SAHA
MINUTES BOOK
2016-2017 SEASON
Bill Medbery
SAHA Board Secretary
Southern Amateur Hockey Association
Annual Meeting of Registered Association Members
MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING
HELD August 13, 2016
The Annual Summer Meeting of Registered Association Members of the Southern
Amateur Hockey Association (“SAHA”) was called to order by President John Cox on
August 13, 2016 beginning at 8:25 am CST.
Meeting Location:
Embassy Suites Hotel
800 Monroe Street S.W.
Huntsville, AL 35801
MEETING AGENDA
Call to Order – John Cox
Introductions, Roll Call and Seating of Association Member Representatives - John Cox
Publication of Officer’s Reports
President’s Report
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Registrar’s Report
Publication of Standing Committee Reports
ADM Committee Report
Audit Committee Report
College/University Committee Report
Disabled Hockey Committee Report
Discipline and Dispute Resolution Committee Report
Girl’s Committee Report
High School Committee Report
Junior Committee Report
Membership Growth Committee Report
Player Development Committee Report
SafeSport Committee Report
SYTHL Liaison Committee Report
Tier I Committee Report
Youth Committee Report
North Alabama Hockey Association Growth Presentation – Ralph Drensek
USA Hockey Goaltending Development Program – Erik Hudson
Nashville Predators – Liz Wardlaw
Grant Applications – Kevin Cook
Report on Annual USA Hockey Congress – Chris Powers
Coaching, CEP, Rules, ADM Update – Chris Powers
Disabled Hockey – Ed Ragland
Registrar Update – David Polk
Rostering Rules Process for 2017-2018 season – John Cox
SafeSport Program and Training, Bylaw Rule 10-C Update – Rich Bennett
Roll Call of the SAHA Board: Present were 2016-2017 SAHA Directors John Cox,
Richard Bennett, Ed Ragland, Bill Medbery, Don Stone, Jack Flynn, Ryan McCormack,
Paul Petrarca, Kevin Cook, Dennis McGuffie, Yan Kaminsky, and Tim McAlister.
Registrar David Polk, USA Hockey District Director Chris Powers, District Risk
Manager Ship Williams, and Adult Committee Chair Jill Rathert were also in attendance.
President John Cox introduced the Registered Association Members of the Association
and guests. The meeting attendance was 43 Association Members.
2016-2017 SAHA Board Elections – The following Board terms expired in 2016. All
incumbents were nominated to stand for re-election. There were no other nominations
for the Board positions, so the incumbents were unopposed. By proclamation, the Board
members were elected to a new three (3) year term for 2016-2017 year through the 20182019 year.
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John Cox, Tennessee
Ed Ragland, Alabama
Bill Medbery, Georgia
Paul Petrarca, Arkansas
Information Obtained during the Meeting:
Publication of Officer’s Reports and Publication of Standing Committee Reports:
John Cox reported that the Publication of Officer’s Reports and Standing Committee
Reports are available on the SAHA website.
President’s Report – John Cox presented his report on the affairs and accomplishments
of SAHA during the 2015-2016 season, as well as SAHA’s plans and focus for the 20162017 season. Successful, we still need grass roots support to continue to grow the Sport.
All of the Reports for 2015-2016 season are available at the SAHA Website:
http://www.sahaonline.org
Secretary’s Report – Bill Medbery presented the Minutes Book which is the Minutes
records of the Annual Summer Meeting of Registered Association Members of the
Southern Amateur Hockey Association, as well as all SAHA Board meetings and
Conference Calls for the entire 2015-2016 year. The By-Laws were amended at the April
2017 Board Conference Call. The Minutes Book and the By-Laws are available on the
SAHA website at: http://www.sahaonline.org,
Treasurers Report – Don Stone presented the Treasurers Report for 2015-2016 season.
We did not spend our entire budget for the year. Ending asset balance is $118,042.53.
Don Stone presented a detailed 2016-2017 Budget for approval at the afternoon SAHA
Board of Director’s meeting.
There was $28,007.20 spent for Membership Growth Grant awards, and Don encouraged
the Associations to seek developmental grants to accomplish their goals this season. The
Development Grant budget for 2016-2017 will be $36,600. SafeSport training grants are
also available in the next year budget is available for training. There has been funding
for 2 Hardboards per year for past two years, and budget for 2 more Hardboards for this
new season are available to non-profit organizations.
North Alabama Hockey Association Membership Development Recognition from
USA Hockey – NAHA President Ralph Drensek acknowledged USA Hockey’s award to
NAHA for the highest percentage conversion from Try Hockey for Free day in 2015.
NAHA was awarded 60 sets of gear by USA Hockey for conversion under the program.
Huntsville and Decatur were both very successful in converting new players into hockey.
USA Hockey Goaltending Development Program – Erik Hudson from Pelham, AL
gave a presentation about the new USA Hockey program to develop state of the art
goaltending coaching practices.
Little Preds Learn to Play - Liz Wardlaw from the Nashville Predators gave a
presentation about a new learn to play program sponsored by the Nashville Predators.
There will be cost and equipment support for up to 7 rinks to participate in the program.
Liz also presented the details of their free Coaching Symposium on Saturday October 1st.
The Nashville Predators have several programs available to spur hockey development
and ticket sales.
Grant Development Program – Kevin Cook presented the new ideas the Committee has
come up with for 2016-2017. See chart of the six different categories of Program Grants
available for 2016-2017 (hand written from Don Stone. Add SafeSport $5,000). There
will be up to 28 Grants totaling $36,600 in 2016-2017. The Committee will be
monitoring the accountability and performance of the Grants, but the traditional 75%
initial funding 25% upon documentation may not work as well this year. Funding
formats will be determined based upon the situation. The Grant Applications are on the
SAHA website and must be submitted to Kevin Cook by October 1st.
Annual USA Hockey Congress – Chris Powers reported that our District continues to
grow and we are either the third or fourth largest District in USA Hockey. The USA
Hockey website and the USA Hockey Annual Guide have been updated and changes are
highlighted.
The highlights are:
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Registrations continue to grow, the 3rd or 4th largest District
Flex Hockey – less structured programs, none body checking, under USA Hockey
Insurance as long as the players are USA Hockey registered under a coaches
supervision
New Tier II Program application was turned down
Progressive Penalties focus has resulted in fewer penalties and fewer injuries
Disabled Hockey expansion continues
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Multi-Affiliate League structure was complex and have withdrawn that structure
Club Excellence- Online portal system that integrates Associations throughout the
Hockey structure.
