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Commitment ~ Respect ~ Integrity
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T i g e r s h o c k e y . . . j u s t f o r t h e f u n o f i t !
This booklet contains the rules of operation of the
Streetsville Tigers Hockey Club
For more information, including club policies check out the Tigers website at:
streetsvilletigers.com
S.T.H.C2017-18
TIGERSRULESOFOPERATIONS
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WelcometotheStreetsvilleTigersHockeyClub
Wewouldliketotakethisopportunitytowelcomeallofournewandreturningplayers,parentsandcoachestotheTigers.Ourgoalistohaveahockeyprogramwhereyouandyourchildwillhavefun.Ourvision,valuesandmissionstatementalongwiththeclub’saimsandobjectivesareinplacetohelpyoutobetterdefinetheTigersHockeyClub.Thevision,valuesandmissionstatementalongwithourmotto
Tigers hockey... just for the fun of it!
andTagline Commitment ~ Respect ~ Integrity Guides’ourdecisionsconcerningthedirectionoftheTigers,wehaveputtogetheranextensivepackageofrulesofoperationandpoliciestoassistourplayers,coachesandparentstounderstandwhatisexpectedofeveryone.Theserulesandpolicies,aswellastheTiger’sconstitutionareavailableontheTigerswebsite:www.streetsvilletigers.com.Pleasetakethetimetostopbyandreadthem.ThesiteisfullofhelpfulinformationabouttheTigers,theirhistoryandmanyotherfeatures.WealsohaveaTigerParentwebsitetoassistwithhowtheTigersoperateandincludestheClubFinancials.TheTigersareonsocialmediacheckusouton:Facebook,Twitter,InstagramandFlickr.Wearealwayslookingforfeedbackontheprogram,sopleasefeelfreetodropFrankormyselfanemailwithyoursuggestions.FrankandIbothlookforwardtoseeingyouattherinkandwishyouandyourchild,anenjoyableseason.ThankyouforchoosingtheTigers,Neil Painchaud Frank Trachsler
NeilPainchaud FrankTrachslerPresident GeneralManager
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2017-2018STHC
BOARDOFDIRECTORS
PRESIDENT GENERALMANAGERNeilPainchaud FrankTrachsler519-821-9295 [email protected] [email protected]
VP/TREASURER CLUBADMINISTRATORTimHoldaway RosemaryHolm
[email protected] SECRETARYFrankTrachsler/JodiRobillos JodiRobillos
DIRECTOR DIRECTOR JodiRobillos MikeHolm
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PAYMENTDISCLOSURECOMPLIANCEREPORT
Disclosureofpaymentsmadetocluborteamofficials:NoTigerTeamOfficialorRelatedPartiesreceivesasalary,honorariaoranyotherpaymentsto:coach,manageorbeatrainerwiththeTigersHockeyTeams.NothinginthispolicyprohibitsthereimbursementtoCluband/orTeamOfficialsorRelatedPersons,oflegitimateout-of-pocketexpenses.MinorAtom ________________________________
Atom ________________________________
MinorPeeWee ________________________________
PeeWee ________________________________
MinorBantam _______________________________
Bantam ________________________________
MinorMidget ________________________________
MidgetJr. ________________________________
Midget ________________________________
Disclosureofcluborteamofficialsinprovidinggoodsorservicestotheclub:(StreetsvilleTigersHockeyClub)ThebookkeeperisthePresident’swife
Neil Painchaud Frank Trachsler __________________________ ____________________________ NeilPainchaud-President FrankTrachsler–GeneralManager
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2017-2018CLUBFACTSHEET
REGISTRATION PLAYER $1700.00 GOALIE $1650.00GAMESWEATERS&SOCKS IncludedinregistrationCUSTOMPANTSHELL IncludedinregistrationPRACTICESWEATER&SOCKS IncludedinregistrationEQUIPMENTBAG IncludedinregistrationPLAYERINSURANCE IncludedinregistrationMEMORYPHOTOBOOK IncludedinregistrationTEAMBANQUET IncludedinregistrationOPENINGDAYEVENT Includedinregistration
PlayersmustsupplytheirownblackPANTS,GLOVES,HELMET
SuppliedbytheTigersHockeyClub:
ONEPRACTICEAWEEKTUESDAY,WEDNESDAY,SATURDAY
GAMENIGHTS(subjecttoGTHLscheduling)THURSDAY MinorPeeWee,Bantam,MidgetJr SUNDAY MinorAtom,Atom,PeeWee,MinorBantam,MinorMidget,Midget
HOMEARENA:
TheSTREETSVILLEARENA/VicJOHNSTONCOMMUNITYCENTRE
********** FundraisingCommitments **********
NOCLUBFUNDRAISING,NOBINGO
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2017-2018 PAYMENTOPTIONS
Choosetheoptionthatbestmeetsyourrequirements,fiveequalpaymentsoronepayment. Player/ Goalie Player/ GoalieOPTION1 $1700.00 $1650.00 OPTION2 $1700.00 $1650.00 FIVEPAYMENTS: ONEPAYMENT:Cheque#1 $500.00 Cheque#2,3,4&5 Player $300.00 Player$1700.00Cheque#2,3,4&5 Goalie$287.50 Goalie $1650.00
MethodofPayment:Cash,Cheque,CreditCard(Visa,MasterCardorAmex)
Chequesshouldbemadepayableto:StreetsvilleTigersHockeyClubNSFfeeis$40.00
Chequesaredueonthefollowingdates:
Cheque#1-April2015(onsigning),Cheque#2-May15,2015,Cheque#3-June15,2015,Cheque#4-July15,2015,Cheque#5-August15,2015SECTION10: REFUNDS(Revised2016) 10.1 AllplayerrefundsaresubjecttoadeductiontocovertheClubs’hardcostsandseason commitments.Theremainingmoneywillbepro-ratedbasedontherefundformula.
10.2 IfyoudecidetoleavethetigerteamvoluntarilyyouforfeitandmustreturnallTigergame& Practicejerseysalongwiththeequipmentbagbeforearefundchequewillbeissued. Ifyouhavenotyetbeenissuedthisequipmentthissection10.2doesnotapply. RenegingonyourcommitmentisaseriousmatterforboththeClubandtheTeamyoumadethe
commitmentto.Failingtohonouryourcommitmentalsocarriesseriousimplicationsandfinancialconsequences:
1. YouforfeityourighttoallTigerequipmentorplayerapparelonceyouquit.2. YoumadeafinancialcommitmenttoboththeClubandtheteamwhichmustbetaken
intoaccountandstillremainsevenwhenyouquitandwalkawayfromyourteam.TheClubandTeambasetheirbudgetsonthenumberofplayerssowhenyouwalkawayyoucreateundohardshipontheremainingplayersandtheClub.
10.3 Moneypaidtoateambyaparenttowardsteamfundraisingcommitments (arenotrefundable)shallintheeventtheplayerleavestheteamwillbeuptotheindividual
teamstodecideifanymoneyshouldbereturnedtotheplayerbasedonfinancialteamcommitments.Iftheteamdoesdecidetorefundaportionofyourteamfee’sthenitshallbepro-ratedbasedonasixmonthplayingseason.
10.4 NOREFUNDSwillbegivenafterNovember15th,.(GTHLReleasedate)
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10.4 RefundFormula
RenegingonyourcommitmentisaseriousmatterforboththeClubandtheTeamyoumadethecommitmentto.Failingtohonouryourcommitmentalsocarriesseriousimplicationsandfinancialconsequences:
1. YouforfeityourighttoallTigerequipmentorplayerapparelonceyouquit.2. YoumadeafinancialcommitmenttoboththeClubandtheteamwhichmustbetaken
intoaccountandstillremainsevenwhenyouquitandwalkawayfromyourteam.TheClubandTeambasetheirbudgetsonthenumberofplayerssowhenyouwalkawayyoucreateundohardshipontheremainingplayersandtheClub.
REFUND FORMULA September October November
V.J. Reno Commitment $12.00 $24.00 $36.00 Practice Ice $106.00 $212.00 $318.00 General $44.00 $88.00 $132.00 Contingency $34.00 $68.00 $102.00 Admin/Operations $54.00 $108.00 $162.00 Sub-Total $250.00 $500.00 $750.00 Equipment $388.00 $388.00 $388.00 Advertising $51.00 $51.00 $51.00 Insurance $53.00 $53.00 $53.00 Apparel $82.00 $82.00 $82.00 Special Events $56.00 $56.00 $56.00 Sub-Total $630.00 $630.00 $630.00
Total Deducted from Refund $880.00 $1130.00 $1,380.00
Player $1,700.00 Refund $820.00 $570.00 $320.00 Goalie $1,650.00 Refund $770.00 $520.00 $270.00
10.5 NoRefundChequeswillbeissueduntilallTigerbrandedequipmentandapparelisreturnedtotheclub.
NOTE:ThemonthyouQUITisalsodeductedinfull,fromyourrefundnopartialmonths.
(Example:youQUITOct.1st,thewholemonthofOctoberisdeducted.)
