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VICTORIA VILLAGE
HOCKEY LEAGUE
RULES
2003 - 2004
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VICTORIA
VILLAGE HOCKEY LEAGUE
LEAGUE
RULES
INDEX
MISSION STATEMENT......................................... 1
OBJECTIVES................................................. 2
1. PLAYER
REGISTRATION................................. 2
2. GAME
TIMES AND SCHEDULES............................. 2
3. PRACTICE
TIMES AND SCHEDULES........................ 2
4. GAME
DURATION......................................... 2
5. EQUIPMENT............................................. 3
a) Players............................................. 3
b) Goalkeepers......................................... 3
c) Sweaters
and Socks.................................. 3
6. LEAGUE
RULES
a) Basis............................................... 4
b) Final
Registration Date............................. 4
c) Buzzer
System....................................... 4
d) Age
Brackets........................................ 4
e) Body
checking....................................... 4
f) Game
Eligibility.................................... 4
g) Coaches
On The Ice.................................. 5
h) Player
Movement and Coaching Assignment............. 5
i) Player
Additions.................................... 5
Player Losses....................................... 5
j) Requests............................................ 5
k) Playoffs............................................ 6
Play off Format..................................... 6
l) Player
Substitution................................. 7
(1) Illegal
Substitutes............................ 7
(2) Substitution
For Injured Goalie - Tyke Through Midget 7
m) Officials........................................... 8
(1) Hockey
Committee............................... 8
(2) Time
Keepers................................... 9
(3) Referees....................................... 9
(4) Coaches........................................ 9
7. ARENA
CONDUCT
a) Profanity........................................... 9
b) Drinking
and Drugs.................................. 9
c) Smoking............................................ 10
d) Spectators......................................... 10
e) Dressing
Rooms..................................... 10
f) Shooting
against Slide Boards...................... 10
g) Dressing
Room Allocation........................... 10
h) Non-Playing
Personnel on Bench..................... 10
i) Boundaries......................................... 10
8. PROTESTS............................................. 11
9. PLAYER
ABSENCE....................................... 11
10. PENALTIES
AND PLAYING RULES........................ 12
(Novice Through Atom Only)
APPEALS .............................................. 12
SPECIFIC RULES FOR TYKE SERIES (A B C)......... 13/14
a) Minor
penalty...................................... 14
b) Bench
minor........................................ 14
c) Major................................................ 15
(1) Four
penalties in same game................... 15
(2) Three
stick infractions ...................... 15
(3) Two
majors in same game....................... 15
(4) Second
major in season........................ 15
(5) Third
major in season......................... 15
(6) Fighting...................................... 15
d) Misconduct......................................... 16
e) Game
Misconduct.................................... 16
(1) Players....................................... 16
(2) Coaches....................................... 16
f) Gross
Misconduct................................... 17
g) Match
Penalties................................. 17/18
SUSPENSION: REVIEW....................................... 19
PLAYERS........................................... 19
FIGHTING........................................... 19
GAME MISCONDUCT: Major Misconduct.................. 19
GROSS MISCONDUCT................................... 19
MATCH PENALTY...................................... 19
SUSPENSION: REVIEW....................................... 20
TEAM OFFICIALS.................................... 20
GAME MISCONDUCT: Major Misconduct.................. 20
GROSS MISCONDUCT................................... 20
LISTING OF SOME PENALTIES............................... 21
(1) Minor........................................... 21
(2) Major........................................... 21
(3) Misconduct.................................... 22
(4) Game
Misconduct............................... 22
(5) Game
Expulsion................................ 22
(6) Match........................................... 23
(7) Gross
Misconduct 23
EQUIPMENT LIST FOR NEW PLAYERS.......................... 24
SHORT BENCH SHIFT SHEET.................................. 25
Victoria Village Hockey League
MISSION
STATEMENT
To provide an organization wherein a
youngster of any race, creed, sex or religion can compete under controlled
conditions in a game of hockey with equality in (as close as possible) age
grouping, training and participation time.
To promote, govern and improve organized
hockey within its operating area.
To foster among its members, supporters
and teams a general community spirit.
To maintain and increase interest in the
game of hockey.
To exercise a general supervision and
direction over the playing interests of the Players, Coaches and Executives
with the emphasis on the enhancement of good character, sportsmanship and
citizenship.