Finance Committee - Associations can invest funds under the USA Hockey
Foundation - $50,000 initial investment required which can be withdrawn on 30
days notice
Tier I Hockey Discussion and new Rules – No Tryout for Tier I or Tier II until 48
hours after the last National Championship Game, nor conduct any solicitation
thereof. Violations can be dealt with severely.
Referee’s Report - Jim Dewhurst was in St Louis – John Cox reported that Jim
Dewhurst asked to have the contact for issues to be the local administrator.
Rich Bennett encouraged each Association President to register so that they will receive
game reports and Penalty notices. There has been a considerable increase in the Assault
of Officials 601(f), and USA Hockey has taken serious stances in this penalty type.
These type of penalties show a lack of respect of Officials. Referee’s calling games more
closely now and are resulting in Match Penalties. This infraction results in one year
suspensions from all USA Hockey involvement.
Chris Powers – PeeWee Tier II Tournaments during Tier I has been eliminated in 2017.
Tier I District Tournament will be in Huntsville this year.
No Team roster certification can occur until all Coaches required certifications are
in order. Games played without a proper roster certification will not count as
played.
Risk Management – Skip Williams reported on 1) the process to receive a Certificate of
Insurance requested by the Rinks, 2) Fair indemnity and responsibility clauses, 3)
Participant Accident Insurance, 4) Special Event Sanctions, 5) SafeSport qualifications
and Locker room monitors. (See Skip Williams Handout Information)
Player Development – Jack Flynn went over the purpose and process of Player
Development Camp sessions. SAHA Uses a different approach than the other Affiliates.
SAHA has an unbiased approach and high integrity. Over 200 kids attended in 2015 and
2016. 2016 participants were at the 2016 Camp in Atlanta at The Cooler. Independent
evaluators are recruited to participate in the process. Evaluators from the NE, and
Topeka participated. Lists include jersey colors and numbers, not names. It is 100%
unbiased, which is good but could be bad also. Good process, but not a perfect process.
This year we had a lot of feedback from parents and coaches asking why their children
did not make the selection. The Camp is volunteer driven. It would helpful to have more
of the association’s involvement in the process, especially to run the benches. 2015 was
the highest percentage of participants advancing in the blue gray games. 100% of the
proceeds are reinvested into the kids. In 2017 the Camp will be April 22 and 23 in
Huntsville and in Nashville in 2018.
Disabled Hockey – Ed Ragland reviewed the Disabled Hockey and Sled Hockey
programs, tournaments, and clinics for the 2016-2017 year. Sled Hockey growth
throughout the Affiliate has been in growth mode. Disabilities include physical and
mental disabilities. Military program growth has been strong. Veteran Wounded
Warriors have benefitted from the Sled Hockey Program and the Georgia Sled Hockey
program is listed with the Veterans Affairs Department as an adaptive rehabilitation
program. Blind Hockey is seeing some growth as well. The puck has ball bearings and
makes a sound, and the referees have a horn to warn goalies about shots on goal. USA
Hockey has a $250,000 grant process in $25,000 incremental for sled hockey acquisition.
Knoxville received a $25,000 grant which allowed them to introduce Disabled Knoxville.
Registrars Report –David Polk reported that the Southern District grew by 6.52%
versus USA Hockey nationally at 2.12%. His presentation was a recap of the 2015-2016
season with total registrations of 8,840, broken out by relevant age bracket. He then
presented the 2016-2017 registration process with an emphasis on good planning skills by
the teams to avoid last minute emergency processing requests. What is new for 20162017: Flex Hockey, New Age 15 Classification, Disabled Hockey, Disabled Hockey
over 18, Background Screening, SafeSport renewals.
Proposed By-Law Changes for 2017-2018 for Travel Team Rostering Rules – John
Cox reviewed proposed changes to the SAHA By-Laws in junction with USA Hockey
Tier I changes discussed at the Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs. Tier II focus should
be community based. Rec Rosters should also support community based teams, not as a
mechanism to by-pass rules. There would be waivers exceptions process.
College and University – Paul Petrarca reported that the SEC Tournament and the
SAHA Showcase will be held February 10th 11th, and 12th 2017 at The Ford Ice Center
in Nashville. Showcase games are February 11th and 12th. In 2016, 200 kids applied for
80 slots. In 2016, 68 kids participated, and 24 of them went on the sign on with an SEC
Team. This will be the 6th season and 10 SEC teams will be participating. The SAHA
Showcase takes place the same weekend. SEC coaches coach the teams and there is an
All-Star game. This tournament has been strengthening the SEC and SAHA. Russ
Beatse asked that Hockey Directors please not to schedule games that weekend that
would prohibit a player from participating in the Showcase. The first thing the coaches
ask about is grades, not hockey ability. Russ asked for Tier I team support as well this
year. Applications are sent to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. 7 games over the
weekend. 68 players participated, and 24 made commitments to the Colleges. The cost
is approximately $100.00 for the students.
SafeSport Program –Richard Bennett presented the 2015-2016 SafeSport program
results covering pre-screening to prevent physical, emotional, and sexual abuse including
bullying, hazing, and harassment in Youth Hockey both on and off the ice. 89% of our
Coaches have been certified. 91% of Officials have been certified. We have seen a drop
in Volunteers, down to 48% certification.
A USA Gymnastics documentary film was shown.
USA Hockey takes the place of parents (‘in loco parentis”) while under the care of
hockey programs. It is designed to avoid known predators who might take advantage of
youth. USA Hockey requirements are that all coaches and volunteers with access to
student athletes, to complete the SafeSport training module prior to certification of their
team rosters. Please refer to the SafeSport presentation handed out at the meeting.
See Rich Bennett’s presentation for 2016-2017. The focus for 2016-2017 will be on
Locker room monitors.
Each Association must assign a Safety Director responsible for SafeSport and
Concussion Management compliance. Each Association must report the Safety Director
Coordinator assignment to Bill Medbery by September 1, 2016. Each Association should
also have a Disciplinary Dispute Resolution committee to address disciplinary issues.
SafeSport incidences will now be dealt with at the local level. Organizational issues will
be investigated by the SAHA Affiliate. The Officials will deal with on-ice issues. Office issues though the SafeSport process.
The USA Hockey Bylaw Rule 10 Hearing process is the process is used to investigate
any reported issues. The entire process is on the website:
www.sahaonline.org>resourses>Discipline/Disputes
Complaints increased in 2015 because there is now a process in place to deal with these
issues. Over 900 coaches and volunteers were trained in 2015.
No Team roster certification can occur until all Coaches required certifications are
in order. Games played without a proper roster certification will not count as
played.