10.6 LatePlayerSigningRegistrationFormula
FormulaforlatesigningofplayersCurrentRegistrationdividedby6=Latesigningregistration;Example:$1700dividedby6(Sept.&Marchcountas½montheach)=-Sept.$141.66 -Nov.$283.33 -Jan.$283.33 -Mar.$141.66-Oct.$283.33 -Dec.$283.33 -Feb.$283.33
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2017-2018STREETSVILLETIGERSCALENDAROFEVENTS
Tryouts/PlayerSigning April15th,16th,2017
EquipmentSizing April22,2017 Bert’sSports
TeamManagersTraining May16,2017 RotaryRoomVJ
EquipmentIssue August-2017 VicJohnston
HeadCoach/ManagerMeeting September17,2017 RotaryRoomVJ
TigerPracticeIceBegins September-2017 CheckWebSite
GTHLAARegularSeasonBegins September18,2017
TigersIcebreakerDayEvent September24,2017 VicJohnston
STHCAGM OctoberTBC2017 VicJohnston
HeadCoach/ManagerMeeting November19,2017 VicJohnston,9am
FinalPlayerReleaseDate November15,2017
TigersCelebrationDayEvent(New) December3,2017 VicJohnston
TigerTeamPictures December6,2017 LobbyVJ
FinalDatetoSignImports December15,2017
ChristmasBreak(NOPRACTICEICE) December24-January1,2018(inclusive)
TigerIceResumes January2,2018
LastDatetoSignaPlayersCard January15,2018
HeadCoach/ManagerMeeting January14,2018 RotaryRoomVJ,9am
TigerPracticeIceends March-2018 CheckWebSite
HeadCoach/ManagerMeeting March25,2018 RotaryRoomVJ,9am
PlayerYearEndBanquet April3,2018 VicJohnstonHall,6pm
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2017-18STHCBudget
BUDGETBREAKDOWN BREAKDOWN GENERAL ADMINISTRATIONPracticeIce $91,000.00 GTHLFees AuditFeesGeneral $37,790.00 PlayerBanquet BookKeeperFeesEquipment&Sweaters $55,097.00 Dinner/Dance PrintingAdministration $46,346.00 Rings/Awards OfficeSuppliesContingency $28,600.00 PhotoBook BankChargesApparel $14,156.00 HCSurcharge CreditCardFeesVicJohnstonRenoCommitment $10,000.00 Merchandise CommunicationsTryouts $8,059.00Insurance $7,000.00Advertising $7371.00OpeningDayEvent $8,000.00
V.J.RenoCommitment
3%
P.Ice
29%
General12%
Tryouts3%
Equipment18%
Ads
2%
Contingency9%
Ins
2%
Admin
15%
Apparel4%
SpecialEvents3%
2017-2018CLUBBUDGET
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RULESOFOPERATIONAND
POLICIES
(ClubHandBook)April2017
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GLOSSARY STHC StreetsvilleTigersHockeyClub(The“Club”) GTHL GreaterTorontoHockeyLeague(The“League”)
TheleaguetheStreetsvilleTigerTeamsplayin.TeamOfficials HeadCoach,AssistantCoach,Manager,TrainerClubOfficials President,GeneralManager,Treasurer,Administrator,AssistantGeneral
Manager,DirectorsOHF OntarioHockeyFederation
TheOneoftheGoverningHockeybodiesinOntarioSHL StreetsvilleHockeyLeague
TheHouseLeaguethatplaysoutoftheVicJohnstonCommunityCentreVJCC VicJohnstonCommunityCentre/StreetsvilleArena
ThehomerinkoftheStreetsvilleTigersHockeyteamsHC HockeyCanada
TheNationalGoverningHockeybodyinCanada
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RULESOFOPERATIONANDPOLICYINDEX
SECTION PAGESECTION1: TEAMSREGISTERED 14SECTION2: REGISTRATIONFEES 142.1 PlayerRegistrationCertificates2.2 Subsidies SECTION3: THECLUB 153.1 TheClub’slegalstatus 3.2 ClubDirectorsandOfficers 3.3 ExecutiveCommittee 3.6 TheClub’sresponsibilities 3.5 Fund-raising3.6 WhocanmakedecisionsonbehalfoftheClub 3.7 CommunicationwithClubOfficials SECTION4: THETEAMS 174.1 TeamOfficials 4.2 ResponsibilitiesofTeamOfficials 4.3 TeamMeetings 4.4 SupplementaryTeamRules 4.5 AdditionalIceTime&DamagetoFacilities SECTION5: CLUBANDTEAMFINANCES 225.1 DisclosureofPayments 5.1.2 DisclosureofInvolvementofCluband/orTeamOfficials 5.2 TeamBankAccounts 5.3 TeamreceiptsandExpenditures 5.4 TeamBudgets 5.5 TeamFinances 5.6 DisputesoverTeamFinances SECTION6: DISPUTERESOLUTION,PROTESTS,APPEALSANDDISCIPLINE 25 6.1 DisputeResolution 6.2 ProtestsandAppeals 6.3 DisciplineandDisciplineCommittee 6.4 DisciplineCommittee 6.5 SuspensionbytheClub SECTION7: RULESRELATINGTOPARENTS/GUARDIANS 277.1 Notice,ApprovalsandAuthorizations 7.2 PaymentofClubandTeamFees 7.3 StandardofConduct 7.4 SanctionsforMisconduct
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7.5 AdditionalStandardsandSanctionsImposedbytheGTHLandtheCityofMississauga 7.6 FairPlayCodeforParents SECTION8: RULESRELATINGTOPLAYERS 298.1 Players’Obligations 8.2 FairPlayCodeforPLAYERS 8.3 SanctionforBreachingObligations 8.4 PlayerInjuryReturntoTeam 8.5 AllocationofIceTimeforPlayers 8.6 PlayingandPracticewithAffiliatedTeams 8.7 PermissiontoSkate 8.8 Releases 8.9 Cuts SECTION9: RULESRELATINGTOTEAMOFFICIALS 329.1 CodeofConduct 9.2 FairPlayCodeforCOACHES SECTION10: REFUNDS 33SECTION11: EXHIBITIONGAMESANDTOURNAMENTS 33SECTION12: PLAYERMINIMUMS 34SECTION13: RETURNOFCLUBEQUIPMENTANDGAMESWEATERS 34 SECTION14: ONANDOFFICEDRESSCODES 3414.1 Officedresscode14.2 Onicedresscode14.3 ClubWinterJackets14.4 ClubTrackSuitSECTION15: POLICIES 35
ForFulllistandCompletePolicies,theyareavailableontheClubwebsiteatstreetsvilletigers.com
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TIGERCLUB
VISION
ThattheyouthoftheStreetsvilleTigersHockeyClubcontinuetoenjoyhockeyfortheirlifetimeandgivebacktothecommunitybybecomingavolunteerhelpingthenextgenerationtolearnandrespectthis
greatgame.
VALUES
v Developspecificskillsinthesportofhockey
v DedicationtoCommunityinvolvementandvolunteering
v Teachgoodsportsmanship,respectforallparticipantsandLeadbyexample
v FunforallparticipantsinaSafehockeyenvironment,promotingfairplay
v Fosterphysical,mental,emotional,socialgrowthandself-confidence
v Learnhowtobeapartofateam:developcharacteristicssuchasloyalty,cooperation,teamwork,discipline,honesty,pride,friendship
MISSIONSTATEMENT
ItisthemissionofStreetsvilleTigersHockeyClubistolead,developandpromotepositivehockeyexperiencesandtoprovideallplayersandteamofficialstheopportunitytoparticipateandgrowphysically,socially,mentally,andemotionallythoughparticipationinminorhockeyattheAAlevel
intheGTHL.
AIMSANDOBJECTIVES
v Toprovidethemaximumopportunityforyouthtoparticipateinamateurhockeywithregardtotheresourcesavailable.
v Todevelopandencouragegoodsportsmanshipandfairplaybetweenallparticipants.
v Toworkforthebettermentoftheplayersphysical,mentalandsocialwellbeing.
v ToadheretotheHockeyCanada/OntarioHockeyFederation/StreetsvilleTigersHockeyClub,BullyingandHarassmentandAbusepolicyinplacetoprotectthechildreninminorhockey.
CLUBMOTTO
Tigershockey...justforthefunofit!
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TigerPlayersBillofRights
AllTigerplayersparticipatinginthehockeyprogramsoftheStreetsvilleTigersHockeyClubenjoythefollowingrightsandareentitledtotheprotectionoftheserights.
SPORTSMANSHIP:Youhavetherighttoparticipateinaprograminwhichsportsmanship,honestyandintegrityarethecornerstones.
RESPECT:Youhavetherighttotherespectofyourcoaches,yourteam-mates,thecoachesandplayersoftheopposingteam,therefereesandspectatorsandeachofthemhastherighttoexpectthesameofyou.
PARTICIPATION:Youhavetherighttoparticipatefullyintheactivitiesofyourteam,butnotnecessarilyequally.
SKILLDEVELOPMENT:Youhavetherighttolearnaboutyoursportanddevelopyourskillstothemaximumofyourpotential.