Putting
FUN back into the game of Hockey.
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OBJECTIVES
1. PLAYER REGISTRATION
All Players are
required to register with the League on the Greater Toronto Hockey League
(G.T.H.L.) Registration (insurance) form provided.
2. GAME
TIMES AND SCHEDULES
Starting times and
teams for each game will be printed on a schedule and will be given to Coaches
for distribution to Players and Parents.
The schedule will also
be on display in the arena or on our notice board.
3. PRACTICE
TIMES AND SCHEDULES (Tykes to Bantam)
A schedule of starting
and finishing times for all practices will be printed. These will be given to the Coaches for
distribution to Players and Parents. An
additional copy will be on display in the arena. To ensure that all teams receive their allotted ice time,
it will be the responsibility of the Coach to remove the Players from the ice
surface immediately upon completion of their practice time, thereby allowing
the next team on.
Note: All persons on ice for
practices or games for Tyke Group under the age of 18, must wear
a helmet and neck guard for insurance purposes.
4. GAME
DURATION
All games will consist of three (3) 15 minute
running time periods, utilizing a 3 minute buzzer system, except the
Peewee, Bantam and Midget Series, they will change on the fly. Stop time will be in effect during the last
minute of the third period. Teams will
change ends except in Tyke series.
PLEASE NOTE: Once ice time has been started, the clock
will not be stopped except:
(1) As noted above during last minute.
(2) Between periods.
(3) By the Time Keeper's buzzer signifying an
illegal substitution.
(4) At Referee's discretion during game.
SPECIAL NOTE:
If one team has
a three (3) goal or greater spread on its opponent when the last minute of the
third period is reached, NO STOP TIME WILL TAKE PLACE. The clock therefore will continue to run to
the conclusion of the game.
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5. EQUIPMENT
a) Players
All Players must wear full equipment. Current CSA approved protective helmet and
face mask is MANDATORY. BNQ
approved only neck guard is also MANDATORY.
Helmet chin straps and face mask straps must be securely
fastened. Skate guards are MANDATORY
on blades requiring them.
b) Goalkeepers
All Goalkeepers must wear CSA approved helmet
and face masks. Chin straps must
be fastened. Facial protection must be
properly affixed to the helmet and extend down to the chin. A Goalie's own equipment shall not afford
less protection than the equipment supplied by and available from the
League. Acceptance of substitute
equipment by the League DOES NOT imply that the League accepts
responsibility for any failure of the equipment to afford protection.
NOTE: a) Facial
protectors and helmets MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES to validate insurance
claims.
If a helmet or facial protector becomes
dislodged, the referee must blow the whistle, stop the play and direct the
player to the bench for repairs.
2)
Also be aware
that the placement of decals, stickers or tape on helmets, may invalidate a
potential insurance claim.
c) Sweaters and Socks
Each Player will be provided with a team
sweater and socks which are to be used throughout the season for games. During games, two (2) different colour socks
are not permitted.
NOTE: Any Player being moved to another
team following evaluation day must return the sweater and socks to the
old team before the Player will be issued the new team sweater and socks and
assigned a position on the new team.
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6. LEAGUE
RULES
a) Basis
Basis will be as outlined in the North York
Hockey League and C.A.H.A. with allowable amendments in line with the purpose
of the Victoria Village Civitan Hockey League.
b) Final Registration Date:
JANUARY 15TH
c) Buzzer System:
This will govern Player changes at 3 minutes
intervals during a game except the Peewee, Bantam and
Midget Series, Players will change on the fly. Tyke through Atom series will be governed by the buzzer.
NOTE: An objective of the League is for
each Player to have equal playing time.
Coaches are reminded of this intent and a check will be maintained
by the League to assure compliance.
See attached suggested shift for short benches.
d) Age Brackets
Tyke 5 - 6 - 7
Novice 8
- 9
Atom 10
- 11
Peewee 12
- 13
Bantam 14
- 15
Midget 16
- 17
Some variance in the arrangement may be
required due to a Player's level of ability.
Example: a 12 year old may be placed in the Atom series to ensure proper
development and more enjoyment.
e) Body checking
No Body checking is allowed in House
League. A minor penalty is assessed for
this infraction.
f) Game Eligibility
Only Players registered with the League and
listed on the game sheet are eligible to play.
