Certificate of adoption by the San Diego Amateur Hockey Club
Executed at San Diego, California on June 30, 2004
Mathew D. McCubbins, President
The purpose of SDAHC is to develop the skills, sportsmanship and leadership that are commensurate with the game, as well as to develop the highest possible caliber of player.
v SPORTSMANSHIP – have a sense of fair play; be humble in victory and gracious in defeat, show friendship with teammates and opponents.
v RESPECT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL – treat all others as you expect to be treated.
v INTEGRITY - foster honesty and fair play beyond the strict interpretation of the rules and regulations of the game.
v PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE – at both the individual and team level, players should perform each aspect of the game to the highest level of his/her ability.
v ENJOYMENT – the hockey experience should be fun, satisfying and rewarding.
v LOYALTY - we aspire to teach loyalty to the ideals and to fellow members of the sport of hockey.
v TEAMWORK - we value the strength of learning to work together
The mission is to provide an improved grassroots foundation for the growth and development of USA Hockey, designing programs aimed at increasing participation, improving skills and offering a responsible environment for the conduct of youth hockey. To achieve these ends, the SDAHC adopts the USA Hockey Model Program Guidelines which dictate:
v A safe and healthy environment for all.
v An opportunity for all new players who wish to play hockey.
v Fair and equal opportunity for all to participate in our sport.
v An opportunity to learn the basic skills without an over-emphasis on winning.
v A philosophy which attempts to reduce the number who become disenchanted.
v An opportunity for those who wish to advance in a more competitive environment.
v Qualified adult leadership.
v A/B/BB or Recreational - the backbone of youth hockey, recreational hockey encourages developmental play. Skill development and team concepts are stressed, rather than winning.
v AA or tier II - Well-qualified coaches teach higher-level skill development for players who have the desire and ability for a competitive experience. Balance of winning and sportsmanship is stressed, and travel for the competition should be reasonable. Team objectives include local, league, state and national championships.
v AAA or Tier I - A high level national program which draws from the very best players in the state. This is primarily for players who seek to advance to Junior A or college hockey.
v Term of Membership: Annual membership shall commence upon registration of the player and payment of the Club deposit, and shall conclude on April 30th of the following year. Players may be registered only after the player and parent(s) or guardian(s) of the player sign and return a Letter of Intent and a Club Financial Agreement.
v Eligibility: Eligible members include parents or guardians of rostered players who have paid the Club deposit and who reside within the State of California.
v Fees: The yearly membership fee shall be considered paid with a player’s deposit. There is one and only one membership per paid deposit.
v Responsibilities: All members and their families shall abide by the bylaws and the policies and procedures set forth herein. Members are responsible for participating in the association’s designated fund raising events applicable to their level, either via participation or cash buyout, and must keep current on all financial obligations. Members are also required to participate in the Club’s tournaments and events either by participation or cash buyout. Members should report any known violation of the Code of Conduct or Sexual and Physical Abuse policy or other infractions in writing to the Board of Directors of SDAHC or to the Disputes and Resolutions Committee.
v Privileges: Members each get one vote in the annual election of team representatives to the Board of Directors. Each player is assigned one vote to be cast by a parent or guardian. Members are encouraged to attend open board meetings. Members with issues or concerns should submit written documentation of the problem and recommended actions to the Board or to the Disputes and Resolutions Committee.
v Removal: Members may be expelled for cause by the affirmative vote of two-thirds majority of the Board of Directors.
v Annual Meetings: The annual meeting of SDAHC shall convene no later than June 30th and no earlier than the second Tuesday in May.
v General Membership Meetings: A general membership meeting may be called if 50% plus 1 of current members sign a petition to meet. A general membership meeting may also be called by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board of Directors. A general membership meeting may be called to recall Board members, change the Club bylaws or Club policies. Financial matters cannot be discussed, debated or decided at general membership meetings. Rules governing recall of Board members shall be prescribed by the Board.
v Voting: Members must attend the Annual Meeting, Board meetings, committee meetings or any designated general membership meeting in person to exercise their vote.
v SDAHC shall be governed by a Board of Directors. The Board shall have the power to interpret the various rules and regulations of SDAHC. Board powers and responsibilities are listed in the Club’s bylaws. The following list of responsibilities and requirements supplement the responsibilities and requirements imposed by the bylaws.
v The property, business and affairs of SDAHC shall be managed by its Board of Directors and the Board may exercise all such power of SDAHC as are not by law, or by policies, directed or required to be exercised by the members.
v The Board shall have the authority to appoint individuals to positions and to establish organized structure as necessary to provide successful programs.
v Each Director must disclose any conflicts of interest prior to board action.
v A quorum shall be a simple majority of the current seated board at each meeting. If a quorum is not achieved the business meeting will be canceled and no business will be conducted. All meetings will be governed by Robert’s Rules of Order, except as otherwise stated in this manual.
v No individual Board Member shall be liable for the debts or obligations of SDAHC, nor shall Board members be collectively liable for the debts or obligations of the Club.
v Nominations for election to the Board of Directors must be presented to the Club President before the end of any open meeting or before the beginning of the Annual Meeting.
v Proposed changes to the bylaws must be presented to the Board of Directors at least one month prior to the Annual Meeting.
v Nominations to the Board and the proposed changes to the bylaws must be circulated to the membership of the Club for at least one week before approval.
v It is the responsibility for Board members to attend all board meetings or provide a written report in lieu of attendance
v Any vacancy occurring on the Board of Directors may be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors, upon nomination by the President. Each Board member so appointed to fill a vacancy shall hold the office until the next Annual Meeting.
v Any member of the Board of Directors may resign at any time by giving written notice to the President or Secretary. Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified in the notification. This resignation does not need to be accepted by the Board of Directors to take effect.
v No board member, other than the Director of Hockey, shall receive cash compensation for services rendered, but a board member may be reimbursed for expenses reasonably incurred on behalf of SDAHC if approved by the Board of Directors.