Background screenings are required every two years for Coaches and Volunteers who
have access to the youth players.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:43 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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William V. Medbery
Secretary
Southern Amateur Hockey Association
MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 2016 ANNUAL BOARD MEETING
HELD August 13, 2016
The regularly scheduled Annual Summer meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Southern Amateur Hockey Association (“SAHA”) was called to order by President John
Cox on August 13, 2016 beginning at 3:00 pm CST.
Meeting Location:
Embassy Suites Hotel
800 Monroe Street S.W.
Huntsville, AL 35801
MEETING AGENDA
Call to Order
Roll Call
Election of Officer’s
Appointment of Standing Committees
Publication of Minutes
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Roll Call of the SAHA Board: Present were 2016-2017 SAHA Directors John Cox,
Richard Bennett, Ed Ragland, Bill Medbery, Don Stone, Jack Flynn, Ryan McCormack,
Paul Petrarca, Kevin Cook, Dennis McGuffie, Yan Kaminsky, and Tim McAlister.
Registrar David Polk, USA Hockey District Director Chris Powers, and Adult Committee
Chair Jill Rathert were also in attendance.
Election of SAHA Directors – John Cox (Tennessee), Bill Medbery (Georgia), Ed
Ragland (Alabama), and Paul Petrarca (Arkansas) were re-elected by their respective
States for a three-year term beginning in the 2016-2017 seasons.
Election of Officers: President John Cox called for nominations and seconds to elect the
Board’s Officers and Committee Chairs with results as follows:
President
Vice President
Second Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
John Cox
Bill Medbery
Rich Bennett
Bill Medbery
Don Stone
Appointment of Standing Committee Chairs:
American Development Model
Adult
Audit
College/University
Disabled Hockey
Discipline and Dispute Resolution
Girls & Women’s
High SchoolJunior
Membership Growth
Player Development
SafeSport
SYTHL
Tier I
Youth
Curtis ‘Mo’ Morrison
Dennis McGuffie
John Cox
Paul Petrarca
Ed Ragland
Bill Medbery
Tim McAlister
Jack Flynn
Ryan McCormack
Kevin Cook
Jack Flynn
Rich Bennett
Paul Petrarca
Yan Kaminsky
Jack Flynn
Information Obtained during the Meeting:
Secretary Report and Publication of Minutes– Secretary Bill Medbery published the
Annual Minutes Book, which contained the Minutes of the 2015 Annual Membership
Meeting and the Minutes from the Board’s August and Winter meetings as well as the
monthly conference calls during 2015-2016.
Treasurer Report –Don Stone presented the 2016-2017 Plan and Budget. A motion was
made and seconded to approve the Budget and Plan. The Budget and Plan was approved
with eight (8) approved adjustments from the presentation.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
None
The meeting was adjourned at 3:33 pm
Respectfully submitted,
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William V. Medbery
Secretary
Southern Amateur Hockey Association
MINUTES OF Monthly Conference Call
September 18, 2016
A regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Southern Amateur
Hockey Association (“SAHA”) was held on Sunday September 18, 2016 beginning at
8:00 pm EST/7:00 pm CST via conference call.
A quorum of the Board was not achieved. Present at the September 18 meeting were
2015-2016 Directors John Cox, Bill Medbery, Ed Ragland, and Dennis McGuffie, were
in attendance. Also in attendance was Curtis “Mo” Morrison, ADM Committee member.
It was subsequently learned that our conference call provider split us into two separate
calls tonight. In addition to the one call with Bill, Ed, Dennis, Mo, and me there was
another call with Chris Powers, David Polk, Paul Petrarca, Kevin Cook, Rich Bennett and
Russ Beatse. The meeting was rescheduled for Wednesday September 21 and then again
for Sunday September 25th, and the Minutes reflect the extended meeting.
Present for the Sunday September 25th meeting were 2016-2017 Directors John Cox, Bill
Medbery, Rich Bennett, Ryan McCormack, Ed Ragland, Don Stone, Kevin Cook, Jack
Flynn, and Dennis McGuffie. Also in attendance were Chris Powers USA Hockey
District Director, David Polk, SE District Associate Registrar, and Mo Morrison ADM
Committee Chairman.
Conference Call Information: The conference call dial in number is (605) 562-3000. The
participant access code is 300310#.
MEETING AGENDA
Secretary Report
Treasurer Report
Registrar Report
Committee Updates
Old Business
New Business
- Club Excellence Update
- ADM Model Exception Request for the Atlanta Knights
Secretary Report –Bill Medbery distributed the Minutes from the August 13th Annual
Meeting of the Members and the SAHA Board meeting. Those Minutes were approved.
Bill Medbery discussed the rollout of USA Hockey’s Club Excellence program and has
communicated the program the all of the Association’s Presidents for implementation.
Treasurers Report – Don Stone reported that the IRS requires an amendment that upon
dissolution the financial resources be distributed to charitable sources.
Registrar’s Report – David Polk was traveling from Washington, DC during the
conference call Sunday evening. His written report issued in advance is as follows:
3,188 registered players and coaches
3,173 unclaimed registrants (think I will claim them all and I will have the controlling
vote!! JUST KIDDING
Teams:
As of 10am this morning we have:
71 approved teams
19 unapproved teams
4 supplemented teams
The 23 teams not on approved status are for birth certificates and coaches not having
completed their background screening and Safesport requirements. All have been
notified more than once. The next step will be to advise them the entire team is being
redlined and not to resubmit until ALL requirements are met. In the meantime, NO
games will be counted toward the 20-10 rule for national bound teams.
Please keep me informed as quickly as possible regarding the decision or whatever
regarding the mite playing up from another Affiliate, keeping in mind that USAH
requirements are that both Affiliates must approve it.
Thanks,
David
-David F. Polk
Associate Registrar
Southeast District
Information Obtained during the Meeting and abbreviated Committee Reports.
Regular Committee Reports were suspended.:
Ed Ragland mentioned there was a September 30th Disabled Hockey event at the Ford Ice
in Nashville. October will have USA Hockey Sled Tournament. Contact Ed Ragland for
details
Development Grant Process - October 1st is the Grant Programs deadline to have
applications into Kevin Cook.
October 15th is the deadline for all teams to declare National Bound intentions.
SafeSport and Background screening are required every two years. In the prelude to the
2014-2015 season, SAHA did a good job of getting a high percentage of personnel
through the process. There is a need to renew everyone’s SafeSport and background
screening completed. Bill Medbery will send out a notice to all Associations about the
process. On Background screening processes, Data connection between databases is not
complete. Mo Morrison will contact Rich Bennett to get connected.
