BUCKINGHAM ADULT
RECREATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUES
@ LONDON SPORTS PARK
2014 SUMMER SEASON
GENERAL LEAGUE RULES & INFORMATION
TEAM REPRESENTATIVE
The Team Representative (captain) will be responsible for communicating with League Officials and Coordinators. All inquiries are to be made through the Team Representative. In the event of a Team Rep being absent from a game, the team must designate someone to fulfill these requirements.
GAME TIME STARTS
Teams are to be dressed and ready to play with their completed game sheet at their assigned time. Should a team not have six (6) players dressed and ready to play, the clock will be started and the offending team will be assessed one (1) minor penalty for each three-minute delay. Should the clock run down six (6) minutes the game will be automatically defaulted. Game sheets are to be submitted to the timekeeper before the game begins.
For goalies that are late; there will be no extra time allotted to wait for goaltenders to get dressed, the clock will run and the game will start with 6 skaters. If the team without a goalie allows a 4 goal spread at any time, the game will end. If the goalie is injured in the play-offs only and the team does not have a back-up dressed, that team is granted the option of dressing a skater (10 minutes) or using a goaltender from their own division,.The convenor must approve this.
LENGTH OF GAMES
All games are 3 periods approximately 50 minutes in length. 3 minute warm-up, followed by 12X10X10 stop-time periods. The last 5 minutes of the third period will be straight time if the goal differential is 5 or more. If the goal spread is more than 5 and a team scores to make it 4 or less the clock will go back to stop time. The game clock will continue to run during fights and major scuffles as determined by the game officials.
DEFAULTED GAMES
Any defaulted games during the regular season or playoffs will result in a 3-0 score. The ice time will be provided to the teams to scrimmage but the officials are not obligated to referee a defaulted game.
GAME SHEETS
A representative from each team must present himself at the League Office prior to the game to obtain their game sheet. The Gamesheet must be delivered to the timer’s booth before the end of the 1st period.
A) Each player is required to print legibly and sign their own name with their jersey # on the game sheet in the spaces provided.
B) If a game sheet is not submitted to the timekeeper by the end of the 1st period, the team will receive a 2 minute minor penalty.
C) Should any player arrive late for a game, such player must report to the timer’s booth and sign the game sheet before they
participate in the game. Players must arrive ready to play by the start of the 3rd period to be eligible to participate in the game.
D) Should a player fail to sign the game sheet and participate in a goal, the goal will be disallowed and his team will be assessed a
bench minor.
If the game sheet is not submitted by the end of the 1st period a 2 minute minor will be assessed
PLAYERS
Players must be at least 19 years of age prior to the start of the season to participate in the league.
In 30+ divisions all players must be at least 30 years of age, teams are allowed to roster 3 players under 30 but must be at least 25 years of age, at the start of the season unless they receive league approval.
Players must provide photo identification containing their signature upon request by the League. If the player cannot produce proper identification within ten minutes, the team will automatically default the game.
EQUIPMENT
*new this year* - half visor or face shield is mandatory in all Buckingham Sports Hockey Leagues
Players must wear CSA approved helmets and goalie masks
If a player loses his helmet at any time, play may be stopped at the discretion of the official.
If a player loses his helmet he must either put it back on immediately or go the bench for a change.
If a goaltender is hit in the helmet or mask the play is automatically blown dead.
Helmets must also have proper chin straps.
League Officials or League Convenor may ask any player to leave the game for not having a: proper helmet / face shield / chin strap / matching jersey
OFFICIAL ROSTERS & WAIVER FORM
A) All players must sign the Official Roster/Waiver Form prior to playing their first game. Any changes to the roster will be permitted the Roster Freeze Deadline. (Jul. 20/14) The roster sheet requires a clearly printed name, a home phone number, birth date, address and the player’s signature. Each team will be allowed a maximum of twenty players, including goalkeepers. Players who are not listed on the Official Roster by the Roster Freeze Deadline (Jul. 14/14) are not eligible for the playoffs.
B) Players added to the roster sheet must sign it before participating in a game.
C) Should a non-rostered player be used, the team is in automatic default of the game and any subsequent games an ineligible player
is used. In order to control player eligibility for playoffs only players who sign the game sheet and participate in the game will
qualify for eligibility. Violation of player participation rules should result in a default for the offending team. If both teams,
involved in the same game, violate these rules, both teams will be defaulted, and no points will be awarded.
D) Should a team participate in a game with more players listed on the game sheet than they have on their roster, that team will
Automatically default the game.
E) It is very important that the names are printed clearly on the rosters and the game sheets, the signatures must be consistent with the ones on the roster. If the game sheet signature does not coincide with the signature on the roster, then the game won’t count towards a player’s eligibility in the playoffs. Also, the particular game in question could be defaulted. The League will periodically compare game sheet against roster signatures.
F) In case of protest, players must provide a photo identification containing their signature.
G) Any non-regular roster players that are going to participate in games must complete a waiver form supplied by the league
RINGERS
A) The League has run into situations in the past when a ‘ringer’ has signed in on the game sheet under the name of a team roster player. Should this player be detected by a League Official, the game will be an automatic default and the Team Rep will serve a two game suspension.
