2016 FALL MEETING SENIOR COUNCIL E

2016 FALL MEETING
SENIOR COUNCIL E-BINDER
Albatross Hotel, Gander, NL
September 16-18, 2016
HOCKEY NL
2016 FALL MEETING PROPOSED AGENDA
Albatross Hotel, Gander, NL
Thursday, September 15, 2016
1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
R00M
Minor Council Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Facilitator Training
Boardroom
Salon E
Salon D
Minor Council Executive Committee Meeting
Facilitator Training
Executive Committee Meeting
Registration
Board of Director’s Meeting (Governance Review Update)
Board of Director’s Photo (Please Wear Hockey NL Apparel)
Initiation Program Seminar
Plenary Session (Delegates & Observers from all divisions of Hockey)
Minor Council Meetings
HCOP Zone Coordinator’s Meetings
Hospitality
Boardroom
Salon D
Salon B/C
3rd Floor Foyer
Salon D
Salon A
Hotel Gander-Salon A
Salon A
Salon E/F
Salon D
Salon A
Friday, September 16, 2016
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.– 9:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.
7:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 17, 2016
8:00 a.m.– 10:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Registration
Initiation Program Seminar
Goaltender Training Seminar
Minor Council Meetings
Female Committee Meetings
LUNCH BREAK
Presentations for ALL Minor & Female Delegates: 1) Fran Rider-OWHA 2) Paul Carson-VP
Development Hockey Canada 3) Dr. Stephen Norris-Hockey Canada Sport Scientist
Senior Council Meetings
Junior Council Meetings via Conference Call
HCOP Supervisor’s Seminar
Coffee Break
Officer’s Meeting
Further Plenary Sessions & Council Meetings will be at the call of the President.
Lunch Break is to be determined by each Council/Committee Chair
3rd Floor Foyer
Hotel Gander-Salon A
Hotel Gander-Salon B
Salon E/F
Salon A
Salon E/F
Salon B/C
Conference Call
Salon D
Salon D
HOCKEY NL
2016 PLENARY SESSION
PLENARY SESSION – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 (7:00 p.m.)
TIME
1.
Welcome & Greetings
President Jack Lee
5 Minutes
2.
Roll Call of Voting Delegates of Plenary Session
Executive Director Craig Tulk
5 Minutes
3.
President Jack Lee
5 Minutes
4.
Tabling of Minutes of the:
2016 Annual General Meeting Plenary Minutes
2016 Annual General Meeting Resolution Minutes
Business Arising
President Jack Lee
5 Minutes
5.
President’s Report
President Jack Lee
5 Minutes
6.
2015-2016 Audit Report
President Jack Lee / Executive Director Craig Tulk
5 Minutes
7.
Questions & Answer
Legend:
(i) Information
(d)Discussion
(D) Decision
SENIOR COUNCIL AGENDA
2016 FALL MEETING
Albatross Hotel, Gander, NL
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1. Welcome
2. Presentation of Credentials / Roll Call
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Gary Gale, Chair
Andy Brake, Vice Chair
3. Agenda – Review / Additions (d)
Gary Gale, Chair
4. Adoption of Agenda (D)
Gary Gale, Chair
5. Adoption of June 2016 Minutes (D)
Gary Gale, Chair
6. Business Arising from Minutes
Gary Gale, Chair
7. Reports:
- AESHL Report (i)
Paddy Daly, President
- CWSHL Report (i)
Neil Norcott, President
- Senior Council Chair Report (i)
Gary Gale, Chair
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a) Corner Brook Royals Update (i)
b) Herder Set Up (i/d)
c) Allan Cup (i/d)
Salon B/C
Team Rep.
Paddy Daly & Neil Norcott
Gary Gale & Stan Coffin
d) Marketing & Promotion (d)
Seamus O’Keefe
e) Senior Awards (d)
Gary Gale, Chair
10. Other Items
Gary Gale, Chair
11. Adjournment
Gary Gale, Chair
Attached
HOCKEY NL
LETTER OF CREDENTIAL
FALL MEETING 2016
SENIOR COUNCIL
The following delegates / alternates will be attending Hockey NL’s Annual General Meeting, Senior
Council, representing the____________________________________________Team / League (please circle)
________________________________________
President’s Name (please print)
______________________________________
President’s Signature
__________________________________
Date
VOTING DELEGATE
1._________________________________
ALTERNATE DELEGATES
1.____________________________________
2.____________________________________
Registration Fee:
$10.00 per delegate / alternate / observer
This letter of credential and registration fee is to be passed in at the registration desk on
arrival at the Fall Meeting. Registration will take place Friday, September 16, 2016 between
4:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 17, 2016 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
at the Albatross Hotel, Gander.
HOCKEY NL AUTHORIZATION: _________________________________________
Registration to be made payable to Hockey NL
Hockey NL Senior Council
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Location:
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Albatross Hotel
Gander, Newfoundland & Labrador
Attendees:
Gary Gale, Chairman
Andy Brake, Vice-Chairman
Seamus O’Keefe, Secretary
Joe Maynard (Director, Eastern Region)
Clyde Williams (Director, Western Region)
Donnie Webber (Director, Northern Region)
Dr. Jared Butler (Director, Central)
Paddy Daly, AESHL
Jack Casey, St. John’s Caps
Chris Ryan, Northeast Eagles
Pat Rose, Bell Island Blues
Ian Moores, CBN CeeBee Stars
Ian Sullivan, Southern Shore Breakers
Neil Northcott, CWSHL
Ross Coates, Corner Brook Royals
Gary White, Gander Flyers
Stan Coffin, Grand Falls Windsor Cataracts
Ivan Hapgood, Clarenville Caribous
1. Welcome
G. Gale called the meeting to order at 8:50am.
2. Presentation of Credentials / Roll Call
A. Brake completed the meeting roll call and verified the total number of votes present was
eighteen (18).
