NORTH WEST MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
BYLAWS
(May 6,2007) |
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BY-LAW NO.1
The Association will administer hockey in the North West area
for all categories up to and including Juvenile. |
BY-LAW NO.2
Names of the North West area Minor Hockey teams are to be selected
from the existing names (North West Stars AA , Roadrunners ,
Thunder, Falcons, Norsemen, Panthers, Orioles, River Rats, Cougars,
Rockers, Royals Jets, Kings, Braves). |
BY-LAW NO.3
The official colors of the North West Minor Hockey Association
shall be Red, Black, White and Yellow. |
BY-LAW NO.4
The Association will synchronize hockey registrations for all
community centers in the North West area, by holding 2 central
registrations minimum. |
BY-LAW NO.5
The Association will act in cooperation with community
centers to ensure more complete participation in the North West
area, as well as adhere to WMHA regulations. |
BY-LAW NO.6
The Association will review and act on age advancements as per
approved Northwest Policy |
BY-LAW NO.7
The boundaries for each community centre shall be as defined
by the WMHA and GCWCC. |
BY-LAW NO.8
All participants must register at a central registration and
present a copy of their membership prior to being allowed to
participate in AAA/AA try-outs or other specified activities
of the Association. |
BY-LAW NO.9
The Association will charge a "Late Fee" of $25.00
(payable to the NWMHA) for player registration after the final
published registration date. |
BY-LAW NO.10
No registered player shall enter any other Hockey league (Oct
1st to April 30th) without written consent from the Executive
of the North West Minor Hockey Association. |
BY-LAW NO.11
The coaches selections committee will consist of the following
members: President, Past President, 2nd VP, Hockey Development
Director, Director of appropriate age levels. Three (3) Community
Centre Reps. |
BY-LAW NO.12
The coaches selections committee shall continue throughout the
year to act as arbitrators between coaches, players and parents
in the hockey program. |
BY-LAW NO.13
Anyone who serves on the coaches selection committee shall not
hold a position as coach, on an A1 or area team for his term
of office, without the consent of the voting members.
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BY-LAW NO. 14
The following guidelines will be followed with regards to A1
teams for ages 8 through 19, by the coaches selection committee.
1. Accreditation and qualifications are the
main priority with preference given to area residents if possible
2. Parents would be eligible to coach teams
their children may be trying out for.
3. The coaching positions would be filled prior
to Sept. 1, so as to allow coaches time to prepare for the upcoming
season and obtained contract ice if necessary.
4. All coaches will agree to a fair play rules
as set out by NWMHA.
5. All coach’s will agree in writing
to the “Coach’s Guidelines” as set out by
NWMHA. |
BY-LAW NO.15
Community Centre hockey coaches (and assistants) will not be
allowed to coach hockey teams without obtaining the minimum
levels required by Hockey Canada, Hockey Manitoba, Winnipeg
Minor Hockey Association or NWMHA. This includes but is not
limited to (Speak Out/Respect in Sport) and Coach Level, Initiation
Level, Safety course or any other Certifications which may be
required by the governing organizations of hockey |
BY-LAW NO. 16
All coaches of 9 and under hockey must be active in the running
of the Initiation Program. |
BY-LAW NO. 17
Any written concerns or complaints against the hockey operations
of the NWMHA must be addressed to the V.P. Programs /Publicity
or appropriate directors and will receive a written reply. |
BY-LAW NO.18
Coach’s search shall start May1st of each year. Coaches
applications be taken for the coming Season and be appointed
before the AGM of each year. If no suitable applicants are found
then the Coaches Committee would fill the positions ASAP |
BY-LAW NO.19
The Community Centres shall submit a list of it’s executive
including all addresses, e-mail #s, phone #s, and positions
by Sept 30th of each year and shall abide by privacy laws |
BY-LAW NO.20
Coach’s /Fair play c ode of ethics : See NWMHA Manual |
BY-LAW NO.21
Coaches Guidelines : See NWMHA Manual |
BY-LAW NO.22
Evaluation/Assessment of Coaches: See NWMHA ManualAlso see the
Hockey Canada Web site @ www.hockeycanada.ca/e/develop/parentprograms/2003-04/fairplay.html |
BY-LAW NO.23
All players and parents or guardians will be required to read
and sign the Fair Play/Code of conduct forms at time of registration.
These are to be adhered to and will be kept on file by NWMHA. |
BY-LAW NO.24
All league administrators (board members, executive, Community
Center Reps. will be required to read and sign the Fair Play/Code
of conduct. These are to be adhered to and will be kept on file
by NWMHA. |
North West Stars
AA Hockey Club By-Laws |
NO.AA1
All North West Stars AA Hockey Club operations will be governed
by the North West Stars AA Hockey Club policies and by-laws,
dated 2000-2001. |
NO. AA2
The official colors of the North West Stars AA Hockey Club teams
are green, white, black & gold. |
NO. AA3
Recognized North West Stars AA Hockey Club Directors positions
are as follows:
1. Chairperson, Secretary (non-voting), Equipment Director,
Publicity Director, Ice Director, Events Coordinator, and Treasurer.
2. All positions would each act as Executive Team Liaisons,
of which there would be one per team |
NO. AA4
North West Minor Hockey Association will elect four (4) members
to work along with four (4) members of the Seven Oaks Minor
Hockey Association to run the AA program. Total elected is 8
members forming the North West Stars AA Hockey Club Board. |
NO. AA5
North West Minor Hockey Association will supply ice requirements
for the AA program as necessary. |
NO. AA6
The North West Stars AA Hockey Club will act for AA, when registering
teams with the Winnipeg Minor Hockey Association |
NO. AA7
No Executive of the North West Stars AA Hockey Club may coach,
assistant coach, or manage at the AA level unless no other suitable
applicant is available. |
NO. AA8
All AA coaches selections shall be made by the Coaches Selection
Committee of the North West Stars AA Hockey Club |
NO. AA9
Coaches and managers cannot remain with a group of players longer
than
two years in succession, at the AA level, unless no other suitable
applicants are available. |
NO. AA10
No parent shall coach, assistant coach or manage a AA team that
any of
his/her children play on, unless no other suitable applicant
is available. |
NO. AA11
The North West Stars AA Hockey Club will provide the North West
Minor
Hockey Association with a financial statement, fee breakdown
statement, bank statement as well as a complete program overview
by May 15th of each year. |
