ARTICLE IV - COLOURS AND CREST

The Association colours will be the St. Louis Blues colours – royal blue with golden rod and white trim (away colours); and white with royal blue and golden rod trim (home colours).

Any Bedford Blues jerseys, clothing or other paraphernalia must adhere to this colour scheme format.

The Association jackets will be predominately royal blue and must be approved by the Executive prior to ordering.

The form and colouring of the Association's crest will be identical to the one shown in Appendix "B" which is part of this Constituion.

ARTICLE V - MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

A parent or legal guardian who has a child registered with the Association, and has paid all annual registration fees plus has no other outstanding fees owed within the Association, will be considered a member in good standing of the Association and may exercise the right to vote at the annual general meeting (one vote per family).

ARTICLE VI - EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

a.  Any member standing for the position of President or one of the five (5) Vice President roles must have at least one year of experience as a member of the Executive Committee in B&DMHA or in an equivalent role in another minor hockey association.

b. Any member standing for the position of Treasurer must have a professional accounting designation or equivalent experience as determined by the Executive Committee.

2)   Executive Officers are elected for a one (1) year term by majority vote at the Annual General Meeting.  The exception is the Past President who is not elected but serves for the year immediately following the year in which he/she served as President.  The President cannot be elected for more than two (2) consecutive one (1) year terms.  Executive Officers comprise the positions set out below:

        President
        First Vice-President
        Past President (non-voting member)
        Vice President Competitive
        Vice President Recreation
        Vice President Female
        Vice President Development
        Secretary
        Treasurer
        Registrar
        Ice Coordinator
        Novice Coordinator
        I.P. Coordinator
        Fund Raising & Corporate Sponsor Coordinator
        Equipment Coordinator
        Coaches Coordinator
        Facilities Coordinator
        Referee in Chief (non-voting member)

3)   Under normal circumstances, the First Vice President would be elected to be the next President of the Association.  If the First Vice President is unable or not available to stand for election, the President will be elected from one of the four (4) remaining Vice President positions thereby providing some continuity in the running of the Association.

4)   In the event of a tie vote in the election of officers, the President will cast the deciding vote.

5)   The President will solicit the assistance and support of a member to fill such positions as are not filled by a vote of the general membership.

6)   Those members not elected by the general membership will assume and hold executive office upon a majority vote of the Executive Committee.

7)   An elected Executive Officer may be removed from office for reasons of incompetence or actions that contravene the policies and principles of the Association as described in this constitution. A written complaint against an Executive Officer must be tabled at the Executive Committee Meeting by another Executive Officer. If the complaint and recommendation of removal from office are upheld by a 67% vote of the Executive, then the officer will be removed and a substitute elected by majority vote of the Executive Committee.

8)      The Executive Officers, as listed in Article VI 2 above, shall be elected at The Annual General Meeting from the candidates nominated by the nominating committee appointed by the current Executive and/or from the candidates nominated by a member in good standing submitted in writing to the President of the Association not less than three (3) weeks prior to the Annual General Meeting.

ARTICLE VII - MEETINGS

a)  Annual General Meeting
The Association resolves to hold an Annual General Meeting before the end of May each year.  The Annual General Meeting marks the conclusion of the current hockey year and the beginning of the new hockey year.

A minimum of fourteen (14) day’s notice must be provided before any General Annual Meeting.  The notice will consist of a posting upon the association website and/or written articles in the respective community publications and a electronic email notice which shall be circulated to the members by the coaches and managers of their respective teams.  A proposed agenda for the meeting will be included with the website notice along with time and venue of the Annual General Meeting.  Parliamentary rules of procedures (Roberts’ Rule of Order) will govern the Annual General Meeting.

At any Annual General Meeting, the following shall be the approximate order of business:

a)  Call to order by the President
b)  Roll call of the members (circulate sign up sheet)
c)  Reading and Approval of previous minutes
d)  President’s Report
e)  First Vice President's Report
f)   Division Vice President’s Report
g)  Treasurer's Report
h)  Coordinator's Reports
i)   Presentation and approval of next season’s budget and fee structure
j)   Resolutions and Discussions
k)   Election of Executive Officers for the next season
l)    New business
m)  Adjournment

b)  Executive Committee Meeting
The Executive Committee will meet at least four (4) times yearly or as often as the President deems necessary to facilitate the operation of the Association.  Parliamentary rules of procedure will govern the Executive Committee Meeting.

