as the Society, by its charter or otherwise, is authorized to exercise and do. Composition and Eligibility 504 The Board shall consist of nine (9) Directors, including the Chair, elected by the Members 505 All Directors, within thirty (30) days of taking office, shall divest themselves of any active executive position with a Member organization including, without limitation, a position on the board of directors of any such Member, or any position as a team official. Any person seeking election as a Director shall declare any conflict of interest in advance of seeking election. 506 Paid employees of the Society are not eligible for election as a Director. 507 In order to qualify to become or act as a Director, an individual must not be: a) under the age of 18 years, b) found by any court, in Canada or elsewhere, to be incapable of managing the individualʼs own affairs, c) an undischarged bankrupt, or d) convicted in or outside of British Columbia of an offence in connection with the promotion, formation or management of a corporation or unincorporated entity, or of an offence involving fraud, unless i. the court orders otherwise, ii. five years have elapsed since the last to occur of 34 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws 1. iii. the expiration of the period set for suspension of the passing of sentence without a sentence having been passed, 2. full payment of any fine imposed, 3. the conclusion of the term of any imprisonment, and 4. the conclusion of the term of any probation imposed, or a pardon was granted or issued or a record suspension was ordered under the Criminal Records Act (Canada) and the pardon or record suspension, as the case may be, has not been revoked or ceased to have effect. Board Meetings 508 A meeting of the Board may be called by the Chair of the Board or by any other three (3) Directors. 509 Notice and the agenda for any Board meeting shall be provided to each Director at least seven (7) days before such meeting. Notice may be waived or abridged with the consent of every Director who has not received the prescribed seven (7) daysʼ notice. 510 At all Board meetings, a quorum shall consist of a majority of the Directors. 511 A Director may participate in a Board meeting by means of a telephonic, electronic, or other communications facility that permits all participants to communicate adequately with each other during the meeting. A Director participating in this manner shall be taken to be present at the meeting. 512 The Chair of the Board, at any time, may take a vote of the Board via mail, electronic mail or facsimile with the motion and the results of the vote to be recorded in the minutes of the next Board meeting. 513 Questions arising by way of motion at any Board meeting shall be decided by a majority vote of the Directors present, unless a larger proportion of the votes is required under these Bylaws. Each Director is authorized to exercise one (1) vote. The Chair of the Board shall vote only in the event of a tie. Proxies are not accepted at any Board meeting. 514 Any Member or any individual may attend any Board meeting upon the invitation of the Chair of the Board. 35 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016 Duties and Responsibilities of Directors 515 A Director of the Society, when exercising the powers and performing the functions of a Director of the Society, a) must act honestly and in good faith and with a view to the best interests of the Society, b) must exercise the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent individual would exercise in comparable circumstances, c) must act in accordance with the Act and its regulations, d) must act in accordance with the Bylaws of the Society, and e) when exercising the powers and performing the functions of a Director of the Society, must act with a view to the purposes of the society. 516 Directors of the Society must adhere to Disclosure of Interest as outlined in Part 3, Section 27 of the Act and its regulations and any Society conflict of interest policies. Duties and Responsibilities of the Chair 517 The Chair of the Board shall preside at all meetings of the Board and Annual and Special General Meetings. In the absence of the Chair of the Board, the Board shall designate a Director to serve as Acting Chair for that meeting. 518 The Chair of the Board will perform the following duties: a) Ensure meetings are efficiently managed and decision making is transparent. b) Ensures a Board work plan is developed annually that distributes the Boardʼs work amongst the Directors, while providing opportunities for Directors to develop skills, understand the organizationʼs culture and programs, and build relationships with staff and volunteers. c) Appoint Committee and Work Group chairs in consultation with the Board. d) Appoint a Credentials Committee in advance of each Annual or Special General Meeting. e) Ensure Directors do not interfere in operations. f) Ensure Directors comply with the Bylaws, Regulations and Policies. 36 2015-2016 g) h) i) j) BC Hockey Bylaws Ensure communications and accountability to Members and other key stakeholders and the public are adequate. Suspend, fine or take other disciplinary action or delegate to others the power to suspend. Represent the Society, in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer, on matters involving the government, Members, Registered Participants, external agencies, the media, and Hockey Canada Exercise all duties and powers of the Board when, in the case of emergency, it is impractical for the Chair to obtain a vote of the Board. Duties and Responsibilities of the Board 519 The Board shall govern the affairs of the Society in accordance with the provisions of the Societyʼs Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations, Playing Rules, and Policies. 520 In addition to any other powers which are conferred upon the Board by law or these Bylaws, the Board shall have the power to: a) Establish terms of reference and operating procedures for Members, the Board, Standing Committees, Divisional Committees and Task Groups, Work Groups and Program Committees and Delivery Groups and to review and revise such terms of reference and operating procedures, as warranted. b) Establish, adopt, review, and amend Policies. c) Make proposals for new Bylaws and Regulations or to amend, or repeal existing Bylaws, and Regulations. d) Settle all questions not provided for in the Societyʼs Bylaws, Regulations or Policies. e) Overrule any decision, of any Member, that is inconsistent with any decision by the Board or the Bylaws, Regulations, Policies and Playing Rules of the Society, including any decision by a Member which makes a provincial or national ruling less restrictive f) Formulate and monitor the implementation of the strategic plan of the Society. g) Approve the annual operating plan as prepared by the Chief Executive Officer. 37 BC Hockey Bylaws h) i) j) k) l) m) n) o) p) q) r) s) 2015-2016 Appoint and dismiss the Chairs of the Nominating and Appeal Committees. Appoint and dismiss members of the Standing Committees and Program Committees. Appoint and dismiss the Chief Executive Officer of the Society, approve the Chief Executive Officerʼs compensation, and conduct an annual performance review. Enter agreements from time to time with Hockey Canada, other Branches, or any other organization regarding matters of mutual interest that are consistent with the Societyʼs objectives. Establish policies for entering into and approving contracts. Set direction for championship competitions of the Society and for exhibition and all-star games for member leagues, above minor and District Associations. Grant or refuse all new membership applications, team relocations, and category reclassification, as presented by a report of the Chief Executive Officer. Approve the geographic boundaries of Districts. Approve the annual budget of the Society and approve adjustments thereto. Present any changes to the annual membership fees and other fees and assessments to the Members for approval. Add to any Reserve Funds of the Society. Recommend to the Members, at the Annual General Meeting, the appointment of an independent auditor. Terms of Office 521 A Director shall serve a two (2) year term unless otherwise specified in the Bylaws. The term shall commence at the end of the Annual General Meeting at which the Director was elected, and terminate at the end of the Annual General Meeting occurring approximately two (2) years later. 522 No Director whose term is expiring may run for re-election at an Annual General Meeting if that Director has already served on the Board for at least eight (8) consecutive years on or before the commencement date of that Annual General Meeting. Any such Director shall not be eligible to stand for election to the Board, other than for the position of Chair, for a 38 2015-2016 523 BC Hockey Bylaws period of two (2) consecutive years thereafter. No individual may serve more than two (2) consecutive two (2) year terms as Chair of the Board. Nominations 524 Nominations for the position of Director may only be submitted by a Member of the Society or the Chair of the Nominating Committee. No Member may submit a number of nominations that exceeds the number of Directorsʼ positions available for election. 525 Nominations from the floor at the Annual General Meeting are not permitted. Election of the Chair 526 The Members shall elect the Chair of the Board for a two (2) year term at an Annual General Meeting year using the procedure generally described above in this Bylaw. 527 The following individuals are eligible to stand for election as Chair of the Board: a) any current elected Director whose term does not expire at the Annual General Meeting where the election is occurring; or b) any individual nominated for the position of elected Director in accordance with this Bylaw. 528 The candidate receiving the most votes, and not less than 50% of the valid ballots cast, shall be declared elected as Chair of the Board. If no candidate receives 50% or more of the valid ballots cast, or if more than one Chair of the Board candidate receives the highest number of votes, then there shall be a further ballot. On such further ballot, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes and the second highest number of votes shall remain on the ballot, while all other candidates shall be removed from the ballot (except in the event that other candidates are tied with the candidate receiving the second highest number of votes in which case such tied candidates shall remain on the ballot). Voting will continue until one of the tied candidates has received the most votes and at least 50% of valid ballots cast. In the event of the candidates remaining tied for the most votes through three consecutive ballots, the Chair of the Board shall be selected by a random draw conducted by the Chair of the Nominating Committee, from among the tied candidates. 39 BC Hockey Bylaws 529 530 2015-2016 Following the election of the Chair of the Board at the Annual General Meeting, all of the remaining nominees, including nominees described who unsuccessfully ran for the position of Chair of the Board, shall be eligible to run for the vacant Board positions. Any individual who is elected as Chair of the Board shall immediately resign from his previous position as a Director, and elections to fill the positions of the elected Directors whose terms have expired and the Directorʼs position vacated by the new Board Chair shall proceed. Election of Directors 531 At each Annual General Meeting, elections shall be held to fill the positions of the elected Directors whose terms have expired and to fill any vacancies. The election of Directors shall be conducted by secret written ballot. The names of all of the nominees for Directorsʼ positions shall appear on the ballot. 532 Any time both two (2) year and one (1) year terms are open the elections shall have the four (4) nominees receiving the greatest number of votes serve a two (2) year term, and the nominee receiving the next highest number of votes serve the one (1) year term(s). 533 Each Delegate or Director in attendance at the Annual General Meeting shall receive a number of ballots equal to the number of votes that the Delegate or Director is entitled to cast. Any ballot containing votes for a number of nominees greater than the number of available Directorsʼ positions shall be considered spoiled and shall not count as a vote cast when calculating the number of votes necessary to constitute a majority. The available Board positions shall be filled by the nominees receiving the most votes. 534 If there is a tie for the final Directorʼs position or positions, the names of the tied nominees shall appear on a new ballot, and the voting procedure shall continue until all of the Directors positions have been filled. In the event of the candidates remaining tied for the final position or positions through three consecutive ballots, the final Directorʼs position or positions shall be filled by a random draw conducted by the Chair of the Nominating Committee, from among the tied nominees. 535 Upon the completion of the elections, only the names of the elected Directors shall be announced at the Annual General 40 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws Meeting by the Chair of the Nominating Committee. All election ballots will be destroyed after those names are announced. Transition Provisions [Note: applies to the 2015-16 Season only] 536 At the Annual General Meeting at which these Bylaws are approved by the Members, the following Directors in waiting will be elected by the Members: a) The Chair to serve until the next Annual General Meeting; b) Four Directors, each for a two (2) year term from the time they take office; and c) Four Directors, each for a one (1) year term from the time they take office. d) Upon these Bylaws coming into force: e) The Board who were in office pursuant to the immediately preceding Bylaws will cease to hold office; and f) The Directors and Chair in waiting, who are elected pursuant to Bylaws 526 – 530 and Bylaws 531 – 535 will take office. Every Annual General Meeting held after the Directors in waiting take office will hold elections for the Directors and Chair position pursuant to Bylaws 531 through to 534 and not pursuant to Bylaw 536. Board Vacancies 537 Any Board position shall be automatically vacated if a Director: a) resigns from office by delivering a written resignation to the Chair of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer of the Society; b) is found by a court to be incapable of managing his or her own affairs; c) becomes bankrupt; d) dies; or e) is removed by the Members in accordance with this Bylaw. Removal or Suspension of Director 538 A Director may be removed from office by the Members in accordance with Part 3, Section 31 of the Act. 539 The Board shall provide that Director with a statement of the reason or reasons for the proposed suspension, at least thirty (30) days prior to the Board meeting at which the proposed suspension is to be voted on. The statement shall include a 41 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016 notice of the place and time when the Board will be meeting to vote on the suspension. The Director shall be given an opportunity to be heard and the matter will be considered by the Board at the time cited in the notice. The motion by the Board to suspend a Director requires no less that a seventyfive percent (75%) majority of those entitled to vote to pass. The Director whose suspension is proposed shall not be entitled to vote on the motion. In exceptional circumstances, a Director may be indefinitely suspended by the Board Chair pending a Board hearing. Filling a Board Vacancy 540 Where a vacancy occurs on the Board, the following procedure shall apply: a) The Board shall notify the Chair of the Nominating Committee, who shall then solicit nominations from the Members for candidates to fill the vacancy. b) The Board shall elect from the list provided a Director to act on an interim basis until the next Annual General Meeting. c) The Members shall fill the vacancy at the next Annual General Meeting, using the election procedure generally described previously. 541 A vacancy in the Chair of the Board position shall be filled using the following procedure: a) The Board shall elect from within their numbers an individual to act as Interim Chair until the Members elect a new Chair; and b) The Board shall notify the Chair of the Nominating Committee, who shall then solicit nominations from the Members for candidates to fill the vacancy. The Members shall fill the vacancy at the next Annual General Meeting, using the election procedure generally described previously. 42 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws Bylaw Six – Chief Executive Officer Duties and Responsibilities 601 The Chief Executive Officer shall be appointed by the Board, shall be answerable to the Board, and shall report to the Board through the Chair of the Board. 602 The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the day to day operations of the Society with authority as provided in these Bylaws or as delegated by the Chair of the Board. 603 The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible for: a) implementing decisions and policies approved by the Board and by the Members at Annual General Meetings; b) all matters involving the staffing of the Society, and coordinating and overseeing the work of the Societyʼs staff; c) preparing an annual operating plan d) reporting operational outcomes to the Board; e) recording minutes of all meetings of the Society and the Board; f) the financial records of the Society; g) receiving all applications for new membership and changes in membership and presenting to the Board for approval; h) accepting and validating Hockey Canada player registrations subject to the Societyʼs and Hockey Canada regulations; i) disclosing, in the manner outlined in the Act, any personal interest in a contract or matter that may be considered by the Directors; j) interpreting the Bylaws, Regulations and Policies of the Society; and k) representing the Society, in conjunction with the Chair, on matters involving the government, Members, Registered Participants, external agencies, the media, and Hockey Canada. 604 The Chief Executive Officer shall attend, and shall have speaking privileges at all meetings designated by the Chair of the Board, including all Board Meetings and Annual and Special General Meetings. The Chief Executive Officer shall not have a vote at any of these meetings. 43 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016 Bylaw Seven – Committees, Work Groups and Task Groups Standing Committees 701 The Standing Committees of the Society are as follows: Governance, Audit and Finance, Hockey Development, Human Resources, Risk Management, Nominations, and Code of Conduct. 702 With the exception of the Nominating Committee, the Chair of each Standing Committee, shall be a member of the Board, and shall be appointed by the Chair of the Board. 703 The composition of each Standing Committee except the Nominating Committee shall be determined by the Board. Each Standing Committee shall be composed of a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of six (6) individuals, including the Committee Chair. 704 The terms of reference of the Standing Committees shall be set out in policies established by the Board and shall be available to the Members. Each Standing Committee may propose changes to its terms of reference to the Board. 705 At all Standing Committee meetings, a majority of the individuals who serve on that Committee shall constitute a quorum. 706 Attendance at Standing Committee meetings shall be limited to the individuals serving on that Committee, any Director approved by the Chair of the Board to attend and such other persons as may be invited by the Committee Chair. 707 Any individual serving on a Standing Committee shall hold office at the pleasure of the Chair of the Board and may be removed from office at any time at the absolute discretion of the Chair of the Board. Conduct Committee 708 The Conduct Committee is responsible for establishing and monitoring standards of behaviour, identifying inappropriate behaviours, promoting proactive strategies, establishing and monitoring disciplinary policy and establishing and monitoring dispute resolution processes Finance Committee 709 The Finance Committee is responsible for oversight related to the Societyʼs auditing and reporting, financial policies and strategies, and financial risk management. 44 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws Governance Committee 710 The Governance Committee is responsible for advising the Board on matters relating to the Societyʼs governance processes and policies, structure, evaluation of the Board effectiveness, education and evaluation of Board Directors, and for establishing policies for the hiring and evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer. Hockey Development Committee 711 The Hockey Development Committee is responsible for the general oversight of the Societyʼs development programs by ensuring the establishment of program practice standards, monitoring compliance with such standards, monitoring performance of programs against approved objectives, and providing regulation and budget recommendations. Human Resources Committee 712 The Human Resources Committee is responsible for overseeing the establishment of employment policies for the Societyʼs staff and for policies related to volunteers, and for monitoring compliance with those policies Nominating Committee 713 The Nominating Committee is responsible for ensuring, on a continuing basis, that the Societyʼs Board of Directors is composed of qualified and skilled persons capable of, and committed to, providing effective governance leadership to the Society. The Nominating Committee should attempt to attract candidates who, among other things: represent diversity of gender; diversity of ethnicity; a diversity of geographical location, a diversity of hockey experience and have specific skills and attributes beneficial to serving as a Director while meeting the eligibility requirements for being a Director. 714 The Chair of the Nominating Committee and its other committee members shall be individuals who are at armsʼ length from the Board. 715 The Chair of the Nominating Committee shall oversee any election conducted under Bylaw Four, including ensuring that the names of all candidates running for the Chair of the Board position or any other elected position on the Board appear on 45 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016 the official ballots, distributing and collecting the ballots, counting the votes, announcing the results, and destroying the ballots immediately thereafter. Risk Management Committee 716 The Risk Management Committee is responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of a comprehensive risk management program and for monitoring compliance with program standards and objectives. Work Groups and Task Groups 717 The Chair of the Board, in consultation with the Board and the Chief Executive Officer, may establish Work Groups to undertake a specific issue or project that is to be completed within a defined period of time and provide a report to the Board. The Chair of the Board shall have the authority to appoint the individuals who will serve on any such Work Group. A Work Group shall be dissolved after it has completed its assigned mandate 718 The Chief Executive Officer may establish Task Groups to assist the Society in completing specific operational plan tasks and to appoint, in consultations with the Chair of the Board or the Branch Program Co-ordinators, as appropriate, the individuals who will serve on any such Task Group. Divisional Committees 719 The Divisional Committees are recommending bodies responsible for making recommendations related to athlete development, for providing opportunities for discussion and communication between divisional or between regional representatives and for providing recommendations to the Board regarding key issues 720 The Divisional Committees of the Society are as follows: Adult Male, Female, Junior, and Minor. 721 The Chair of each Divisional Committee and any Vice-Chair shall be appointed by the Chair of the Board. 722 The composition of each Divisional Committee shall be determined by the Board. 723 The terms of reference of the Divisional Committees shall be set out in policies established by the Board and shall be available to the Members. Each Divisional Committee may propose changes to its terms of reference to the Board. 46 2015-2016 724 725 726 BC Hockey Bylaws At all Divisional Committee meetings, a majority of the individuals who serve on that Committee shall constitute a quorum. Attendance at Divisional Committee meetings shall be limited to the individuals serving on that Committee, any Director approved by the Chair of the Board to attend and such other persons as may be invited by the Committee Chair. Any individual serving on a Divisional Committee shall hold office at the pleasure of the Chair of the Board and may be removed from office at any time at the absolute discretion of the Chair of the Board. Adult Male Committee 727 The Adult Male Committee is responsible for making recommendations for athlete development within Senior recreational and competitive hockey, for sharing best practices, and for providing the Board with advice on key issues affecting adult male hockey. Female Committee 728 The Female Committee is responsible for making recommendations for athlete development related to Junior and Senior recreational and competitive hockey, for sharing best practices, and for providing the Board with advice on key issues affecting female hockey. Junior Committee 729 The Junior Committee is responsible for making recommendations for the business and operational relationships of Junior A and Junior B teams and leagues, for making recommendations for athlete development within male Junior hockey, for sharing best practices in these areas, and for providing the Board with advice on key issues affecting junior hockey. Minor Committee 730 The Minor Committee is a consulting body advising on proposed changes to policy which directly affect the minor hockey membership, by way of consultation during the development of and prior to the implementation of such adjustments, is responsible for making recommendations for athlete development within the recreational and competitive 47 BC Hockey Bylaws 731 2015-2016 streams of minor hockey, for sharing best practices, and for providing the Board with advice on key issues affecting minor hockey. The District Amateur Hockey Associations shall be responsible for the supervision and general conduct of all levels of minor hockey in the district with the exception of Midget AAA. Program Committees and Delivery Groups 732 The Program Committees of the Society are as follows: Coaching, Female High Performance, Female Midget AAA, Male High Performance, Male Midget AAA, Officiating, Safety, and School Programming. 