John Cox reported that Russ Beatse and the SYTHL would prefer to have the Annual
Meeting of the SAHA Members on the June 20h weekend to allow for better scheduling
of SYTHL games. There was a discussion and further follow up is needed.
ADM Model Exception Request for the Atlanta Knights - There was a discussion
about the Atlanta Knights 10 U A2 roster which was submitted with six (6) 8 U players
on the roster. The Atlanta Knights had submitted a brief written request stating that the 8
U play-ups would be needed in order to field a 10 U team due to numerous player leaving
the Maritta Ice Center and going to other rinks. After much discussion, the exception
requested was voted down unanimously.
The SAHA Calendar of Events for the next several months is as follows:
October
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Saturday October 1, 2016 – Deadline for member associations to submit SAHA
Developmental Grant applications
Saturday October 8-9, 2016 – USA Hockey Girl’s Hockey Weekend
Saturday October 15, 2016 – Deadline for member associations to declare Youth
Tier I, and Women’s teams as National Bound and for SAHA to report the
number of National Bound teams by classification and age level to SE District
Saturday October 15, 2016 – Deadline for submitting G/W Game Count waivers
to District G/W Representative
Sunday, October 16, 2016 - SAHA September Conference Call - 8pm
Eastern/7pm Central
November
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Tuesday November 1, 2016 – Last day to provide copies of all Federal and State
tax returns and all State Agency filings to Executive Director of USA Hockey
Tuesday November 1, 2016 - Development Grant Applications reviewed by
Affiliate Grant Committee and recommendations submitted to Affiliate Board.
Tuesday November 1, 2016 – Notification of ruling on Senior C Women’s
waivers and/or G/W Game Count waivers
Tuesday November 1, 2016 – Last day to submit agenda items for USA Hockey
Winter Meeting
Tuesday November 1, 2016 – Last day to submit proposals for USA Hockey rule
changes
Sunday November 6, 2016 – Daylight Savings Time Ends
Saturday November 12, 2016 – USA Hockey “Try Hockey for Free Day”
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Tuesday November 15, 2016 – Affiliate Questionnaire due to Vice President,
USA Hockey
Tuesday November 15, 2016 – Deadline for SAHA to report the number of States
with National Bound High School teams to the SE District
Tuesday November 15, 2016– Deadline for review of member association’s
SAHA Developmental Grant applications are complete, and committee
recommendations are due to the Board
Tuesday November 15, 2016– Nominations open for annual election of District
Director (SE District Guide 6.d)
Sunday November 20, 2016 - SAHA November Conference Call - 8pm
Eastern/7pm Central
Wednesday November 30, 2016 – Deadline for Member Associations to submit
SafeSport Certification of Compliance letter to SAHA SafeSport Coordinator
December
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Thursday, December 1, 2016 – Deadline for member associations to declare
Youth Tier II teams as District Bound
Thursday December 1, 2016 – Deadline for declaring Youth Tier II teams as
National Bound
Thursday, December 1, 2016 – Notification and award of SAHA Developmental
Grants (75% award)
Thursday, December 1, 2016– Last possible day for Tier II teams to remove
players from Tier II rosters for other than injury, financial, or disciplinary issues
Sunday, December 11, 2016 - SAHA December Conference Call - 8pm
Eastern/7pm Central
Saturday December 31, 2016 – Deadline for Affiliates to submit SafeSport
Certification of Compliance letter to USA Hockey
Saturday, December 31, 2016 - Last day to change Youth (Tier I & Tier II), Girls
(Tier I & Tier II), and Women’s National Bound rosters
Saturday, December 31, 2016 - Last day for SAHA to provide copy of current
bylaws, rules, regulations to member associations and to the Standing Director of
USA Hockey
Saturday, December 31, 2016 - Last day for all coaches and referees to complete
and submit “Authorization to Release Information Form” and to be fingerprinted
Saturday, December 31, 2016 - Deadline for all coaches (head and assistants) to
meet the minimum coaching education requirements as set forth in the USA
Hockey Annual Guide (Annual Guide Section V B (2) Page 139-140)
January
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Sunday, January 01, 2017 - Date that local associations are required to remove
from the roster all coaches (head and assistants) that do not meet the minimum
coaching education requirements as set forth in the USA Hockey Annual
Guide V.B (2) page 141
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Sunday, January 01, 2017 - Deadline for Declaring Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia,
Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee Youth Tier II teams as National Bound
Sunday, January 15, 2017 - SAHA January Conference Call - 8pm
Eastern/7pm Central
Sunday, January 15, 2017 - Deadline for State Directors to report Tournament
Committee Chair the number of national bound Tier II teams in each age group
and the date, location, format for their State tournament
Thursday, January 12, 2016-to-Sunday, January 15, 2017 - USA Hockey
Winter Meeting Renaissance Orlando Sea World
Friday, January 13, 2017 - 7 pm to 10 pm - SE District Caucus Meeting
during the USA Hockey Mid-Winter Meeting
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - Receive Block Grant Application from USA Hockey
For your ease of reference, the Committee Chairs for 2016-2017 are as follows:
American Development Model
Adult
Audit
College/University
Disabled Hockey
Discipline and Dispute Resolution
Girls & Women’s
High SchoolJunior
Membership Growth
Player Development
SafeSport
SYTHL
Tier I
Youth
Curtis ‘Mo’ Morrison
Dennis McGuffie
John Cox
Paul Petrarca
Ed Ragland
Bill Medbery
Tim McAlister
Jack Flynn
Ryan McCormack
Kevin Cook
Jack Flynn
Rich Bennett
Paul Petrarca
Yan Kaminsky
Jack Flynn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 pm EST, 7:43 pm CST on Sunday September 25,
2016.
Respectfully submitted,
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William V. Medbery
Secretary
Southern Amateur Hockey Association
MINUTES OF Monthly Conference Call
October 2, 2016
A special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Southern Amateur Hockey
Association (“SAHA”) was held on Sunday October 2, 2016 beginning at 8:00 pm
EST/7:00 pm CST via conference call.
Present at the October 2nd special meeting were 2016-2017 Directors John Cox, Bill
Medbery, Ed Ragland, Tim McAlister, Rich Bennett, Ryan McCormack, Yan Kaminsky,
Don Stone, Kevin Cook, Jack Flynn, and Dennis McGuffie. Also in attendance were
Chris Powers USA Hockey District Director, and David Polk, SE District Associate
Registrar
This was an informational meeting and a working session, not a regular meeting with 30
days advance notice. No voting on any issue took place in this meeting.