Players not signed on a G.T.H.L. insurance form will be ineligible to
play or practice. Players arriving up
to the end of the first period are eligible to play at the discretion of the
Coach. The Time Keeper must be advised
of the late arrivals before the end of the first period.
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g) Coaches
On The Ice
One (1) Coach per team in Tyke series only
will be allowed on the ice during the first eight (8) games. The Coach must stay between the blue
lines except when necessary to position a Player for face-offs. The Coach must stay along the boards while
the game is in progress as much as possible and must not interfere in the play
or direct the Players in such a loud voice as to distract others. If a Coach continues to stray beyond the
blue lines and/or interferes with play, a penalty shot MAY be
awarded to the opposing team.
h) Player
Movement And Coaching Assignment
The League will move Players to ensure
equality of teams before competition for the League standings start. Coaches and team sweaters will be allocated
after the teams have been set up.
i) Player
Additions
From time to time, Players register with the
League after commencement of the schedule where ability is not known. These Players will be placed with a team
after attending a minimum of one (1) practice.
The team on which the Player is placed is at the discretion of the
League and is final.
Player Losses
In certain cases, teams may lose Players due
to injury, sickness, family relocation or quitting. To compensate, Players may be moved from another team. The decision of the League is final.
j) Requests
Players, Parents and Coaches on occasion
specifically request the League to place certain Players together as
convenience due to transportation problems, etc. The League will consider such requests only if received prior to
the formation of the teams. No
guarantee of such arrangements are assured nor will be given. Players will be placed on teams based on the
League's evaluation of each Player and to balance teams to Player ability. A Coach is not permitted to recruit Players
or place Players on his/her team.
Players must be registered with the League before they will be assigned
to a team.
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k) Playoffs
The format for playoffs will be given to
teams in advance of playoff time. All
teams in each group will participate in the playoffs. All playoff games are to be decided by score; if tied at the end
of regular time, sudden death overtime will be played until one team is
victorious.
To recognize the accomplishment of the team
finishing first in each division, a suitable and worthy award will be made to
each Player and member of the Coaching Staff (maximum 3).
Playoff Format:
3 teams Semi-final 2 vs 3 1
gets by
4 teams Semi-final 1 vs 4 2
vs 3
5 teams Ό
Final 4 vs 5 (Game A) 1 gets by
5 teams Semi-final 1 vs winner (Game A) 2 vs 3
6 teams Ό
Final 3 vs 6 4 vs 5 1 & 2 BY
Semi-final 1
vs lowest standing 2 vs other
To decide final series positions where ties
exist, positions will be decided as follows:
1) Teams
with the most wins in games between tied teams.
2) If
tie still exists, by total number of victories for all games played in the
season.
3) If
tie still exists, the team with the most goals scored in games between the tied
teams.
4) If
tie still exists, the team with the better differential between goals for and
against for the entire season.
5) If
tie still exists, by tossing a coin.
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l) Player
Substitution (Tyke Through Atom)
Buzzer System - 3 minute shifts. Buzzer may be sounded if stoppage of
play occurs with 15 or less seconds left in shift.
Player changes occur for all five (5) Skaters
at the end of each shift.
Each Player must receive a minimum of five
(5) complete shifts in each game. No
Player may have six (6) shifts in a game until every Player on the team
participating in said game has had five (5) shifts, likewise seven (7) until
six (6), etc.
Any Player for the next shift may replace an
injured Player or a Player with equipment failure, and this will not constitute
double shifting. Only if there are ten
(10) or less Skaters may a Player of the previous shift replace an
injured Player.
No Player may play two (2) consecutive shifts
if there are ten (10) or more Skaters. Consideration may be given in Tyke
division to ensure ABC system runs smoothly. I.e. 2 B line players are
away.
The Goalie may be replaced by a Skater at any
time or times during the last three (3) minutes, but the Player replacing the
Goalie must be the same Player on each substitution and cannot be from the
previous shift unless the team has ten (10) or less Skaters.
The onus is on each Coach to organize his/her
lines and check Players' shifts to ensure compliance with the above rules.