733 The Program Committees are chaired by the Branch Program Coordinator with a Board Director assigned as a liaison to the Board, between four (4) and eight (8) subject matter specialists appointed in any given year and a staff resource person. 734 The Program Delivery Groups of the Society are as follows: Coaching, Female High Performance, Female Midget AAA, Male High Performance, Male Midget AAA, Minor Officiating, and Above Minor Officiating. 735 The Program Delivery Groups are co-lead by the Branch Program Coordinator and the staff resource person with the additional members being the regional Coordinators. 736 The terms of reference of the Program Committees and Delivery Groups shall be set out in policies established by the Board and shall be available to the Members. Each Program Committee may propose changes to its and its corresponding Delivery Groupʼs terms of reference to the Board. Coaching Committee and Delivery Group 737 The Coaching Committee provides technical information, general oversight and monitoring of the delivery of the Hockey Canada National Coach Certification Program and the National Coach Mentorship Program and is responsible for the development of new technical components of the program as well as administrative and operational standards of the program. 738 The Coaching Delivery Group is responsible to monitor the program and to deliver the program components at the expected level. 48 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws Female High Performance Committee and Delivery Group 739 The Female High Performance Committee provides general oversight and monitoring of the delivery of a high performance program for female players, in cooperation with Hockey Canadaʼs Program of Excellence, and is responsible for the development of new technical components of the program as well as administrative and operational standards of the program. 740 The Female High Performance Delivery Group is responsible to monitor the program and to deliver the program components at the expected level. Female Midget AAA Committee and Delivery Group 741 The Female Midget AAA Program Committee provides general oversight and monitoring with respect to the delivery of the Female Midget AAA program. The Committee is responsible for the development of the administrative and operational standards of the program. 742 The Female Midget AAA Program Delivery Group is responsible for the operation of the Female Midget AAA Program. Male High Performance Committee and Delivery Group 743 The Male High Performance Committee provides general oversight and monitoring of the delivery of a high performance program for male players, in cooperation with Hockey Canadaʼs Program of Excellence, and is responsible for the development of new technical components of the program as well as administrative and operational standards of the program. 744 The Male High Performance Delivery Group is responsible to monitor the program and to deliver the program components at the expected level. Male Midget AAA Committee and Delivery Group 745 The Male Midget AAA Program Committee provides general oversight and monitoring with respect to the delivery of the Male Midget AAA program. The Committee is responsible for the development of the administrative and operational standards of the program. 746 The Male Midget AAA Program Delivery Group is responsible for the operation of the Male Midget AAA Program. 49 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016 Officiating Committee and Delivery Groups 747 The Officiating Committee provides technical information, general oversight and monitoring of the delivery of the Hockey Canada Officiating Program and is responsible for the development of new technical components of the program as well as administrative and operational standards of the program. 748 The Minor Officiating Program Delivery Group is responsible to oversee the delivery of the Hockey Canada Officiating Program components at the expected level for officials involved in minor hockey. As well, the Minor Officiating Program Delivery Group members discipline officials where required and assist Associations with officiating enhancements. 749 The Above Minor Officiating Delivery Group is responsible to oversee the delivery of the Hockey Canada Officiating Program components at the expected level for officials involved in above minor hockey. As well, the Above Minor Officiating Program Delivery Group assists with officiating enhancements and recommends officialsʼ discipline to the Branch Supervisor where required. Safety Committee 750 The Safety Committee in cooperation with Hockey Canada provides technical information, oversight, and monitoring of the delivery of the Hockey Canada Safety Program and Respect in Sport programs and is responsible for the development of new technical components of the program as well as administrative and operational standards of the program. School Programming Committee 751 The School Programming Committee supports and monitors programs of the Society in public and independent schools, encourages the development of new school programming, and is responsible for the development of new technical components of the program as well as administrative and operational standards of the program. Participant Disclosure 752 A member of a Standing Committee, Program Committee, Divisional Committee, Work Group or Task Group is subject to 50 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws the same disclosure of interest as outlined in Part 3, Section 27 of the Act for Directors. Bylaw Eight – Dispute Resolution Negotiation and Mediation 801 In the event that a dispute arises between Members, Directors, Standing Committee participants, Program Committee participants, Divisional Committee participants, and Work Group participants in connection with their involvement in the Societyʼs activities, then the parties thereto shall: a) make all reasonable efforts to resolve their dispute by amicable negotiations; and, if unable to do so b) submit to mediation with a single mediator who shall assist the parties to reach agreement to the extent possible. Appeal Committee 802 The Appeal Committee shall consist of a Chairperson and a minimum of four other members, who shall be appointed by the Chair of the Board following the Annual General Meeting to serve for the following year, subject to confirmation by the Board of Directors. No member of the Board of Directors is eligible to serve as a member of the Appeal Committee. 803 Any Member or Registered Participant may appeal to the Appeal Committee: a) any suspension or other decision of the Chair of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the Board, any Director, or any person to whom decision-making authority has been delegated by them; or b) any decision of a local Association, League or Team that is contrary to the Bylaws or Regulations of the Society. c) However, a decision made upon a Game Protest is final and cannot be appealed to the Appeal Committee. 804 An appeal to the Appeal Committee from the decision of a local Association, League or Team may only be taken after all levels of appeal provided within the bylaws and regulations of the Association, League or Team in question have been exhausted. 805 The Appeal Committee can only hear an appeal under one of the following grounds: 51 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016 a) 806 807 The decision of the original hearing was made without authority or jurisdiction; b) Irregularities in procedure of the original hearing that may have caused an unjust decision; c) The decision of the original hearing was reached in an unjust manner; d) The decision of the original hearing was too severe; or e) New evidence not used in the original hearing can be presented which may have an effect on the decision – provided that there is a reasonable explanation for the failure to present that evidence at the original hearing. The Appeal Committee may, upon the hearing of an appeal, re-admit any Member or Registered Participant of any Association, League or Team, and may uphold or modify any decision under appeal. The Appeal Committee may provide for special dispensation from the Regulations and Policies of the Society where a decision made by the Society for special dispensation has been appealed as being an unjust or unfair result. Any decision as to what qualifies for special dispensation shall rest solely with the Appeal Committee in its absolute and unfettered discretion, and the decision of the Appeal Committee on special dispensation shall be final and binding upon all parties. Each decision of special dispensation shall be made on its individual merits. Court Proceedings 808 No Member or Registered Participant may pursue any recourse in the courts of any jurisdiction prior to exhausting all rights, remedies and rights of appeal under the Bylaws, Regulations, Playing Rules or Policies of the Society, its Members, or Hockey Canada, if applicable. 809 Any Member or Registered Participant who proceeds with court action against the Society shall be liable for all legal costs and disbursements, on a solicitor-client basis, should the court rule in favour of the Society. 52 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws Bylaw Nine – Financial Fiscal Year 901 The fiscal year of the Society begins on April 1 and ends on March 31 the following year, unless otherwise determined by Special Resolution. Signing Officers 902 The Signing Officers of the Society are the Chief Executive Officer, the Chair of the Board and an assigned Director. Auditor 903 The Members shall appoint an Auditor by Ordinary Resolution at each Annual General Meeting to audit the accounts of the Society. 904 The remuneration of the Auditor shall be set by the Board. 905 The Auditor has the right to attend a general meeting and address the Members on the Societyʼs financial statements and auditorʼs report, and answer questions, if any. Budget and Financial Documents 906 On or before February 1 of each year, the Board shall approve the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Such budget shall be provided to the Members within twenty one (21) days of such approval. 907 The Society may establish annual fees and assessments with respect to its Members and Registered Participants. The Members shall approve at the Annual General Meeting, by ordinary resolution, any change in the annual membership fees, annual registered participant assessments, reserve fund assessments, above minor game assessments, sanctioning fees and appeal fees. All applicable fees and assessments shall be published by the Society by way of a Schedule of Fees and Assessments. (see Appendix A) 908 At least ten (10) days prior to the Annual General Meeting, the Society shall provide the Members with its financial statements for the immediately preceding year, and the report of the auditor. Members, by way of Ordinary Resolution at the Annual General Meeting, may approve those financial statements 53 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016 Borrowing 909 The Board may, from time to time: a) borrow funds upon the credit of the Society in such amounts and on such terms as may be deemed expedient; b) issue, reissue, sell, pledge or hypothecate debt obligations of the Society; c) give a guarantee on behalf of the Society to secure performance of an obligation of any individual; d) mortgage, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise create a security interest in all or any property of The Society, owned or subsequently acquired, to secure any obligation of The Society. 910 The Board may, by Ordinary Resolution, delegate any or all of the borrowing powers to a Director, a committee of Directors, or the Chief Executive Officer, as it deems appropriate. Electronic Fund Transfers 911 All electronic fund transfer agreements and requests are to be coordinated and submitted through the Chief Executive Officer. 912 All electronic fund transfer requests are to be authorized by the Societyʼs Signing Officers. Directorsʼ Remuneration 913 Directors may receive remuneration for their service as a Director of the Society. 914 A Director may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties 915 A Director shall not be prohibited from receiving compensation for services provided to the Society in another capacity. 54 2015-2016 BC Hockey Bylaws Bylaw Ten – General Application 1001 The Bylaws, Regulations, Playing Rules and Policies of the Society and the decisions of the Board shall apply to all Divisions and Categories of amateur hockey governed by the Society unless they have been specifically exempted. 1002 All provisions terms of the Bylaws or Regulations shall be deemed to be severable one from the other, and if any such provision is ever found or declared by a competent authority to be void or invalid, it shall be stricken from the Bylaws or Regulations as the case may be, without affecting the validity of any other provision. Indemnity 1003 Every Director, Standing Committee participant, Program Committee participant, Divisional Committee participant, Work Group participant, employee or voluntary staff member of the Society shall be indemnified by the Society against such claims and for such conduct as may be specified within the Societyʼs general liability and directors and officers insurance policies, as amended from time to time. Rights 1004 The Society is the owner of all rights emanating from competitions and other events coming under its jurisdiction, without any restrictions as to content, time, place and law. These rights include, among others, every kind of financial rights, audio-visual and radio recording, reproduction and broadcasting rights, multimedia rights, marketing and promotional rights, incorporeal rights and intellectual property rights. 1005 The Board shall decide how and to what extent the rights described above are utilized. The Board may decide whether these rights shall be utilized exclusively, or jointly with a third party or entirely through a third party. Unforeseen Circumstances 1006 The Board shall have the final decision on any matters not provided for in these Bylaws. 55 BC Hockey Bylaws 2015-2016 Liquidation and Dissolution 1007 The Society may be dissolved, or liquidated and dissolved, by: a) a dissolution initiated by the members of the society, b) a liquidation and dissolution initiated by the members of the society, or c) a court-ordered liquidation and dissolution initiated by an application to the court. 56 2015-2016 BC Hockey Regulations REGULATIONS Regulation One – Membership Registration 1.01 A Team, League, Association, District Association, or Associate Member whose application for membership has been approved by the Society, or who having been a Member of the Society in the previous membership year is entitled to return as a Member, shall acquire membership for each membership year by registering with the Chief Executive Officer no later than May 31. 2.01 Regulation Two – Registration The regulations covering eligibility, transfer and registration of players shall be those adopted by BC Hockey and Hockey Canada. Residential Qualifications 2.02 The residence rule shall be that adopted by Hockey Canada. 2.03 The residence of a playerʼs parent shall be used to determine eligibility for minor hockey aged players (i.e. such residence must be within the boundary of the member minor hockey association). The BC Hockey Board shall determine a geographic subdivision for each member minor hockey association. 2.04 It shall be the responsibility of all members of BC Hockey to enforce and abide by the Hockey Canada Residential Qualifications. Residential Waiver 2.05 A Residential Waiver may be issued by a member Minor Hockey Association. A player who has been issued a residential waiver may register with a MHA adjacent to his/her home association in accordance with the BC Hockey residential waiver policy. a) A residential waiver may only be granted under one of the following circumstances: i. There is no Tier 1, 2, 3 or 4 team in the playerʼs residential Minor Hockey Association. ii. There is no recreational team or the player is on a wait-list within the playerʼs residential Minor Hockey Association. 57 BC Hockey Regulations 2015-2016 iii. b) c) The player is female and there is no female team in the playerʼs residential Minor Hockey Association. iv. A Minor Hockey Association may request that a residential waiver be granted to a player (including goaltenders) for reasons not listed in sections i), ii) or iii) above. Conditional approval will be given once all documentation has been submitted for consideration to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer and BC Hockey has confirmed support in writing from the District President. The player (including goaltenders) will be eligible to participate in practices, evaluations/tryouts, and exhibition games pending final approval of BC Hockey. Players who have been granted a Residential Waiver may register in an adjacent Minor Hockey Association in accordance with the BC Hockey Residential Waiver Policy. All residential waivers expire at the end of the current season. Player Age Restrictions 2.06 The age limits for Junior, Juvenile, Midget, Bantam and Pee Wee shall be those adopted by Hockey Canada. 2.07 Junior B Teams registering a player 16 years old or under (as of December 31st of the current season) at any time during the season shall only be permitted to release such player on or before October 31st. Thereafter, any such player carded on a Junior B team shall remain carded with that team for the remainder of current season and shall only be released under one or more of the following criteria: a) a season ending injury b) educational problems c) criminal problems d) drug and alcohol offence e) mutual agreement between player and team. Variations for the Female Player Development Model 2.08 Female players in their first year of midget eligibility (15 years old or younger) shall not roster, card or affiliate with any BC Hockey Junior (any category) or Senior AAA, AA or A Team. Affiliation of first year eligible Midget players (fifteen (15) year olds) to Junior teams shall be permitted with the following restrictions: 58 2015-2016 BC Hockey Regulations a) 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 A team may affiliate no more than five (5) players for up to a maximum of five (5) games (league, tournament, exhibition) during the season. b) The player must sign a special affiliation form with the permission of his regular team. c) A player shall not be called up, except under emergency conditions, when the playerʼs regular team is playing or when the player has semester exams at school. d) When the playerʼs regular team is finished its season, the player may join the Junior team for the balance of its season. e) In Junior hockey, the team would be restricted to calling up one (1) fifteen (15) year old per game. Players registered on a Female Midget AAA Team may affiliate to one (1) Junior or Senior Team. Female Midget AAA Teams may affiliate female players registered on integrated teams. The variations for the Female Development Model shall be examined three (3) years after the inaugural year of operation to determine the needs of the players, teams and leagues. Designation of Goaltenders in Female Hockey In Female Hockey competition within BC Hockey a goalkeeper may play any other position. Senior Female Affiliate Players Players registered on the affiliate list of a female junior/ senior team must have participated in at least five games (league, tournament or exhibition) with that junior/senior female team in order to be eligible to participate in a BC Hockey Female Senior Championship. Only currently registered Hockey Canada Carded female players shall be eligible for participation in BC Hockey U16 and U18 High Performance programs. *Exceptions will be considered for players where female A teams are not available within their District. Registration of Teams 2.15 Carded Teams must register all players and team officials on their respective teams via the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR). Such registrations must be duly validated by the Branch Chief Executive Officer for the current season prior to competing in any League or Championship game. 59 BC Hockey Regulations 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 60 2015-2016 Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, all carded teams at Minor, Junior and Senior Female must, in order to be eligible for BC Hockey Championships, register a minimum of twelve (12) players, on or before December 1 of the current season, including at least one (1) goaltender. NOTE: Minor Female and Pee Wee teams are not required to designate a goaltender. In accordance with Hockey Canada Regulation E, Senior, Junior and Minor teams eligible to compete in Regional and National playoffs, shall be required to register not less than fifteen (15) Players on Hockey Canada. Registration Certificates (at least two (2) of whom must be goaltenders) on or before February 10 of the current season. Each team intending to participate in BC Hockey Championships must include an official qualified in the Hockey Canada Safety Program and at least one (1) coach qualified at the Developmental Stream. They must be signed to a Hockey Canada Officials Certificate and must register with the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer on or before December 1st of the current season. Recreational, Male Senior AA, A and C Teams will not register on Hockey Canada Registration Certificates but will be entitled to all the privileges of BC Hockey (Participation on a Senior C team will not affect Minor Hockey Eligibility). A Recreational Team is defined as a team above Minor Hockey that does not compete for a BC Hockey Championship. The Chief Executive Officer upon verification of a registration discrepancy, on or about December 1, shall allow that team 10 days to correct said discrepancy upon fax notice to the Registrar of the team. No player who has been approved on a Hockey Canada Registration Certificate by BC Hockey shall play in any game unless as a member of the team with which the player is registered or affiliated. Districts may make application to register an all-star team as follows: a) all players are residentially eligible for an association tiered at Tier 4, and are registered on a team participating in a league governed by the District 2015-2016 BC Hockey Regulations b) such All-Star team would be permitted to apply for participation in a tournament in the Tier 1, 2, or 3 category. c) the formation of the all-star team may not conflict with regular season or playoff competition d) players must be selected by way of an open tryout organized in conjunction with the District e) application for such All-Star teams: i. must be forwarded to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer prior to December 15 in order to be considered by the Board at their next meeting. ii. must include the name and date of the tournament the team wishes to make application to. This tournament will be contacted by BC Hockey to notify of the status of the All-Star Team application. iii. will only be considered in the Pee Wee, Bantam or Midget divisions. 2.23 Notice to withdraw from the Western Junior B Hockey Championships (Keystone Cup) shall be in writing to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer prior to January 15 of the current season. Any team that withdraws after this date may be subject to fine and/or suspension by the BC Hockey Chair of the Board. A portion of the fine may be used to compensate the offended event host or teams for costs incurred. Affiliation of Minor Hockey Players 2.24 Minor Hockey A Category Teams shall register affiliate players in accordance with the Hockey Canada Regulations regarding Specially Affiliated Players NOTE: The use of the Team to Team and Club Affiliation is not permitted for Minor Hockey A Category Teams 2.25 A BC Hockey registered Minor Hockey Player may participate as an affiliate with the following exceptions: a) In order to affiliate to a Senior Female team, a player must be registered with a carded minor hockey team. b) A player registered with a HCSS team must establish residential eligibility within the geographic subdivision of a team in order to be eligible to affiliate to that team in accordance with this regulation. c) Minor Hockey players registered on a recreational team 61 BC Hockey Regulations 2015-2016 may not participate as an affiliate to a higher Division or Category team prior to the playerʼs participation in a league game with the recreational team unless approved by the appropriate Chief Executive Officer, with input from the applicable Districtʼs representative on Minor Committee in consultation with the appropriate District Association. d) Players registered on carded minor hockey teams are not eligible to affiliate to a recreational team. NOTE: Notwithstanding the above, Female players age 15 and 16 years of age are subject to variations for the Female Player Development Model regulations. Team Official Qualifications 2.26 All BC Hockey/Hockey Canada Coaches registered to teams above the recreational level must be trained or certified at the Development 1 or High Performance 1 level by December 1 of the current season. Trained status expires on August 31 of the current clinic season and coaches will have until March 31 to submit the required post clinic coursework and relay their intent to become certified. 2.27 All BC Hockey recreational (non-carded) coaches are required to be either: a) Attend a Coach 2 – Coach Level clinic by December 15 of the current season. b) Achieve trained status by previously attending the Coach 2 – Coach level (or equivalent) clinic and submitting the required post clinic documents by March 31 of their clinic season. 2.28 All Head Coaches of Atom, Pee Wee or Bantam teams must complete the BC Hockey/Hockey Canada Instructional Stream Checking Clinic. Coaches will have until December 15 of the current season to complete the program. 2.29 All Head Coaches registered to teams competing in Regional or National Championships must either be trained or certified at the High Performance 1 level by December 1 of the current season. Trained status expires on August 31 of the current clinic season and coaches will have until September 15 of the following season to submit the required post clinic coursework and relay their intent to become certified. 62 2015-2016 BC Hockey Regulations All Assistant Coaches registered to teams competing in Regional or National Championships must be either trained or certified at the High Performance 1 or Development 1 level. NOTE: Commencing in the 2016-2017 season all Junior A Head Coaches will be required to be trained or certified at the High Performance 1 level. 