FREEDOMFROMABUSE:Youhavetherighttosaynotophysicalcontactorinteractionwithanymemberofthecoachingstafforanyotherpersoninapositionofauthorityorinfluence.
FREEDOMFROMBULLYING:Youhavetherighttoparticipatefullyintheactivitiesofyourteamfreefromharassmentandbullyinginallitsforms.
FREESPEECH:Youhavetherighttospeakfreelywithoutfearofrecrimination.
FAIRTREATMENT:Youhavetherighttobetreatedfairlyandwithimpartiality.
FUN:Youhavetherighttohavefun.
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RULESOFOPERATIONTheseRulesareintendedtosetoutthecurrentoperatingrulesoftheStreetsvilleTigersHockeyClub(the“Club”),whichwillbeapplicabletotheTeamsandtheplayersduringthisperiod.Whiletheyareintendedtobecomprehensive, theRulesandPoliciesarenotexhaustiveand theClub reserves the right, in itsdiscretion,tomakesuchchangesandadditionsfromtimetotime,asitdeemsappropriate.Noticeofanychangesand/oradditionswillbegiventoTeamOfficialsand,whenappropriatetoparents/guardiansonatimelybasis.SECTION1: TEAMSREGISTERED
1.1 UnlessotherwisedeterminedbytheClubortheGTHL,theClubwillregisterandoperate9 teams.Nineteamsinthe“AA”divisionoftheGTHL,comprisingthefollowing:MinorAtom, Atom,MinorPeeWee,PeeWee,MinorBantam,Bantam,MinorMidget,MidgetJr.andMidget.
1.2 A10thteammaybeconsideredattheUnder21agegroupintheGTHL,formerlyknownas Juvenile.(NotCurrentlybeingoperatedbytheClub)
SECTION2: REGISTRATIONFEESNoplayerwillbepermittedtotakepartinanyregularlyscheduledleaguegameuntilallmoniesduearepaidtotheClub.2.1 PlayerRegistrationCertificates2.1.1 Each player must properly complete a GTHL/HC players’ certificate accompanied by the
registrationfee,asdeterminedbytheClubpriortoplayingforanyTigerteam.
2.1.2 Players joining a team after the start of the regular season are required to pay a pro-ratedregistrationfeeinfullatthetimeofsigning.TheRegistrationfeeistobedeterminedbytheClubatthetimeofsigning.
2.1.3 Theaforementionedparagraphmaybewaived,indistresssituations,atthediscretionoftheClub.2.1.4 Playerregistrationfeesaretobemadepayableinthefollowingmanner:incash,debit,cheque
madepayabletotheStreetsvilleTigersHockeyCluborCreditCard(Visa,MasterCard,Amex) Thepaymentmaybemadeinthefollowingmanner:
• Thefullamount,or• Fivechequesthefirstisfor$500.00andthenfourpostdatedchequesforthefollowingdates:
• 1stpayment:April,withsigningoftheGTHL/HCplayercertificateis$500.00• 2ndpaymentdueMay15th,3rdpaymentdueJune15th,4thpaymentdueJuly15thand5th
paymentdueAugust15th.2.1.5 Failuretopaytheregistrationfeesinfullpriortothestartoftheregularseason,(unlessspecial
arrangements have beenmade) will result in the suspension of the player in question. Thissuspensionwill include all exhibition, tournament and scheduled league games, aswell as allpractices.
2.1.6 Multiplayerfamilydiscountis10%.
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2.2 Subsidies(a) SubsidyrequestTheClubmayconsiderwrittenrequeststosubsidizealloraportionofaplayer’sregistration
fee.Suchsubsidy,ifany,willrequirecompellingcircumstancesandacleardemonstrationofneedandwillonlybegrantedtoindividualswhoexemplifythestandardsandvaluesoftheClub.TheClubwillrequiretheTeaminquestiontomatchanysubsidy.
(b) Repaymentofsubsidy Ifasubsidizedplayerwishestoobtainareleasepriortotheendofaseason,theClubmay,as
aconditionofgrantingsucharelease,demandandobtainarepaymentofthesubsidy.SECTION3: THECLUB3.1 TheClub’slegalstatus The Streetsville Tigers Hockey Club (the “Club”) was incorporated as a non-share capital
corporationbyLettersPatent issuedbytheProvinceofOntarioonApril1,1996andoperatesundertheserulesofoperation,theClubConstitutionandrulesoftheGreaterTorontoHockeyLeague(the“GTHL”)
3.2 ClubDirectorsandOfficers ABoardofDirectorsgovernstheClub.SomeoftheDirectorsalsoactasOfficers.TheDirectors
areelectedorappointedannualattheGeneralMeetingofthemembers.Thepositionsarelistedinsub-section
ClubDirectorsareprimarilyresponsibleforthereviewingthegeneralperformanceoftheClub
anditsTeamsfromtimetotime.Thisincludesreviewingandapproving:• TheClub’sbudget• SignificantCluboperatingpolicesand• TheClubsOfficials’performanceoftheirdutiesandresponsibilities.
Club Directors have no direct responsibility for liaising or interactingwith TeamOfficials andparents/guardiansanddonotdealdirectlywithTeamaffairs.The President and the General Manager are responsible for administering the day-to-dayoperationsoftheClubandits’TeamsandallothermattersinanywayrelatingtotheGTHL,itsmembers,andotherhockeyorganizationsandgoverningbodies.UndernocircumstanceswilltheClubberesponsibleforanyobligations,financialorotherwise,incurredbyaTeam,unlesssuchobligationisapprovedinwritingandcontainedinadocumentsignedbythePresidentandtheGeneralManager.
3.3 ExecutiveCommittee President(Officer) GeneralManager EquipmentManager Treasurer(Officer) Vice-President Secretary(Officer) AssistantGeneralManager
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3.4 TheClub’sresponsibilities SubjecttotheoverridingauthorityoftheGTHL,theClubhasexclusivecontroloveritsTeamsandplayersregisteredwiththeorganizationforallperiodssanctionedormandatedbytheGTHL.Inaddition to the foregoingand to theother rights reservedbelow, theClub shallhaveprimaryresponsibilityforthefollowing:
(a) TeamOfficials.TheClubappointsand,ifnecessary,replacestheHeadCoachofeachTeam
and approves the selection of other TeamOfficials. The Clubmonitors and evaluates theperformanceofallTeamOfficials.
(b) GTHLRegistration.TheClubregistersitsplayersandTeamOfficialswiththeGTHL.
(c) TeamPrograms.TheClubdevelopsprogramsofgeneralapplicationforitsTeams.
(d) Tournaments. The Club approves and processes tournament applications. If a conflict inscheduling between teams arises, the final determination as to the application to beprocessedwillbemadebytheClubinitsabsolutediscretion.
(e) Practice Ice. The Club provides each team with a practice ice each week on a regularlyscheduledbasis.AnyadditionalpracticeicerequiredistobearrangedbytheTeamatitsowncost.
(f) Equipment, Gear, Clothing and Merchandise. The Club provides each team with Clubmandated equipment, gear, clothing and merchandise including game sweaters, practicejerseys,socksandequipmentbags.
(g) DisciplinaryHearings.TheClub’sofficialsaccompanytheTeamOfficialsandplayer(s)toanydisciplinary hearings mandated by the GTHL. The Club reserves the right to exclude anyperson(s)fromadisciplinaryhearing,asitconsidersappropriateinitsabsolutediscretion.
(h) Clubnameandlogo.TheuseoftheTigerLogoistheexclusivepropertyoftheClub.Itmaynotbealteredorreproducedinanymannerorforanypurpose,andmayonlybeusedwiththeexpressedwrittenconsentoftheTigersClub.
(i) GTHLpassesprovided.Nolongerrequired
3.5 Fund-raising(a) General
TheClub’sPresidentwillreviewallproposedTeamfundraisingplanstoensurecompliancewithallClub,federal,provincialandmunicipallaws,by-lawsandregulations.IftheproposedfundraisermeetstheserequirementsHewillthensupplytheteamwithwrittenapprovalforthefundraisingplan. • Team applications for approval of a proposed team fund-raising activity must be
submittedontheProposedTeamFundraisingEventFormatleastsixweeksinadvanceofthedateoftheevent.ThisformcanbefoundontheTigersWebSite.
• Teamfundraisingactivitieswillnotbeapproved:• DuringanyClubevents.• IfitcompeteswithanotherTigerteam,SHL,orVicJohnstonfunctionoractivity.• IfitviolatesanyMunicipal,ProvincialofFederalLaws.
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(b) Club(NoClubFundraisingin2017-2018)• TheClubcurrentlyhasnofundraisingplannedforthisseason.• Eachplayerwillbechargedanofundraisingfeewhichisincludedintheplayer
registrationfee.
3.6 WhocanmakedecisionsonbehalfoftheClubUnlessspecificallysetoutintheserules,nodecision,authorizationorapprovalgrantedbyaClubOfficialswillbebindingontheClub,unlessitisinwritingandsignedbythePresidentandGeneralManager.