1) Illegal
Substitutes
Must be brought to the attention of the
Referee, who will notify the Time Keeper to stop time by the buzzer
immediately. The Referee will
advise the Coach of the infraction. Play will commence with a face-off at centre
ice. Any goals scored by the
offending team during the time of the illegal substitution will be disallowed.
2) Substitution
For Injured Goalie. (Tyke Through Midget)
An injured Goalie may be replaced by any
Player on the Goalie's team selected by the Coach. This is the only substitution allowed to the end of the game in
which the injury is sustained. If a
substitute Goalie is required for subsequent games and the Coach desires a
substitute other than from his/her own team, the Coach must advise the Hockey
Committee. The Hockey Committee would
then arrange for another substitute Goalie from another team, in the Victoria
Village Hockey League in either the same age group or the next younger age
group. The replacement is to be drawn
for if more than one (1) other Goalie is available for the position.
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m) OFFICIALS:
1) Hockey
Committee - Responsibilities
1) Selecting
the teams and Coaching Staff.
2) Advising
each Coach who the Players are on his/her team.
3) Advising
Coaches when their team play and practice.
4) Providing
Time Keepers to run the clock and manage the penalty boxes (where possible) and
to ensure that other Officials carry out their duties properly.
5) Ensuring
that completed game sheets are delivered to the League Statistician within 48
hours of each game.
6) Balancing
teams, if necessary, by reassigning Players.
7) Interpreting
rules and bringing them to the attention of Coaches, Referees, Time Keepers,
etc.
8) Working
with Coaches and Parents to resolve problems of any individual Player(s) that
may arise.
9) Fully
supporting Coaches, Referees, and other League Officials on matters of Player
discipline.
10) Responsible
for adherence and interpretation of League rules. All questions arising at a game concerning League regulations
will be settled by the Hockey Committee, who have final authority at the arena.
11) Dressing
rooms have been properly assigned.
12) Issuing
Goalkeeper's equipment from the storage room in an emergency and recording the
issue with the Equipment Manager.
13) The
dressing rooms are left in a clean condition after each use and for speaking to
the Coach of any team leaving a messy dressing room.
14) First
aid (contacting Ambulance or Fire Department, if necessary).
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2. Time
Keepers:
1) Pucks
and first aid kit are on hand for each game;
2) Game
sheets are completed correctly and are signed by respective Coaches.
3. Referees:
Once a game begins, the Referee is in
complete charge. Their interpretation
and application of playing rules are not open to dispute BY "ANY"
AUTHORITY.
4. Coaches:
Each Coach is responsible for understanding
the intentions of the League, the League rules, and the penalties for
infractions. It is the Coach's
responsibility to make the Players aware of all the rules and regulations. It is a prime function of each Coach to
perform in an exemplary manner at all times and ensure that the Players conduct
themselves in the same manner. The
Coach is responsible for all League equipment loaned to the team and for its
safe return at the conclusion of the season.
Coaches must direct all questions to the Hockey Committee throughout the
season on all concerns in connection with the operation of their team or
series. Coaches are also
responsible to ensure properly completed game sheets are in the hands of the
Time Keepers a minimum of five (5) minutes before each game.
7. ARENA
CONDUCT
a) Profanity:
There are specific rules and penalties for
this infraction in the rule book. Let
it be emphasized that profane language HAS NO PLACE IN OUR LEAGUE. In the interest of all concerned, any
Player, Coach, Official, League Official, or Spectator who feels above this
ruling and continues the use of profanity WILL NOT BE ALLOWED
participation with this League.
b) Drinking
and Drugs
Their use is strictly prohibited. Any Player, Coach, Referee, Spectator or
League Official under the influence will be requested to leave the arena
immediately.
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c) Smoking
Smoking is not allowed in dressing rooms or
on or near the Player's benches or penalty boxes. Team members or Officials smoking in these areas will receive a
two (2) minute bench penalty.
d) Spectators
Except for the assistance of the younger
Players to and from the dressing room area before and after the games, Spectators
are not allowed on the dressing room side of the arena. Signs prohibiting Spectators are prominently
displayed on arena walls.
e) Dressing
Rooms
These rooms are in a clean state at the
arrival of the first teams. It is the
responsibility of the Team Officials in EVERY series to examine their
room prior to final departure after a game or practice. The room should be left clean for the next
team. The Coach will complete a visual
inspection after the room is empty and report to the Hockey Committee evidence
of any team not complying with this request.
