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Burnaby Winter Club
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Minor Hockey Association
Handbook
2004/05

Burnaby Winter Club Minor Hockey Association
“Where Tradition Inspires Excellence”
BWC Minor Hockey Association
Handbook 2004/05
Table of Contents
1 Purpose........................................................................................................................ 3
2 Role / Structure of Hockey Committee ......................................................................... 3
3 Minor Hockey Program Structure................................................................................. 5
4 Program Guidelines ..................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Rascals ................................................................................................................. 6
4.2 Initiation (1,2,3,4) .................................................................................................. 6
4.3 Atom/ Pee Wee/ Bantam/ Midget/ Juvenile........................................................... 6
5 BWC MHA Registration................................................................................................ 7
5.1 Returning players.................................................................................................. 7
5.2 New registrants ..................................................................................................... 7
5.3 Transfer in (out) from another Association............................................................ 7
6 Tryout Process............................................................................................................. 8
6.1 Objective............................................................................................................... 8
6.2 Process................................................................................................................. 8
6.3 Late registrations .................................................................................................. 8
6.4 Disputes................................................................................................................ 8
7 Assignment of Affiliates................................................................................................ 9
7.1 Guidelines ............................................................................................................. 9
8 Movement of A Player to a Higher Division.................................................................. 9
8.1 Approach............................................................................................................... 9
8.2 Criteria ................................................................................................................ 10
9 Role and Responsibility of Coaches........................................................................... 11
10 Role and Responsibility of Team Manager............................................................. 12
11 Application of Equal Ice Time Principle................................................................... 13
11.1 For Players.......................................................................................................... 13
11.2 For Parents ......................................................................................................... 13
12 Discipline/ Appeal Process ..................................................................................... 14
12.1 Player discipline .................................................................................................. 14
12.2 Parent Conduct ................................................................................................... 14
12.3 Coaches Conduct ............................................................................................... 14
13 Team Finances/ Fundraising .................................................................................. 15
14 Tournaments .......................................................................................................... 16
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1 Purpose
This Handbook is intended to complement the current Burnaby Winter Club (BWC) Minor Hockey
Association (MHA) constitution. The contents of the Handbook have been developed to provide all
participants in BWC hockey with guidelines for the different components of the hockey program at
the Burnaby Winter Club. Any BWC hockey guidelines must ultimately be consistent with PCAHA,
BCAHA and CAHA constitution, by-laws, rules & regulations. The “ model” for this handbook has
been developed from the handbooks of several other Associations, while recognizing the
uniqueness of the BWC.
The strong history of professional calibre players who have participated in the hockey program at
the Burnaby Winter Club is a testament to the dedication and competence of the many coaches,
managers and others contributing to the program. At the end of the 2004-05 season, the
Handbook will be reviewed thoroughly and any aspects of the Handbook deemed to be in need of
revision will be amended. Every participant in the program has a vested interest in understanding
the guidelines, rules and policies relating to the effective management of the program.
Members are invited to submit their comments/suggestions in writing to the Hockey Committee.
2 Role / Structure of Hockey Committee
The Hockey Committee is charged with overseeing the effective functioning of the BWC Minor
Hockey Association. The framework for the Committee is set out in the Constitution. The Hockey
Committee, through its appointed and elected representatives, manages the hockey program on
behalf of the membership of the Burnaby Winter Club. Responsibilities are delegated and are
dealt with for the most part routinely. Occasionally, there are participation/membership issues that
are brought forward to the Hockey Committee for resolution. Most decisions are made through
consensus of the Committee members. Hockey Committee members who have a real, or
perceived conflict of interest, should voluntarily withdraw from the decision-making on an issue.
Once the teams are selected, each team tends to function as an independent unit with its own
structure within a Division. Issues within a team are firstly to be dealt with by the Team Manager.
The Team Manager will direct the issue to the Coach, or involve the Divisional Manager, as
required. The Divisional Manager may bring issues to the Hockey Committee, as required.
Otherwise, he/she will attempt to resolve the issue based on the guidelines within the BWC Minor
Hockey Handbook, or Constitution, as need be.
Participants/members may submit written documentation of any concern to the Team Manager,
Divisional Manager and/ or the Hockey Committee. The Divisional Manager will direct/coordinate
the administration of any and all issues. The Hockey Committee will not deal with any
member/participant concern unless it is in writing and directed to the Hockey Committee.