2.30 All BC Hockey team officials (excluding those on Senior Male Teams) must be qualified in the Speak Out! Program / Respect in Sport. 2.31 Minor Hockey Teams shall register a maximum of one manager who, once registered, may not be removed from the team and replaced by any team official who is registered with the same team and lacks appropriate coaching qualification as of December 1 of the current playing season. 2.32 All BC Hockey Junior Team Officials must complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Vulnerable Persons Check (VPC) prior to any team participation. A satisfactory CRC and VPC is valid for three (3) playing seasons but must be renewed thereafter. 2.33 At the request of any Team in the Society, or on the initiative of the Society, the Chief Executive Officer may require any Team to satisfy, by evidence under statutory declaration, that such Team is being conducted in accordance with the definition of an amateur as set out by Hockey Canada. 3.01 3.02 Regulation Three – Competition Schedules Each League shall forward to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer a copy of its seasonʼs scheduled games prior to the commencement of League play. All Schedules of Leagues wishing to compete in BC Hockey Championships must terminate in sufficient time to compete in respective BC Hockey Championships, such playoff dates to be made known by the Chair of the Board as soon as possible. League Representatives to BC Hockey Championships The winners of each League may enter the BC Hockey Championship in their respective divisions and/or categories, the winners of the final series to be declared BC Hockey Champions. It is understood that when financially possible, the Male Senior AAA/AA, Female Senior AA/AA and Male Junior Championship finals shall alternate between leagues involved. 63 BC Hockey Regulations 3.03 3.04 2015-2016 Senior and Junior All Senior and Junior Leagues shall utilize a League Playoff to determine a representative to BC Hockey Championships. Male Senior AA Where an established Male Senior AA League operates within a radius of one hundred and fifty (150) kilometers from the home ice of a duly registered Male Senior AA Hockey Club, such Team shall be compelled to associate themselves with such a League, participating in all their League schedules and subsequent playoffs to determine representation in Coy Cup play downs. Female Senior AAA, AA and A 3.05 Female Senior AAA teams will be eligible for Branch, regional and national competition. 3.06 Female Senior AA teams will be eligible for Branch and regional competition only. 3.07 Female Senior A teams be eligible for Branch and regional competition only. 3.08 In order for a Senior Female team to participate in BC Hockey Championship competition, said team must have played six (6) games in a recognized registered League of properly registered Senior Teams on or before December 1 of the current playing season, or if said Team is not a participant in such a league, proof of participation in six (6) exhibition games against BC Hockey and/or Hockey Canada registered Female teams must be submitted in the form of six (6) original signed game reports, on or before January 10 of the current playing season. Male Junior B 3.09 A Junior B Team competing for BC Hockey Championships must play in a BC Hockey registered Junior B League with a minimum twenty (20) game schedule. 3.10 American based Junior B Teams, presently operating, must apply by July 1 of the current season to the Chief Executive Officer stating their intentions for the coming season in regards to competing as a member of BC Hockey and competing in Branch play downs. 64 2015-2016 BC Hockey Regulations Minor Hockey 3.11 Minor Hockey Categories The Minor Hockey Associations of BC Hockey shall be categorized as A, and designated by the following tiers: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4. For the purposes of affiliation regulations, each Tier designation will be considered a category. 3.12 Determination of Minor Hockey Tiers Guidelines for determining the tiers for minor hockey associations are as follows: BC Hockey Registrations of male Midget, Bantam and Pee Wee players from the previous three (3) years with the Associations will determine the tier according to the following schedule: Average Registration of Male Midget, Bantam & Pee Wee Players 300 and greater Less than 300, greater than or equal to 175 Less than 175, greater than or equal to 80 Less than 80 Designation Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 The above chart shall be utilized to determine the tier of the “initial entry” team at each division (ie. the associationʼs top Midget, Bantam and Pee Wee team). 3.13 a) Associations may register additional teams in any Division in accordance with the following chart: Association Designation Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 b) Second Entry Team Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Tier 4 Third Entry Team Tier 3 Tier 4 Tier 4 Tier 4 Fourth Entry Team Tier 4 Tier 4 Tier 4 Tier 4 Any association registering more than two hundred and fifty (250) players in any age division of Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget and Juvenile shall be required to register teams in that division in accordance with the following chart: First Entry Must register two Tier 1 teams Second Entry Team Must register two Tier 1 teams Third Entry Team Tier 2 Fourth Entry Team Tier 3 Fifth Entry Team Tier 4 65 BC Hockey Regulations 3.14 2015-2016 All Winter Clubs are designated Tier 1. This designation is to be reviewed annually by the BC Hockey Board following consultation with the District Association. 3.15 Associations that register players from more than one Association: a) Will have the division(s) in which player(s) from other Associations are registered be automatically re-categorized by the combined Midget, Bantam and Pee Wee registrations of all associations from which they register players. b) Will be permitted to affiliate players from all associations from which they have registered players NOTE: unless a categorization exemption has been granted under this regulation. c) Exemptions to this regulation are subject to the following: i. An Association re-categorized in this manner may apply to the BC Hockey Board to have a division exempted from the re-categorization. All exemption requests must be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer prior to November 15. ii. Where players from another Association register due to the inability of that other Association to form a team because of insufficient registration, then the re-categorization in accordance with the preceding will be at the discretion of BC Hockey. Such request will be addressed by BC Hockey with input from the appropriate District(s). iii. Associations that share a common geographic subdivision may apply to the BC Hockey Board for exemption from this revision. iv. In all situations where an exemption has been granted, the association granted the exemption may not affiliate players from the adjacent association for those Divisions for which exemptions have been granted. 3.16 Midget AAA Midget AAA teams may be formed where players are drawn from more than one association: a) These teams shall be classified Midget AAA b) Residential draw zones for Midget AAA shall be determined by BC Hockey. 66 2015-2016 BC Hockey Regulations c) 3.17 BC Hockey Midget AAA Teams shall be recognized as the highest level of Minor Hockey and the Midget AAA Champion shall represent BC Hockey at all Regional and National Midget championships. Female Midget AAA Female Midget AAA teams may be formed where players are drawn from more than one association: a) b) c) d) Teams shall be classified as Female Midget AAA Residential draw zones for the Female Midget AAA Teams shall be determined by BC Hockey. The formation of the Female Midget AAA Teams shall not affect the present classification at Midget Female. Female Midget AAA Teams shall be recognized as the highest level of Female Minor Hockey and the Female Midget AAA Champion shall represent BC Hockey at all Regional and National Female Midget championships and Chief Executive Officer, with input from the applicable Districtʼs representative on Minor Committee. Such request will be addressed by this committee with input from the appropriate District (s). Exhibition Games 3.18 A team that is a member of BC Hockey may play exhibition games against a Team that is a member of USA Hockey providing BC Hockey registered team obtains prior approval from the Chief Executive Officer. 3.19 Games with teams not registered with Hockey Canada, USA Hockey or any other IIHF Federation are not permitted. 3.20 Exhibition games with Teams from other Branches of Hockey Canada or Professional Teams require the written permission of the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer. 3.21 Exhibition games involving Minor division teams shall be subject to the following: a) A Minor division team may play exhibition games with another BC Hockey Memberʼs minor division team. Games involving two (2) BC Hockey registered Minor division teams are to be reported to BC Hockey. b) Games involving a Minor division team and either a Senior or Junior division team require the permission of the Chief Executive Officer. 67 BC Hockey Regulations 2015-2016 3.22 If an exhibition game is played without first notifying the Chief Executive Officer for games with registered Teams of USA Hockey or the game Team is does not without have written permission from 3.22 If an exhibition played first notifying the Chief the Chief Executive with Teams a Professional Executive Officer for Officer games for withgames registered of USA Team Teams from does other not Branches of Hockey Canada,from the Hockeyoror the Team have written permission BC Team concerned willgames be reported the Chair of the Hockey Chief Executive Officer for with ato Professional the Board and may face a fine and/or suspension, or both. the Team or Teams from other Branches of Hockey Canada, 3.23 If anHockey exhibition game in the Major Mens to AAA, BC Team concerned will Senior be reported the Male Chair of Senior AAand andmay Junior is played without orthe home the Board facedivision a fine and/or suspension, both. first receiving the home shall be 3.23 Team If an exhibition game inpermission, the Major Senior MensTeam AAA, Male assessed minimum of two (2) times the regular Senior AA aand Junior division is played without the game home assessment. Team first receiving permission, the home Team shall be assessed a minimum of two (2) times the regular game assessment. Above Minor Game Assessments 3.24 The Society shall be paid a game assessment from all Male SeniorGame and Junior Exhibition, League and Playoff home games Above Minor Assessments in the of assessment Fees and Assessments, 3.24 as Theoutlined Society shall be Schedule paid a game from all Male Appendix Senior andA.Junior Exhibition, League and Playoff home games 3.25 All game assessments be paid by December 1st as league outlined in the Schedule shall of Fees and Assessments, of the current Appendix A. season. All exhibition game assessments and all playoff game assessments be paid within ten (10) 3.25 league All league game assessments shallshall be paid by December 1st days their conclusion. of theof current season. All exhibition game assessments and all 3.26 league Any Team delinquent in payment of game assessments playoff game assessments shall be paid within tenshall (10) be suspended from the Society and shall not be permitted to days of their conclusion. in any games under theofjurisdiction of this Society 3.26 participate Any Team delinquent in payment game assessments shall while in default.from the Society and shall not be permitted to be suspended 3.27 Male Recreational Teams are the exempt from of paying game participate in any games under jurisdiction this Society assessments where no admission is charged. while in default. 3.28 for relief ofTeams BC Hockey Assessments on Exhibition 3.27 Request Male Recreational are exempt from paying game and benefit games considered at the Annual or Semiassessments wherewill no be admission is charged. provided the request on is made prior 3.28 Annual RequestExecutive for relief Meetings of BC Hockey Assessments Exhibition to the game games being played. and benefit will be considered at the Annual or SemiAll-StarAnnual GamesExecutive Meetings provided the request is made prior to theHockey game being 3.29 BC may played. sanction Exhibition All Star Games for All-StarMember Games Leagues and District Associations involving players withmay the various participating in the League. 3.29 registered BC Hockey sanctionteams Exhibition All Star Games for 3.30 Requests for sanctioning of theAssociations preceding Exhibition Star Member Leagues and District involving All players games must bethe submitted the League Chair in of the the League. Board or registered with variousby teams participating President outliningofpertinent detailsExhibition for consideration 3.30 District Requests for sanctioning the preceding All Star by BC Hockey. games must be submitted by the League Chair of the Board or District President outlining pertinent details for consideration by BC Hockey. 68 2015-2016 BC Hockey Regulations Tournaments 3.31 A Tournament shall be defined as an event consisting of games between teams from more than two (2) Associations in which registered players of a team in one division of a Local Association compete against registered players of a team in the same division of the same or other local association for the purpose of determining an overall winner from within BC Hockey or from other Hockey Canada Branches or from outside Canada. 3.32 All applications for Tournaments must be made on the BC Hockey Tournament application request form and all Tournaments must be sanctioned by BC Hockey through its Chief Executive Officer. Such sanction is granted subject to payment of the appropriate sanctioning fee and compliance with this regulation and Hockey Canada Regulation M. 3.33 Tournaments shall be categorized as follows: a) Branch – all teams from within BC Hockey b) Inter Branch – teams from BC Hockey plus other Branches of Hockey Canada, per Hockey Canada Regulations c) International – includes teams from outside Canada, per Hockey Canada Regulations 3.34 Sanction Fees for tournaments are outlined in the Schedule of Fees and Assessments, Appendix A. 3.35 Applications for the sanctioning of Tournaments shall be submitted to BC Hockey as follows: a) Tournaments involving team(s) from other federation(s) of the IIHF (not including USA Hockey) or involving teams from three (3) or more Hockey Canada Branches shall be submitted at least ninety (90) days prior to the start of the Tournament. b) All other tournaments shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the start of the tournament. 3.36 The host association will submit a copy of the tournament sanction request form as well as a list of officials to be used in the tournament to their Officiating Coordinator for approval thirty (30) days in advance of the tournament. Only certified officials who are regularly refereeing minor hockey are to be used. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action by BC Hockey. 69 BC Hockey Regulations 3.37 3.38 3.39 3.40 3.41 3.42 3.43 3.44 3.45 3.46 3.47 70 2015-2016 All teams from outside BC Hockey must have written permission from their governing body (Branch) before participating in any BC Hockey sanctioned Tournaments. Any Association hosting a Tournament without BC Hockey sanction will exclude all players, teams and Association Officials from liability insurance and other insurance coverage as provided by BC Hockey and Hockey Canada and are liable to suspension. Players or teams registered with BC Hockey shall not compete in any Tournament within the Branch unless the Tournament has been granted a sanction permit by BC Hockey. Any BC Hockey team, player, coach, manager or trainer participating in unsanctioned Tournaments shall be subject to disciplinary action by BC Hockey. All players playing for any Team in any sanctioned Tournament must be properly registered with that Team in accordance with the regulations of Hockey Canada, BC Hockey, District Association, and local Association, League or Team, as applicable. In Tournaments where Inter Branch and/or International Teams are involved it will be the responsibility of the host Association to verify the eligibility of all teams and players entered in the Tournament. All games will be played under Hockey Canada Rules plus any other special rules adopted by BC Hockey. BC Hockey Championships shall have preference over sanctioned Tournaments. Special regulations may apply for the BC Hockey Championships and National Winter Games. Tournaments shall be permitted in the Novice and Initiation divisions, but such tournaments shall be conducted on a noncompetitive basis. The use of a knockout draw format, championship rounds, or identification of winners is strictly prohibited; all teams in the tournament shall play an equal number of games; and no standings of any kind are to be kept. Any permit sanction granted a Tournament by the Chief Executive Officer may be withdrawn if it is found that Hockey Canada or BC Hockey regulations pertaining to such tournament are not followed. Subsequent permits may be refused any Association or Tournament sponsor who has 2015-2016 3.48 3.49 BC Hockey Regulations been found to have conducted a sanctioned Tournament which has not conformed to those Hockey Canada or BC Hockey regulations which apply and disciplinary action may be taken. BC Hockey and Hockey Canada sanctioned permits must be displayed in the arena prior and during the tournament. Tournament Applications must identify the name of the tournament. Deviation from this stated name in any tournament documentation or correspondence may result in withdrawal of the tournament sanction permit. Jamborees 3.50 A Jamboree shall be defined as an event consisting only of those activities including games in which registered or rostered players on teams of a Minor Association gather together under the jurisdiction of a local Minor Association to participate on randomly selected teams for the sole purpose of competing for fun or in which registered or rostered players on teams in the same division of Minor Hockey Associations within the Branch gather together under the jurisdiction of a Minor Hockey Association within the Branch to participate on randomly selected teams for the sole purpose of competing for fun. 3.51 Application requests for sanctioning of Jamborees must be made on the BC Hockey Jamboree application request form and submitted to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer thirty (30) days prior to the Jamboree taking place for approval. 3.52 The sanctioning of Jamborees are subject to: a) The Sanction Fee for a Jamboree is outlined in the Schedule of Fees and Assessments, Appendix A. b) Jamborees not interfering with BC Hockey Championships c) The sanction permit being displayed in the Arena during the Jamboree d) Games being played under Hockey Canada Rules and any special rules adopted by BC Hockey e) All players and team officials being registered with BC Hockey f) A list of officials to be used in the Jamboree being submitted along with a copy of the application request 71 BC Hockey Regulations 3.53 3.54 3.55 4.01 2015-2016 form to the District Officiating Coordinator for approval thirty (30) days in advance of the Jamboree. Any permit sanction granted a Jamboree by the Chief Executive Officer may be withdrawn if it is found that the intent of a Jamboree, or Hockey Canada or BC Hockey regulations are not followed. Subsequent permits may be refused any Association who has been found to have conducted a sanctioned Jamboree that has not conformed to those Hockey Canada or BC Hockey regulations that apply or violated the intent of a Jamboree. Any Minor Hockey Association hosting a Jamboree without a BC Hockey sanction will exclude all players, team officials and Association officials from liability insurance and any other insurance coverage as provided by BC Hockey and Hockey Canada and are liable to suspension. League Representatives to BC Hockey Championships The winners of each League may enter the BC Hockey Championship in their respective divisions and/or categories, the winners of the final series to be declared BC Hockey Champions. It is understood that when financially possible, the Male Senior AAA/AA, Female Senior AA/Aand Male Junior Championship finals shall alternate between leagues involved. Regulation Four – Playing Rules The playing rules of the Society shall be those adopted by Hockey Canada with the exception of changes adopted by BC Hockey for Junior B, Juvenile, Midget, Bantam and Pee Wee and Female divisions. Body Checking 4.02 Body Checking shall be allowed to the extent permitted by Hockey Canada Playing Rules. Equipment 4.03 In any game under the jurisdiction of BC Hockey, communication with players through the use of headsets or earpieces shall be prohibited. The use of helmet cameras by players shall be prohibited. 72 2015-2016 BC Hockey Regulations Time-Out Rule 4.04 In all divisions of hockey, during games that consist of three (3) periods that are each twenty (20) minutes in length, the time-out rule is permitted in accordance with Hockey Canada Rule 10.17. 4.05 For Female Hockey in the Senior Division, as permitted by Hockey Canada Rule 10.17, the time-out rule is permitted for all exhibition, league, tournament and playoff games. Centre Red Line 4.06 In accordance with Hockey Canada Rules, in all BC Hockey Minor, Junior, Senior and Female games the center red line rule will not be utilized for offside pass purposes. This regulation will be optional for the Senior Male division. Players in Uniform 4.07 Teams shall dress a minimum of fifteen (15) players in Championships games and post a $5,000.00 performance bond in order to participate in the Senior Male AAA Championships. 5.01 5.02 Regulation Five – Championships Championship Competitions The Society may include a Senior, Junior, Juvenile, Midget, Bantam or Pee Wee Series if deemed advisable. BC Hockey Championship Schedule and Venues BC Hockey Championship venues in all divisions shall be decided upon at the Annual General Meetings of the Society from recommendations made by the committee representing the various divisions in which the Society conducts championship series. The Chair of the Board, with the approval of the Board, shall have the authority to change the venue of a series if deemed advisable. BC Hockey Championship Declarations 5.03 All teams intending to enter competition leading to a BC Hockey Championship must do so by declaring their team as “Carded” via the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR). NOTE: All reference to “Carded Teams” in these regulations denotes teams so registered. 73 BC Hockey Regulations 5.04 2015-2016 Tier 2 Teams a) An individual Tier 2 Team may compete for the Tier 1 Championship during any one (1) season. Such declarations must be submitted by a Minor Hockey Association to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer by December 1 of the current season. By exercising this option the Team becomes ineligible for the Tier 2 Championship. Tier 3 Teams b) An individual Tier 3 Team may compete for the Tier 2 Championship or the Tier 1 Championship during any one (1) season. Such declarations must be submitted by a Minor Hockey Association to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer by December 1 of the current season. By exercising this option the Team becomes ineligible for the Tier 3 Championship. Tier 4 Teams c) An individual Tier 4 team may compete for the Tier 3, Tier 2 or Tier 1 Championship during any one (1) season. Such declarations must be submitted by a Minor Hockey Association to the BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer by December 1 of the current season. By exercising this option the Team becomes ineligible for the Tier 4 Championship. Withdrawal from BC Hockey Championships 5.05 Notice to withdraw from BC Hockey Championships shall be declared via the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) prior to December 31 of the current season. 5.06 Any Team in any division registered on the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) as a carded team that subsequently withdraws from BC Hockey Championships after the December 31 deadline may be subject to a fine and/ or suspension by the BC Hockey Chair of the Board. A portion of the fine may be used to compensate the offended Team, League or Association for costs incurred. BC Hockey Representative 5.07 A BC Hockey Board member or a designated BC Hockey representative shall be in attendance at all BC Hockey Championship games. 74 2015-2016 5.08 BC Hockey Regulations Teams in Branch competition must be in possession of approved Hockey Canada Registry rosters listing all players and team officials. Those players/team officials not listed on the approved roster may be declared ineligible to compete in the game(s). Financial Arrangements (General) 5.09 The Society in all BC Hockey Championships, shall take charge of all financial arrangements and all gate receipts become the property of the Society. 5.10 In all Major Senior Mens AAA, Male Senior AA and Junior BC Hockey Championships the receipts and accounts shall be kept entirely separate for each series played. BC Hockeyʼs share of gate receipts shall not be less than 70%. BC Hockeyʼs share of the gate receipts shall be disbursed in accordance with the following: a) The most economical air fare or if travelling by a car a rate per kilometer as set by the Societyʼs Finance Committee (not to exceed the non-taxable limit as defined by the CRA) b) The expenses of a candidate for elected or appointed office who is not a member of the Societyʼs Board when attending the Annual General Meeting of the Society shall be paid as outlined above provided the candidate is elected or appointed to the Societyʼs Board at that Annual General Meeting of the Society 5.11 In the event of a conflict between BC Hockey and/or Arena Management over the handling of gate receipts, the home Team in any division of hockey shall make available to the Branch Coordinator of Minor Hockey Championship the equivalent amount of the gate receipts in cash or cheque, or both, as mutually agreed. 5.12 Nothing contained in this Regulation shall be held to create or imply liability on the part of BC Hockey for any expenses, disbursements or obligations of any kind incurred in connection with the BC Hockey Championships. Should any unforeseen circumstances arise in the operation of the above regulations governing the handling of the BC Hockey Championship gate receipts they shall be dealt with at the discretion of the Chair of the Board. 