1.01 This Association shall be known as the District 3 Referee Association hereinafter to be referred to as the D3RA.

1.02 The D3RA by virtue of its affiliation with the Casselman, Clarence, Embrun, Hawkesbury, Rockland, St. Isidore, and Vankleek Hill Minor Hockey Associations and the Eastern Ontario Cobras Associations referred to as District 3 within this document and the Ottawa District Hockey Association (ODHA) / Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association (ODMHA), is a member of Hockey Canada (HC) the governing body of Amateur Hockey in Canada

1.03 The D3RA shall have clear and unequivocal jurisdiction with the respect to the governing and administering of all ice hockey referees within District 3. The D3RA President will negotiate a contract on behalf of all officials each year with District 3 will also discuss constitution, rules and regulations.

Article 2: Purpose

2.01 The purpose of the D3RA is to foster, encourage and improve all organized amateur hockey referees within the area under its jurisdiction.

2.02 Further, we will standardize the methods and techniques of refereeing in both the two and the three man systems. We will acquire uniformity throughout the District with respect to rule interpretations and applications. We will have and exercise general care, supervision and direction over referees and executives of the D3RA with emphasis on the enhancement of good character and citizenship.

2.03 Our ultimate goal is to provide qualified officials to any and all requesting bodies in District 3.

Article 3: Definition of a Referee

3.01 The D3RA adopts the definition of a referee as set forth in the Hockey Canada Official Program (HCOP) Level 1 hand out.

3.02 The game of hockey has a set of rules and it is the responsibility of the referee to see that the game is played within these rules, without the referee becoming the focal point of attention. Through his/her presence alone, a good referee will cause the players to avoid rule violations and thus create a perfect relationship to the game.

3.03 The primary job of a referee is to cause the game to progress with as little interference as possible on his/her part, creating a fair and safe environment for the participants.

Article 4: Membership

4.01 Membership in the D3RA is open to all referees officiating minor hockey in District 3 and subject to approval by the D3RA Executive Committee. Members must be in good standing.

Article 5: Executive Committee

5.01 The business and affairs of the D3RA shall be conducted by an Executive Committee, who shall act in accordance with the contents and /or articles of this Constitution and such Bylaws and Regulations as may from time to time be enacted by the D3RA.

5.02 The Executive Committee of the D3RA shall be composed of a President, elected by the members and other Executives appointed by the D3RA President, which may include, but are not restricted to the following positions, each having one vote on the executive:

a. Vice-President

b. Secretary

c. Treasurer

d. Director of Development

e. Director of Supervision

f. Director of Discipline and Appeals;

Supporting staff of the Executive Committee are:

a. Referee Assignor

b. Referee Representative and

c. D3RA Webmaster

5.03 The term of office of the D3RA President and appointed Committee members of the D3RA Executive shall commence pursuant to the last General Meeting of the current season and end with the last General Meeting of the next season.

5.04 The elected D3RA President’s name shall be brought forward to the District 3 as the D3RA representative for approval/appointment as the District Referee-in-Chief (RIC). In the event that they do not accept our D3RA President as the District RIC, they can appoint their own, who must meet the ODHA/ODMHA RIC guidelines.

5.05 Should one of the Executive posts mentioned above become vacant, the Executive Committee shall convene a meeting and appoint a replacement to the vacant position to hold office until the last General Meeting of the season of the D3RA.

5.06 Should the D3RA President be unable to fulfill his/her mandate, the Vice-President would fill the position until the end of the season.

5.07 The Executive Committee may authorize up to a maximum of $100.00 per occurrence, outside the approved D3RA budget.

Article 6: Bylaws

6.01 The D3RA may as its General and Annual Meetings (AGM) by a two-third (2/3) majority of those present and voting, establish Bylaws governing iter-alia conduct of meetings, voting, elections and duties of the Executive Committee, conditions for membership, conduct and conditions of appeals and protests, and without being limited by the foregoing, Bylaws concerning such matters as they properly fall within the jurisdiction of the D3RA.

