Format of policy page revised July 23. 2005 for posting on web site

Policy Number

Policy Name

Effective Date

Latest Revision Date

Reapproved

0001

Tryouts

04/24/2003

04/19/2005

04/19/2005

0002

Alternates

11/10/1998

4/19/2005

4/19/2005

0003

Playing Time

11/10/1998

03/12/2003

03/12/2003

0004

Minimum Age

11/10/1998

N/A

03/12/2003

0005

Outstanding Balance

08/06/1998

03/12/2003

03/12/2003

0006

Out of Town Goalies

08/06/1995

06/14/2005

06/14/2005

0007

State Championship Jackets

06/08/1998

N/A

03/12/2003

0008

Student Coaches

10/15/1997

03/12/2003

03/12/2003

0009

Hotel Rooms

10/15/1997

04/19/2005

04/19/2005

0010

Clinic requirement

06/11/1997

03/12/2003

03/12/2003

0011

Skating Up

07/1993

04/19/2005

04/19/2005

0012

Equipment Requirements

08/1990

03/12/2003

03/12/2003

0013

Coaching and the Board

03/10/1998

N/A

03/12/2003

0014

Misconducts/ Match Penalties

03/10/1988

03/12/2003

03/12/2003

0015

Assistant Coaches

10/23/1987

03/12/2003

03/12/2003

0016

Hospitality

08/06/1987

N/A

03/12/2003

0017

Minimum Roster

09/10/1985

03/12/2003

03/12/2003

0018

Injuries and Tryouts

09/10/1985

03/12/2003

03/12/2003

0019

Monthly Meetings

08/06/1985

07/29/1986

03/12/2003

0020

Powerskate

08/15/1985

N/A

03/12/2003

0021

Schedules

08/15/1985

N/A

03/12/2003

0022

Coaching Assistants

08/15/1985

N/A

03/12/2003

0023

Medical Clearance

11/15/1984

N/A

03/12/2003

0024

Returning Players

03/12/2003

N/A

03/12/2003

0025

Goalies

03/12/2003

N/A

03/12/2003

0026

Zero Tolerance

03/12/2003

N/A

03/12/2003

Policy Number: 0001 Subject: Tryouts Approved By: Doug Farrington Vice President 4/24/2002 Re-approved By: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 Revised By: Rick Orser Vice President 04/19/2005 All players who try out for and are selected to play on any team will be required to play for that team. No player may opt out of playing for a team once selected. All players must participate in every tryout session for the team they are trying out for. The Board of Directors reserves the right to excuse a player from a session for “Just Cause” only. All players must state their intentions to tryout before or at the “FINAL” registration of the year. The FINAL registration will be advertised as such. Registrations may be taken at tryouts only if there are openings. The Board of Directors will decide on a case by case basis if a registration will be taken.

Policy Number: 0002 Subject: Alternates Approved By: Doug Farrington President: 11/10/1998 Revision #1: John Mendes: 9/27/1999 Revision #2: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 Revision #2 Rick Orser Vice President: 04/19/2005: A board policy was passed that alternates will be a player within our program who has been chosen by a head coach of a higher team that is being brought up on a temporary basis to play with the higher team. (e.g. from a “B” team to an “A” team or a “C” team to a “B” team. The commitment of an alternate is to honor his/her original teams’ obligation first. The player must play games and practice with that team first. Any alternate cannot participate in more than 9 games per season with the higher team. It is the responsibility of the Head Coach to report any use of an alternate (games or practice) in advance to the President or Vice President of the Association. This policy is critical for protecting team rosters and player eligibility.

Policy Number: 0003 Subject: Playing Time Approved By: John Mendes Jr. Vice President 11/10/1998

Revision: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 Policy: All skaters chosen for an: “A” team must play a reasonable amount of time in each game. There may be times (such as state tournament and close games) when playing time may be less than the normal, but every player must hit the ice in each game. It is suggested that a reasonable amount of time consist of a minimum of once per period. For the goalies, a minimum of one period every other game is suggested. Revision: All references to A1 and B1 teams have been removed.

