|  Rules of Operation
SECTION 1: MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to afford all players-regardless of gender, creed or religion- an equal opportunity to develop and improve their hockey skills in an environment that encourages teamwork, individual excellence, mutual respect, and a love for the game of hockey.
Through instilling these values we strive to cultivate players with a strong sense of self, whose desire for excellence, compassion for others, and aspirations for self-betterment will make them valuable leaders and contributors both on the ice and in the community at large. The children are our greatest assets and our top priority.
“My responsibility is getting all my players playing for the name on the front of the jersey, not the one on the back.”-Anonymous
“The best inspiration is not to outdo others, but to outdo ourselves.”-Anonymous
SECTION 2: THESE RULES OF OPERATION
These Rules are intended to set out the current policies of the Club which will be applicable to the Teams and its players during this period. While they are intended to be comprehensive, the Rules and policies are not exhaustive and the Club reserves the right, in its discretion, to make such changes and additions from time to time as it deems appropriate. Notice of any changes and/or additions will be given to Team Officials and, when appropriate, directly to parents/guardians on a timely basis.
SECTION 3: THE CLUB
3.1. The Club’s legal status
The North York Canadien Hockey Club, operating under the name the Toronto Jr. Canadiens (the “Club”) was incorporated as a non-share capital corporation by Letters Patent issued by the Province of Ontario on May 28,1985 and operates under these Rules of Operation and the rules of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (the “GTHL”).
3.2. Club Directors and Officials
The Club is governed by a Board of Directors, some of whom also act as Club Officials. The name, position and date of appointment of these individuals are listed in Appendix A.
Club Directors are primarily responsible for reviewing the general performance of the Club and its Teams from time to time. This includes reviewing and approving:
· the Club’s budget
· significant Club operating policies, and
· the Club Officials’ performance of their duties and responsibilities.
Club Directors have no direct responsibility for liaising or interacting with Team Officials and parents/guardian and do not deal directly with Team affairs.
Club Officials, including the General Manager, are responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of the Club and its Teams and all other matters in any way relating to the GTHL, its members, other hockey organizations and governing bodies.
3.3. The Club’s Teams
Unless otherwise determined by the Club or the GTHL, the Club will register and operate 8 teams in the AAA division of the GTHL, comprising the following: Minor Atom, Atom, Minor Peewee, Peewee, Minor Bantam, Bantam, Minor Midget and Midget (each referred to in these Rules as the “Team”).
Under no circumstances will the Club be responsible for any obligations, financial or otherwise, incurred by a Team, unless such obligation is approved in writing and contained in a document signed by the President and at least one other authorized signing officer of the Club.
3.4. The Club’s responsibilities
Subject to the overriding authority of the GTHL, the Club has exclusive control over its Teams and players registered with the organization for all periods sanctioned or mandated by the GTHL. In addition to the foregoing and to the other rights reserved below, the Club shall have final and complete authority and responsibility for the following:
(a) Team Officials. The Club appoints and, if necessary in the exercise of its judgment, replaces the Head Coach of each Team and approves the selection of other Team Officials. The Club monitors and evaluates the performance of all Team Officials.
(b) GTHL Registration. The Club registers its players and Team Officials with the GTHL.
(c) Team Programs. The Club develops programs of general application for its Teams.
(d) Tournaments. The Club approves and processes tournament applications. If a conflict in scheduling between Teams arises, the final determination as to the application to be processed will be made by the Club in its absolute discretion.
(e) Practice Ice. The Club provides each team with 1.5 hours of practice ice each week on a regularly scheduled basis. Any additional practice ice required is to be arranged by the Team at its own cost.
(f) Equipment, Gear and Clothing. The Club provides each team with Club mandated equipment, gear and clothing including game sweaters, practice jerseys, socks, club jackets and equipment bags. The Club must approve all sponsorship cresting prior to placement.
(g) Disciplinary Hearings. The Club’s Officials accompany the Team Officials and player(s) to any disciplinary hearing mandated by the GTHL. The Club reserves the right to exclude any person(s) from a disciplinary hearing as it considers appropriate in its absolute discretion.
(h) Club name and logo. The Club approves all uses of its name and, where the Club owns its logo, authorizing its use on materials, equipment, gear and clothing.
3.5. Fund raising
(a) General
The Club’s General Manager will review and approve all Team fund raising plans before they are implemented. The Team is solely responsible for the consequences of any such activities including the content of any written material used to further those activities. All fund raising efforts shall be conducted in compliance with all provincial and municipal laws, by-laws and regulations.
