Fédération Canadienne de Handball Olympique Canadian Team Handball Federation www.handballcanada.ca 453, rue Jacob-Nicol, Sherbrooke (Québec), Canada, J1J 4E5 [email protected]

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CANADIAN TEAM HANDBALL FEDERATION

CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRY FORMS, DEADLINES, FEES, RULES AND REGULATION

2015

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2015 Canadian Team Handball Championships A bit of history Category Senior men Senior women Junior men Junior women Juvenile men Juvenile women

First year 1968 1973 1974 1977 1995 1996

2015 Canadian Championships Entry Forms, Deadlines, Fees, Rules and Regulation The entry forms, the Rules and Regulations and the Rules of the Game are available at all Provincial Team Handball Federations’ offices and the CTHF web site: www.handballcanada.ca. Dates of the Canadian Championships Categories 21 and under for the junior men and 20 and under for the junior women Senior men and women Youth men and women

Dates May 7 – 11, 2015

City Lévis

Host Association Fédération Québécoise de Handball

May 14 – 18, 2015 To be announced

Edmonton To be announced

Alberta Team Handball Federation To be announced

Introduction Only member Provincial Team Handball Federations and foreign teams with due authorisation by the National Federation, in good standing are entitled to participate at a Canadian Championship. Provincial Team Handball Federations select the teams that will represent them. They must ensure:  that the rules, fees and deadlines all be respected;  that their members are well informed;  that their members are duly registered with their respective Provincial Team Handball Federations and the Canadian Team Handball Federation;  that all teams have completed all the compulsory forms;  that all CTHF deadlines pertaining to the rules and regulations of the Canadian Championships be respected and met. All fees must be paid on time to the Canadian Team Handball Federation by the Provincial Team Handball Federations according to the Rules and Regulations of the Canadian Championship. Foreign teams must pay their registration by a bank note or a money order. No delay should occur.

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Canadian Championship Deadlines and Fees

February 20th 2015: Deadline for Provincial Team Handball Federations to declare their intent to participate by category in the 2015 Canadian Championship. (2015 Canadian Championship Entry Form and Minimum Standard Requirements, Form #1) before February 21st 2015. April 3rd, 2015: The CTHF shall receive from the PTHF and the foreign teams the following on or prior to April 3rd, 2015: a) Entry fees for all teams taking part in the Senior, 21 and under men and 20 and under women and Youth Canadian Championship ($900 per team); b)

Good conduct/Performance Bond ($200 per team); April 15th, 2015:

The CTHF shall receive from the PTHF and the foreign teams the following on or prior to April 15th, 2015: a)

2015-2016 Provincial Affiliation Fee;

b) 2014-2015 and volunteers; c)

Provincial

Memberships

lists

including

all

coaches,

players,

referees

Team Rosters for all 21 and under men’s team and 20 and under women’s team (with uniform numbers) taking part at the Canadian Championship (Form #2); April 17th, 2015:

The CTHF shall receive from the PTHF and the foreign teams the following on or prior to April 17th , 2015: a) Team Rosters for all senior teams (with uniform numbers) taking part at the Canadian Championship (Form #2); May 15th, 2015: (if needed) The CTHF shall receive from the PTHF and the foreign teams the following on or prior to May 15th , 2015: a) Team Rosters for all youth teams (with uniform numbers) taking part at the Canadian Championship (Form #2);

Please note that any non-respect of the deadline will result in a fine as indicated in the present document and will be rigorously applied.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE 2015 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITIONS

I.

General Rules and Regulations

1.1 Rules 1.2 Property II.

Participation, Eligibility and Entries 2.1 Provincial Participation and Foreign Teams 2.2 Eligibility 2.3 Entries 2.4 Players 2.5 Age Limit 2.6 Coaches

III.

Competition 3.1 Technical Organization & Competition Management 3.2 Committees 3.3 Competition Plan 3.4 Competition Format 3.5 Withdrawal of Teams 3.6 Forfeit of Games 3.7 Protest 3.8 Penalties 3.9 Awards 3.10 Doping Control

IV.

