14 WING GREENWOOD

BALL HOCKEY LEAGUE

BY-LAWS

Effective as of: 11 May 06

PLAYING RULES:

1. All players dressed for a game shall whenever possible receive equal playing time (this is a recreational league).

2. Players and team officials may APPEAL all disciplinary actions handed down by the Disciplinary Committee, by writing a “Letter of Appeal” to the F&S Director.

3. Should it be necessary to postpone a game, the team reps will reschedule through the Scheduler and if rescheduling is not possible, the next time these teams meet, it will be a four point game. Twenty-four hours notice, except for military commitments, must be given to postpone a game.

4. The President is to notify teams, the Chief Official, and the Timekeeper by 1100 hrs if a game is cancelled due to operational commitments.

5. The intent to protest must be made known to the official prior to the end of the game and so noted on the score sheet. The protest, in writing, must be submitted within 24 hrs of the game’s completion to the President. A $20 deposit must accompany the protest. The case will be reviewed and decision handed down to the teams involved. A team losing a protest will forfeit their deposit.

6. Only players who are dressed and actually on the bench will be entered on the score sheet. Names of players arriving late but prior to the start of the second period must be entered on the score sheet prior to playing. Players arriving after the start of the second period shall not play.

7. All league and play-off games shall be played IAW the current edition of the Nova Scotia Ball Hockey Association Rules with the following exceptions:

a. during straight-time, players will only change on a goal, a penalty, or on the fly;

b. a team must have six players to start a game, one of which must be a dressed goaltender;

c. tape is not allowed on the blade of the stick;

d. teams unable to place a team (as defined in para 7b) on the floor at game time will be assessed a Bench Minor Penalty and the clock will be started. If after 5 minutes have elapsed and the offending team is still unable to floor a team, the game and 2 points will be awarded to the non-offending team and a report by the referee will be submitted to the President;

e. should both teams be unable to floor a team as above, no points will be awarded and the referee will submit a report to the President;

f. a second forfeiture will be referred to the President for investigation;

g. a third forfeiture may constitute an automatic withdrawal from the league with no return of entry fee;

h. In the event that a goaltender is injured during play and is unable to continue, his team will be allowed 15 minutes to obtain a replacement (short warm-up at the referee’s discretion will be allowed); and

i. all games including play-offs shall be two 20 minute straight-time periods with the last 5 minutes of the second period being stop-time.

j. On a penalty or a time out the clock will be stopped and restarted when the official drops the ball.

PENALTIES

8. Penalties shall be IAW the current NSBHA Rules with the following exceptions:

a player or coach who receives a MATCH PENALITY shall not play any further games until the case is reviewed by the Disciplinary Committee;

a player or coach receiving a MAJOR PENALITY for FIGHTING shall be ejected from the game and receive an automatic 3 game suspension. The 5 minute penalty shall be served by another player on the offending player’s team. A second incident of fighting will result in a review by the Disciplinary Committee;

a player or coach receiving a GROSS MISCONDUCT penalty shall also receive an automatic further two game suspension. A second gross misconduct will receive an additional five game suspension and reviewed by the Disciplinary Committee;

a player or coach receiving a GAME MISCONDUCT penalty in the first period receives that game suspension only. If in the second period, they shall receive an additional game;

a player or coach receiving a second GAME MISCONDUCT penalty during the season shall receive a further three game suspension. Any player receiving a third game misconduct penalty during the season shall have his case reviewed by the Disciplinary Committee for further suspension;

a player or coach receiving a MAJOR PENALTY shall be ejected from the game and receive an automatic 1 game suspension. The 5 minute penalty shall be served by another player on the offending player’s team;

in all cases where suspensions have been levied and said suspensions carry into the league play-offs, the said suspension will still be in effect (4 pt games count as one game);

a player receiving three minor penalties in one game shall be ejected from the game with no further suspensions;

a double minor penalty for the same infraction will constitute one minor penalty, the following are the only penalties that you can receive a double minor for (cross-check, high stick, and slashing) a double minor is automatic for these infractions; and

penalties will be served as follows:

(1) minor penalties – 3 minutes during straight-time, 2 minutes during stop-time;

(2) major penalties – five minutes, suspended for the remainder of game, plus a further one game suspension, with exception of high sticking penalties which will be at the referee’s discretion depending on the severity of the infraction and fighting which is dealt with in para 8(b);

(3) misconduct penalties – 10 minute penalty, and

(4) high sticking the ball will result in an immediate stoppage of play and a minor penalty will be assessed to the offending player.

k. coincidental penalties – in the event that a team is unable to replace a penalized player with one from the bench, they will be allowed to play 5-on-4 or 5-on-3 during coincidental or regular penalties. If a 5-on-2 situation occurs, the team with 2 players remaining will forfeit the game to the opposing team, regardless of the score.

l. Any player who plays under suspension will receive a further 3 game suspension for each game played while under the original suspension. Also, the team for which he plays while under suspension will forfeit all games in which the offending player participates in. A second occurrence will result in suspension from further league play for the remainder of the season, in addition to serving the assessed suspended games; whichever occurs last. Any games not served by the end of the season will be carried over to the following season.

ELIGIBILITY

9. The following criteria will apply to player eligibility:

a. a player must have participated in at least six league games to be eligible to participate in the play-offs;

b. if an individuals section has a team, they must either play for this team or be released by this team. Any player wishing to change teams may do so only with the concurrence of the respective team reps and the President, in writing;

c. any team using an ineligible player will automatically forfeit the game. A team using an ineligible player in the play-offs will also forfeit that game;

d. goalies will be free agents during regular season play. During the play-offs, goalies must play for their own team;

e. the league Chief Official and his staff may not play in the league; and

f. teams will dress a maximum of 16 players per game.

PARTICIPATION

10. A team may pick up the required amount of players to start the game from the any team in order to avoid a forfeit. Providing that both participating teams agree; the opposing team has the option to lend any surplus players to the team who is unable to floor the minimum line-up. If this occurs, the game will count in the league standings. If players arrive after their team has been loaned players and if it is before the beginning of the second period, the loaned players may return to their team to finish the game.

LEAGUE SET-UP

11. The length of regular season will be determined at the first meeting of the season and dictated by such items as opening date of the arena, budgets, and military commitments.

PLAYOFFS

12. You must play 6 league games to be eligible for the playoffs,

Overtime periods during play-offs:

a. 1 x 5 minute straight-time sudden victory;

b. 5 on 5 shoot-out;

c. 1 on 1 shoot-out.

EQUIPMENT

13. Mandatory equipment in addition to NSBHA requirements shall include a CSA approved helmet and full face protection, hockey or broomball gloves, shin pads, elbow pads and jock. Goalies must have a throat protector affixed to their mask. Hockey or broom ball gloves, jock, and shin pads shall be worn.

DRESSING ROOM KEYS

14. Keys and equipment can be signed out from the Timekeeper. Rooms are to be left neat and tidy. If any equipment goes missing, teams will be notified by 0830 hrs the next working day and if not returned, will be charged for the price of replacement equipment.

GENERAL

15. FULL SLAPSHOTS ARE ALLOWED.

16. FLOATING BLUE LINE IS IN EFFECT.

17. 2 Line passes are allowed.

18. Defendants blue is used in determining flooring calls.

19. Closing the hand on the ball results in a stoppage of play only, not a penalty.

WING STANDING ORDER - INTERIM POLICY

PARTICIPATION IN INTERSECTION SPORTING ACTIVITIES AT 14 WING GREENWOOD

References: A. E-mail from CFPSA DPE TO 14 Wing FSD dated 9 Nov 01

B. Annex D to NDHQ Instr ADM (PER) 2/93 1 Apr 93 (enclosed)

C. CFAO 50-1

D. CFAO 50-3

E. 14 Wing Recreation Card Application Form

1. It is my intent that all employees of 14 Wing Greenwood be afforded the opportunity to participate in physical fitness and sporting activities as a means of ensuring good personal fitness and group morale.