(b) Club Fundraising event
The Club will hold an fundraising event on a date selected by the Club during each season. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Club, each Team shall be obligated to purchase 75 tickets and their cost shall be included in calculating the Team fees for such year. Each Team shall have the opportunity to raise funds through a Team auction to be held during the event Teams who take advantage of this option must provide their own items for the auction. All proceeds raised by a Team from the auction shall be retained by it.
3.6. Who can make decisions on behalf of the Club
Unless specifically set out in these rules no decision, authorization or approval granted by a Club Official will be binding on the Club, unless it is in writing and signed by the President together with one other authorized signing officer of the Club. A list of the signing officers is provided in Appendix B.
Any decision or approval sent by e-mail must be originated by each of the co-signers to be binding on the Club.
3.7. Communication with Club Officials
(a) General
All issues and communications relating to the ordinary course of Club management should be directed to the General Manager, unless urgency or circumstance requires that another Club Official be contacted.
(b) Communication between the Club and Team Officials
Unless otherwise dictated by circumstance or urgency, all requests, notices or other matters requiring interaction between the Club and a Team, shall be communicated to or by the Team’s Head Coach or Team Manager.
(c) Communication between parents/guardians and the Club
The Club will schedule at least 2 separate meetings with team parents or guardians each year for the purpose of reviewing matters or issues relating to the Team. Notice of the location and time of each such meeting will be given by the Club at least 3 business days prior to the date fixed for such meeting. Any parent/guardian who wishes to place a matter on the agenda for discussion at a meeting must give notice to the Club through the Team Manager or the Head Coach, at least 5 business days prior to the date of such meeting.
Unless the parent/guardian is invoking the dispute resolution procedure set out in Section 8 of these Rules, parents/guardians should not communicate directly with the Club or its officials outside of the regularly scheduled Club meetings.
SECTION 4: THE TEAMS
4.1. Team Officials
(a) Who they are
Each Team will have the following officials:
· a Head Coach appointed by the Club
· at least one Assistant Coach appointed by the Head Coach, subject to Club approval
· a Trainer appointed by the Head Coach subject to Club approval, and
· A Team Manager, appointed by the head coach or parents/guardians representing 75% of the players on the team, subject, in each case, to Club approval.
(the “Team Officials”)
Each request for appointment as a Team Official shall be accompanied by a résumé setting out, in reasonable detail, the qualifications and experience of the applicant.
(b) Criteria for appointment
Each Team Official must be a person of good character and reputation and possess such qualifications (including those mandated by the GTHL) as the Club, in its discretion, believes necessary to reflect the image and values of the Club, both within the GTHL and the hockey community at large.
Unless otherwise agreed to by the Club, neither the Head Coach nor the assistant coach of a Team shall be a parent/guardian of player on the Team.
(c) Head Coach’s responsibilities
Subject to the limitations of the Team budget and compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and policies, including those stipulated herein or otherwise adopted by the Club from time to time, the Head Coach of each Team will be responsible for the content, scope and implementation of any programs established for the Team as well as the conduct of his or her players and Team Officials.
Where a Team is called upon to perform an action under the rules and policies set out in these Rules, such action shall be performed by the Head Coach or such other Team Official as he or she may designate with the approval of the Club.
(d) Payments to Team Officials
Any person acting as in his or her capacity as Team Official may receive payment for his or her services and, in addition, may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the performance of such services.
Unless otherwise agreed to by parents/guardians representing at least 51% of the players on the team, the Team may not make any payments in respect of fees or reimbursements in excess of the amounts allowed for in the Preliminary Team Budget for such year
(e) GTHL passes provided
The Club will provide a maximum of 5 arena passes to each Team for their Team Officials at no additional cost. Each Team may purchase one additional pass at the prevailing rate charged by the GTHL.
(f) Team Officials are not employees or agents of the Club
Although appointed or approved by the Club, neither the Head Coach nor any other Team Official is or should be construed to be an employee of the Club. The Club is not responsible for acts of theft or embezzlement by any Team Official, nor is it responsible for any other of a Team Official’s actions or omissions of any nature or kind, whatsoever and howsoever caused.
Team Officials are not agents of the Club and therefore have no authority to speak for, incur obligations, financial or otherwise, grant any approvals or accede to any requests on behalf of the Club.
(g) Treatment of player when parent/guardian acts as Team Official
If a child of a Team Official is a player on the team, the Head Coach shall cause such player to be treated in a manner consistent with the treatment accorded to other players of similar ability.