A quorum will consist of 50% or more of the President and the five (5) Vice President position on the Executive Committee plus at least three (3) other Executive Committee are represented either in person or by written proxy notice of assignment to another Executive Committee member.  Confirmation of the proxy assignment will be documented by the assigning member’s signature on the agenda for that meeting.  The President and/or the First Vice President must be in attendance or in exceptional circumstances another Executive Committee member may be given prior written delegation by the President to conduct the meeting.

The Executive Committee meetings will serve as a forum for:

1)  Reporting of the Committee members on their area of activity
2)  Discussing and deciding on courses of action to be taken for the efficient administration of the hockey program
3)  Dealing with all disciplinary matters, complaints and appeals
4)  Dealing with waiver applications and player movement
5)  Determining the number of teams for each division
6)  Recommending policies and procedures plus resolutions for ratification at the Annual General Meeting
7)  Approving the recommended annual budget
8)  Review all other financial matters for the Association and recommending a fee structure for the following season, to be submitted for final approval at the next Annual General Meeting
9)  Any other business of a policy, statutory, procedural or financial nature concerning the Association

It is expected that all members of the Executive Committee attend all Executive Committee Meetings; however no provisions of Article VI, 7 shall be enforced unless the committee member's attendance falls below two-thirds (66%) of all regularly scheduled meetings.

c)  Semi Annual Meeting
The Association resolves to hold a Semi Annual Meeting before the end of the third week of January.   The notice will consist of a posting upon the association website and/or written articles in the respective community publications and an electronic email notice which shall be circulated to the members by the coaches and managers of their respective teams.  A proposed agenda for the meeting will be included with the website notice along with the time and venue of the Semi Annual Meeting.  Parliamentary rules of procedure (Robert's Rule of Order) will govern the Semi Annual Meeting.

ARTICLE VIII - EXECUTIVE JOB DESCRIPTIONS

All members of the executive will ensure the activities of the Association are consistent with the guidelines of conduct and the policies as established in this constitution.

a)  President
The President is responsible for the overall coordination of the Association’s activities.  More specifically, the President’s duties include but are not limited to:

a) The organization and calling of General and Executive Committee meetings as appropriate. The President will serve as the chairman of such meetings.

b)  Liaison with the HNS, NSMHC, CMHF, MMHL and other related hockey branches and ensure the Association acts in compliance with the rules, regulations and policies of those bodies.

c)  Where Executive positions are not filled as a result of lack of candidates at the Annual General Meeting, the President will attempt to identify suitable candidates for recommendation to the Executive Committee for approval.

d)   The President will provide a newsletter describing the goals of the Association and other pertinent information with respect to the upcoming season for distribution with the pre-registration package and during walk-in registration nights.

ARTICLE IX - REGISTRATION

Any changes to the registration procedures and dates will be presented at the Annual General Meeting if known at that time.

Pre-registration for returning members shall be conducted by the Association in late July and early August.  This pre-registration will be conducted by mail out (or on-line registration if available) giving registration preference to returning members.  After the pre-registration deadline has passed, walk-in registration shall be conducted if space is available in the Association for new members and for existing members who missed the pre-registration, with preference given to those registering by the earliest date received.

A website notice, by advertising in the community publications (where possible), by roadside signs and by other means at the discretion of the Registrar will serve to alert the community to the walk-in registration venue and date.

The fees to be collected for pre-registration and at the walk-in registration shall be the fees approved by the Executive Committee and the membership at the proceeding Annual General Meeting.

The Association will refund registration fees paid by members under the following formula:

a)  Approved refunds for members withdrawing before the commencement of the season will be subject to an Executive Committee approved administration fee being deducted from the registration refund.

b)  Approved refunds for members withdrawing after the commencement of the season but before the end of October of the hockey year will be subject to a twenty-five percent (25%) reduction in their registration refund.

c)  Approved refunds for members withdrawing after the commencement of the season but before the end of November of that hockey year will be subject to a fifty percent (50%) reduction in their registration refund.

d)  Approved refunds for members withdrawing after the commencement of the season but before the end of December of that hockey year will be subject to a seventy-five percent (75%) in their registration refund.

e)  There will be no refund of Association fees to any member who participates in the program after December 31st of that hockey year, the only exception being for verified medical reason which will be handled on a case by case basis.