Further action will be taken by the League against those teams unwilling
to comply.
f) Shooting
Against Side Boards
Teams are specifically required not to use
either side of the rink as target practice.
Danger of pucks going over the boards and injuring unsuspecting people
is very high.
g) Dressing
Room Allocation
Dressing room allocations will be prominently
displayed. Please use the rooms
assigned to avoid confusion.
h) Non-Playing
Personnel On Bench
Limit of three (3) non-playing personnel per
bench during games. Non-playing
personnel under the age of 18 must wear a helmet for insurance
purposes.
i) Boundaries
Referee's room, penalty box, and gondola are
out of bounds to all Coaches, Managers, Players (except those penalized), and
Spectators.
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8. PROTESTS
a) NO
PROTEST ALLOWED ON REFEREE'S CALL.
b) All
other protests must be in writing, submitted within 48 hours of protested
occurrence, and be accompanied by $10.00 (non-returnable). The complaint will be reviewed by the Hockey
Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
9. PLAYER
ABSENCE
Any Player absent for three (3) consecutive
games or practices without reason satisfactory to the Hockey Committee is
subject to suspension. It is the
Coach's responsibility to advise the Hockey Committee of such absence before
the Player plays his/her next game.
In the event that a Player registered to a
team:
a) Moves
and is unable to continue in the League,
b) Is
injured or sick and obviously will not return for a great length of time,
c) Quits
altogether.
It is mandatory that the Coach advise the
Hockey Committee. Under the above
situation(s), the League will consider alternatives to restore the team
affected to a competitive level.
NOTE: A Coach does not have the
authority to refuse any substitute Player assigned to the team and must follow
the rules as to fair ice time.
If a Player has been away under advice of a
Medical Doctor, a medical certificate allowing the Player to play, must be
given to the Hockey Committee, before the Player will be allowed to
participate.
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10. PENALTIES
AND PLAYING RULES (NOVICE THROUGH ATOM ONLY).
A Player receiving a penalty will serve it at
occurring time. If the three (3) minute
buzzer sounds for shift change before penalty time expires, a Player from the
next shift must go to the penalty box to serve the remaining time in the
penalty.
NOTE: The Player serving penalty time for other
Player(s) may only do so once until every Player on the team has had a turn at
doing same. Also, a Player(s) receiving
a large number of penalties at the end of their shift and not losing their ice
time will be dealt with the by the Hockey Committee.
The penalized Player returns to the ice if a
goal is scored against his/her team, as outlined in the playing rules.
In the case of offsetting penalties, both
teams play ie: 4 on 4 for the balance of the shift. At the shift change both teams play 5 on 5. Penalized Players remain in the penalty box
until the first stoppage in play after the penalty time has expired.
In the case of a major penalty, Player(s)
must serve entire time in the penalty box regardless of shift change. The extra time shall be considered the
penalized Player(s) next shift. The
next shift where the penalized Player(s) would return to the ice, a substitute
may be used to serve the balance of the penalty and then the substitute would
return to the ice for the balance of the shift. The penalized Player(s) must wait until his/her next regularly
schedule shift to return to the ice.
(Refer to Player Substitution Rule ie: NO PLAYER MAY HAVE four (4)
shifts until every Player plays three (3) etc).
Rules governing play will be as outlined by
the C.A.H.A., N.Y.H.L., and additions by the Victoria Village Hockey League.
APPEALS:
Any suspension by the President of V.V.H.L.
of six (6) games or less shall be without right of appeal. All automatic suspensions shall be
without right of appeal.
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Specific Rules for Tyke Series
In the Tyke division we use the A B C line
system to ensure that each team will have as equal as possible line match-ups
while playing hockey.
It is based on ABILITY NOT AGE,
in other words a 5 year old could be a C, B, or even an A line
Player. As well a 6 or 7 year old could
be an A, B, or even a C line Player.
The following is a list of the basics for the
A B C line format.
1)
All Coaches are
to set their A B C lines by ability.
It is recommended that a copy of your A B C lines be given to the
opposing teams Coach.