3. Agenda
G. Gale advised of some minor changes in the agenda order with no objection from those present.
Motion #1
Adoption of the Sep 19th Meeting Agenda as presented (D. Webber)
Seconded
J. Butler
Favor
S. O’Keefe, A. Brake, J. Maynard, C. Williams, P. Day, J. Casey, C. Ryan, P. Rose,
I. Sullivan, R. Coates, G. White, S. Coffin, I. Hapgood
Motion PASSED
4. Adoption of Meeting Minutes
G. Gale presented the Minutes from the HNL Senior Council meeting at the 2015 Fall Meetings with
no changes or edits required.
Motion #2
Adoption of the 2015 Fall Meeting Minutes as presented (I. Hapgood)
Seconded
G. White
Favor
S. O’Keefe, A. Brake, J. Maynard, C. Williams, P. Daly, J. Casey, C. Ryan, P. Rose,
I. Sullivan, R. Coates, D. Webber, S. Coffin, J. Butler
Against
n/a
Motion PASSED
5. Business Arising From The Minutes
Nothing to report.
6. Reports
A) Senior Chair
G. Gale provided a summary of his report pertaining to action played in the Avalon
East and Central West leagues and the satisfaction of re-establishing a true Herder
championship. While he acknowledged that there was currently an imbalance in
the competitiveness, it was a move to the better for all teams involved.
G. Gale also congratulated the Cataracts on their successes, including their win
over the New Brunswick qualifier in the Allan Cup play downs.
B) AESHL
P. Daly provided a brief update on behalf of the AESHL, commenting that the League had a
successful season and while was disappointed with the outcome of the Herder, felt Senior
Hockey was headed in the right direction. Paddy also congratulated the GFW Cataracts on
a great season and for their success progressing to the Allan Cup
C) CWSHL
N. Norcott gave a synopsis of a successful CWSHL season, recounting a number of the
Team’s highlights and great playoff action. N. Norcott referred to the tenuous situation
being experienced by the Corner Brook Royals and commended Ross Coates for his work to
date dealing with the franchise’s issues.
D) Director’s Reports Each of the Area Directors gave their individual reports and spoke to the state of
senior hockey in their particular region.
I. Hapgood raised the question of which territory the Clarenville Caribous resided
and under which Director (Eastern vs. Central).
E) 2016 Herder Report
G. Gale spoke to the 2015 Herder Championships and the various
logistical issues associated with the venue plans playing in Grand Falls –
Windsor (Games 1 and 2) and Torbay (Game 3).
While attendance at the Jack Byrne Arena was a sellout, G. Gale expressed
concern for the numbers experienced at the Joe Byrne Arena, most
notably at Game 2.
Medical was identified as an issue that was not properly arranged at the
Jack Byrne Arena, but felt it could easily be addressed moving forward.
F) 2016 Allan Cup
Dr. Butler spoke to the Grand Falls – Windsor Cataracts participation in the Allan
Cup played in Steinbach, Manitoba in his role as the Hockey NL representative. The
team performed quite well and was a goal away from making the championship
game, despite some adverse and questionable officiating.
7. Breakaway Foundation
Members of the HNL Breakaway Foundation addressed the Senior Council meeting and advised
them of their mission, recent activity and opportunities for teams to participate.
P. Daly congratulated the Foundation on their successes and pledged five hundred ($500) dollars
on behalf of the AESHL;
8. New Business
A. Notice of Motions G. Gale presented the Notice of Motions that were received and voted on
accordingly.
B. International Transfers
C. Officiating
I. Hapgood spoke to the matter of international player transfers and the
most recent issue that he had with Hockey Canada pertaining to a specific
player release and movement, specifically across borders. While he
acknowledged that it was the “perfect storm” that caused the issue, it
needed to be addressed so that it doesn’t occur again.
Don Kelly (Hockey NL Referee In Chief) and Kevin Heffernan joined the meeting
and addressed concerns that were presented to them, providing a rationale for
decision making and officials assignments.
R. Coates commented that he had been put in a precarious position with a sponsor
regarding a controversial hit from behind during the WCSHL playoffs.
It was strongly recommended to D. Kelly by Sr. Council that the Referee In Chief
consult with both Leagues prior to their Finals and the Herder due to the
importance of each series.
D. Imports
After much debate and consideration, the CWSHL recommended that ALL teams in the
League have equal imports: two (2) plus an import goalie card. Senior Council advised
they would meet after the AGM and decide the numbers for the upcoming season.
E. Herder Competition
The Senior Council members then left the meeting in order for teams to discuss the specific issue of revenue
sharing and then returned once discussion had finalized.
During the team’s in-camera session, an agreed upon arrangement was presented regarding the
2016/17 Herder Memorial Championship Finals.
The agreed upon terms included the following:
i.
Best four (4) out of seven (7) Herder Memorial Championship series between the
championship teams from both leagues;
ii.
The AESHL will host games 1, 2, 6 and 7, with dates to be confirmed and the CWSHL
champion will host games 3, 4 and 5, with dates to be confirmed;
iii.
The number of strengthening players permitted by the Avalon East winning team will be
determined at the Fall Meeting;
iv.
Each League will retain the revenue associated with their home games and agree to evenly
split any potential game seven (7) revenues, after HNL expenses have been deducted.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:30am by the members that were present.