a.   Application for coaching positions will be called annually, by the Association Head Coach, for the upcoming season.  All persons interested in Coaching must submit an Application, in writing, to the Association Secretary.  A copy of the Coaching Application is contained in the forms section of the EMHA web site (www.essaminorhockey.com).  Applications for coaching shall be submitted by April 30^th of each year, for the following hockey season. 

b.  The Association Head Coach shall form and chair a Coaches Selection after the May Executive Meeting.  The committee shall consist of:
i) Tyke & IP: Jr Coordinator and Local League Contact;
ii) All Local League Teams: the Local League Contact;
iii) All Representative Teams: the OMHA Contact;
iv) plus two (2) to three (3) additional members for each of the above, selected from the Executive.

c.   Any perceived or unquestionable Conflict of Interest, as defined in By-Law Number One, shall be declared by members of the Committee prior to commencement of any selection process.

d.   The Coach Selection Committee for each division shall:
            i) be chaired by the Association Head Coach who will cast a vote only to break a tie
            ii) remain consistent for ALL interviews & selections for the respective division
            iii) set the coaching section criteria
      iv) upon completion of the interviews shall discuss and put forward a recommendation to the Executive Committee

e.   Coach Selection Committee members will be excluded from applying for a head coach position.

f.   All Coach selections in EMHA shall be based on the merit principle and the selection process shall be conducted in fair and objective manner.

g.    All EMHA team coaches and assistant coaches must be certified in accordance with requirements stipulated in the OMHA Manual of Operations.

h.   Applicants are required to submit a completed Police Record Check Application with their Coaching Application in accordance to EMHA Policy on Volunteer Screening.  Police Record Check Applications available on the website: www.essaminorhockey.com 

i.    A person may not be the head coach of a Minor Hockey team, Novice and up, for the same child for more than two (2) consecutive years, unless no other suitable applicants are available as deemed by the Essa Minor Hockey Association Executive.

1. Upon receipt of an appeal, the OMHA Contact will establish and Chair an Appeals Committee consisting of the EMHA President (or Vice President), EMHA Local League Contact(s) and two EMHA Executive Committee members or current coaches, as selected by the appellant.
2. Any appeal must be received, in writing, within five (5) days of notification of the selection results.
3. The appellant will appear before a Committee to explain the submitted appeal.  Immediately following the meeting, the committee will deliberate for the purpose of coming to consensus on the validity of the appeal.  The Committee’s decision will be communicated to the appellant and followed up by a written ruling.
4. The Appeals Committee will make every effort to hear and resolve appeals within five (5) working days of receiving the appeal.
5. In the event an applicant successfully appeals, the EMHA Appeals Committee shall decide whether to award the team to the appellant or convene a new Selection Board.

1. All Team Officials must comply with and meet the requirements of EMHA’s policy on Volunteer screening, copy of which is attached to section 16.0.
2. Team Officials are accountable to the Executive for their conduct and that of their players before, during and after games and practices. They are expected to set a good example in conduct, language, dress and sportsmanship.               
3. Team Officials shall become familiar with and enforce all rules, regulations and procedures of the EMHA and OMHA.
4. The Team Manager or Coach must report all suspensions issued to players on EMHA teams, to the OMHA Contact or Local League Contact, with twenty-four (24) hours of the suspension taking place.

1. strive to accomplish the aims and objectives of the EMHA;
2. ensure his team follows all rules and policies of the EMHA and OMHA as set out in their respective By-Laws, Rules of Operation and Manual of Operations;
3. be responsible for forwarding a copy of the “Canadian Hockey Injury Report” and the approval of “Returning to Play” to the respective Convenor;
4. ensure accurate completion of Player and Team Official Cards as well as the Official Team Roster and ensure timely submission to the appropriate Convenor;
5. prepare and submit player affiliation lists to the appropriate Convenor;
6. ensure that only EMHA approved personnel participate in any on ice activity;
7. ensure that players are properly supervised until the last player leaves the dressing room;
8. ensure any unused ice is reported to the Ice Coordinator with sufficient time for reallocation;
9. ensure that courtesy is shown to all people his team interacts with;
10. support and abide by Executive decisions and Association policies;
11. encourage participation in Association fundraisers;
12. meet with Team Parents, monthly;
13. any Coach whose conduct contravenes the EMHA Policies, By-Laws or responsibilities, will appear before a Discipline Committee.

1. implement an effective risk management program with their team, which strives to prevent injuries and accidents before they happen;
2. take on a proactive role in identifying and minimizing or eliminating risks during all activities and if ever in doubt, err on the side of caution;
3. promote and reflect the values of Fair Play and instilling these values in all participants and others involved in amateur hockey;
4. conduct regular checks of players’ equipment to ensure proper fit, protective quality and maintenance and advise players and parents regarding the purchase of protective equipment;
5. promote and conduct proper conditioning and warm-up activities as effective methods of injury prevention;
6. maintain accurate medical history files on all players and bringing these to all games and practices;
7. maintain a fully stocked First Aid Kit and bring it to all games and practices;
8. implement an effective Emergency Action Plan with their team and practice it regularly to ensure all involved understand their roles;
9. recognize life-threatening and significant injuries;
10. manage minor injuries (to the extent qualified) and according to the basic injury management principles and referring players to medical professionals when necessary;
11. recognize injuries, which require a player to be removed from action, referring players to medical professionals and coordinating return to play;
12. promoting a healthy lifestyle with all hockey participants by being a good role model while educating participants regarding hygiene, nutrition and hydration;
13. facilitate communication with players, coaches, physicians, therapists, para-medical personnel, parents, officials and other volunteers regarding safety, injury prevention and players’ health status.

1. prepare and organize established team schedules and supply those schedules to all team players, parents and coaches;
2. if required, organize game officials and minor game officials (time-keepers) if required for exhibition games;
3. organize collection of gate fees for the team, if required;
4. assist coaching staff in arranging exhibition games;
5. distribute any information to team parents and players;
6. maintain copies of game reports; 
7. ensure that all accident medical reports are complete after any injury. This should be done in conjunction with the team Trainer and coaches if necessary;
8. ensure that Association rules and policies as set out in By-Law Number One and the Rules of Operation, are adhered to;
9. collect and remit any payments to the Association Treasurer as required;
10. the Manager should, as soon as possible, prepare a Team Distribution List' this will greatly facilitate his/her duties;
11. notify the Ice Convenor and Local League or OMHA Contact, as applicable, at least three weeks prior to their team participating in any tournament;
12. the Team Manager (or Coach) must report all suspensions issued to players on EMHA teams to the OMHA or Local League Convenor as applicable, within twenty-four (24) hours of the suspension taking place.