2)
The game starts
with each teams C line Players on the ice.
This allows the A line Players to be the last shift and finish the
game.
3)
If an A line
Player is away, you are to rotate ALL 5 B LINE Players to fill
in.
4)
If an B line
Player is away, you are to rotate ALL 5 C LINE Players to fill
in.
5)
If a C line
Player is away, you are to use the WEAKEST B LINE Player to
fill in.
6)
Coaches are
instructed to inform the opposing teams Coach of Players who are away and what
their intentions are for the A B C line replacements.
7)
If there is an
injured Player during ANY SHIFT and a replacement Player is
required, the following shall apply: an A line Player is to be replaced
with a B line Player, a B line Player is to be replaced with a C line Player
and a C line Player is to be replaced with the weakest B line Player.
8)
If the Goalie
is replaced for an extra Player on the final shift of the game, it is to be one
of the B line Players and THAT B LINE PLAYER will remain out
on the ice until the end of the game or until the Goalie is put back into the
game. NO SWITCHING OF B LINE
PLAYERS IN THIS SITUATION unless of course there is an injury to that
B line Player.
9)
Please be
advised that any goals scored by an offending Team while an ineligible Player
is on the ice, will be disallowed.
10)
Tykes do not
change ends at the end of the period.
11)
There will be
no icing called during a Tyke Series game
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Specific Rules for Tyke Series (Continued)
xii) In
the Tyke Series only),
minor penalties will be one (1) minute in duration. Should the Players shift end prior to the completion of the one
(1) minute, the penalty shall be considered as served and any remaining penalty
time on the clock will be cleared.
Coaches On The Ice
One (1) Coach per team in Tyke series only
will be allowed on the ice during the first eight (8) games. The Coach must stay between the blue
lines except when necessary to position a Player for face-offs. The Coach must stay along the boards while
the game is in progress as much as possible and must not interfere in the play
or direct the Players in such a loud voice as to distract others. If a Coach continues to stray beyond the
blue lines and/or interferes with play, a penalty shot MAY be
awarded to the opposing team.
PLEASE NOTE: The
above list represents THE BASICS and the League reserves the
right to add to this list at any time during the season to ensure that all
games are played in the fairest manner possible.
Prior to the playoffs, all Tyke team Coaching
Staff will meet as a group to re-evaluate the ranking of A line, B line and
C line Players for the balance of the regular season and the playoffs. This
is necessitated by the improvement of some Players through out the season i.e.
a B line Player at the beginning of the season may have improved to the level
of an A line Player, a C line Player improved to the level of a B line
Player etc.
PLEASE COMMUNICATE BETWEEN TEAMS AND USE
COMMON SENSE.
PENALTY TIMES AND LISTINGS:
a) Minor penalty 2 minutes (1 minute in Tyke Series).
1) Hitting from
behind: minimum 2 minutes plus an expulsion from the game.
Note: If an injury occurs as a result of hitting
from behind. A five (5) minute major must
be assessed by the Referee.
b) Bench Minor 2 minutes (1
minute in Tyke Series)
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c) Major 5 minutes -
No substitute.
Please note:
gross misconducts, game misconducts and 10 minute misconducts etc. are
considered as major penalties.
1) Four (4)
penalties in same game - GAME EXPULSION and Player should proceed directly to
Dressing Room for the balance of the game.
2)
Three (3) stick
infractions in same game - GAME EXPULSION and Player should proceed directly to
Dressing Room for the balance of the game.
3)
Two (2) majors
in same game - AUTOMATIC GAME MISCONDUCT.
4) Second
major in season for any of the following: Boarding, Roughing, Charging,
Cross-Checking, High Sticking, Slashing or Hitting from Behind - GAME EXPULSION
PLUS GAME MISCONDUCT AND AUTOMATIC ONE (1) GAME SUSPENSION.
5) Third
major in season for 10.c(4) above - INDEFINITE SUSPENSION PENDING DECISION BY
HOCKEY COMMITTEE. Also, a letter will
be sent to the Parent(s) notifying them of the situation, and possible
repercussions.
6) FIGHTING:
Any Player who is named on
the game sheet as having incurred a Major Penalty for FIGHTING shall receive
with it an AUTOMATIC GAME MISCONDUCT and shall proceed directly to the dressing
room for the balance of that game, with the following automatic suspension
being assessed - SUSPENSION FOR THE NEXT SCHEDULED GAME (Minimum).
