Andy Baird, Director at Large ODMHA AAA December 14 th, 2006 Presentation to Minor Council

Andy Baird, Director at LargeAndy Baird, Director at Large

ODMHA “AAA” ODMHA “AAA” December 14December 14th,th, 2006 2006

Presentation to Minor CouncilPresentation to Minor Council

MANDATEMANDATEDevelop and implement plan for “AAA” Develop and implement plan for “AAA” within the ODMHAwithin the ODMHA

Present DirectionsPresent DirectionsBased on a series of meetings with various stakeholders Based on a series of meetings with various stakeholders over the past 2 years, we propose to:over the past 2 years, we propose to:

1.1. Implement a 3 year pilot programImplement a 3 year pilot program

2.2. Commence at the Midget and Bantam levels (Major & Minor)Commence at the Midget and Bantam levels (Major & Minor)

3.3. Introduce new zones or catchment areas for “AAA” teams to draw on.Introduce new zones or catchment areas for “AAA” teams to draw on.

4.4. Strengthen and equalize the top tiered teams and leaguesStrengthen and equalize the top tiered teams and leagues

5.5. Bring the Branch in line with the rest of Hockey CanadaBring the Branch in line with the rest of Hockey Canada

6.6. Minimize the effect of “AAA” on other levels of hockeyMinimize the effect of “AAA” on other levels of hockey

Present DirectionsPresent Directions

7.7. Respect existing association and district boundaries, as much as Respect existing association and district boundaries, as much as possible.possible.

8.8. Develop and support an implementation plan, to ensure a fair, well-Develop and support an implementation plan, to ensure a fair, well-communicated implementation process.communicated implementation process.

9.9. Implement for 2007 – 2008 season play.Implement for 2007 – 2008 season play.

10.10. Force teams to play tournaments at their proper ranking.Force teams to play tournaments at their proper ranking.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONSIMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS** NO MATTER WHAT APPROACH IS TAKEN NOT ** NO MATTER WHAT APPROACH IS TAKEN NOT EVERYONE WILL BE HAPPY **EVERYONE WILL BE HAPPY **

IT IS A PILOT THAT WILL BE RE-EXAMINED THROUGHOUT IT IS A PILOT THAT WILL BE RE-EXAMINED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS AND AMENDED ACCORDINGLY.THE ENTIRE PROCESS AND AMENDED ACCORDINGLY.

A STEERING COMMITTEE WILL REMAIN IN PLACE A STEERING COMMITTEE WILL REMAIN IN PLACE THROUGHOUT THE PILOT.THROUGHOUT THE PILOT.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL, SOME CHANGES WILL BE NECESSARY TO BE SUCCESSFUL, SOME CHANGES WILL BE NECESSARY TO PROVIDE A BALANCED APPROACH.TO PROVIDE A BALANCED APPROACH.

ZONES / CATCHMENT AREASZONES / CATCHMENT AREASThree proposals were examined initially at last year’s Three proposals were examined initially at last year’s meetingmeeting

Preference was for a 6 teams (zones). However, that meant Preference was for a 6 teams (zones). However, that meant that the zones would cross many District boundaries, which that the zones would cross many District boundaries, which was contrary to the overwhelming view to minimize those was contrary to the overwhelming view to minimize those impacts.impacts.

The Committee has focused on a 5 team model, with The Committee has focused on a 5 team model, with minimal impact on District boundaries.minimal impact on District boundaries.

PROPOSALPROPOSALBased on feedback and discussion from various Based on feedback and discussion from various meetings and in particular, last year’s Minor meetings and in particular, last year’s Minor Council special “AAA” meeting, plus further Council special “AAA” meeting, plus further examination of:examination of:

1.1. Total player registration,Total player registration,

2.2. Existing competitive teams / players,Existing competitive teams / players,

3.3. Geographical / demographic impacts, including Geographical / demographic impacts, including potential growth or reduction in district populations.potential growth or reduction in district populations.

The following Zone structure is recommended.The following Zone structure is recommended.

ZONES / CATCHMENT AREASZONES / CATCHMENT AREASPresent Districts / Present Districts / AssociationsAssociations

Registration #’sRegistration #’s

ZONE 1ZONE 1 Kingston Kingston

Rideau St. L.Rideau St. L.3200 3200

2500 57002500 5700

ZONE 2ZONE 2 NepeanNepean

KanataKanata

Ottawa WestOttawa West

25002500

18001800

900 5200900 5200

ZONE 3ZONE 3 Ottawa Valley TitansOttawa Valley Titans 55005500 55005500

ZONE 4ZONE 4 GloucesterGloucester

Ottawa EastOttawa East

Ottawa SouthOttawa South

30003000

900900

1300 52001300 5200

ZONE 5ZONE 5 SeawaySeaway

CobrasCobras

CumberlandCumberland

20002000

16001600

1600 52001600 5200

ZONES / CATCHMENT AREASZONES / CATCHMENT AREASTwo 5 zone proposals were studied and this one was felt to Two 5 zone proposals were studied and this one was felt to be most appropriatebe most appropriate

Numerous factors were considered:Numerous factors were considered:– ””B” District, B” District, – growth potential, growth potential, – total registration size, total registration size, – competitive populationcompetitive population

It minimizes movement while achieving what appears to be It minimizes movement while achieving what appears to be a balanced structurea balanced structure

LEAGUE(S) TEAM STRUCTURELEAGUE(S) TEAM STRUCTUREOur view and proposal is to create a “AAA” without creating Our view and proposal is to create a “AAA” without creating a 4a 4thth Tier. Tier.