Conference Call Information: The conference call dial in number is (605) 562-3000. The
participant access code is 300310#.
MEETING AGENDA
ADM Model Violations – 8 U Players on 10 U Rosters for 2016
The following Associations submitted rosters for 2016 with 8 U Players on 10 U Rosters.
There had been a total of eight (8) Teams from five (5) Association with eighteen (18) 8
U players having been rostered:
Nashville Jr. Predators 9U:
Aliotta, Troy
Kim, Nicholas
Lohse, Hudson
Ozgener, Aidan
Huntsville 10U A2:
Penny, Ethan
Kennesaw 10U Minor:
Harper, Devin
Vayonis, Preston
Duluth 10 U Minor
Trent DiGiovani
Nashville Predators Select:
Prater, Christopher
Nashville Youth Hockey League
Clive Keeler
Atlanta Knights 10 U AA
Enzo Didomenicantonio
Mark Tagg
Approved for Skill 9/20/16
Declined CAHA Player
Atlanta Knights 10 U A2
6 Players not named in David Polk’s 9/20/16 email
Information Obtained during the Meeting:
John Cox gave a verbal update on the situation where David Polk had conducted an audit
and found that 8 U players that were submitted on 10 U rosters for the Associations listed
above. David Polk had subsequently redlined all 8 U players. John Cox felt that the
SYTHL schedule was at risk as a result.
John Cox mentioned that he had spoken with Casey Jorgenson, Counsel for USA
Hockey. Mr. Jorgensen’s advice was that SAHA execute uniform treatment across
Associations to insure fairness.
John Cox took responsibility for the fact the ADM Play-up policy and procedure had not
been well communicated since its inception in the 2013-2014 season. It is believed the
Associations thought they were following the rules. It appears to be a systemic issue.
Actions taken last week include the removal of the redline on player rosters so as not to
disrupt League activities and games while the situation is investigated and a resolution
decided. Bill Medbery sent a formal notice to each Association requesting information
.and if desired, a written request for exception on the 8U players
There was extensive discussion about the governance issues surrounding this situation.
Some of the proposed solutions could include:
1) Better Communication amongst the Board about our policies and awareness of the
Policies
2) Establish a Communication process with the Registrar about rule enforcement
3) Make our policies and rules more clear. This will likely require a re-write of the
Policies and inclusion of them in the SAHA By-Laws. Along with the need for better
By-Laws and communication, we will need a Process for everyone to follow.
4) There will need to be Accountability of the Associations for their actions in regard to
the policy
There was a suggestion that perhaps no more than 20 % of roster be 8 Us. There were
other ideas and potential formulas discussed as well.
Next Steps:
Bill Medbery to process any Exceptions that might result from his correspondence to the
Associations for the Board to Discuss at the October 16th Board conference call.
Chris Powers and Bill Medbery to work on proposed policy and procedure for Play-ups
to be considered for a By-Law amendment
David Polk and Bill Medbery to work to understand the MIC and Atlanta Knights new
roster which was submitted for a series of games with the Ice Bandits at The ICE the
weekend of October 1st.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 pm EST, 8:44 pm CST.
Respectfully submitted,
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William V. Medbery
Secretary
Southern Amateur Hockey Association
MINUTES OF Monthly Conference Call
October 16, 2016
A regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Southern Amateur
Hockey Association (“SAHA”) was held on Sunday October 16th, 2016 beginning at
8:00 pm EST/7:00 pm CST via conference call.
Present at the October 16th regular meeting were 2016-2017 Directors John Cox, Bill
Medbery, Rich Bennett (abstain), Ryan McCormack, Tim McAlister, Yan Kaminsky,
Don Stone (abstain) , Paul Petrarca and Dennis McGuffie (abstain). Also in attendance
was David Polk, SE District Associate Registrar, Mo Morrison, ADM Committee
Chairman, and Russ Beatse, SYTHL President were in attendance.
Subsequent to the meeting, John Cox, President received notice from Free Conference
Call.Com that our Information had changed: The new conference call dial in number is
(641) 715-3680. The participant access code remains: 300310#.
MEETING AGENDA
Secretary Report
Treasurer Report
Registrar Report
Committee Updates
Old Business
New Business
- ADM Model Exception Requests from various Associations
Secretary Report –Bill Medbery distributed the Minutes from the September 18, 21, and
18, 2016 Board Conference Calls as well as the October 2nd Special SAHA Board
Meeting. Those Minutes were approved.
Treasurers Report – Don Stone had nothing new to report.
Registrar’s Report – David Polk had nothing new to report outside of the Age Bracket
Playup requests pending
Information Obtained during the Meeting - Committee Updates:
American Development Model – See Special Report under New Business.
Adult Committee – Ryan McCormack reported that a new Men’s League application
from Huntsville was pending with further information requested and to be reviewed.
Don Stone made an amendment to extend the timeframe for review for an additional
thirty (30) days. The motioned passed but Don Stone abstained from the vote.
Audit Committee – No Report at this time.
College and University Committee – No Report at this time.
Disabled Hockey – No Report at this time.
Discipline and Dispute Resolution – No Report at this time.
Safe Sport – No report at this time
Girls and Women’s Committee – No report at this time.
High School Committee - No Report at this time.
Junior Committee – No report at this time
SYTHL Report – No Report at this time.
Girls Committee – No Report at this time.
High School Committee–– No Report at this time.
Membership Growth Committee – No Report at this time.
Player Development – No Report at this time.
SYTHL Committee – Paul Petrarca reported that the SYTHL season was underway and
there are n issues. Russ Beatse reported that the SYTHL meeting would be held in
August 2017 in conjunction with the SAHA Annual Meeting of Members.
Youth Committee and District Tournaments – No Report at this time.
Juniors – No Report at this time.
Tier I – No report at this time.
Old Business – None
New Business: ADM Model Violations – 8 U Players on 10 U Rosters for 2016. David Polk had
conducted an audit and found that 8 U players that were submitted on 10 U rosters for the
Associations listed above. David Polk had subsequently redlined all 8 U players. Bill
Medbery sent a formal notice to each Association requesting information .and if desired,
a written request for exception on the 8U players. The following list of Play-up
exception requests were received:
The following Associations submitted rosters for 2016 with 8 U Players on 10 U Rosters.