6.02 The Executive Committee of the D3RA may at its meetings by a two-third (2/3) majority of those present and voting, establish, amend, revise or repeal Bylaws governing the structure and conditions of registration procedures, budgets, committees, operational procedures and activities as established by our Bylaws and such other matters as they properly fall within the jurisdiction of the D3RA.

Article 7: Amendment to the D3RA Constitution

7.01 The Constitution of the D3RA shall not be amended except at the AGM. Notice of the proposed amendments shall be given to the Secretary in writing thirty days prior to the AGM.

7.02 All proposed amendments to the Constitution shall require a two-third (2/3) majority of those present and voting. Sub-amendments to such amendments may be made and voted upon at the meeting provided that such sub-amendments shall not change the original intent of the motion.

Article 8: Meetings

8.01 The AGM of the D3RA shall be held no later than the 1^st of May of each year. Its purpose shall be to review the activities of the past season, to carry out elections and to consider policies aimed at improving the D3RA operations for the coming season.

8.02 General meetings shall be held at the call of the D3RA President or as provided in the Bylaws, upon receipt of a motion affecting the Bylaws or the operation of the D3RA through its Bylaws. There shall be two portions to each general meeting. First, an Administration portion, to last normally no more than 45 minutes, which will include all Executive Committee reports. Second , a Hockey portion, which may last as long as required, to field questions peculiar to hockey situation which have happened during the period in question. As well this portion will be used to explain or clarify rulings made by higher bodies such as HC, the ODHA/ODMHA or the District 3.

8.03 Executive Committee meetings shall be held monthly at the call of the D3RA President or as provided in the Bylaws. In addition:

a. as a general rule, the Executive Committee shall hold regular meetings and such additional meetings as the Committee deems necessary

b. if for any reason, an Executive Committee meeting has not been called by the D3RA President within two weeks after being requested by two or more Executive members, a meeting may be called and chaired by an Executive member. Such meetings, subject to the rule of quorum, shall be legal and constitutional

c. the quorum for the Executive Committee meetings shall be one half plus one.

d. should a member of the D3RA be appointed to more than one position on the Executive Committee, that person shall only have one vote

8.04 Notice of a General or Executive meetings shall be given by the Secretary to all members at least seven days prior to such meetings. An Emergency meeting of the Executive Committee may be called without the usual seven days notice provided that a quorum of Executive Committee members, agree to such a meeting.

8.05 The quorum for the AGM and monthly Executive Meeting shall be one half of the membership plus one .

8.06 The agenda for the AGM shall be prepared by the D3RA President and/or the Executive Committee and shall include, but not be limited to, the following essential business:

a. Constitutional Amendments

b. D3RA President’s Annual Report

c. Treasurer’s Annual Report

d. Director of Development’s Annual Report

e. Director of Discipline and Appeals Annual Report

f. Director of Supervision Annual Report

g. Referee’s Representative Annual Report

h. Election of D3RA President and Referee Representative.

8.07 Attendance at meetings

a. General Meetings are open to interested observers or invited guests with the permission of the D3RA President

b. the AGM shall be open to all registered referees of the D3RA that are in good standing. Registered referees shall have the right to vote on any business requiring a majority vote and

c. it shall be the duty of the D3RA President to invite to D3RA meetings such personnel as are known to have special knowledge, information or interest in topics contained in the agenda

Article 9: Payment

9.01 Each official can expect to be paid for games completed with the D3RA at the meetings as approved by the Executive commencing with the November meeting and concluding with the AGM of each hockey season/year.

9.02 Officials will be paid at the agreed rate for each game as set by the ODHA excluding mileage.

9.03 Officials may have all fines deducted from their pay cheques

Part 2 - Bylaws

Bylaw 1: Executive Committee

B1.0 Election Procedures

The positions of PRESIDENT and REFEREE REPRESENTATIVE are elected by the D3RA membership at the D3RA AGM.

