ISSUE #: 2013-23-A September 04, 2013 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: BC Hockey Membership Wilf Liefke BC Hockey President 2013-2014 Suspension Guidelines - Senior Male PLEASE ENSURE EVERY MEMBER OF YOUR TEAMS AND LEAGUE ARE MADE AWARE OF THIS BULLETIN. I. REPORTING PROCEDURES Penalties incurred during BC Hockey games shall be reported as follows: a) GAME MISCONDUCTS AND MISCONDUCTS IN THE LAST TEN MINUTES: Rule 4.6 (c), Rule 4.5 (b) and all Game Misconducts in Section II In games played under the jurisdiction of a League, Misconduct Penalties in the last ten (10) minutes of a game and all Game Misconducts shall be reported by fax or email to the President of the League, immediately upon completion of the game. The original copy of game sheet and referee report must be mailed within 48 hours of completion of the game. b) MATCH PENALTIES AND GROSS MISCONDUCTS: In all instances in which Match and Gross Misconduct Penalties are assessed; the Referee shall forward the game sheet and referee's report by fax or email immediately upon completion of the game. The original copy of both forms must be mailed within 48 hours of completion of the game to the appropriate BC Hockey Divisional Director as set out in Section IX. Those failing to abide by this ruling will be subject to suspension. For certain offences and/or where appropriate, a BC Hockey Divisional Director will notify the League or Team responsible for ensuring the suspension is served.
II. GAME MISCONDUCT MINIMUM SUSPENSIONS For reporting procedures, please refer to Section I (a) Pre-Game/ Post Game Altercations Any player involved in pre-game or post-game altercations where Majors and Game Misconducts are assessed (max 5 per team) Coach of team whose players are so penalized plus a $2000 fine during Hockey Canada regional and national championships. plus a $250 fine during BC Hockey Championships. Any team involved in a pre-game or post-game game altercation $250.00 fine during BC Hockey Championships Fighting Rule 6.7 Any player who engages in his 3rd fight in a season. Any player who engages in his 4th fight in a season. Any player who engages in his 5th fight in a season. Any player who engages in his 6th fight in a season. Third (3rd) man in a fight (Rule 6.7 (c) Any player receiving a fighting major penalty, which is a result of a second or subsequent fight during the same stoppage of play. Indefinite suspension Leaving the Bench Rule 9.5 Any player identified as the first to leave the players bench during a fight. (Rule 9.5 (b)) Any player identified as the first to leave the penalty bench during a fight. (Rule 9.5 (b&d) The Coach of the team whose player is penalized under the above two points. The Coach whose player left the player bench but is not identified as the first to leave the players or penalty bench during an on ice altercation (Rule 9.5 (c)) Any player identified as being the first to leave the players bench to start a fight. Any player identified as being the first to leave the penalty bench to start a fight Instigator or Aggressor 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense The Coach of a team whose player is penalized for a third offence of Instigator or Aggressor plus a $2000 fine during Hockey Canada regional and national championships. plus a $500 fine during BC Hockey Championships. plus a $1000 fine during the Hockey Canada regional and national championships. plus a $250 fine during BC Hockey Championships. 4 Games Game Misconduct Removing Helmet Infractions Any player who removes his chinstrap before or during a fight If a player removes his helmet and releases his chinstrap to fight and the opposing player doesn t, the former will be assessed an additional two-minute minor penalty. Any player who removes an opponent s helmet or releases an opponent s chinstrap before or during a fight
III. IV. REFUSING TO START PLAY Team officials penalized under Hockey Canada Rule 10.14 (a, b & c), Refusing to Start Play, including withdrawing a team from play, shall be subject to an indefinite suspension pending an investigation. DRESSING ROOMS Hockey Canada Rule 1.13 (c) Team Officials penalized under Hockey Canada Rule 1.13 (c) shall be subject to indefinite suspension pending an investigation. V. MATCH PENALTY MINIMUM SUSPENSIONS For reporting procedures, please refer to Section 1(b) Automatic Minimum Minimum Suspension if injury Description of Penalty Suspension if no injury Results results Deliberate attempt to injure 6 Games Head Butting Hair pulling (when a Match penalty is assessed) Grabbing the Facemask (when a Match penalty is assessed) Molesting Officials Indefinite Suspension Indefinite Suspension Deliberate Injury Indefinite Suspension Indefinite Suspension Gross Misconduct Game Misconduct Verbal Abuse of Official Butt ending (when a Match penalty is assessed) Spearing (when a Match penalty is assessed) Checking to the Head when a Major Penalty and Game Misconduct is assessed s Checking to the Head when a Match Penalty is assessed 2 Game 4 Game Checking from Behind when a Match Penalty is assessed Checking from Behind when a Major Penalty and Game Misconduct is assessed 2 Game Spitting at an opponent, team official or game official The above-noted suspension guidelines are minimum guidelines and accordingly may be subject to a lengthier suspension as it relates to the severity of the infraction. Any of the above noted penalties may be subject to Indefinite Suspension pending an investigation by the Divisional/District Director. There shall be no appeal of any suspension imposed that is an automatic minimum suspension indicated under the rules set forth in this section. NOTE 1: Tournament games sanctioned by BC Hockey will be considered league games for the purpose of this bulletin. NOTE 2: For suspensions in effect prior to the Christmas Break, the days between the last scheduled league or tournament game prior to the Christmas Break and the first scheduled league or tournament game shall not be included in determining the number of days served. NOTE 3: Match and Gross Misconduct Penalties that result in a suspension to be served after the conclusion of league and / or playoff game(s) it will be served at the start of the next season.
VI. VII. ZERO TOLERANCE - DRUG/ALCOHOL BC Hockey adopted a zero tolerance Drug /Alcohol awareness policy. That policy prohibits the use of drugs/alcohol during activities sanctioned by a minor hockey association or with BC Hockey. All incidents must be investigated and dealt with on an individual basis. The recommended minimum suspension for violations is 30 days from all participation within the association. (This includes practices). Associations and teams have the responsibility to investigate all situations, if there are questions or concerns, please contact the President or District / Divisional Director SERVING OF SUSPENSIONS Please note, team officials, players, or officials may not practice with their team during the term of the suspensions listed below if the suspension is in excess of 30 days A. Players A Player receiving a suspension as a result of a Match, Gross Misconduct or any other penalty outlined in this bulletin shall be prohibited from playing in games as well as from acting as an Official or in any other official capacity with a Team, League or Association within BC Hockey. B. Team Officials A Team Official receiving a suspension as a result of a Match, Gross Misconduct or any other penalty outlined in this bulletin shall be prohibited from participating with the Team from one hour prior to any games until one hour after the conclusion of any games and from acting as an Official and in any other official capacity with a Team, League or Association within BC Hockey. C. BC Hockey Regulation 7.18, 7.19 and 7.20 An Official receiving a suspension under the above BC Hockey Regulation shall be prohibited from officiating until the expiration of the suspension plus playing in any games and acting in any other official capacity with a Team, League or Association within BC Hockey. D. Hockey Canada Rule 4.6 (b) (c) (Misconducts) A Player receiving a suspension as a result of Hockey Canada Rule 4.6 or a Local / District Association suspension for accumulated penalties shall be prohibited from playing in game situations until the expiration of the suspension. E. Other Suspensions A Player suspended by BC Hockey or under a suspension imposed by a Team or League or Association that has been honored by BC Hockey shall be prohibited from playing in any games, acting as an official and from acting in any other capacity with a Team, League or Association within BC Hockey. BC Hockey personnel or an Official of a Team, League or Association, when suspended by BC Hockey or under a suspension imposed by a Team, League or Association that has been honored by BC Hockey, shall be prohibited from playing in any games, acting as an Official and acting in any other capacity with a Team, League or Association within BC Hockey.
F. Spring/Summer Hockey BC Hockey sanctions spring hockey tournaments and teams between April 1 and July 31. Spring/Summer sanctioned tournament games shall not be included in determining the number of days or games served as they relate to regular season exhibition, league or playoff games suspensions carried forward to the 2012-2013 season. VIII. BC HOCKEY DISTRICT / DIVISIONAL DIRECTORS All game reports showing a match penalty or gross misconduct must be forwarded as indicated below: Senior Male AAA/AA/Rec: Mike Fraser 2285 Neptune Way Comox, BC V9M 4E8 Phone: 250.792.4355 Fax: 866.544.2958 Email: mfraser@bchockey.net