75 BC Hockey Regulations 2015-2016 Championship Awards and Recognition 5.13 Banners for all BC Hockey Championship Teams and plaques for each member of such team shall be provided each year. BC Hockey Championship finalist team members in the Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget, Juvenile, Junior B and Female division shall be provided with plaques. 5.14 No souvenir, token or prize may be presented to any player in any BC Hockey Championship without the prior approval of the Chief Executive Officer or designate. BC Hockey Trophies 5.15 Championship Trophies are open for Annual Competition only to Teams who are members of BC Hockey and played for under rules and regulations of competition as hereinafter set forth. a) Savage Cup – Major Senior Mens AAA Championship b) Coy Cup – Male Senior AA Championship c) Mowat Cup – Male Junior A Championship d) Cyclone Taylor Trophy – Male Junior B Championship e) Monarch Life Assurance Cup – Male Juvenile Championship* f) Cromie Memorial Cup – Male Midget AAA Championship* g) Elmer Kreller Memorial Trophy – Male Midget Tier 2 Championship* h) Doug Grimston Memorial Trophy – Male Bantam Tier 1 Championship* i) Stan Patience Memorial Trophy – Male Bantam Tier 2 Championship* j) Mott Memorial Trophy – Male Pee Wee Tier 1 Championship* k) Herb House Memorial Trophy – Male Pee Wee Tier 2 Championship* l) BC Female Senior AAA* m) Don Murray Memorial Trophy – Female Senior AA Championships* * Denotes trophies that have been retired. 5.16 The engraving of the trophies after each championship has been decided shall be done under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, with input from the applicable Districtʼs representative on Minor Committee at the expense of the Society. 76 2015-2016 5.17 5.18 BC Hockey Regulations The Chief Executive Officer of the Society shall be to all intents and purposes the legal holder of the cups in trust for the Association. Any Team winning a BC Hockey trophy must return the trophy and its carrying case in good order to the BC Hockey Office within one (1) month of winning trophy. The winning Team will be responsible for any loss or damage to the trophy and carrying case while they are in their possession. The BC Hockey Representative in charge of the final series will be responsible to make certain that the above regulation is followed. Referees 5.19 A three (3) or four (4) referee system will be used for all BC Hockey sanctioned games. In BC Hockey Minor Hockey Championships, prior to the distribution of call for bids the BC Hockey Board shall determine whether a three (3) or four (4) referee system will be utilized. 5.20 In BC Hockey Championship games, qualified Officials who have regularly officiated at that level of hockey will be used wherever possible. For BC Hockey Championships the Branch Coordinator of Minor Hockey Championships overseeing the playoff shall approve the Officials. This approval shall be from a list of Officials provided by the Branch Officiating Coordinator in consultation with the BC Hockey Representative in charge of the series. 5.21 In Junior B BC Hockey Championships wherever possible HCOP Level IV Officials will be used. Wherever possible no hometown officials will be used. 5.22 In Major Senior Mens AAA, Male Senior AA and Junior A BC Hockey Championships wherever possible HCOP Level V Officials will be used, from the list of recommendations for inter-branch competition. This list is to have input from the Branch Coordinators. 5.23 In Female BC Hockey Championship games, qualified officials who have regularly officiated Female Hockey will be used wherever possible. 5.24 All BC Hockey Championship games shall have a qualified referee and linesman who have regularly officiated at that level of competition, wherever possible. 77 BC Hockey Regulations 5.25 5.26 78 2015-2016 Determination of Standings For the purposes of determining standing in all BC Hockey Championship play, two (2) Points will be given for a win and one (1) for a tie. Tie Breaking Procedure In the event Teams are tied for a playoff position after a Round Robin series is completed, the following procedure shall be utilized to determine the placing of the tied teams: a) If two (2) teams are tied, the winner of the Round Robin game between those two (2) teams will receive the higher placing. If three (3) or more teams are tied, the team which has accumulated the most points in games against the tied teams will receive the highest placing, the team with the next most points in games against the tied teams will receive the next highest placing, and so on. b) If any teams remain tied after (a) has been applied, then the Team with the most wins in the round robin series (note that this includes all games in the round robin series and is not limited to games between the tied teams only) will receive the higher placing, and so on. c) If any teams remain tied after (a) and (b) have been applied, then the team with the best goal average in games between the tied teams will receive the higher placing, and so on. The goal average of the teams is to be determined by dividing the total number of goals for and against into the total number of goals for, with the Team having the highest percentage will be awarded the higher position. d) If any teams remain tied after (a), (b) and (c) have been applied, then the team with the best goal average in the round robin series (note that this includes all games in the round robin series and is not limited to games between the tied teams only) will receive the higher placing, and so on. The goal average of a team is to be determined by dividing the total number of goals for and against into the total number of goals for, with the Team having the highest percentage will be awarded the higher position. (Example: Goals for 10, goals against 4; percentage is 10/14 = .714). In determining the goal average the maximum goal differential that may be applied in any single game shall be seven (7). 2015-2016 e) f) BC Hockey Regulations If any teams remain tied after (a), (b), (c) and (d) the team that received the least minutes in penalties in the round robin games between the tied teams will receive the higher placing, and so on. If teams are still tied after all previous methods have been applied, then the winner of the playoff position will be decided by the toss of a coin. Period Times 5.27 No overtime shall be played in a total-goal two (2) game series until one hundred and twenty (120) minutes of hockey has been played. 5.28 Overtime in the BC Hockey Championship Tournament Format shall be played in the games between the first and second place teams in the respective Divisions and in the games that will determine first and third overall. Overtime shall be in accordance with Hockey Canada Playing Rule 10.16. 5.29 All BC Hockey Championship playoff games (except in Female Senior AA and A) are required to have three (3) twenty (20) minute stop time periods plus ten (10) minute breaks between each period. 5.30 Female Senior AA and A BC Hockey Championship tournament games in round robin competition shall be required to have two (2) 15 minute stop times periods, followed by a 15 minute break for an ice scrape or flood (at the discretion of the host committee), and a 20 minute stop time third period. Championship games shall be three (3) 20-minute stop-time periods, with a minimum five-minute break or ice flood (at the discretion of the Branch Coordinator) between the first and second periods, and a 15 minutes break with an ice flood between the second and third period. BC Hockey Championship Game Protests 5.31 The procedure for protesting any game played under the direct control of BC Hockey (i.e., not including regular and playoff games played under the jurisdiction of a League or local Association) shall be as follows: a) Must include all evidence in support thereof. b) Must be in duplicate. c) Must be signed by the President and Secretary of the protesting Team. 79 BC Hockey Regulations d) 5.32 5.33 80 2015-2016 If it is not feasible for the protesting Teamʼs President and/or Secretary to sign the protest then the two (2) most senior officials available Of the Club or Team may sign it. e) Must be presented to the BC Hockey representative in charge of series within twelve (12) hours of the conclusion of the game for which the protest is being made. f) In case of the absence of the BC Hockey representative in charge of series, from the locale in which the protested game was played, then such protest shall be delivered to the person appointed to represent the said BC Hockey representative in charge of series. g) Must be accompanied by a deposit of $50.00, which sum shall be forfeited to the Society if the protest is disallowed. h) The person to whom the protest was delivered shall deliver a copy of the protest to the Protested Team without any undue delay. If this person is one other than the BC Hockey representative in charge of series this person shall also immediately transmit, by the most expeditious manner, the full content of the protest to the BC Hockey representative in charge of series. i) The BC Hockey representative in charge of the series shall speak to the Club(s) or Team Officials involved and prepare a report pertaining to the protest. In the event the scheduling of games does not permit sufficient time to comply with the procedure set forth in above (i.e. where there is less than forty-eight (48) hours between games), then the protesting Team shall make a verbal protest immediately following the game to the person in charge of the game (other than the referee) and deposit with said person $50.00, which sum shall be forfeited if the protest is disallowed. This person shall immediately convene a meeting with the Club or Team Officials involved and record all facts pertaining to the case. If the person in charge of the game is other than the BC Hockey representative in charge of series then these facts shall immediately be reported to the said BC Hockey representative in charge of series. In the case of any protests submitted in accordance with these regulations BC Hockey representative in charge of the series 2015-2016 5.34 BC Hockey Regulations shall have full power to rule on the protests. When the Chair of the Board is also the BC Hockey representative in charge of the series, then the Chair and a designated BC Hockey representative in charge of the series shall be authorized to act. The decision of these BC Hockey representatives in charge of the series shall be final and may not be appealed. Leagues and Local Associations may adopt their own procedures for handling protests of games played under their jurisdiction. BC Hockey Major Senior Mens AAA Championships (Savage Cup) 5.35 In BC Hockey Major Senior Mens AAA Championships (Savage Cup): a) The competitions format will consist of either: i. two (2) team best of five (5) series ii. three (3) team tournament, or iii. four (4) team tournament (Maximum) b) The host team shall be responsible for the following: i. The applicable game assessment shall be paid to the BC Hockey representative in charge. ii. Referees fees and allowances shall be paid in accordance with BC Hockey Bylaws. iii. Expenses of BC Hockey representative in charge of series or tournament for telephone and allowance as per BC Hockey Bylaws. iv. Transportation shall be paid at a rate of $3.60 per mile and $2.25 per kilometer. v. $1,000.00 per day shall be paid to each visiting team while in hostels. 5.36 The Savage Cup Host Team guarantee shall post a guarantee of $6,000.00 in the form of a Certified Cheque with the BC Hockey representative in charge of series or tournament. This guarantee is to be used to make up any deficit in payment of fees, allowances and expenses as set out in the preceding paragraph, should gate receipts be insufficient to cover same. Any remaining balance of the guarantee after fees, expenses and allowances have been paid shall be refunded to the host Team. 81 BC Hockey Regulations 2015-2016 BC Hockey Male Senior AA Championships (Coy Cup) 5.37 In order for a Male Senior AA Team to participate in Coy Cup Competition, said Team must: a) Have played six (6) games in a recognized registered League of properly registered Male Senior AA or higher Division and Category Teams on or before December 1 of the current playing season, or b) If said Team is not a participant in such a League, proof of participation in six (6) exhibition games against Junior B or higher category teams must be submitted in the form of six (6) original signed game reports, on or before January 10 of the current playing season. 5.38 In BC Hockey Male Senior AA Championships (Coy Cup): a) The competitions format will consist of either: i. Two (2) team best of five (5) series ii. Three (3) team tournament, or iii. Four (4) team tournament (Maximum) b) The host team shall be responsible for the following: i. The applicable game assessment shall be paid to the BC Hockey representative in charge. ii. Referees fees and allowances shall be paid in accordance with BC Hockey Bylaws. iii. Expenses of BC Hockey representative in charge of series or tournament for telephone and allowance as per BC Hockey Bylaws. iv. Transportation shall be paid at a rate of $3.60 per mile and $2.25 per kilometer. v. $1,000.00 per day shall be paid to each visiting team while in hotels. 5.39 The Coy Cup Host Team shall post a guarantee of $6,000.00 in the form of certified cheque with the BC Hockey representative in charge of series or tournament. This guarantee is to be used to make up any deficit in the payment of fees, expenses and allowances as set out above, should gate receipts be insufficient to cover same. Any remaining balance of the guarantee, after fees, expenses and allowances have been paid, shall be refunded to the Host Team. 82 2015-2016 BC Hockey Regulations BC Hockey Female Senior Championships – General 5.40 BC Hockey Senior Female Championships shall consist of a tournament as approved by the Female Committee. 5.41 In Female Hockey play downs the receipts and accounts shall be kept entirely separate for each series played. BC Hockeyʼs share of the gate receipts shall not be less than 70%. BC Hockeyʼs share of the gate receipts shall be disbursed in the following order: a) Refereesʼ fees and allowances, if required, shall be paid in accordance with BC Hockey Policies. b) Expenses of the BC Hockey representative in charge of series for telephone and allowances as per BC Hockey Policies. c) An advertising allowance as set by the Chair of the Board annually shall be paid if substantiated by vouchers. d) The balance shall be returned to the host Association or Team. 5.42 The host Committee or Team shall provide sufficient funds to the BC Hockey representative in charge of series or BC Hockey representative in charge of the Round Robin to be used to make up any deficit in the payment of fees, allowances and expenses as set out in the above paragraph, should BC Hockeyʼs share of the gate receipts be insufficient to cover same. 5.43 Applications to host the BC Hockey Female Championships shall be accepted at the Annual Meeting of the Association. BC Hockey Championship venues in all divisions shall be decided from recommendations made by the Female Hockey Committee and designations shall take place no later than November 15 of the playing season. 5.44 In the event all registered Senior AAA teams are members of a common league that leagueʼs playoff champion shall be declared BC Hockey champion, and there shall be no BC Hockey Championship Finals tournament. BC Hockey Male Junior Championships 5.45 In the BC Hockey Junior Championships BC Hockeyʼs share of the gate receipts shall be disbursed in the following order: a) The applicable game assessment shall be placed in the Societyʼs General Account. b) Referees fees and allowances shall be paid in accordance with BC Hockey Policies. 83 BC Hockey Regulations c) 5.46 84 2015-2016 A maximum total of $40.00 per game shall be allowed for minor Officials (timekeeper, scorekeeper, penalty timekeeper and goal judges). d) Expenses of the BC Hockey representative in charge of series for telephone and allowances as per BC Hockey Policies. e) The traveling teams allowed expenses will be reduced by the amount they will be paid from the team assessment guarantee. Traveling Teamʼs allowances (providing always that gate receipts are sufficient to cover same) to be paid as follows: i. Transportation for players actually participating in a game or series up to a maximum of twenty one, plus Officials to a maximum of four (4) on the basis of party rate on bus or equivalent in cash, if private cars are used. ii. $700.00 per day while traveling. iii. $1,250.00 per day while in hotels. The basis of time to be figured on public transportation time between centers, if public transportation is available on the route used. If no public transportation is available and chartered bus is used, travel time to be figured on chartered bus time between centres. The travel day to consist of not more than ten (10) hours. Basis of payment for travel days to be as follows: five (5) hours or less will be paid at the rate of 1/2 day; and over five (5) hours will be paid at the full day rate. f) A sum of $50.00 per game shall be paid to the home Team, to cover incidental expenses, provided that gate receipts are sufficient to cover same. g) An advertising allowance as set by the Chair of the Board annually shall be paid if substantiated by vouchers. h) In Junior A the balance should be divided equally between the participating teams. In Junior B the balance shall be divided as follows – 60% to the home Team; 10% to each of the 3 participating teams; and 10% to the Junior B Reserve Fund. The Home Team in the BC Hockey Junior B Championships shall be required to post a guarantee of $1,500.00 in the form of a certified cheque, or cash prior to the start of the two (2) out of three (3) series. 2015-2016 BC Hockey Regulations 5.47 The Home Team in the BC Hockey Junior A Championships shall be required to post a guarantee of $1,000.00 per game prior to the start of said series. 5.48 Posted guarantees in the Junior A and Junior B series shall be paid to the BC Hockey representative in charge of series, to be used to make up any deficit in the payment of fees, allowances and expenses, should BC Hockeyʻs share of the gate receipts be insufficient to cover same. Any remaining balance of the guarantee, after fees, expenses and allowances have been paid, shall be refunded to the Home Team. 5.49 Junior B finals are to be scheduled not earlier than the week of March the 15. 5.50 A tournament format shall be used to determine the BC Hockey Champion. Four (4) teams shall participate in the tournament (the three (3) League Champions plus a host team). 5.51 In the BC Hockey Junior B Championships, the host will be determined as follows: Year Host League 2015-2016 VIJHL 2016-2017 KIJHL 2017-2018 PIJHL * Following the 2017-2018 season the above schedule will repeat. 5.52 Minor Hockey Championships – Host Rotations 2014-2015 Midget Tier 1 Bantam Okanagan North/East Yukon Lower Mainland Tier 1 Vancouver Island Lower Mainland Pee Wee Okanagan 2016-2017 Tier 1 Midget North Central Bantam Pee Wee 2015-2016 Midget Bantam Okanagan Pee Wee Vancouver Island Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 West Kootenay North/East Yukon North Central East Kootenay Vancouver Island Lower Mainland North Central Tier 2 North Western Tier 3 North Western West Kootenay North Central East Kootenay Tier 4 North/East Yukon East Kootenay Lower Mainland Okanagan Okanagan North/East Yukon Tier 2 Lower Mainland Vancouver Island West Kootenay Tier 3 Tier 4 North Western West Kootenay East Kootenay Okanagan North/East Yukon Vancouver Island 85 BC Hockey Regulations 2017-2018 Midget Bantam Tier 1 North/East Yukon Vancouver Island Pee Wee North Central 2018-2019 Tier 1 Midget Okanagan 2015-2016 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 East Kootenay Lower Mainland North Western North Western West Kootenay Vancouver Island Okanagan North Central Lower Mainland Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Okanagan North/East Yukon East Kootenay Lower Mainland North Western North Central Bantam North Central Pee Wee Lower Mainland East Kootenay Vancouver Island 2019-2020 Tier 1 Tier 3 North/East Yukon Tier 4 Okanagan East Kootenay Lower Mainland North Central North West North/East Yukon Tier 4 Midget Vancouver Island Bantam Lower Mainland Tier 2 Vancouver Island West Kootenay Pee Wee Okanagan Okanagan 2020-2021 Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Midget North Central North Central Vancouver Island Bantam Okanagan North Western North/East Yukon Pee Wee Vancouver Island 2021-2022 Tier 1 Midget Lower Mainland Bantam Vancouver Island Pee Wee North Central Vancouver Island Tier 2 North/East Yukon Lower Mainland North Central East Kootenay North/East Yukon East Kootenay West Kootenay Tier 3 Tier 4 Vancouver Island North Central Okanagan North Western West Kootenay Lower Mainland NOTE: Following the 2021-2022 season this schedule will repeat. 5.53 The host District will designate their intent to hold the above noted BC Hockey Championship and this designation is to take place no later than January 1 of the year prior. 5.54 The Chief Executive Officer will ensure that all proper arrangements have been made by the hosting Association and following this all BC Hockey Teams and Associations will be advised in writing as to full details, such as place, times, contact, telephone number, arena admission fees, etc. 5.55 In all BC Hockey Championships, the District winner must be declared a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the date set for the championships. All BC Hockey Championships, where possible, will be held during the school spring break. NOTE: This Regulation does not apply to Juvenile. 5.56 The BC Hockey Championship Tournament, if eight (8) or more teams are involved, shall be composed of a preliminary Round Robin Series and a Championship Series. 86 2015-2016 BC Hockey Regulations a) 5.57 5.58 5.59 5.60 5.61 The Preliminary Series will have the teams divided into two (2) Divisions (A & B). A Round Robin Series will be played within each Division. A Committee chaired by the Minor Hockey Chairperson will seed divisions prior to the Tournament. b) In the Championship Series: i. The first place finisher in Division A will play the second place finisher in Division B ii. The first place finisher in Division B will play the second place finisher in Division A. iii. The winning teams will play to determine first and second overall. iv. The losing teams will play to determine third and fourth overall. The BC Hockey Championship Tournament, if seven (7) or fewer teams are involved, shall be a single Round Robin Series with the first and second place teams qualifying for a Championship game. The winner of this game shall be declared BC Hockey Champion. The BC Hockey Championship Tournament, if three (3) teams are involved, shall be a double Round Robin Series with the first and second place teams qualifying for a Championship game. The winner of this game shall be declared BC Hockey Champion. The BC Hockey Championship, if two teams are involved, shall be a best two (2) out of three (3) series. The gate receipts for the Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget BC Hockey Championship Tournaments shall be handled by BC Hockey. BC Hockeyʼs share of the gate receipts of such series shall be disbursed in the following order: a) Refereesʼ fees and allowances, if required, shall be paid in accordance with BC Hockey Policies. b) Expenses of the BC Hockey representative in charge of series for telephone and allowance as per BC Hockey Policies. c) The balance shall be returned to the host Association. The host Association shall provide sufficient funds to the BC Hockey representative in charge of series or BC Hockey representative in charge of the BC Hockey Championship Tournament to be used to make up any deficit in the payment of fees, allowances and expenses as set out above should BC 87 BC Hockey Regulations 5.62 5.63 2015-2016 Hockeyʼs share of the gate receipts be insufficient to cover same. The Arena or Home Team is responsible for the cost of printing tickets, selling tickets, providing ushers and all other arena personnel. Minor Officials in conjunction with the BC Hockey representative in charge of series are the responsibility of the host Association. BC Hockey Minor Hockey Championship finals will be a playoff tournament composed of ten (10) teams (one from each of the eight (8) districts in the branch, an additional team from the Lower Mainland District, and the host team). a) The host team shall participate in addition to the district representatives outline above. b) In the Tier 4 category the playoff tournament (male only) will be composed of nine (9) teams as the Lower Mainland will be limited to one team. c) The Yukon will be considered a District and will be allowed to send a representative team directly to the BC Hockey Championship. d) In the event that the number of participating teams in the BC Hockey Championship Tournament (including the host team) is fewer than six (6), additional “wild card” teams shall be included to bring the number of participating teams to six (6). The format for determining “wild card” teams shall be determined annually by the Minor Committee. BC Hockey Juvenile Championships 5.64 The Juvenile BC Hockey Championships will be held to coincide with the second weekend of the British Columbia school spring break. 5.65 BC Hockey Juvenile Championship Host Districts will be as follows: 2010 – 2011 North West 2011 – 2012 Lower Mainland 2012 – 2013 North East/Yukon 2013 – 2014 Okanagan Mainline 2014 – 2015 Vancouver Island 2015 – 2016 North Central 2016 – 2017 East Kootenay 88 2015-2016 BC Hockey Regulations 2017 – 2018 West Kootenay NOTE: Following the 2018-2019 season this schedule will repeat. BC Hockey Tier 1 Championships (Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget) 5.66 Tier 1 Teams will play for the BC Hockey Championship and will represent the Branch at Bantam and Pee Wee InterBranch competitions. BC Hockey Tier 2 Championships (Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget) 5.67 Tier 2 Teams will play for the BC Hockey Championship and will not be eligible for Inter-Branch Competition. BC Hockey Tier 3 Championships (Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget) 5.68 Tier 3 Teams will play for the BC Hockey Championship and will not be eligible for Inter-Branch Competition. BC Hockey Female Minor Championships – Host Rotation 5.69 Midget, Bantam, Pee Wee 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 Vancouver Island North Western North Central North Central Lower Mainland North East/Yukon North East/Yukon East Kootenay West Kootenay West Kootenay Okanagan North Western North Western Vancouver Island Lower Mainland Lower Mainland North Central Okanagan East Kootenay North East/Yukon East Kootenay Okanagan West Kootenay Vancouver Island NOTE: Following the 2024-2025 season this schedule will repeat. Regulation Six – Conduct Ineligible Player 6.01 Any ineligible player or team official who signs the game sheet and/or participates in any BC Hockey sanctioned game will cause their team to forfeit the game regardless of the score of the game. The team official(s) responsible will be suspended indefinitely pending an investigation and may upon completion of the investigation be subject to a suspension for a definite period. 