{"type":"video","version":"1.0","html":"<iframe src=\"https://www.loom.com/embed/7b9c133906a043a0813945274e5018f9\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>","height":1440,"width":1920,"provider_name":"Loom","provider_url":"https://www.loom.com","thumbnail_height":1440,"thumbnail_width":1920,"thumbnail_url":"https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/7b9c133906a043a0813945274e5018f9-f0ca0c2d4d01bb80.gif","duration":3646.528,"title":"Ottawa Rec Hockey Town Hall","description":"Tyler Fitch and team explained the transition from the former OSAHL to a new league operated by Aizen Corporation, clarified that Auto-AutoCopy is a placeholder name, and extended the pre-registration deadline to the end of August. The presentation covered reasons for price differences, a new package-based registration model (including regional guarantees, priority and flex options), and scheduling/standings rules to improve parity and reduce captain workload. Next steps include circulating the recording, follow-up emails with registration details, additional town halls (including a women's meeting), and offering captain-focused feedback channels and potential refund/guarantee options for year one.\n\n### Meeting purpose and high-level goals 3:25\n\n- Aizen Corporation (represented by Tyler Fitch) is taking over operation of the league previously run by OSAHL/CSMI and aims to reset expectations after recent changes.\n- The town hall's goal is to explain the transition, address confusion, and allow time for Q&A and chat questions.\n- Team committed to follow-up communications, additional town halls, and time to confirm registrations after attendees review the recording.\n\n### Branding and pre-registration timeline 7:11\n\n- The public league name 'Auto-AutoCopy' is a temporary placeholder while the long-term brand is finalized.\n- Pre-registration deadline for returning/former OSAHL teams will be extended to the last day of August to allow teams to hear details before committing.\n- No money has yet been collected; the team will circulate the recording and provide a simple confirmation process (email with pre-registration summary and clicks to confirm).\n\n### Pricing changes and package model 10:03\n\n- Price increases reflect a new economic arrangement with the SensPlex/CSMI and different facility rental costs; Aizen did not acquire OSAHL and does not inherit the prior cost structure.\n- Packages (guarantee, priority, flex, etc.) do not cause the underlying price increase; they provide flexibility and different scheduling/guarantee trade-offs.\n- Payment options planned: e-transfer soon, credit card later (preference to use e-transfer to avoid passing card fees to players).\n- A stated intention to offer one-time refund options or guarantees to help teams evaluate year one risk and to earn trust through delivered value.\n\n### Game format, regional guarantees and division structure 17:21\n\n- Core game slot remains 50 minutes for year one (open to future feedback if teams prefer stop time or different length).\n- Regional package commitments can guarantee playing 100% of regular-season games at a designated facility (Bell or Richcraft) except possible city finals.\n- League will be operated as a single large entity (200–220 teams) with East/West divisions maintained (e.g., Division 7 East/West) and potential for segmentation by skill, age, or other criteria.\n- Packages affect where and how often teams play (e.g., mostly at one barn vs. both), enabling scheduling flexibility, parity improvements, and varied pricing for teams with different priorities.\n- DAX and SensPlex remain involved to support transition and historical knowledge transfer.\n\n### Standings, preseason policy and parity approach 34:15\n\n- The league will not use preseason standings; final regular-season standings will be calculated based on winning percentage against teams remaining in the division at season end.\n- Mid-season realignment is expected; this standings method prevents distorted records when teams move divisions.\n- Parity efforts include analytics-based division alignment, monitoring of teams with inconsistent rosters or 'ringer' behavior, and adjustments to avoid playoff mis-seeding.\n- The organization acknowledges nuances (e.g., teams missing players) and commits to monitoring and adapting alignment methods to improve fairness.\n\n### Ice allocation, start date and scheduling preferences 38:59\n\n- Final ice allocation from the Senators is still pending; target season start around September 20th, subject to confirmation of ice.\n- Scheduling will balance team preferences; packages with more guarantees may limit flexibility and could include paid add-ons for features like blackouts or day-of-week guarantees.\n- There will be caps on late starts (11pm games) and balancing of start times; specifics will be circulated after ice allocation is known.\n- Teams can state preferences (e.g., avoid certain days) and the league will attempt accommodations even for teams not paying for guarantees, but greater flexibility allows easier placement.\n\n### Technology, captain tools and event programming 47:36\n\n- Planned technology/tools include an app, live scoring, stat tracking, stat change forms, team management integrations (bench/team apps), and check-in/payment tracking to reduce captain administrative work.\n- Tools aim to enable live scoring, easier fee collection, roster/check-in management, and limited stat corrections post-game for captains.\n- League will run special events (e.g., games at Canadian Tire Centre), prize/raffle opportunities, and larger celebration events for champions and city finals.\n- The organization highlighted previous successes in other markets (Edmonton, Winnipeg) with similar tech and event programming to increase player engagement.\n\n### Captain involvement, feedback channels and next steps 50:45\n\n- Commitment to captain-focused programs: captain advisory committee, captain discounts/loyalty tiers, and efforts to reduce captain workload.\n- Next steps: circulate meeting recording, send follow-up emails with registration details and FAQs, hold additional town halls (women's meeting immediately following and future in-person events), and match submitted questions to emails for personalized follow-up.\n- Acknowledged year-one transition risk and willingness to offer registration options that allow teams to withdraw if unsatisfied; aim to earn trust over year one and beyond."}