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GHTFA Announcements Larry Hodgson It is with the deepest of regret to inform those of you who are not already aware, of the passing of our dear friend Larry Hodgson. Larry faced numerous health issues (with an incredible positive attitude) over the last 4 years, and eventually succumbed to his battle with cancer. Larry was a 30 year touch football player, who was inducted in into the Golden Horseshoe Touch Football Association (GHTFA) “ Hall of Fame “ in 2002.Let it be said though, that Larry wasn’t just a great player, and an ambassador of the sport…more importantly, he was a “Hall of Fame Person”. He was a friend to all that met him, and will be sadly missed. Visitation & Funeral held @ Donald V. Brown Funeral Home, 36 Lake Avenue, Stoney Creek Visitation…
Funeral…
“Celebration of Larry’s Life” Reception
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Larry’s honour to City Kidz, 601 Burlington St. East, Hamilton L8L 4J5 The GHTFA will be honouring Larry’s memory in a number of ways, including having one of our League Champions to receive the Larry Hodgson Trophy each year. We will also will be creating the “Larry Hodgson Memorial Golf Tournament” with all proceeds going to “City Kidz”…an organization Larry volunteered countless hours to over the past couple years, despite his declining health. City Kidz, and the under privileged youth in Hamilton were the benefactors of his desire to “give back” to his community. That’s the kind of person Larry was, and he was truly passionate about the City Kidz program.While detail’s, including a date etc. are yet to be determined for the golf tournament, please respond to me if you wish to…
Dave Nelson City of Burlington - Facility Closure Information 905-335-7738 If there is any doubt in the weather you should check this site or # the morning of.The 2012 season starts Wednesday May 10 and runs until September 30 for league games and then playoffs to follow till approx. October 21. Please go the league schedule for all your game dates, times, teams and referee team assignments. If you click on your team name, it will summarize a list of all your games, dates and times that your team plays for the 2012 season. The system will NOT allow you to summarize your referee assignments. To review your referee team assignments all C teams should review the A/B league schedule for their dates, times and fields. For all A/B teams you should review the A/B league schedule as well as the C league schedule. All C teams will referee approx. 7 x during the 2012 season and all A/B teams will referee approx. 5-7 x. If your team has a conflict with your assigned referee dates, you can use the Referee Emergency List to contact a player or non player to confirm a replacement. Please provide at least 1-2 weeks notice to ensure a replacement. Please ensure you communicate with the Referee in Chief on those changes to update our files for compensation at the end of the year. It is your responsibility to ensure that your replacement shows up or else your team will be penalized. Once you have confirmed the replacement I would recommend that you communicate with that person 2 days before to confirm again. Please bring whistle all other equipment to referee will be supplied. Amendments to GHTFA Constitution and ByLaws 6.1.6. Championship Director 6.1.7. VP of Technology
The Championship/Tournament Director will be responsible for: · Coordination of events at the field for the following League Championships or Tournaments: o Men’s League Championship Day (Usually helps in October) o Master’s Championship Night (Usually held in November) o Annual Bolla (Snow) Bowl usually held the Saturday before the Super bowl o Which may include: § collection of Scores from all games, § updating scores online or on Scoreboard, § Trophy Preparation, § Food and Drink Organization (If Required) § Chairperson for the GHTFA Hall of Fame and Quarter Century Club selection committee · Ordering of Plaques and other Awards for presentation · Updating the GHTFA Website with citation / player history and Photo § Coordination of GHTFA Hall of Fame Presentations § Coordination of GHTFA Quarter Century Club Presentation § Organizing Team Photo’s and Individual Photo’s for use in the Website · Attending Executive Meetings · Discipline Committee Member · Other duties as required
The total level of effort annually for this position is approximately 80 hours Technology Vice President
The Vice President of Technology is responsible for: · Chairperson of the Technology Committee o Explore Technology as it applies to the GHTFA; o Present new Technology Ideas to the Executive Committee · Chairperson of the Website Committee o Maintenance of the GHTFA.ORG Website o Updating the Website with information as it becomes available o Updating the Online Schedule Program · Attend Executive Meetings · Discipline Committee Member · Provide an annual update to the GHTFA AGM (as required) · Indicate prior to the subsequent year interest in filling the position for the upcoming year · Represent the GHTFA on technology matters to Local Government (If requested by the Association) The total level of effort annually for this position is approximately 160 – 200 hours The position will be up for renewal annually at the AGM 6.5. The Association President may remove an Elected Executive by: 6.5.1. reciving a resignation of the individual who was duely elected into an Executive position; or 6.5.2. by obtaining a vote of the majority of Executive Committee 6.6. The Association President may appoint an individual to a vacant Executive position with a majority vote of the Executive Committee. The assigned individual may only hold the position until the following AGM 9.3. League Tie Breakers: When 2 or more teams are tied after regular season or post season play in the League Standings: 1. Tie Breaker is the Head to Head record amongst the tied teams, the tie breaker will be utilized to eliminate the tie; 2. Total Wins amongst the teams involved in the Tie; 3. Team with the lowest Point differential amongst the teams still involved; 4. Lowest Points Against amongst the teams still involved; 5. Total Point differential amongst all teams in the league; Through each level of tie breaker only the teams still tied will move on to claim the highest position, teams which are eliminated will take the lowest position amongst teams involved in the tie 10.15.1.3 Have at least 5 Level 1 qualified Officials in their third year; 10.15.1.4 Remove 10.15.3 Remove 10.15.3.1 Remove 10.15.3.1.1 Remove 10.15.3.1.2 Remove 10.17. Men’s League Championship Eligibility: All teams MUST return the Championship Trophies prior to the start of their final league game. The Penalty for not returning the Trophy will be forfeiture of the final game in the regular season. Further forfeiture of Championship Games may also be assessed. The Team will forfeit their Team Performance Bond, or the Team will replace the Trophy prior to the start of the Semi Final Game with all winners plates replaced and affixed to the replacement trophy. The former winners of the appropriate Trophy are available on the GHTFA Website. 11.1.1.6. Missed Meeting 11.1.1.6.1. AGM - Usually last Sunday in March Notice is posted on the website and each team is notified via email 11.1.1.6.2. GHTFA Registration Meeting - Date indicated at the AGM and posted on the Website 11.1.3.2. Remove 11.1.4.1. Remove 11.1.6. $200 11.1.6.1. Failure to supply a referee when assigned 13.2. Championship Protest Team Roster / Player Eligibility may be protested prior to the start of any Championship Game. It must be presented to the League President or Association President with a $50 Protest Fee. The Protest Fee will be refunded to the Team if their Protest is upheld. If not the money will be paid to the Assoication.
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