Policy Number: 0004 Subject: Minimum Age Approved By: John Mendes Jr. Vice President 11/10/1998 Re-approved By: Vasso Pierne Vice President : 03/12/2003 A youngster must be 4 years old as of Dec. 31 of the registration year to be able to register in Hamden Youth Hockey. This may be waived at the Board of Directors discretion.

Policy Number: 0005 Subject: Outstanding Balances Approved By: Desi Bohan Vice President 08/06/1998 Revision: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 A Policy was passed that any money that is owed the association from the previous year must be paid in full at registration before the start of the new season. A player may not power skate or tryout for a team until said balance is paid in full. Revision: The Outstanding balance is a FAMILY obligation. The FAMILY BALANCE must be paid in full before ANY player in a family is allowed to register. Also no releases will be given to a player until the FAMILY BALANCE is paid in full.

Policy Number: 0006 Subject: Out Of Town Goalies Approved By: Desi Bohan Vice President : 08/06/1995 Re-approved By: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003

Repealed By: Timothy Lee President : 06/14/2005 When a goalie from outside Hamden Youth Hockey is needed to meet the needs of the program, that goalie shall be placed on the lowest team in that level so that the Hamden player is given first preference. This shall be done on a yearly basis and the goalie coming into the program for that year must be informed of this policy. Repealed when the program was opened.

Policy Number: 0007 Subject: State Championship Jackets Approved By: Desi Bohan Vice President 06/08/1998 Re-approved By: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 Policy: Starting with the 1998-99 season, a team that wins its division state championship will be allotted $25.00 per player and $25.00 for two (2) coaches towards the purchase of jackets.

Policy Number: 0008 Subject: Student Coaches Approved By: Desi Bohan Vice President 10/15/1997 Revision: Vasso Pierne Vice President : 03/12/2003 Only high school players or who are no longer with Hamden Youth Hockey are allowed on the ice to participate as a coach in a team practice to a maximum of five (5) players. Players must receive permission from the Board of Directors before they can go out on the ice. No players presently playing for Hamden Youth Hockey can practice or go out on the ice with another team once teams have been picked. Revision: At the discretion of the clinic director, High School players may help in the clinic.

Policy Number: 0009 Subject: Hotel Rooms Approved By: Desi Bohan Vice President 10/15/1997 Re-approved By: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 Revised: Rick Orser Vice President: 04/19/2005

A board policy was adopted that only coaches who do not have children in the program will be entitled to be paid for their hotel room for any out of state tournaments the program participates in. This payment shall only apply to 1 Head Coach per team.

Policy Number: 0010 Subject: 2 Year Clinic Requirement Approved By: Desi Bohan Vice President 06/11/1997 Revision: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 All first year skaters in the program must do one year of clinic regardless of age or will be placed at the appropriate level at the discretion of the Board of Directors. A first year player who has come from another program and who has already skated with that program can be placed on a team at their level.

Policy Number: 0011 Subject: Skating Up a Level Approved By: Marie Cusano Vice President 07/1993 Revisions: Rick Orser Vice President 09/01/2003, 04/19/2005 All players must skate at their age level as determined by USA Hockey. In the event of an emergency ie shortage of goalies at a higher level and a surplus is available at a lower level the Board of Directors reserves the right to move a player dependent on parent approval.

Policy Number: 0012 Subject: Equipment Requirements Approved By: Mark Vece Vice President 08/1990 Revision: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 All HYHA players must be fully equipped for practice and games. This includes clinic players. All HYHA players must wear neck guards in all practices and games. All Squirt; Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget players must wear mouth guards that are attached to their facemasks. Revision: Incorporated 2 policies and added squirts.

Policy Number: 0013 Subject: Coaches and the Board Approved By: Linda L. Sheehan Vice President 03/10/1988 Reapproved By: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 An active coach cannot run for or serve on the Board of Directors. Exceptions can be made in the event of an emergency.

Policy Number: 0014 Subject: Misconducts Approved By: Linda L. Sheehan Vice President 03/10/1988 Revised By: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 Misconduct’s/Match Penalties 1st game misconduct, any player receiving a game misconduct is automatically suspended for 1 game and 1 practice. 2nd game misconduct, a player must appear before the Board of Directors to be reinstated, or face a possible 30-day suspension from the time of the infraction. 3rd game misconduct or match penalty, the player must appear before the Board of Directors to be reinstated and could face possible disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the program.