Any dispute regarding the treatment of such player shall be referred by the parent/guardian of such player to the Club’s General Manager in accordance with section 8 of these Rules. If the Club determines in its discretion that the treatment of such player is not in the best interests of the Team, a warning will be issued to the Head Coach and other Team Officials involved. If such treatment continues, notwithstanding such warning, the Head Coach or other Team Official involved may be suspended or replaced.
4.2. Team meetings
The Head Coach will meet with the parents/guardians at least 3 times each season. The first meeting should be held prior to the commencement of the season and the other meetings should be arranged whenever practicable to coincide with delivery of the team’s financial summaries referred to in section 5.5. The purpose of the meetings will be to review matters of interest relating to the Team, including its financial affairs.
Additional meetings may be held if requested by the Club, the Head Coach or parents or guardians representing at least 30% of the players.
Notice of the matters to be discussed at each meeting shall be given to one parent/guardian of each player at least 2 days prior to the date of the meeting. Meetings will be held at a location convenient to the majority of the attendees and will be chaired by the Head Coach.
4.3. Sponsorship
Teams are encouraged to solicit support from corporate sponsors in order to reduce the financial burden on parents/guardians. As consideration, the Team, at its sole cost, may grant sponsors the right to place their names and/or logo on equipment, gear and clothing used by the Team. To ensure consistency and quality, the General Manager must approve all sponsorship cresting. With respect to team jerseys, only 2 sponsorship patches shall be allowed, the location and size of which must be approved by the General Manager.
4.4. Supplementary Team rules
The Team may adopt policies and rules in addition to or in furtherance of the matters contained herein. No such policies or rules shall be effective unless approved by the Club and a copy provided to each of the Team players and one of their respective parents or guardians. Once effective, any such policies or rules shall have the same effect as if embodied in these Rules of Operation.
SECTION 5: CLUB AND TEAM FINANCES
5.1. Permitted use of Club funds
The Club is a non-share capital corporation, and cannot have any shareholders who are entitled to profit from its operation. All monies earned by the Club must be used to meet its ongoing obligations or otherwise retained and applied for the purpose(s) set out in its Letters Patent. .
5.2. Team bank accounts
Each Team shall maintain a bank account under the Team’s name with a bank satisfactory to the Club.
Unless otherwise agreed to by the Club, all cheques and withdrawals from the Team bank account shall require two signatures, consisting of either the Head Coach or Team Manager together with the General Manager or other person selected by parents/guardians representing 51% of the players on the team. The names of the authorized signing officers shall be provided to the Club upon request.
5.3. Team receipts and expenditures
All revenues of whatever nature or kind belonging to the Team including team fees, sponsorship contributions, and proceeds derived from fund raising activities shall be deposited into the Team’s bank account without prior deduction immediately on receipt.
All expenses and disbursements owing or incurred by the Team shall be made only by cheque drawn on the Team bank account in accordance with subsection 5.2 of these Rules.
5.4. Team budgets
(a) Club to provide Statement of Cost to each Team
At least twenty days before the date fixed for the first Team tryout, the Club will provide each Team’s Head Coach with a Statement of Cost for the goods and services provided by the Club to the Team for that year, including:
· GTHL registration fees and insurance levies
· ice costs, and
· equipment and gear.
The Statement of Cost will include a description of the services and goods to be provided set out in reasonable detail.
(b) Head Coach to submit Preliminary Team Budget
At least fifteen days before the date fixed for the first Team tryout, each Team’s Head Coach will submit a Preliminary Team Budget to the Club for approval. The Preliminary Team Budget must be prepared in the form prescribed by the Club and include:
· proposed Team revenues including sources
· proposed Team expenses, and
· reasonably detailed explanatory notes for each budgeted item
all having regard to the information available at the time of submittal.
(c) Preliminary Team Budget must include details about payments to Team Officials
If the Team opts to pay its Team Officials in accordance with paragraph 4.1(d) of these Rules, the Preliminary Team Budget must also indicate the:
· amount of the payments and reimbursements to be made to Team Officials
· source of the funding from which the payments and reimbursements will be made, and
· basis on which such payments and reimbursements shall be made.
If the Team is responsible for only a portion of such payments or reimbursements, then only the amount for which the Team is responsible shall be set out in the Preliminary Team Budget and the liability of the Team shall be limited accordingly. The fact that an additional amount(s) may be paid or reimbursed and the source of such payments must be disclosed in the Preliminary Team Budget’s explanatory notes, although the amount of such additional payment or reimbursement need not be disclosed.