A newsletter from the President informing parents and members of procedures and guidelines for the upcoming season will be provided at the time of pre-registration and should be available at the walk-in registration.

ARTICLE X - FINANCIAL POLICY

The BDMHA is a non profit organization, which will endeavour to operate within pre-established budget guidelines. A deficit budget situation is not acceptable. The financial records of the Association are subject to review including audit as directed by the Executive Committee.  Upon written request, the financial statements can be made available to any member of the Association.

ARTICLE XI - ICE ALLOTMENT POLICY

a)         It is the intention of the Association to secure ice rentals to provide each competitive team with weekly for games and weekly or bi-weekly practice ice time. Registration fees should be structured such that this goal can be accomplished but will be based upon the actual ice available.

b)         The Association's hockey program will commence early to mid September with tryout sessions, checking camps, and possibly conditioning camps being offered prior to the commencement of league play.

c)         The hockey program will end approximately mid to late March of each year, and the Association will provide and pay for ice times up until that date.

d)         The Association will not pay for the costs associated with tournaments throughout the year and where Divisional Vice Presidents coordinators and coaches at the various levels are desirous of holding their own tournament, they must pay for the additional ice time.

e)         Efforts will be made to ensure that each team within the Association will be provided approximately the same amount paid for ice time taking into consideration the difference in registration fees.

f)          It will be the responsibility of the Division Vice Presidents and the respective coaches within that division to ensure that all ice slots allotted to a division are utilized to the fullest extent possible and where, for logistical reasons, certain ice slots are not usable within a division, they shall immediately contact the Ice Coordinator to return the slot for re-assignment.

g)         All communication with the ice arena managers with whom the Association has booked ice, which concern ice rentals, will be the sole responsibility of the Ice Coordinator.

ARTICLE XII - EQUIPMENT POLICY

The Association will ensure that all players are supplied with approved hockey jerseys. Game jerseys are not to be worn in practices or at any time other than game situations or approved team functions. Jerseys will be the responsibility of the team and must be returned in a similar condition at the end of the year, except for normal wear. The coach or manager may decide to collect the jerseys at the conclusion of each game and make them available to players at games only.

Goalie equipment will be available to Novice and House League teams requiring the goalie equipment. Other miscellaneous equipment (water bottles, pucks, pylons, etc.) will be made available under the approval and with the cooperation of the equipment coordinator.

The equipment supplied by the Association shall be of good quality, in good repair, and in the case of goalie equipment, shall provide adequate and safe protection. All equipment orders will be made by the Equipment Coordinator in particular, individual teams may not procure Bedford game jerseys through sponsorship or any other means without the concurrence of the Executive Committee and the cooperation of the Equipment Coordinator. Such jerseys will become the property of the Association at the end of the hockey season.

ARTICLE XIII - COACHES / ASSISTANT COACHES / MANAGERS - DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

a)                 Training

All competitive Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Trainers must be certified to the minimum Hockey Canada standards, i.e. Coach Level or Trainer Level. The Association encourages the training of coaches and will endeavour to assist individual coaches by paying all reasonable and fair costs, as approved by the Executive Committee.

b)                 General Responsibilities

1.       A Coach, Assistant Coach or Manager is expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner, remembering that the example they set can influence the players on their team.

2.       A Coach must avoid the use of profanity, intimidation and violence.

3.       A Coach must assume responsibility for the discipline and good conduct of his team, bearing in mind that fair, firm and consistent guidance, coupled with positive reinforcement is the best policy.

4.       To the best of their ability, a Coach must assume responsibility for affording each player an opportunity to participate fairly and equally, regardless of the player’s ability.

Exceptions:

I)       A player may be benched of all or part of a game at the discretion of the Coach for disciplinary reasons, i.e.:

*       For abusive or foul language directed at players, officials or spectators

*       For all actions which are deemed to be detrimental to the welfare of the team as a whole

The reason for the benching must be clearly communicated to the player and where appropriate discussed with the player’s parents.  Any dispute over the benching may be appealed by the procedure outlines in Article XVII.

II)    At the competitive level for PeeWee or higher a Coach may assume responsibility for unequal ice time in the final period of a game in a situation where a loss in that crucial game would significantly affect the opportunity for the team to participate in further competitions, i.e. playoffs or tournament play.  A Coach is encouraged to clearly communicate his reasons, for unequal ice time, to the team at the earliest opportunity.

