This is to inform all players that the MJHL has a a Social Media Policy as outlined below
1. INTRODUCTION
For the purpose of this Social Media and Networking Policy, the policy will encompass public communications through such internet mediums and websites as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Flickr, Instagram, Snapchat and any other social media network that allows users to communicate online.
The policy is applicable to all members of the MJHL Community at the Club and League levels including Governors, General Managers, Hockey Operations staff, Business Operations staff, Scouts, Medical personnel, on-ice and off-ice officials, billets, players and MJHL Office staff.
The MJHL recognizes and appreciates the value of social media and the importance of social networking to all of its stakeholders. The MJHL also respects the right of all Clubs and League personnel to express their views publicly. At the same time we must be aware of the dangers social media and networking can present.
The purpose of this policy is to educate the MJHL Community on the risks of social media and to ensure all Clubs and League personnel are aware that conduct deemed to be inappropriate may be subject to disciplinary action by the Club and The League.
2. SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES
a) the MJHL holds the entire MJHL Community who participates in social media and networking to the same standards as it does for all other forms of media including radio, television and print.
b) comments or remarks of an inappropriate nature which are detrimental to a Club or the League will not be tolerated and will be subject to disciplinary action.
c) it should be recognized that social media comments are on the record and instantly published and available to the public and media. Everyone including League and/or Club personnel, players, corporate partners and the media can review social media communications. You should conduct yourself in an appropriate and professional manner at all times.
d) refrain from divulging confidential information of a personal or team related nature. Avoid revealing business or game strategy that could provide another team or individual a competitive advantage. Furthermore, do not discuss injury information about any player. Only divulge information that is considered public.
e) use your best judgment at all times – pause before posting. Once your comments are posted they cannot be retracted. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for your comments and they are published for the public record.
f) if requested to participate in an online network, as a direct result of your affiliation with or participation in the MJHL, the MJHL recommends that you request approval from the Club or the League.
g) players or hockey operations staff are not permitted to participate in social media or networking two (2) hours prior to the start of a MJHL game and at least one (1) hour following the completion of a MJHL game.
3. SOCIAL MEDIA VIOLATIONS
The following are examples of conduct through social media and networking mediums that are considered violations of the MJHL Social Media and Networking Policy and may be subject to disciplinary action by the MJHL, at the discretion of the MJHL Commissioner.
a) any statement deemed to be publicly critical of League officials or detrimental to the welfare of a member Club or the League.
b) divulging confidential information that may include, but is not limited to the following: player injuries; trades or other player movement; game strategies; or any other matter of a sensitive nature to a member Club or the League.
c) negative or derogatory comments about any of the MJHL staff, programs, stakeholders, players or any member of a MJHL Club.
d) photographs, video or comments promoting negative influences or criminal behavior, including but not limited to: drug use, alcohol use/abuse, public intoxication, sexual exploitation, etc.
e) online activity that contradicts the current policies of the MJHL.
f) inappropriate, derogatory, racist, or sexist comments of any kind, in keeping with the MJHL policies and regulations on these matters.
4. SUMMARY
The MJHL community, when using social media and networking mediums, should assume at all times they are representing the MJHL and/or its member Clubs. All members of the MJHL community should remember to use the same discretion with social media and networking as they do with other traditional forms of media. Should the identity or image of any member of the MJHL Community be used in Social Media and Networking without the Individual, Club or League authorization, this is considered to be identity theft. Please notify your MJHL Club Management or the MJHL Office immediately. Any use of a player or team member’s image or likeness without the written consent of the MJHL is strictly prohibited.

This is to inform all players that the MJHL, in accordance with Hockey Canada, has a zero tolerance policy regarding Hazing as outlined below.
A Player, Team Official, executive member, Team, Club, association, or any other Hockey Canada Registered Participant found, by an investigative process, to have condoned, initiated or, to the detriment of another, participated in Hazing actions or behaviours shall be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from Hockey Canada registered programs. Discipline must relate to the degree of severity of the incident(s).
a) Any party failing to cooperate with the fact-finding process may be subject to suspension as determined by the Branch.
b) All discipline decisions related to Hazing must be approved by the Branch.
c) All Hazing matters involving Hockey Canada High Performance programs will be dealt with by the Hockey Canada Board of Directors.

A player, team official, executive member, team, or any other Hockey Canada member found, by an investigative process, to have condoned, initiated or, to the detriment of another, participated in verbal taunts, insults or intimidation actions or behaviors based on discriminatory grounds (race, religion, color, sexual orientation, etc.) shall be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the MJHL. Discipline must relate to the degree of severity of the incident(s).a) Any party failing to cooperate with the fact-finding process may be subject to suspension as determined by the MJHL. Any player, team official, executive member, team, or any other Hockey Canada member who is found to have engaged in verbal taunts, insults or intimidation based on discriminatory grounds (race, religion, color, sexual orientation, etc.) will be assessed the following minimum automatic penalties:  Indefinite Suspension (Minimum 5 Games) as per Hockey Canada Maltreatment suspension guidelines.

The player development fee to play in the MJHL is $500+GST ($525 CAD).
Players will be entitled to a refund of the player fee under the following terms. After paying the applicable fee in full a player will be entitled to receive a refund if he is released from the team Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) or traded to a team outside the MJHL. The refund will be calculated based on the following formula:
(A) The player fee of $500 (pro rated if applicable) divided by (b), the number of days in the regular season (178) multiplied by (C), the number of days remaining in the regular season equaling (D), the Total Refund due.
Notes:
1. The regular season is 178 days (September 20 – March 16)
2. The refund is calculated based on the date of HCR release
4. A refund will be issued upon request within 30 days of player being released on HCR
5. All player fee payments are subject to GST
6. Payment ($525) are to be made immediately via E-Transfer to operations@mjhlhockey.ca
7. When making payment, make sure to indicate Player Name / MJHL team in payment notes.