There had been a total of eight (8) Teams from five (5) Association with eighteen (18) 8
U players having been rostered:
Nashville Jr. Predators 9U:
Aliotta, Troy
Kim, Nicholas
Lohse, Hudson
Ozgener, Aidan
Huntsville 10U A2:
Penny, Ethan
Kennesaw 10U Minor:
Harper, Devin
Vayonis, Preston
Duluth 10 U Minor
Trent DiGiovani
Nashville Predators Select:
Prater, Christopher
Nashville Youth Hockey League
Clive Keeler
Atlanta Knights 10 U AA
Enzo Didomenicantonio
Mark Tagg
Approved for Skill 9/20/16
Declined CAHA Player
Atlanta Knights 10 U A2
6 Players not named in David Polk’s 9/20/16 email
The SAHA Play-up policy was acknowledged, and it was determined the Associations,
through the Medbery communication process, had now fulfilled their requirement to give
SAHA notice of Play-up exceptions.
There was discussion about amending the SAHA By-Laws to address more stringent
Play-up rules for the 2017-2018 season.
The SAHA Calendar of Events for the next several months is as follows:
November
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Tuesday November 1, 2016 – Last day to provide copies of all Federal and State
tax returns and all State Agency filings to Executive Director of USA Hockey
Tuesday November 1, 2016 - Development Grant Applications reviewed by
Affiliate Grant Committee and recommendations submitted to Affiliate Board.
Tuesday November 1, 2016 – Notification of ruling on Senior C Women’s
waivers and/or G/W Game Count waivers
Tuesday November 1, 2016 – Last day to submit agenda items for USA Hockey
Winter Meeting
Tuesday November 1, 2016 – Last day to submit proposals for USA Hockey rule
changes
Sunday November 6, 2016 – Daylight Savings Time Ends
Saturday November 12, 2016 – USA Hockey “Try Hockey for Free Day”
Tuesday November 15, 2016 – Affiliate Questionnaire due to Vice President,
USA Hockey
Tuesday November 15, 2016 – Deadline for SAHA to report the number of States
with National Bound High School teams to the SE District
Tuesday November 15, 2016– Deadline for review of member association’s
SAHA Developmental Grant applications are complete, and committee
recommendations are due to the Board
Tuesday November 15, 2016– Nominations open for annual election of District
Director (SE District Guide 6.d)
Sunday November 20, 2016 - SAHA November Conference Call - 8pm
Eastern/7pm Central
Wednesday November 30, 2016 – Deadline for Member Associations to submit
SafeSport Certification of Compliance letter to SAHA SafeSport Coordinator
December
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Thursday, December 1, 2016 – Deadline for member associations to declare
Youth Tier II teams as District Bound
Thursday December 1, 2016 – Deadline for declaring Youth Tier II teams as
National Bound
Thursday, December 1, 2016 – Notification and award of SAHA Developmental
Grants (75% award)
Thursday, December 1, 2016– Last possible day for Tier II teams to remove
players from Tier II rosters for other than injury, financial, or disciplinary issues
Sunday, December 11, 2016 - SAHA December Conference Call - 8pm
Eastern/7pm Central
Saturday December 31, 2016 – Deadline for Affiliates to submit SafeSport
Certification of Compliance letter to USA Hockey
Saturday, December 31, 2016 - Last day to change Youth (Tier I & Tier II), Girls
(Tier I & Tier II), and Women’s National Bound rosters
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Saturday, December 31, 2016 - Last day for SAHA to provide copy of current
bylaws, rules, regulations to member associations and to the Standing Director of
USA Hockey
Saturday, December 31, 2016 - Last day for all coaches and referees to complete
and submit “Authorization to Release Information Form” and to be fingerprinted
Saturday, December 31, 2016 - Deadline for all coaches (head and assistants) to
meet the minimum coaching education requirements as set forth in the USA
Hockey Annual Guide (Annual Guide Section V B (2) Page 139-140)
January
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Sunday, January 01, 2017 - Date that local associations are required to remove
from the roster all coaches (head and assistants) that do not meet the minimum
coaching education requirements as set forth in the USA Hockey Annual
Guide V.B (2) page 141
Sunday, January 01, 2017 - Deadline for Declaring Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia,
Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee Youth Tier II teams as National Bound
Sunday, January 15, 2017 - SAHA January Conference Call - 8pm
Eastern/7pm Central
Sunday, January 15, 2017 - Deadline for State Directors to report Tournament
Committee Chair the number of national bound Tier II teams in each age group
and the date, location, format for their State tournament
Thursday, January 12, 2016-to-Sunday, January 15, 2017 - USA Hockey
Winter Meeting Renaissance Orlando Sea World
Friday, January 13, 2017 - 7 pm to 10 pm - SE District Caucus Meeting
during the USA Hockey Mid-Winter Meeting
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - Receive Block Grant Application from USA Hockey
February
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Saturday, February 4, 2017 - SAHA Winter Meeting:
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Spring Hill Suites Chattanooga
495 Riverfront Pkwy
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone 423-834-9300
Fax 423-834-9301
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday February 10, 11, and 12th, 2017 - SEC Tournament and
College Showcase Events are scheduled at the Ford Ice Center in Nashville, TN.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - Last day to change High School National Bound
rosters (Annual Guide IX.A.6.c - p148)
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - Youth Tier I Applications due for next playing
season (SAHA Bylaws Operating Rules, Policy, and Procedures Section 24.2.4)
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - Nominations open for election of District
Director (SE District Guide 6.d)
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - Credential Books due for all SAHA National
Bound Youth Tier I and Tier II, High School, Girl’s, Women’s and District
Bound Youth Tier II
Friday, February 24, 2017 to Sunday, February 26, 2017 - Hockey Weekend
Across America
Friday, February 24, 2017 to Sunday, February 26, 2017 -SAHA Tier I and
Tier II Play-down
For your ease of reference, the Committee Chairs for 2016-2017 are as follows:
American Development Model
Adult
Audit
College/University
Disabled Hockey
Discipline and Dispute Resolution
Girls & Women’s
High SchoolJunior
Membership Growth
Player Development
SafeSport
SYTHL
Tier I
Youth
Curtis ‘Mo’ Morrison
Dennis McGuffie
John Cox
Paul Petrarca
Ed Ragland
Bill Medbery
Tim McAlister
Jack Flynn
Ryan McCormack
Kevin Cook
Jack Flynn
Rich Bennett
Paul Petrarca
Yan Kaminsky
Jack Flynn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 pm EST, 7:43 pm CST on Sunday October 16, 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
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William V. Medbery
Secretary
Southern Amateur Hockey Association
MINUTES OF Monthly Conference Call
October 16, 2016
A regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Southern Amateur
Hockey Association (“SAHA”) was held on Sunday November 20, 2016 beginning at
8:00 pm EST/7:00 pm CST via conference call.
