Perth Lanark Minor Hockey Association powered by GOALLINE.ca

REPORTING SUSPENSIONS

Reporting a Suspension

The ODMHA code of discipline, Item 9.0 c) of the ODMHA handbook, defines the Coach’s role pertaining to suspensions.
All major penalties, misconducts and suspensions MUST be reported within 24 hours from the infraction.
In addition ALL incidents of Head Contact (HC) and Checking From Behind (CFB) MUST be reported within 24 hours from the infraction. This applies to regular league games, tournament games and exhibition games.

Click HERE to view the HEO Code of Discipline

Suspension Reporting Tool

All suspension must be reported using the online tool. Do not E-mail, phone or fax suspension reports.

COMPETITIVE TEAMS (AA/A and B) - Click HERE for the appropriate suspension report tool.

HOUSE LEAGUE TEAMS (LCMHL) - Click HERE for the appropriate suspension report tool

Game Sheet

Ensure that the name of the individual(s) serving a suspension is noted on the game sheet.
Ensure that the referee initials the individual(s) name.
Document which game is being served for the suspension, e.g. 1 of 3
Ony regular season; tournament and playoff games are considered for serving a suspension.
Keep your copies of ALL game sheets showing suspensions being served till December of the following season.

Game Suspension

not allowed to participate with team in any game (regular season; exhibition; tournament or playoff)
only regular season, playoff and tournament games are considered when counting games served
not allowed to be with the team before or after the game the suspension is being served, only allowed in the public areas of the arena

Time Suspension

An individual(s) is not allowed to participate with the team in ANY event or game until the suspension

Penalties

1. Severe suspensions are in place for coaches who fail to sit players/officials out the proper suspension
2. Some competitive leauges have a provision for forfeiture of game for playing players not eligible.

Disclaimer
*The ODMHA Code of Discipline will be taken as the accurate version in the event there is a discrepancy with the information posted above.

Reference: ODMHA > Suspension Reporting
Created: 2013-Sept-07