PLEASE ENSURE EVERY MEMBER OF YOUR TEAMS AND LEAGUE ARE MADE AWARE OF THIS BULLETIN.
I. REPORTING PROCEDURES
Penalties incurred during BC Hockey games shall be reported as follows:
a) GAME MISCONDUCTS AND MISCONDUCTS IN THE LAST TEN MINUTES:
Rule 4.6 (c), Rule 4.5 (b) and all Game Misconducts in Section II
In games played under the jurisdiction of a League, Misconduct Penalties in the last ten (10) minutes of a game and all Game Misconducts shall be reported by fax or email to the President of the League, immediately upon completion of the game. The original copy of game sheet and referee report must be mailed within 48 hours of completion of the game.
b) MATCH PENALTIES AND GROSS MISCONDUCTS:
In all instances in which Match and Gross Misconduct Penalties are assessed; the Referee shall forward the game sheet and referee's report by fax or email immediately upon completion of the game. The original copy of both forms must be mailed within 48 hours of completion of the game to the appropriate BC Hockey Divisional Director as set out in Section IX.
Those failing to abide by this ruling will be subject to suspension. For certain offences and/or where appropriate, a BC Hockey Divisional Director will notify the League or Team responsible for ensuring the suspension is served.
II. Game Misconduct Minimum Suspensions
For reporting procedures, please refer to Section I (a)
Pre-Game/ Post Game Altercations
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Sanction
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Any player involved in pre-game or post-game altercations where Majors and Game Misconducts are assessed (max 5 per team)
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1 Game
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Coach of team whose players are also penalized
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3 Games plus a $2000 fine during Hockey Canada regional and national championships.
1 Game plus a $250 fine during BC Hockey Championships.
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Any team involved in a pre-game or post-game game altercation
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$250 fine during BC Hockey Championships
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Fighting Rule 6.7
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Sanction
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Any player who engages in his 3rd fight in a season.
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1 Game
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Any player who engages in his 4th fight in a season.
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2 Games
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Any player who engages in his 5th fight in a season.
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3 Games
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Any player who engages in his 6th fight in a season.
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