ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

USA Hockey is committed to creating a safe and fair environment for all participants. Respect for the game, the opponents, coaches and officials are a critical part of the environment that is created. This Zero Tolerance Policy summarizes required actions to be taken when violations occur.

All players, coaches, officials, team officials and administrators and parents/spectators are required to maintain a sportsmanlike and educational atmosphere before, during and after all USA Hockey sanctioned games. Thus, the following points of emphasis must be implemented by all USA Hockey participants and spectators.

Players

A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (zero tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a player:

1) Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official.
2) Taunts or incites an opponent.
3) Visually creates a disturbance during the game.

Any time that a player persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a misconduct penalty. A game misconduct shall result if the player continues such action.

Coaches

A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (zero tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a coach:

1) Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official.
2) Uses obscene, profane, or abusive language to anyone at any time.
3) Visually displays any sign of dissatisfaction with an official’s decision including standing on the boards or standing in the bench doorway with the intent of inciting the officials, players, or spectators.

Any time that a coach persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a game misconduct penalty.

In addition, any player/coach who uses language that is hateful or discriminatory in nature anywhere in the rink before, during or after the game shall be penalized under Rule 601(e.3) resulting in a match penalty. Such behavior is reprehensible and has absolutely no place in our game. The offender shall be immediately suspended until a hearing is conducted by the governing USA Hockey Affiliate or Junior League.

Officials

Officials are required to conduct themselves in a businesslike, sportsmanlike, impartial and constructive manner at all times. The actions of an official must be above reproach. Actions such as “baiting” or inciting players or coaches are strictly prohibited.

Officials are strongly encouraged to introduce themselves to the coaches prior to the game to establish a basis of mutual respect and to facilitate/define in-game communication.

Officials are ambassadors of the game and must always conduct themselves with this responsibility in mind.

Parents/Spectators

Parents are expected to be a positive role model by treating all players, coaches, officials and fellow spectators with respect and support.

The game will be stopped by game officials when parents/ spectators displaying inappropriate and disruptive behavior interfere with other spectators or the game. The game officials will identify violators to the coaches for the purpose of removing parents/ spectators from the spectator’s viewing and game area. Once removed, play will resume. Lost time will not be replaced, and violators may be subject to further disciplinary action by the local governing body. This inappropriate and disruptive behavior shall include:

1) Use of obscene, profane, or abusive language to anyone at any time.
2) Taunting of players, coaches, officials or other spectators by means of baiting, ridiculing, threat of physical violence or physical violence.
3) Throwing of any object in the spectators viewing area, players bench, penalty box or on ice surface, directed in any manner as to create a safety hazard.

USA Hockey strongly recommends that each local youth hockey registered team designate a volunteer to serve as a parent/spectator monitor during all team games. This monitor will, ideally, address inappropriate spectator behavior prior to the situation escalating to the point it has an impact on the game. This designated monitor shall have the full support of the youth hockey association and the arena management to remove any spectator in violation of the Zero Tolerance Policy.

Administrators

Administrators are the key to building a positive, growing, and safe USA Hockey community. Create a culture that is:

1) Welcoming
2) Protected
3) Respected
4) Connected
5) Valued

Administrators are responsible for enforcing the rules and policies established and approved by USA Hockey, their Affiliate, and their Association or Club. This includes taking disciplinary action, as deemed appropriate, towards any parent/spectator removed from a game as a result of a violation of the Zero Tolerance Policy.

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Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association (PVAHA) released protocols and guidance regarding violation of USAH's rule 601(e)3-use of language that is offensive, hateful or discriminatory in nature.

These protocols outline the procedures officials must follow if they see, hear, or if it is reported that hateful or discriminatory actions have occurred before, during or after a youth hockey game. This protocol applies to all games sanctioned by PVAHA, which includes all CBHL and CCHL games.

https://cdn2.sportngin.com/attachments/document/2fe4-2501486/PVAHA_Rule_601_E_3_Protocols.pdf#_ga=2.64696875.581328018.1631551478-243423826.1596397972

**UPDATED COVID-19 PROTOCOL**

Due to a continued rise in COVID-19 metrics, Prince George’s County Executive, Angela Alsobrooks, issued an indoor public mask mandate beginning Sunday, August 5, 2021 at 5pm. All persons over the age of 5 entering the Bowie Ice Arena are REQUIRED to wear masks while inside the facility. Masks MUST be worn ON THE ICE as well.

