NOTICE TO ALL OWHA TEAM OFFICIALS AND PLAYERS
The following are MINIMUM suspensions that shall be imposed for any suspendible offence, which occurs in any OW HA game (league, tournament, exhibition and/or Regional Playoff or Provincial Championship in or outside of Ontario) during the season.
These are MINIMUM suspensions. Additional suspensions will be imposed wherever conditions and circumstances warrant. Leagues, local associations, individual teams, and the OW HA may assess additional suspensions if warranted.
Please forward all discipline correspondence (Match Penalty Reports, Game Reports, Game Sheets, Letters, etc) to: stats@owha.on.ca
IMPORTANT * Multiple Offences will NOT be tolerated and WILL result in additional suspensions.
2nd suspendible offence in one game/season - minimum plus two (2) and shall not participate in any OWHA
sanctioned activity until permission granted by OWHA Discipline Chairperson.
3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. suspendible offence in one game/season - indefinite - minimum plus four (4) and shall not participate in any OWHA sanctioned activity until permission granted by OWHA Discipline Chairperson.
Note: Previous years’ suspensions are subject to review and consideration
OFFENCE and MINIMUM SUSPENSIONS - Players, Team Officials & Others
Violations of the OWHA Code of Conduct: Individuals who are deemed to be in violation of the OWHA Code of
Conduct are subject to suspension and/or other action as deemed appropriate. MINOR PENALTY and GAME MISCONDUCT
Bullying and Cyberbullying will be treated with the equivalency of a deliberate attempt to injure with offenders being suspended a minimum of 4 games for the first offence and possible removal for a second offence.
It is the responsibility of all stakeholders in hockey to promote an environment that supports the physical and mental health of participants,
| MINOR PENALTY and GAME MISCONDUCT | |||
| CODE | H. C. RULE | INFRACTION | MINIMUM SUSPENSION |
| GE101 | 4.6 | Game Ejection | Duration of game |
| GE102 | 4.2 (e) | Game Ejection | Duration of game |
| MAJOR PENALTY and GAME MISCONDUCT | |||
| CODE | H. C. RULE | INFRACTION | MINIMUM SUSPENSION |
| GM20 | 11.1 (c ) | Unsportsmanlike Conduct | + 2 Game |
| GM21 | 11.2 (b) | Disrespectful, Abusive, and Harassing Behaviour | + 3 Games |
| GM30 | 6.7 | Fighting 1st Offence: | + 4 Games |
| 2nd Offence: | + 8 Games | ||
| 3rd Offence: | + 16 Games | ||
| GM31 | 6.7 (h) | 2nd Fight, same stoppage of play (3rd, 4th, etc.) | + 6 Games |
| GM32 | 6.7 (h) | Player(s) 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. player into fight: | + 6 Games |
| GM34 | 9.4 (b) | Leaving the Players Bench or Penalty Box | + 4 Games |
| GM35 | 9.4 (c) | Leaving the Penalty Box to start a fight | + 5 Games |
| GM36 | 9.4 (a,b,c) | Coach whose player is penalized under GM 34 and/or GM 35 Note: GM36 - Coaches’ penalty will be noted on the front of the game sheet of the Official’s copy only. Penalty to Coach is automatic as a result of a player receiving a GM34 and/or GM35. Coach not to be ejected as a result of this penalty being assessed. Note 2: If Coaches' penalty is not noted on the game sheet, the suspensiont o the coach is still in place. | + 5 Games |
| MAJOR PENALTY and GAME MISCONDUCT | |||
| CODE | H. C. RULE | INFRACTION | MINIMUM SUSPENSION |
| GM38 | 6.7 (b) | INSTIGATOR of a fight (2+GM): | + 3 Games |
| GM39 | 6.7 (b) | AGGRESSOR of a fight (2+GM): | + 3 Games |
| GM41.01 | 6.6 | Kneeing (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM41.03 | 6.4 (a) | Checking from Behind (5+GM) | + 3 Games |
| GM41.04 | 8.2 (a) | Cross Checking (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM41.06 | 8.2 (b) | Cross Checking Goalie in Crease (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM41.07 | 8.2 (d) | Cross Checking Injury (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM41.08 | 8.4 (a) | Slashing (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM41.09 | 8.4 (b) | Slashing Injury (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM41.10 | 6.2 (a) | Boarding (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM41.11 | 6.2 (b) | Body Checking (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM41.12 | 6.3 (a,b) | Charging (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM41.13 | 6.5 (b,e) | Head Contact (5+GM) 1st offence | + 3 Games |
| 2nd offence | Indefinite | ||
| GM43 | 6.7 (l) | Roughing (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM44 | 6.7 (m) | Roughing Deliberate Contact After Whistle (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM45 | 7.1 (a) | Holding (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM46 | 7.1 (b) | Holding Injury (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM47 | 7.2 (a) | Hooking (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM48 | 7.2 (b) | Hooking Injury (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM49 | 7.3 (a) | Interference (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM50 | 7.3 (b) | Interference of a Goaltender (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM51 | 7.3 (d) | Interference from the Bench (2+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM52 | 7.3 (e) | Interference Injury (5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM55 | 6.4 (a) | Checking from Behind (2+GM) | + 1 Games |