Policy Number: 0015 Subject: Assistant Coaches Approved By: Linda L. Sheehan Vice President 10/23/1987 Reapproved By: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 A coach must submit a list of his designated assistants (Max 3) to the Board. Any other individual that wishes to assist must have the President’s permission.

Policy Number: 0016 Subject: Hospitality

Approved By: Linda L. Sheehan Vice President 08/06/1987 Reapproved By: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 All future donations (i.e. Flowers, fruit baskets) will be assessed on an individual basis. Criteria being the person’s contribution to Hamden Youth Hockey.

Policy Number: 0017 Subject: Minimum Roster Approved By: Frank Richardson Vice President 09/10/1985 Revision: Vasso Pierne Vice President

03/12/2003

Any registered team of Hamden Youth Hockey must consist of a minimum of eleven (11) players at the start of any season.

Policy Number: 0018 Subject: Injuries and Tryouts Approved By: Frank Richardson Vice President 09/10/1985 Revision: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 If a child has an injury or is under the care of a doctor, which would prevent him or her from “A” or “B” tryouts, the coach may pick the player after consultation with the Board. Or the player may have an independent tryout when medically able at the discretion of the Board. The coach must be informed before the tryout.

Policy Number: 0019 Subject: Monthly Meetings Approved By: Earl Troy Vice President 08/06/1985 Revision By:

07/29/1986

Reapproved By: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 The Board adopted a policy that all monthly meetings and the agenda for that night are posted, and the first hour of the meeting is open to the membership. Revision: In addition it was decided that seven (7) days notice is to be given.

Policy Number: 0020 Subject: Powerskate Approved By: Frank Richardson Vice President 08/15/1985 Re-approved By: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 A board policy was passed, stating that all skaters must power skate in their proper age group, with no exceptions.

Policy Number: 0021 Subject: Schedules Approved By: Frank Richardson Vice President 08/15/1985 Reapproved By: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 A board policy was set stating that all teams of Hamden Youth Hockey, must adhere to all games that are scheduled. Any team that does not comply with this policy will face disciplinary action by the Board.

Policy Number: 0022 Subject: Assistant Coaches Approved By: Frank Richardson Vice President 08/15/1985 Re-approved By: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 A Board policy was passed that stated all assistant coaches are to be picked by the head coach and approved by the Board.

Policy Number: 0023 Subject: Medical Clearance Approved By: Donna Belcher President 11/15/1984 Re-approved By: Vasso Pierne Vice President : 03/12/2003 Players who have been injured or suffered a serious illness, and who have sought treatment by a member of the medical profession may be precluded from resuming normal Hamden Youth Hockey Association activities when in the best judgment of the Board of Directors that player, or other players, may be considered to be at risk. Parents or guardians are requested to seek appropriate medical advice regarding the resumption of hockey activities.

If a player is considered to be at risk, even though a parent or guardian assumes all liability, the Hamden Youth Hockey Association Board of Directors reserves the right to make a final determination as to whether that player will be allowed on the ice.

Policy Number: 0024 Subject: Returning Players Approved: Vasso Pierne Vice President 03/12/2003 Any player who has left HYHA for another program and is of high school age and eligible to try out for a high school team and comes back at the Bantam or Midget level, must pay the full years registration fee at the time of registration. They will not be allowed to powerskate or tryout until fees are paid in full. No refunds will be given if the player decides to leave before the season has ended.

Policy Number: 0025 Subject: Goalies Approved By: Vasso Pierne Effective Date: 03/12/2003 For all “A” and “B” teams at the squirt level and above, once a player completes the tryout process as a goalie and is placed on a team, that player must remain as a goalie for the remainder of the season. Any HYHA goalie at Pee Wee level or greater must provide their own equipment and return any HYHA provided equipment to the organization or be assessed the replacement value of the equipment. If a player chooses to leave the program, the equipment must be returned before a release will be issued.

Policy Number: 0026 Subject: Zero Tolerance Approved By: Vasso Pierne Effective Date: 03/12/2003 The Board of Directors reserves the right to terminate a player or family member from HYHA and sponsored events for just cause. No abuse of anyone will be tolerated. This includes but is not limited to, players, coaches, officials, fans or league officials.