League Operations
We would like to welcome everyone to the 2008-2009 season of the Rainier Hockey League (RHL). You will notice a few changes this year. The RHL will no longer be using the A through E league system to separate divisions of play. The RHL has chosen to go to a numerical system and for the 2008-2009 season, the league will be separated into 3 levels. Division 1 (D1), Division 2 (D2) and Division 3 (D3); D1 being the highest level of play. Both D2 and D3 will be separated into upper and lower divisions for the playoffs. This separation will be based on individual team records and points at the end of the regular season of play. As the league grows in teams the league will add more divisions to accommodate Future growth.
Another change is the RHL is now operated under the Puget Sound Amateur Hockey Association (P.S.A.H.A.), which is the youth group that plays in the Tacoma Hockey Club. With the merger of the youth group and the adult league, the RHL becomes a separate entity from the Tacoma Hockey Club. The intent of this merger is to have better oversight in the procedure of USA Hockey, to have better oversight financially and to provide a more stable USA Hockey presence at Tacoma Hockey Club. With this, please take note that Tacoma Hockey Club rink employees or owners will not have or be able to provide you with the appropriate answers to questions or be able to help you with concerns regarding the RHL. Also in the past our on ice and off ice officials have been approached with issues regarding RHL procedures.
The RHL has established a method for you to communicate with the Directors of the league. The first step is to contact your team manager and your team manager will either solve your issue or relay information to the League Commissioners. Then, the League Commissioners will utilize the Disciplinary and Actions Board. The 16 member disciplinary and actions board is comprised of the team manager or designee from each team. The rulings of the Disciplinary and Actions board are appealable to the Appeals Board. The appeals Board will be chaired by the Deputy Commissioner and will follow Bylaw 10 in the USA Hockey 2008-2009 Annual Guide.
In the effort to keep communication lines open and information that allows us to all be on the same page we ask that you follow these guidelines. We are all aware that the rumor mill and getting information from people who do not understand the rules and procedures can be confusing, waste time, and create frustration. Our goal is to foster a healthy environment for adults to enjoy the game of hockey. Your responsibility is to understand who does and doesn't have the authority to solve your issues. If you have any questions please contact Jon Magers (Pooh) or Donna Kaufman.
Board of Directors
- Jon Magers Commisioner Administrator@rainiericehockeyleague.com
- Donna Kaufman Deputy Commisioner Administrator@rainiericehockeyleague.com
League Phone Number
- 1-253-830-7598