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Elected at Annual General Meeting
President * Dan Melanson
Past President Ron Knight
1 st Vice President * Mike Armstrong
Appointed by Hockey Committee
Registrar Wendy Monkhouse
Communications Mark Radamaker
Coaching Coordinator Joe LaLeggia
Ice Scheduler Len McNeely
Contacts: 2004/ 2005 Season
Equipment Coordinator Jerry Schmautz / Annette Mueller
Referee Coordinator Barry Hartley
Risk Management Charlie Wilkinson
Ways & Means Vacant
Appointed in fall of Each Year (October)
Juvenile Divisional Mgr* John Bathurst
Midget Divisional Mgr* Joe Busto
Bantam Divisional Mgr * Mike Armstrong
Pee Wee Divisional Mgr* John Coletta
Atom Divisional Mgr* Sam Iaccabellis
Novice Divisional Mgr* Len McNeely
Initiation Divisional Mgr* Len McNeely
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3 Minor Hockey Program Structure
The Burnaby Winter Club Minor Hockey Association falls under the mandate of the Pacific Coast
Amateur Hockey Association (PCAHA), which in turn falls under the British Columbia Amateur
Hockey Association (BCAHA) and the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA).
The Club operates programs at the following levels (revised for 2002/2003 season):
Rascals: Up to 5 years (run directly by the BWC Office and not as part of BWC Minor
Hockey)
Initiation: Placement is by age initially and then by skill level
Initiation A (Hockey 1): age 5
Initiation B (Hockey 2): age 6
Initiation C (Hockey 3): age 7
Initiation D (Hockey 4): age 8
Atom: ages 9 and 10
Pee Wee: ages 11 and 12
Bantam: ages 13 and 14
Midget: ages 15, 16 and 17
Juvenile: ages 18, 19 and 20
The Rascal program is run through the BWC Office and is for pre-Initiation children. This program
is essentially equivalent to Hockey 1 of Initiation, but has a tradition for success because basic
skating skills are emphasized extensively.
The Initiation level or Hockey 1, 2, 3, & 4 has been reformatted to allow players to focus on skill
development within ability groupings of similar skills. The initial placement is by age grouping. The
use of the small rink for practices re-enforces this quick thinking puck movement game.
Atom through Juvenile continues to build on the basics of skating, puck movement and team play.
For Atom through Midget, the teams are selected as 1 st team, 2 nd team, etc. The first team entered
in a division shall be registered on CHA “A” cards with the BCAHA, except the Atom Division in
which “A” teams shall be registered with the PCAHA. An Association may enter a “B” team in a
division only if an “A” team has first been entered. (PCAHA Rules & Regulations – B1 (a) & (b).
The 3 rd or 4 th teams may be Rep teams or “C”, depending on the coach’s view of calibre of team.
The initial tiering classification within “A” or “B” is based on the previous season’s performance and
the anticipated level of the team for the upcoming season. The Divisional Manager, in conjunction
with the coach, makes a tiering recommendation to the Managing Director of the Division
(PCAHA).
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It is possible that more than one team in a division can be classified in the same tier of a
“Representative (Rep)” division. Each division may also include a “C” team. If numbers warrant,
“C” teams may of necessity be shared with another Association on a “joint team” basis.
4 Program Guidelines
4.1 Rascals
• Skating emphasis
• No competitive games
• Practices on the activity ice
• Coached by initiation level instructors
4.2 Initiation (Hockey 1, 2, 3, & 4)
• Grouping determined by single age first i.e. 5, 6, 7, or 8
• Players are then moved into level 1, 2, 3,or 4 based on skill level, with 4 being the
most skilled
• To ensure that all players have an opportunity to develop and compete with players
of relatively equal ability
• To ensure equitable alignment by age and skill for all players within this age
grouping
• To provide greater flexibility in allocating players by skill versus age alone
• To enable entry level players to establish the basic foundation of skating and
hockey fundamentals prior to formal game situations
• To maintain a healthy balance between development/practice time and games
• To increase the balance of puck possession time for all players in game situations
• Practices and games on the small rink
• Goalies are rotated unless a primary goalie is agreed to by coaches and parent(s)
4.3 Atom/ Pee Wee/ Bantam/ Midget/ Juvenile
• Teams selected by coaches in order of first team, second team, etc.