To run for an elected position, the candidate must be a member in good standing of the D3RA. He/she must fill out the Nomination Form to run for President or Referee Representative which is posted on the D3RA website. This form must be signed and received by the Election Chair, dated no less than thirty days prior to the D3RA AMG meeting. If there are no applicants nominations maybe received at the AGM

The President’s name will be forwarded to the District 3 Chair for RIC appointment.

B1.1 President

The D3Ra President will:

a. be elected at the D3RA AGM

b. preside at all Executive Committee Meetings, Generals Meetings and AGM’s

c. not vote, except in the event of a tie, when he shall cast the deciding vote

d. be an ex-officio member of all standing and AD HOC committees, unless prohibited by the Bylaws, and if designated, represent the D3RA at the District 3 Board of Directors. If unable to perform his/her duties designate a Vice-President of the Executive Committee to be his/her replacement. The member so designated will fall under the rules and bylaws governing this position

e. provide a report to ODHA/ODMHA RIC as required on D3RA disciplinary actions taken

f. sit as D3RA representative on Referee Committee’s when meeting with District 3

B1.2 Vice-President

Name forwarded to District 3 Chair for Alternate RIC appointment. The Vice-President of the D3RA will be appointed by the D3RA President and will:

a. attend all Executive Committee meetings

b. attend at all General meetings

c. not vote, except in the event of a tie, when he shall cast deciding vote, when acting as D3RA President

d. oversee the Development and Supervision of D3RA Officials

e. perform such duties as assigned by the D3RA President

f. assume D3RA elections duties at AGM for election of President and Referee Representative. Should the Vice-President be in the running for one of the proceeding positions, he shall delegate these duties to another executive member

g. accept nomination form signed and dated thirty days prior to the D3RA AGM for the position of President or Referee Representative (see form posted on D3RA website)

B1.3 Secretary

The secretary of the D3Ra will be appointed by the D3RA President and will:

a. attend all Executive and General Meetings

b. issue notices for all meetings

c. maintain records of proceedings and meetings and have custody of all documents and records pertaining of the affairs of the D3RA

d. be responsible for maintaining an accurate database of all D3RA officials including mailing address, phone numbers and email addresses as applicable

B1.4 Treasurer

The treasurer of the D3RA will be appointed by the D3RA President and will:

a. attend all Executive and General Meetings

b. pay all accounts by cheque, supported by proper invoices, signed by him another executive member as specified by the D3RA President

c. keep accurate records of all monies received and disbursed

d. ensure officials are paid at the D3RA meetings

e. make available any financial information at meetings and the AGM. In the event that a Finance Committee is formed, be the Chair of that Committee

B1.5 Director of Development

The Director of Development for the D3RA shall be appointed by the D3RA President and will:

a. attend all Executive and General Meetings

b. co-ordinate the D3RA development quizzes, respond to queries from officials, mark and return results in a timely fashion. Compile the results and inform the Director of Discipline and Appeals in writing (copy the Vice-President and D3RA President) of any officials who fail to meet required marks or who are tardy in handing in quizzes for disciplinary action

c. co-ordinate the D3RA Mentorship Program and provide in writing a complete report to the D3RA President as required

d. conduct D3RA Introductory Referee Clinics as requested by the President

B1.6 Director of Supervision

The Director of Supervision for the D3RA shall be appointed by the D3RA President and will:

a. attend all Executive and General Meetings

b. select a senior staff of officials to assist in the Supervision of officials in consultation with the D3Ra President and Vice-President

c. strive to ensure that the level of officiating throughout the D3RA is consistent and professionalensure that each official is supervised at least twice per season and more if deemed necessary

d. submit to the Treasurer and D3RA President a breakdown of games and the supervisors who worked them as requested

e. review cases when an official is not happy with the Supervision or a series of Supervisions.

f. hold supervision Meetings as often as needed to try and have supervisors be more consistent

g. hold and/or advise of Supervision Clinics to assist new supervisors at the start of each season