3.7 CommunicationwithClubOfficials
Communicationisanimportantfactorintheoperationofasuccessfulorganization.Inanefforttoheadoffanymisunderstandingormisinformationthefollowingprocedureisineffect;
All issues and communication relating to the ordinary course of Clubmanagement should bedirected to theGeneralManager,unlessurgencyor circumstances requires thatanotherClubOfficialiscontacted.
(a) General
• TheGeneralManagerprior tobeingdistributedmust firstapproveall correspondencedealingwithinternalteamoperationsandphilosophies.
• AllinternalandexternalcorrespondencemustbecopiedtotheGeneralManager.
• TeammanagersaretheconduitbetweentheClub,andtheteamparents.
• Teamparentsarenottoapproachthecoachingstaffwithnegativecommentspriortoorimmediately following a game. A 24-hour cooling off period is to be observed beforespeakingtothecoachingstaff.
• AnymembersoftheClubExecutiveCommitteewhohavechildrenplayingonateamareto taketheirconcerns to theGeneralManagerbeforeapproachingtheteamcoachingstaff.
(b) CommunicationbetweentheClubandTeamOfficials Unlessotherwisedictatedbycircumstancesorurgency,allrequests,theTeam’sHeadCoach
orTeamManagershallcommunicatetoornoticesormattersrequiringinteractionbetweentheClubandaTeam.
(c) Communicationbetweenparents/guardiansandtheClub TheClubGeneralManagerandPresidentcanbecontactedbyphoneoremail.
SECTION4: THETEAMS4.1 TeamOfficials EachteamshouldhaveaCoachingstaffconsistingof;
a) HeadCoach–appointedbytheClubRequirements&Qualifications
• ThisPositionwillrequireaPoliceRecordsCheck,ReferenceCheckandbesubjecttoaperformancereview.
• CurrentCBETDevelopment1Certification,withHarassment&Abuse.
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b) AssistanceCoach–appointedbytheHeadCoach,subjecttoClubapproval. Requirements&Qualifications
• ThisPositionwillrequireaPoliceRecordsCheck.• CurrentCBETDevelopment1Certification,withHarassment&Abuse.
c) Trainer-appointedbytheHeadCoach,subjecttoClubapproval.
Requirements&Qualifications • ThisPositionwillrequireaPoliceRecordsCheck.• CurrentHTCPCertificationwithHarassment&Abuse.
d) TeamManager-appointedbytheHeadCoach,subjecttoClubapproval.
Requirements&Qualifications• ThisPositionwillrequireaPoliceRecordsCheck.• Harassment&Abusecertified
EachrequestforappointmentasaTeamOfficialshallbeaccompaniedbyaresumesettingout,inreasonabledetail,thequalificationandexperienceoftheapplicant.
(a) Criteriaforappointment(seeJobDescriptionsandResponsibilities)
Each TeamOfficialmust be a person of good character and reputation and possess suchcredentials and qualifications as set out by the Club in the job descriptions andResponsibilities:SeeResponsibilitiesoftheTeamOfficials’(SeePolicy#00-04)
4.2 Teammeetings TheHeadCoachwillmeetwithparents/guardiansatleast3timeseachseason.Thefirstmeeting
should be held prior to the commencement of the season and the othermeetings should bearrangedwheneverpracticaltocoincidewithdeliveryoftheteam’sfinancialsummariesreferredtoinsection5.4.ThepurposeofthemeetingswillbetoreviewthemattersofinterestrelatingtotheTeam,includingitsfinancialaffairs.
4.4 SupplementaryTeamrules TheTeammayadoptrulesinadditiontoorinfurtheranceofmatterscontainedherein.Nosuch
rulesshallbeeffectiveunlessapprovedbytheClubandacopyprovidedtoeachTeamplayerandoneoftheirrespectiveparentsorguardians.Onceeffective,anysuchrulesshallhavetheeffectasifembodiedintheseRulesofOperation.
AcopyoftheTeamrulesshallbegiventotheClubPresidentforinclusionintheClub’sfiles
4.5 AdditionalIceTime&DamagetoFacilities4.5.1 Additional ice time arranged by a team will be the responsibility of the Head Coach of that
particularteam.
4.5.2 UndernocircumstanceswilltheClubberesponsibleforanypaymentoficetimeotherthantheicetimetheCorporationhascontracted.
4.5.3 Anyteamfoundtoberesponsiblefordamagetoanyarenaorotherfacilitywillberequiredtocoverallcostsassociatedwiththeincident.Thecoachandanyplayerfoundtoberesponsibleforcausing the damage will be dealt with by the Club or its discipline committee and will facesuspensioninadditiontoanyothersanctionsapplied.
PleasenotethatCityrinksandtheStreetsvilleArena/VicJohnstonCommunityCentrehavebeenmadeawareofthispolicy.
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SECTION5: CLUBANDTEAMFINANCES5.1 DisclosureofPayments5.1.1 PaymentstobemadetoCluborTeamOfficials
TheClubshallprovidetoaplayeroratleastoneoftheplayer’sparentsorhislegalguardian,priorto or at the time he signs a Registration Certificate, a statement disclosing the followinginformation regarding payments to bemade to ClubOfficials or TeamOfficials, or to relatedpersons:(a) PaymentstoClubOfficials,ortheirRelatedPersons
Awrittenstatementofthetotalamount,ifany,tobepaidbytheClubtoClubOfficialsortheirrelatedpersons,whetherbywayofsalaries,honorariumorotherwise;thenumberofpeopletowhomtheamountistobepaid:andabriefsummaryoftheactivitiesandcontributionsinreturnforwhichsuchpaymentismade.SuchdisclosuremaybemadeintheClubpoliciesorseparately.Iftheamountcannotbedeterminedforthecomingseason,theclubshalldisclosetheamountfrompreviousseasonsandthepolicybywhichsuchamountisdeterminedforthepurposeofthisdisclosure,neitherregularpaymentstoRelatedPersonsforofficework,refereeing,timekeepingorsimilarfunctionsthatarepaidatratespaidtoothernon-relatedpersonsprovidingsimilarservices,norreimbursementtoClubOfficials,orRelatedPersons,of legitimate out-of-pocket expenses pursuant to stated Club policy, need be taken intoaccount.
(b) PaymentstoTeamOfficials,ortheirRelatedPersons
OnaTeambyTeambasis,awrittenstatementofthetotalamount,ifany,tobepaidbythecluborteamwhetherbywayofsalaries,honorariumorotherwise;thenumberofpeopletowhomthatamountistobepaid:andabriefsummaryoftheactivitiesandcontributionsinreturnforwhichsuchpaymentismade.SuchdisclosuremaybemadeinClubPolicies,TeamPolicies,ifany,orseparately.Forthepurposeofthisdisclosure,neitherregularpaymentstoRelatedPersonsforofficework,refereeing,timekeepingorsimilarfunctionsthatarepaidatratespaidtoothernon-relatedpersonsprovidingsimilarservices,norreimbursementtoClubOfficials,orRelatedPersons,of legitimateout-of-pocketexpensespursuant tostatedClubpolicy,needbetakenintoaccount.If a TeamOfficial, or aRelatedPerson, is going to receive a salary, honorariumor similarpaymentfromanyparents(s)oftheTeam,oranyRelatedPerson,otherwisethatthroughtheCluborTeambudget,thensuchTeamOfficial(s)shalldisclosethefactofsuchpaymentsandthenamesoftheperson(s)makingsuchpayments.
5.1.2 DisclosureofInvolvementofCluband/orTeamOfficials
TheClubshallprovidetoaplayerandatleastoneoftheplayer’sparentsorhislegalguardian,prior toorat thetimehesignsaRegistrationCertificate,astatement inwritingdisclosingtheinvolvementofanyClubOfficialorTeamOfficialwithsupplierswhoprovidegoodsorservicestotheClubthataremadepartofthegoodsorservicesprovidedbytheClubtoplayersorTeams.Thetypesofinvolvementtobedisclosed,withoutlimitingthegeneralityoftheforegoing,includeemployment,shareholding,orownership interestsofanykind,withsuppliersofequipmentorapparel purchased by the Club for delivery to Teams or its players, and employment orshareholding,orownershipinterestsofanykind,withsuppliersoficeorhockeyskillsprogramstotheClub,anyTeamoritsplayers.IfasupplierofgoodsorservicesischosenpursuanttoanopenandcompetitivebidprocesssetoutintheClub’sPolicies,thedisclosureunderthisRuleisnotmandatory.”
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5.2 TeamBankAccounts
(a)EachTigerteammustestablishabankaccountundertheteamnameStreetsvilleTigers,yearofbirthoftheplayers.e.g.StreetsvilleTigers1986.
(b) Whentheseaccountsaresetupacopyofthemonthlybankstatementsaretobee-mailedtothePresidentordroppedoffattherinkintheincomingTigermailbox.
(c) Each team accountmust have at least three signing officers. Two signing officermust beindependentteamparentswhoarenotrelatedtoanyoftheTeamOfficials.
(d) AllchequesandwithdrawalsfromtheTeambankaccountshallrequirethesignatureofeithertheTeamOfficialtogetherwithoneoftheindependentteamparents.