• Tryout process viewed by all divisional coaches, to the extent possible
• Practices on the small rink (one team at a time on ice)
• Home games on the large rink
• Maximum of two goalies per team, 15 skaters, unless Hockey Committee approval
for more
• If a team has only a single goalie assigned, the Coach, Divisional Manager or
Hockey Committee reserve the right to designate an affiliate goalie, or assign a
second goalie, as permitted by PCAHA and BCAHA rules
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• All tournament participants must be PCAHA, BCAHA & CAHA sanctioned
• Coaches PCAHA, BCAHA level certified
5 BWC MHA Registration
There are three categories of registration at the Burnaby Winter Club. They are:
5.1 Returning players
Completion of the BWC registration form and the payment of dues, both monthly and participation
dues NOTE: any balance owing to the BWC, or to a team, may prevent the registration from being
accepted.
5.2 New registrants
Any player new to the PCAHA is required to register by completing a PCAHA Player Registration
Certificate, providing in addition, a copy of their birth certificate.
5.3 Transfer in (out) from another Association
A completed Player Movement Form with a release from the prior Association is required, in
addition to other signatures/approvals and support documentation. *
NO player is allowed to participate without PCAHA or BCAHA approval. Once approved, a Mutual
Aid number will be assigned, thereby confirming insurance coverage.
*this process may take some time, so it is advised that any person wishing to transfer to the
Burnaby Winter Club should initiate the process as early as possible.
Any player failing to return appropriate forms and fees before the deadline given on the preregistration
mail out shall be deemed as not returning and will not have a place reserved for them.
Each player must be properly registered and insured through the BWC MHA with the PCAHA, the
BCAHA, and the CAHA.
Any player wishing to transfer to another Association must complete the necessary transfer forms,
and may receive a refund of fees paid, excluding the non-refundable deposit outlined in the preregistration
mail out.
In order to receive a release from the Club, all dues/fees must be current and jerseys/uniforms
returned.
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6 Tryout Process
6.1 Objective
To ensure that each player is placed at a level commensurate with playing ability within the
applicable division
6.2 Process
• all divisional coaches will be involved, to the extent possible
• coach has final say in player selection, commencing with first team in division
• number of players for each team to be determined by the Hockey Committee, based on
overall numbers in the Division – coaches may provide input as to preferred numbers
• all players must have an opportunity for a minimum of three tryout sessions
• tryouts will be based on a combination of practice and game simulation, preferably actual
game situations
• no names allowed on uniforms ( practice pinnies with numbers preferred)
• players not interested in trying out for the “rep” team may be assigned directly to “C”
• players must be told of final selections in person, with an emphasis on positive
• re-enforcement, and the coach of the next team should, where possible, also be in
attendance
• 1 st team selections must be completed within three weeks of the commencement of tryouts
• any player who is on the “bubble”, and kept on a team for an extended period of time, must
be a guaranteed a position on the next lower team. In other words, there must be an
agreement between the first and second team coach that the second coach will keep the
player when cut – no player will be cut from the 1 st team and slide directly to a 3 rd team
• all team rosters must be set by the completion of tiering
• coaches, once teams have been selected, must provide a valid reason for moving a player
to a lower tier team. Approval for a change must be endorsed by the Divisional Manager,
and approved by the Hockey Committee
6.3 Late registrations
• A player who registers with the Club after final selections have been made, if there is no
room on the roster, will be placed on the team closest to ability without player disruption
• the player must start practicing with the lowest level team and work his/her way up to the
designated team
• a player cannot be cut to make room for a late registering player
6.4 Disputes
Any issues or disputes over the final team selection must be directed to the appropriate Divisional
Manager.
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7 Assignment of Affiliates
In the spirit of contributing to the overall well being and success of the BWC, it is critical that
coaches and the players endorse and participate in the Affiliate process. The rosters of the teams
from Atom through to Midget are often less than at full complement. The Affiliate process can help
to bolster the numbers on these teams, as required.
In order for the Affiliate process to work, the coach and team must agree to participate and support
the process. This commitment is essential from the coaches and managers. It is acknowledged
that coaches can and will influence whether a player participates in this process. A coach must
agree to this principle if he/she wishes to coach at the Burnaby Winter Club.
For the 2002/03 year a formal “draft” will be conducted in the first week of October. The President
of the Hockey Committee, or designate, will oversee the process for this occasion.
7.1 Guidelines
• the player’s first priority is to the team he/she is assigned. This includes games and
practices. The player must not miss a game with his/her assigned team to play for an
affiliate team without Divisional Manager approval. Under special circumstances, a player
may be released by his/her coach from a practice to play in a game with his/her affiliate
team.
