The Barrie Women's Hockey Association is governed by two important documents:
Bylaws:
The BWHA's Bylaws define the structure of the association and the rights and responsibilities of members. The Bylaws belong to the Association members, and can only be changed through a defined process including a majority vote at a meeting of the members (such as the Annual General Meeting). The Bylaw's define, among other things:
- membership and elections for the Board of Directors
- requirements for the Annual General Meeting, and other meetings of the members
- requirements for amending, adding, or deleting Bylaws
- duties and responsibilities for the Board of Directors positions
BWHA-Bylaws-2022
(Last updated May, 2022)
Policies & Procedures:
The BWHA's Policies & Procedures define the operation of the association and it's activities, including the rules and protocols that all players, coaches, and other volunteers must adhere to. The Policies & Procedures are maintained by the Board of Directors, and can be updated through a majority vote. The Policies & Procedures include, among other items:
- Fair Play Codes for Players and Parents
- Competitive Tryout Procedures
- Apparel Guidelines and Dress Codes
- Responsibilities of Coaches, Managers, Trainers and Others
- Detailed position descriptions for all Board of Director positions
BWHA Policies 2023
For questions about either the Bylaws or Polices and Procedures, please contact [email protected]