GOALS OF THE LEAGUE

The goals of the Kamloops Women’s Hockey League (KWRHL) are to foster FUN, FITNESS, and FRATERNAL FRIENDSHIPS.

LEAGUE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND POWERS

The KWRHL directors shall consist of:

1) At least one representative from each team. Each team may have a maximum of two reps attend league meetings, one being an alternate, but each team will only have one vote on KWRHL decisions. Team representatives will be chosen by each team.

2) Non-voting executive elected by the directors to manage league administration: registrar, secretary, treasurer, website manager, referee scheduler, disciplinary board, skills coordinator, game scheduler, scorekeeper scheduler, and media liaison.

PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES

• All players must be registered with the KWRHL
• Minimum Age to join the KWRHL is 17 years as of December 31 of registration year.
• Registration fee covers the cost of ice time, referees, timekeepers, insurance, administration, and honorariums.
• Player’s List —players must submit address changes and new contact information to the KWRHL registrar as soon as possible.

TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

• Number of Players — each team must have a minimum of 15 eligible skaters on its roster and one goalie.
• Team Rosters will be determined by the KWRHL executive after all KWRHL fees are paid in September.
• Team Selection will be determined by KWRHL executive. The skill-rating scale is a tool to assist with player placements. An effort will be made to accommodate special requests made on the registration form, but these requests cannot be guaranteed.
• Attendance at League Meetings — each team must make every effort to be represented at the KWRHL executive meetings. Regular monthly meeting dates and locations will be set up prior to the commencement of the season.
• Pick Up Players – Spares must pay $15 per game
• Scorekeepers will be scheduled by a designated scheduler.

LEAGUE RULES

Each game will be 1 hour and 15 minutes in length with a 5 minute warm-up, 20-minute running time first and second period with a 15-minute stop time for the third period.
Full equipment is mandatory including CSA approved helmet, face mask and protective gear.

• Gretzky Rule is in effect – no player may score more than 3 goals in any game.
• No body checking.
• No slap shots.
• Hockey Canada rules will apply to all other rules not covered here.

PENALTIES & MISCONDUCT

Bullying & Abuse

Any registered player who has been proven to be bullying another registered player or family member on or off the ice, when there’s proof of an unacceptable bullying behavior, will be under review by the Kamloops Women’s Recreational League Committee, including team reps, resulting in a representative vote, to determine whether to mediate or permanently suspend, at a convened league committee meeting.

A player receiving three penalties in a game will be ejected from the game upon receiving the third penalty.

Any player or team official may be assessed penalties at any time before, during, or after a game, when an offence is committed on the ice, or off the ice, before entering the dressing room. Any altercations occurring off the ice must be reported to the KWRHL executive in writing within 48 hours of the dispute.

Incidents of misconduct will be dealt with by the KRWHL Disciplinary Board. The KWRHL Disciplinary Board will be made up of team reps, but reps from teams involved in the dispute will be excluded from the resolution of that dispute. All complaints must be made promptly in writing to the KWRHL executive and will be passed on to the KWRHL Disciplinary Board. The KWRHL Disciplinary Board will investigate all formal complaints and will respond in writing to both parties.

A Red Flag Policy has been put into place to deter unsportsmanlike conduct and keep the KWRHL a fun and safe place to play hockey. A league member found to have a legitimate complaint against them will be monitored or “Red Flagged” by the KWRHL referees. Further misconduct will not be tolerated and may result in a suspension.