• the player must desire to play in the particular game/ games. For example, if a player is
being requested to play two games in a day by the affiliate team, the player or the player’s
parents may opt to not play for the affiliate team. It is unfair to expect that player to play
again, if they don’t feel up to it.
• the player and coach must understand that if a player is suspended from a game with one
team, it effects games with his/her assigned team. Players and coaches must conduct
themselves responsibly and accordingly.
• the schedule and frequency of games, and attendance at practices, must be agreed to by
the player, his/her family, and the coach of the assigned team
This program can work well for providing additional ice time and development for all players
involved when approached properly.
8 Movement of a Player to a Higher Division
8.1 Approach
The Burnaby Winter Club has had numerous players with the capability and talent to play in a
higher division. As a practice, however, the Club has generally discouraged the practice of moving
a player to the next level. Players should be encouraged to grow and develop with players of their
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own age. Only in exceptional circumstances should a player be moved up to play on a team in a
higher division.
This section recognizes that a member may wish to have their child play at the next level of
competition. A parent may request in writing to the Hockey Committee to have his/her child play in
a higher division. This request will only be considered if there is no negative impact or distortion on
the numbers in a Division. The Hockey Committee will make this determination.
8.2 Criteria
If a player is to be considered for player movement, the following criteria must be met:
• A player moving up to a higher division must be physically able to play in the higher
division, as agreed to by both coaches
• A player moving to a higher division must have approval from both coaches, parents, the
Divisional Manager and the Hockey Committee
• Exceptional player designation: a player moving to a higher division must be the equivalent
in talent and ability of the top 5% players of the higher division. The evaluation is to be a
consensus opinion of the coaches of the higher division. There is no appeal of the
coaches’ decision
• No decision to move a player up may result in a player being displaced and assigned to a
lower team
The Burnaby Winter Club, on occasion, requires that a player be moved up to a higher division to
accommodate a “numbers” issue. In such cases, the Hockey Committee will approach the
coaches to identify suitable candidates for movement. A parent may then be approached to see if
they would consider a player movement. The Hockey Committee and not the parent, drive this
process. It is not about selecting the “best” player to move up, but to identify someone with whom
there is a fit.
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9 Role and Responsibility of Coaches
The Hockey Committee strives to attract and retain the highest calibre of coaching possible for the
Burnaby Winter Club MHA hockey program. However, it is often times difficult to deal with the
increasingly high expectations of parents of participants, and members, as the program achieves
recognition and success.
To avoid certain controversy, all AAA teams will be coached primarily by non-parent coaches. It is
the intent always to have a AAA not be coached by a parent, or a combination of two parents ,
each with a child on the team.
While it is not an exact science, the selection committee is charged with making its selections in
the context of the overall benefit to the Burnaby Winter Club. There are a number of critieria that
are applied including technical competence, track record, image/perception in hockey community,
commitment, and role model. In other words our coaches are expected to be all things to all people
– and we, and they – fortunately, recognize that this is impossible. The Club’s practice and
preference is to not have a « parent » coach, if at all possible.
Each coach is required to submit a program plan, which includes development objectives,
tournament objectives, and support intentions. This plan will assist the committee in attempting to
meet the expectations of the members, and help to ensure that the participants receive a well
thought out, and rewarding hockey experience.
The coaches and his/her team are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects
positively on the Burnaby Winter Club and abide by the Code of Conduct (attached). They are
required to respect other coaches, referees, other officials and players.
The coach and his staff are expected to support the Burnaby Winter Club and must participate in
the « affiliate program » (Section 10). While there are many ways to subvert this intention, a coach
is expected to honour the commitment.
The coach is expected to respect the « equal ice time » (Section 11) intentions of Minor Hockey.
They however, do have some latitude and that must be outlined to the players and parents at the
beginning of the season.
The primary responsibility for the coach is the players and what transpires on the ice. The coach
should not be, and is not responsible for the actions or reactions of parents. If a coach is
communicating fairly and appropriately with the player (depending on the age), then the parent
should not become involved. If the player does have a concern, he should be first encouraged to
discuss it with the coach.
There is a process in place for parents to exercise their opinions/objections or concerns. The «24
hour rule » (Section 12) applies in all situations. If after that time, the parent wishes to discuss a
matter with the coach, then a meeting should be coordinated through the team manager. Under no
circumstances should a coach be put in a position where he/she is meeting with a parent one on
one. This is for the parent’s benefit as well, in addition to being protection for the BWC.