B1.7 Director of Discipline and Appeals

The Director of Discipline and Appeals for the D3RA shall be appointed by the D3RA President and will:

a. attend all Executive and General Meetings

b. select a committee of minimum of 3 senior officials (as required) of which he/she shall be the Chair. This Committee shall convene to rule on any complaint involving an official and rule on any necessary disciplinary action required

c. report to the D3RA President any decisions on disciplinary actions

d. report to the Referee Assignor any official who is to be suspended for disciplinary reasons

e. report to the Treasurer officials who have fines levied against them by the 2nd day of each month or as soon as practicable thereafter

f. keep a record on each official with regard to penalty points and fine accumulation and report in writing to the D3RA President once a month in detail and inform officials of any action taken as soon as possible after and incident has been reported

g. inform officials of their right to appeal (must be appealed within 72 hours of notice)

h. forward his/her results as soon as possible to the D3RA President and to the member

i. report at each meeting on any outstanding or completed appeals since his/her previous report

j. report to the Treasure any officials who have fines reversed based on a successful appeal by the 2nd day of each month

B1.8 Referee Assignor

The Referee Assignor is contracted by the D3RA President and has no voting privileges. However, if the assignor is a referee then he/she will have voting privileges the same as any other referee. The Referee Assignor will:

a. attend all Executives and General Meetings

b. as equitable as possible, ensure that each referee officiates a fair amount of games

c. ensure qualified and capable officials are available for each scheduled or exhibition game

d. report to the Director of Discipline and Appeals (copy to the D3RA President) any official who is tardy or fails to meet his/her assigned tasks

e. submit to the Treasurer, a breakdown of games and the officials who worked them at an appropriate time in which the Treasurer may meet his/her payroll schedule

f. be remunerated at a rate specified per ODHA/ODMHA

g. sign and strictly adhere to the Referee Assignor’s contract as agreed to with the D3RA President

B1.9 Referee’s Representative

The Referee Representative will be nominated by the D3RA membership by election at the annual AGM. To run for Referee Representative, a member of the D3RA must complete the Nomination to run for President or Referee Representative Form available on the D3RA website. The form must be signed and dated thirty days prior to the D3RA AGM

The Referee’s Representative of the D3RA shall:

a. be elected at the D3RA AGM

b. attend all General Meetings

c. attend Executive Meetings as required

d. be a direct contact for referees to air their grievances

e. immediately contact the D3RA President in regard to any grievances

f. ensure that members with a grievance receive an answer within a reasonable time frame

g. must attend all Appeal Hearings if requested by a grieved member

B1.10 D3RA Webmaster

The D3RA Webmaster shall be appointed by the D3RA President and shall:

a. attend all Executive and General Meetings

b. be responsible for maintaining the D3RA website and databases to ensure that they are operational, functioning properly and readily available to all D3RA officials as required

c. upon approval of the D3RA President and/or Executive Committee, incorporate required changes and varied programs to the D3RA website and/or databases

d. report to the D3RA President on all matters associated with the D3RA website and/or database

Bylaw 2: Meetings and Pay

B2.1 Meetings will be held during the season with elections and bylaw changes taking place at the Annual General Meeting. Attendance is mandatory for all officials, unless previously contacting and being excused by the Secretary by telephone or email. Officials will be informed once only and it is his/her responsibility to attend all meetings. All meetings will be posted on the D3RA website.

B2.2 Officials will be paid by cheque (cheque under $10.00 will not be written unless approved by the Treasurer). Conflicts over payment must be supported with a record of assignments available for cross-referencing. The onus is upon the referee / official to ensure the Referee Assignor is aware of any game switches or incidents where one official has covered for another official. If an official wishes his/her cheque to be picked up at a meeting, please let the Treasurer know before the meeting or authorize someone in writing. Officials are reminded that there may be deductions from their cheques for items such as Administration Fees, the Social Fund and Fines.