The Bowie Ice Arena locker rooms are currently open for use by teams during practices/games and individuals during stick and puck sessions. Locker room availability may change in the future due to the possibility of increased COVID-19 restrictions.  Prince George’s County requires masks be always worn in the facility. Players, coaches, and organizations are expected to abide by the mask mandate in the locker rooms – BIA staff cannot monitor inside the locker rooms. Due to Safesport concerns, players are not permitted to dress or undress outside of the locker rooms in the rink area or lobby. Players are welcome to arrive dressed for practices and games. Chairs and benches are available outside the locker rooms to allow skaters to put their skates on.

At this time, USA Hockey, Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association (PVAHA), CBHL, and CCHL have not provided any COVID-19 protocol updates or mandatory reporting.

Please wear your mask while inside the Bowie Ice Arena. Bowie Hockey Club greatly appreciates your cooperation as we all continue to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and other variants.

Bowie Hockey Club – 2021-2022 Travel Tryout Information

Bowie Hockey Club is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 hockey season. We are extremely excited as 2021 marks our 50^th anniversary.

While there may still be some unknowns for the upcoming season, BHC is planning to skate Youth 8U to 18U teams rostered as Tier II (USA Hockey 1T Rostered) for the 2021-2022 season. These teams will participate in the Chesapeake Bay Hockey League (CBHL) for the 2021-2022 season and some teams will also participate in the Eastern Junior Elite Prospects League (EJEPL). Starting Wednesday, April 28, 2021 to Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Bowie Ice Arena, BHC starts on-ice evaluations/tryouts for all players and goalies who were rostered with Bowie Hockey Club for the 2020-2021 season. The PVAHA/USA Hockey Youth Council granted permission for these early tryout dates. On Saturday, May 15, 2021, Bowie Hockey Club may offer player agreement/contracts.

On Sunday, May 23, 2021 at The Gardens Ice House, the Bowie Hockey Club will hold on-ice evaluations/tryouts for all players and goalies irrespective of where they were rostered last season (2020-2021).

Any on-ice evaluation/tryout will follow COVID-19 protocols for the Bowie Ice Arena and The Gardens Ice House and follow Federal, State and local government guidelines. The Bowie Ice Arena and The Gardens Ice House require facemasks at all times inside the facility including on the ice. Parents may not be permitted inside the facilities for the on-ice evaluations/tryouts (exceptions may be given for 8U player parents who may have to wait in the lobby).

Travel On-Ice Evaluations/Tryouts

Bowie Hockey Club’s travel on-ice evaluation/tryout registration for 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U will open on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. All players must register for travel tryouts to be considered for a roster position. If you cannot attend a tryout session, please email the Hockey Director or President. The non-refundable tryout fee is $100 for Bowie Hockey Club rostered players during the 2020-2021 season eligible to tryout starting Wednesday, April 28, 2021 and $75 for all others on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Players and goalies will be given an assigned numbered jersey to keep and must be worn at each tryout session. A yellow jersey represents first birth year for 8U/10U/12U/14U/16U age group, a black jersey represents second birth year for 8U/10U/12U/14U/16U age group, and a white jersey represents 18U age group and all goalies.

In exceptional cases, such as serious injury or illness, the President may grant a tryout waiver to a player unable to attend the tryout sessions. An acceptable reason (e.g., doctor's note, vacation, etc.) should accompany any such request. In the event a player is granted a waiver; the Hockey Director will try to arrange for an alternative method of evaluation of that player's hockey ability. A granted tryout waiver player will still be responsible to pay the applicable tryout fee.

A player granted a tryout waiver can only be placed on a team's roster if he/she is of such hockey ability that, in the judgement of the team head coach, Hockey Director and the President, he/she is clearly among the players who should be selected for the team based on the selection indicators.

To register visit www.bowiehockey.org. Players and goalies must have a valid USA Hockey #.