6.02 If an ineligible Player or Team Official is used in any BC Hockey Championship game, the Team will automatically be disqualified. All games involving the disqualified team will be forfeited and the disqualified team will forfeit their performance bond (where applicable). 6.03 Every Team shall be responsible for the representations made to the Association regarding the age of Junior, Juvenile, 89 BC Hockey Regulations 2015-2016 Midget, Bantam, and Pee Wee players. a) In the event of a Team being successfully protested for playing a player over age in any playoff games: i. The Team shall be dropped from the yearʼs competition ii. The playoff games of the round protested only shall be disregarded b) In the case a Team is protested for playing a player over age in games preceding the playoffs: i. The player shall be dropped and at the discretion of BC Hockey Board of Directors. ii. The Team itself may be allowed to continue in competition, all games won while playing the over age player shall be awarded to the Team or Teams which have competed against it. In case a Team is not allowed to continue in competition, all games against it shall be cancelled. Suspensions 6.04 A suspended player, referee, linesman, official scorer, game time keeper or any Official of any Team, League or Association shall not participate in any capacity whatsoever in exhibition, jamborees, tournaments, League or playoff games, nor shall they act in any official capacity within the confines of this Society or affiliated organizations during the term of their suspension. 6.05 For suspensions in effect prior to the Christmas break, the days between the last scheduled league game or tournament prior to the Christmas break, and the first scheduled league game or tournament shall not be included in determining the number of days served. 6.06 Match and Gross Misconduct Penalties that result in a suspension to be served after the conclusion of league and / or playoff game(s) shall be served starting September 1 of the next season. Falsification of Registration 6.07 Any player proven guilty of falsifying a birth certificate, or of having had knowledge that same has been falsified, or of playing on other than that playerʼs own birth certificate, will be automatically suspended from playing hockey with any Team affiliated with BC Hockey for a period of not less than one (1) 90 2015-2016 6.08 6.09 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 BC Hockey Regulations year and not more than three (3) years from the date of that playerʼs suspension. Any Officer, or Executive Member, of a Team, Club or Association, proven guilty of having been a party to, or having had such knowledge of such falsification, shall be automatically suspended for not less than twenty (20) years from playing or holding office, with any Team, League or Association affiliated with BC Hockey. Damaging Property Any player, Team Official, or Club found guilty of damaging property shall be subject to such disciplinary action that may be deemed necessary. Regulation Seven – Appeal Procedure Notice of any appeal to the Appeal Committee shall be: Delivered to the Chief Executive Officer within 21 days from the date of notice of the decision appealed from; b) Be in writing, and outline all particulars of the case as well as the grounds on which the appeal is made; c) Be accompanied by payment of an appeal fee in the amount indicated in the Schedule of Fees and Appeals (Appendix A). The fee shall be paid either by cash, a credit card payment or certified cheque payable to the Society. If the Appeal is dismissed or the suspension modified the appeal fee shall be retained by the Society. If the Appeal is upheld, the appeal fee shall be returned to the appellant. The filing of an appeal does not result in a stay of any suspension imposed or other decision made. The Chair of the Appeal Committee shall review each notice of appeal and determine whether it raises a ground of appeal permitted under Bylaw Eight. If the Chair of the Appeal Committee decides that the grounds of appeal do not fall within Bylaw Eight, then notice of that decision shall be given to the applicant by the Chief Executive Officer. Otherwise, the appeal shall be set for hearing. For each appeal to be considered by the Appeal Committee, the Chair shall designate an appeal panel consisting of the Chair and at least two (2) but not more than four (4) other members of the appeal committee. Prior to the hearing of an appeal, all pertinent documents a) 91 BC Hockey Regulations 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 92 2015-2016 supplied by any referee, linesman or other game official or other decision-maker shall, upon request, be made available to the party appealing. Prior to the hearing of an appeal of a Memberʼs decision the Society will forward a copy of the request to the appropriate Member who will have seven (7) days to respond with their position and rationale regarding the decision. Failure to respond within the timeline may be regarded by the Committee as evidence the non-responding party is in agreement with the appeal. After the Member response has been received, the submission of further materials by either party shall only be permitted at the discretion of the Appeal Committee. All parties to the appeal may be requested to respond to any material provided by any party to an appeal within timelines as established by the Appeal Committee. Each party shall supply copies of all documents the parties wish to have considered by the Appeal Committee within 48 hours of the decision to grant a hearing of the appeal. All pertinent information supplied to the Appeal Committee by either party shall upon request be made available to both parties, in writing, in advance of the hearing. A party may, with leave of the Appeal Committee, submit additional information at the time of the hearing providing it has a reasonable explanation for the late submission of information. Any party to an appeal shall be given not less than 48 hoursʼ notice of an appeal hearing. The appeal shall be dealt with by the Appeal Committee within 14 days of the date notice of the appeal is received by the Chief Executive Officer, unless a mutual agreement is reached by both parties to extend this time. In the event the Chair of the Appeal Committee is in a conflict of interest or otherwise unable to deal with a specific matter, then the Chair of the Appeal Committee shall ask another member of the Appeal Committee to take his place with respect to that matter. 2015-2016 BC Hockey Regulations Exemption Appeals 7.11 The Appeal Committee has the authority to review appeals for exemptions and to provide special dispensation from the Societyʼs Regulations and Policies utilizing the following procedures: a) The appeal for an exemption must be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer along with the appeal fee. b) Any exemption appeal granted shall be in effect for the current season only. c) Any exemption appeal granted shall be reported to the appellant, the District Association/League and the Board. d) The decision by the Appeal Committee on the appeal for exemption will be final except as provided for in the Bylaws and Regulations of Hockey Canada. 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 Regulation Eight – Nominating Procedures Nominations can be made by either a Member of the Society or the Nominating Committee Chair. A Nomination Form signed by a duly authorized Member representative and by the candidate shall constitute the nomination. A resume of the candidateʼs credentials and a written statement by the candidate expressing a willingness to serve as a Director must accompany the Nomination Form. The resume of the candidateʼs credentials should include education background, employment background and hockey experience, including experience with BC Hockey or other hockey organizations. The resume should also highlight any additional skills or competencies that will contribute to the effective leadership and governance of BC Hockey. The Nominating Committee shall verify the eligibility of the candidates to hold office. All nominations for the position of Director must be submitted to the Chair of the Nominating Committee, at least sixty (60) days prior to the commencement of the Annual General Meeting. Candidates wishing to run for the Chair position must first be nominated as a candidate for a Board position. The Committee will circulate forty-five (45) days prior to the Annual General Meeting a list of recommended eligible 93 BC Hockey Regulations 8.09 8.10 8.11 8.12 94 2015-2016 candidates and a brief summary of their qualifications. Members and Directors will have until thirty (30) days prior to the Annual General Meeting to submit further nominations. All candidates will have until thirty (30) days prior to the Annual General Meeting to further indicate their desire to run for the Chair position. The Committee will circulate fifteen (15) days prior to the Annual General Meeting a final list of candidates for the available positions of Chair and/or Director along with the resumes of the candidatesʼ credentials. Each candidate may choose to have up to two (2) minutes at the Annual General Meeting to address the Members prior to voting. 2015-2016 BC Hockey Regulations Appendices: Appendix A Schedule of Fees and Assessments 1. Annual Membership Assessments: ○ Senior and Junior Teams Senior AA Male Teams Senior A Male Teams Senior C Male Teams Senior AAA Female Teams Senior AA Female Teams Senior A Female Teams Junior A Teams Junior B Teams Junior Female Teams ○ Senior and Junior Leagues Senior Leagues Junior Leagues ○ Hockey Associations Associations Juvenile A Team Midget A Team Bantam A Team Pee Wee A Team ○ District Hockey Associations Associations ○ Associate Members Associate Member Major Junior Team Hockey Canada Sport School Team $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $85.00 $85.00 $85.00 $85.00 $50.00 $50.00 $30.00 $1,000.00 These dues are payable at the time of registration each year. No Team, League or Association shall be entitled to enter competition or be represented at the Societyʼs Annual General Meeting until its Fees, Assessments and Fines, if any, have been paid 2. Annual Registered Participant Assessments Players (all) $11.75 in 2014-2015 $12.00 in 2015-2016 $12.25 in 2016-2017 Players on a team above the recreational category $3.00 Hockey Canada Adult Recreational Player $2.00 Team Officials on a team above the recreational $3.00 category Officials $11.75 in 2014-2015 $12.00 in 2015-2016 $12.25 in 2016-2017 95 BC Hockey Regulations 3. 2015-2016 This participant assessment is in addition to the membership assessments charged for Hockey Canada Certificates and Hockey Canada Insurance. It shall be valid for a playing season, which shall be considered to begin on August 15 and end on August 14 of the following year. Annual Reserve Fund Assessments $80.00 Junior B Teams 4. 5. Above Minor Game Assessments Male Senior AAA Male Senior AA Male Senior A Junior A Junior B $25.00/home game $15.00/home game $5.00/home game $25.00/home game $12.00/home game Sanctioning Fees Jamborees Tournaments a. Branch b. Inter-Branch Each non- Society resident team c. International Each non- Society resident team Each non- Canadian resident team 6. Appeal Fees Hearing via conference call In-person hearing $75.00 (plus taxes) $75.00 (plus taxes) $125.00 (plus taxes) $10.00 (plus taxes) $175.00 (plus taxes) $10.00 (plus taxes) $50.00 (plus taxes) $300.00 $1,000.00 Appeal fees are to be paid either by cash payment, credit card payment or a certified cheque. 96 2015-2016 BC Hockey Policies BC Hockey Policy – Expectation of Coaches/Team Officials Those individuals accepting the position of coach do so knowing that they become the most important individual to the Team. By leadership the coach establishes a model that players will use to mold a significant portion of their attitude toward the game. This fact is especially true in minor hockey where players are in the formative years of their life. Therefore, coaches or other Team Officials that circumvent the rules and regulations as established by hockeyʼs governing bodies must be dealt with severely. Because in doing so these individuals are not only expressing their attitude toward the game but are molding the attitudes of the players surrounding them. Following are a few points that Team Officials must keep in mind: 1) Abusive language by any Team member is not tolerated. The adults must set the standards and the controls. 2) Do not allow any abuse of Officials. 3) The official game report is in fact the official record of the contest. The coach must make sure that the information recorded on the game sheet is correct before signing. 4) Know the eligibility of all Team members. Ensure that members have all been properly carded or suspensions fully served before playing them. 5) Make sure games, Tournaments or other events are properly sanctioned before entering. 6) Know the procedure for registering any complaints. For any action to result concerns must be properly channeled. 7) See refer to the BC Hockey Guide for Hockey Administration for the Code of Ethics for travelling teams. 8) The use of any alcohol or drugs will not be tolerated. Anyone found guilty will be subject to suspension. To help recognize outstanding coaching contributions the BC Hockey has established “The Ernie Gare Coach of the Year” award. Coaches who exemplify the ideals of fair play, fun, friendship and development are candidates for this award. Forward names and pertinent materials to the BC Hockey office. Deadline is April 15. Awarded at the BC Hockey Annual General Meeting. 97 BC Hockey Policies 2015-2016 BC Hockey Policy – Expectations of Referees Referees and Linesmen have a very important role to play in the game of ice hockey. They must apply the rules in a knowledgeable and consistent manner, from the opening faceoff, to the final buzzer. Only when officials have been able to influence the players to avoid violations, will the final outcome be decided by skill and team effort. Respect for an official is earned by officiating hockey games. It matters not what your HCOP level may be, BUT, how you handle the game on the ice. Points to Consider: 1) Do you have pride in your appearance? 2) Do you have a positive attitude about your role as an official? 3) Do you strive to improve your skating and positional skills? 4) Can you communicate with players in stressful circumstances? 5) Do you apply the rules and guidelines consistently? 6) Do you command respect or do you impose control? 7) Do you exercise firm, but friendly, control in altercation situations? 8) Do you show interest and support for your fellow officials, as well as the minor officials? 9) Can you always say, “I did my best”? The game of ice hockey is highly competitive, and can be stressful, but a competent official should never tolerate abusive language or actions to mar an otherwise enjoyable hockey game. BC Hockey expects a high standard of deportment and conduct by our officials, and only by fine example can they realistically expect others to follow. As a final reminder, we would like to have all officials frequently review their Game Report and Match Penalty procedures. Only when the officials have adequately reported the circumstances of a penalty situation to the proper BC Hockey executive member for action, in a clear concise manner, will they, your executive, be able to support you in applying the rules. 98 AWARDS 99 BC Hockey Awards Diamond Stick Diamond Stick Awarded for outstanding service to hockey for a period of not less than ten (10) years in duration by any person in the province who has rendered meritorious service to BC Hockey or its member Clubs. Recipients of the Diamond Stick Award: 1951 – G.M. Thomson, Trail 1952 – C. Schulli, Kimberley (posthumous) 1957 – Herb House, New Westminster 1958 – M.N. “Slim” Porter, Nelson 1959 – John Lukas, Kimberley 1963 – Doug Fletcher, Victoria 1966 – Leo G. Atwell, Nelson 1967 – Frank Wait, Trail 1969 – Art Fisher, Kelowna 1974 – Ivan Temple, Victoria 1975 – Stan Patience, Burnaby 1976 – Milo Fabro, Kimberley 1977 – A.H. Jerrerd, Vancouver 1978 – Jim Mailey, Trail 1978 – Frank Spring, Cranbrook 1980 – Ernie Gare, Nelson 100 1981 – Earl Alexander, Fort St. John 1984 – Jim W. Anderson, Trail 1986 – Bill Jones, Kimberley 1986 – Bob Crawford, Powell River 1989 – Dr. Leo Margolis, Nanaimo 1990 – Bruce Allison, Richmond (posthumous) 1994 – Ray Peebles, Quesnel 1994 – Don Griffin, Kitimat 2002 – Florence Rempel, Penticton Bob Woodward, Kimberley 2003 – Claude Skerry, Williams Lake 2005 – Bob Mullock, Port Moody 2007 – Fred Heslop, Trail 2012 – Bill Greene, Armstrong 2014 – Bob Nicholson, Penticton 2015 – Al Matthews, Williams Lake President’s Award BC Hockey Awards Presidentʼs Award Awarded to an individual, team, league or an Association that has brought honour to BC Hockey through an outstanding humanitarian endeavor. 1989-90 – Kitimat MHA 1990-91 – Nakusp MHA 1991-92 – Clearwater MHA 1992-93 –Surrey North Stars (Bantam C) Jerry Mills, Coach 1993-94 – Fernie MHA 1994-95 – Kitimat Legion Bombers (Midget AAA) 1995-96 – Cloverdale Scorpions (Midget C) 1996-97 – Rossland/Trail Paulʼs Place (Atom Team) 1997-98 – Saanich MHA 1998-99 – Royal Bank of Canada 1999-00 – Port McNeill Midget AA team 2000-01 – Mike Hoyer, Prince George 2001-02 – Dave McClellan, Kelowna MHA 2002-03 – Fort St. John Huskies Junior B Hockey Team 2003-04 – Whistler MHA 2004-05 – Bob Trobak, Fort St. John 2005-06 – Burns Lake MHA 2006-07 – Anthony Ast, Richmond 2007-08 – Trevor Gulenchyn, Winfield 2008-09 – Campbell River Midget Tyees 2009-10 – Bruce Tuck, Saanich 2010-11 – Aldergrove Atom C3 Team 2011-12 – Kelowna MHA 2012-13 – Sunshine Coast MHA 2013-14 – Juan de Fuca MHA 2014-15 – Jack Edwards (Summerland) 101 BC Hockey Awards Life Member Award Life Membersʼ Award Awarded to an amateur hockey administrator who has made an outstanding contribution to the development and growth of amateur hockey. 1991-92 – Al Berg, Vernon 1992-93 – Pat Lang, Fort St. John 1993-94 – Stu Minifee, Dawson Creek 1994-95 – Dan Morrison, North Vancouver 1995-96 – Doug Cousins, Penticton 1996-97 – John Michie, Westside 1997-98 – Candice Alkins, Chilliwack 1998-99 – Carol Mara, New Westminster 1999-00 – Richard Deets, Surrey 2000-01 – John Gibson, Whitehorse 2001-02 – Sharon Cairns, Powell River 2002-03 – Harold Brittan, Richmond 2003-04 – Donna Henderson, Kamloops 2004-05 – Ian Currie, Creston 2006-07 – Jack Koteles, South Okanagan 2007-08 – Bill Ennos, Victoria 2008-09 – Rochelle Wallace, Vancouver 2009-10 – Dennis Beraducci, Revelstoke 2011-12 – Nonie Miyazaki, Okanagan 2012-13 – Chuck Campbell, New Westminister 2013-14 – Gladys Hewson, Maple Ridge 2014-15 – Nigel Shackles, Seafair BC Hockey Outstanding Player Award Awarded to a hockey player who, for a period not less than ten (10) years, has performed with or assisted a Club registered within BC Hockey, who has exhibited clean and skillful play, value to the club, and who has assisted in the development of minor players. Recipients of Award: 1949-50 – H. Brown, Kimberley 1951-52 – Ab Cronie, Trail 1952-53 – “Duke” Scodellaro, Trail 1953-54 – F. Sullivan, Kimberley 1964-65 – Seth Martin, Rossland 1966-67 – Ken McTeer, Kimberley 102 1968-69 – Howie Hornby, Nelson 1969-70 – Andy McCallum, Powell River 1970-71 – Bill Jones, Kimberley 1989-90 – Len Dies, Quesnel Frank Spring Award BC Hockey Awards Frank Spring Award Minor Hockey Association of the Year Awarded annually to the Minor Hockey Association judged to have made an outstanding contribution to its community by providing a properly organized program where a player can learn the basic skills and the fundamentals of sound hockey. 1982-83 – Kamloops 1983-84 – Williams Lake 1984-85 – Port Coquitlam 1985-86 – Merritt 1986-87 – Cranbrook 1987-88 – Cranbrook 1988-89 – Princeton 1989-90 – Armstrong 1990-91 – Grandview 1991-92 – Nanaimo 1992-93 – Surrey 1993-94 – Chilliwack 1994-95 – Abbotsford 1995-96 – Sooke 1996-97 – Westside 1997-98 – Richmond 1998-99 – Westside 1999-00 – North Vancouver 2000-01 – Merritt 2001-02 – Greater Vernon 2002-03 – Chase 2003-04 – Richmond 2004-05 – Kamloops 2005-06 – Port Coquitlam 2006-07 – Langley 2007-08 – North Delta 2008-09 – Vancouver 2009-10 – Kelowna 2010-11 – Surrey 2011-12 – Richmond Ravens 2012-13 – Kelowna 2013-14 – Thompson Cariboo 2014-15 – South Okanagan 103 BC Hockey Awards Coaching Awards BC Hockey Coaching Awards Ernie Gare Award BC Hockey Coach of the Year Awarded to BCʼs top coach who shows leadership to players, demonstrates skill development and has a sound philosophy. This Award is given in memory of the late Ernie Gare of Nelson. Ernie Gare demonstrated what BC Hockey feels were the ideal elements of a coach. This Award shall be the BC Hockey Coach of the Year Trophy. 1979-80 – Colin Patterson (Cranbrook) 1980-81 – Al Patterson (Burnaby) 1981-82 – Al McLean (Port Moody) 1982-83 – Don Berry (Abbotsford) 1983-84 – Richard Anderson (Summerland) 1984-85 – Ernie Kowal (Vernon) 1985-86 – Ted Haupt (Richmond) 1986-87 – Don Robinson (Saanich) 1987-88 – Paul Phipps (Castlegar) 1988-89 – Guy Charron (Vancouver) 1989-90 – Bill Higgins (Vernon) 1990-91 – Gordon Black (Surrey) 1991-92 – Lorne Bunyan (Port McNeill) 1992-93 – Ray Donaldson (Chilliwack) 1993-94 – T. Cochrane (Grandview) 1994-95 – G. Berguist (Kamloops) 1995-96 – Ken Melynk (South Delta) 1996-97 – Christine Gardiner (Surrey) 1997-98 – Larry Keating (Kelowna) 1998-99 – Len Barrie (Kelowna) Bill Higgins (Vernon) Mike Mondin (Trail) 1999-00 – Alan Neale (Victoria) Dale Sproule (Victoria) 104 2000-01 – Terry Perkins (Campbell River) 2001-02 – Mike Moscone (Vancouver) 2002-03 – Will Unruh (Abbotsford) 2003-04 – John Steiner (Surrey) 2004-05 – Paul Bourgeois (Vernon) 2005-06 – Garth Ludwar (Creston) 2006-07 – Grant Kerr (MML Vancouver NW Giants) 2007-08 – Jon Calvano (MML Vancouver NW Giants) 2008-09 – Pat Thibeault (Vancouver Fusion) 2009-10 – Maurice Hamlin (Richmond) 2010-11 – Russ Weber (Richmond) 2011-12 – Eric Blais (Kelowna) 2012-13 – Ken Koshey (Trail) 2013-14 – Mike Squire (Parksville) 2014-15 – Phill Grieff (Richmond) Officiating Awards BC Hockey Awards BC Hockey Officiating Awards Official of the Year Award Awarded to an official who is carded for the current year, exemplifies dedication and support for BC Hockey Referee Programs/Hockey Canada Rules and Regulations and contributes to hockey other than for on-ice requirements while displaying leadership and ability, both on and off the ice. 1988-89 – Wes Smith (Surrey) 1989-90 – Jay Sharers (New Westminster) 1990-91 – Hank Aarsen (Victoria) 1991-92 – Mike Leggo (Victoria) 1992-93 – Darren Zupp (Vernon) 1993-94 – Lonnie Cameron (Victoria) 1994-95 – Ken Garwasiuk (Kelowna) 1995-96 – Willy Saari (Kamloops) 1996-97 – Rick Boekestyn (Cranbrook) 1997-98 – Colin Rasmussen (Kamloops) 1998-99 – Lowell Dick (Surrey) 1999-00 – Chris Mason (Abbotsford) 2000-01 – Brad Reminek (Maple Ridge) 2001-02 – Gerard Hayes (Kamloops) 2002-03 – Pat Smith (Lower Mainland) 2003-04 – Saad Al-Jadir (Kelowna) 2004-05 – Brandon Liefke (Vernon) 2005-06 – Steve Papp (Kelowna) 2006-07 – Jeff Ingram (Cloverdale) 2007-08 – Nick Swaine (Kamloops) 2008-09 – Ryan Dawson (Kamloops) 2009-10 – Natasha Lowe (Vancouver) 2010-11 – Mike Langin (Kelowna) 2011-12 – Riley Friesen (Duncan) 2012-13 – Mike Campbell (Surrey) 2013-14 – Nick Bilko (Langley) 2014-15 – Bevan Mills (Surrey) 105 BC Hockey Awards Officiating Awards Development Award – Coaching Awarded annually to acknowledge outstanding service by a volunteer who has devoted his or her time to assist the coaching program in BC Hockey. 1980-81 – Bill Jones (Kimberley) 1981-82 – Cam Kerr (North Vancouver) 1982-83 – Cliff Russell (Kamloops) 1983-84 – Florence Rempel (Victoria) 1984-85 – John Ptucha (Richmond) 1985-86 – John Johnson (Summerland) 1986-87 – Fred Desrochers (Richmond) 1987-88 – Doug Cousins (Dawson Creek) 1988-89 – Don Lacey (Kitimat) 1989-90 – Marv Waller (Abbotsford) 1990-91 – Paul Carson (Richmond) 1991-92 – Jack Hagen (Victoria) 1992-93 – Scott Rintoul (North Delta) 1993-94 – Ted Hargreaves (Nelson) 1994-95 – Ken Skerik (Cranbrook) 1995-96 – Sandy Blackwell (Prince George) 1996-97 – Doug Nordan (North Delta) 1997-98 – Steve Amiss (Quesnel) 1998-99 – Bruce Tuck (Saanich) 1999-00 – Paul Lefreniere (MacKenzie) 106 2000-01 – Paul Weed (Comox) 2001-02 – Teri Cotton (Victoria) 2002-03 – Erin Harbor (Summerland) 2003-04 – Ian Liversidge (Maple Ridge) 2004-05 – Russ Weber (Richmond) 2005-06 – Craig Bedard (Osoyoos) 2006-07 – Frank Kika (Williams Lake) 2007-08 – Marv Waller (Misson) 2008-09 – Bill Soles (Golden) 2009-10 – Shane Hohlweg (Seafair) 2012-13 – Peter Moyls (Kamloops) 2013-14 – Not presented 2014-15 – Not presented Officiating Awards BC Hockey Awards Development Awards – High Performance Awarded annually to acknowledge outstanding service by a volunteer to the BC Hockey High Performance Programs. Female High Performance 2010-11 – Nancy Wilson 2011-12 – Chris Wagner 2012-13 – Roy Jukich 2013-14 – Cam Kerr 2014-15 – Carol Worsfold Male High Performance 2010-11 – Grant Ammann 2011-12 – Steve Amiss 2012-13 – Mitch Pinsky 2013-14 – Marty Floris 2014-15 – Scott Westgate Development Award – Officiating Awarded annually to acknowledge outstanding service by a volunteer who has devoted his or her time to assist the officiating program in BC Hockey. 1980-81 – Carl Johansen (Kimberley) 1981-82 – Grant Turner (Comox) 1982-83 – Keith Moore (Victoria) 1983-84 – Stan Smith (Vancouver) 1984-85 – Harry Addison (Victoria) 1985-86 – Ken Wishart (Prince George) 1986-87 – Douglas Stokes (Langley) 1987-88 – Lyle Balfour (Vernon) 1988-89 – Ron Masson (Surrey) 1989-90 – Mark Dibblee (Kimberley) 1990-91 – Harvey Megli (Vernon) 1991-92 – Ed Mayert (Nanaimo) 1992-93 – Jim Allaway (Vernon) 1993-94 – Dave Murray (Trail) 1994-95 – Dave Webb (Comox) 1995-96 – Bruce Walker (Ashcroft) 1996-97 – Hank Aarsen (Nanaimo) 1997-98 – Evan Burnett (Nanaimo) 1998-99 – Dale Nault (Surrey) 1999-00 – Mike Landucci (Fort St. John) 2000-01 – Rob Schweitzer (Prince Rupert) 2001-02 – Ed Fornelli (Fort St. John) 2002-03 – Murray Sheppard (Prince Rupert) 2003-04 – Larry Jeeves (Penticton) 2004-05 – Allan Marchuk (Lumby) 2005-06 – Ryan Stefani (Vancouver) 2006-07 – Guy Chapdelaine (Rossland) 2007-08 – John Berg (Yukon) 2008-09 – Larry Sill (Kamloops) 2009-10 – Mike Fraser (Comox) 2010-11 – Chris Herr (Parksville) 2011-12 – Casey Rodusek (Parksville) 2012-13 – Cam MacBean (Terrace) 2013-14 – Jacqui Harrison (Campbell River) 2014-15 – Trevor Boudreau (Surrey) 107 BC Hockey Awards BC Safety Award BC Hockey Safety Award Awarded annually to acknowledge outstanding service by a volunteer who has devoted his or her time to assist the safety and risk management program in BC Hockey. 