(e) TheteammanagermustsubmitacompletedTIGERTEAMSBANKACCOUNTINFORMATIONFORMtothePresidentpriortoSeptember15th,ofeachseason.(TheformcanbeobtainedfromtheTigersWebSite)
5.3 Teamreceiptsandexpenditures
AllrevenuesofwhatevernatureorkindbelongingtotheTeamincludingteamfees,sponsorshipcontributions,andproceedsderivedfromfundraisingactivitiesshallbedepositedintotheTeam’sbankaccountwithoutpriordeductionimmediatelyonreceipt.
5.3.1 Allexpensesanddisbursementsowingor incurredbytheTeamshallbemadeonlybycheque
drawnontheteambankaccountinaccordancewiththeseRules. 5.4 TeamBudgets
(a)HeadCoachtosubmitPreliminaryTeamBudget EachteammustsubmitforapprovalapreliminaryteambudgettothePresidentfourweeks
priortothestartoftheAAtry-outsofeachseason.TheClubwillkeepteambudgetsonfile.
ThePreliminaryTeamBudgetmustbepreparedinaccordancewithandincludethefollowinginformation:• ProposedTeamrevenuesincludingsources• ProposedTeamexpenses• Reasonablydetailedexplanatorynotesforeachbudgetitem
Allhavingregardtotheinformationavailableatthetimeofsubmittal.PreliminaryEstimatedTeamBudgetsmustbeapprovedbytheClubpriortoitbeingsubmittedtoparentsatsigning.
(b)ClubwillprovidethePreliminaryEstimatedTeamBudgettoparents/guardians TheapprovedPreliminaryEstimatedTeamBudgetwillbeprovidedtoaparent/guardianof
eachproposedplayerpriortothecardsigning.
Theparent/guardianmustacknowledgeinwritingthatheorshehasreceivedacopyofthePreliminaryEstimatedTeamBudgetbysigninganAcknowledgementofReceipttotheClubconcurrentlywithdeliveryoftheregistrationcardforsuchplayer.
(c) ChangestothePreliminaryEstimatedTeamBudget NomaterialchangestothePreliminaryEstimatedTeamBudgetshallbepermittedwithout
thepriorapprovaloftheClub.
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(f) FinalTeamBudgettobesubmittedtoClubandparents/guardiansforapproval TheHeadCoachwillsubmittheFinalTeamBudgettotheClubandparents/guardiansofeach
playerpriortothecommencementoftheGTHLregularseason.TheFinalTeamBudgetmustbepreparedinaccordancewithandincludingtherequirementsassetoutinsection5.3(a)andmustcontainnomaterialchangesfromthePreliminaryEstimatedTeamBudgetunlessapprovalisfirstobtainedfromtheClubandtheteamparents/guardians.Changes,ifany,shallbehighlightedandappropriateexplanationsshallbeprovided.
• AllMoniesassociatedwitheachTeamwillbedispersedsolelyforthoseplayersandthatteam, with the Clubs ethics of equitable team’s best interest in mind, and with theparents’knowledgeandconsent.
• Noteamofficialshallreceiveanyremunerationorprofitdirectlyorindirectlyfromtheirpositionontheteam.However;nothingprohibitsateamofficialfrombeingreimbursedforreasonableexpensesincurredbythemintheperformanceoftheirduties.
• AnyfundsraisedbyteamparentsremainingattheendoftheseasonshallbereturnedtotheteamparentsandorplayersinanequitablewayasagreedbetweentheTeamOfficialsandparents.
• Theparentsmustbemadeawareof thedispositionof theend-of-season surplusandapproveofthedistribution.Itmaybethatparentsofreturningplayerswillpermittheirshareofthesurplusfundstobecarriedforwardtothenewseason.Providedtheparentsinvolvedagree,theClubhasnoobjection.
Note:Itmaybeappropriatetoreturnsurplus fundsat theendof theseasontoparents involved. Incertaincircumstances, it may be appropriate to return certain corporate contributions to the donor. Mostimportantly,theteamofficialandparents/guardiansshoulddeterminewhetheritisappropriatetoreturncertain corporate contributions as well as the equitablemethod of distributing any surplus funds toparents.5.5 TeamFinances5.5.1 Each Team will provide a monthly up-to-date financial statement to the Club through the
President.5.5.2 Thesefinancialstatementsmustclearlyshowtheteam’sexpensesandincome.5.5.3 TheClubwillretainacopyofthesefinancialstatementsonfile.5.5.4 TheTeammustprovideeachparent/guardianwithacopyoftheteam’sfinancialstatementsat
leastfourtimesperseason:September15,November15,January15,andfourweeksafterthelastgame.
5.6 DisputesoverTeamfinances
Anycomplaintbyaparent/guardianarisingoutofaTeambudgetorfinancialsummarymustbereferredtotheClubforresolutioninaccordancewiththeproceduresetoutinSection6oftheseRules.ThedecisionoftheClubwillbebindingonallparties.
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SECTION6: DISPUTERESOLUTION,PROTESTS,APPEALSANDDISCIPLINE6.1 Disputeresolution The followingprocedureshallapply in theevent theClub is requestedto resolveadisputeor
complaintarisingbetweentheparent/guardianofaplayerandTeam:6.1.1 Therequestforsuchresolutionshallbeinwritingandshallsetouttheissue(s)andargumentsin
reasonabledetail.6.1.2 AcopyofsuchrequestshallbegiventotheTeamandtheTeamshallhave7daystodeliverits
writtenresponsetotheparent/guardianandtheClub,settingoutitspositioninreasonabledetail.TheClubmayextendthetimeforsuchresponseifitbelieves,actingreasonably,thatadditionaltimeisneeded.
6.1.3 The Club shall cause ameeting to be held of all interested parties as soon as practical after
receivingtheTeam’sresponse.6.1.4 Thepartiesshallattendsuchmeetinginpersonwithoutlegalcounselorotherrepresentation.6.1.5 TheClubshallissueastatementinwritingsettingoutitsdecision,includingthereason(s)relied
uponinreachingitsdecision,within10businessdaysfollowingsuchmeeting.Thedecisionshallbebindinguponallinterestedparties.
6.2 ProtestsandAppeals6.2.1 AteamwishingtoprotestagamesituationmustmakeapplicationtotheGeneralManagerwithin
24hoursofthegameusingthefollowingprocedure:
1) Theprotestistobemadeinwriting,togetherwithasummaryofanyevidencetobesubmitted2) Alistofanywitnessestobecalled.3) Thisprotestshallbepreparedintriplicate.4) AchequemadeouttotheG.T.H.L.for$50.00mustaccompanytheprotest5) TheprotestpaperworkalongwiththechequemustbesubmittedtotheGeneralManager.
6.2.2 TheGeneralManagerwillhavethefinaldecisiononwhetherornottheprotestwillgoforwardtotheGTHL.
6.2.3 Anyplayerorteamofficialwhofeelsaggrievedwithregardstohisorherstatuswiththeclubmay
appealhisorhersituationtotheClubordesignatedSpecialCommittee.Anon-refundableappealfeeof$100.00mustaccompanysuchapplication.
6.2.4 Any player or team official who wants to appeal a decision of the General Manager or the
DisciplineCommitteemustdosowithin48hoursfollowingthisprocedure:1) Theappealmustbemadeinwriting,indicatingthereasonfortheappeal,withasummaryof
anyevidencetobesubmitted.2) Alistofanywitnessestobecalled.3) AcertifiedchequeormoneyordermadeouttotheStreetsvilleTigersHockeyClubandthe
prescribedfeemustaccompanytheappeal.
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NoappealswillbeheardforanysuspensiongivenundertheO.H.F.minimumsuspensionlistoranyClubsuspensionissuedbytheGeneralManagerortheDisciplineCommitteeofasuspensionofsevengamesorless.6.3 DisciplineandDisciplineCommittee
All matters relating to discipline or any matter dealing with an alleged contravention of theConstitution,RulesofOperationorPolicieswillbereferredtotheGeneralManager,exceptanyallegationofAbuse&HarassmentmustbereferredtotheHarassment&AbuseCo-ordinator.
The General Manager will handle all minor issues and/or refer them to the Club DisciplineCommitteeathisdiscretion.
6.4 DisciplineCommittee6.4.1 TheClubshallappointaDisciplineCommitteeconsistingofatleastthree(3)members, one of
whomshallbetheChair,andonewhoshallactasrecordingsecretary.6.4.2 Thiscommitteeshallhearallprotestsandchargesbroughtagainstanyregisteredplayer,Team
Official,teamoranymemberoftheClubforallegedviolationoftheClub’sBy-Lawsand/orRulesofOperationandPolicies.
6.4.3 TheonlyexceptionwillbeanyallegationconcerningAbuseand/orHarassment,whichmustbe
handledbytheClubHarassmentandAbuseFactFindingCommitteeortheOHFFactFinder.6.4.4 The Discipline Committee shall be empowered to impose any such penalties, as it deems
appropriatefollowingahearingofallthepertinentmatters.
(i) AnysuspensionissuedbytheGeneralManagerortheDisciplineCommitteeofsevengamesorlessshallbewithoutrightofappeal.