B2.3 At the end of each month treasurer will issue and invoice to District 3 Treasurer and copy the District Chair to get payment from each Association. This invoice will be issued by the 3^rd of each month. In return the treasurer of District 3 will issue and invoice to each association by the 6^th of each month. The association will have until the 10^th of the month to send in the cheque to the District 3 Treasurer so that each referee can be paid by the next Executive meeting.

Bylaw 3: Assignments and Book-Offs

B3.1 The Referee Assignor will be responsible for booking all assignments stating with AA, A , PGL (Rep B) and Nation pre-season games and will determine the length of each booking period. The procedures for booking games are:

a. turned down or booked off games will count as part of an official’s allotment of games with the exception of previous work commitments or assignments with A/AA or Junior hockey

b. once games are booked the referee/official is responsible for finding his/her own replacement if he/she is unable to complete the assignment. Games returned to the assignor will result in fewer assignments and possible disciplinary action

c. it is the official’s responsibility to ensure his/her assignments are correct

d. no official will dictate the level or amount of games he/she is assigned

e. no official will call the Referee Assignor for extra games. These types of occurrences may result in disciplinary action being taken

f. no official after receiving an assignment will trade that assignment to an official with a lower rating. Possible disciplinary action may result

g. no official will accept a game of a higher level than their rating from anyone other than the Referee Assignor with specific reference to being assigned a higher level deliberately. This may result in disciplinary action being taken. Both the official trading the game and the official accepting the game are to inform the Referee Assignor

h. an assignment is a group of consecutive games at the same arena. All officials shall inform the Referee Assignor of persons that are late arriving at the arena or late on the ice. These persons will be dealt with as stated under the disciplinary action portion of our Bylaw for lateness

i. officials who work games with less than full officiating compliment; providing they have called the Referee Assignor before the game starts, will share the total game fee

Bylaw 4: Games

B4.1 Rules governing timings are as follows:

a. officials are required to be at the assigned arena no less than thirty minutes prior to game time. Disciplinary action will be taken for late arrivals

b. officials must be on the ice at the appointed game time. Disciplinary action will be taken for officials who are late on the ice

c. officials shall ensure that teams do not go on the ice before the Zamboni is completely off the ice and the doors are shut

d. games are to start no later than three minutes after the scheduled game time and teams that are not ready shall receive a Minor penalty for Delay of Game

e. games are not to exceed their allotted playing time. Of there is insufficient time to complete the game for whatever reason, inform both benches prior to the commencement of the third period

f. officials at the rink are required to inform the Referee Assignor if the official’s partner does not show up or are late for their games. Late is defined as less than 30 minutes prior to the game time. If officials know they will be late, but will be there in time to be on the ice at the start of the game, the Referee Assignor or the other officials are to be advised as soon as possible before the game to ensure it is covered. Disciplinary action will be taken for officials being late

g. at times officials may be required to invoke rules and/or conditions that have been authorized by the District 3. These will be done on a case by case basis and only under the verbal and /or written direction of the D3RA RIC

Bylaw 5: Dress Code

B5.1 Officials are to be neat and tidy in appearance at all times. Failure to abide by the dress codes will result in disciplinary action. The following policies apply:

OFF ICE - Dress will be reasonable. The following guidelines apply:

a. torn or tattered clothing is not permitted

b. jeans are permitted provided they are neat and clean

c. team jacket that cannot be confused with any local association or school are permitted

d. for AA/A games of any type your appearance should be of a higher standard, i.e. turtleneck, dress shirt, golf shirt and dress/casual pants should be worn. Remember your appearance does gives an impression of you

ON ICE Dress will consist of:

a. CSA approved black helmet, black neck strap with a certified visor

b. Authorized black and white striped jersey. White or black turtlenecks may be worn provided there are no logos visible other than D3RA cresting

c. Black officiating trousers. Black jeans or corduroys are not permitted

d. All required branch cresting

e. White skate laces that are in good shape, not torn and tied together

f. Black gloves will be permitted

g. a Jill or Jack strap

h. final decision will be made by senior official body

Bylaw 6: Conduct of Officials Towards Other Officials

B6.1 Officials playing and/or acting as a Team Official will conduct themselves in a courteous and professional manner towards fellow officials working the game. Any disrespectful displays towards an on ice official and/or continual unsportsmanlike conduct will result in the person being penalizes as stated in the rules (if applicable) and shall be reported to the D3RA President for possible disciplinary action.