2003-04 – Candice Alkins (Chilliwack) 2004-05 – Ken Carew (Fort St John) 2005-06 – Bill Greene (Armstrong) 2006-07 – Anne Deitch (Burnaby) 2007-08 – Debbie Marsh (North Delta) 2008-09 – Carol Fergusson (Sooke) 108 2009-10 – James Niezen (Chilliwack) 2010-11 – Brendan Boylan (Vancouver) 2011-12 – Not Presented 2013-14 – Squamish MHA 2014-15 – Not Presented Minor Hockey Week Awards BC Hockey Awards Minor Hockey Week Awards Purpose: To honour BC Hockey Members who have given outstanding service and who have devoted a volunteer effort and service to a Minor Hockey Program in British Columbia. The selection committee shall be the BC Hockey Officers 1958-59 – Chas W. McLean, Trail Ivan Temple, Victoria Art Jefferd, Vancouver Don C. Winslade, New Westminster 1959-60 – Don Sarkissian, Nanaimo Don E. Ried, Kamloops Joseph Haywood, Trail 1960-61 – Herb House, New Westminster Lloyd Murdoch, Trail 1961-62 – Donald M. White, Kelowna John J. Cronie, Trail 1962-63 – Gerry Thompson, Vancouver Frank Wait, Trail Charles Anderson, Kamloops 1963-64 – C.A. Jeffery, Prince George Lloyd Barrett, Chapman Camp 1964-65 – Jim Mailey, Trail D. Bentley, Cranbrook Leo Margolis, Nanaimo 1965-66 – John Wilson, Trail Doug Dawes, Kamloops Bill Torry, Rossland 1966-67 – Bill Brown, Vernon Hank Klassen, Victoria Bill Dickinson, Vancouver 1967-68 – Larry Buchan, Vernon Herb Mitchell, Vancouver Jim Byram, Kimberley 1968-69 – Bob Reid, Victoria Frank Begg, Kamloops Nanaimo 1970-71 – Bert Hickman, Victoria 1969-70 – Mrs. K. Senkpiel, Kamloops Eric Kneen, C. Munns, Castlegar Len Miller, Vernon 1971-72 – Hank Barone, Nelson Bruce Young, Victoria 1972-73 – San Dempsey, Kamloops Mimi Dempsey, Kamloops 1973-74 – Peggy Temple, Victoria Frank Laughlin, Victoria Gordon Malcolm, Nelson 1974-75 – Ken Bond, Kamloops Mrs. Jackie Bogle, Penticton Marcel Proulx, Trail 1975-76 – Les Murdoch, Trail 1976-77 – Doug McCallum, Trail 1977-78 – Bob Best, New Westminster Leonard Lerose, Trail 1978-79 – Bill Colbourne, Burnaby 1979-80 – Bruce Allison, Richmond Warren Embury, Merritt 1980-81 – George Wong, Burnaby Mrs. Ginny Sam, Saanich Jim Faulkner, Williams Lake 1971-72 – Hank Barone, Nelson Bruce Young, Victoria 1972-73 – San Dempsey, Kamloops Mimi Dempsey, Kamloops 1973-74 – Peggy Temple, Victoria Frank Laughlin, Victoria Gordon Malcolm, Nelson 109 BC Hockey Awards Minor Hockey Week Awards 1974-75 – Ken Bond, Kamloops 1989-90 – Bob Woodward, Kimberley Joe Griff, Aldergrove Mrs. Jackie Bogle, Penticton Harvey Klassen, North Marcel Proulx, Trail Vancouver 1975-76 – Les Murdoch, Trail 1990-91 – Marion Holland, Victoria 1976-77 – Doug McCallum, Trail Ed Mountain, Invermere 1977-78 – Bob Best, New Westminster Wally Iwanciwski, Quesnel Leonard Lerose, Trail 1991-92 – Jim Roode, Kamloops 1978-79 – Bill Colbourne, Fred Schooley, Kitimat Burnaby Ken Skerik, Cranbrook 1979-80 – Bruce Allison, Richmond 1992-93 – Randy Brash, Windermere Warren Embury, Merritt John Michie, Westside Gerry 1980-81 – George Wong, Ogilvie, Kimberley Burnaby, 1993-94 – Dunc Jamieson, Penticton Mrs. Ginny Sam, Frank Lento, Fernie Joe Saanich Morellato, Hastings Jim Faulkner, Williams 1994-95 – Ray Bissette, Mackenzie Lake John Dahl, Mackenzie 1981-82 – Chris Goodman, Oliver Ed Dunham, Chilliwack Carl Johansen, Kimberley Betty Gilbert, Surrey Charlie Suzuki, Merritt Allan Matthews, 1982-83 – Grant McKinstry, Victoria Williams Lake Don Griffin, Kitimat Bill 1995-96 – Bill Hucul, Jones, Kimberley Salmon Arm 1983-84 – Cors Verhage, Lumby Jean Jones, North Doug Morton, Victoria Vancouver Pat Lang, Fort Earl Sinkie, Vancouver St. John Howard LeTroy, 1984-85 – Jean Entner, Logan Lake Semiahmoo Reo Martin, Duane Entner, Logan Lake Fort St. James Rino Sellan, Tom Homersham, Kimberley Kimberley Gordon Strachan, Kelowna Karen Swick, Kitimat 1985-86 – Bob Dahl, Terrace 1996-97 – Claude Skerry, Williams Norm Guizzo, Cranbrook Lake Terry Owen, North Elizabeth Smith, Lumby Vancouver Larry Gathercole, 1986-87 – Reg Aldus, Vancouver Kamloops Ken Kjenstad, Ken Lozoway, Victoria Clearwater Ted Coyne, Maureen Karran, Williams Princeton Richard Anderson, Lake Summerland Lenore Hewlett, Westbank William Lee, Port Moody 1987-88 – Pat Kilback, Cranbrook Marie McNamee, Comox Allan 1997-98 – Florence Rempel, Victoria Willock, Fort St. James Ken Burry, South Delta 1988-89 – Christine Gardiner, Surrey Peter Schular, Golden Bill Hicks, Port Moody Marlyn Ryder, Kelowna Louanne Sanderson, Gay Hahn, Grandview Roy Kimberley 110 Minor Hockey Week Awards Sakaki, Salmon Arm Jack Koteles, South Okanagan 1998-99 – Andrew Mustard, Vancouver Gary Schiffo, Sparwood Bob McCotter, Prince George Pat Worton, Kamloops Pat & Carol Rolston, Sicamous Sandy Cook, Invermere Jenney Nemeth, Summerland 1999-00 – Rick Deets, Surrey Sharon Brown, Westside Elinor Adolphe, Penticton Bruce Walker, Thompson Cariboo Gary Ware, Merritt Marilyn Van Damme, Prince George Bob Trobak, Fort St. John 2000-01 – Cliff Tyson, Trail Bob Lepage, Prince George Bonnie Cameron, West Vancouver John Ptucha, Richmond Neil Britton, Penticton Dutch Hopman, Kelowna Karen Swetlikoe, Kamloops 2001-02 – Audrey Foster, Prince George Bill Greene, Armstrong Liz Johnston, Richmond Nonie Miyazaki, Merritt Anita Palmer, Fernie Deanna Rau, Stewart 2002-03 – Steve Amiss, Quesnel Donna Henderson, Kamloops Andrew Jakubeit, Penticton Wilf Liefke, Vernon Kerry Solinsky, Kelowna Marv Waller, Mission Ross Bidinger, Invermere 2003-04 – Bruce Walter, Lillooet BC Hockey Awards Jim Healey, Okanagan Jim Alaway, Summerland Terri Munro, Vancouver Robin Douville, Creston Charlie Knotts, Victoria Bev Weiler, Fort St. John 2004-05 – Rob Born, Winfield Marilyn Brzowtowski, Armstrong Stan Burton, Kamloops Heidi Reid, Hundred Mile House Dan Seibel, OMAHA Lynda Sali, Revelstoke Stacey Villaneaua, Summerland 2005-06 – Rhona Martin, Sicamous Clevland Astle, Port Coquitlam, Colin Rasmusson, Kamloops Wendy Pottie, Salmon Arm Susie Sherman, Sooke Karen Jorgenson, Fort Nelson, Val Macala, Canal Flats 2006-07 – Diana Raffan, North Okanagan MHA Gordon Matthews, Thompson Cariboo MHA Bud Rich, Sicamous MHA Patty Willowby, Lillooet MHA Jack Koteles, OMAHA George Rithaler, Salmon Arm MHA Lynne Kiang, Richmond MHA Robert Strachan, Rossland - Trail MHA 2007-08 – Sherry Anderson, South Okanagan MHA Maria Andre, Okanagan Mainline AHA Bev Grossler, Lillooet MHA Debbie Harrison, Slamon Arm MHA Donna McLellan, Clearwater & District 111 BC Hockey Awards Kari Mostat, Salmon Arm MHA Debbie Quesnel, Thompson Cariboo 2008-09 – Dale Cassell, Kamloops MHA Elaine Gill, Merritt MHA Tom Marsh, Salmon Arm MHA David Phillips, Slamon Arm MHA Scott Robertson, Merritt MHA Kevin Urekar, Port Moody MHA Keith Watson , Salmon Arm MHA 2009-10 – Dennis Baraducci, Revelstoke Debbie Cooper, Jaun de Fuca James Niezen, PCAHA Bill Van Helvoirt, Prince George 2010-11 – Ryan Curr, Langley Bruce Stusrud, 100 Mile House Marty Floris, Vanderhoof Jim McDonald, Fort Nelson Cindy Underhill, Whitehorse Paul DeShane, Penticton 2011-12 - Mike Bryce, Prince George George Jim MacDonald, Vancouver Island Dave Smith, Nelson Jackie Marshall, Fort St. James Mike Readman, Dawson Creek Munson McKinney, West Vancouver Rory Smith, OMAHA 2012-13 – Bonnie Chung, Lower Mainland Bruce Stusrud, North Central Richard Powell, North East Val Fulton, Okanagan Robin Edwards, Vancouver 112 Minor Hockey Week Awards Island Kim Dimock, West Kootenay Gard Seed, Yukon 2013-14 – Teri Craft, West Kootenay Mike Landucci, North East/ Yukon Debbie Adam, Lower Mainland 2014-15 – Travis Stewart, North Central Ken MacKenzie, Vancouver Island Diana Hoggard, Okanagan Kevin Marascoo, East Kootenay Brek Stewart, Lower Mainland 2015-2016 Hockey Canada Officiating Awards HockeyCanada Officiating Awards The Hockey Canada Officiating Awards are given in recognition of outstanding service during the season. The categories for the awards are most promising, most improved and most deserving official. 1989-90 – Mark Trevelyan, Williams Lake Chris de Haan, Abbotsford Fred Zibin, Port Alberni 1990-91 – Brad Laffin, Chilliwack Scott Murray, Creston Adolph Jede, Quesnel 1991-92 – Jack Darney, Sechelt Clay Matile, Williams Lake Jordie Dwyer, Surrey 1992-93 – Brian Youngson, Coquitlam Angela Sosnoski, New Westminster Darren Zupp, Vernon 1993-94 – Margaret Logan, Prince Rupert Jonathan Chapman, Surrey Willy Saari, Kamloops 1994-95 – Naomi Horbatch, Port Alberni Marc Audet, Comox Kelly Sutherland, Richmond 1995-96 – Rae Hartley, Winfield Todd Zilki, Vancouver Mike Fraser, Powell River 1996-97 – Chris Butcher, Comox Jamie Wilson, Nanaimo Pat Bensmiller, Burnaby 1997-98 – Kristine Dick, Kamloops Joe Bennett, Oliver Kevin Penny, Prince George 1998-99 – Kevin Perkin, Powell River Bill Wylie, Kelowna Francis Rankin, Whitehorse 1999-00 – Rob Fryer, Kamloops Jenna Lewis, Kitimat Kristina Dick, Kamloops Stacey De Wynter, Powell River 2000-01 – Stephan Rainville, Courtenay Trent Lawrence, Quesnel Trevor Noble, Terrace 2001-02 – Charles Bryon, Merritt Ross Campbell, Quesnel Jennifer Konicek, Kitimat 2002-03 – Steven McKay, Clearwater Daniel Dittaro, Vanderhoof Ryan Stefani, Vancouver 2003-04 – Eric Martens, Vanderhoof Kameron Poirier, Delta Adam Hyatt, Prince George 2004-05 – Glen Brown, Cranbrook Jason Cramer, Surrey Curtis McGregor, Fort Nelson 2005-06 – Clayton Young, Fort St. James Rachel Robilliard, North Delta Adam Hyatt, Prince George 2006-07 – Kevin Sherman, Prince Rupert Graham Chandler, Surrey Ryan Carr, Vancouver Thunderbirds 2007-08 – Kowan OʼKeefe, Salmon Arm Adrienne Beacon, Kamloops Jacob Hill, Vancouver Thunderbirds 113 Hockey Canada Officiating Awards 2008-09 – Kayla Keeping, Savona Meaghan Pranke, Nanaimo Andrew Wutke, Salmon Arm 2009-10 – Brendon Creyke, Prince George Ron Dietterle, Aldergrove Shelby Roberge, Kitimat 2010-11 – Tom Tazelaar, Williams Lake Connor Simmons, White Rock Andrew Knee, Dawson Creek 114 2015-2016 2011-12 – Tyler Houghton, West Kelowna Brett McLean, Fort St. John Adam Luchkanych, Salmon Arm 2012-13 – Max Kellington, Mission Caleb Wale, Vanderhoof Larry Krause, Abbotsford 2013-14 – Kathleen Downey, Parksville Jake Stubbs, Vancouver Bill Staats, Quesnel 2014-15 – Jacob Apostoliuk Kaiden de Roon Mike Page BC Hockey Scholarships BC Hockey Awards BC HOCKEY SCHOLARSHIPS BC Hockey Scholarships are awarded annually by BC Hockey membership to recognize and enhance the opportunities presented when furthering oneʼs education. Two of these awards are presented as Memorial Scholarships. Kenneth Batke, Vernon 2009-10 – Christopher Matthews, Richmond 2013-14 – Eric Matteucci, Trail Christopher Albee, Quesnel Adam Doka, Fernie Millionaires Jacob Dolinar, Michael Van Nostrand, Fort St. Armstrong John Adrianna Johnson, 100 Melissa Cachia, Smithers Mile House Nicol Dimock, Grand Forks Nathan Dasilva, Richmond Geoffry Doka, Elk Valley Naiya Sang, Vancouver Liane Brooks, Sooke Shane Hopwood, Prince Tyler Berg, Vernon George 2010-11 – Harveer Takhar, Surrey Josh Krueger, Fort St. Carissa Rix, Kamloops John Simon Kiiskila, Jason Reid, Port Moody Smithers Colton Hamilton, Surrey Courtney Morice, Isaac Davies, Smithers Kamloops Sam Brennan, Cariboo Cougars Connor Fairweather, MML Campbell River Elizabeth Emery, South Delta Giordano Corlazzoli, Mathew Jones, Clearwater and Ucluelet District 2014-15 – Griffin Dolling, Port Alberni 2011-12 – Cody Allison, North Saanich Tatianna Haggard, Victoria Ryan Beach, Vernon Hailey Haskell, Salmon Marc Dumont, Kamloops Arm Hannah Mitchell, Port McNeill Darien Grace, Vernon Trevor Pickett, Vernon Jarod Lang, Fort St. John Liam Ross, Surrey Tyler Atherton, Elkford, Breton Trask, Invermere Lauren Smaha-Muir, Megan Watt, Prince George Smithers Katelyn Yuris, Trail Juliana Vizza, McBride 2012-13 – Michael Chute, Dawson Creek Rhett Munson, Terrace Cheyann Newman, Quesnel Cori-Anne Huisman, Fernie Jessie Lay, Kaslo Ellis Martin, Port Alberni Justin Lee, Victoria Jordan Bordignon, Coquitlam Justin Uyeno, Richmond Jonathan Hack, Penticton 115 BC Hockey Awards Bruce Allison Scholarship Bruce Allison Scholarship This BC Hockey scholarship will be awarded annually in memory of the late Bruce Allison of Richmond, 26th President of BC Hockey. Bruce Allison was instrumental in establishing and pursuing scholarship opportunities for members of BC Hockey and advocated the pursuit of educational goals through hockey excellence. 1989-90 – Ryan Douglas, Coquitlam 1990-91 – Leo Willing, Vancouver 1991-92 – Andrew Young, Duncan 1992-93 – Sean Vickers, Williams Lake 1993-94 – Richard Pedan, Burns Lake 1994-95 – Brad Farrell, North Vancouver 1995-96 – Julie Bennett, Penticton 1996-97 – Brett Hagardt, Enderby 1997-98 – Tyler Abel, Williams Lake 1998-99 – Jeanine Saville, Sidney 1999-00 – Jim Storey, Fraser Lake 2000-01 – Dan Seibel, Kelowna 2001-02 – Michael Heath, Richmond 116 2002-03 – Douglas Heath, Richmond 2003-04 – Tyler Hikida, Richmond 2004-05 – Nicholas Kang, Kamloops 2005-06 – Christopher Longley, West Vancouver 2006-07 – Kelsey Holkestad, Surrey 2007-08 – Carmen Petrick, Nelson 2008-09 – Kendra VanDenBerghe, Kelowna 2009-10 – Jordan Magnuson, Coquitlam 2010-11 – Shannon Hall, Nelson 2011-12 – Sten Sundin, Prince Rupert 2012-13 – Jonathon Hack 2013-14 – Duncan Stefurak, Maple Ridge 2014-15 – Tyler Andrews, Delta Jeff Butler Scholarship BC Hockey Awards Jeff Butler Scholarship This BC Hockey scholarship will be awarded annually in memory of Jeff Butler, a Junior A hockey player who was fatally injured during a hockey game on Saturday, September 14, 1985. Jeff was a dedicated young man with rare qualities of character and determination. 1985-86 – Steve Bradwell, Fort St. John 1986-87 – Alan Oishi, Vancouver 1987-88 – Maco Balkovec, Burnaby 1988-89 – Kevin Hansen, Sechelt 1989-90 – Steven Williams, Nakusp 1990-91 – Tom Needham, Quesnel 1991-92 – Alain Suurkask, North Shore 1992-93 – Ryan Beech, Sicamous 1993-94 – Steve Howitt, Richmond 1994-95 – Nancy Scholz, Whitehorse 1995-96 – Chris Lacroix, Richmond 1996-97 – Matthew Makuck, Sidney 1997-98 – Adrian Wladichuk 1998-99 – Trevor Brady 1999-00 – Nicole Zilkie, Kaslo 2000-01 – David LeNeveu, Nanaimo 2001-02 – Kristine Leckie, Victoria 2002-03 – Imran Esmail, Coquitlam 2003-04 – Katrin-Liis Graham, Surrey 2004-05 – Christopher Nixon-Giles, West Vancouver 2005-06 – Scott Sinclair, Abbotsford 2006-07 – Jamie Leveille, Burnaby 2007-08 – Chad Freeman, Grand Forks 2008-09 – Michael Allan, Coquitlam 2009-10 – Noah Stone, Kamloops 2010-11 – Ethan Gaines, Abbotsford 2011-12 – Jackson Lindsay, Richmond 2012-13 – Cori-Anne Huisman 2013-14 – Perrin Waldock, Chilliwack 2014-15 – Keaton Roch, Nelson Ted Hargreaves Scholarship This BC Hockey scholarship will be awarded annually in memory of Ted Hargreaves, a former BC Hockey District Coach Coordinator and High Performance Coordinator, who passed away in 2005. 2005-06 – Thomas Isenor, Boundary 2006-07 – Scott Soles, Golden 2007-08 – Jason Alessio, Smithers 2008-09 – Ryan Uyeno, Richmond 2009-10 – Katrina Wood, Semiahmoo 2010-11 – Jackson Jane, Cowichan Valley 2011-12 – Grant Matthews, Robson 2012-13 – Jordan Bordignon 2013-14 – Jessie Olfert, Penticton 2014-15 – Christy Wee, Richmond 117 BC Hockey Awards Savage Cup BC HOCKEY CHAMPIONS Senior AAA The Savage Cup Donated to the BC Hockey by Mr. J.M. Savage of Victoria, BC (Canadian Colliers), in 1911 for competition by Senior AAA Hockey Clubs, emblematic of the Senior AAA Hockey Championship of British Columbia. 1912-13 – Vancouver Rowing Club 1913-14 – Fraser Mills Hockey Club 1914-15 – Vancouver B.B. Hockey Club 1915-16 – Vancouver B.B. Hockey Club 1916-17 – Vancouver Towers 1917-18 – Vancouver Towers 1918-19 – Vancouver Towers 1919-20 – Vancouver Towers 1920-21 – University of British Columbia 1921-22 – Vancouver Towers 1922-23 – Vancouver Young Liberals 1923-24 – Rossland Hockey Club 1924-25 – Rossland Hockey Club 1925-26 – Vancouver Towers 118 1926-27 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1927-28 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1928-29 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1929-30 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1930-31 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1931-32 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1932-33 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1933-34 – Kimberley Dynamiters (J. Pratt) 1934-35 – Kimberley Dynamiters (Johnny Achtzener) 1935-36 – Kimberley Dynamiters (Johnny Achtzener) Savage Cup BC Hockey Awards (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1960-61 – Nelson Maple Leafs (Mickey Maglio) 1961-62 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Robt. Kromm) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1962-63 – No Competition 1963-64 – Kimberley Dynamiters (W. Jones) 1964-65 – Nelson Maple Leafs (Robt. Kromm) 1965-66 – Kimberley Dynamiters (Les Lilley) 1966-67 – Nelson Maple Leafs (Frank Arnett) 1967-68 – Spokane Jets (Colin Kilburn) 1968-69 – Spokane Jets (E.I. Rollins) 1969-70 – Spokane Jets (E.I. Rollins) 1936-37 – Nelson Maple Leafs (A.S. Aitken) 1937-38 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Elmer Piper) 1938-39 – Kimberley Dynamiters (Eric Hornquist) 1939-40 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Jack Kwasney) 1940-41 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Jim Morris) 1941-42 – Kimberley Dynamiters (Ralph Redding) 1942-43 – Victoria Army (Bill Carse) 1943-44 – New Westminster (Frank Dotten) 1944-45 – No Competition 1945-46 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Jimmy Morris) 1946-47 – Kimberley Dynamiters (Ralph Redding) 1947-48 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Ab Cronie) 1948-49 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Ab Cronie) 1949-50 – Kamloops Elks (Paul Thompson) 1950-51 – Nanaimo Clippers (Ed Shamlock) 1951-52 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Gerry Thomson) 1952-53 – Penticton Vʼs (Bill Carse) 1953-54 – Penticton Vʼs (Grant Warwick) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1954-55 – Vernon Canadians 1955-56 – Vernon Canadians (George Agar) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1956-57 – Spokane Flyers (Roy McBride) 1957-58 – Kelowna Packers (Jack OʼReilly) 1958-59 – Vernon Canadians (George Agar) 1959-60 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Robt. Kromm) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1970-71 – Nelson Maple Leafs (Marshall J. Severyn) 1971-72 – Spokane Jets (Norman Johnson) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1972-73 – Spokane Jets (Norman Johnson) 1973-74 – Cranbrook Royals (Eric Sutcliffe) 1974-75 – Spokane Flyers (Tom Hodges) 1975-76 – Spokane Flyers (Tom Hodges) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1976-77 – Spokane Flyers (Ted McAneeley) 1977-78 – Kimberley Dynamiters (Jim McCrimmon) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1978-79 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Hal Jones) 1979-80 – Spokane Flyers (Ron Harris) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1980-81 – Quesnel Kangaroos (J. Marsh) 1981-82 – Cranbrook Royals (Kelly Ferner) 119 BC Hockey Awards (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1982-83 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Seth Martin) 1983-84 – Spokane Chiefs (E.I. Rollins) 1984-85 – Spokane Chiefs (E.I. Rollins) 1985-86 – Nelson Maple Leafs (BillKestell) 1986-87 – Nelson Maple Leafs (Bill Kestell) 1987-88 – Elk Valley Blazers (Dan Robertson, Mike Will) 1988-89 – Abbotsford Flyers (Scott Bradley) 1989-90 – Abbotsford Flyers (Scott Bradley) 1990-91 – Abbotsford Flyers (Scott Bradley) 1991-92 – Abbotsford Flyers (Scott Bradley, Chris Hans) 1992-93 – Whitehorse Huskies (R. Areshenkoff, Al Gibbs) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1993-94 – Penticton Silver Bullets (L.Lemire, G. Thygesen, S. Cyr) 1994-95 – Powell River Regals (Harry Smith) 1995-96 – Powell River Regals (T. English) 1996-97 – Powell River Regals (R. Viglasi) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1997-98 – Powell River Regals (R. Viglasi, G. Kremsater) 120 Savage Cup 1998-99 – Powell River Regals (M. Andrews, T. English, G. Kremsater) 1999-00 – Powell River Regals (V. Kinley) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 2000-01 – Powell River Regals (J. Vanderkemp, T. English) 2001-02 – Powell River Regals (K. Lewis) 2002-03 – Powell River Regals (T. English) 2003-04 – Trail Smoke Eaters (P. Sheets, M. Heslop) 2004-05 – Powell River Regals (T. English) 2005-06 – Powell River Regals (T. English) 2006-07 – Fort St. John Flyers (R. Larson) 2007-08 – Fort St. John Flyers (A. Brash) 2008-09 – Fort St. John Flyers (A. Brash) 2009-10 – Fort St. John Flyers (A. Brash) (ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 2010-11 – Fort St. John Flyers (D. Leahy) 2011-12 – Powell River Regals (T. English) 2012-13 – Fort St. John (D. Leahy) 2013-14 – Powell River Regals (R. Hopper) Coy Cup BC Hockey Awards Senior AA The Coy Cup Donated to the BC Hockey by Colonel Coy of the 50th Gordon Highlanders (now the 16th Scottish) of Victoria, BC, emblematic of the Senior AA Amateur Hockey Championship of British Columbia. 1922-23 – Enderby Hockey Club 1924-25 – Ex-King George Hockey Club 1925-26 – Kimberley Hockey Club (Ted Nagle) 1926-27 – Prince George Hockey Club 1927-28 – Vernon 1928-29 – Vernon Hockey Club 1929-30 – Vernon Hockey Club 1930-31 – Lumby Flying Frenchmen 1931-32 – Vernon and Prince George, jointly 1932-33 – Kimberley Hockey Club 1933-34 – Vernon 1934-35 – Vernon 1935-36 – Merritt Hockey Club 1936-37 – Pioneer Mines Hockey Club 1937-38 – Bralorne Golddiggers 1938-39 – Bralome Golddiggers 1940-41 – Nanaimo Clippers 1941-42 – Nanaimo Clippers 1942-43 – Vernon Hockey Club 1943-44 – Vernon Legionnaires 1944-45 – No Competition 1945-46 – Vernon 1946-47 – Trail All-Stars (Jack Kwasney) 1947-48 – New Westminster Hillsides 1948-49 – Nanaimo Clippers (Red Carr) 1949-50 – Trail All-Stars (Frank Wait) 1950-51 – Trail Intermediate Smoke Eaters (Frank Waite) 1951-52 – Kamloops Loggers (Kenny Stewart) 1952-53 – Trail All-Stars (Bob Weist) 1953-54 – Trail All-Stars (Ian McLeod) 1954-55 – Trail All-Stars (Frank Turik) 1955-56 – Nanaimo Clippers (Red Carr) 121 BC Hockey Awards 1956-57 – Kimberley Dynamiters (J. Achtzener) 1957-58 – Nanaimo Clippers (Red Carr) 1958-59 – Vancouver Carlings (Mike Shabaga) 1959-60 – Nanaimo Labatts (Red Carr) 1960-61 – Trail Oilers (Alex Birukow) 1961-62 – Summerland Macs (Bernie Bathgate) 1962-63 – Kamloops Chiefs (Bud Evans) 1963-64 – Kamloops Chiefs (W. Evans) 1964-65 – Vernon Luckies (V. Dye) 1965-66 – Quesnel Kangaroos (W. Ramsden) 1966-67 – Powell River Regals (Rob McCallum) 1967-68 – Quesnel Kangaroos (W. Ramsden) 1968-69 – Powell River Regals (Robert Crawford) 1969-70 – Powell River Regals (Robert Crawford) (HARDY CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1970-71 – Prince George (Robert Brooks) 1971-72 – Shmyr Flyers (T. Shmyr) 1972-73 – Prince George Mohawks (R. Brooks) 1973-74 – Coquitlam Canadians (G. Glazier) 1974-75 – Prince George Mohawks (D. Wilkie) 1975-76 – Prince George Mohawks (Don Wilkie) 1976-77 – North Shore Hurry Kings (P. Shmyr) 1977-78 – Prince George Mohawks (Don Wilkie) (HARDY CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1978-79 – North Shore Hurry Kings (John Anderson) 1979-80 – Burnaby Lakers (Gary Forbes) (HARDY CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1980-81 – Victoria Athletics (Gord Neilson) 122 Coy Cup 1981-82 – Quesnel Kangaroos (R. Marsh) 1982-83 – Quesnel Kangaroos (Bob Marsh) 1983-84 – Quesnel Kangaroos (J. Marsh) 1984-85 – Quesnel Kangaroos (J. Marsh) 1985-86 – Quesnel Kangaroos (B. Gassoff, W. Holmes) 1986-87 – Quesnel Kangaroos (Brad Gassoff) 1987-88 – Quesnel Kangaroos (Win Winofsky) 1988-89 – Abbotsford Blues (Scott Bradley) 1989-90 – Quesnel Kangaroos (Steve Amiss) 1990-91 – Revelstoke Merchants (L. Black, A. Cota) 1991-92 – Penticton Silver Bullets (G. Thygesen, B. Chapman) 1992-93 – Powell River Regals (John Vanderkamp) 1993-94 – Sicamous Eagles (N. Andrews, K. Davies) 1994-95 – No Competition 1995-96 – New Westminster Beavers (D. Rainville) 1996-97 – Fort St. James Stars (G. Rosa) 1997-98 – Quesnel Kangaroos (T. Kirkham, W. Winofsky) 1998-99 – Fort St. James Stars (K. Lodge) 1999-00 – No Competition 2000-01 – New Westminster Beavers (D. Rainville) 2001-02 – Trail Smokeaters (M. Heslop) 2002-03 – Trail Smokeaters (P. Sheets, M. Heslop) 2003-04 – East Kootenay Royals (B. Watson) 2004-05 – Kitimat Ice Demons (M.Whelan, M.Steponavicius) 2005-06 – Kitimat Ice Demons 2006-07 – Rossland Warriors (D. Bradford) Coy Cup BC Hockey Awards 2007-08 – Kitimat Ice Demons (M.Stephanavicius) 2008-09 – Williams Lake Stampeders (K.Kohlen) 2009-10 – Powell River Regals (T. English/R. Hopper) 2010-11 – Kitimat Ice Demons (D. Baker/ M. Steponavicius) 2011-12 – Smithers Steelheads (T. Devries) 2012-13 – Williams Lake (C. Philpot) 2013-14 – Williams Lake (C. Philpot) 2014-15 – Fort St. John (G. Dicaire) 123 BC Hockey Awards Mowat Cup Senior Male Intercollegiate Emblematic of the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League Championship 2006-2007 – University of Victoria 2007-2008 – Simon Fraser University 2008-2009 – University of Victoria 2009-2010 – Simon Fraser University 2010-2011 – Simon Fraser University 2011-2012 – University of Victoria 2012-2013 – Selkirk College 2013-2014 – Selkirk College 2014-2015 – Selkirk College Junior A The Mowat Cup Donated to the BC Hockey by Mr. John Mowat of Victoria, BC for competition of Junior Hockey Clubs, emblematic of the Junior A Amateur Hockey Championship of British Columbia. 1927-28 – Fernie 1928-39 – Nelson 1929-30 – King George, Vancouver 1930-31 – Ex-King George, Vancouver 1931-34 – Trail Smoke Eaters, 3 years (Wm. ʻScottyʼ Ross) 1934-35 – King George, Vancouver 1935-36 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Steve Matovich) 124 1936-37 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Steve Matovich) 1937-38 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Steve Matovich) 1938-39 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Wm.