B) If the ‘ringer’ involves himself in an infraction during the course of the game that results in a suspension, then the Team Rep will serve the suspension, in addition to the two game suspensions.
C) Should the ‘ringer’ sign the game sheet under his own name or a fictitious one and it is detected by the League Official, the game will be defaulted to the opposing team and the League at their discretion will suspend the Team Rep for two games.
D) If the ‘ringer’ involves himself in an infraction during the course of the game that results in a suspension, the League at their discretion will choose a player on the roster to serve the suspension.
PROSTEST PROCEDURE
- Any team may protest a game in question, However a referee’s judgment cannot be protested
- Illegal Player – To protest the use of an illegal player the protesting team must make the league aware of the situation before the end of the first period. During the time it takes to process this complaint the player in question will be allowed to participate in the game. If the player is found to be illegal, he will be ejected from the game and any goals scored during the time the player was in the line-up will be taken away.
- To make an official protest after any game, it will cost the protesting team $100.00 cash. The protesting team then must file a written protest within 24 hours of the game. Making the league aware of the reason for the protest. Money will be returned if the protest is successful. All decisions made by The London Sports Park management will be final.
SWEATERS
When two opposing teams have similar colored sweaters the HOME team will wear cover-ups. Cover-ups may be obtained from the League Office with a deposit of $20.00, the deposit will be refunded to the team upon receipt of the allotted number of cover-ups. A non-refundable fee of $10.00 per missing cover-up will be charged to the team.
“NEW” – Teams are to wear identical uniforms and have at least one FULL set. All players must have the same colour of jersey as their teammates and must have unique jersey numbers on them.
ANYPLAYER NOT WEARING A SAME COLOUR JERSEY WITH A UNIQUE NUMBER CLEARLY DISPLAYED WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PLAY IN THE GAME, AND WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE ICE BY THE GAME OFFICIAL OR LEAGUE REPRESENTITIVE.
DRESSING-ROOMS
Dressing-room must be vacated within 30 minutes after the completion of the game. This will allow the staff to sweep the room and make it available to the next team.
*Co-operation in this regard is very important.
** Dressing Room keys are available, car keys/credit card/driver’s license must be exchanged for room keys
***it is recommended that teams carry their own padlocks for dressing room doors.
The London Sports Park is not responsible for personal property that may become lost or stolen
ICE RESURFACING
Teams must stay off the ice during the flooding period and remain there until the Zamboni gates are closed. Violation of this safety rule will result in a minor penalty (2 minutes) added to the start of the game.
FIRST AID KIT
It is suggested that each team have a First Aid Kit on the bench during the games. The arena maintains a supply of first aid material at the League Office, however the Manager is not always available to dispense the needed material.
RETURNED CHEQUES
There will be a $50.00 service charge for each returned cheque we receive. If a team issues 2 cheques that are returned, they will no longer be allowed to make payments via cheque unless it is certified
AWARDS
Only players who have participated in the required number of games to be eligible for playoffs will receive an award. The Maximum # of awards guaranteed per team is 14.
PENALTY FREE GAMES AND SHUTOUTS
A voucher from the league will be awarded for any Penalty Free Game and Shutout in any regular season or playoff game. See Convenor for Voucher. Voucher must be claimed within 2 weeks of accomplishment and redeemed before expiry date. Teams who have not completed the payment plan by the deadline will not be eligible for these awards.
OFF-ICE ALTERCATIONS
Any off-ice altercations, such as fighting in the dressing-room corridor, lobby, etc… will be dealt with more severely than on-ice altercations.
LEAGUE INSURANCE
The League does not provide medical insurance or dental insurance. Since there is a certain risk involved while playing hockey, all players are advised to have insurance.
FINANCIAL DELINQUENCY
Teams that do not maintain payments as outlined by the League payment schedule may be suspended or expelled from the League with no refund for payment already received. There will be a $50/week late fee assessed to teams that are not paid in full by the financial planned outlined in the brochure.
Point System:
Win = 2 Points, Tie = 1 Point, Loss = 0 Points
REGULAR SEASON PLACEMENT TIE BREAKING SYSTEM
A) TWO TEAMS TIED
1) Games the teams played against each other will determine the winner (team with the most points)
2) If tied the goal spread against each other will determine the winner.
Example: Team ‘A’ has 10 goals for and 5 goals against = +5
Team ‘B’ has 5 goals for and 10 goals against = -5
Therefore, Team ‘A’ will place higher in the standings.
3) If tied, the team with the most wins.
4) If tied, the team with the least losses.
5) If tied, the team with the least ties.
6) If tied, league executive will make the decision regarding the winner.
B) THREE + TEAMS TIED
Once a tie has been broken the Tie Break format begins from top.
1) Team with the most wins overall.
2) If tied, team with the least losses.
3) If tied, team with the least ties.
4) If tied, highest average based on the following formula:
‘Goals for’ divided by ‘Goals against’
Example: Team ‘A’ has 10 goals for and 5 goals against =2.00
Team ‘B’ has 11 goals for and 6 goals against =1.83
Team ‘C’ has 14 goals for and 12 goals against = 1.17
Therefore, Team ‘A’ will be placed higher in the standings.