B6.2 Any suspension incurred while playing and/or acting, as a Team Official will cause the offender to be suspended from officiating for the duration of the suspension. Any player and/or referee/official acting as a Team Official who is suspended under the rules for “Abuse of Officials and other Misconduct’s” and/or “Molesting an Official” shall be reported as directed in the rules and further reported to the D3RA President within 24 hours of the incident. Any official who offers verbal and/or physical abuse to another official in any on/off ice situation shall be reported to the D3RA President for possible disciplinary action.

Bylaw 7: Male / Female Dressing Room Policy

B7.1 Any inappropriate behaviour between officials in the referee’s dressing room must be reported to a supervisor or someone who can help. This could include your local Referee In Chief, Arena staff or someone trusted. When male and female officials work together, it is never appropriate to change in the same room at the same time. One gender should dress first while the other waits outside the dressing room vice versa. Once both genders are fully dressed , they can share the room in preparation for the competition, but the door to the dressing room is to be left open.

B7.2 Only officials and their supervisors are allowed in the officials’ room

B7.3 If two minors of different genders are in the same dressing room at the same time there should be a third person present. This third person may be a parent of another official. In this situation it is acceptable for a person other than an official or a supervisor to be in the dressing room. The direction noted at Article 7.01 above shall remain applicable.

B7.4 If there is one adult with a minor, when possible there should be a third person present in the change room. This third person may be a parent or another official. In this situation it is acceptable for a person other than an official or a supervisor to be in the dressing room. Again, the direction noted at Article 7.01 shall remain applicable.

B7.5 Failure to comply with this dressing room policy shall result in disciplinary action taken against the offender(s)

B7.6 There will be no cameras of any kind or equipment with photographic or video imaging capability, permitted within the Referee dressing rooms. Violations of this direction are to be reported to the D3RA President

B7.7 Change room key must remain with the official inside the change room

Bylaw 8: District 3 Game Length

B8.1 As per District 3 Constitution, Rules and Regulaions

Bylaw 9: Exhibition Games

B9.1 Exhibition games will be controlled by the Referee Assignor. Officials are reminded they must inform a by requesting team to contact the D3RA Referee Assignor in sufficient time (72 hours) to ensure appropriate officials are assigned for the games. Officials will not work for fees less than the prescribed rates.

Bylaw 10: Game Sheets

B10.1 It is the responsibility of all officials to ensure that for all District 3 games, the following is adhered to:

a. that all information regarding date, time , location , team names etc, has been completed on the Game Sheet

b. that the Game Sheet is signed by each team and all team officials on the bench are listed on the Game Sheet

c. the number of players on the ice coincides with the Game Sheet. If more players are on the ice than on the Game Sheet have team add names prior to game

d. the start of the game and the finish of the game times are recorded

e. the number of goals and penalties for each team are counted, recorded and circled on the Game Sheet and strike out any open spaces

f. all Game Sheets are to be signed by the officials and are to include the officials PRINTED name and HCOP number. This will be done in the Referee’s Dressing Room

g. team receive their copies of the Game Sheet (from the Scorekeeper) The first copy is for the District 3 and the back copy for the officials if needed. After properly completing and double-checking, give all copies to the Scorekeeper who will distribute them. The home team Manager will make sure that the top copy goes either in Minor Hockey Office or a specified space that is reserved for the Game Sheet.