(ii) Allautomaticsuspensionsshallbewithoutrightofappeal.(iii)AllotherdecisionoftheDisciplineCommitteeortheGeneralManagermadethatdonotfall
undersection6.3maybeappealedinwritingtotheClubandaccompaniedbytheprescribedfee.
(iv)OnceawrittenappealisreceivedwiththeprescribedfeetheClubwillsetahearingdateto
takeplacewithin7days.(v) Members of the Board of Directors who have direct connection with the charge and/or
individual(s)involvedshallnotvoteontheappeal.(vi) ThedecisionoftheClubshallbefinal.
6.5 SuspensionbytheClub6.5.1 A player, or Teamofficialmay be suspended for one ormore games at the discretion of the
DisciplinaryCommitteeforanyinfractionoutlinedintheHC/OHF/GTHL/ClubRulesofOperationand/orpolicies/Constitution/By-laws,committedimmediatelybefore,duringorafteragame,practice,oratanyCluborTeamFunction.
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6.5.2 The Club wants its officials along with its team’s coaching staff, players and their parents/guardianstoprojectaprofessionalimageatalltimes.ToachievethisgoalSections7,8and9setouttheStandardsofConductexpectedbytheClubanditsmembers.ContraventionofthiscodeofconductmayresultinsuspensionbytheGeneralManagerand/orterminationbytheClub.
6.5.3 ItistheresponsibilityofthemembersofthecoachingstafftobecomefamiliarwiththeClubRules
ofOperationandpolicies,aswellastheaffiliatedorganization.(GTHL/OHF/HC)6.5.4 AnyviolationorfailuretocomplyfullywiththeClubConstitution,RulesofOperation,policies,By-
laws,CodeofConduct,FairPlayCodeoraffiliatedorganizationsrulesmayresultinthesuspensionand/orterminationoftheplayerorcoachingstaffmember.
6.5.5 SuspensionsandtheirlengthareatthediscretionoftheGeneralManagerandortheDiscipline
Committee.6.5.6 ThesesuspensionsmaybeinadditiontoanymandatorysuspensionissuedbytheOHF/GTHL6.5.7 TerminationofaplayeroramemberofthecoachingstaffisdonebytheClub.6.5.8 SuspendplayersorcoachingstaffmemberswillnotbereleasedfromtheirH.C.cardspriortothe
endofthecurrentseason.6.5.9 Suspendedplayers&coachesareprohibitedfromenteringthedressingroomorcorridorareafor
theperiodofonehourbeforeascheduledgameorpracticetoonehourfollowingthegameorpractice.
6.5.10 Suspendedplayers&coachesareprohibitedfromtheareaoftheplayersbenchduringagameor
practice,andshallnotattempttocommunicatewithplayersorcoachesduringthattime.SECTION7: RULESRELATINGTOPARENTS/GUARDIANS7.1 Notice,approvalsandauthorizations Any notice given to or approved or authorization granted by a parent/guardian of a player shall be deemed for all purposes to have given to or granted by all of the parents and/or guardiansofsuchplayer.7.2 PaymentofClubandTeamfees Theparents/guardiansresponsibleforeachplayershallmakeallpaymentsrequiredofsuchplayer
onatimelybasisinaccordancewithrulesprescribedfortheClubandTeam.FailuretomakesuchpaymentsatthetimeortimesprescribedmayresultinsuspensionoftheplayeruntiltheCluband/orTeamreceivesuchpayment.
7.3 Standardofconduct
Parents/guardians are expected to conduct themselves generally in a manner which bestexemplifiesthestandardsandvaluesoftheClub.Thismeansthatparents/guardiansmustremainpositive and demonstrate respect, courtesy, and civility in all dealings relating to their child’sinvolvementintheClubs’hockeyprogram,includingdealingswith:• TheClubandanyofitsteamsoritsofficials• Otherparents/guardiansofplayers
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• Opposingteams,playersandofficials• Gameofficials• Fansandspectators
7.3.1 Provocativeandinflammatorytypesofbehaviour,includingtheuseofprofanity,threatsand
verbaland/orphysicalconfrontations,willnotbetolerated.7.3.2 Parents/Guardianswillbeexpectedtosigncodesofconductduringtheplayersigningprocess.7.3.3 Firsttimeparents/guardianswillberequiredtoattendaninformationHarassmentandAbuse
seminararrangedbytheClubpriortothestartotheregularseason.7.4 Sanctionsformisconduct
The Club reserves the right to discipline any parent/guardian who violates this standard ofbehaviourorwhoseactions,intheopinionoftheClub,denigrate,damageorbringsintodisreputetheimageandreputationoftheCluboritsClubandTeamOfficials.Suchdisciplinemayconsistofprohibiting such parent/guardian from attending team functions, practices or games for suchperiodsastheClub,initsdiscretion,considerappropriate.Failuretoabidebysuchsanctionsmayresultinthesuspensionorreleaseoftheplayerforwhomsuchparent/guardianisresponsible.
7.5 AdditionalstandardsandsanctionsimposedbytheGTHLandtheCityofMississauga7.5.1 Parents/guardiansshouldbeawareofthestandardsofbehaviourandpossiblesanctionsfortheir
breachmandatedbytheGTHLandcontainedinGTHLhandbook.7.5.2 Parents/guardiansshouldbeawareofthestandardsofbehaviourandpossiblesanctionsfortheir
breachmandatedbytheCityofMississaugacontainedinViolenceandVandalismby-law.
7.6 FairPlayCodeforPARENTS• Iwillnotforcemychildtoparticipateinhockey.• Iwillrememberthatmychildplayshockeyforhisorherenjoyment,notformine.• Iwillencouragemychild toplayby therulesandto resolveconflictswithout resorting to
hostilityorviolence.• Iwillteachmychildthatdoingone’sbest isas importantaswinning,sothatmychildwill
neverfeeldefeatedbytheoutcomeofagame.• Iwillmakemychildfeellikeawinnereverytimebyofferingpraiseforcompetingfairlyand
tryinghard.• Iwillneverridiculeoryellatmychildformakingamistakeorlosingagame.• Iwillrememberthatchildrenlearnbestbyexample.Iwillapplaudgoodplays/performances
bybothmychild’steamandtheiropponents.• Iwillneverquestiontheofficials’judgementorhonestyinpublic.• Iwillsupportalleffortstoremoveverbalandphysicalabusefromchildren’shockeygames.• Iwillrespectandshowappreciationforthevolunteercoacheswhogivetheirtimetocoach
hockeyformychild.
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SECTION8: RULESRELATINGTOPLAYERS8.1 Players’obligations Playersshall:
• Representtheirteamwithdignityatalltimes• Alwaysplaytothebestoftheirabilityandwithinthespiritoftruesportsmanshipby:(a) Showingrespectfortherulesofthegame,thegameofficialsandtheirdecisions,and
theiropponents.(b) Usingtheirbesteffortstomaintaincomposurewhileontheice,and(c) Refrainingfromtrashtalkingormakingimpropergestures,whetheronorofftheice.(d) Donottakepartinbullyingactivities.• Demonstraterespectfortheirteammatesandtreatthemfairlyandequally• MaketheircommitmenttotheTeam,itsprogramsanditsgoalsamajorpriority• Attend all games and other events prescribed by the team in accordance with the rules
establishedbytheHeadCoachfromtimetotime.• DemonstraterespectfortheircoachesandotherTeamOfficials• TheCluborTeamprovidestheequipment,unlessyouhaveyourownthatmeetstheClub’s
onicedresscode.• Whenusingclubequipmentandensurethatit(includinggamesweaters,socks,pants,gloves
&bag)ismaintainedinaproperstateofrepair.• GameSweatersaretobekeptcleanandingoodrepair.• AbidebytheClubandTeamdresscodeatalltimeswhichincludeswearinggamesweaters
andsocksonlyduringgamesandnotatpractices.• Refrainfromusingalcoholandprohibiteddrugs.• ActinaccordancewiththeFairPlayCodeforPlayers.
TheforegoinglistofobligationsisnotexhaustiveandmaybesupplementedbytheClubortheTeamfromtimetotimeupongivingtheplayerandhisorherparent/guardianreasonablenotice.
8.2 FairPlayCodeforPLAYERS
• IwillplayhockeybecauseIwantto,notjustbecauseothersorcoacheswantmeto.• Iwillplaybytherulesofhockey,andinthespiritofthegame.• Iwillcontrolmytemper–fightingand“mouthingoff”canspoiltheactivityforeverybody• Iwillrespectmyopponents.• Iwilldomybesttobeatrueteamplayer.• I will remember that winning isn’t everything – that having fun, improving skills, making
friendsanddoingmybestarealsoimportant.• Iwillacknowledgeallgoodplays/performances–thoseofmyteamandofmyopponents.• Iwillrememberthatcoachesandofficialsaretheretohelpme.Iwillaccepttheirdecisions
andshowthemrespect.8.3 Sanctionforbreachingobligations
TheClub,initsdiscretion,reservestherighttorestricttheicetime,suspendorreleaseanyplayerwhoisfoundbytheClubtohavebreachedanyoftheforegoingobligations.