Equipment, Facilities and Uniforms 4.1 Equipment 4.2 Facilities 4.3 Uniforms 4.4 Stickum

V.

Officials 5.1 Referees 5.2 Minor Officials

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I.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1.1

RULES The 2013 Canadian Championships Rules and Regulations were presented at the Canadian Team Handball Federation's Annual General Meeting in Lévis, Québec, May 18th and 19th, 2013. The matches for the 2015 Canadian Championship shall be played in accordance with the latest Edition of the International Handball Federation's Rules of the Game and in accordance with any additional rules and regulations established by the Canadian Team Handball Federation (CTHF).

1.2

PROPERTY The Canadian Championships are the sole property of the Canadian Team Handball Federation. Provincial Team Handball Federations shall bid to host these events but shall not be awarded the rights over the competition.

II.

PARTICIPATION, ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRIES

2.1

PROVINCIAL PARTICIPATION AND FOREIGN TEAMS

All member Provincial Team Handball Federations and / or foreign teams in good standing are entitled to participate in all categories of the Canadian Championship for which they meet the eligibility criteria as established by the CTHF. The Provincial affiliation fees and their deadlines payments will be redefined in a meeting between the Provincial Presidents and the Management Committee. The 2014-2015 Provincial Registration of players, coaches, referees and volunteers must be received by the CTHF office no later than April 15th, 2015. All member Provincial Team Handball Federations in good standing are entitled to participate and be represented by two teams in all categories. The Hosting Provincial Team Handball Federation can be represented by an additional team in the Men and Women Juvenile, Junior and Senior categories. CTHF can, in exceptional cases (uneven number of registered teams, team forfeiting at last moment, not enough team registered in one category), accept other teams as it sees fit. Each year at the Annual General Meeting of the CTHF, the following decisions regarding future Canadian Championship will be determined: a)

allocation of future Championship for which bids have been received and reviewed;

b)

determination of Championship format (combined or separate competition for each category);

c)

number of teams per province per category;

d)

addition and/or revision to the Rules and Regulations for the Canadian Championship.

If the above decisions relating to the immediate upcoming Canadian Championship cannot be made at the Annual General Meeting, then they will be made by the CTHF Management Committee no later than 9 months in advance of the Canadian Championship.

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The failure to comply with deadlines, rules, fee payments or any other obligation on the part of the representative teams, players, coaches, referees, volunteers or Provincial Team Handball Federations may result in the Team and/or Province being withdrawn from the competition by the CTHF. * Any Provincial Federation that wishes to send some teams in a foreign country during our National Championships must send a team of the same category at our National Championships before receiving the approval of the CTHF. * New rule in force at the 2013 National Championships and the following Championships. 2.2

ELIGIBILITY Each team representing a Provincial Team Handball Federation at the Canadian Championship must meet the following criteria:

2.3

a)

Participate in team league, tournament or any activity officially sanctioned by the Provincial Team Handball Federation.

b)

All team players, coaching staff and team delegates must be listed on the Team Roster (Form #2). Form #2 must be completed and received by the CTHF no later than April 15th, 2015 for the 21 and under men’s and 20 and under women’s team, April 17th, 2015 for the senior teams and May 15th 2015 for the youth teams if needed.

c)

All team players, coaching staff and team delegates must be registered to the CTHF.

d)

Be correctly registered within the CTHF guidelines. Participants must also meet all other Rules and Regulations of the Canadian Championship and of their respective Provincial Team Handball Federations. Individuals incorrectly registered will not be eligible to take part.

e)

Provincial Team Handball Federations and foreign teams must also submit on or prior to February 20th, 2015 the Entry Form and Minimum Standard Requirements (Form #1).