h. For a write-up, the officials retains the back copy and ask the Scorekeeper to distribute the remaining three copies to the teams and Association. Write-ups must be completed using the ONLINE Game Incident Report no later than 24 hours after the incident (see Official’s Reports section)

i. The Game Incident Report must be completed by the Referee to include all pertinent details. Ensure the rule reference is correct. Ensure enough detail is included to allow the appropriate Disciplinary Committee to be able to fully comprehend the details surrounding the calling of the penalties without having to discuss the matter directly with the Referee. Failure to properly complete a Game Incident Report could result in disciplinary action

j. Officials are not required to give their names to Team Officials however they must provide their HCOP number if asked to do so

k. The officials are to keep from all games the back copy until may 12 in each season.

l. Officials are also responsible after each game if any suspension to fax in the Game Sheet to ODMHA

Bylaw 11: Official’s Report

B11.1 Officials are required to produce a written report using the www.odharefs.com Online Game Incident Report form as follows:

a. for any misconduct, major penalties, game misconduct’s, gross misconduct’s , match penalties and /or any other incident, which the official deems necessary or the rules dictate. Reports must be complete in detail and legible

b. reports are to be as detailed as possible to clearly convey the incident and the awarding of the noted penalties. Remember someone who did not see the game may have to make a judgement based on your report

c. officials are to retain the back copy and bring to the next meeting of the D3RA and give it to the President

d. ensure you inform the D3RA President or his designate as soon as practical after the incident and no later than 24 hours after the incident. Once the Online Game Incident Report is sent, consider that notification for this purpose, unless it is a Match Penalty where a phone call must be made as well

e. ensure that you either make a copy of your report or keep your notes. You must also be prepared to attend a hearing, if required, to give a verbal account of the incident. Not all officials will be called for a hearing

Bylaw 12: Development

B12.1 The D3RA Development and Supervision Programs main objectives are:

a. to aid officials in improving their performance to ensure uniformity of officiating with the District 3

b. to assist in recommending officials for higher levels of officiating

c. to assist in the certification of officials

d. to enforce the rules and regulations as laid out in the D3RA Constitution

B12.2 Supervisors will answer any questions regarding comments made on Supervision Reports if the official being evaluated so requests. The Supervisor will debrief the official on rules, positioning, and/or game situation. If the official does not agree with the Supervisor’s appraisal, he/she may consult with the Supervisor in private. If the official is still not satisfied that the appraisal was fair, he/she could contact the D3RA Referee Representative. Once at this level, the Referee Representative shall then follow the appeal process, through the Director of Discipline and Appeals. Confrontations in the presence of other officials are not permitted and blatant insubordination towards a Supervisor will not be tolerated. This type of behaviour may lead to disciplinary action.

B12.3 All officials qualified as Level 3 shall perform a number of supervisions (as prescribed by the D3RA President or D3RA RIC) during the season towards their personal development as a Referee within the D3RA. These officials will contact the Director of Supervision to find out where and when these supervisions need to be done. This will further assist the new young officials in their progress within the D3RA

Bylaw 13: Discipline

B13.1 The objective of the D3RA Discipline System is to ensure a high quality of officiating within the District 3 by instilling a sense of responsibility, dedication and pride in officials. A method of both POINTS and FINE system will be used

B13.2 Should officials find during the warm-up that the game being played is above the level that was assigned (example Pee Wee A game was assigned and the game is now scheduled as a Midget Rep B) and none of the officials are rated to referee that level by the D3RA, then that game is not to be played. Officials at this type of game are to contact the Referee Assignor and/or the D3RA President as soon as possible. If one of the officials is rated to referee at the level required, then with that individual wearing the arm bands, the game can proceed. This action has been sanctioned by the District 3