Travel Roster Selection Process

• Evaluation committees will be created for each travel age group 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U. Committee members subject to change.
• The Hockey Director and President will assemble the named travel head coach for an age group and other coaches who possess specific knowledge of a particular age group for form each age group evaluation committee.
• Evaluation committees will view each registered applicant during on-ice evaluations/tryouts and rate each player using the TeamGenius evaluation software using criteria developed by the Hockey Director.
• A parent coach of a registered applicant within that specific age group will not be allowed to rate/evaluate/vote for their own player.
• The Hockey Director and President have final say in all decisions.
• Registered applicants offered a player agreement/contract will be notified by phone or email by the named travel head coach or Hockey Director or President.
• All roster position player agreements/contracts expire after 48 hours of original notification method.

Travel On-Ice Evaluation Committee*

8U Youth Travel: Jason Dougal, Bridget Snyder, Greg Snyder, Lori Jones, Bill Palmer and Derek Rabold

10U Youth Travel: Adam Cohen, Scott Padgett, Bill Bell, Dave Quader, Lori Jones, Bill Palmer, and Derek Rabold 

12U Youth Travel: Scott Padgett, Brad Salvato, Lori Jones, Bill Palmer, Scott Schmidt, Bill Schmidt and Derek Rabold

14U Youth Travel: Travis Long, Bill Schmidt, Scott Schmidt, Lori Jones, Bill Palmer, and Derek Rabold

16U Youth Travel: Roger Mattioli, Mike Viscardi, Jason Seaton, Lori Jones, Bill Palmer, and Derek Rabold

18U Youth Travel: Jason Seaton, Lori Jones, Bill Palmer, Bill Schmidt, and Derek Rabold

Girls Development and Tournament Team: Bridget Snyder, Brad Salvato, Steve Schittone, Lori Jones, Bill Palmer, and Derek Rabold

*Evaluation committee subject to change.

Youth Travel Team Size

The plan for teams is as follows: The numbers below include goalies and teams may take additional goalies or skaters depending on skill and need.

8U: Minimum of 9 and no more than 13

10U: 15-16 players (upper team) and no fewer than 15 players (lower team)

12U: 15-17 players (upper team) and no fewer than 15 players (lower team)

14U: 17-19 players (all teams)

16U: 17-19 players (all teams)

18U: 18-20 players (all teams)

Bowie Hockey Club - 2021-2022 Travel Head Coaches

8U Gold (Upper Team):

Jason Dougal:

2016-2021: BHC 8U House Coach, 2017-2018: BHC Assistant Coach 8U Gold CBHL, 2018-2019: BHC Co-Head Coach 10U Black CBHL, 2019-2020: BHC Head Coach 10U Gold CBHL, Assistant Coach 8U Black CBHL, 2020-2021: BHC Head Coach 8U Gold CBHL, Assistant Coach 12U Gold CBHL, Level 4 USA Hockey Coach

8U Black (Lower Team):

Bridget Snyder:

2005-2007: Assistant Coach National Sports Academy in Lake Placid, NY Girls U19 Tier I, 2007-2010: Head Coach Navy Youth Hockey Girls 19U CBHL, 2008-2013: Head Coach Varsity Field Hockey at Elizabeth Seton High School, 2019-2021: 8U House Coach, Level 4 USA Hockey Coach

Greg Snyder:

2007-2010: Coach Navy Youth Hockey Girls 19U CBHL, 2008-2013: 2018-2019: Learn-to-Play Coach, 2019-2021: 8U Rec Coach, Level 4 USA Hockey Coach

10U Gold (Upper Team):

Adam Cohen:

2008-2009: Head Coach Maryland Bayhawks 18U, 2009-2012 Head Coach Navy Youth Hockey 14U CBHL, 2018-2020: BHC 8U House Coach, 2019-2020: BHC Assistant Coach 8U Gold CBHL, 2020-2021: BHC Head Coach 8U White CBHL, 2020-2021: BHC Head Coach 10U Black CBHL, Level 4 USA Hockey Coach

10U Black (Lower Team):

Scott Padgett:

2018-2021: BHC 8U House Coach, 2019-2020: BHC Head Coach 10U Black CBHL, 2020-2021: BHC Head Coach 10U Gold CBHL, Coach, Level 2 USA Hockey Coach

10U White (Lower Team):

TBD

10U/12U Girls and 14U/16U Girls (Tournament Teams Only): Goal for tournament teams to be mixed birth years 2009-2012 for 10U/12U and 2005-2008 for 14U/16U and play in girl’s tournaments for 2021-2022 season.