8.4 Playerinjuryreturntoteam8.4.1 AnyplayerwhosuffersaSUSPECTEDConcussion (Brain injury )muststopparticipation in the
hockeyactivityimmediately.Ifthereisdoubtastowhetheraconcussionhasoccurred,itistobeassumed that it has and that theplayer’s parents/guardianbe encouraged to have the injury
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properlydiagnosedatahospitalASAP.Ahockeyactivityisdefinedasanyon-iceoroff-iceteamfunctioninvolvingphysicalactivity.ANDanyplayerwhoisdiagnosedbyamedicalDoctorwithanygradeofconcussionmuststopparticipationinallhockeyactivitiesimmediately.Ahockeyactivityisdefinedasanyon-iceoroff-iceteamfunctioninvolvingphysicalactivity.
8.4.2 TeamOfficialsareresponsibletorecommendtotheindividual’sparentorguardianthattheyseek
medical attention immediately, especially if the injury incurred in any form of hockeyparticipation.
8.4.3 The participant is not permitted to return to any hockey activity until amedical Doctor giveswrittenpermission.
8.4.4 CopiesofsuchdocumentationMUSTbesubmittedtotheGTHLOfficepriortotheparticipants
returntoanyhockeyactivity.8.5 Allocationoficetimeforplayers8.5.1 Allplayerswillreceiveequitableicetimeinallgames,includingleague,playoff,exhibitionandtournaments.Thephrase“equitableicetime”shouldnotbeconfusedbyanyonewiththephrase“equalicetime”,howeverwiththeexceptionofdisciplinesituationsnoplayersaretobebenchedorhaveareductionintheiramountofplayingtime.8.5.2 Rep hockey does allow for the use of speciality lines for use during short-handed or man
advantagesituationsandstrongerplayersmaybeutilized for thesituations.Thecoach isalsogivenwide latitudewhen itcomestowhomheplaysduring the lastminuteof the1stand2ndperiodsandthelastfiveminutesofthethird.
8.5.3 TheseasonendsofficiallyonthedateselectedbythemembersoftheGTHLatthepreviousyears
A.G.M.Until that date, all games are there for the benefit and enjoyment of all players, andattendancecannotberestricted.Thecoachingstaffselectedandsignedalloftheplayers,andtheyaretobetreatedinanequitablefashionforthecompleteseason.
8.5.4 It is of paramount importance that the coaches communicate clearly and effectivelywith the
parentsthroughouttheseasonastowhatpositiontheirsonordaughterwillbeplayingandwhenchanges are made involving the player. The team manager, who should communicate thecoaches’decisionstotheteamparents,shouldideallydothisthroughouttheseason.
8.6 PlayingandpracticewithAffiliatedTeams
Thefollowingteamsareaffiliatedwitheachother:• MinorAtomandAtom• MinorPeeWeeandPeeWee• MinorBantamandBantam• MinorMidgetandMidgetJr.• MidgetJr.andMidget• MidgetandaffiliatedJuniorteam,ifany.
8.6.1 Wheneverpractical,playersshouldbemadeavailabletotheAffiliatedTeamsolongasitdoesnotconflictwithplayer(s)havingregardtothereasonablerequestoftheAffiliatedTeam.
8.6.2 Wheneverpractical,affiliatedplayersshouldpractisewiththeirAffiliatedTeams.TheHeadCoach
ofeachAffiliatedTeamwilljointlynumberandidentitytheplayerspractisingfromtimetotime.
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8.4.3 AFFILIATEDPLAYERS(AP):
The Streetsville TigersHockeyClub (STHC) fully supports teamsand coachesusing affiliatedplayersprovidedtheyfollowtheapprovedprocessessetoutbytheSTHCandHockeyCanada.i. ThissectionoutlinesguidelinesfortheuseofAffiliatePlayer’s(AP)forregularseasonand
playoffgamesonly.ExhibitionandtournamentgameswillnotbeconsideredandareatthesolediscretionoftheAP’sheadcoach.
ii. ItisrecognizedthatinsomeinstancesateammayrequiretheuseofAP’s.However,theuseofAP’sisintendedwhentherequestingteamhasashortageof2ormoreplayersduetoillness,suspensions,injuries,etc.
iii. Eachtimeaplayeristoberequestedasanaffiliate,theAP’scoachMUSTbeasked(coach-to-coach). The requesting coach is not tomake an AP request directly to the player orplayer’sparents.
• Hockey Canada Regulation E.22 (E) & E.40. “Permission to use an affiliated player mustbeobtainedonagamebygamebasisfromtheplayer’soriginalteam”
iv. TheAP’sfirstpriorityistohisexistingteam-commitmenttotheteamtheAPisregisteredALWAYScomesfirst.
v. However,iftherequestingteammeetsthecriteriaofitemiiabove(short2ormoreplayers)andtheteamsstillcannotagreeifAP(s)willbeprovided,thematter,afterreviewingboththerequestandtherefusal,willbedecidedbytheSTHCGeneralManager.
vi. Notwithstandingitemv.above,itisatthesolediscretionoftheparentstoacceptorrefuseanAPrequest.However,theparentsmaybecontacteddirectlybytheGMifnecessary.
vii. AlthoughacoachmayrequestaspecificAP(s),theAP’scoachhasthefinaldecision(alongwiththeparents)astowhotheAP(s)willbe-“Allparentsandplayersaretobemadeawareofthisopportunityatthebeginningoftheyearandthatitisaprivilegeextendedtoplayersfor whom it would benefit their development while assisting the above team in a clubenvironment."
viii. CoachesarenottoabusetheAPprocedure.AP’sarenottobeusedtotakeicetimeawayfromotherteamplayers.TheAPsystemissetuptocoverplayershortagesof2ormoreplayersdue to illness, suspensions, vacationsandplayerabsencesdue to schoolworkorjobs.
8.7 Permissiontoskate
• PermissiontoskateformswillbeissuedbytheClub’sGeneralManager• Permissiontoskateformswillbehandedoutattheyearendplayer’sbanquet
8.8 Releases8.8.1 Oncearegistrationcardhasbeensigned,theClubwillnotgrantareleasetoaplayerexceptunder
compelling and unusual circumstances, which necessitates the severing of such player’srelationshipfromtheTeam,havingregardtothebestinterestsofallconcerned.TheClubshallmakethedeterminationoftheexistenceofsuchcircumstancesinitsabsolutediscretion.
8.8.2 AnyonerequestingareleasemustattendameetingwiththeClubGeneralManagertooutlinethereasonswhyareleaseshouldbeconsidered.FailuretomeetwillmeanthereleaserequestwillNOTbeconsidered.
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8.8.2 NoreleaseshallbebindingontheClubunlessitisinwritingandsignedbyboththePresidentandtheGeneralManageroftheClub.
8.8.3 TeamofficialsrequestingareleasemustmakeitinwritingtotheGeneralManagerwhowill consideritandmakethedecision. 8.8.4 Nocardedteamofficialmayregisterwithorappearontheplayer’sbenchofanyteamof the
immediatehigheragelevelthantheteamhewasregisteredwiththepreviousseason,unlessthesaidofficialremainswithintheClub.
8.9 Cuts NoplayerwhoissignedtoHCcardwillbecutunless;8.9.1 It ismutually agreed by the Coach, the player, his parents and it is approved by theGeneral
Manager.8.9.2 PlayerreleaseswillbesubjecttotheapprovaloftheGeneralManagerandshallnotbeagreedto
orprovidedbythecoach.8.9.3 AnyrequestforareleasemustbemadeinwritingtotheGeneralManagerandallreleasesmust
receivefinalapprovaloftheClub.
SECTION9: RULESRELATINGTOTEAMOFFICIALS
9.1 CodeofConduct• Failingtoadheretotheonandofficedresscodes.• ShowingdisrespecttoanyleagueExecutivemember,fellowcoaches,teamofficials,players,
refereesandofficeofficials.• Theuseofprofanelanguagetowardsplayers,referees,andtimekeepers.• Theconsumingofalcoholpriortocontactwithplayersi.e.;ongamedaypriortogametime.• NotshowingloyaltytotheTigersHockeyClub.• Destroying,mishandlingorstealingproperty.• Smokingonthebenchorinthedressingroom.• Coachmissingagameorpracticeswithoutgoodreason.• Coachnot seeing that someonewould take charge inhis absenceor fornotnotifying the
GeneralManagerofhisabsence.• Coachesnotplayingplayersinanequitablefashion• NotactinginaccordancewiththeFairPlayCodeforCoaches.• NotwearingaCSAapprovedhockeyhelmetwhileontheiceconductingapractice.
9.2 FairPlayCodeforCOACHES• Iwillbereasonablewhenschedulinggamesandpractices,rememberingthatplayershave
otherinterestsandobligations.• Iwillteachmyplayerstoplayfairlyandtorespecttherules,officialsandopponents.• Iwillensurethatallplayersgetequalinstruction,supportandplayingtime.• Iwillnotridiculeoryellatmyplayersformakingamistakeorforperformingpoorly.• Iwillrememberthatplayersplaytohavefunandmustbeencouragedtohaveconfidencein
themselves.• I will make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the players’ ages and
abilities.