(d) Club will provide the Preliminary Team Budget to parents/guardians
The approved Preliminary Team Budget will be provided to a parent/guardian of each proposed player at least one day prior to the date fixed for the signing of the player’s registration card.
The parent/guardian must acknowledge in writing that he or she has received a copy of the Preliminary Team Budget by submitting a signed Acknowledgment of Receipt to the Club, in the form prescribed by it, concurrently with the delivery of the registration card for such player.
(e) Changes to the Preliminary Team Budget
No material changes to the Preliminary Team Budget shall be permitted without the prior approval of the Club. Clerical errors are excepted from this requirement.
(f) Final Team Budget to be submitted to Club and parents/guardians for approval
The Head Coach will submit the Final Team Budget to the Club and a parent/guardian of each player prior to the commencement of the GTHL season. The Final Team Budget shall not differ materially from the Preliminary Team Budget unless approval for such change(s) is first obtained from the Club and parents or guardians representing at least 51% of the players on the Team. Changes, if any, shall be highlighted and appropriate explanations shall be provided. Clerical errors are excepted from this requirement.
5.5. Team financial summaries
The Team will produce 2 separate financial summaries in the form prescribed by the Club explaining the Team’s financial status for the following periods:
· May 1 to November 30 in the year of registration, and
· May 1 to March 31 of the following year or such later date as the Team may reasonably designate with the approval of the Club.
A copy of the Team’s financial summaries will be provided to one parent/guardian of each Team player no later than 30 days following the close of the period for which the summary is prepared
5.6. Use of surplus funds
If there is a surplus of funds available to a Team at the close of the GTHL season in any year, such surplus shall be used in such manner as the parents/guardians representing 75% of the players on the team reasonably determine.
If the team fails to make such determination by April 15 of such year, the surplus funds shall be transferred to the Club immediately for safekeeping. Following receipt of substantially all the registration cards for the Team for the following season, the surplus funds will be returned to the Team as then reconstituted and shall be used to offset that season’s expenses.
5.7. Disputes over Team finances
Any complaint by a parent/guardian arising out of a Team budget or financial summary must be referred to the Club for resolution in accordance with the procedure set out in section 8 of these Rules. The decision of the Club will be binding on all parties.
SECTION 6: RULES RELATING TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
6.1. Notices, approvals and authorizations
Any notice given to or approval 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 guardians of such player.
6.2. Payment of fees
The parents/guardians responsible for each player shall make all payments required of such player on a timely basis in accordance with the rules prescribed for the Team. Failure to make such payments at the time or times prescribed may result in the suspension of the player until such payment is received by the Team.
6.3. Standard of conduct
Parents/guardians are expected to conduct themselves generally in a manner which best exemplifies the standards and values of the Club. This means that parents/guardians must demonstrate respect, courtesy, and civility in all dealings relating to their child’s involvement in the Club’s hockey program, including dealings with
· the Club and any of its Teams
· other parents/guardians of players
· opposing teams
· game officials, and
· fans and spectators.
Provocative and inflammatory types of behaviour, including the use of profanity, threats and verbal or physical confrontations, will not be tolerated.
6.4. Sanctions for misconduct
The Club reserves the right to discipline any parent/guardian who violates this standard of behaviour or whose actions, in the opinion of the Club, denigrate, damage or bring into disrepute the image and reputation of the Club or its Club and Team Officials. Such discipline may consist of prohibiting such parent/guardian from attending team functions, practices or games for such period as the Club, in its discretion, considers appropriate. Failure to abide by such sanctions may result in the suspension or release of the player for whom such parent/guardian is responsible.
6.5. Additional standards and sanctions imposed by the GTHL
Parents/guardians should be aware of the standards of behaviour and possible sanctions for their breach mandated by the GTHL and contained in section 12 of the GTHL Handbook.
SECTION 7: RULES RELATING TO PLAYERS
7.1. Players’ obligations
Players shall:
(a) represent their team with dignity at all reasonable times
(b) always play to the best of their ability and within the spirit of true sportsmanship by:
· showing respect for the rules of the game, the game officials and their decisions, and their opponents
· using their best efforts to maintain composure while on the ice, and
· refraining from trash talking or making improper gestures, whether on or off the ice.
(c) demonstrate respect for their team mates and treat them fairly and equally
(d) demonstrate respect for their coaches and other Team Officials
(e) make their commitment to the Team, its programs and its goals a major priority
(f) attend all games and other events prescribed by the team in accordance with the rules established by the Head Coach from time to time.