Bridget Snyder and Scott Padgett

Stephen Schittone:

2019-2021: BHC 8U House Coach, 2020-2021: BHC Head Coach 10U White CCHL, Level 2 USA Hockey Coach

12U Gold (Upper Team):

Scott Padgett:

2018-2021: BHC 8U House Coach, 2019-2020: BHC Head Coach 10U Black CBHL, 2020-2021: BHC Head Coach 10U Gold CBHL, Coach, Level 2 USA Hockey Coach

12U Black (Upper or Lower Team):

Brad Salvato:

2014-2017: BHC 8U House Coach, 2018-2019: BHC Head Coach 8U Black CBHL, 2020-2021: Head Coach San Jose Jr. Sharks 12U (Girls/Rec), Assistant Coach San Jose Jr. Sharks 10U (Rec), Level 2 USA Hockey Coach

12U White (Lower Team):

TBD

14U Gold (Upper Team):

Travis Long:

2005-2006: BHC Head Coach 10U CCHL, 2007-2009: BHC Head Coach 10U and 12U CCHL, 2019-2020: BHC Co-Head Coach 10U Black CBHL, 2020-2021: BHC Assistant Coach 12U Gold CBHL, Level 4 USA Hockey Coach

14U Black (Lower Team):

Bill Schmidt:

1998-2021 (23 years): BHC Head Coach and Assistant Coach 8U/10U/12U/14U/16U/18U CBHL/CCHL and Instructional/Learn to Play, 2007-2021: Bowie High School/Copperheads Head Coach, Level 4 USA Hockey Coach

Scott Schmidt:

2011-2021: BHC Head Coach and Assistant Coach 12U/14U/16U/18U CBHL, 2011-2021: Bowie High School/Copperheads Assistant Coach, Level 5 USA Hockey Coach, USA Hockey Gold Level Goaltending Coach

16U Gold (Upper Team): CBHL ONLY OFFERS AA, UA or LA for 16U Division.

Roger Mattioli:

2015-2018: Coach, Learn to Play, Wilmington Ice House, NC, 2018-2020: Coach, 8U, NOVA Hockey Club, 2018-2019: Assistant Coach, 14U CCHL, NOVA Hockey Club, 2019-2020: Coach, Fort Dupont Cannons Hockey Club, Head Coach 10U (“Little Cannons”), Level 2 USA Hockey Coach

16U Black (Lower Team): CBHL ONLY OFFERS AA, UA or LA for 16U Division.

Mike Viscardi:

2015-2020: BHC Head Coach 10U, 12U, 14U CCHL, 2020-2021: BHC Head Coach 14U Black CBHL, Level 4 USA Hockey Coach

18U Gold: CBHL ONLY OFFERS AA or UA for 18U Division.  If this team does not play in CBHL they would play non-league games and participate in tournaments.  Players may decide to play on BHC 16U/18U CCHL (birth years 2003-2006) team and participate in tournaments.

Jason Seaton:

2017-2018: BHC Assistant Coach 14U CCHL, 2018-2019: BHC Head Coach 14U CCHL, 2019-2020: BHC Co-Head Coach 16U/18U CCHL, 2020-2021: BHC Head Coach 16U Gold CBHL

Bowie Hockey Club - 2020-2021 Travel Season Record

8U Gold (Upper Team): Silver Division/CBHL – Head Coach: Jason Dougal

8U Black (Lower Team): Bronze Division/CBHL – Head Coaches: Pat Ahern/Dan Kunath

8U White (Lower Team): Bronze Division/CBHL – Head Coaches: Jason Bell/Adam Cohen

10U Gold (Upper Team): UA/CBHL – Head Coach: Scott Padgett

• Placed 2^nd in CBHL 10U Upper Patrick Red Division (ineligible for playoffs)
• First place in Future Silver 1 Division and playoff Champions in EJEPL
• 2020 Showdown Hockey Tournaments, Crabtown Tournament Champions
• 2021 My Hockey Tournaments, The Congressional Cup Champions
• 2021 My Hockey Tournaments, Liberty Cup Spring Classic Champions