NOTE: Player(s) leaving the dressing room before game ends
is subject to an additional one (1) game suspension.
NOTE: Suspended Player(s) must be named on the
next scheduled game sheet as serving the suspension(s).
NOTE: Suspension(s) incurred in House League must be served
before Player, Coach, Manager, Trainer or other Team Official will be permitted
to participate in any N.Y.H.L. Select Game.
(Suspension(s) must be served in House League).
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d) Misconduct: Player
ruled off ice for ten (10) minutes of actual playing time, team does not play
shorthanded - immediate substitution.
e) Game
Misconduct:
1) Players:
Any Player named on the game sheet as having
incurred a Game Misconduct (for any reason) or a Major Misconduct shall be
removed for the balance of such game and shall proceed directly to the dressing
room for the balance of that game and shall be reported to the President as
having incurred such penalty with the following automatic suspension being
assessed - SUSPENSION FOR THE NEXT SCHEDULED GAME (Minimum).
NOTE: Player(s) leaving the dressing room before
game ends is subject to an additional one (1) game suspension.
2) Coaches:
Any Coach, Manager, Trainer, or other Team
Official, upon receiving a Game Misconduct or Major Misconduct and is ejected
from the game shall proceed directly to the dressing room for the balance of
the game. The offender will be assessed
a two (2) game suspension (minimum). If a Coach, Manager, or Trainer or other Team Official is
assessed, a Gross Misconduct Penalty, the offender shall receive an automatic
three (3) game suspension.
NOTE: Coach, Manager, Trainer or other Team
Official leaving the dressing room before game ends, are subject to an
additional one (1) game suspension.
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f) Gross
Misconduct:
1) Any
Player who is named on the game sheet as having incurred a Gross Misconduct
shall be removed for the balance of the game and shall proceed directly to the
dressing room for the balance of the game, and shall be reported to the
President as having incurred such penalty
with the following automatic suspension being assessed - SUSPENSION FOR
THE NEXT TWO (2) SCHEDULED GAMES (Minimum).
NOTE: Player(s) leaving the dressing
room before game ends, is subject to an additional one (1) game suspension.
2) Any Player
or Team Official who verbally threatens physical abuse to any Game Official
shall be assessed a MATCH PENALTY and automatically be suspended for their
team's next six (6) scheduled League games (Minimum).
3) Any
player or team Official who physically abuses, strikes, or attempts to strike,
any Game Official in any way, shall be assessed a MATCH PENALTY and shall
automatically be suspended for a Minimum of one (1) year from the
date of the infraction.
g) Match
Penalties:
When a match penalty is assessed, the
offending Team Member shall be sent to the dressing room for the balance of the
game and the Team will be assessed an AUTOMATIC MAJOR PENALTY to be served by a
Player who was on the ice at the time of the infraction.
All match penalties shall be reviewed by the
President, who may assess further suspension.
NOTE: Any offending Team Member leaving
the dressing room before game ends, are subject to an additional one (1) game
suspension.
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A MATCH PENALTY shall be
assessed any Team Member, either on the bench or on the ice surface, who is
guilty of:
ATTEMPT TO INJURE OR
DELIBERATE INJURY
Example: High Sticking, Slashing, Charging or
Hitting From Behind.
BUTT-ENDING
KICKING
MAKING
A TRAVESTY OF THE GAME
MOLESTING
Official (PHYSICALLY OR VERBALLY)
SPEARING
SPITTING
HAIR
PULLING
FACE
MASK PULLING
AUTOMATIC THREE (3) GAME SUSPENSION. Second match penalty in the same year - INDEFINITE
SUSPENSION.
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SUSPENSION: REVIEW
A suspension must commence being served in a
Team's next scheduled game. Any Player
under suspension must stay out of the dressing room, Player's bench and
penalty box area. For
violation, Players may be further suspended.
PLAYERS:
FIGHTING:
Any Player who is named on the game
sheet as having incurred a Major
Penalty for Fighting shall receive with it an automatic Game Misconduct. SUSPENSION FOR THE NEXT SCHEDULED GAME (Minimum). Second major in season for Fighting, receive
automatic two (2) game suspension.