B13.3 All officials will start the season with eight (8) points unless a suspension is carried over from the preceding season. Points will be deducted and fines awarded as appropriate when infractions are either observed and/or reported. Official’s points will be adjusted as follows:

a. if an official loses six points, an automatic suspension of two weeks will be assessed

b. if an official loses eight points, he/she will be suspended for the remainder of the season, but will be entitled to a hearing in front of the D3RA so designated by the D3RA President

c. officials will regain their lost points 45 calendar days after their last infraction. (example: if an official loses 3points on October 10th, if no further point are lost, the official regains lost points on November 25th)

d. the exception to the rule is if an official loses 8 points, they will be suspended

e. suspensions may be carried over to the following season at the discretion of the D3RA President or D3RA RIC, in consultation with members of the Executive

f. if an official feels that he/she has been dealt with too harshly and /or unfairly, they have the right to appeal to the Director of Discipline and Appeals within 72 hours

g. if an official is not satisfied with the decision provided by the Director of Discipline and Appeals, then she/he can then appeal to the D3RA President. If they are still not satisfied they can appeal further to the District 3. This appeal to the District 3 will have to include a cheque for $150.00 for the appeal to be heard

B13.4 The table noted on the next page depicts infractions, point loss, fines and suspensions that will be awarded should officials contravene the Bylaws of the D3RA Constitution

DISCIPLINE TABLE

FINES w denotes a WARNING

* denotes ½ of game fee

** denotes a full game fee

*** denotes a full game fee + $5.00

S Suspension

S(#) (1) = 1 week (2) 2 week (s) remainder of the season

AR As Required

Y Yes

N No

EX Executive Decision

INFRACTION	POINTS			FINE					SUSPENSION	APPEAL	HEARING
INFRACTION	1^st	2^nd	3^rd	1^st	2^nd		3^rd		SUSPENSION	APPEAL	HEARING
Improper appearance to and from Arena	W	1	1	W		*		*	EX	Y	AR
Improper appearance on the ice	W	1	1	$10		$10		$10	EX	Y	AR
Failure to report switched/traded game	1	1	1	$10		$10		$10	EX	Y	AR
Failure to report Exhibition Games to Referee Assignor	1	1	1	$10		$10		$10	EX	Y	AR
Official Late to Arena	1	2	2	*		***		***	EX	Y	AR
Official Late on the Ice	2	2	2	$10		$10		$10	EX	Y	AR
Trading games to lower ranked official	2	2	2	$10		$10		$10	EX	Y	AR
Accepting games above your ranking	2	2	2	$10		$10		$10	EX	Y	AR
Failure to report Official late to Arena or on Ice (each )	2	2	2	$10		$10		$10	EX	Y	AR
Missed Meeting	2	2	2	$10		$10		$10	EX	Y	AR
Failure to properly complete game report	2	2	2	$10		$10		$10	EX	Y	AR
Missed assignment	3	4	5	**		**		**	EX	Y	AR
Game returned no valid reason (under 72 hours)	3	3	3	**		**		**	EX	Y	AR
Failure to report officials who do not show for assignment	3	3	3	**		**		**	EX	Y	AR
Failure to submit game Incident Report within 24 hrs	3	3	-	**		S(1)		S(S)	EX	Y	AR
Failure to properly fill out Game Incident Report	-	-	-	$10		$20 S(2)		S(S)	EX	Y	AR
Offering verbal/physical abuse to On Ice official	-	-	-	S(2)		S(S)		-	EX	Y	AR
Failure to hand in quiz	-	-	-	$10		$20		S(S)	EX	Y	AR
Failure to pass quiz	-	-	-	$10		$20		S(S)	EX	Y	AR
Failure to abide by no smoking in Arenas	-	-	-	$20		$40		S(S)	EX	Y	AR
Failure to abide by male/female dressing room	-	-	-	S(2)		S(S)		-	EX	Y	AR

Signed by

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Casselman MHA President Casselman RIC

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Clarence MHA President Clarence RIC

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Embrun MHA President Embrun RIC

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Hawkesbury MHA President Hawkesbury RIC

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Rockland MHA President Rockland RIC

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St. Isidore MHA President St. Isidore RIC

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Vankleek Hill MHA President Vankleek Hill RIC

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Cobras MHA President D3RA President

Date:_________________________