PACIFIC COAST
AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
“STOP
SIGN” PATCH
Section E(5)
At the PCAHA
Annual General Meeting on May 31, 1998, the PCAHA general membership adopted
the following resolution: "Whereas every effort should be made to eliminate
Checking From Behind from the game and to improve safety for all players,
therefore be it resolved that, to focus attention on the dangers of checking an
opponent from behind, it be mandatory for all players to wear the ‘Stop Sign’
patch above the number on the backs of their sweaters, effective October 31,
1998."
The "Stop
Sign" patch on the back of each player’s sweater serves as a visible
reminder of every participant’s responsibility for the safety of their fellow
participants, including elimination of Checking From
Behind and other forms of dangerous play.
The standard,
3-inch "Stop Sign" patch is to be firmly attached or silkscreened
above the number and below the name bar/sponsor bar in the centre of the back
of the sweater. Any non-compliance shall
be reported to the PCAHA Managing Director by the Referee.