Special Event Policy
Teams are required to submit this form for all events — both sanctioned and non-sanctioned.
Event Types
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Dryland Training Sessions - Certificates of Insurance will be attached for sanctioned events.
- Fundraising Events - Some are sanctioned
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Social Events - Team gatherings, celebrations, etc.
Important Guidelines
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On-Ice Participation: Only coaches and players officially registered in the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) are permitted on the ice.
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Prohibited Activities: Parent/player games are strictly prohibited.
Sanctioned vs. Non-Sanctioned Activities
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Sanctioned Activities (covered by Hockey Canada insurance): games, practices, dryland training, tournaments, and evaluations.
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Non-Sanctioned Activities (not covered by Hockey Canada insurance): swimming, paintball, bowling, campfires, bottle drives, hiking, team-building activities, etc.
Important:
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The association is not liable for non-sanctioned events. Responsibility falls on the organizer(s).
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To reduce risk, teams should:
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Apply for a sanction permit
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Obtain separate event insurance for outside activities.
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Families must be notified if an event is not sanctioned so they are aware it is not insured.