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• Iwillrememberthatparticipantsneedacoachtheycanrespect.Iwillbegenerouswithpraiseandsetagoodexample.
• Iwillobtainpropertrainingandcontinuetoupgrademycoachingskills.• Iwillworkinco-operationwithofficialsforthebenefitofthegame.• NotwearingaCSAapprovedhockeyhelmetwhileontheiceconductingapractice.
SECTION10: REFUNDS(Revised2016)
10.1AllplayerrefundsaresubjecttoadeductiontocovertheClubs’hardcostsandseasoncommitments.Theremainingmoneywillbepro-ratedbasedontheRefundFormula.
10.2IfyoudecidetoleavethetigerteamvoluntarilyyouforfeitandmustreturnallTigergame&PracticejerseysalongwiththeequipmentbagandTigerBrandedapparelbeforearefundchequewillbeissued.
Ifyouhavenotyetbeenissuedthisequipmentthissection10.2doesnotapply.
10.3RenegingonyourcommitmentisaseriousmatterforboththeClubandtheTeamyoumadethecommitmentto.Failingtohonouryourcommitmentalsocarriesseriousimplicationsandfinancialconsequences:
(a) YouforfeityourighttoallTigerequipmentandplayerapparelonceyouquit.
(b) YoumadeafinancialcommitmenttoboththeClubandtheteamwhichmustbetakenintoaccountandstillremainsevenwhenyouquitandwalkawayfromyourteam.TheClubandTeambasetheirbudgetsonthenumberofplayerssowhenyouwalkawayyoucreateundohardshipontheremainingplayersandtheClub.
10.6 Moneypaidtoateambyaparenttowardsteamfundraisingcommitments(arenotrefundable)
shallintheeventtheplayerleavestheteamwillbeuptotheindividualteamstodecideifanymoneyshouldbereturnedtotheplayerbasedonfinancialteamcommitments.Iftheteamdoesdecidetorefundaportionofyourteamfee’s,thenitshallbepro-ratedbasedonasixmonthplayingseason.
10.7 NOREFUNDSwillbegivenafterNovember.(GTHLReleasedate)
10.8 NoRefundChequeswillbeissueduntilallTigerbrandedequipmentandapparelisreturnedtotheclub.
NOTE:TheMonthyouQUITisalsodeductedinfullfromyourrefundnopartialmonths. (example:YouQUITOct.1thewholemonthofOctoberisdeducted.)
10.9 TherefundformulacanbefoundinClubPolicy#07-01
RefundFormula
RenegingonyourcommitmentisaseriousmatterforboththeClubandtheTeamyoumadethecommitmentto.Failingtohonouryourcommitmentalsocarriesseriousimplicationsandfinancialconsequences:
3. YouforfeityourighttoallTigerequipmentorplayerapparelonceyouquit.
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4. YoumadeafinancialcommitmenttoboththeClubandtheteamwhichmustbetakenintoaccountandstillremainsevenwhenyouquitandwalkawayfromyourteam.TheClubandTeambasetheirbudgetsonthenumberofplayerssowhenyouwalkawayyoucreateundohardshipontheremainingplayersandtheClub.
REFUND FORMULA September October November
V.J. Reno Commitment $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 Practice Ice $106.00 $106.00 $106.00 General $44.00 $44.00 $44.00 Contingency $34.00 $34.00 $34.00 Admin/Operations $54.00 $54.00 $54.00 Sub-Total $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Equipment $388.00 $388.00 $388.00 Advertising $51.00 $51.00 $51.00 Insurance $53.00 $53.00 $53.00 Apparel $82.00 $82.00 $82.00 Special Events $56.00 $56.00 $56.00 Sub-Total $630.00 $630.00 $630.00
Total Deducted from Refund $880.00 $1130.00 $1,380.00
Player $1,700.00 Refund $820.00 $570.00 $320.00 Goalie $1,650.00 Refund $770.00 $520.00 $270.00
Voluntarily leave team before September $500.00 shall be deducted from Refund Cheque.
Transferred from area before September equipment & Insurance cost deducted
SECTION11: EXHIBITIONGAMESANDTOURNAMENTS11.1 Allexhibitiongamesand/ortournamentsrequirethepriorapprovaloftheGeneralManager.11.2 Permission will only be given when it is established that no conflicts exists between regular
scheduledgames,oranyClubfundraisingevents.11.3 Nopermitswillbegrantedforanygamesthatconflictwiththe:
Teamphotonight,Parents/CoachAppreciationBanquetand/orYearEndPlayersBanquet. 11.4 Ahand-outwillbeprovidedtoeachteamatthebeginningoftheseasonadvisingthemofthe
datesfortheseevents.11.5 TeamsmustcomplywithallGTHLregulationsandpayallfeesassociatedwiththeirapplications.11.6 TheGeneralManagerwillapplyforandobtainallexhibition&tournamentpermits,whichwill
forwardtotheteam.11.7 TheClubdoesnotsubsidiseorcoverthecostsofteamtournamententryfees.
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SECTION12: PLAYERMINIMUMS12.1 Theminimumnumberofplayerspertigerteamisasfollows:
• MinorAtomandAtomis13players+2goaltenders• MinorPeeWee,PeeWee,MinorBantam,Bantam,MinorMidget,Midget Jr.,Midgetand
Juvenileare15players+2goaltenders.(TheseplayerminimumsarehigherthantheHC/OHFplayerrequirementsof15playersperteam)
TheClubencouragestheminorBantamandaboveagegroupstosignthemaximumnumberofplayersallowed.Thiswillaffordtheteams’sufficientplayerstocoveroffsuspensions,injuriesandotherissuesthatariseastheplayersgetolder.
12.2 Failure to achieve these player minimums will result in the offending team being assessed theequivalentregistrationfeeforeachplayershort.SECTION13: RETURNOFCLUBEQUIPMENTANDGAMESWEATERS Ifyouarereleasedbytheclubpriortotheendoftheseasonyoumustreturnyourgame sweaters,practicesweaterandequipmentbagpriortoreceivinganyrefund.(Revised)SECTION14: ONANDOFFICEDRESSCODES14.1 Officedresscode
TheClubhasanoff-icedresscodeforallPlayers&TeamOfficials’: • Clubjacket• TigerHoodie,whiteturtleneck,TigerGolfshirt’s(Revised)• Blackorgreypants,Trackpants• Clubtracksuit
14.2 Onicedresscode
TheClubhasanon-icedresscode:• Home&Awaysweaters&socks• Tigerhockeypantsorcoverup(Revised)• BlackorBlack&WhiteorBlack,WhiteOrangegloves• CSAapprovedBlackHockeyHelmetwithanapprovedmask.
14.3 ClubWinterJackets14.3.1 The Club will supply the Head Coach of each Team with a winter jacket. This jacket may bereplacedeveryfouryearsatthediscretionoftheClubEquipmentDirector.14.3.2 Theteamisresponsibleforthecostoftheotherfour-cardedteamofficials’winterTigerjacket.14.4 ClubTrackSuit14.4.1 TeamTracksuitsaretheresponsibilityofeachTeam. 14.4.2 TheTigersHockeyClubwillsupplyallnewheadcoacheswithatrack-suitpriortothetry-outs.
14.4.3 TheofficialsupplieroftheClubapparel,winterJacketsandtracksuitsandothermerchandisewill
becommunicatedtotheTeamspriortoeachseason.
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14.4.4 ONLYtheofficialClubsuppliertobeusedbyTigerteamsis.
Forthe2016-17,2017-18,2018-19TheOfficialClubSupplierisBert’sSports
15 SECTION15: POLICIES
ForCompletePoliciesgotostreetsvilletigers.com
CURRENTPOLICYINDEX
#00-01 ABUSE #03-01 VOLUNTEERS
#00-02 BULLYING&HARASSMENT #03-02 CLUBADMINISTRATOR/ASSISTANTADMINISTRATOR
#00-03 PROCEDURESFORRECEIVINGACOMPLAINT #04-01 VOLUNTEERANDMEMBERWITHCRIMINALRECORDS
OFBULLYINGANDHARASSMENTORABUSE #04-02 CODEOFETHICSFORPLAYERS,
#00-04 RESPONSIBILITIESOFTHETEAMOFFICIALS’ COACHES,OFFICIALS,VOLUNTEERSANDPARENTS
#01-01 BINGOREQUIREMENTS #05-01 HEADINJURIES&CONCUSSIONS
#01-02 RELEASINGPLAYERFROMSUPERVISION #07-01 REFUNDSCHEDULE #01-03 OFF-SITE-ACTIVITIES/ROADTRIPS #01-04 LATECAREGIVERS #07-02 ASSISTANTTEAMOFFICIALPROTOCAL
#01-05 PHYSICALCONTACT #09-01 GAMEMUSIC
#01-06 DISCIPLINEISUSED #15-01 ACCEPTABLEONLINEBEHAVIOUR
#01-07 HAZING #15-02 UNSANCTIONTOURNAMENTS
#15-03 CELLPHONESandotherMOBILEDEVICES
#15-04 ICERESURFACINGMACHINE
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