5.       Coaches are encouraged to emphasize a spirit of good sportsmanship and a healthy, competitive attitude, win or lose.  A team should be judged on its competitiveness, positive attitude and sportsmanship rather than the outcome of any particular game.

c)                Coaches’ Specific Duties

1.       Select:

*      Assistant Coaches (must be approved by the Executive)

*       Manager (must be approved by the Executive)

*       Other team volunteers (i.e. phone, fundraising, treasurer, etc.)

2.       Prepare:

*       Team budgets (must be approved by the Executive)

*       Team registration forms

3.       Distribute to team members:

*       Team phone list

*       Game and practice schedules

4.       In conjunction with the Registrar and appropriate Vice President, registrar the competitive team with NSMHC.

5.       If required, coordinate the issuance of equipment through the Equipment Coordinator and ensure that it is returned in good order at the end of the season.

6.       Work in conjunction with the Division Vice President to ensure that the team follows all the guidelines and policies of the Association – e.g. fund raising, etc.

7.       The coach bears ultimate responsibility for the efficient utilization of ice times.

8.       The Coach has to approach the Executive to use corporate sponsorship on team sweaters.

9.       The Coach must submit a team tournament schedule to the Secretary at the start of the year. Participation in tournament outside Canada must receive prior approval from the Executive.  

ARTICLE XIV - SELECTION OF COACHES

a)  The Coaches Coordinator will be expected to obtain a list of prospective applications interested in coaching in the Association. The applicants will provide written applications indicating their qualifications and experience in coaching. A sub-committee of the Executive Committee made up of the Coaches Coordinator, the First Vice President and the respective Division Vice President will review and interview qualified applicants for their respective divisions.

b)   After the interviews have bee completed the sub-committee will provide their recommendations to the Executive Committee for approval. In the event that there are no qualified applicants for coaching positions, the Executive Committee will endeavour to secure coaches from qualified persons known to the sub-committee. In the case where a coaching committee remains unfilled after July 15, the position may be filled by any party as approved by the Executive Committee of the Association. Candidates must be qualified or be in agreement to obtain all appropriate qualifications in a timely manner.

c)  Wherever possible and practical, it is recommended that a Head Coach serves no more than two (2)concurrent with the same general group of players on a team. This is so that the players are provided with exposure to various coaching techniques and philosophies.

d)    Complaints and appeals will be handled in accordance with Article XVII.

e)   A Coach may be removed from their position according to the procedures described in Article XVII for reasons of incompetence or actions which contravene the principles and policies of the Association as described in this constitution. If a Coach is removed, the Division Vice President in conjunction with the Coaches Coordinator will appoint a substitute.

ARTICLE XV - TEAM SELECTION

Every attempt will be made to institute a system for both Recreational and Competitive teams that is fair.  A successful selection process is essential to the overall function of the Association.

Recreation Teams
The Vice President Recreation shall be responsible for implementation of a selection process that ensures the Association's Recreation teams are balanced competitively from the onset of the hockey year.  The Vice President Recreation, along with the Hockey Development Professional and in consultation with the Recreation Coaches shall make adjustments as required to Recreation teams after the selection process is completed in an attempt to achieve this competitive balance.  These adjustments shall normally occur within thirty (30) days of the completion of team selection process.

Competitive Teams
a)  The Association will, to the best of its ability, provide for each participant, the opportunity to participate at a level commensurate with their ability while recognizing that there are a limited number of players able to play at competitive levels.

b)  The movement of players outside of their respective age group or division will be discouraged and will only be effective in exceptional or special circumstances with the approval of the Executive Committee.

c)  Except as provided in Article XV section e) – vi and vii, the placement of players on team will be coordinated by the Division Vice President who will oversee the ranking of the players in accordance with their abilities from the highest to the lowest.

d)  The Division Vice President, in conjunctions with the Vice President Development and the Hockey Development Professional (HDP) will select a evaluation group, consisting of at least two (2) individuals, preferably non-parents with past coaching experience.  These individuals, including the First Vice President and the Vice President Development will represent the Executive and engage assist the Coach during the selection process. It is recommended that the Division Vice President choose members for the divisional evaluation group from individuals who do not have players on any team within that division.  In choosing the evaluation group the Division Vice President should consider:

*The hockey knowledge of the candidate

*Someone, if possible, involved with the division the year before i.e., Coach, Assistant Coach, etc.

