MHL Release Policy

Rule 30.05
A person who is registered as a Team Official in one Season may not, without the consent of the Association with which such person is registered as a Team Official, be registered or appear on the bench in the immediately following Season as a Team Official for a Team in the immediately higher age division of another Association or Organization (in this context “Organization” would include any Club that is a member of the GTHL or any of its Divisions). The consent of an Association required by this Rule 30.05 must be provided in writing and be signed by one of its officers or be provided to the MHL Office by an Association officer. An Association may withhold its consent in its sole and absolute discretion, however the M.H.L Board of Directors or a Special Committee thereof may make special rulings in situations in reference to this Rule 30.05 where it is deemed that an Association has acted in a manner that is inconsistent with the proper administration of minor hockey in any jurisdiction under the auspices of Hockey Canada.

Meadowvale is one of the MHL Associations that does not grant releases to team officials wishing to leave to coach at levels of hockey offered by our association. We invest considerably in our team officials, and we expect that investment to benefit our association, its players and families. Further, officials “recruiting” players to form future teams create a disruption to the quality of the current season’s program, and House League teams recruited, selected or actively practicing prior to the September evaluations are in violation of MHL rules and policy.

Copy Right - Meadowvale Minor Hockey Association 2008