| GM57 | 4.11 (f) | Goaltender Drop Kick Puck (with injury 5+GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM58 | 9.3 | Kick Shot (with injury5+ GM) | + 2 Games |
| GM62 | 9.4 (i) | Leaving the Bench without clearance from the Referee (Assessed to coach if altercation results in penalties at end of game) | + 3 Games |
| GM64 | 4.9 (f) | Team Official Interference/Distraction during Penalty Shot | + 1 Games |
| GM65 | 9.5 (f) | Bench Official on the ice Without Permission of Official | + 2 Games |
| GM70 | 10.14 (a) | Refusing to Start Play Coach (5+GM) | Indefinite |
| GM72 | 10.14 (e) | Refusing to Leave the Players Bench (5+GM) | Indefinite |
| GM76 | 4.5 (b) | Second Misconduct - Same Game | + 2 Games |
| GM | Unspecified | + 2 Games | |
| OWHA | Playing without obtaining a Pickup Consent Form signed by the official | Twice the number of games played | |
| contact of her own registered team (Ineligible Player): | while ineligible | ||
| OWHA | Coach identified as playing ineligible player(s) or having ineligible staff | Twice the number of games the | |
| on the bench. Failure to properly report a suspension. | player/staff has participated while ineligible | ||
| OWHA | Individual making public derogatory remarks with respect to the OWHA or | $100.00 fine and/or | |
| any of its members: | appropriate suspension | ||
| OWHA Rule One (II) (B) | Team official participating on-ice without a properly fastened CSA hockey approved helmet. | 1st offence to a team - warning & immediate removel from ice. 2nd offence +2 games to specific officials (s) & Head Coach | |
| GROSS MISCONDUCTS (GRM) | |||
| CODE | H. C. RULE | INFRACTION | MINIMUM SUSPENSION |
| GRM13 | 3.5 (d) | Goaltender Refusing to remove mask for identification | Indefinite (Min.3 Games) |
| GRM21 | 11.4 | Discrimination | Indefinite (Min.6 Games) |
| GRM23 | 11.2 (e ) | Travesty of the Game | Indefinite (Min.3 Games) |
| GRM30 | 6.7 (j) | Fighting with Team Official | Indefinite (Min.3 Games) |
| GRM31 | 3.6 (c) | Removing Helmet and / or Chinstrap | Indefinite (Min.3 Games) |
| GRM83 | 8.1 | Butt End - Team Official (Dbl Minor + Gross) | Indefinite (Min.3 Games) |
| GRM84 | 8.5 | Spearing - Team Official (Dbl Minor + Gross) | Indefinite (Min.3 Games) |
| GRM | Unspecified | Indefinite (Min.4 Games) | |
| MATCH PENALTIES (MP) | |||
| CODE | H. C. RULE | INFRACTION | MINIMUM SUSPENSION |
| MP20 | 11.5 (a) | Threatening an Official | Indefinite (Min.6 Games) |
| MP21 | 11.5 (b) | Physical Harassment of an Official - Attempted Strike | Indefinite (Min.7 Games) |
| MP22 | 11.5 (c) | Physical Abuse of an Official - Deliberate Touch, Hold, Push | Indefinite (Min.7 Games) |
| MP23 | 11.5 (d) | Physical Harassment of an Official -Deliberate Strike, Trip, Body Check | Indefinite (Min.7 Games) |
| MP40.00 | 6.1 (a) | Attempt to Injure | + 4 Games |
| MP40.01 | 6.1 (b) | Head Butting | + 4 Games |
| MP40.02 | 6.1 (c) | Kicking | + 4 Games |
| MP40.03 | 6.1 (d) | Grabbing Face Mask/Helmet/Chinstrap | + 4 Games |
| MP40.04 | 6.1 (d) | Hair Pulling | + 4 Games |
| MP40.05 | 8.5 | Spearing | + 4 Games |
| MP40.06 | 8.1 | Butt Ending | + 4 Games |
| MP40.07 | 6.2 (a) | Boarding | + 4 Games |
| MP40.08 | 6.2 (b) | Body Checking | + 4 Games |
| MP40.09 | 6.3 (c) | Charging | + 4 Games |
| MP40.10 | 6.6 (c) | Kneeing | + 4 Games |
| MP41.00 | 6.1 (a) | Deliberate Injury | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP41.01 | 6.1 (b) | Head Butting | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP41.02 | 6.1 (c) | Kicking | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP41.03 | 6.1 (d) | Grabbing Face Mask/Helmet/Chinstrap | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP41.04 | 6.1 (d) | Hair Pulling | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP41.05 | 8.5 | Spearing | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP41.06 | 8.1 | Butt Ending | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP41.07 | 6.2 (a) | Boarding | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP41.08 | 6.2 (b) | Body Checking | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP41.09 | 6.3 (c) | Charging | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP41.10 | 6.6 (c) | Kneeing | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP41.12 | 11.3 | Spitting | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP41.14 | 8.2 (d) | Cross-Checking | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP41.15 | 6.1 (e) | Facial Protector as Weapon | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP43 | 8.2 (b) | Cross-Checking Attempt to Injure | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP44 | 6.1 (e) | Facial Protector as Weapon Attempt to Injure | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP45 | 6.7 (e) | Fighting - Ring or Tape on Hand(s) | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP48 | 7.4 (b) | Slewfooting | Indefinite (Min.5 Games) |
| MP50.1 | 6.4 (a, b) | Checking from Behind | + 5 Games |
| MP50.3 | 6.5 (g) | Head Contact Attempt to Injure 1st offence | + 5 Games |
| 2nd offence | Indefinite | ||
| MP50.4 | 6.5 (g) | Head Contact Deliberate Attempt to Injure | Indefinite |
| MP | Unspecified | Indefinite (Min.4 Games) | |