*The candidate should be prepared to put forward an optimum amount of time for at least one month.

*The President, First Vice President and Past President are prohibited from participating on any Selection Committee.

*The candidate must understand that in the event of an appeal, he/she will be required to submit a written evaluation on the player whose case is being appealed.

e)  The following policies governing team selections have been adopted by the Association and will be adhered to wherever possible:

All Divisions – General Policies
I  .The Division Vice President and HDP will meet with the evaluation group and Coaches, and will establish the criteria and method by which the players will be evaluated.

II.  The specific methodology utilized in evaluating the ability level of the players will be determined by the Executive Committee and may vary depending upon the respective divisions, but the following general criteria should be used:

DRILLS – should be used to evaluate basic skills, i.e. skating, puck control, passing, shooting.  Goaltenders are a special case and specific drills must be designed to evaluate the particular skills required by the goaltenders.

SCRIMMAGES and EXHIBITION GAMES should be used to evaluate hockey sense, positional play, hustle, attitude and commitment.

III.  The parents of those players tentatively selected for a “Competitive” team must indicate they are prepared to make the time and financial commitment to the team before the final selections are made.

IV.  Players in their second year within a division, where all other evaluation ratings are equal, should be given preference for the higher team over the first year player.

V.  It is recommended that the expertise and knowledge of the previous year’s Coaches be solicited and the Association will facilitate the gathering of this information.  The information however, will be restricted to the President, First Vice President, Division Vice President, the HDP and the Coach of the prospective team.

VI.  In order to facilitate the Selection Process, the Division Vice President will organize his/her Division in such a manner as to minimize disruption to the team(s) on the level(s) below.

VII.  At the discretion of the Division Vice President or the HDP, and with the approval of the Executive Committee, outside expertise may be solicited in evaluating certain players, for example:  two particular goaltenders, etc.

VIII.   All individual player ratings and scores should be held confidential within the selected members of the Executive Committee, evaluation group and Coach.

Midget Division – Special Circumstances
I.       The selection of the Midget AAA team presents a special circumstance as players trying out for High School or Major Midget AAA are often late returning to the Association team.  As a consequence, it is recommended that the final selection of the Midget teams be delayed until after the High School and Major Midget teams are finished their team selections. It should, however, be understood that returning players will not automatically be assured a position on the Midget AAA team.

II.     Players trying out with High School and Major Midget AAA must also register with the Association (as per Article IX) and thereby participate in both tryout processes. Should a player make either High School or Major Midget AAA then his/her Association registration fee will be returned without penalty.

III.  The Registrar should check with the players trying out for High School and Major Midget AAA (or team representatives) to obtain an estimate of the number of players who might be returning to the Association.

ARTICLE XVI - SPECIAL SITUATIONS

a)  Team Registration (AAA Levels)
In accordance to NSMHC Regulations dated June 1, 1996 – Regulation 4, “Registration” – all players, team officials, association executives and other volunteers must annually registrar with the HNS/NSMHC by submitting the appropriate forms and remitting the required registration and insurance fees to their Regional Director before midnight December 30^th of that hockey year.

In the case of the AAA Level Teams, all AAA players and officials must be “carded” with HNS prior to competing in a sanctioned HC/HNS/NSMHC tournaments or any regularly scheduled league game.

The responsibility of carding and registering the players on the AAA teams will be the responsibility of the Coach and the Registrar. The Coach will distribute the cards, ensure they are properly completed, submit to HNS/NSMHC through the Registrar, and review all validated cards when returned.

