ADMINISTRATION

Handbook & Policies

2011/12 Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association Handbook

2011/12 Policy Manual

Forms

• Game Report Form (.doc)
• Underage Exemption Form
• Overage Exemption Form
• Expense Form
• Mileage Chart
• Scholarship Application Form
• Tournament Approval Form

Awards

Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association VIAHA presents awards during its Annual General Meeting. These awards recognize members and volunteers that are dedicated to the development and governance of our game. Recipients of the awards are nominated by an individual, teams and MHA’s. Nominations are reviewed by a committee appointed by the President that shall have an Officer as Chairperson.

VIAHA Awards are:

• MHA of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Official of the Year
• President’s Award

MHA of the Year

The MHA of the Year is presented annually to the Minor Hockey Association judged to have made an outstanding contribution to its community by providing a properly organized program where a youngster can learn the basic skills and the fundamentals of good hockey. This is awarded annually to the MHA judged to have made an outstanding contribution to its community by providing a properly organized program where a youngster can learn the basic skills and the fundamentals of good hockey. The committee guidelines for selecting the successful Association will include:

• Solid foundation of administration and organization. The constitution, by-laws and the philosophy of the minor hockey program should be both in writing and in evidence.
• Good skills development program with emphasis on teaching. Special emphasis is on the development of skills at the novice and atom categories with limited game and travel schedule.
• Good communication network with coaches and other members of the Association and VIAHA.
• Good house league structure with limited game schedules and emphasis on fun and development of skills.
• Good educational programs for coaches, referees and parents including follow up evaluation programs.
• Equal opportunity for all players to compete at their skill level.
• Good program of sportsmanship and character development.
• Program will demonstrate a high level of competition and success in keeping with the philosophy of the Association.
• Written evidence of planned future development of the MHA.

Coach of the Year

The Coach of the Year is presented to a coach who shows leadership to players, demonstrates skill development and has a sound philosophy. Winning is a consideration but not the only or most important one. This Award is given to those who demonstrate what VIAHA feels are the ideal elements of a coach. The nomination shall detail the coaching background of the nominee and be attested by the MHA President.

Official of the Year

The Official of the Year is presented to an official that exemplifies dedication and support for the VIAHA Officiating Program, VIAHA and Hockey Canada Rules and Regulations. He or she also contributes to hockey in ways other than the on-ice requirements and combines leadership and ability both on and off the ice. This person must also be carded for the year. Awarded to an official that meets the following guidelines:

• Exemplifies dedication and support for VIAHA Referee’s Programs, BC Hockey/Hockey Canada Rules & Regulations.
• Contributes to hockey other than for on-ice requirements.
• Combines leadership and ability, both on and off the ice.
• Must not be a former recipient of this award.
• Must be recommended by the MHA Referee in Chief where the official resides.
• Nominations shall be submitted to the VIAHA Executive Director along with a supporting resume.

President’s Award

The President’s Award is presented to an individual, team, or MHA that has brought honour to the amateur hockey fraternity through an outstanding humanitarian endeavor or have made a significant contribution to VIAHA during the preceding year. Nominations shall be submitted in writing outlining details of the endeavor.

Deadline for all submissions: April 15th

Letters of nomination can be mailed or faxed to the VIAHA office: Suite E, 2301 McCullough Road, Nanaimo BC V9S 4M9 tel 250-751-8811 fax 250-751-8812

Nominations are reviewed by a committee appointed by the President with an Officer as Chairperson. It will be the responsibility of each MHA President to submit nominations to the VIAHA Executive Director.