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RULES & REGULATIONS: | ||
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No player can be replaced from the waiting list on any team with less then five (5) regular games in the schedule left to be played. Penalty: Forfeiture of the game by the offending team. | |
| 2. | Substitute goalie for all games must be selected first from league goalies playing that night. If unavailable, selection will be made from the approved waiting list, then other players from within the league. No exceptions. Penalty: Forfeiture of the game by the offending team. | |
| 3. | Delayed offside calls will be in effect. | |
| 4. | Penalties will be called on a delayed call basis. | |
| 5a. | Two (2) line passes are allowed where the receiving player is not in advance of the puck. The center line will be deemed not in play. | |
| 5b. | Icing will be determined when the puck is shot from inside the blue line by the defending team. The centre line will be deemed not in play. | |
| 5c. | The faceoff following a penalty that results in a man advantage (powerplay) will be in the offensive zone. In all other penalty situations the faceoff will be at the nearest spot determined by the referee. | |
| 6. | Only the team Captain or Assistant Captain are allowed to approach the referees for a discussion. | |
| 7. | A “C” on the front shoulder must signify captains. | |
| 8. | An “A” on the front shoulder must signify assistant Captains. | |
| 9. | Each team is allowed to name one (1) Captain and a maximum of two (2) Assistant Captains for each game. | |
| 10. | High sticking when not involving another player but in an attempt to contact the puck will result in a stoppage of play and a face off at the point of infraction. | |
| 11. | Players not wearing the following equipment will not be allowed on the ice at any time: | |
| a) | Regulation hockey gloves with the palms in; | |
| b) | Hockey pants; | |
| c) | Shin guards; | |
| d) | Helmets on and securely fastened; | |
| e) | Regulation goalie equipment including mask or cage and neck protection (cheater, neckguard or both) for goalies. | |
| 12. | Players not wearing the regulation or similar sweater approved by the league will be allowed to play only two games during the season in this manner. All sweaters must be numbered and must have a different number than any other listed on the roster. Further infractions will result in the player not being able to play the game. Goalies, however, will be allowed to play the game but will serve a suspension in the following game. The Executive on Duty for the game is responsible for recording the names of those players who play out of uniform. | |
| 13. | Unless amended by the Captain and Executive Committee all G.T.H.L. rules are to apply to our league. | |
| 14 (a). | Period/Time Alterations (trial of 7 games). A game consists of two 17 minute stop time periods. Last 5 minutes of game will be run time unless is within a 5 goal spread (ie. 10-5 is stop time, 11-5 is run time). | |
| 14 (b). | Current rule pending outcome of trial in 14 (a). A game consists of 10- minute flood of the ice, 5-minute warm-up and two 22 minute non-stop time periods. The last two minutes of each period will be stop time provided that there is a timekeeper available. There will be no stop time in the second period if there is a four (4) goal or more spread. | |
| 15. | Any use of a non-member player in a game results in the forfeiture of the game by the offending team. | |
| 16. | At the start of each season, the team roster must consist of a minimum of 15 players. At the discretion of the team, the roster may consist of sixteen players providing notice is given at the draft meeting prior to the start of each season. All players on the roster must pay their respective league fees in full. | |
| 17. | A person may be added to the wait list at any time by any means of communication to the "League", providing they are 30 years of age and have not been previously disqualified from playing in the league. The "League" reserves the right to refuse placement of wait list players upon reviewing eligibility. The order of consideration for the placement of wait list players is as follows: | |
| a) | any player currently on the leave of absence list must be given first right of refusal; | |
| b) | all remaining players will be placed according to the ratings within reason; | |
| c) | all player recruitment must be supported by the "League". | |
| 18. | The league Executive will approve all league uniforms. | |
| 19. | Any team Captain failing to represent his team or supply an alternate to represent his teams at two (2) meetings of the Captains and Executive Committee will no longer be recognized by the league as the team Captain. Should any Captain, after notification that the league as his team’s Captain no longer recognizes him, fails to remove the “C” from his uniform and plays in a game; the team will forfeit the game. | |