Our experience with “AAA”, and its supporting levels, will Our experience with “AAA”, and its supporting levels, will determine whether or not a 4determine whether or not a 4thth Tier is needed. Tier is needed.

The new “AAA” League will offer “AA” (Major Atom – Major The new “AAA” League will offer “AA” (Major Atom – Major Peewee) and “AAA” (Minor Bantam – Major Midget).Peewee) and “AAA” (Minor Bantam – Major Midget).

The new “AA” League will offer “A” (Major Atom – Major The new “AA” League will offer “A” (Major Atom – Major Peewee) and “AA” (Minor Bantam – Major Midget).Peewee) and “AA” (Minor Bantam – Major Midget).

There will be no “A” League for the period of the pilot.There will be no “A” League for the period of the pilot.

The “B” Leagues will be augmented, with more teams being The “B” Leagues will be augmented, with more teams being added as determined by Districts and Associations.added as determined by Districts and Associations.

LEAGUE(S) TEAM STRUCTURELEAGUE(S) TEAM STRUCTURE

The same number of teams will remain under this proposal The same number of teams will remain under this proposal through the addition of additional B teamsthrough the addition of additional B teams

The 3 tiers will be “AAA”, “AA” & “B”The 3 tiers will be “AAA”, “AA” & “B”

Affiliation will be simpler, with fewer impacts for minor-aged Affiliation will be simpler, with fewer impacts for minor-aged teams.teams.

It is anticipated that after full implementation (3 to 5 years) It is anticipated that after full implementation (3 to 5 years) that a small City A League may resurface bringing it to a 4 that a small City A League may resurface bringing it to a 4 tier system. (Nepean, Kanata, District B, Cumberland, tier system. (Nepean, Kanata, District B, Cumberland, Gloucester, Goulbourn and others)Gloucester, Goulbourn and others)

INTEGRATION ISSUESINTEGRATION ISSUESAll players must be registered at their home association All players must be registered at their home association prior to “AAA” tryouts (this may not involve $$ but proof prior to “AAA” tryouts (this may not involve $$ but proof only). This may require some pre-registration activity in only). This may require some pre-registration activity in Associations who do not normally register players until late Associations who do not normally register players until late summer.summer.

If unsuccessful at the “AAA” level they return to their home If unsuccessful at the “AAA” level they return to their home association at its allied “AA” organization.association at its allied “AA” organization.

Affiliation will be clarified with the Executive and ODHA Affiliation will be clarified with the Executive and ODHA before issuing any policy (not open for discussion tonight).before issuing any policy (not open for discussion tonight).

GOVERNANCEGOVERNANCEThe “AAA” committee has drafted the following The “AAA” committee has drafted the following documents that will be posted on the web for your review documents that will be posted on the web for your review within the next few days after further proofing:within the next few days after further proofing:

1.1. ““AAA” Franchise Minor Hockey Association Policies & AAA” Franchise Minor Hockey Association Policies & Operation ManualOperation Manual

2.2. ““AAA” Franchise BylawsAAA” Franchise Bylaws

3.3. Ice rules for Districts to support the New “AAA” Franchises.Ice rules for Districts to support the New “AAA” Franchises.

4.4. ““AAA” Coach selection criteriaAAA” Coach selection criteria

5.5. ““AAA” League Constitution, Operating Rules and RegulationsAAA” League Constitution, Operating Rules and Regulations