ENTRIES The entry fee shall be nine hundred dollars ($900) per team including refereeing fees, for senior teams and 21 and under men teams and 20 and under teams plus a good conduct\performance bond of $200 per team. All fees and bonds must be paid to the Canadian Team Handball Federation and received no later than April 3th, 2015. (Post-dated cheques beyond April 3th, 2015 are not accepted). Failure to comply will result in a $100 administration fee per team per day, payable to the CTHF. All fees and penalties (maximum of $500 per team) must be paid on time to the Canadian Team Handball Federation by the Provincial Team Handball Federations and any foreign teams in accordance to the Rules and Regulations of the Canadian Championship. Although the cap does not apply to damages caused by the team. In the event that a team, or a Provincial Team Handball Federation, or a foreign team are fined prior to the Canadian Championship any amount which either partially depletes or exceeds the performance bond on hand, they will be required to pay any money owing while additionally maintaining the prescribed performance bond balance by the commencement of their respective championships. Failure to do so will cause the team(s) or Provincial Team Handball Federations to be ineligible for participation in the Canadian Championship. Teams causing damages while in attendance at Canadian Championship competition, in addition to forfeiting their bond, will be required to pay for all the damages in full as well having a fine assesses against the Provincial Team Handball Federation for an amount equivalent to the damages.

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The good conduct\performance bond will be returned to participating Provincial Team Handball Federations thirty days after the competition, providing that a satisfactory report is provided by the host organization and approved by the CTHF. 2.4

PLAYERS Each team taking part in a Canadian Championship competition may consist of sixteen (16) players and four (4) coaching staff and team delegates. In each game, sixteen (16) players are allowed to participate. The team is allowed to make changes in the rosters before the start of the competition (until the coaches' meeting). Individuals eligible for registration a) a Canadian Citizen; or b) a permanent resident, as defined in the Immigration Act. 1976; or c) a visitor, as defined in the Immigration Act. 1976, who is the holder of an Employment or Student Authorization; or d) the holder of a Minister's Permit under the Immigration Act. 1976. May be registered annually with one team per league only, and this registration must be correctly submitted to the CTHF by the annual registration deadlines. All players will have to show an ID proving the place of residence. A player residing in a province not in good standing is not eligible to play. Any team member deemed ineligible to participate prior to any match is found to be present on the roster or bench shall cause the team to be disqualified for the entirety of the tournament. Any Canadian athlete residing outside of Canada, who has been previously registered with a provincial federation before their departure, will be allowed to participate at the national championship for the province that they chose to reside in. If at any time during the season an individual wishes to change his or her registration, an official release must be obtained from the Provincial Team Handball Federation for the original registration. A copy of this release and the new registration must be forwarded to the CTHF within 14 days of receiving the release. The CTHF will provide the release form. If the requested release is not given, the individual may appeal this decision in writing to the CTHF management committee within a reasonable time period to review the situation. All duly registered individuals are eligible to compete at the Canadian Championship provided they meet all other Rules and Regulations of the Canadian Championship and any additional Provincial Team Handball Federation's regulations. Members of the National Team(s) shall have the option to compete for the Provincial Team Handball Federation in which the National Team is located or the Provincial Team Handball Federation from which they originate. Each player must be a member in good standing with both their Provincial and Canadian Team Handball Federation, and must be duly registered with their Provincial and Canadian Team Handball Federation according to the registration deadlines and procedures established by the PTHF and the CTHF. Special Registration Clause (i.e. Ottawa - Hull): Individuals eligible for registration may register with one team per league only. This team must declare at the beginning of the season, the Provincial Team Handball Federation it will represent at the Canadian Championship (With the agreement of both Provincial Team Handball Federations, if the team partakes in competition in both provinces).

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2.5

AGE LIMIT For 2015 Canadian Championship competitions, the age limit for all categories shall be: Categories Youth men and women 21 and under men 20 and under women Senior men Senior women

Year Born in 1998 and younger Born in 1994 and younger Born in 1995 and younger Athletes who are 22 years of age and over Athletes who are 21 years of age and over

A player can play for two categories at the Canadian Championship if and only if both competitions are not scheduled on the same weekend. A juvenile (youth) age player can play in the senior category. All junior players must provide proof of age (birth certificate) at the coaches’ meeting. If not, the players are not eligible to play. Any competing team found using an ineligible player at the Canadian Championship will have all their games played with that ineligible player lost by forfeit and have the matter referred to the Disciplinary Committee. 2.6

COACHES

In all categories of the National Championships, there must be at least one non-playing coach taking a place on the bench in each game that satisfies the coaching certification requirements outlined below: Effective with the 2013 National Championships all team officials taking a place on the bench must, at minimum, possess one of the following: 1. 2. 3.

