Any organization registered with
USA Hockey and the USA Hockey affiliate, the Atlantic Amateur Hockey
Association (AAHA), shall be entitled to membership up meeting the
requirements as set forth in these By-Laws.
- Delegates and Voting
Membership shall entitle an organization to one voting delegate at
every meeting of the League. Two alternate delegates may be
designated and attend meetings, but may vote only in the absence of
the delegate. The delegates and alternate delegates are directly
responsible for all League activities for their respective
organizations and are the liaisons for keeping their clubs informed
of all League procedures, rules and regulations, and other pertinent
matters. Delegates and alternates must be designated by the
September meeting. A substitute delegate may attend on behalf of any
organization on notice to the League President.
- League Fees and Charges
All member organizations shall be assessed appropriate fees
necessary to operate the League. The schedule of payments shall be:
- Annual League Fees of fifty dollars ($50) per organization
are due at the October meeting
- Team Fees are due at the October meeting.
- There will be a late charge of twenty five dollars ($25) per
team for any payment made after the designated date.
Any organization having an outstanding account for
more than sixty (60) days following publication of the Treasurer’s
monthly report, or who fails to have a representative at three League
meetings will be considered on probation for the remainder of the
current season. Probation will result in the loss of eligibility for
League Playoffs for that year.
A member organization may not change its name, logo and/or team colors,
unless it is approved by a majority vote of the League members at the
Annual Meeting. A letter of intent to make such a change must be
received by the President at least fourteen (14) days prior to the
Annual Meeting.
Full Insurance coverage is required of all organizations. Individual
team registration forms (including roster) will be necessary for
participation in the League.
At the start of each playing season, the membership of the League shall
receive copies of the By-Laws and the Rules and Regulations of the
League.
Each member organization must submit a registration form and roster for
each of its teams in accordance with the guidelines as set forth in the
ARTICLE IX – Rules and Regulations. All teams within an organization
must be USA Hockey registered for both League and Non-League teams.
Any existing member organization may, with prior League approval,
withdraw from active League play for one season. The League may impose
any qualifying conditions it deems appropriate.
Any member organization shall be subject to forfeiture of its membership
for, but not limited to, the following:
- Failure to comply with the By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of
the League, USA Hockey or the USA affiliate (AAHA) having
jurisdiction of over the member organization.
- Failure to meet its League obligations
- Actions deemed detrimental to hockey, players, coaches and /or
the League.
Any officer or member organization may petition the League to expel an
alleged offending member organization at the Annual Meeting or at any
regular meeting after the Annual Meeting, but prior to commencement of
the playing season. However, before the League may take action on such a
petition, the alleged offending member shall be given written at least
fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting at which the petition shall be
acted upon, and the alleged offending member organization shall have the
right to be heard at such meeting and to present any evidence of
information it deems pertinent. A two-thirds majority vote of the League
shall be required for the expulsion of a member organization under this
provision.