Last Acceptance – 25 September 2009
Current Modification – Approved
Status – Accepted
The Wasatch Wings is a recreational women’s ice hockey team. We participate in practices, games with other teams within Utah and in regional tournaments. The team’s goals are to have fun playing hockey, develop team and individual skills, and expand women’s hockey in Utah.
1. Be positive; work hard; participate in practice and games; respect coaches and other players.
2. Negative bench talk is inappropriate. Do not criticize your teammates. Everyone should be trying to do their best – respect the efforts of others.
3. Do not argue or talk back to the coaches – ever. Should a player abuse this, coaches have the authority to bench (no play) a player for a discretionary amount of time. If you want to discuss the intentions of your actions/play, do so after the game is over.
4. Players must attend team meetings when called. If you miss a meeting, you tacitly agree to abide by any decisions made by the team in the meeting.
5. If a player or coach becomes disruptive to the development of the team due to breaking team rules, the following procedures will be followed to assist the person in remedying the problem:
a. The board will discuss the problem in a closed meeting, and begin formal disciplinary action.
b. Disruptions will be documented and dated.
c. The board will decide if termination or rehabilitation is appropriate for each case.
d. Two (2) board members (based on ice issues or administrative issues) will present the documented complaints to the person.
e. If rehabilitation was determined appropriate, then the person will have 30 days to fix the behavior, at which time the board will review their progress.
f. If the behavior is not improved, then the person will be released from the team without a refund.
g. The person will be allowed to return to the team on a probationary basis 1 year after their release.
6. In order to protect our players, any player found to have a criminal background (i.e. sexual misconduct, theft, etc) that has an adverse affect on the team and players will be removed from the team. In addition, any person requesting to be part of the Wings that has a known criminal background that has an adverse affect on the team and players will be denied membership.
7. Coaches will be defined as one (1) head coach, practice coaches, goalie coach, and game coaches.
a. The head coach is responsible to organize the practices, game lineups, and tournament lineups. The head coach can designate another coach to act in his place as needed.
b. Practice Coaches are responsible to assist the head coach during practice and execute the practice plan as provided by the head coach.
c. The Goalie Coach is responsible to work with the goalies during practice. The goalie coach will also decide which goalie will play in which games that are scheduled. He will coordinate this with the Captain and based on input from the Head Coach.
d. Game coaches are responsible to assist and execute the direction of the head coach in games and tournaments. Only two (2) game coaches will be on the bench. Determination of who will assist in the games will be based on availability, the head coach, and amongst themselves. If the head coach is not available for a game, a game coach will be designated to act as head coach.
e. The head coach will be selected by the Wings Board and assistant coaches will be select by the Wings board and the head coach. The head coach has the right to accept, discuss with the other coaches or reject the proposed coach. The board also has the right to reject a proposed coach.
f. No other person (husband, spouse, children, etc.) will be permitted on the ice unless approved by the board and the head coach.
g. The Wings will pay the IMR fee for all coaches provided they sign an agreement and abide by those rules stated therein. If they refuse to sign the agreement, the Wings will not pay the IMR nor allow them to participate in the wings functions.
h. In compliance with USA Hockey regulations, background checks will be performed on all personnel in coaching positions. If a background check comes back negative, that person will not be allowed to participate as a coach.
1. Generally, we will have two (2) or more scheduled games per month. Players will be guaranteed participation in one (1) game per month. The other games scheduled are to accommodate all players on the team. Players can sign up for all games, but if roster cuts are necessary, then the roster will be filled based on getting each player their one game per month and the level of play necessary for competition. If by chance you get to play in more than one game during the month, it is to be considered a privilege, not a right.
2. Scheduled games can be designated as Varsity, Jr. Varsity, and Development. Players need to sign up for the level they are comfortable with. It will not be uncommon to have some varsity level players in a development game to support and teach developing players.
3. All players must be dressed 15 minutes prior to practice and game times, and arrive 30 minutes prior to game times (this is so the coach can finalize the lines, please be courteous). If you are late, you must dress in the bathroom, or another locker room.
4. Per coach’s request, players will wear a white jersey for practice. This facilitates dividing the team for scrimmages.