Introduction to Competition – Handball Theory A & B Introduction to Competition Evaluation – Handball

Effective with the 2015 National Championships at least one team official taking a place on the bench must, at minimum, possess one of the following: 1. 2.

Full Level II Certification for Handball (under the former NCCP model) Full completion of the Introduction to Competition stream (Technical, Theory, Evaluation)

Additional team officials, beyond the one fully certified coach, who have not previously coached at the nationals, must at minimum possess one of the following: 1. 2. 3.

Introduction to Competition – Handball Theory A & B Introduction to Competition Evaluation – Handball

Additional team officials, beyond the one fully certified coach, who have previously coached at the nationals, must have at minimum one of the following: 1. 2.

Full Level II Certification for Handball (under the former NCCP model) Full completion of the Introduction to Competition stream (Technical, Theory, Evaluation)

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Foreign teams (as recognized by the CTHF) competing at the National Championships are not bound by the coaching certification requirements. Exemptions will only be granted by the CTHF Management Committee for exceptional circumstances and will be granted at a cost of $250.

III.

COMPETITION

3.1

TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION AND COMPETITION MANAGEMENT The CTHF will appoint a liaison person from the host community, or surrounding area, to ensure that all preparations and plans, as well as facilities, are within and in accordance with the Canadian Team Handball Federation Rules and the International Handball Federation Rules. Prior to the commencement of the competition, and at an appointed time suitable to all parties concerned, coaches and referees will meet separately to review rule changes, select uniform colours for the duration of the tournament and any other business deemed relevant to the efficient conduct of the championships. The meeting for all coaching staff will be chaired by the Technical representative of the CTHF or designate. The meeting for the referees shall be chaired by the V.P. Officials, CTHF or designate.

3.2

COMMITTEES The Technical/Disciplinary Committee shall consist of the following persons: -

Chief Operating Officer - CTHF representative or designate; V.P. Officials - CTHF representative or designate; Technical Director of the Organizing Committee (or an appointee).

The duties of the Technical/Disciplinary Committee are: -

To ensure that all teams, players and officials abide by the rules set forth in this document; To act as a jury regarding interpretation of playing or competition rules; To act as jury regarding protests and disqualifications. The decision of the Technical/Disciplinary Committee on protests and disqualifications will be decided by a majority vote, during which the representatives of the team or Provincial Team Handball Federation concerned shall neither be present nor take part. Any decision reached by the Technical/Disciplinary Committee is final and cannot be appealed.

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3.3

COMPETITION PLAN After the reception of all entries, a final schedule shall be sent to all Provincial Team Handball Federations at least fifteen (15) days prior to the start of the competition within a specific category. At least four (4) teams must be registered in order to organize a competition in a specific category. The CTHF shall be responsible for the development of the Canadian Championship schedule in collaboration with the Organizing Committee. The competition schedule must be completed by April 15th, 2015. The Canadian Team Handball Federation reserves the right to alter, revise or amend the schedule as deemed necessary. Consideration shall be given to the following factors in the preparation of the schedule: -

A minimum of 3 hours between games; Two games per day per team; If travel between sites is required, equal distribution of travel; If courts have varying playing surfaces, all teams should have the opportunity to play on all surfaces. All games must start on time according to the official schedule. Any team not ready to play at the scheduled time and place shall forfeit the game by a score of 10:0. If the schedule of games or the location must be changed during the competition, then the affected teams must be provided with adequate notice. The team roster of sixteen (16) players and four (4) team delegates for each game must be submitted to the scorer's table in the designated gymnasium at least twenty (20) minutes to the start of the game. The competition schedule shall be designed in a fair manner, with the duration of the games following the international rules: 2 X 30 minutes for senior, 21 and under men’s and 20 and under women’s categories. For the youth category, the duration of the game will be 2 X 25 minutes.

