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POINTS BASED SYSTEM GOVERNING BODY ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS – TIER 2 & TIER 5 Ice Hockey Players and Coaches for the 2008/09 season. Endorsements will be in respect of either or both Tier 2 and Tier 5 of the Points Based System. The requirements for an employer to be recognised as a sponsor will be that they are acknowledged as either: First time players PLAYERS FROM USA OR CANADA Players coming to United Kingdom from USA or Canada should be professional and have played in at least 75% of competitive games where they were available for selection from the following leagues, in the last complete season prior to the start date of the relevant current domestic season. PLAYERS FROM EUROPEAN ELITE TEAMS Players from European elite teams should be professional and have played in at least 75% of that team's competitive games where they were available for selection, within the last complete season prior to the start date of the relevant current domestic season (for goal tenders requirements see separate section below). Please find below a list of the teams within the European leagues that the IIHF have confirmed as professional. If the team is not a member of a league on this list it has not been verified as a professional club and is therefore not acceptable.
OLYMPIC/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYERS Players who have represented their country in the Olympics or the World Championship should have played in at least 75% of competition games for an IIHF World Championship (seniors) national side within the 12 months prior to application. For example someone who has played the required number of games for Russia in the Olympics will satisfy this criteria. Statistics The United Kingdom club should provide copies of any press reviews relating to the player and statistics for the previous season to demonstrate that the player meets the above criteria. Wherever possible, statistics from the overseas club for whom the player played the previous season must be provided. This must be on the club's letterhead paper. The use of statistics from 'Hockey News', or official websites such as Eurohockey, NHL.com, DHL.com and ECHL.com can be accepted where information from clubs is difficult to obtain. Statistics from Ralph Slate's website ' Hockey Db' cannot be accepted. Statistics for extensions The club should provide a copy of the player's previous season's statistics. Where an overseas goaltender is returning for another season (after playing in the United Kingdom during the previous season), the United Kingdom club have to demonstrate that they have played in at least 75% of the previous season’s United Kingdom team's competitive games. If a goaltender is on the team’s roster for a game then they are classified as having played. Injuries and suspensions Injuries for players and goaltenders will be taken into consideration if the club can provide independent medical evidence stipulating the period of the injury and the total number of games the player missed. Criteria for coaches Coaches should possess a Level 2 IIHF qualification or equivalent or above to coach professional players. Extension applications for coaches Where an overseas coach is returning for another season (after coaching in the United Kingdom during the previous season), the United Kingdom club have to demonstrate that they have coached at least 75% of the previous season’s United Kingdom team's competitive games. Resident labour search Applications for players to transfer to another club within the UK during a season will be treated as a change of employment first application and considered against the requirements for an initial application. Length of issue Governing Body Endorsements will be issued for a period appropriate to the period of approval for sponsorship or the tier under which the application is being made, that is: As a sponsor – Tier 2 or Tier 5 – for 4 years. Migrant Tier 2 Sport – Initial application – length of contract or up to 3 years maximum, whichever is the shorter period. Extension application – length of contract or up to 2 years maximum, whichever is the shorter period. Migrant Tier 5 Sporting – length of contract or up to 12 months, whichever is the shorter period. Salary The salary is usually agreed as part of the contract between the individual and employer. This should be at least equal to those normally given to a 'resident worker' for this work. Review and Dispute Handling Arrangements The administration staff of Ice Hockey UK will be responsible from processing all endorsements for the issue of a certificate of sponsorship by a sponsor for each individual migrant. Review of the work of the administration staff will be by way of unannounced spot-checking of the endorsement by a director of Ice Hockey UK. In the event of a dispute regarding eligibility of the migrant to be granted an endorsement the matter will be refereed to the board of Ice Hockey UK for resolution. Consultation Consultation has included English Ice Hockey Association, Scottish Ice Hockey and the Elite Ice Hockey League. Criteria Review Will be annually at the end of the playing season, being April. Contact Details Contact by an employer will be directly with the Points Based System Officer, currently Andy French, at the Ice Hockey UK Offices. 19 Heather Avenue, Rise Park, Romford, Essex, RM1 4SL Tel/Fax ++447917 194 264. Endorsement Requirements Publication Will be published on the Ice Hockey UK web site www.icehockeyuk.co.uk End of document |