ʻScottyʼ Ross) 1939-40 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Wm. ʻScottyʼ Ross) Mowat Cup 1940-41 – No Competition 1941-42 – No Competition (Gerry Thompson) 1943-44 – Trail Smoke Eaters 1944-45 – No Competition 1945-46 – Nanaimo Clippers (Walter ʻBusʼ Matthews) 1946-47 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters (Gerry Thomson) 1947-48 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters (Hedley Marshall) 1948-49 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters 1949-50 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters (Jimmy Anderson) 1950-51 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters (Ron Gardiner) 1951-52 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters (Jimmy Anderson) 1952-53 – Vernon Juniors (Bud Anderson) 1953-54 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters (Robt. Milne) 1954-55 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters (Leo Soligo) 1955-56 – Vernon Juniors (Sarge Sammartino) 1956-57 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters (Jimmy Mailey) 1957-58 – Warfield Juniors (Robt. Clements) 1958-59 – Trail Jr. Smoke Eaters (Robt. Clements) 1959-60 – Penticton (Bernie Bathgate) 1960-61 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Ray Hamilton) 1961-62 – Kamloops Rockets (Kenny Stewart) 1962-63 – Trail Smoke Eaters (Ray Hamilton) 1963-64 – Kamloops Rockets (K. Stewart) 1964-65 – New Westminster Royals BC Hockey Awards 1942-43 – Trail Smoke Eaters (R. Fenton) 1965-66 – New Westminster Royals (R. Fenton) 1966-67 – New Westminster Royals (R. Fenton) 1967-68 – Penticton Broncos (Jack Taggert) 1968-69 – Victoria Cougars (Doug Anderson) 1969-70 – Vernon Essos (Oddie Lowe) 1970-71 – Kamloops Rockets (Joe Tennant) 1971-72 – Vernon Essos (Oddie Lowe) 1972-73 – Penticton Broncos (Don Slater) 1973-74 – Kelowna Buckaroos (D. Culley) 1974-75 – Bellingham Blazers (L. Gingras) 1975-76 – Nor Wes Caps (Brian Crowe) 1976-77 – Richmond Sockeyes (J. Henderson) 1977-78 – Merritt Centennials (J. Tennant) 1978-79 – Richmond Sockeyes (J. Wild, D. Purdy) 1979-80 – Penticton Knights (Marc Pezzin) 1980-81 – Penticton Knights (Marc Pezzin) 1981-82 – Penticton Knights (Marc Pezzin) 1982-83 – Abbotsford Flyers (Don Berry, John Olver) 1983-84 – Langley Eagles (J. Oliver, P. Logan) 1984-85 – Penticton Knights (R. Kozuback, N. Iannone) 1985-86 – Penticton Knights (R. Kozuback, N. Iannone) 125 BC Hockey Awards (CENTENNIAL CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1986-87 – Richmond Sockeyes (O. Kurtenbach) (CENTENNIAL CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1987-88 – Vernon Lakers (Ernie Gare, George Fargher) 1988-89 – Vernon Lakers (Ernie Gare, Ed Johnstone) 1989-90 – New Westminster Royals (J. Olver, D. Pisiak, V. Lemire, H. Smyl) Vernon Lakers, – Host Team (CENTENNIAL CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1990-91 – Vernon Lakers (E. Johnstone, K. Chase) (CENTENNIAL CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1991-92 – Vernon Lakers (E. Johnstone, P. Esposito) 1992-93 – Kelowna Spartans (Jim Hammett) (CENTENNIAL CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1993-94 – Kelowna Spartans (Jim Hammett) 1994-95 – Chilliwack Chiefs (H. Smyl) 1995-96 – Vernon Vipers (L. Bremner, T. Mick) (ROYAL BANK CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1996-97 – South Surrey Eagles (R. Lanz, J. Short, M. Holick) 1997-98 – South Surrey Eagles (M. Holick, J. Short) (ROYAL BANK CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1998-99 – Vernon Vipers (T. Mick, J. Oliver) (ROYAL BANK CUP CHAMPIONS OF CANADA) 1999-00 – Chilliwack Chiefs (H. Smyl) 2000-01 – Victoria Salsa (C. Blair, J. Lund, J. Read) 2001-02 – Chilliwack Chiefs (E. Hasselmann, D. Kletzel, H. Smyl) 126 Mowat Cup 2002-03 – Vernon Vipers (M. Vandekamp) 2003-04 – Nanaimo Clippers (B. Bestwick) 2004-05 – Surrey Eagles (R. Hillier) 2005-06 – Burnaby Express (R. Lanz) 2006-07 – Nanaimo Clippers (B. Bestwick) 2007-08 – Penticton Vees (F. Harbinson) 2008-09 – Vernon Vipers (M. Ferner) 2009-10 – Vernon Vipers (A. Moger) 2010-11 – Vernon Vipers (M. Ferner/ J. Williamson) 2011-12 – Penticton Vees (S. Cawley) 2012-13 – Surrey Eagles (M. Erhart) 2013-14 – Coquitlam Express (B. Wolff) 2014-15 –Penticton Vees (F. Harbinson) Cyclone Taylor Trophy BC Hockey Awards Junior B Fred W. (Cyclone) Taylor Trophy Donated by BC Hockey in honour of Fred (Cyclone) Taylor of Vancouver, emblematic of the Junior B Hockey Championship of British Columbia. 1966-67 – Comox Totems (Ron Darnbrough) 1967-68 – Nelson Junior Maple Leafs (Fritz Koehle) 1978-69 – Fort St. John Golden Hawks (Jack Durstan) 1969-70 – Trail Junior Smoke Eaters (Roy Casler) 1970-71 – Victoria Cubs (R. Turcotte) 1971-72 – Nor Wes Caps (Garry Begg, G. Blore) 1972-73 – Nor Wes Caps (Garry Begg, G. Blore, George Wood) 1973-74 – Cranbrook Colts (C. Patterson) 1974-75 – Cranbrook Colts (C. Patterson) 1975-76 – Saanich Braves (B. Robinson) 1976-77 – Quesnel Millionaires (Wayne Inglis) 1977-78 – Quesnel Millionaires (Wayne Inglis) 1978-79 – Quesnel Millionaires (Wayne Inglis) 1979-80 – Kimberley Knights (Gerald Goyer) 1980-81 – Northwest Americans (D. Chiupka, R. Collins) 1981-82 – Cranbrook Colts (C. Patterson) 1982-83 – North Shore W.C. Flames (B. Pope, R. Wheatley) 1983-84 – Cranbrook Colts (T. Minnis, D. Noble) 1984-85 – Cranbrook Colts (D. Spring, W. Price) 1985-86 – Cranbrook Colts (D. Spring, R. Allen) 1986-87 – Cranbrook Colts (D. Neil) 1987-88 – White Rock Whalers (L. Romanchych) 1988-89 – Columbia Valley Rockies (T. Renney, M. Davidson) (WESTERN CANADA JUNIOR B CHAMPIONS) 1989-90 – Burnaby Bluehawks (G. MacGillivray) 1990-91 – Trail Smoke Eaters (D. Bradford, J. Stark) 1991-92 – Richmond Sockeyes (F. Desrochers, M. Lambert) 1992-93 – Coquitlam Warriors (G. Kerr, R. Scoffins) 1993-94 – Grandview Steelers (T. Cochrane, J. Mortimer) 1994-95 – Sicamous Eagles (K. Cheveldave) 1995-96 – Ridge Meadows Flames (P. Crowther, S. Crowther) 1996-97 – Beaver Valley Nite Hawks (P. Corrado, T. Jones) 1997-98 – Ridge Meadow Flames (S. Crowther, W. McComb, E. Koopmans) WESTERN CANADA JUNIOR B CHAMPIONS) 1998-99 – Campbell River Storm (K. Bueckert, D. Sales, K. Kursteiner) 127 BC Hockey Awards 1999-00 – Abbotsford Pilots (G. Douville) 2000-01 – Beaver Valley Nite Hawks (T. Jones, P. Matucci) 2001-02 – Sicamous Eagles (B. Robinson) (WESTERN CANADA JUNIOR B CHAMPIONS) 2002-03 – Richmond Sockeyes (R. Johnson, B. Purcka, B. Koen, D. May) 2003-04 – Richmond Sockeyes (R. Johnson) 2004-05 – Osoyoos Storm (J. Liebel) 128 Cyclone Taylor Trophy (WESTERN CANADA JUNIOR B CHAMPIONS) 2005-06 – Delta Ice Hawks (S. Kuss) 2006-07 – Victoria Cougars (C. Didmon) 2007-08 – Grandview Steelers (A. Bruno) 2008-09 – Richmond Sockeyes (J. Lambert) 2009-10 – Revelstoke Grizzlies (J. Pont / G. Gartner) 2010-11 – Peninsula Panthers (J. Penney) 2011-12 – Abbotsford Pilots (J. Cowden) 2012-13 – Richmond Sockeyes (A. Wilbur) 2013-14 – Beaver Valley Nighthawks (T. Jones) 2014-15 – Campbell River Storm (L. Stone) Female Hockey Awards BC Hockey Awards Senior AAA Female 1966-67 – Esquimalt Bulldozers 1967-68 – Esquimalt Bulldozers 1968-69 – Esquimalt Bulldozers 1969-70 – Coquitlam Satellites 1970-71 – Esquimalt Bulldozers 1971-71 – Burnaby Bombers 1972-73 – Burnaby Bombers 1973-74 – Esquimalt Bulldozers 1974-75 – Burnaby 1975-76 – Burnaby 1976-77 – Coquitlam Satellites 1977-78 – Coquitlam Satellites 1978-79 – North Delta Sonics 1979-80 – North Delta Sonics 1980-81 – Surrey Flyers 1981-82 – North Vancouver Dynamos 1982-83 – Coquitlam Satellites 1983-84 – North Vancouver (S. Fera, J. Tyson) 1984-85 – North Vancouver (J. Tyson, S. Fera) 1985-86 – Surrey Flyers (W. Flindall, W. Barry) 1986-87 – Surrey Flyers (Dave Williams, Dennis Johnstone) 1987-88 – New Westminster Silver Hawks (R. Koyanagi) 1988-89 – Surrey Flyers (D. Johnston, B. Atchinson) 1989-90 – New Westminster Silver Hawks (N. Wallace, R. Koyangi) 1990-91 – Surrey Flyers (D. Williams) 1991-92 – Surrey Flyers (D. Williams) 1992-93 – Vancouver Bladerunners (L. Powell) 1993-94 – Vancouver Bladerunners (H. Dion, L. Powell) 1994-95 – Britannia Blues (L. Powell) 1995-96 – Britannia Blues (L. Powell, N. Jrszenszky) 1996-97 – Britannia Blues (L. Powell, N. Jrszenszky) 1997-98 – Richmond Lightning (H. Dion, I. Chu) 1998-99 – New Westminster Lightning (H. Dion, G. Lemieux, R. Pretty) 1999-00 – Britannia Blues (Lynncy Powell) 2000-01 – Vancouver Griffins (S. Leone) 2001-02 – Richmond Steelers (J. Calvano, S. Bradford) 2002-03 – Vancouver Griffins (N. Wilson, D. Sheets, R.Siemens, L. Parker) 2003-04 – Richmond Steelers (Owen Pighin) 2004-05 – BC Outback (A. Neal) 2005-06 – BC Outback (A. Neal) 2006-07 – BC Outback (A. Neal) 129 BC Hockey Awards Female Hockey Awards Senior AA Female Don Murray Memorial Trophy Senior AA Female 1983-84 – Newton Blazers (W. Sosnoski) 1986-87 – Quesnel Angels (Dan Berard) 1987-88 – Sooke Malahat Blues (B. Sullivan) 1988-89 – Whitehorse Acorns (Don Stonehouse) 1989-90 – Burnaby Sharp Shooters (R. Evans, M. Dykes) 1990-91 – Kamloops Rangers (G. Eggleton, P. Doyle) 1991-92 – Kamloops Rangers (P. Doyle) 1992-93 – Kamloops Rangers (G. Etienne, C. Wolfe) 1993-94 – Kamloops Rangers (G. Etienne, C. Wolfe) 1994-95 – Sooke Thunderbirds (J. Humphrey, R. Sluggett) 1995-96 – Sooke Thunderbirds (R. Sluggett, W. Bangert) 1996-97 – Sooke Thunderbirds (R. Sluggett) 1997-98 – Kamloops Rangers (P. Doyle, Wolff) 130 1998-99 – Kootenay Wildcats (K. Skerik, A. Neal, M. Boehm) 1999-00 – Burnaby Raiders (M. Jakubec) 2000-01 – Brittania Blues (L. Powell, D.Cumming) 2001-02 – Great Pacific Forum Lightning (C Thomson, H. Dion) 2002-03 – Burnaby Raiders (M. Jakubec, S. Leone, B. Hope) 2003-04 – Burnaby Shadows (Lori Parker) 2004-05 – Killarney Knights (C. Thomson, J. Lund) 2005-06 – Killarney Knights (C. Thomson, J. Lund)) 2006-07 – Langley Legends (K. Pascuzzo) 2007-08 – Killarney Knights (J.Lund) 2008-09 – Killarney Knights (J. Lund) 2009-10 – Killarney Knights (J. Lund) 2010-11 – Killarney Knights (D. Reed) 2011-12 – BC Thunder (P. Soares) 2012-13 – BC Thunder (I. Mangone) 2013-14 – Meadow Ridge Moose (G. Cockrill) Female Hockey Awards BC Hockey Awards Female Senior A 1998-99 – Kamloops (E. Velestuk) 1999-00 – Delta Women (D. Atkinson,T. Brown) 2000-01 – Fort St. John North Peace Eagles (M. Thompson, K. McKean) 2001-02 – Fort St. John North Peace Eagles (M. Thompson, K. McKean) 2002-03 – Kamloops Vibe (D. Isaacs, B. Young) 2003-04 – Kamloops Vibe (B. Young) 2004-05 – Prince George Northern Blades (D. Maki) 2005-06 – Campbell River Pan Fish (R. Couture) 2006-07 – Kamloops Vibe (B. Young) 2007-08 – North Peace Eages (L. Schmick/K. McKean) 2008-09 – Victoria Phantoms (J. LouPoy) 2009-10 – Island Pacific Phantoms (J. LouPoy) 2010-11 – Kamloops Vibe (G. Smith) 2011-12 – Kamloops Vibe (G. Smith) 2012-13 – Kamloops Vibe (G. Smith) 2013-14 – Kamloops Vibe (G. Smith) 2014-15 – South Fraser TNT (D. Szeto) 131 BC Hockey Awards Female Hockey Awards Female Midget AAA 2007-08 – Burnaby Winter Club Steelers (B. Coupland) 2008-09 – Vancouver Fusion (P. Thibeault) 2009-10 – Thompson-Okanagan Rockets (S. Leone) 2010-11 – Thompson-Okanagan Rockets (M. Alder) 2011-12 – Fraser Valley Phantom (D. Reed) 2012-13 – Fraser Valley Phantom (D. Reed) 2013-14 – Fraser Valley Phantom (D. Reed) 2014-15 – Northern Female Cougars (M. Desjardins) Female Midget 1996-97 – Fernie Bladerunners 2005-06 – South Island (D. Sutherland, (J. Hughes, G. Smith,R. Poupart) B. Robinson, B. Tuck, R. 1997-98 – Fernie Bladerunners (G. Smith, Wong, M. Corrigan) C. Jones, J. Hughes) 2006-07 – Kootenay Wildcats 1998-99 – Fernie Bladerunners (B. Petrick) (J. Hughes, G. Smith) 2007-08 – Kamloops (D. Eustache) 1999-00 – Cranbrook (D. Jones) 2008-09 – Salmon Arm 2000-01 – Fernie Bladerunners (J. Fukumoto, D. Gibb) (R. Poupart) 2009-10 – Kamloops (K. Moss) 2001-02 – Fernie Bladerunners 2010-11 – Langley Girls (V. Nelles) (R. Poupart) 2011-12 – Richmond Ravens (A. Sander) 2002-03 – Nelson (K. Koshey, N. 2012-13 – Richmond Ravens Hargreaves, B. Merkley) (A. Sander) 2003-04 – Sooke SVI Breakers (B. Tuck) 2013-14 – Richmond Ravens 2004-05 – Juan de Fuca SVI Breakers (A. Sander) (B.Tuck) 2014-15 – Richmond Ravens (A. Sander) Female Bantam 2001-02 – TriCities Predators (M. Inglis) 2002-03 – Victoria Racquet Club (M.Corrigan, R.Wong) 2003-04 – Sooke SVI Breakers (M.Corrigan) 2004-05 – Kelowna (D. Osness) 2005-06 – Kelowna (R. Casorso, G. Weninger, M. Blanleil, F. Buttenaar) 2006-07 – Kamloops (C. Eustache) 2007-08 – Kelowna (R.Horne) 132 2008-09 – Kelowna (K. Andrusiak, J. Krause) 2009-10 – North Shore Female (T. Kerr) 2010-11 – NorthShore Female (J. Armon-Jones) 2011-12 – Prince George (D. Knoop) 2012-13 – Terrace (M. Desjardins) 2013-14 – Surrey Female (M. Taylor) 2014-15 – Richmond Ravens (A. Lindsay) Female Hockey Awards BC Hockey Awards Female Pee Wee 1999-00 – South Delta (D. Emslie, H. Hamlin) 2000-01 – Campbell River (T. Perkins) 2001-02 – Richmond (A. Lowden, K. Pascuzzo, R. Petty, D. McPhail) 2002-03 – Vernon (T. Cooper, A. Lidstone) 2003-04 – Surrey Red Wings (B. Dobie) 2004-05 – Kelowna (G. Weninger) 2005-06 – Kelowna 2006-07 – North Shore Female Ice Hockey Association 2007-08 – North Shore IHA (J. Miller) 2008-09 – North Shore IHA (D. Nicolson) 2009-10 – Victoria (R. Richardson) 2010-11 – NorthShore Female (K. Wakefield) 2011-12 – North Shore Female (R. Beres) 2012-13 – Richmond Ravens (A. Lindsay) 2013-14 – Richmond Ravens (A. Lindsay) 2014-15 – Tri Cities Female (G. Wilson) 133 BC Hockey Awards Monarch Life Assurance Cup Juvenile Amateur Hockey The Monarch Life Assurance Cup Donated to BC Hockey by Mr. Frank Boreham for The Monarch Life Assurance Company of Vancouver, B.C. for competition of Juvenile Hockey Clubs, emblematic of the Juvenile Amateur Hockey Championship of British Columbia. 1939-40 – Nelson (W. W. Wait) 1940-41 – Vernon (Fred Smith) 1941-42 – Trail (Jim Morris) 1942-43 – No Competition 1943-44 – Trail (Roy Bentley) 1944-45 – Trail (Gerry Thomson) 1945-46 – Kimberley Elks (C. Sorenson) 1946-47 – Nelson (M.N. Porter) 1947-48 – Nelson (Al Euerby) 1948-49 – Trail (Joe E. Buckna) 1949-50 – Kimberley (Harry Brown) 1950-51 – Vancouver Canucks (Ernie Dougherty) 1951-52 – Vernon (Bill Brown) 1952-53 – Trail (Robt. Milne) 1953-54 – Trail (Frank Wait) 1954-55 – Kelowna (Jack OʼReilly) 1955-56 – Trail (E. Mondin) 1956-57 – Trail (E.A. Mondin) 1957-58 – Penticton (George Christie) 1958-59 – Penticton (Don Slater) 134 1959-60 – Cranbrook (Carl Johansen) 1960-61 – Trail (Leo Soligo) 1961-62 – Trail (Leo Soligo) 1962-63 – Trail (Leo Soligo) 1963-64 – Kimberley (Gerald Barre) 1964-65 – Vernon (Oddie Lowe) 1965-66 – Trail (James Doig) 1966-67 – Nanaimo (Les Mitchell) 1967-68 – Trail (Fred G. Heslop) 1968-69 – Trail (Edmond Cristofoli) 1969-70 – Coquitlam (S. Fyles) 1970-71 – Salmon Arm (B. Turner) 1971-72 – Killarney (R. Loft) 1972-73 – Comox (John Kroeplin) 1973-74 – Kelowna (T. Martin, T. Bird) 1974-75 – Kelowna (T. Martin) 1975-76 – Coquitlam (F. Franklin) 1976-77 – Kelowna (Gordon MacBeth) 1977-78 – Coquitlam (F. Franklin) 1978-79 – Kamloops (Craig Scott) 1979-80 – Vernon (E. Kowal, R.Williams) Monarch Life Assurance Cup 1980-81 – North Shore Winter Club (M. Hodgson) 1981-82 – North Shore Winter Club (M. Wills) (CANADIAN CHAMPIONS) 1982-83 – Coquitlam (Al Knowler) 1983-84 – North Vancouver (M. Marshall, A. Stewart) 1984-85 – Nanaimo (M. Willgress) 1985-86 – South Vancouver (J. Vlahovic, D. Schwara) 1986-87 – Langley (Hugh Emes) 1987-88 – Richmond (Bob Campbell) 1988-89 – Richmond (Larry Hurst) 1989-90 – Burnaby (Ian Brown) 1990-91 – North Delta (N. Wallace, J. Wallace) 1991-92 – Semiahmoo (J. Nick, D. Naylor) 1992-93 – Prince George (G. Bryant, W. Wagner) 1993-94 – Burnaby (M. Russell, J. Vlahovic) 1994-95 – North Delta (L. Gulka, G. Bochen) 1995-96 – North Delta (L. Gulka, G. Bochen) BC Hockey Awards 1996-97 – North Vancouver (Pat Thibeault) 1997-98 – Surrey (S. Boyd) 1998-99 – Surrey (S. Boyd, L. Stoutenburg) 1999-00 – Vancouver Thunderbirds (Jim Currie, Peter Zerbinos) 2000-01 – North Vancouver (J. Vlahovic, R. Himmelseach) 2001-02 – Coquitlam (S. Wren) 2002-03 – Chilliwack (R. McGimpsey, P. Webber) 2003-04 – Surrey (J. Steiner) 2004-05 – Coquitlam (B. Phillip) 2005-06 – South Delta 2006-07 – South Delta 2007-08 – Surrey Thunder (C. DeVita) 2008-09 – Cloverdale 2009-10 – Richmond (M. Hamlin) 2010-11 – Richmond (M. Hamlin) 2011-12 – Richmond (M. Hamlin) 2012-13 – Richmond (M. Hamlin) 2013-14 – Richmond (M. Hamlin) 2014-15 – Chilliwack (J. Rhodes) 135 BC Hockey Awards Cromie Memorial Cup Midget AAA Cromie Memorial Cup Donated to BC hockey by don Cromie, vice-president of the Vancouver sun, in memory of his father, the late R.J. Cromie, emblematic of the midget AAA amateur hockey championship of British Columbia. 1937-38 – Merritt (E.H. Martin) 1938-39 – Vernon (Fred Smith) 1939-40 – Trail (Gerry Thomson) 1940-41 – No Competition 1941-42 – No Competition 1943-44 – Kimberley (S. Calles) 1944-45 – Kimberley (S. Sanderson) 1945-46 – Kimberley (C. Schulli) 1946-47 – Kimberley (C. Schulli) 1947-48 – Trail (W. Savage) 1948-49 – Kimberley (C. Schulli) 1949-50 – Vancouver Eagletimes (W.J. Blitch) 1950-51 – Trail (Robt. Milne) 1951-52 – Trail (Robt. Milne) 1952-53 – Kelowna (J.R. Robertson) 1953-54 – Kamloops 1954-55 – Trail (Frank Wait) 1955-56 – Trail (Enzo Mondin) 1956-57 – Kimberley (Lloyd Barrett) 1957-58 – Trail (Frank Wait) 1958-59 – Cranbrook (J.C. Johansen) 1959-60 – Kamloops (Don E. Reid) 1960-61 – Kamloops (Don E. Reid) 136 1961-62 – Trail (Jim Mailey) 1962-63 – New Westminster (R. Love) 1963-64 – Trail (James Doig) 1964-65 – Trail (F. Wait) 1965-66 – North Kamloops (W. ʻBudʼ Evans) 1966-67 – North Shore Winter Club (K. Anderson) 1967-68 – Kimberley (Bill Sturn) 1968-69 – Prince George (Laurie Pennington) 1969-70 – Penticton (Don Schmaltz) 1970-71 – North Shore Winter Club (N. Sita, W. Birge) 1971-72 – North Shore Winter Club (N. Sita) 1972-73 – Richmond (Grant Davis) 1973-74 – Burnaby Winter Club (D. Berry) 1974-75 – Point Grey (F. Masuch) 1975-76 – Kamloops South (C. Sturgeon) 1976-77 – Burnaby Winter Club (D. Berry) Cromie Memorial Cup 1977-78 – Prince George (P. Mignault) 1978-79 – North Shore Winter Club (Vern Moberg) 1979-80 – North Shore Winter Club (Vern Moberg) 1980-81 – Prince George (M. Church) 1981-82 – Burnaby Winter Club (A. Patterson) (CANADIAN CHAMPIONS) 1982-83 – Terrace (C. Sharples) 1983-84 – North Shore Winter Club (J. Bartok, B. Vance, D. Shaw) 1984-85 – North Shore Winter Club (W. Vince) 1985-86 – Burnaby (D. Patzer, R. Paulus, G. Harvie) 1986-87 – Richmond (W. Tullock, R. Bertuzzi, J. Costa) 1987-88 – North Shore Winter Club (Jim Stoddart) 1988-89 – Coquitlam (Raye Scoffins) 1989-90 – Prince George (M. Meehan, G. Chasse) 1990-91 – Saanich (J. Beggs, D. Oggelsby) 1991-92 – Kamloops (L.Morrey, N. Meyer) 1992-93 – Kamloops (L. Gathercole, N. Meyer) 1993-94 – Chilliwack (N. Murphy, M. Pfeifer) 1994-95 – Kamloops (H. Meyer, G. Bergquist) 1995-96 – Prince George (J. Rowland) 1996-97 – Kelowna (L. Keating, J. Read) 1997-98 – Kelowna (K. Cochrane, L. Keating, L. Keating Jr.) BC Hockey Awards 1998-99 – Kamloops (G. Bergquist, W. Dodds, G. Lindros) 1999-00 – Kamloops (G. Bergquist, K. Warner, A. Young) 2000-01 – Prince George (B. Arsenault, T. Sprague, J. Parker) 2001-02 – Kelowna (G. Sheridan, C. Head) 2002-03 – Williams Lake (S. Davis,B. Fuller) 2003-04 – Kamloops (C. Hans) 2004-05 – Thompson Blazers (D. Scanlan) 2005-06 – Okanagan Rockets (K. Andrusiak) 2006-07 – Vancouver North West Giants (G. Kerr) 2007-08 – Cariboo Cougars (G. Williams) 2008-09 – Vancouver North West Giants (J. Calvano) 2009-10 – Vancouver North West Giants (J. Calvano) 2010-11 – Vancouver North West Giants (T. Harkins) 2011-12 – Vancouver North West Giants (T. Harkins) 2012-13 – Vancouver North West Giants (C. Thornton) 2013-14 – Okanagan Rockets (M. OʼRourke) 2014-15 – Vancouver North East Chiefs (J. Jackson) 137 BC Hockey Awards Elmer Kreller Memorial Trophy Midget Tier 1 2004-05 – Kelowna (J. Morrison, T. Watters, D. Horsley) 2005-06 – Cranbrook (B. Herman) 2006-07 – Juan de Fuca Grizzlies (L. Barrie) 2007-08 – Ridge Meadows (D. Griffith, M. Levan, S. Levan, J. Lindsay) 2008-09 – Hollyburn (P. Reinhart) 2009-10 – Kelowna (B. Gilchrist) 2010-11 – Surrey (R. Wilde) 2011-12 – Prince George (C. Bond) 2012-13 – Kelowna (E. Blais) 2013-14 – Kelowna (E. Blais) 2014-15 – Kelowna (T. Watters) Midget Tier 2 Elmer “The Shadow” Kreller Memorial Trophy Donated to BC Hockey in memory of the late Elmer Kreller of Victoria by his family and friends. Emblematic of the Midget Tier 2 Amateur Hockey Championship of British Columbia. 1980-81 – One Hundred Mile House (R. Robinson) 1981-82 – Aldergrove (K. Christofferson) 1982-83 – Beaver Valley (G. Robitaille) 1983-84 – Fernie (F. Sopko, L. Bax) 1984-85 – Merritt (B. Barrett) 1985-86 – Kimberley (A. Beaudin) 1986-87 – Comox (Ron Salmons) 1987-88 – Port McNeill (W. Cochrane) 1988-89 – Alberni Valley (S. Selva, Antoniazzi) 138 1989-90 – Fort St. James (J. Rosa, B. Spooner) 1990-91 – Hastings (J. Gregor, K. Hroch) 1991-92 – Port McNeill (L. Bunyan, W. Dame) 1992-93 – North Okanagan (Robert Boyd) 1993-94 – Salmon Arm (Gerald Hay) 1994-95 – Dawson Creek (D. Bourassa) 1995-96 – Rossland/Trail (R. Chobanuk, H. McMeekin) 1996-97 – Kitimat (G. Lawrence) Elmer Kreller Memorial Trophy 1997-98 – Rossland/Trail (R. Chobanuk, J. Bradford, L. Handley) 1998-99 – West Vancouver (B. Jones, J. McDade, R. McLaughlin) 1999-00 – Westside (R. Carle, G. Hellyer, B. Miller) 2000-01 – Kitimat (B. Boudreault) 2001-02 – Quesnel (K. Gassoff, J. Sales) 2002-03 – West Vancouver (O. Knaus, G. Stevens) 2003-04 – West Vancouver (T. Payne) 2004-05 – West Vancouver (T. Payne, D. Stoddart) 2005-06 – Smithers (D. Pederson) 2006-07 – Aldergrove (R. Harkins) 2007-08 – Kerry Park (B. Scafe) BC Hockey Awards 2008-09 – Penticton (K. Law) 2009-10 – Surrey (R. Wilde) 2010-11 – Cranbrook (R. Kutzner) 2011-12 – Cranbrook (G. Burgess) 2012-13 – Pentiction (G. Goodman) 2013-14 – Vancouver (M. Polzin) 2014-15 – New Westminster (P. Kaulfuss) Midget Tier 3 1987-88 – Revelstoke (L. Black) 1988-89 – Revelstoke (L. Black) 1989-90 – Thompson Cariboo (R. Chenier, C. Minnabarriet) 1990-91 – Revelstoke (T. Morabito) 1991-92 – Chetwynd (D. Mosher, R. Millsap) 1992-93 – Golden (D. Young, J. Young) 1993-94 – Mackenzie (J. Guise, P. Lafreniere) 1994-95 – Vanderhoof (W. Keyworth) 1995-96 – Lumby (W. Maltman) 1996-97 – Vanderhoof (D. Silver) 1997-98 – Burns Lake (T. Goertzen, L. Higginson) 1998-99 – Lake Cowichan (K. Hamilton, G. Ryan, D. Smith) 1999-00 – Hollyburn (J. Harmon, F. Masuch) 2000-01 – Fort Nelson (B. Doyle) 2001-02 – Hollyburn (S. Wilson) 2002-03 – Kalso/Nakusp (M. Van De Graaf, R. Coates) 2003-04 – Grand Forks (R. Sebastian) 2004-05 – Grand Forks (R. Sebastian) 2005-06 – Creston (Duane Holder) 2006-07 – Vanderhoof (A. Reimer) 2007-08 – Prince Rupert (M. Slubowski) 2008-09 – Terrace (R. Tooms) 2009-10 – West Vancouver (S. Forrest) 2010-11 – West Vancouver (D. Burns/ S. Watkins) 2011-12 – Kelowna (B. Gilchrist) 2012-13 – Port Alberni (D. Beecroft) 2013-14 – Terrace (R. Bell) 2014-15 – Terrace (R. Reinbolt) 139 BC Hockey Awards Doug Grimston Memorial Trophy Midget Tier 4 2000-01 – Kelowna (T. Watters) 2001-02 – Naniamo (K. Parkinson, N. Kennedy, M. Chisholm) 2002-03 – Prince George (T. Sprague, J. La Marre) 2003-04 – Kelowna (T. Watters) 2004-05 – Richmond (J. Schuck) 2005-06 – Surrey 2006-07 – Burnaby Winter Club (K. Batchelor) 2007-08 – Kelowna B1 (W. Popoff) 2008-09 – Vanderhoof (J. Moon) 2009-10 – Chase (M. Bobroske) 2010-11 – Surrey (J. Badari) 2011-12 – Kelowna (M. Casler, T. Lenardson) 2012-13 – Kelowna (D. Alcorn) 2013-14 – Burns Lake (M. Skinner) 2014-15 – Chetwynd (J. Young) Bantam Tier 1 Doug Grimston Memorial Trophy Donated by BC Hockey as a memoriam to the late Doug Grimston of New Westminster, emblematic of the Bantam Tier 1 Hockey Championship of British Columbia. 1960-61 – New Westminster (Terry Kirstein) 1961-62 – Trail (James Doig) 1962-63 – Trail (Frank Wait) 1963-64 – Trail (Frank Wait) 1964-65 – Prince George (Ed McAneeley) 1965-66 – Nanaimo (Stan Berry) 1966-67 – Trail (Frank Wait) 1967-68 – Trail (Frank Wait) 1968-69 – Nelson (Marshall Severyn) 1969-70 – North Shore Winter Club (Peter Scott) 1970-71 – Nanaimo (Buddy Dumont) 1971-72 – Saanich (Peter Dawe) 1972-73 – Quesnel (C. Robert Johnston) 1973-74 – Richmond (E. Burke) 1974-75 – Kamloops (North) (D. Clovechok) 1975-76 – Saanich (P. Dawe, G. Wickware) 140 1976-77 – Kelowna (D. Drew) 1977-78 – North Shore Winter Club (V. Moberg, M. Wills) 1978-79 – North Shore Winter Club (Nic Sita) 1979-80 – Burnaby Winter Club (Al Patterson) 1980-81 – Seafair M.H.A. (M. Moore) 1981-82 – Terrace (C. Sharples) 1982-83 – Prince George (K. Antonenko, E. Henderson) 1983-84 – Burnaby M.H.A. (D. Patzer,R. Paulus) 1984-85 – Campbell River (M. Haslam, H. Brindʼamour) 1985-86 – Kamloops (G. Eagleton) 1986-87 – North Shore Winter Club (G. Kerr, B. Alexander) Doug Grimston Memorial Trophy 1987-88 – Greater Prince George (D. Rahier, J. Rowland) 1988-89 – Cranbrook (F. Spring, M. Ferg, D. Downey) 1989-90 – Fort St. John (G. Bergquist) 1990-91 – Burnaby Winter Club (D. Chan) 1991-92 – South Delta (Pat Begley) 1992-93 – North Delta (B. Zaharia) 1993-94 – Kamloops (M. Fritz, Bradley) 1994-95 – Victoria Raquet Club (J. Hagen, J. Misley) 1995-96 – Cranbrook (C. Patterson) 1996-97 – Langley (B. Taylor) 1997-98 – Cranbrook (R. Allen, J. Ferner, T. Minnis) 1998-99 – North Delta (R. Johnson, L.Sasaki, G. Segal) (WESTERN BANTAM CHAMPIONS) 1999-2000 – Victoria Racquet Club (R. McKinnis, A. Neale, D. Sproule) 2000-01 – Langley (P. Ansell) BC Hockey Awards 2001-02 – Burnaby Winter Club (J. Batchelor, C. Thompson, T. Howell, J. Eaton) 2002-03 – Burnaby Winter Club (J. Calvano, A. Taylor) 2003-04 – Kelowna (D. Dupas) 2004-05 – North Shore Winter Club (B. Coupland) 2005-06 – Abbotsford (T. Campbell) 2006-07 – Burnaby Winter Club (J. Batchelor) 2007-08 – Burnaby Winter Club (J. Batchelor) 2008-09 – Abbotsford Hawks (T. Campbell) 2009-10 – North Shore Winter Club (J. Dinwoodie) 2010-11 – Burnaby Winter Club (J. Batchelor) 2011-12 – Burnaby Winter Club (J. Batchelor) 2012-13 – North Shore Winter Club (J. Dinwoodie) 2013-14 – North Shore Winter Club (J. Dinwoodie) 2014-15 – North Shore Winter Club (J. Dinwoodie) 141 BC Hockey Awards Stan Patience Memorial Trophy Bantam Tier 2 Stan Patience Memorial Trophy Donated by BC Hockey in memory of the late Stan Patience of Burnaby, emblematic of the Bantam Tier 2 Amateur Hockey Championship of British Columbia. 