New Head Contact Rule
| 12 September 2011
New Head Contact Rule
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Richmond Hill, ON: - The 2011 Hockey Canada AGM has addressed the issue of Head Contact and continued commitment to zero tolerance measures in this area, and has implemented Rule Changes which will come into effect immediately for the 2011-2012 season.
The OHF Minor Council has also endorsed enhancements to the minimum suspensions for head contact penalties assessed in the newly approved Head Contact rule.
Similarly, the OMHA Development Committee and Board have also reviewed the issue - please click on the link below for complete details.
• OMHA Head Contact Penalties Memo
Additional resources on the implementation of this initiative will be available through Hockey Canada and the OMHA websites.
Resource Links:
• www.hockeycanada.ca/headcontactrule
• OMHA - Development Programs Overview
For more information please contact:
Ian Taylor – Director, Development Programs
Kevin Hamilton - Manager, Development Programs