| 20. | The following rules apply in determining the order of finish when ties exist: | |
| a) | Most wins; | |
| b) | Most points between tied teams; | |
| c) | Best plus minus between tied teams; | |
| d) | Coin flip. | |
| 21. | The following rules apply to a tie game. REGULAR SEASON All games ending in a tie at the end of the regulation time will result in each team being awarded one point. SEMI-FINAL GAME All semi-final games will consist of two (2) non-stop periods as per regular season play. Should the teams remain tied at the end of the regular play the teams will play one (1) 15 minute non-stop time period of sudden death hockey. Should the teams remain tied, each team will rotate through their line-up one player at a time taking penalty shots until after each round of shots, one team has scored and the other hasn’t. NOTE: Because of the overtime possibility, the semi-final games must start at 9:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. approximately. FINAL GAME (CHAMPIONSHIP) Should the game be tied at the end of two periods, a 5-minute rest will be allowed and will be followed by continuous 15-minute non-stop sudden death periods as long as time allows. If the game is still tied after the overtime, then the teams will play shoot out. The rules for shoot out are the same as stated in regulation 21 section semi-final game. | |
| 22. | The following are the rules for the Championship game: | |
| a) | Game will be three 15-minute periods stopped time plus overtime if required. Flood after the second period. | |
| b) | Rules for deciding tie games are defined in regulation 21-section final game. | |
| 23. | Players may be traded from team to team if: | |
| a) | Both players agree to the trade; | |
| b) | Both team Captains agree to the trade and other Captains are notified; | |
| c) | The Executive Committee approves of the trade. | |
| 24. | Any player being intoxicated due to drugs, alcohol, etc. or if hurt due to injury, the Captain of that team has the right to have that player not dress and play that game. This is to protect the player and the other players of the league from injury. During a game, a player suspected of being incapacitated by the opposing team can have their Captain approach the referee and have the referee determine if the player should be allowed to continue to play. | |
| 25. | Automatic icings are in effect. | |
| 26. | Clearing the zone rule is in effect. | |
| 27. | Players must play fifteen (15) games in regular season to be eligible for year-end trophy. | |
| 28. | Players absent for five (5) consecutive weeks without reasonable cause may be suspended and replaced at the discretion of the Executive Committee. | |
| 29. | If a player leaves the league after five (5) games into the season, a refund shall only be issued at the discretion of the Executive. | |
| 30. | If a player leaves before five (5) games into the season, he must pay for games played at $25.00 a game. | |
| 31. | Each team will be alloted one time out (60 seconds in duration) to be used at at their discretion. | |
MISCONDUCTS AND SUSPENSIONS: | ||
| 1. | Bench clearings: Any player leaving the bench during a fight on the ice will receive a game misconduct and a TWO (2) game suspension. If he gets involved in any infractions after leaving the bench, he will receive an additional three (3) game suspension totaling five (5) games. | |
| 2. | The third man into a fight will receive a game misconduct and a TWO (2) game suspension. A second offense of this nature will result in expulsion from the league with no refund. | |
| 3. | Fights will not be tolerated. All fighting suspensions are in effect for any fights on arena property. Players or goalies involved in a fight will receive a game misconduct and a one (1) game suspension. The player deemed to be the aggressor in the fight will receive a THREE (3) game suspension and an additional 2-minute penalty. If the same player is involved in a second fight for the season, he receives a game misconduct and is suspended from the league and all functions pending Executive review. NOTE: When a goalie is removed from the game, the team will be allowed to dress another goalie, however, the game will not be held up while the replacement goalie is dressed. | |
| 4. | Attacking referees will not be tolerated and any player doing so will be charged with a minimum of five (5) game suspensions up to expulsion from the league with NO REFUND, pending Executive Committee review. This includes excessive verbal abuse on or off the ice. The rule is in effect anywhere on arena property. | |