10U Black (Lower Team): Wales/CBHL – Head Coaches: Adam Cohen/Steve Picarde

• Placed 3^rd in CBHL 10U Wales Division
• CBHL 10U Wales Division Playoff Champion
• 2020 Eastern Regional Silver Sticks Finalist

12U Gold (Upper Team): LA/CBHL – Head Coach: Bill Schmidt

• Placed 1^st in CBHL 12U Lower Patrick Red Division

12U Black (Lower Team): Wales/CBHL – Head Coach: Scott Schmidt

• Placed 6^th in CBHL 12U Wales Red Division

14U Gold (Upper Team): LA/CBHL – Head Coach: Derek Rabold

• Placed 6^th in CBHL 14U Lower Patrick Red Division

14U Black (Lower Team): Wales/CBHL – Head Coach: Mike Viscardi

• Placed 4^th in CBHL 14U Wales Division
• CBHL 14U Wales Division Playoff Finalist
• 2021 Defender Hockey, St. Patty Day Smack Down Tournament Champions

16U Gold (Upper Team): LA/CBHL – Head Coach: Jason Seaton

• Placed 4^th in CBHL 16U Lower Patrick Division
• 2020 My Hockey Tournaments, Congressional Cup Fall Classic Champions

Bowie Hockey Club – 2021-2022 Travel Tryouts Dates

The tryout dates listed below are only for players and goalies who were rostered with Bowie Hockey Club for the 2020-2021 season. The USA Hockey Youth Council granted permission for these early tryout dates. Players and goalies should plan to attend each age-appropriate tryout session at Bowie Ice Arena. BHC players will be notified if they are required to attend the tryout session at The Gardens Ice House in Laurel on Sunday, May 23, 2021. All goalies should plan to attend the tryout date at The Gardens Ice House in Laurel on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 4:30pm on the Patrick rink.

*Bowie Ice Arena

The tryout date and times listed below are for all players, irrespective of where they were rostered last season (2020-2021).

*The Gardens Ice House

Bowie Hockey Club – 2021-2022 Recreational Team Registration

Bowie Hockey Club’s recreational program registration for 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U/18U will open on Friday, May 28, 2021. The registration will remain open until all the roster spots are filled. Each recreational team for 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U/18U may roster a maximum of 18 skaters and 2 goalies and a minimum of 11 players. There are no on-ice evaluations/tryouts for the recreational program. The recreational 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U/18U teams will participate in the Capital Corridor Hockey League (CCHL) for the 2021-2022 season.

If you have any questions, please contact Lori Jones, President, Bowie Hockey Club at or 410-370-4521.

CONGRATULATIONS to players and coaches of 14U Black as they are the 2021 Defender Hockey St. Patty Day Smack Down Touranment CHAMPIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS to the players and coaches on 10U Black as they are the 2020-2021 CBHL 10U Wales Division PLAYOFF CHAMPIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS to the players and coaches on 14U Black as they are the 2020-2021 CBHL 14U Wales Division PLAYOFF FINALIST!

CONGRATULATIONS to players and coaches of 10U Black as they are the 2020 Eastern Regional Silver Sticks SILVER WINNERS!

CONGRATULATIONS to the players and coaches of 10U Gold as they are the Showdown Hockey Tournaments Crabtown Tournamnets CHAMPIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS to the players and coaches on 10U Gold as they are the 2021 My Hockey Tournaments The Congressional Cup CHAMPIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS to the players and coaches on 10U Gold as they are the 2021 My Hockey Tournament Liberty Cup Spring Classic CHAMPIONS.

Please review our updated COVID-19 Decision Guide for information regarding decisions teams should make in the event of suspected COVID-19 exposure.

CONGRATULATIONS to 16U Gold players and coaches as they are 2020 Congressional Cup Fall Classic CHAMPIONS! Bowie beat the 2nd place team Loundon Knights 2-1 with goalie L Martin stopping 52 of the 53 shots to take the win and eliminate the Knights from the Championship game. In the Championship game vs Hagerstown Bulldogs (1st place), Bowie won 3-1 with goalie L Martin stopping 33 of 34 shots. Great team effort all weekend by all the players! #bowieproud

CONGRATULATIONS to the players and coaches of 10U Red as they are the 2020 Joe Loschiavo Memorial Cup 10U Division IV PLAYOFF CHAMPIONS!