2. To that end, all Regular Force Members, Class A, B and C Reservists, Public Service employees, NPF employees and Casual employees and Dependants are authorized to participate in Intersection Sports under the conditions at paragraph 4 below.

3. A study has been made of the insurance coverage available to all personnel participating in intersection sports. The conclusions are as follows:

a. for Regular Force, Class B and C reservists - full coverage is provided by DND;

b. for Class A reservists - coverage is provided in accordance with reference B;

c. for Public Service employees - WCB (Workers’ Compensation Board) and the terms of their Collective Agreement provide coverage. This coverage was not considered sufficient to fully protect an employee, if they were badly injured;

d. for NPF employees - WCB (Workers’ Compensation Board) and the terms of their Collective Agreement provide coverage. This coverage was not considered sufficient to fully protect an employee, if they were badly injured;

e. RCMP Officers shall be part of the Rec Association to have access to the Consolidated Insurance Plan (CIP) of NPF;

f. for casual employees - no coverage is provided;

g. for dependants of Regular Force, Class A, B and C Reservists, Public and NPF Employees - no coverage is provided;

h. Public Service Employees, NPF Employees, Casual Employees, Dependants and RCMP should ensure that their participation in non-work related activities such as sports, games, etc are covered by their personal insurance plan and are in accordance with such policies as Collective Agreements, WCBs; and

i. All participants are personally responsible to ensure that they are adequately covered for insurance purposes, ie. SISSIP, WCB, CIP, Collective Agreement or Personal Insurance Plan.

4. To ensure all personnel have adequate coverage, the following minimal conditions will be put in place immediately and are a prerequisite for participation in Intersection Sports:

a. Regular Force, Class B and C Reservists - nil;

b. Class A Reservists - Unit CO must ensure a form CF 895 (Attendance Register) listing all members of the team is completed. The onus remains on the Unit CO is to ensure that Class A members have signed the form prior to each game/practice;

c. Public Service employees - must be an Ordinary Member of the 14 Wing Greenwood Recreation Program;

d. NPF employees - must be an Ordinary Member of the 14 Wing Greenwood Recreation Program;

e. RCMP Officers must be a member of the 14 Wing Greenwood Recreation Program;

f. Casual employees - must be an Associate Member of the 14 Wing Greenwood Recreation Program;

g. Dependants of Regular Force, Class A, B and C Reservists, Public and NPF Employees - must be a Regular/Ordinary Member of the 14 Wing Greenwood Recreation Program; and

h. Ordinary and Regular Membership in the 14 Wing Greenwood Recreation Program places the employee under the insurance Umbrella of the Consolidated Insurance Plan (CIP), which will Cover all Non-Public Property and all NPF activities of the CF.

5. As per references B and C, there is currently no provision for Class A Reserves to use 14 Wing fitness facilities when they are not on duty. I support the idea that Class A Reserves should have the opportunity to stay fit and a means should be provided to do this, but such does not exist at this time. This means that if Class A Reserves are to have sufficient insurance coverage to make use of 14 Wing Fitness Facilities, they must pay a fee to fall under the coverage provided to the 14 Wing Greenwood Recreation Program Consolidated Insurance Plan (CIP). I cannot waive this fee due to the nature of the insurance plan, but it is within my purview to set the amount of this fee. I have determined that the fairest and least onerous way to do this is to link the fee to that paid by the dependants of Regular Members. As per reference E, this is the lowest fee offered.

6. To encourage participation and negate the negative aspect of members of the CF having to pay a fee, I have expanded this offer to include the dependants of the Class A Reserve. All Class A Reserves must join the 14 Wing Greenwood Recreation Program and make full use of the rates prescribed in reference E under regular membership.

7. When a sporting activity is taking place during normal working hours, the chain of command has the authority to cancel participation for pressing operational matters.

8. Dependants of Regular/Ordinary Members must be 16 years of age or older.

9. The CIP covers all non-public property and all non-public fund activities of the CF.