PRE_REQUISITES FOR OBTAINING OVERAGE STATUS

Limited skill - would mean: noticeable lack of basic hockey skill such as skating and balance for his/her age. Including limited aptitude for the game in the Pee Wee and higher Divisions.

Verification – would mean a letter (s) confirming the lack of skill and ability to play in the proper age Division from the Association, Coach of respective team, including evaluation report if possible.

Only 1^st year Players (by birth-date) in a Division will be eligible for Overage

Novice to Initiation - At discretion of LMHA

Atom to Novice - - Player has limited skills
- Beginner player (1^{st –} 2^nd year of hockey)
- Health reasons – supported by letter from doctor

Pee Wee to Atom - Player is of small and frail structure combined with limited skills – written verification of ability
- Player has limited skills – written verification of ability
- Beginner Player (1^st year of hockey)
- Health reasons – supported by letter from doctor

Bantam to Pee Wee - Player has limited skills- written verification of ability
- Beginner Player (1^st year of hockey)
- Health reasons – supported by letter from doctor

Midget to Bantam - Player has limited skills – written verification of ability
- Beginner Player (1^st year of hockey)
- Health reasons – supported by letter from doctor

Junior to Midget - To be reviewed on an individual basis by the Zone Manager of Operations in consultation with Minor Council Chairperson.
May be approved when:

• Association does not have enough players to make a team ( 15 ) without applicant. " If more players register later increasing size of team, overage may be revoked"
• No registered team, other than Midget within 50km of place of residence.
• Health reasons supported by letter from Doctor and/or Limited Skills – written verification of ability
• Must be in High School – supported by letter from School
• No goaltender available – would not be able to register ( ice ) a team

Must meet 3 of the above, before approval would be considered. (*Junior to Midget only)

Goaltenders - To be reviewed/approved by Manager’s of Operation on an individual basis.

Exceptions may be reviewed on an individual basis per Criteria for HA Final Approval

Once the pre – requisites have been met, final approval by Hockey Alberta Zone Manager of Operation’s, will be based on the HA criteria for approval as an overage player in a Minor Division.

CRITERIA FOR HOCKEY ALBERTA FINAL APPROVAL

"Overage in a Division should be the Exception and not the Rule"

Final approval by the Zone Manager of Operations to be based on the following:

1. Approval from Parent - outlining reason
2. Endorsement/Approval by LMHA Presiden
3. Approval by League President
4. Applicant meeting the HA pre – requisites
5. Application form " information provided "
6. 6 Conditions of Overage "general"

Exceptions

Exceptions would be reviewed on an individual basis, in consultation with and approval of Minor Council Chairperson.
In addition to the above criteria for overage approval the following exception may be considered:

Association does not have enough players to make a Team without applicant

Overage may not be approved for the following reasons:

• Dislike of coach and team members
• Ice times
• Parents wish

 HOCKEY ALBERTA may revoke overage status at any time

 OVERAGE CONDITIONS

All steps for approval by HA must be followed and in writing.

All approval for overage play is for games within Alberta only. You must secure additional approval for any activity outside the Province of Alberta.

You must never play an overage that has not been approved by Hockey Alberta.

Overage players can participate in League play.(depending on League approval).

Overage players may play in Exhibition and Tournament games, but must receive approval from the Tournament Committee.

All coaches are responsible to let teams that they are playing know they have an overage player. The overage player must be clearly marked on every game sheet (OA) beside the players name.

Overage players are not eligible to play Provincial Zone Play Downs, Provincial Championship Tournament and the Alberta Winter Games.

Overage status will be granted for one year only.

Overage players are not eligible as affiliates to a higher Division or Category.

Hockey Alberta can revoke overage status at any time.(for valid reasons).

Application acceptance critical date is December 01.

Final Approval for overage status must be obtained from the Hockey Alberta Zone Manager of Operations.

Exceptions must be reviewed in consultation with and approved by Minor Council Chairperson.

Exceptions from Junior to Midget must be reviewed in consultation with Minor Council. Chairperson.

Leagues may strengthen criteria.

Each application should be reviewed independently and carefully.

 HOCKEY ALBERTA RESPONSIBILITY

Please note that with having been approved for special overage status with Hockey Alberta there are some conditions that must be adhered to:

1. Overage players are not eligible to play Provincial Championship Zone play-downs or the Provincial Championship tournament, including participating in any Winter Games play-downs or tournament.
2. Overage players are not eligible as affiliates to a higher Division or Category
3. Overage Players must not participate in any Hockey Alberta sanctioned event, until overage status approval has been given by Hockey Alberta.
4. Overage approval is for games within Alberta only. Additional approval must be secured for any activity outside the Province of Alberta, from the respective Branch