Present at the November 20th regular meeting were 2016-2017 Directors John Cox, Bill
Medbery, Tim McAlister, Yan Kaminsky, Ed Ragland, Don Stone, and Dennis
McGuffie. Also in attendance was David Polk, SE District Associate Registrar, Mo
Morrison, ADM Committee Chairman, Chris Powers, USA Hockey District Director, and
Brad Prefontaine from the Atlanta Knights Association.
The new conference call dial in number is (641) 715-3680. The participant access code
remains: 300310#.
MEETING AGENDA
Secretary Report
Treasurer Report
Registrar Report
Committee Updates
Old Business
New Business
- ADM Play up Status and Future Recommendations
- By-Law Amendment to conform with IRS 501(c)3 Status
- By-Law Proposal from Clayton Giffen, Nashville Junior Predators
- February Winter Meeting Notice Reminder
Secretary Report – Bill Medbery distributed the Minutes from the October 16, 2016
Board Conference Call. Those Minutes were approved.
Treasurers Report – Don Stone made a motion to accept a By-Law Amendment
following section 3.4 of the By-Laws. The motion was accepted and passed. The
following language is hereby incorporated into Section 3 of the SAHA By-Laws as a new
subsection 3.5:
“Upon the dissolution of this organization, assets shall be distributed for one or more
exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code,
or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the
federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose.”
Mr. Stone reported the tax return is due on December 15th. The accountants will send a
draft and there will be a review period by the Board on December 13th. The Tax Return
will be filed on December 15th.
Registrar’s Report – David Polk reported that SAHA had 5,690 registered Players and
419 registered Coaches. Managers and Volunteers have not been totaled. There are149
approved Teams, of which 3 are approved with redline status as the Coaches have not
completed background screening. District Director Chris Powers asked how does that
compare to 2015? David Polk will research.
David Polk reported that District Registrar Mark Bodner’s health is not good, and he has
taken over his duties. All Registrar information for the District now needs to go to David
Polk. John Coleman is the Co-Treasurer and will take on those responsibilities. There
was a question as to whether there are any payments due to the District by SAHA? John
Cox and Don Stone to follow up on.
Information Obtained during the Meeting and Committee Updates:
American Development Model – Mo Morrison reported that there is a need for an
enhanced ADM Adherence Policy and a more robust Play-UP exception Policy in light of
the recent audit and number of play-up exceptions noted within SAHA. John Cox, Mo
Morrison, Chris Powers and Bill Medbery will review policy options for presentation at
the December Meeting. CAHA Policy to be considered.
Adult Committee – Ed Ragland reported on the new group in Huntsville, AL that
requested SAHA Membership. He reported that North Alabama Hockey Association
(NAHA) is against that group’s membership and tried to broker a potential solution. The
groups have not come together recently, and so the Tennessee Directors are not at a point
to make a recommendation to the SAHA Board. They are considered to be an organized
pick-up-game group. Three quarters of them play in NAHA currently. Most are
considered USA Hockey members. John Cox reviewed SAHA policy as agreed upon in
the April 16, 2016 version of the SAHA By-Laws for new members. There was a
discussion about Directors presenting the facts, then the Board decides. Alabama
Directors do not have the latitude to stop this organization, but they will bring the facts to
the Board and try to direct the best market results. Everyone agreed.
Audit Committee – Mr. Stone reported the tax return is due on December 15th. The
accountants will send a draft and there will be a review period by the Board on December
13th. The Tax Return will be filed on December 15th.
College and University Committee – No Report at this time.
Disabled Hockey – Ed Ragland reported that the Nashville Predators hosted a recent
disabled hockey event at Ford Ice Center. USA Hockey was impressed with the Predators
devotion to the disabled. Nashville Sled Preds won their Division. Nashville won
plaudits for hosting such a great event.
Discipline and Dispute Resolution – Bill Medbery reported that the only DDR incident
included a GSHL Collins Hill Player who received a Match Penalty for Slew Foot and
Intent to Injure. The player accepted and is serving a 3 game suspension in lieu of a
hearing.
Safe Sport – No report at this time
Girls and Women’s Committee – Tim McAlister reported that SAHA would have a
Women’s team going to Districts this year.
High School Committee - No Committee Report at this time. John Cox reported on
USA Hockey High School National Declaration process. November 15th was the
reporting deadline for the declaration process. It was subsequently learned that the
process is a “first come, first served” process. Although Tennessee declared two teams,
they did not make it into the tournament because the available slots were already filled.
Junior Committee – No report at this time
Membership Growth Committee – Don Stone reviewed the Membership Growth
spreadsheet and the Committee’s recommendations. There were 5 requests for the two
“Learn To Play Hockey” slots. There was a discussion to go ahead and fund all 5 of the
requests in the 1st half of the year, and see what the 5 Associations do in the first half.
There was an acceptance of this budget risk. But we have $$ on hand from prior years.
This proposal will establish reporting and recording criteria and will meet accountability
for follow up from the Associations. The follow up process will include a questionnaire
from the Association with a decision matrix and an accountability requirement. Medbery
Motion, Ragland second. Motion passed to accept the Committee’s recommendation.
Player Development – It was reported that plans are in place for 2017. Nashville will
host the Player Development session on the either of the following weekends in March of
12/13 or 17/18 or 19/20.
SYTHL Committee – No Report at this time.
Youth Committee and District Tournaments – No Report at this time.
Tier I – There was a general discussion about the By-Law proposal sponsored by
Clayton Giffen, President of the Nashville Junior Predators. His proposal was to align
SAHA’s Tier I policy with USA Hockey’s new policy. SAHA’s requires team
representation at all age levels, and Giffen’s proposal eliminates the all age bracket
requirements.
Yan Kaminsky, Don Stone, Chris Powers and John Cox will form the committee to
review the Clayton Giffen request to eliminate SAHA’s more restrictive guidelines. We
should look at Tier I tryouts to make sure we are not restricting our Tier I players and
limiting their options for Tier II opportunities.
Tier II - Mo Morrison conducted a discussion about changing the dates in May for the
weekend Try-outs for 2017-2018. Options discussed were to have Tier II tryouts a few
days earlier next year, and a longer tryout period, and signing dates within a specific
timeframe. There are always conflicts with the May Holiday weekend at the end of the
month. It was determined the Atlanta Market is different from Nashville and from smaller
markets, and has its’ own set of issues. It was determined to establish a committee to
flush this out more in detail and report back later. Mo Morrison and Brad Prefontaine
will coordinate with Tim McAlister and Eric Hudson.