Only the CTHF can approve a change in the duration of the games. 3.4

COMPETITION FORMAT For the Preliminary rounds, the scores will be evaluated as follows: Match won: 2 points Match tied: 1 point - for each team Match lost: 0 point Classification will be made according to the points accumulated. If two (2) or more teams are tied after all matches have been played, the final classification shall be decided as follows: i)

Should 2 teams be tied, the result of the match between the respective teams shall determine the standing.

ii)

Should 3 or more teams be tied, the team with the greatest goal difference of only the games between the tied team(s) shall be the higher placed team.

iii)

Should 2 or more teams still be tied the team with the greatest goal difference shall be declared the winner, results of all games shall be considered.

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Goal difference is determined by goals for, minus goals against. TEAM A 20 for - 10 against = +10 TEAM B 21 for - 12 against = +9 TEAM A WINS iv)

Should 2 or more teams still be tied, the team with the lowest goals against shall be declared the winner, results of all games shall be considered.

v)

If classification is still not possible, it will be decided by lot. Lots will be drawn on the spot by the CTHF representative, if possible in the presence of the representatives of the teams concerned.

In all cases, (Round Robin or otherwise), a minimum number of four games and a maximum number of eight games per team, with at least a final round between the two teams with the best record, may be scheduled. The CTHF shall have the authority to decide whether a final round shall or shall not take place regardless of format used. In games where a winner must be declared, the following rule will be applied to all undecided matches: a)

In drawn matches in the final round - after an intermission of 5 minutes - a first period of extra time of (2 x 5) minutes without interval, with change of ends will be played.

b)

If the match is still not decided, after an intermission of 5 minutes, a second period of extra time of (2 x 5) minutes without interval, with change of ends will be played.

c)

If the match is still drawn, the teams will proceed to Penalty Throw Format: i)

For the penalty throws, each team shall nominate five eligible players who ill take it in alternate turns with their opponents to throw once each. A list of the names and numbers of the throwers has to be handed in to the referees. The five players may throw in any sequence. The goalkeeper may be chosen to change at will. The referees shall decide which goal is to be used and toss for the team to start.

ii)

The team which wins the toss, throws first. If the game is undecided after the first round of throws, five chosen players (either the same five players, or a change of one to five players on a new list shall continue to throw until a result is achieved" in this case means: (1) if for example the team throwing first fails to score, the other team must score to win, and (2) if the team throwing first scores and the other fails to score, the first team wins. The same system will be followed up until a decision is reached.

Players who have been sent off or disqualified are not allowed to throw penalties. Bad conduct during the penalty throws shall be punished without exception by disqualification. If a player becomes injured, an eligible substitute must be nominated and given to the referees. While penalties are being thrown, only the player taking the throw, the defending goalkeeper and the referees are allowed on that half of the court being used.

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3.5

WITHDRAWAL OF TEAMS If a team should withdraw after having officially entered the Championship, that Team's Provincial Team Handball Federation shall lose the entry fee and the good\performance bond and will be assessed a further one thousand dollars ($1000) fine payable to the CTHF.

3.6

MANDATORY PARTICIPATION AT THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP A Fine of $1 000 will be charge to the province that doesn’t respect the motion requesting their participation at the Senior Championships. The identified provinces are: Alberta, Quebec and Saskatchewan.

3.7

FORFEIT OF GAMES Any team forfeiting a game during the competition for reasons not considered valid by the Technical/Disciplinary Committee, shall not receive any medals or diplomas, regardless of the points accumulated during the competition. They shall further be placed in last place in their category, regardless of the points accumulated during the competition. They will also lose their conduct\performance bond of two hundred dollars ($200), and the Provincial Team Handball Federation will be assessed a further three hundred dollars ($300) fine payable to the CTHF who will reimburse the host organizing body for the lost gymnasium time for the unplayed match(s). Additional penalties to the Provincial Team Handball Federation concerned may be assessed by the Management Committee of the CTHF.