Competitive Leagues 2006-07Competitive Leagues 2006-07Minor Minor AtomAtom

Major Major

AtomAtomMinor Minor

PeeweePeeweeMajor Major

PeeweePeeweeMinor Minor

BantamBantamMajor Major

BantamBantamMinor Minor MidgetMidget

Major Major MidgetMidget TotalsTotals

AA AA LeagueLeague AAAA 1010 1010 99 99 1010 1010 1010 6868

A LeagueA League AA 1111 1111 1212 1111 1111 1010 99 7575

Ottawa BOttawa B BB 1717 1111 88 1111 99 1111 1111 1111 8989

UOVUOV BB 66 66 77 66 55 3030

PGLPGL BB 66 77 77 66 2626

UCUC BB 1818 1616 1717 1515 1818 8484

TotalsTotals AllAll 1717 6262 2929 6161 2929 6363 5252 5959 372372

First AAA ProposalFirst AAA Proposal

Minor Minor AtomAtom

Major Major

AtomAtomMinor Minor






AA AA LeagueLeague AAAAAA 55 55 55 55 2020

AAAA 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 4949

A LeagueA League AA 1111 1111 1111 1010 1111 1010 99 7474

B LeaguesB Leagues BB 1717 4141 88 4040 99 4242 3232 4040 229229


AAA Committee ProposalAAA Committee Proposal


Major Major

AtomAtomMinor Minor






AAA AAA LeagueLeague AAAAAA 55 55 55 55 2020

AAAA 1010 1010 1010 3030

AA AA LeagueLeague AAAA 1010 1010 1010 1010 4040

AA 1111 1111 1111 3333

New B New B TeamsTeams BB 55 66 55 44 2020



Branch Leagues after 2010Branch Leagues after 2010


Major Major

AtomAtomMinor Minor






AAA AAA LeagueLeague AAAAAA 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 3535

AA AA LeagueLeague AAAA 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 7070

City A City A LeagueLeague BB 66 66 66 66 2424



B Leagues 2006-07B Leagues 2006-07Zone 1Zone 1 Zone 2Zone 2 Zone 3Zone 3 Zone 4Zone 4 Zone 5Zone 5

11 KK 1010 1111 77 44 55 66 88 99 22 33 1212

OttawaOttawa AT MinorAT Minor 33 22 11 33 22 33 11 22

AT MajorAT Major 22 11 44 11 33

PW MinorPW Minor 22 11 11 11 33

PW MajorPW Major 11 11 44 11 33 11

BT MinorBT Minor 11 11 33 11 33

BT MajorBT Major 11 11 44 11 33 11

MD MinorMD Minor 11 11 33 33 33

MD MajorMD Major 11 11 11 33 11 33 11

PGLPGL AT MajorAT Major 66

PW MajorPW Major 77

BT MajorBT Major 77

MD MajorMD Major 66

UOVUOV AT MajorAT Major 66

PW MajorPW Major 66

BT MajorBT Major 77

MD MinorMD Minor 66

MD MajorMD Major 55

UCUC AT MajorAT Major 88 44 66

PW MajorPW Major 77 44 55

BT MajorBT Major 88 33 66

MD MinorMD Minor 88 22 55

MD MajorMD Major 88 44 66

TotalsTotals AllAll 3939 1717 1212 99 22 2525 3030 66 22 2424 2828 3030 55

WHERE DO WE GO FROM WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?HERE?

An implementation plan will be developed to ensure that the An implementation plan will be developed to ensure that the process is well understood and well communicated.process is well understood and well communicated.

A meeting in January for approval of the Zones and League A meeting in January for approval of the Zones and League structure. Any delay beyond that date will result in delaying the structure. Any delay beyond that date will result in delaying the implementation of the “AAA” for an additional year.implementation of the “AAA” for an additional year.

A Steering Committee will be established through the ODMHA A Steering Committee will be established through the ODMHA Executive to ensure the process is followed by each Zone, Executive to ensure the process is followed by each Zone, continually monitor, with the League, to ensure problems are dealt continually monitor, with the League, to ensure problems are dealt with and to make any necessary corrections at any time during with and to make any necessary corrections at any time during the Pilot project period.the Pilot project period.

To create an even playing field for coach selection, To create an even playing field for coach selection, communications from the ODMHA “AAA” Steering Committee will communications from the ODMHA “AAA” Steering Committee will announce one date that all Zones will accept applications by (if announce one date that all Zones will accept applications by (if implementation approved)implementation approved)

WHERE DO WE GO FROM WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?HERE?

Meetings will be held with ODHA & Junior to discuss the Meetings will be held with ODHA & Junior to discuss the process and any impact on them.process and any impact on them.

Existing “AA” & “A” Leagues have been involved in this Existing “AA” & “A” Leagues have been involved in this process and have seen this proposal. They will have to be process and have seen this proposal. They will have to be approached to confirm their willingness to run the new approached to confirm their willingness to run the new leagues as proposed.leagues as proposed.

Thanks Thanks To everyone here tonight for taking time out of your busy To everyone here tonight for taking time out of your busy schedulesschedules

To the existing Committee members:To the existing Committee members:

Sterling Hartley, Louanne Clitsome, Brent Carty, Denis Dumais, Sterling Hartley, Louanne Clitsome, Brent Carty, Denis Dumais, Barb Levere, Frank Pronovost, Craig ShouldiceBarb Levere, Frank Pronovost, Craig Shouldice

President Mike Depratto and Cindy Seely for their supportPresident Mike Depratto and Cindy Seely for their support

And a special thanks for two members of the initial And a special thanks for two members of the initial committee who continue to work and support this venture committee who continue to work and support this venture behind the scenes – Jim Powell and especially Stewart Milloy behind the scenes – Jim Powell and especially Stewart Milloy who started the whole thing !!who started the whole thing !!

MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS !!CHRISTMAS !!

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Andy Baird, Director at Large ODMHA AAA December 14 th, 2006 Presentation to Minor Council