| 5. | Any player or goalie incurring three (3) penalties of any type or combination in one (1) game will receive a game misconduct. In addition, any player incurring any combination of two (2) stick infraction penalties (high sticking, slashing, crosschecking) in one (1) game will receive a game misconduct. The player’s or goalie’s third (or second stick infraction) penalty or more will be served by another player on his team and that player will leave the game immediately. Any member of his team will not serve misconducts of such player or goalie. Should the player receive a second three (3) (or two stick infraction) penalty night, he will receive a game misconduct, a one (1) game suspension and a review before the Rule Chairman where further actions may be taken, if warranted. Should the player get another three (3)-penalty (or two stick infraction) game, he will be suspended immediately pending the results of the Executive committee review. | |
| 6. | Any player or goalie assessed a penalty for high sticking, cross checking, slashing will receive a four (4) minute penalty (unless a major penalty is awarded at the discretion of the referee). | |
| 7. | Any goalie assessed a ten (10) minute misconduct will finish that game and be suspended from playing the following game. | |
| 8. | If a player or goalie receives (2) or more misconduct penalties in one game, then that player is automatically given a game misconduct and ejected from that game. | |
| 9. | Any player who delays the game more than one minute on penalty call will receive a one (1) game suspension. Second offense – a two (2) game suspension. | |
| 10. | Any player who receives a total of 30 minutes in penalties during the course of the regular season, will receive a one 1) game suspension. After 40 minutes – a two (2) game suspension and after 50 minutes – SUSPENSION from the league pending Executive Committee review. | |
| 11. | In the playoff season, any player who receives 10 minutes in penalties will receive one (1) game suspension. After 20 minutes, 2 games suspensions, after 25 minutes, suspension from the league pending executive committee review. | |
| 12. | Any player expelled from the league will not be allowed to return EVER and will not receive a refund or attend any league functions. | |
| 13. | If a player is ejected from the game and leaves the ice and for any reason he returns to the ice he will automatically be suspended for 5 games. | |
| 14. | No appeal options for 3 games or less suspension | |
PENALTIES: | ||
| On a penalty, the penalized team can only change when the penalty has been called or on stoppage of the clock and during the duration, you can change on the fly (excluding misconducts). Penalty for breaking this rule is a bench minor. | ||
| 1. | The taking of a slap shot. | |
| 2. | The use of slap shot where the stick is raised higher than the knee on the wind-up or the follow through. This includes backhand slap shots. | |
| 3. | Delay of the game penalty for deliberately shooting the puck way from the referee or over the boards after the play has been halted. | |
| 4. | Goalies freezing the puck unnecessarily will be assessed a delay of game penalty. This is to be served by a player on the ice at the time of the infraction. | |
| 5. | Body contact other than from mild interference in front of the goal will result in a penalty. | |
| 6. | Too many men on the ice will result in a bench penalty, which will be served by a player on the ice at the time of the infraction. | |
| 7. | Swearing at the referee or arguing will draw an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. | |
| 8. | Fights will not be tolerated. All fighting suspensions are in effect for
any and all fights on arena property. Players/goalies involved in a fight
will receive a game misconduct and 3 game suspensions. The player deemed to
be the instigator will receive a 6 game suspension and an additional 2 min
penalty. If the same player is involved in a second fight for the season,
he will receive a game misconduct plus 6 games suspension or 9 games
suspension if instigating. If the player is involved in a 3rd fight for the
season he is expelled from the league and all functions and will have to
meet with the executive review to be considered for returning the following
year.
First fight= 3 games or 6 games (instigating) Second fight = 6 games or 9 games (instigating) Third fight = Expulsion from the league and executive review for next season | |
| 9. | For throwing your stick, the player receives a penalty shot and the offending player receives a minor even if a goal is scored. | |
| 10. | Spearing, butt ending or intent to injure penalties called by the referee will be dealt with by an automatic three (3) game suspension and a review before the Rules committee where further action may be taken. | |
| 11. | Deliberate body checking will result in a five (5) minute major penalty [plus five [5] minute misconduct and that team will play short handed during the first five [5] minutes. | |
PENALTY SHOTS: | ||
| Delay of game after a penalty has been assessed, results in an additional bench minor to the team. The player involved initially must serve the original penalty. If further delay of the game continues, a penalty shot plus an additional bench minor will be awarded. The penalty shot must be taken before the game resumes. | ||