5. Stretching shall be done prior to taking the ice before practice, to maximize use of the ice. If you feel you must stretch after a brief skate, then you can step off the ice, into the middle of the ice and out of the way of the warm up drills, or onto the bench.
6. A season will run from September thru April. Team activities over the summer are not part of the season.
7. The schedule of games will be posted as soon as possible and will be available for signup 30-days prior to the scheduled game date.
a. Those who participated in the previous game will be looked at first to begin the elimination process.
b. Needed positions – offense/defense
c. Attendance at practices
d. Personal player skills
e. Head coach (or delegate) decision
9. Rosters for games will be established 1 week prior to the game by utilizing the signup on the web site. If less than 15 skaters have signed up and additional skaters would like to play, it must be requested through the captain, who will coordinate with the coach. If more than 15 skaters have signed up before the two week cut off, then the list will be determined based on Section II Paragraph 8.
a. Needed positions – offense/defense
b. Player skill
c. Attendance a practices
d. Head coach’s decision final
11. All team members and coaches must follow USA Hockey rules for IMR requirements as well as equipment requirements.
12. Rosters for tournament will be finalized 30 days prior to a tournament by utilizing the signup on the web site. This will allow the board to determine if the team will be attending the tournament. If less than 15 skaters or no goalie has signed up for the tournament, the tournament coordinator may locate players from other organizations. This skater can participate in the practice prior to the tournament date. If a skater wishes to participate after the deadline, she must request through the manager and captain. This request will be considered if slots are still available and based on Section 10.
13. In the event that a player wishes to participate on another team during a tournament, the request must be made through the captain. The captain and the coach will determine if that player can participate or not based on the needs of our own team. A person who participates on another team during tournament play without advising the captain or coach will not be allowed to participate in future tournaments for that season.
14. In the event that more than 1 goalie is on the roster for the season the following rules will apply:
a. A maximum of four (4) goalies will be allowed during each season. This is to allow the maximum amount of practice for goalies.
b. There will always be two (2) and only 2 goalies dressed for practices.
c. A practice rotation schedule will be established so that only two (2) goalies are dressed at any given time for practice.
d. The goalies not scheduled for that practice will be given the option to dress out and participate with the team drills as a skater or not dress for that practice.
e. A goalie that is scheduled for practice and cannot attend needs to contact another goalie to take her place or the captain so that another goalie can be at practice in her place.
f. Goalies are required to signup for games on the web site that they are available for. Based on the goalies that have signed up, which goalie will play will be determined using the following criteria:
1) Goalie Coach and Captain decision
2) Head Coach input
3) Attendance at practices
4) Skill level required
1. The board will have the final say in jersey consistency – number style & placement, sponsor patch placement, name style and placement.
2. Every year, jersey costs will be re-evaluated.
3. Those players who do not want to purchase a team/practice jersey can borrow from the team pool. At each game, the jersey manager will distribute a jersey to those who need one and the jersey must be returned after the game – not taken home by the wearer. The team will attempt to maintain 5 jerseys for rental.
4. Equipment for new players will be managed by the captain or a delegate. The captain will maintain a list of equipment on loan.
1. The Team Board consists of one each of Manager, Assistant Manager, Treasurer, Secretary, and Captain. Their duties are as follows:
a. Manager – Manages team, makes assignments and follows up, schedules ice time, coordinates games, and sends out info about upcoming practices/games/events.
b. Assistant Manager – Assist team manager, fills in for manager in absence, and requests referee..
c. Treasurer – takes money, tracks credits, balances team budget, and pays bills.
d. Secretary – Registers players and team with USA Hockey, takes notes at meetings, types minutes and distribute to board members.
e. Captain and Alternates – Represents players to board, coaches & refs. Responsible for warm-ups before games.