Third major for Fighting, receive indefinite suspension pending decision
by Hockey Committee.
NOTE: One (1) punch rule is in effect:
Should one (1) Player throw a punch and
opponent does not, Player throwing punch may be, at the discretion of the
Referee, assessed a major penalty for fighting. Therefore subsequent suspension shall apply.
Game Misconduct: Major Misconduct
Automatic one (1) game suspension (Team's
next scheduled League game).
Gross Misconduct:
Automatic two (2) game suspension (Team's
next two (2) scheduled League games).
Match Penalty:
Automatic three (3) game suspension (Team's
next three (3) scheduled League games).
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SUSPENSION: REVIEW
TEAM OFFICIALS:
Game Misconduct: Major Misconduct
Automatic two (2) game suspension (Team's
next two (2) scheduled League games).
Gross Misconduct:
Automatic three (3) game suspension (Team's
next three (3) scheduled League games).
NOTE: All of the above automatics are
minimum suspensions and may be increased in number by the Hockey Committee, or
the President, if warranted.
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LISTING
OF "SOME" PENALTIES
1. MINOR PENALTY:
Body Checking/Body Contact
Players on ice before gates close after ice
cleaning.
Playing with a broken or illegal stick.
Delay of game Bench
Minor Misconduct
Roughing Interference Closing hand on puck
Holding Hooking Kneeing
Slashing Elbowing Boarding
Tripping Charging Hitting from behind
High sticking Throwing
the stick
2. MAJOR
PENALTY:
Any penalty where the infraction is severe or
results in injury to an opposing Player or for:
Fighting.
Charging or hitting from behind.
Cross-Checking above normal shoulder height.
Cross-Checking a Goalie while in the crease.
Match penalty.
High sticking.
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3. MISCONDUCT
PENALTY:
Any Player or Team Official using obscene
language or gestures.
Any Player who intentionally knocks or shoots
the puck out of reach from an Official who is retrieving it.
Any Player who does not proceed directly to
the penalty box after receiving a penalty.
Any Player who continues to dispute a
Referees call.
4. GAME
MISCONDUCT PENALTY:
Any Player who does not skate to the
respective Player's bench and does not remain until play resumes when a fight
breaks out between two (2) or more Players.
Fighting - including Goalies.
Third Player in.
After receiving misconduct and continuing to
argue with Official.
5. GAME
EXPULSION
Any Player receiving second major penalty of
the season for one (1) of the following:
Boarding, Roughing, Charging, Hitting from
behind, Cross-Checking, High-Sticking, Slashing or Fighting.
Any Player receiving two (2) major penalties
in one (1) game.
Any Player receiving three (3) stick
infractions in one (1) game.
Any Player receiving four (4) penalties in
one (1) game.
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6. MATCH
PENALTY:
Deliberately
injuries or attempts to injure an opponent.
Example: High Sticking, Slashing, Charging or
Hitting From Behind.
Molesting or threatening an Official.
Head-butting or hair pulling.
Spitting at or on an Opponent or Official.
Kicking.
Spearing, butt-ending, or an attempt to.
Any Player who grabs any part of facial
protector of Opponent or uses same as weapon.
7. GROSS
MISCONDUCT PENALTY:
A gross misconduct penalty shall be assessed
where a Player, Coach, Manager, Trainer or other Team Official's conduct is
such that it makes a travesty of the game.
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EQUIPMENT LIST FOR NEW Players
Current
CSA approved protective helmet and full face mask.
Throat
protector (B.N.Q. approved only).
Shoulder
pads.
Elbow
pads.
Shin
pads.
Gloves
(hockey).
Hockey
pants or protective girdle and outer shell.
Suspenders
or belt for pants.
Garter
belt for socks.
Athletic
support and cup (jock).
Skates.
Hockey
stick.
Light
T-shirt and long johns for under hockey equipment.
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For the Players' safety, and to make it
more enjoyable for them, equipment should fit properly and not be too
big. Saying "they will grow into
it", especially their skates and helmet/face mask, may be dangerous to a
Player's safety.
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Good used equipment is a way to start out as
most of the Players will grow to larger sizes every couple of years.
October, 2002