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10 Role and Responsibility of Team Manager
One of the Coach’s first responsibilities is to appoint a Team Manager, once the team has been
selected. This position is responsible for the off-ice administration and coordination of all activities
of the team. This is also the person to whom the Coach entrusts to be the liaison with the parent
group.
The Team Manager helps to develop the budget to support the coach’s plan. The Team Manager
has a number of duties, some of which may be delegated among the parent group. These include:
• ensuring completion for all necessary League credentials for Team Officials
• arranging exhibition games prior to tiering
• liaison with PCAHA officials for team related matters
• communicates with the PCAHA League Manager for game numbers and required
approvals for tournaments, etc.
• faxing and mailing in game sheets after each home game
• maintain player roster, card players if rep, and maintain medical information on players
• attending the coaches/managers meeting to receive tiering/league schedules
• liaison with the Head Referee for referees, unless provided centrally by the league
• liaison with the opposition for game changes/ rescheduling needs
• liaison person to maintain BWC web page for team
• applying for application to tournaments, as per coach’s plan
• secure/arrange accommodation for away tournaments
• treasurer function– collecting money and paying any team bills, such as referee fees, etc.
• coordinate fund-raising
• arranging for timekeepers/scorekeepers for each game
• arranging for someone to do the 50/50 at each home game
• ensuring uniforms are assigned, maintained and then returned at the end of the year or
sometimes uniforms are assigned to be collected after every game
The Team Manager is responsible for providing the players and parents with a current schedule of
activities. If there are any issues/concerns from parents, they are to be handled / coordinated by
the Team Manager.
If a parent has an issue/concern, once they have complied with the “24 hour rule” (section 12),
they may request that the Team Manager set up a meeting with the Coach. This should be
accommodated as early as is feasible. Sometime schedules conflict.
NOTE: The Team Manager is expected to facilitate and attend any meeting with the Coach, where
the issue has anything to do with a player, or the team. This is for the benefit of both the Coach
and the parent, to ensure the accuracy of communications. This requirement is also for the
protection of the BWC MHA.
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11 Application of Equal Ice Time Principle
11.1 For Players
• The coaches will adopt the concept of “equal” ice time. Having said that, the Hockey
Committee accepts that many competitive coaches at the Pee Wee and above level will
indicate that the equal ice time principle must be applied over the length of the season, and
not in each game. The coaches also often incorporate a “work ethic” component in their
evaluation and rewarding of ice time. The reality of all players receiving “equal” treatment is
difficult to achieve in an hour plus of ice time, what with penalties, etc.
• It is imperative that the coach clearly outlines his approach and philosophy to ice time at
the beginning of the season.
• If a player is dissatisfied with his/her ice time, the player, if at the Pee Wee level or up,
should first discuss this with the coach. Parent involved is discussed below.
• “In Atom Rep hockey, the principle of equal ice time shall be enforced” – PCAHA
Addendum #3
11.2 For Parents
• The Code of Conduct must be adhered to. Parents must be positive role models at games /
practices.
• Verbal abuse of players, referees, coaches, team managers, hockey officials or other
parents will not be tolerated.
• Ice time is often a cause of conflict for parents. Often, dissatisfaction about ice time results
from the parents’ observation of what is happening or not happening, on the bench. The
parent is encouraged to firstly ask their son/daughter if they share the same concerns. In
any case, the “24 hour” rule applies, after which the parent may wish to set up a meeting
with the coach and team manager to discuss their concerns. Such requests should be
accommodated at the earliest convenient time.
• Under no circumstances is the parent to confront the coach with their concerns prior to,
during, or immediately after a game. The Burnaby Winter Club has endured a number of
embarrassing incidents over the years that might have been avoided had parents, in
particular, exercised appropriate discretion.
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12 Discipline/ Appeal Process
12.1 Player discipline
Player discipline may be applied in three ways:
1. Coach: may apply a one game suspension, for any conduct unbecoming of a player
representing the BWC or for any player behaviour, or action, that contravenes the team
rules or the BWC Code of Conduct (team guidelines/rules must be presented in written
form to players and parents, with a copy to the Divisional Manager prior to start of season).
Suspensions extending beyond one game must go through the Divisional Manager, unless
extenuating circumstances exist such as, the team is traveling, in which event, the team
manager should make his, or her, best effort to contact the Divisional Manager. Appeals
must go to the Divisional Manager for arbitration.