2. The election of team officers shall occur at the end of each season. This gives new officers the summer to prepare for the next season.
a. Officers will serve for 2-year terms, with the exception of the Capitan, who will have a 1-year term. Officers can be re-elected for unlimited number of terms.
b. Elections for the offices of manager and secretary shall occur on opposite years as the elections for the offices of assistant manager and treasurer.
c. Elections shall be conducted by secret ballot.
d. Members will vote for one manager, one secretary, one assistant manager, and one treasurer. In the case of a tie, the team will vote between the tying members only.
e. Every eligible (see rule IV.3.a) player will be placed on the ballot, and all players present will vote.
f. A player not wishing to be on the ballot must contact a board member prior to the election process.
g. The ballots will be counted by the board and results reported to the team those elected have accepted the positions.
h. Should a player decline their election, the second elected player will be offered the position. If necessary, a second vote will be taken. Should a board member leave the team, a new vote will be conducted.
3. A captain and 2 alternates will be chosen by secret ballot at the beginning of the season to serve for 1 year, based on the following criteria:
a. All players who were on the team the previous (current season of vote) year are automatically eligible for nomination.
b. A nominee has the right to decline her nomination.
c. A list of all nominees will be prepared. Each player in attendance at that scheduled voting time will have an opportunity to vote for a Captain and 2 Alternates. The ballots will be submitted in secret, and counted by the head coach. In the event of a protest, the ballots will be read before the team.
d. Members will vote for three captains. In order to have continuity from one season to the next, one of the three votes must be for a current captain or alternate.
e. The member receiving the most votes will be captain, the members receiving the second and third most votes will be the alternate captains, respectively. In the event of a tie, the current captain will make the final decision.
f. The person acting as captain in any given game must be skating out, i.e., they cannot be in the net (goalie). If a goalie/skater is elected Captain, an alternate will take the role of captain for any games when the captain is in goal.
g. If a captain/alternate sustains an injury during the season but will be able to return, then an alternate captain will be chosen for each game by the head coach. If the other duties (rosters, etc) cannot be performed by the injured captain/alternate, then the other two captains will fill in her place.
h. If a captain/alternate sustains an injury during the season that will not allow her to return for the rest of the season, then an alternate captain will be chosen to take her place under Section IV paragraph 3 guidelines.
i. The Captain or Alternates may be removed from their position at any time during the year by the decision of the coach and the team board members based on attendance, performance of Captain’s duties, or attitude.
4. Every player is expected to support and help during the season and our tournament.
1. IMR fees must be paid before any player or coach will be allowed on the ice. New players wanting to “try it out” to see if they enjoy it must still pay the IMR fee.
2. Each team member will be required to purchase the package ice deal (except as noted in Section V, Paragraph 3). This lowers the price for every player, encourages better attendance, and provides financial security for the team. Ice fees for a year/season will be determined by estimated number of players, number of practice times, number of games scheduled, referee expenses for said games, social functions, and miscellaneous expenses.
3. Paying $7 for a single practice/game will only be done in the following situations:
a. Those past members who have moved away and are in town visiting.
b. Those members who are in an injured status at the beginning of the season and will only be able to attend a few practices (i.e. waiting for surgery date).
5. The ice fees will be computed for the entire season. Players will be charged half the amount for September thru December, and another half from January thruApril.
6. A player that brings in a sponsor double the amount above the cost of ice fees for that season shall not be required to pay ice fees for that season. Summer play, tournaments, uniforms, and IMR fees are not included. This dollar amount will be re-evaluated each season in relation to actual ice costs.
7. No ice fees will be refunded, except in the case of pregnancy or 3 month minimum injury (as described in rule V.8)
8. Fees for players starting later in the season will be pro-rated based on the number of practices and games remaining and a flat rate per ice time. The date in the season at which the pro-rated fees will take effect will depend on a break-even point at when the cost of the pro-rated fee becomes less than the package price.
10. Any credit left on the books at the end of the season will be considered a donation to the team except as stated in Section III Paragraph 8 or if authorized by the team treasurer.
1. At the beginning of every season, every player and coach will be given access to the rules, and will be required to acknowledged that they have read and accept the rules.
2. The rules can be changed by the following policy:
a. Any team member (player or coach) can suggest a change or problem to any board member.
b. The board will meet and discuss the suggestion.
c. If the board agrees that a change should be made, they will write up the new/revised rule.
d. The change will be distributed to all team members for their review for at least 1 week prior to voting.
e. A paper ballot vote will be held at a practice for all members to vote on the proposed change. If the team approves the change, the rules will stand changed.
3. Babysitting policies will be followed based on the babysitting policy document.