(g) where equipment is provided by the Club or Team, use only such equipment and ensure that it (including sweaters and socks) is maintained in a proper state of repair and not altered in any manner
(h) abide by the Team dress code at all reasonable times which includes wearing game socks and jerseys only during games and not at practices, and
(i) refrain from using alcohol and prohibited drugs.
The foregoing list of obligations is not exhaustive and may be supplemented by the Club or the Team from time to time upon giving the player and his or her parent/guardian reasonable notice.
7.2. Sanctions for breaching obligations
The Club, in its discretion, reserves the right to restrict the ice time, suspend or release any player who is found by the Club to have breached any of the foregoing obligations.
7.3. Player injury
Neither the Club nor the Team is responsible for any injury suffered by a player, whether on or off the ice and howsoever caused. The GTHL maintains insurance which may be applicable in certain events. Parents and guardians are urged to contact the GTHL for an explanation of such coverage.
7.4. Allocation of ice time
The Head Coach shall make all decisions regarding the amount of ice time afforded to a player in the reasonable exercise of his or her discretion, having regard to the best interests of the Team.
Any player denied reasonable ice time, or parent/guardian thereof, shall be entitled to request and obtain an explanation for such decision, without fear or threat of repercussion, provided such request is made in both a civil and appropriate manner.
If a player is denied reasonable ice time on a continuous basis and is not satisfied with the explanation provided by the Head Coach, he or she may request that the issue be referred to the Club for determination in accordance with the procedure set out in section 8 of these Rules. The decision of the Club will be final and binding on all parties.
7.5. Playing and practicing with Affiliated Teams
The following teams are affiliated with each other:
· Minor Atom and Atom
· Atom and Minor Peewee
· Minor Peewee and Peewee
· Peewee and Minor Bantam
· Minor Bantam and Bantam
· Bantam and Minor Midget
· Minor Midget and Midget, and
· Midget and affiliated Junior A team
(the “Affiliated Teams”)
Whenever practicable, players should be made available to the Affiliated Team so long as it does not conflict with the players’ primary responsibility to their own Team. The Head Coach will select the player(s) having regard to the reasonable requests of the Affiliated Team,
Whenever practicable, affiliated players should practice with their Affiliated Teams. The Head Coach of each Affiliated Team will jointly determine the number and identity of the players practicing from time to time.
7.6. Permission to skate
(a) With other minor teams
Permission to skate with other GTHL, OMHA or Alliance teams shall be granted at the discretion of the Club and shall only be binding if signed by the President or General Manager. The Club will require the player to attend one or more tryouts before granting such permission. In any event no such permission will be granted before the end of the then current season.
(b) With junior teams
Permission to skate with Tier II, Jr.B or Jr.C teams shall be granted at the discretion of the Club and shall only be binding if signed by the President or General Manager. In the absence of special circumstances permissions will not be granted for Minor Bantam and Bantam aged players. Permissions for graduating Minor Midgets and first year Midgets may be given upon completion of Club tryouts. PTS must be given by the AAA Club and the Jr. A team.
(c) Tier II Affiliation
The Club will be affiliated with the Toronto Jr A Canadiens Tier II team. All Minor Midget or Midget player shall be obligated to play for such team.
7.7. Subsidies
(a) Subsidy requests
The Club may consider written requests to subsidize all or a portion of a player’s registration fee. Such subsidy, if any, will require compelling circumstances and a clear demonstration of need and will only be granted to individuals who exemplify the standards and values of the Club. The Club may require the Team in question to match any subsidy.
(b) Repayment of subsidy
If a subsidized player wishes to obtain a release prior to the end of a season, the Club may, as condition of granting such release, demand and obtain a repayment of the subsidy.
7.8. Releases
(a) Circumstances in which a release may be granted
Once a registration card is signed, the Club will not grant a release to a player except under compelling and unusual circumstances which necessitates the severing of such player’s relationship from the Team, having regard to the best interests of all concerned. The Club shall make the determination of the existence of such circumstances in its absolute discretion.
No release shall be binding on the Club unless it is in writing signed by both the President and General Manager of the Club.
(b) Refunds where the release was granted prior to November 15
This section does not apply to releases mandated by the GTHL on the application of the player.