2. League: a player suspension can be issued by the PCAHA / BCAHA. Many suspensions
are automatic and must be enforced by team management. Appeals must go through the
President of the BWC Hockey Committee.
3. BWC: A player may be suspended from play by the BWC Board of Directors or the Hockey
Committee, in conjunction with team management and the coach, for failure to pay fees, for
any behaviour unbecoming of a player representing the BWC, or behaviour that
contravenes the BWC Code of Conduct. Appeals must go to either the Hockey Committee
or the Board, depending on which body levied the suspension.
12.2 Parent Conduct
Parents may be disciplined for contravening the Code of Conduct. Any discipline taken by the
Hockey Committee / Board over contravention of the BWC Code of Conduct will have three steps:
• First written warning
• Second written warning
• Suspension (will be a minimum of one week, up to the balance of the season,
depending on the severity of the offence)
Parents may write the Hockey Committee if they have a particular concern. The Divisional
Manager will be the first point of contact for such matters. All written complaints will be reviewed
and if deemed necessary, will be investigated.
12.3 Coaches Conduct
Coaches must abide by League guidelines and the roles and responsibilities of coaches outlined
in this handbook.
The Divisional Manager will oversee the complaints, and if necessary, will call upon the Hockey
Committee for arbitration. Coaching disciplinary actions will follow the same three-step process as
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above, as per the Hockey Committee. Coaches may appeal any decision directly to the Hockey
Committee.
13 Team Finances/ Fundraising
The Burnaby Winter Club is a not for profit organization, staffed by volunteers. During the course
of a season it is necessary to pay for such things as referees, tournament fees, additional ice, and
other team expenses, all of which must be properly documented. It is the responsibility of the
Team Manager to ensure all expenses and any fundraising is within approved guidelines. All
teams and participants have a responsibility to project a positive image of the team, the Burnaby
Winter Club, and the MHA. From time to time, parents and players will be expected to make direct
contributions to meet team and Association expenses through fundraising efforts and the following
should apply:
• At the onset of the season, the coach, based on his/her program, will develop with the
assistance of the team manager, a budget for the team, i.e. number of tournaments,
etc. The costs should be averaged out and each player/parent should contribute an
amount to the initial start-up fund ($200 - $250). Any player not contributing to the
team fund will be deemed ineligible to play. The team should attempt to resolve this
initially, and then involve the Divisional Manager.
• Team budgets will be funded directly by the parents, through team fund-raisers, or a
combination of both. Direct public support can be requested through activities such as
bottles drives, raffles, pub nights, and other means, provided that they are in good
taste, and receive prior approval from the Board of Directors, BWC.
• It is the team’s responsibility to pay the referees for home games. This money
required is to be paid at the beginning of the game, as per PCAHA rules & regulations.
Team Managers will be given the referee fee schedule at the beginning of the season,
which will identify rates.
• The recommended approach is for the treasurer of the team to provide the timekeeper
with the appropriate fees prior to the game, independent of the net funds from the
50/50 draw. Money from the 50/50 can then be given to the treasurer to be deposited
to offset the referee fees. In addition, one parent should be assigned to coordinate
who is responsible for the 50/50 each home game.
• Each team is required to file a final Revenue and Expenditure statement with the
Hockey Committee by April 30 th of each year. The Team Manager is responsible to
ensure that this report is submitted to the Hockey Committee by April 30 th of each year.
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14 Tournaments
The participation in tournaments offers an enjoyable opportunity for players to test their hockey
skills competitively in an environment that encourages fair play and above all, fun. It is through
tournaments that the reputation of the team and the Burnaby Winter Club has become entrenched.
Through playing teams throughout all parts of British Columbia, and the traditional visits to the
Quebec City Atom and Pee Wee tournaments, the reputation of the Club and players has been
enhanced. The Club has in recent years done the West proud in competing evenly with the teams
from Toronto and Detroit from back east.
However, an important part of the tournaments are the reciprocal initiatives. We at the Burnaby
Winter Club have to host top calibre teams to maintain our presence in the hockey community.
This applies to all levels of play including AAA, B, and C levels. Several Associations will provide
preferred status to those teams that have tournaments to which they will be invited.
The responsibility for hosting and running a tournament rests with the team/ division wishing to
host a tournament. There is no question, the effort required is huge, but so are the benefits to the
individual players, the teams and the BWC.
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