Opportunities Any hockey coaches in the Vancouver area looking for partnerships or sponsorships please contact Erin Roach erin.roach@stevenashfitnessworld.com
JUNIOR HOCKEY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Important Dates to Remember DECEMBER 1 · Junior A teams are provided with 35 player registration cards at the beginning of the season · Junior b teams are provided with 45 player registration cards at the beginning of the season · All Junior teams must cut down their rosters to 25 cards on December 1st. JANUARY 10 · All Junior teams must cut down to 23 players, all Senior teams to 25. · Junior teams must return two cards, a combination of released, spoiled or blank cards · A player released after this date may not register with another team in the current season. JANUARY 25 · Final date to register import players FEBRUARY 10 · Final date for player registration (Note: player cannot be an import and must have been released by January 10)
Residence Rules / Imports Any player residing within British Columbia who turns 16 prior to December 31 of the current season is eligible to register with a Junior team. Junior teams are allowed to register players from outside BC but are limited to eight "imports" signed in any season. An import player carries his import status for only one season. If an import player elects to register with a BC Hockey team in the following year, he will not be deemed as an import. Try-Outs / Player Rights The regulations governing try-outs with Junior teams are subject to change within Hockey Canada and BC Hockey, on a year to year basis, but it is important to keep in mind that in order to avoid any difficulties or be exposed to possible tampering violations all players must acquire a letter of permission to skate from their last last registered Junior team before attending a Junior try-out. What happens if I don't make the team? Should a player be unsuccessful in making the team for which he is trying out, he must return to his last registered team if still of age, and obtain a new letter of permission to try out with another club, or have his current letter extended. Once joining a new team, he must sign a new Hockey Canada registration card, and is subject to the same conditions outlined above. There are occasions when a player's release is automatic: a. When a player moves to another province or country with his parents. b. When a player does not register on a Hockey Canada team for a period of one year or more. c. When a player becomes over-age for the division in which he last registered. Who do I play for, where can I try-out? A player is considered to be a member of his resident minor hockey association, but Junior Hockey teams do not have a determined "draw zone" within the province of BC, which means that BC resident players may try out for any Junior A or B team registered with BC Hockey. The WHL conducts an annual player draft which determines where a player may try out within their league. Player Rights - Approval Process Any player aggrieved for any reason as a result of a decision pertaining to his eligibility to play, a decision of his team not to release him, or a suspension he may feel unwarranted (over 6 games) has the right of appeal to the Association's Board of Directors.
When registering in junior hockey, there are numerous questions that arise from a parental and player perspective. We have outlined some of the more frequently posed questions and answered them in order to assist you. Player - FAQs 1. What are the ramifications of signing a Hockey Canada card? Once a player signs a Hockey Canada card with a junior team he will remain a member of that team until such time as he is released by that team. 2. Should you require in writing any understandings arrived at before signing a card? Yes, it is always advisable that any commitments given to you before signing a card be committed in writing and signed by an authorized person from that team.3. How much ice-time can the player expect in his first year of Junior hockey? Junior hockey is not "equal time" hockey. The amount of ice time a player receives at this level is governed by his abilities. DO NOT ask assurances that your son will play Power Play or Penalty kill. No team can make such a commitment over the long term. 4. What is your team policy regarding releases? Each team's policy will differ, make sure you know this information up front. 5. Does your League support any special events to draw attention to the League and its players? Policy in this area differs from League to League; some Leagues sponsor SHOWCASE and ALL STAR games, as well as College days to maximize exposure opportunity for players. 6. How does your team maintain contact with Scouts? Find out if the team does regular mailings on behalf of its players to the WHL and Universities. 7. Who do I contact if I am asked to participate in anything I am uncomfortable doing or against my personal moral code? BC Hockey annually appoints a Harassment Advisor who can assist any participant with harassment and abuse issues. The Harassment Advisor can be contacted at ha@bchockey.net . Many teams also have a chaplain program that is available to players. Parent - FAQs 1. What can a team provide a player financially without violating rules or regulations? A team can provide a player with equipment, financial assistance for travel and education. If the player must relocate then room and board are reasonable compensation as well. 2. Who pays the release fees? A team acquiring a player's rights is required to pursue his release from his former team. Parents should not get involved in this process. It is the responsibility of his new team to obtain and compensate his former team for his release if required. 3. What is the rate of coach turnover? Study the coaching turnover rate with the team. It could reflect on the stability of the organization. 4. How involved are parents required to become in the fund raising process? Most Junior teams raise all their own money. You may be required to help out from time to time. Find out ahead of time so you can budget time and energy. Insurance Participants should review or download the entire Safety Requires Teamwork / Safety For All booklet The document includes: · Safety For All: A Guide to understanding Bullying, Harassment and Abuse for Parents and Guardians · Safety Requires Teamwork: An information guide to Hockey Canada's Risk Management and National Insurance
BRITISH COLUMBIA ICE HOCKEY This Is Our City - The Vancouver Canucks
ViaSport inaugural 2012 Vancouver Scotiabank Pro-Am for Alzheimer’s! REGISTER TO PLAY TODAY and “HELP US STICK IT TO ALZHEIMER’S!” With your personal web page, and the Scotiabank Pro-Am Support Network, you can raise money for a great cause, play with and against your favourite hockey and win great prizes! Links by Location