3.8

PROTEST The following items are not cause for a protest: a) b) c) d)

place, date or time of match; appointment of referees; and referee's decisions which comply with the Canadian Team Handball Federation Rules and Regulations for the Canadian Championships. team jerseys without a number in front shall be penalize by the lost of their performance bond.

A protest must be given in writing on the back of the score sheet of that specific game and submitted to the referees by an official of the protesting team or Provincial Team Handball Federation, no later than ten (10) minutes immediately after the game is over, that is, before the referees have left the court. The referees will record on the score sheet the time of receiving the protest, sign it and then submit it submit it immediately to a member of the Technical/Disciplinary Committee. The member receiving the protest is responsible for convening the other members of its Committee. The official protest must be accompanied by a protest bond of one hundred dollars ($100), to be paid in cash only, absolutely no cheques. This one hundred dollars ($100) is to be handed to the referees with the signed score sheet at the time of the protest. If the protest is upheld, the bond will then be returned to the Provincial Team Handball Federation in question. However, if the protest is disallowed, then the bond shall be forfeit to the CTHF. The Technical/Disciplinary Committee shall make the decision known before the protesting team's next scheduled game.

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3.9

PENALTIES

A disqualification from one match may not necessarily carry an automatic suspension from that player(s) or team official(s) subsequent game, pending the nature of the disqualification. The referees will follow the IHF rules and file a written report for cases they judged that a stronger sanction should occur. Additional penalties as deemed necessary, will be imposed on any coach or player by the Technical/Disciplinary Committee, based on the game report as presented by the match officials. If a player is disqualified because he/she has received a 2 minute penalty for a third time in a game, it does not have to be brought before the Technical/Disciplinary Committee. In the event of a team's disqualification for the remainder of the game, the team shall lose the game by the score of 10-0. However, if the disqualified team is losing the game by more than ten (10) goals at the time of the disqualification, then the most favourable result for the opponent shall count. Stickum will be restricted to the hands and should not be carried on the body or any piece of equipment. Stickum is to be restricted to the bench area. Players caught be subject to 2 minute penalty. The CTHF will support a “stickum free championship”. If an organizing committee is subject to venue restrictions, the use of stickum or other substances will be banned. 3.10

AWARDS FIRST PLACE

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The title of Canadian Championship, and a gold medal for each player and coaches (not to exceed 20).

SECOND PLACE -

Silver 20).

THIRD PLACE

Bronze medal for each player and coaches (not to exceed 20).

-

medal

for

each

player

and

coaches

(not

to

exceed

"MVP PLAYERS" and first and second "ALL STAR TEAMS" shall be selected for all categories. This selection shall be the responsibility of the Host Committee. The Host Committee shall inform the coaches at the coaches' meeting of the selection process and the procedure for the award ceremonies. 3.11

DOPING CONTROL If an athlete is tested positive at the Canadian Championship under the supervision of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, it will result in a doping infraction but the overall results of the championship will not be affected.

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IV.

EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES AND UNIFORMS

4.1

EQUIPMENT The regulation size and weight handball is to be used for juvenile, junior and senior men's competition (58-60 cm, 425-475 gr.), and the regulation size and weight handball is to be used for juvenile, junior and senior women's competition (54-56 cm, 325-400 gr.). These handballs must be provided by the host organizing committee, and must be sanctioned by the CTHF.

4.2

FACILITIES The organizing Provincial Team Handball Federation shall use only regulation size courts (20m x 40m) for all games of the Canadian Championship. If regulation size courts are not available, then those facilities being used must have the approval of the CTHF. All facilities being used must have either a wood or synthetic surface, and if possible, should be provided with lockers, showers, warm-up areas, bleachers, a scoreboard and clock, and a separate referee's dressing room. Not withstanding all of the above, the CTHF reserves the right to approve or reject all facilities at the Canadian Championship competition if they do not comply with the rules.