If a player is released by the Club prior to November 15 in any year, the Team shall, within 15 days following the Club’s granting of such release, reimburse to the player a portion of the fees paid by such player determined as follows:
1. Determine the total amount of fees paid by or for the account of the player (the “Initial Amount”).
2. Calculate the “Preseason Expenses” already incurred by determining the player’s allocable share of the cost of any preseason off-ice and on-ice training programs and preseason games.
3. Calculate the “Tournament Expenses” incurred by determining the player’s allocable share of the cost of preseason and in-season tournaments in which the player participated.
4. Calculate the player’s “Equipment and Gear Expenses” by determining the total cost of the equipment and gear provided to a player, provided that, with respect to equipment only, if the player returns such equipment to the team in appropriate condition the player will be credited with an amount equal 60% of the original cost charged to the team for such equipment.
5. Deduct the player’s incurred Preseason Expenses, Tournament Expenses and Equipment and Gear Expenses from the Initial Amount. This remaining amount represents the proportion of player fees dedicated to “In-season Fees”.
6. Determine the “In-season Expenses” incurred by the player prior to his or her release by determining the proportion of the player’s In-season Fees that is allocable to games played by the Team prior to the date of the release:
In-season Fees x # of games played by the Team prior to release date
33 games
7. Determine whether the player is required to repay any subsidies granted by the Club or Team in accordance with paragraph 7.7(b) of these Rules.
8. Deduct the incurred In-season Expenses and any required repayment of subsidies from the In-season Fees to determine the net amount to be refunded to the player (the “Refund Amount”).
The Refund Amount, if any, will be promptly reimbursed to the person(s) who made the payment on behalf of the player on a pro rata basis. The obligation to make such payment belongs solely with the Team and the Club shall have no responsibility for any such payment. If a dispute arises regarding the amount of such reimbursement, it shall be referred to the Club for resolution in accordance with the process set out in section 8 of these Rules. The decision of the Club shall be final and binding on all parties.
(c) No refunds in any other circumstances
If a release is mandated by the GTHL at any time or if a release is granted on or after November 16 in any year the released player shall have no entitlement to any repayment of his initial payment except in respect of equipment determined in the same manner as set out in subparagraph 7.8(b) (4.) of these Rules.
SECTION 8: Dispute resolution
The following procedure shall apply in the event the Club is requested to resolve a dispute or complaint arising between the parent/guardian of a player and the Team:
1. The request for such resolution shall be in writing and shall set out the issue(s) and arguments in reasonable detail.
2. A copy of such request shall be given to the Team and the Team shall have 5 days to deliver its written response to the parent/guardian and the Club, setting out its position in reasonable detail. The Club may extend the time for such response if it believes, acting reasonably, that additional time is needed.
3. The Club shall cause a meeting to be held of all interested parties as soon as practicable after receiving the Team’s response.
4. The parties shall attend such meeting in person without legal counsel or other representation.
5. The Club shall issue a statement in writing setting out its decision, including the reason(s) relied upon in reaching its decision, within 10 business days following such meeting. The decision shall be binding upon all interested parties.
5.8 FEES
For information regarding fees payable for the current season please refer to appendix c.
Appendix C
The registration fee payable to the Club by each player for the current season is $2250.
Additionally, each team is obligated to purchase 75 tickets at a cost of $75 each for the Club’s annual banquet and silent auction which will be held in the fall. Subject to your Team’s policy regarding sponsorships, you may be responsible for your proportionate share of such cost. Concurrently with the provision of this document you should have received a copy of your Team’s estimated budget for the forthcoming season. The budget sets out the estimated expenditures for your Team and, in the absence of an explicit agreement, you will be required to contribute additional sums to your Team to cover your proportionate share of these expenses (which may include equipment and clothing upgrades).
The registration fee and ticket proceeds will be used to cover the following expenses; GTHL fees (including player registration and insurance), 1.5 hours weekly practice ice, home game ice surcharge, home and away jerseys and socks, practice jersey and socks, hockey pants, gloves, equipment bag, dress shirt, track suit, winter jacket and toques and Club administrative costs including GM fees, clerical supplies and expenses, bingo fees, awards, and team photos. All such equipment, when provided, will be retained by the player following the conclusion of the season.
Payment of the registration fee and other amounts should be made directly to your Team. Please note the Team must pay all amounts owing to the Club in accordance with the following schedule, failing which the Club reserves the right to withhold delivery of equipment, practice ice and playing privileges; 1/3 –May 15, 1/3 June 30 and 1/3 August 15.
APPENDIX A: Club Directors and Officers
APPENDIX B: Authorized Signing Officer |