Old Business – None
New Business: ADM Model Violations – 8 U Players on 10 U Rosters for 2016. Bill Medbery
presented the two new requests from the Atlanta Knights. Brad Prefontaine said he would
get back to the Board as perhaps only one of the two submitted were of the proper skill
level. Subsequent to the meeting, the Atlanta Knights pulled the exception requests for
David Levinsohn and Hudson Wagner.
Chris Powers reviewed the totality of play-ups across the league and asked Brad
Prefontaine why there are so many play-ups at the 8 U and 10 U age brackets at the
Marietta Ice Center. CAHA has a no travel players playing up rule. If SAHA had no
tolerance for play-ups, how would it affect the Atlanta Knights. It would most likely hurt
the Knights.
Next Board Conference Call - Sunday, December 11, 2016 - SAHA December
Conference Call - 8pm Eastern/7pm Central
The SAHA Calendar of Events for the next several months is as follows:
November
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Tuesday November 1, 2016 – Last day to provide copies of all Federal and State
tax returns and all State Agency filings to Executive Director of USA Hockey
Tuesday November 1, 2016 - Development Grant Applications reviewed by
Affiliate Grant Committee and recommendations submitted to Affiliate Board.
Tuesday November 1, 2016 – Notification of ruling on Senior C Women’s
waivers and/or G/W Game Count waivers
Tuesday November 1, 2016 – Last day to submit agenda items for USA Hockey
Winter Meeting
Tuesday November 1, 2016 – Last day to submit proposals for USA Hockey rule
changes
Sunday November 6, 2016 – Daylight Savings Time Ends
Saturday November 12, 2016 – USA Hockey “Try Hockey for Free Day”
Tuesday November 15, 2016 – Affiliate Questionnaire due to Vice President,
USA Hockey
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Tuesday November 15, 2016 – Deadline for SAHA to report the number of States
with National Bound High School teams to the SE District
Tuesday November 15, 2016– Deadline for review of member association’s
SAHA Developmental Grant applications are complete, and committee
recommendations are due to the Board
Tuesday November 15, 2016– Nominations open for annual election of District
Director (SE District Guide 6.d)
Sunday November 20, 2016 - SAHA November Conference Call - 8pm
Eastern/7pm Central
Wednesday November 30, 2016 – Deadline for Member Associations to submit
SafeSport Certification of Compliance letter to SAHA SafeSport Coordinator
December
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Thursday, December 1, 2016 – Deadline for member associations to declare
Youth Tier II teams as District Bound
Thursday December 1, 2016 – Deadline for declaring Youth Tier II teams as
National Bound
Thursday, December 1, 2016 – Notification and award of SAHA Developmental
Grants (75% award)
Thursday, December 1, 2016– Last possible day for Tier II teams to remove
players from Tier II rosters for other than injury, financial, or disciplinary issues
Sunday, December 11, 2016 - SAHA December Conference Call - 8pm
Eastern/7pm Central
Saturday December 31, 2016 – Deadline for Affiliates to submit SafeSport
Certification of Compliance letter to USA Hockey
Saturday, December 31, 2016 - Last day to change Youth (Tier I & Tier II), Girls
(Tier I & Tier II), and Women’s National Bound rosters
Saturday, December 31, 2016 - Last day for SAHA to provide copy of current
bylaws, rules, regulations to member associations and to the Standing Director of
USA Hockey
Saturday, December 31, 2016 - Last day for all coaches and referees to complete
and submit “Authorization to Release Information Form” and to be fingerprinted
Saturday, December 31, 2016 - Deadline for all coaches (head and assistants) to
meet the minimum coaching education requirements as set forth in the USA
Hockey Annual Guide (Annual Guide Section V B (2) Page 139-140)
January
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Sunday, January 01, 2017 - Date that local associations are required to remove
from the roster all coaches (head and assistants) that do not meet the minimum
coaching education requirements as set forth in the USA Hockey Annual
Guide V.B (2) page 141
Sunday, January 01, 2017 - Deadline for Declaring Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia,
Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee Youth Tier II teams as National Bound
Sunday, January 15, 2017 - SAHA January Conference Call - 8pm
Eastern/7pm Central
Sunday, January 15, 2017 - Deadline for State Directors to report Tournament
Committee Chair the number of national bound Tier II teams in each age group
and the date, location, format for their State tournament
Thursday, January 12, 2016-to-Sunday, January 15, 2017 - USA Hockey
Winter Meeting Renaissance Orlando Sea World
Friday, January 13, 2017 - 7 pm to 10 pm - SE District Caucus Meeting
during the USA Hockey Mid-Winter Meeting
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - Receive Block Grant Application from USA Hockey
February
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Saturday, February 4, 2017 - SAHA Winter Meeting:
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Spring Hill Suites Chattanooga
495 Riverfront Pkwy
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone 423-834-9300
Fax 423-834-9301
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday February 10, 11, and 12th, 2017 - SEC Tournament and
College Showcase Events are scheduled at the Ford Ice Center in Nashville, TN.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - Last day to change High School National Bound
rosters (Annual Guide IX.A.6.c - p148)
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - Youth Tier I Applications due for next playing
season (SAHA Bylaws Operating Rules, Policy, and Procedures Section 24.2.4)
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - Nominations open for election of District
Director (SE District Guide 6.d)
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - Credential Books due for all SAHA National
Bound Youth Tier I and Tier II, High School, Girl’s, Women’s and District
Bound Youth Tier II
Friday, February 24, 2017 to Sunday, February 26, 2017 - Hockey Weekend
Across America
Friday, February 24, 2017 to Sunday, February 26, 2017 -SAHA Tier I and
Tier II Play-down
For your ease of reference, the Committee Chairs for 2016-2017 are as follows:
American Development Model
Adult
Audit
College/University
Disabled Hockey
Discipline and Dispute Resolution
Girls & Women’s
High SchoolJunior
Membership Growth
Player Development
SafeSport
SYTHL
Tier I
Youth
Curtis ‘Mo’ Morrison
Dennis McGuffie
John Cox
Paul Petrarca
Ed Ragland
Bill Medbery
Tim McAlister
Jack Flynn
Ryan McCormack
Kevin Cook
Jack Flynn
Rich Bennett
Paul Petrarca
Yan Kaminsky
Jack Flynn
The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 pm EST, 9:02 pm CST on Sunday November 20th,
2016.
Respectfully submitted,
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William V. Medbery
Secretary