4.3

UNIFORMS All court players in a team shall wear identical uniforms, but contrasting to the uniforms of both teams goalkeepers. The players shall be numbered from 1 to 99. The players shall have numbers on the back of their shirts, at least 20 cm high, and on the front, at least 10cm high. The colour of the numbers must contrast with the colour of the uniforms. If the referees are of the opinion that the uniforms of the two teams on the court are likely to cause confusion, the team listed first on the officials score sheet shall change uniforms at the referee's decision. If that team does not have its second set of uniforms immediately available, and the start of the game is unnecessarily delayed, then that team shall forfeit the game by a score of 10:0. Teams having no numbers in front of their jerseys will lose their performance bond.

4.4

STICKUM The use of stickum during the game is authorise if the player respects the IHF rules. If an organizing committee is subject to venue restriction and has to ban the use of stickum or other substances, the host committee must inform all participating provinces 90 days in advance. Teams not complying with this rule will automatically be sanctioned with a 2 minutes suspension.

V.

OFFICIALS

5.1

REFEREES All referees will be selected by the V.P. Officials of the Canadian Team Handball Federation, in consultation with the members of the Officials Development Committee and the Provincial Head Referees. The scheduling of referees for each match shall be the responsibility of the V.P. Officials or designate. Referees must concern themselves with refereeing only, or as evaluators when so appointed.

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February 20th 2015 is the deadline for provincial referees to provide their list of referees for the Canadian Championships. If the deadline is not met by a PTHF, CTHF head referees is entitled to select referees from any other provinces.

5.2

MINOR OFFICIALS All minor officials shall be appointed by the host organizing committee. It shall be the responsibility of the Head Referee of the Host Provincial Team Handball Federation to see that they are well trained in all aspects of their position, including the use of the clock and the scoreboard, the substitution rules and the completion and distribution of the officials score sheets and results. The CTHF may discipline any host Provincial Team Handball Federation for not having properly trained minor officials. This disciplinary action may take the form of that Provincial Team Handball Federation forfeiting all or part of registration fees to the host province.

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FORM 1

A)

2015 CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS

CHAMPIONSHIP

ENTRY

FORM

AND

MINIMUM

STANDARD

Provincial Team Handball Federation: We will be participating in the 2015 Canadian Championship in the following categories (please the number of teams per category):

Categories Youth Women Youth Men 20 and under Women 21 and under Men Senior Women Senior Men

B)

register

Number of teams

MINIMUM STANDARD REQUIREMENTS - 2015 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP In accordance with the 2015 Canadian Championship Rule and Regulations, all participants are in good standing and have met all eligibility criteria. Please complete the statement below, verifying the participants representing your Provincial Team Handball Federation have met the requirements. On behalf of Team Handball Federation, I acknowledge reading, understanding and verifying all the participants representing our Provincial Team Handball Federation in the Canadian Team Handball Federation 2015 Canadian Championship have met or surpassed the Minimum Standard Requirements for participation.

Date

Provincial President

TO BE FULLY COMPLETED BY THE PROVINCIAL TEAM HANDBALL FEDERATION AND RECEIVED BY THE CTHF NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 20th, 2015.

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2015 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ROSTER - FORM 2

Province: Number

_________ Category: Last Name

First Name

________ Date of Birth

Team/Club

Coaching Staff and Delegates Last Name

______ DATE

First Name

Duties

Certification

No. NCCP passport

________________________ PROVINCIAL PRESIDENT

TO BE FULLY COMPLETED AND RECEIVED BY THE CTHF NO LATER THAN APRIL 10th, 2015, FOR 21 AND UNDER MEN’S TEAM AND 20 AND UNDER WOMEN’S TEAM; APRIL 17th, 2015, FOR THE SENIOR TEAMS AND MAY 15th, 2015 (if necessary) FOR THE YOUTH CATEGORY TEAMS.

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