1980-81 – Kimberley (R. Touzin) 1981-82 – Osoyoos (P. Eisenhut, D. Eisenhut) 1982-83 – Fernie (F. Lento) 1983-84 – South Okanagan (Bill Williams) 1984-85 – Merritt (D. Weber, K. Lockhart) 1985-86 – Alberni Valley (A. Thompson) 1986-87 – South Okanagan (Claude Power) 1987-88 – South Okanagan (Claude Power) 1988-89 – Trail (Ron McDougall) 1989-90 – Kimberley (M. Haney, A. Beaudin) 1990-91 – Port McNeill (L. Bunyan, A.Sanderson) 1991-92 – Salmon Arm (K. Scatchard) 1992-93 – Kitimat (M. Steponavicius, N. Almelda) 1993-94 – Salmon Arm (B. Asay, A. Bostock) 1994-95 – Dawson Creek (D. Bumstead) 1995-96 – Rossland/Trail (M. Mondin,D. McCarity,M. Heslop) 142 1996-97 – South Okanagan (T. Dawson) 1997-98 – Rossland/Trail (L. Burnett, M. Heslop, G. Johnson) 1998-99 – Fernie (G. McLeod, C. Moulton) 1999-00 – Nelson (B. Kestell, T. Kinrade) 2000-01 – Smithers (G. Young, Denderson) 2001-02 – Castlegar (K. Pettapiece, D. Walker) 2002-03 – Penticton (M. Hughes,J. Banera) 2003-04– Castlegar (G. Walker) 2004-05 – South Okanagan (K.Hood) 2005-06 – Seafair (D. Chichak) 2006-07 – Rossland - Trail (G. Baines) 2007-08 – Quesnel (W. Holmes, B Kozak) 2008-09 – Juan de Fuca (K. Carson) 2009-10 – Juan de Fuca (R. Lervold) 2010-11 – Juan de Fuca (S. Fearn) 2011-12 – Campbell River (P. Martin) 2012-13 – Juan de Fuca (K. Shields) 2013-14 – Penticton (R. McLaughlin) 2014-15 – Vancouver (M. Polzin) Stan Patience Memorial Trophy BC Hockey Awards Bantam Tier 3 1987-88 – Fort St. James (Barry Salt) 1988-89 – Lake Cowichan (Neil Sanders) 1989-90 – Beaver Valley (H. Deadmarsh) 1990-91 – Chetwynd (D. Mosher) 1991-92 – Fort St. James (N. Prevost, W. Lodge) 1992-93 – Fort St. James (D. Deverson) 1993-94 – Hollyburn (J. Cummings, M. Statham) 1994-95 – Hollyburn (W. Cummings, J. Wilson) 1995-96 – Hollyburn (W. Cummings, T. Davis) 1996-97 – Windermere Valley (M. Crawford, J. Barrault) 1997-98 – Smithers (M. Hamhuis, M. Nichiporuk, D. Pederson) 1998-99 – Chetwynd (R. Barrette) 1999-00 – Hollyburn (T. Kehler) 2000-01 – Winfield (S. Stairs) 2001-02 – Sicamous (J. Kozek, W. Rich, D. Hogg, J. Weber) 2002-03 – Chase (W. Priestly, K. Billy) 2003-04 – Elk Valley (G. Klapp, P. Harrad) 2004-05 – Creston Valley (F. Schmidt) 2005-06 – Beaver Valley (J. Cominotto) 2006-07 – Vanderhoof (D. Rogers) 2007-08 – Prince Rupert (D.Feser/R. Atchison) 2008-09 – Kaslo.Nelson (J. Hunt/T. Maida) 2009-10 – Castlegar (B. Tassone) 2010-11 – Terrace (J. Schroeder) 2011-12 – Quesnel (B. Kozak) 2012-13 – Quesnel (A. Slaney) 2013-14 – Terrace (R. Reinbolt) 2014-15 – Whitehorse (M. Lawrie) Bantam Tier 4 2000-01 – Surrey (E. Bortolin) 2001-02 – Richmond (H. Eng) 2002-03 – Kelowna (K. Gellert, G. Weniger) 2003-04 – Ridge Meadows (T. Knight) 2004-05 – Abbotsford (M. Oddy) 2005-06 – Burnaby Winter Club (J. Laleggia) 2006-07 – Kelowna B1 (E. Blais) 2007-08 – Richmond B1 (N. MacAvlay) 2008-09 – Revelstoke (J. Creighton, E. Hunt) 2009-10 – Fort St. John (P. Robin) 2010-11 – Burns Lake (C. Minger, M. Skinner) 2011-12 – Burns Lake (C. Minger) 2012-13 – Vanderhoof (B. Bahr) 2013-14 – Langley (K. Lapointe) 2014-15 – Whistler (R. Andrea) 143 BC Hockey Awards Bill Mott Memorial Trophy Pee Wee Tier 1 Wm. (Bill) Mott Memorial Trophy Donated to BC Hockey by Don Mott, in memory of “Bill” Mott (deceased Mayor of New Westminster), emblematic of the Pee Wee Tier 1 Amateur Hockey Championship of British Columbia. 1969-70 – Trail (M. Proulx, G. Vlanich) 1970-71 – Burnaby M. H.A. (J.L. Gladson) 1971-72 – North Shore Winter Club (K.J. Anderson) (By Goal Average over Dawson Creek) 1972-73 – Burnaby Winter Club (J. Folkestad) 1973-74 – Fort St. John (D. Wiles) 1974-75 – Kelowna (A. Hancock) 1975-76 – Kamloops South (D. Busch) 1976-77 – Penticton (B. Wade) 1977-78 – Fraser Valley Winter Club (J. Butterworth) 1978-79 – Terrace (Cliff Sharples) 1979-80 – Vernon (B. Peterson, H. Peterson) 1980-81 – Kamloops (Randy Rota, Gord Chrichton) 1981-82 – Richmond (B. Mathers) 1982-83 – Kelowna (L. Burd) 1983-84 – Duncan (Jack Rochon) 1984-85 – Duncan (J. Weicker) 144 1985-86 – North Delta (R. Giesbrecht, J. Labinsky) 1986-87 – Cranbrook (Len Bousquet) 1987-88 – Cranbrook (C. Patterson) 1988-89 – Burnaby Winter Club (J. Henderson, W. Gray, D. Whitworth) 1989-90 – Vernon (B. Higgins, T. Williamson) 1990-91– Kelowna (L. Keating, K. Barrie, J. Lommer) 1991-92 – Kamloops (M. Fritz, J. Bradley) 1992-93 – Victoria Racquet Club (A.Neale, D. Sproule) 1993-94 – Victoria Racquet Club (A.Neale, D. Sproule) 1994-95 – Kelowna (N. Craig) 1995-96 – Cranbrook (B. Lukowich, D. Wales) 1996-97 – Abbotsford (Cyr, D.Sagert, B. Tunstead) Mott Memorial Trophy Bill 1998-99 – Kelowna (K. Andrusiak, R.Moon) 1999-00 – Burnaby Winter Club (R. Downes, A. Matic) 2000-01 – North Shore Winter Club (C. Broule, O. Pighin, A Vyner) 2001-02 – Kelowna (R. Naito, R. Munro, J. Kemp) 2002-03 – North Shore Winter Club (T. Harkins, M. Goble) 2003-04 – North Shore Winter Club (F. Smith, K. Weal) 2004-05 – North Shore Winter Club (T. Harkins) 2005-06 – North Shore Winter Club (T. Harkins) BC Hockey Awards 2006-07 – North Shore Winter Club (T. Harkins) 2007-08 – Burnaby Winter Club (R. Downes) 2008-09 – Kamloops (N. Pastoor) 2009-10 – Burnaby Winter Club (B. Hunt) 2010-11 – Burnaby Winter Club (B. Hunt) 2011-12 – North Shore Winter Club (B. Coupland) 2012-13 – Burnaby Winter Club (B. Reynolds) 2013-14 – Burnaby Winter Club (B. Reynolds) 2014-15 – Burnaby Winter Club (B. Hunt) 145 BC Hockey Awards Herb House Memorial Trophy Pee Wee Tier 2 Herb House Memorial Trophy Donated by BC Hockey in memory of the late Herb House of New Westminster, emblematic of the Pee Wee Tier 2 Amateur Hockey Championship of British Columbia. 1980-81 – Fernie (Louis Bax) 1981-82 – Princeton (M. Oliver, S. MacLeod) 1982-83 – Campbell River (A. Aubuchon) 1983-84 – Burns Lake (George Magee) 1984-85 – Fort St. James (G. Rosa) 1985-86 – Fort St. James (Genisio Rosa) 1986-87 – Burns Lake (Brad Geiz, Bryan Mix) 1987-88 – Kimberley (M. Haney, D. McBain) 1988-89 – Kimberley (Dale McBain) 1989-90 – Port McNeill (R. Sluggett, R. Mitchell) 1990-91 – Port McNeill (R. Sluggett) 1991-92 – Rossland/Trail (D. Boisvert, J. Gallo, C. Ross) 1992-93 – Rossland/Trail (J. Stanton, J. Gallo) 1993-94 – Rossland/Trail (D. McCarthy, M. Mondin) 1994-95 – Rossland/Trail (T. Drake, G. Johnson) 1995-96 – Rossland/Trail (G. Johnson, L. Burnett) 146 1996-97 – Rossland/Trail (T. Gawryletz) 1997-98 – Rossland/Trail (T. Eccles, T. Gawryletz) 1998-99 – Castlegar (F. Jack, D. Walker) 1999-00 – Dawson Creek (B. Carriere, D. McDonald, K. Trail) 2000-01 – Port Moody (Frank Gigliotti) 2001-02 – Saanich (P. Norton, G. McKelvie) 2002-03 – Seafair (K. Hamaguchi, D. Komamoto, G. Wheeler) 2003-04 – Juan de Fuca (L. Barrie) 2004-05 – Port Moody (M. McDonald) 2005-06 – Hollyburn 2006-07 – Trail 2007-08 – Seafair (G. Wheeler) 2008-09 – Penticton (T. Olfert) 2009-10 – Campbell River (P. Stapley) 2010-11 – Fort St. John (R. DeRose, C. Lancaster) 2011-12 – Juan de Fuca (W. Sidaway) 2012-13 – Burnaby Winter Club (B. Hunt) 2013-14 – Campbell River (P. Corrado) 2014-15 – Cranbrook (P. Spring) Herb House Memorial Trophy BC Hockey Awards Pee Wee Tier 3 1987-88 – Houston (John Edinger) 1988-89 – Enderby (J. Faulkner, D. Doran) 1989-90 – South Okanagan (R. Harrison) 1990-91 – Kimberley (C. Carlson) 1991-92 – Castlegar (J. Horcoff, L. Belanger) 1992-93 – Kimberley (D. Jones, R. Chesman) 1993-94 – Fernie (J. Hughes, G. Moore) 1994-95 – Sicamous (J. Beech) 1995-96 - Beaver Valley (L. Reid) 1996-97 – Smithers (C. Tansey) 1997-98 – Chetwynd (R. Barrette) 1998-99 – Fort St. James (K. Hill, A.Karey) 1999-00 – Hollyburn (M. Statham) 2000-01 – Kaslo (L. Hicks, K. Weatherhead) 2001-02 – Hollyburn (B. Dabb) 2002-03 – Sooke (I. Cartwright, W. Jackaman) 2003-04 – Beaver Valley (S. Collins, K. Pearson) 2004-05 – Beaver Valley (S. Collins, P. Matteucci) 2005-06 – Golden 2006-07 – Vanderhoof (B. Naka) 2007-08 – Beaver Valley (W. Titus) 2008-09 – New Westminster (M. Twaites) 2009-10 – Castlegar (D. Terhune) 2010-11 – Elk Valley (M. Marchi) 2011-12 – Whistler (G. Welsh) 2012-13 – Dawson Creek (S. Brinsky) 2013-14 – Victoria (B. Geddie) 2014-15 – Burnaby Winter Club (E. Bone) Pee Wee Tier 4 2000-01 – Surrey (D. Botchar) 2001-02 – Kamloops (K. Norton, G. Borden, R. Hanes, J. Wilk) 2002-03 – Burnaby Winter Club (B. Lamb, M. Fidgett) 2003-04 – North Shore Winter Club (D. Babych) 2004-05 – Burnaby Winter Club (T. Hengen, J. Eaton) 2005-06 – Prince George (G. Young, S. Wesley) 2006-07 – Kelowna B1 (W. Popoff) 2007-08 – Langley B1 (C. Boyle) 2008-09 – Burnslake (D. Bardarson) 2009-10 – Lumby (D. Nicholls) 2010-11 – Burns Lake (K. Worthing) 2011-12 – Hazelton (S. Dodd) 2012-13 – Vanderhoof (M. Floris) 2013-14 – Seafair (L. Terrence) 2014-15 – Langley (B. Barratt) 147 BC Hockey Awards Stan Patience Trophy BC Challenge Cup The BC Challenge Cup was an Inter-District championship competition for Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget B teams from 1978-2000. Stan Patience Trophy – Midget 1978-1979 – North Shore W.C. 1979-1980 – North Shore W.C. 1980-1981 – Richmond 1981-1982 – North Delta 1982-1983 – Kelowna 1983-1984 – North Shore W.C. 1984-1985 – North Shore W.C. 1985-1986 – Burnaby 1986-1987 – Coquitilam 1987-1988 – Kamloops 1988-1989 – Burnaby 148 1989-1990 – North Delta 1990-1991 – Langley 1991-1992 – North Vancouver 1992-1993 – Richmond 1993-1994 – Kamloops 1994-1995 – Kamloops 1995-1996 – Richmond “B1” 1996-1997 – Kelowna 1997-1998 – North Shore W.C. 1998-1999 – Kelowna 1999-2000 – Kelowna Fisher Trophy Art BC Hockey Awards Art Fisher Trophy – Bantam 1978-1979 – Richmond 1979-1980 – Revelstoke 1980-1981 – Richmond 1981-1982 – Grandview 1982-1983 – Richmond 1983-1984 – Burnaby 1984-1985 – North Delta “Sungods” 1985-1986 – Kamloops “Berna Bombers” 1986-1987 – Nanaimo “Clippers” 1987-1999 – Kamloops “NK Lions” 1988-1989 – Kamloops 1989-1990 – North Delta “Sungods” 1990-1991 – North Vancouver 1991-1992 – Cowichan Valley 1992-1993 – North Delta 1993-1994 – Surrey “B1” 1994-1995 – Abbostsford-Matsqui “B1” 1995-1996 – Abbostsford-Matsqui “B1” 1996-1997 – North Delta “Sundemons B1” 1997-1998 – Richmond “B2” 1998-1999 – Kelowna 1999-2000 – Kelowna “B2 149 BC Hockey Awards Roy Watt Trophy Roy Watt Trophy – Pee Wee 1978-1979 – n/a 1979-1980 – Grandview 1980-1981 – North Vancouver 1981-1982 – South Delta 1982-1983 – West Vancouver 1983-1984 – Kamloops 1984-1985 – Kamloops 1985-1986 – Kamloops 1986-1987 – Kelowna 1987-1988 – Kamloops 1988-1989 – Kelowna 150 1989-1990 – Penticton 1990-1991 – Surrey 1991-1992 – Surrey 1992-1993 – Cowichan Valley 1993-1994 – Kelowna 1994-1995 – Semiahmoo 1995-1996 – Richmond “B1” 1996-1997 – Coquitlam “B1” 1997-1998 – Richmond “B1” 1998-1999 – Kelowna 1999-2000 – South Delta “B1” 2015-2016 History of BC Hockey History of BC Hockey Organized hockey in British Columbia dates back to the turn of the twentieth century, though the first amateur hockey league was actually organized under the jurisdiction of the BC Amateur Athletic Union in 1912. Seven years later, the British Columbia Hockey Association was formed at a meeting held at the Daily Province Newspaper offices in Vancouver on February 9, 1919. The Secretary-Treasurer of the Saskatchewan Amateur Hockey Association was in attendance and assisted in the organizing of the Association, and John Oliver, Premier of British Columbia, was named Honorary President. A constitution modeled after the Saskatchewan Amateur Hockey Association was adopted, and the first annual meeting of the Association was held on November 15, 1919 with 16 delegates in attendance. Notable from that first AGM was the defeat of a resolution to adopt the CAHA playing rules, due to the fact that the rules called for teams to play with six players. As there were only three artificial ice arenas at the time in British Columbia, it was felt that seven players a side would give the players more ice time. From these humble beginnings, the Organization enjoyed steady growth and soon began to serve a leadership role for hockey at the provincial and national levels, a role that continues to the present day. Initially, senior hockey was the only division under the jurisdiction of the BCAHA, and for over forty years the assessment of senior hockey gates would serve as the prime source of revenue for the Association. During the 1922-1923 season the first Intermediate Playdowns were held, and it was not until the 19261927 season that the Organization crowned their first Junior Champions. Since travel in the province in the early years was slow, expensive and primarily by train, playdowns in minor hockey were discouraged. It was at the 1933 Annual Meeting that it was unanimously agreed that the Organization should register midget and juvenile age divisions as per the CAHA Constitution. Midget Playdowns were held for the first time in the 1937-1938 season, Juvenile in the 1939-1940 season, Bantam in 1960-61 and Peewee did not appear until the 1969-1970 campaign. 151 History of BC Hockey 2015-2016 But while interest in the game seemed to be increasing annually, the Organization had fallen upon hard times by the early 1930s. In fact, there was no annual meeting of the Association in 1933, with the reason provided in the Secretary-Treasurerʼs report that “the Association was broke.” However, the popularity of minor hockey soon began to show signs of the future, and that this segment of the membership would evolve such that it would eventually serve as the foundation of the Association. In 1934 four Juvenile teams registered with the Association, becoming the first ever minor hockey registrations. As a result of these registrations a grant of $500 was received from the CAHA to assist in the development of minor hockey. By 1942 minor hockey was the prime concern of the annual meeting, and it was agreed that playdowns would again be held, opening the door for the CAHA to provide another $1,000 to help develop minor hockey. It was also agreed that the Association would take all necessary steps to encourage registration at the minor level. By 1944 the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association had begun operations and minor hockey in other parts of the province had begun its rise to prominence, resulting in playdowns between the Lower Mainland, Okanagan Mainline and the East and West Kootenays. In 1945, as a result of a new agreement between the CAHA and the NHL, the Association received their first payment of funds for a registered BCAHA player turning professional. Alfred “Red” Carr, a Winnipeg native who had played his senior hockey in Nelson and Nanaimo was signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs and played one wartime season with the club. By the late forties the Association had begun to focus resources in the area of development and the first referee schools were held as a result. The Association was now doing well financially, so much so that the Secretary- Treasurer convinced the Executive that reserves should be set aside for the lean years. As a result, the first reserve fund was set up from general funds (primarily senior assessments). By 1951 registration had blossomed to 2,368 (this did not include players in the house leagues). The 1951 season was notable for the introduction of the player affiliation regulations by the CAHA, and closer to home the first Association awards were 152 2015-2016 History of BC Hockey implemented to honour contributions to hockey. Membership expanded into the USA, after a resolution was passed to have Spokane pay a 3% assessment to the Association as they were not members of the Amateur Hockey Association of the USA. In the mid-fifties the Association implemented the Mutual Aid Fund to assist minor hockey players injured during play, peewee hockey was recognized for the first time in the province and Minor Hockey Week came to be when, at the May 1956 CAHA annual meeting in Montreal, British Columbia presented a resolution to hold a Canada-wide Minor Hockey Week. The BCAHA spoke on the resolution at the CAHA Minor Hockey Council, as did the BCAHA President Ed Benson at the General Session. The resolution passed and Minor Hockey Week became a reality that continues today. Before the close of the decade the Association would continue their leadership role by holding a Minor Hockey Forum at the Annual Meeting, by banning body checking in minor hockey (it was still allowed under CAHA rules) and by registering under the Societies Act of British Columbia. Registration grew to over 7,000 registered players, with 5,748 registered with the Mutual Aid Fund, helping to grow the fund reserves to $10,800 and even causing some concern that either coverage under the fund would have to increase or premiums would have to be reduced. The decade of the sixties would open with the realization that the popularity of senior hockey was, in fact, decreasing. The Association showed an operating loss for the first time in 26 years, as the 2% assessment of senior gate fees dropped to $1,634 from a high of $5,867 in 1956-1957 and $8,909 in 1953-1954 when the assessment was 3%. But the 108 minor hockey teams now registered with the Association signified that the shift in focus from senior to minor hockey was gaining momentum. Building on this fact, the Association was successful in having Imperial Oil give Minor Hockey Week considerable coverage on its Hockey Night in Canada. Leadership by BC at the CAHA level continued, and in 1960 the CAHA adopted BCʼs resolution to honor individuals who had served amateur hockey faithfully and made a major contribution to the sport. The first such awards were presented at the CAHA Annual Meeting in Ottawa in 1962. With the large growth of minor hockey in British Columbia, it was decided in 1963 that 153 History of BC Hockey 2015-2016 there should be a BC Minor Hockey Committee set up and chaired by the Second Vice-President with a delegate from each district. The Committee was charged with the responsibility of bringing forward recommendations to the annual meeting. By the mid-sixties the evolution of the game was in full swing, reflected by BC rule changes implemented to ban the golf shot (known today as the slap shot) and to mandate the wearing of helmets by minor hockey players. Player registration continued to grow, surpassing the 15,000 mark. The Mutual Aid Fund registration topped 13,000 and would soon grow to include all referees, with BC remaining as the only branch of the CAHA with their own accident insurance. A referee organization was formed within the Association with the goal of providing efficient wellqualified officials for the game of hockey, and coach instructional clinics were staged for the first time in 1965 with financial assistance from the Federal Government. The late sixties and early seventies saw the rise of Junior B hockey in BC with the formation of the Kootenay Junior B Hockey League. The league grew quickly and even included a Spokane entry, the first team from the USA to operate in BC. The Associationʼs growth and level of administrative sophistication grew rapidly in the seventies as the game of hockey continued its grasp on the people of BC and the rest of Canada, and the Organization began to be viewed as a leader by other sport organizations in the province. A Development Coordinator was hired on July 1, 1972 with Wayne Hunter filling the position created to oversee the development of players, coaches and referees. In 1974 the Secretary Manager of the Association, Ivan Temple, turned over the reigns after twenty years of service (11 as Secretary-Treasurer, 7 of those full time and 3 years as President). Among his many accomplishments, Ivan gained notoriety for the design of a faceoff circle adopted by the Joint Rules Committee of the CAHA and NHL. The staffing change was a major step for the Organization, as the business office moved from the basement of the Temple home to an office space on Fort Street in Victoria. On August 1, 1974 Don Freer became the new full time 154 2015-2016 History of BC Hockey Secretary-Manager, eventually serving twenty-seven years in the position until his retirement in 2000. Minor hockey growth led to the need for a regulation declaring that member Associations with more than 250 players in any age division in minor hockey would be required to register two teams in such division. Eventually, after several years of study, a tier system was adopted for midget, bantam and peewee divisions. Three new cups were put up for competition in these divisions, and the Organizationʼs scholarship program was implemented. The “Best Ever” Player Development Program, initially financed by the provincial government, was implemented and remains to this day. By the mid-1980s the Association was a full- fledged business operation, complete with all the trappings that go along with such ventures. Legal matters became an all too common occurrence, with players challenging the residency regulations at the minor hockey level. Insurance issues with respect to cost, coverage and administration crept to the forefront, culminating with a decision by Hockey Canada in the mid-1990s to change their “self- insured” mandate in favor of obtaining coverage from third party providers. The safety of participants became a major focus for the Organization, as did the desire for balance between commitment to success and sportsmanship. Association-run programming continued to grow and develop, and with the rising costs of the services provided to the membership came the corresponding demand for excellence and professionalism in those services. Today, BC Hockey oversees approximately 55,000 players, 4,500 referees and well over 20,000 volunteers with a commitment to excellence in leading, developing and promoting positive lifelong hockey experiences. 155 History of BC Hockey 2015-2016 BC Hockey History Organized February 9, 1919 1919-1920 1920-1921 1920-1921 1921-1923 1923-1924 1924-1925 1925-1927 1927-1929 1929-1930 1930-1934 1934-1938 1938-1939 1939-1942 1942-1946 1946-1947 1947-1949 156 W.G. CHESTER, Vancouver President A.P. GARVEY, Vancouver .........................Sec.-Treas. W.G. CHESTER, Vancouver ......................President G.A. MOULD, Vancouver........................ Sec.-Treas. W.G. CHESTER, Vancouver.......................President J.P. WATSON, Victoria............................ Sec.-Treas. J.P. WATSON, Victoria ...............................President L.C. MACKEN, Vancouver...................... Sec.-Treas. L.C. MACKEN, Vancouver..........................President G.R. DAVIDSON, Vancouver .................. Sec.-Treas. L.C. MACKEN, Vancouver..........................President J.P. WATSON, Victoria............................ Sec.-Treas. J.P. WATSON, Victoria ...............................President L.T. TWEEDIE, Victoria........................... Sec.-Treas. A.R. DINGMAN, Vancouver........................President S.V. SMITH, Vancouver ............................ Sec.-Treas. J.C. URQUHART, Rossland .......................President S.V. SMITH, Vancouver ............................ Sec.-Treas. A.H. JEFFERD, Vancouver ........................President S.V. SMITH, Vancouver ............................ Sec.-Treas. A.W. MACDONALD, Trail...........................President J.A. WADSWORTH, Trail ....................... Sec.-Treas. DR. D.W. MACKAY, Nelson....................... President (Died prior to completion of term) A.W. MACDONALD, Trail ...........................President A.S. AITKEN, Nelson.............................. Sec.-Treas. A.W. MACDONALD, Trail...........................President A.S. AITKEN, Nelson.............................. Sec.-Treas. D.G. GRIMSTON, N. Westmin.................... President A.S. AITKEN, Nelson.............................. Sec.-Treas. D.G. GRIMSTON, N. Westmin.................... President L.G. ATWELL, Nelson............................. Sec.-Treas. F.F. BECKER, Vernon ............................... President L.G. ATWELL, Nelson............................. Sec.-Treas. 2015-2016 History of BC Hockey 1949-1951 G.M. THOMSON, Trail ................................ President L.G. ATWELL, Nelson............................. Sec.-Treas. DR. L. GIOVANDO, Nanaimo.....................President L.G. ATWELL, Nelson............................. Sec.-Treas. DR. M.J. BUTLER, Kelowna ..................... President L.G. ATWELL, Nelson............................. Sec.-Treas. ED BENSON, Trail.................................... President L.G. ATWELL, Nelson............................. Sec.-Treas. L.G. ATWELL, Nelson ............................... President W.J. ANDERSON, Trail.............................Sec.-Treas. IVAN TEMPLE, Victoria ............................ President W.J. ANDERSON, Trail........................... Sec.-Treas. DR. LEO MARGOLIS, Nanaimo................ President IVAN TEMPLE, Victoria.......................... Sec.-Treas. DON WINSLADE, N. Westmin.................... President IVAN TEMPLE, Victoria................... Sec.-Treas.-Reg MILO FABRO, Kimberley.......................... President IVAN TEMPLE, Victoria............................ Sec.-Man. RAY T. PEEBLES, Quesnel .......................President IVAN TEMPLE, Victoria............................ Sec.-Man. FRANK SPRING, Cranbrook .....................President DON FREER, Victoria............................... Sec.-Man. R.N. MULLOCK, N. Vancouver ..................President DON FREER, Victoria................................ Exec. Dir. DON SCHMALTZ, Penticton ......................President DON FREER, Victoria................................ Exec. Dir. BILL COLBOURNE, Burnaby.....................President DON FREER, Victoria................................ Exec. Dir. GEORGE WONG, Burnaby ...................... President DON FREER, Victoria................................ Exec. Dir. BRUCE ALLISON, Richmond ....................President DON FREER, Victoria................................ Exec. Dir. FRANK LENTO, Fernie........................... President DON FREER, Victoria................................ Exec. Dir. ALLAN MATTHEWS,Williams Lake ...........President DON FREER, Victoria ............................... Exec. Dir. 1951-1953 1953-1955 1955-1958 1958-1960 1960-1963 1963-1966 1966-1969 1969-1971 1971-1974 1974-1977 1977-1979 1979-1981 1981-1984 1984-1985 1985-1988 1988-1991 1991-1994 157 History of BC Hockey 2015-2016 1994-1997 FLORENCE REMPEL, Victoria ..................President DON FREER, Victoria....................................................... Exec. Dir. 1997-2000 MIKE HENDERSON, Kamloops.................President DON FREER, Victoria . .................................................... Exec. Dir. 2000-2001 BOB WOODWARD, Kimberly ....................President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria.................................... Exec. Dir. 2001-2004 ED MAYERT, Nanaimo ............................. President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria ................................... Exec. Dir. 2004-2006 FRED HESLOP, Trail................................... President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria.................................... Exec. Dir. 2006-2008 AL BERG, Vernon .....................................President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria.................................... Exec. Dir. 2008-2010 RICK BOEKESTYN, Cranbrook .................President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria.................................... Exec. Dir. 2010-2012 SHANNON BELL, West Vancouver ........... President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria.................................... Exec. Dir. 2012-2014 WILF LIEFKE, Coldstream .........................President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria.................................... Exec. Dir. 2014-2015 RANDY HENDERSON, Prince George ......President BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria.................................... Exec. Dir. 2015-2016 RANDY HENDERSON, Prince George ............ Chair BARRY PETRACHENKO, Victoria...........................................CEO. 158
