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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.
Victoria Village Hockey League
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.
Victoria Village Hockey League
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.
Victoria Village Hockey League
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.
Victoria Village Hockey League
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.
Victoria Village Hockey League
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 ¼
Final 4 vs 5 (Game A) 1 gets by
5 teams Semi-final 1 vs winner (Game A) 2 vs 3
6 teams ¼
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.
Victoria Village Hockey League
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.
Victoria Village Hockey League
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.