Note: All cards validated by HNS/NSMHC should be returned to the Coach prior to December 1^st.

b)  Player Movement
The competitive team players must be registered prior to competing in a sanctioned tournament or any regularly scheduled game. If, after a player is registered, the player asks to move to another lower level team, he will not be permitted to do so without the prior approval of the executive. The player’s only option will be to go to one of the Association's Recreation League. The player may appeal this decision in accordance to Article XVII prior to November 30^th.

c)  Call Up of an Affiliate Player
Any player on a team designed as an Affiliate team may be called up to play on a higher level within that division. The Coach of the affiliate team cannot deny the player the opportunity to be called up, except for the following reasons:

*       Discipline, or

*       Injury, or

*       Player’s own request, or

*       Conflicting games, or

*       Suspension

The procedure for calling up a player will be as follows:

i)        The coach of the higher level team will contact the coach of the affiliated team and ask for a player or players the coach would like to be made available to play for their team.  The Coach of the affiliate team will then inform the Coach if the player(s) is(are) available.

ii)      If the player is available, then the affiliate Coach makes the necessary arrangements with the player and confirms the availability of the player with the higher level Coach.

iii)     If the player is not available, then the process outlined in steps i) and ii) above will repeat until a player or players are confirmed.

d)  High School Restrictions
Any player in the Association playing at the Midget Level cannot play High School Hockey at the same time unless:

*The eligible player is called from the highest competitive level Association team up to the High School team and is approved by the Vice President Competitive.

*There are positions available on the Midget Teams, and the Executive approves the High School player’s participation on the Midget Team.

ARTICLE XVII - COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS

a)  Items not related to team selections
All complaints or appeals must be referred to the Executive Committee, in writing. Complaints may appear in person before the Executive Committee if they so desire.

The complainants will state their complaint, however, any discussion by the Committee will be held in-camera and a decision will depend upon a simple majority vote. The complaint and any motion related thereto, as well as a record of the vote, will be maintained in the minutes. The complainants will be advised of any decision verbally or in writing if they so desire.

b)  Appeal of team selections
Every effort to be both fair and objective will be made in the selection of teams. Any member may bring to the attention of the appropriate Division Vice President a complaint respecting team selections. The Division Vice President will attempt to resolve the matter informally. Should it prove to be impossible to resolve the matter informally, the complainant then has the option of referring the complaint to the President, in writing.

Where the President believes a serious breach of the principles and/or policies of the Association regarding team selections has occurred, he or she will call for the matter to be reviewed at an Executive Committee meeting to be convened as soon as is practicable. The complaint will be invited to attend the meeting to state their case, along with the Division Vice President, the members of the evaluation group. Discussions will ensue and the written evaluations of the evaluation group will be examined and retained for inclusion in a written report. The President, First Vice President and Past President will act as a triumvirate and will be responsible for making the final decision after duly considering the advice of the Executive Committee. Should a conflict of interest preclude the President, First Vice President and/or Past President from occupying the noted positions of the triumvirate, then another member of the Executive Committee will be elected by a simply majority vote of the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE XVIII - RELEASES

It is the policy of the Association to discourage either the release of players from the Association, when the Association provides a hockey program commensurate with the skill of the player. Releases will only be granted in special cases (i.e. The AAA Rule) based upon a simple majority vote of the Executive Committee.   Any complaints/appeals must be submitted in accordance with Article XVII.

ARTICLE XIX - ABUSIVE PARENTS

Any parent who fails to comply with the rule and regulations of the Association and exhibits behaviour that is deemed inappropriate, is subject to disciplinary action by the Officers of the Association.  The Officers of the Association are empowered to suspend the parent(s) from all activities of the Association following a disciplinary hearing of the Association chaired by the First Vice President.  A parent(s) who fails to comply with the terms of the reference for the suspension that is determined by the Association may be required to withdraw his/her membership from the Association.  This action may include the cancellation of the membership of all registered players of the parent(s).

ARTICLE XX- SUPPLEMENTARY POLICIES

The Executive of the Association may from time to time develop supplementary policies or guidelines to aid in the excellence of the operation and administration of the Association and association teams.  These supplementary policies or guidelines will be place on the association website.

Supplementary policies will be developed for the following:

        a.   Team financial reporting
        b.   Control of cash revenues
        c.   Fundraising guidelines
        d.   Sponsorship policies
        e.   Logo and colour usage policies
        f.   Hockey sweater, sock and name bar policy
        g.   Tournaments
        h.   Travel
        i.   Medical and first aid policies
        j.   Hosting tournaments
        k.  Hosting Provincial Championship tournaments
        l.   Game cancellation and rescheduling
        m. Awards
        n.  Code of Conduct
        o.  Hockey Development Professional

ARTICLE XXI- AMENDMENTS

This Constitution may be rescinded, altered or added to by extraordinary resolution passed by two-thirds of the attending members entitled to vote at the Annual General Meeting.