5) If tied, the executive will make the decision regarding the winner.
PLAY-OFF POLICY & PROCEDURES
PLAYOFF FORMAT
The playoff format will be posted at a later time.
PLAYOFF ELIGIBILITY
A) Players must participate in a minimum of 5 regular season games (Winter Hockey) to be eligible for play-offs.
Players must participate in a minimum of 3 regular season games (Summer Hockey) to be eligible for play-offs
***There will be no exceptions made for players who are absent for games due to sickness or injury. Games missed under these
circumstances will not count towards playoff eligibility. ***
B) Goalkeepers need not have played in required number of games, but they do have to have permission from League Convenor if goalie has not played in a regular season game.
C) It is the responsibility of the team rep to ensure that online statistics are accurate. Any corrections or adjustments must be forwarded via email to league management in a timely manner. Changes will not be made after the end of the last regular season game.
RULES AND SUSPENSIONS
Officiating of all games is based upon C.A.H.A. rulebook with the exception of added London Sports Park Hockey League rules, additions and amendments to C.A.H.A. rules.
1) STICK RULE:
The League has eliminated the C.A.H.A. rules applying to stick curvature.
2) CENTRE RED LINE:
The Centre Red Line offside pass has been eliminated.
3) DELAYED OFFSIDE:
Clear The Zone rules will apply.
4) ICING THE PUCK:
Icing is called from your own blue line, not the centre red line
5) LENGTH OF PENALTIES:
Minor penalties are two (2) minutes and major penalties are five (5) minutes in length.
6) 3 PENALTY RULE:
3penalties of any kind will result in player being ejected for remainder of the game.
7) COINCIDENTAL MINOR PENALTIES:
When two opposing players are assessed coincidental minor penalties, the players will serve the two minute penalty but neither team will play shorthanded. The players return to the ice at the first stoppage of play after the expiration of the penalties.
8) BODY CONTACT:
Deliberate body contact will result in the offending player receiving a minor penalty. However, a major penalty can be given if the official feels that it is warranted.
9) PLAYING WHILE UNDER SUSPENSION:
The player’s team will automatically default the game. The player will be ejected from the League without compensation and the league at their discretion will choose a rostered player to serve an additional three (3) game suspension.
10) BENCH CLEARING:
Any player/s leaving their respective benches or the penalty box and coming on to the ice during an altercation will be responsible for their team receiving a five (5) minute major bench penalty. If said player/s becomes involved in an altercation then each player will be given a game misconduct plus a three (3) game suspension.
11) INJURED GOALKEEPER:
If the goalkeeper is injured during the course of play and is unable to continue, the team will be
allowed ten (10) minutes to dress another goalkeeper if they don’t have one dressed on the bench.
12) TIMEOUTS:
Teams will not be permitted a time out.
13) HEAD SHOTS:
Any player intentionally making contact with another player’s head will receive a 2 minute minor penalty or 5 minute major penalty dependent on the severity of the headshot. This includes punches with gloves on or off.
14) SLAPSHOTS:
Full slap shots are permitted in all leagues.
15) *NEW* STICK SWINGING
A 2 minute misconduct penalty will be assessed to any player swinging their stick above the top of the boards – Not only making contact with the puck but just swinging your stick will result in a penalty. (players will serve the full 2 minutes as the penalty is treated like a coincidental and the team does not play shorthanded)
SUSPENSIONS AND MISCONDUCT PENALTIES
SUSPENSIONS:
Any player that receives a suspension late in the season or during the playoffs resulting in a season ending suspension, will have that suspension carried into the following season summer or winter or whenever that player decides to return to the league. Any player that is suspended indefinitely over the course of the season must arrange to meet with league management prior to the start of the next season.
Players who are ejected from a game must go directly to the dressing room and are not permitted back to the players bench or near the ice surface. They must stay in the dressing room or leave the facility. Players who abuse this policy and get involved with the officials or players from the other team are subject to dismissal from the league.
As there have been several situations involving suspended players while attending their team’s games, it is strongly suggested that such players avoid the Arena for the duration of the suspension. Should a suspended player be in attendance and become involved in a situation, he will be suspended from the League without compensation. Any player, who receives a suspension of four (4) games or more, would be suspended from participating in any capacity with any team playing in the London Sports Park Adult Hockey League.
GAME EJECTIONS:
- Entering the referee’s circle after being warned
- Fighting
- Unsportsmanlike conduct
- Abusive language directed at an official
- Third man into an altercation
- Receiving three (3) penalties during the course of the game
- A major penalty
- Dropping your gloves or removing your helmet in an altercation
GOALKEEPERS:
Because of certain situations, which have developed, the League has been forced to treat goalkeepers in the same manner as skaters. That is to say, should the goalkeeper involve himself in such a manner that a game misconduct is warranted, he will be ejected from the game. The offending team may continue the game either with a back-up goalie from the bench or with the number of skaters allowed considering penalties.
MAJOR PENALTIES:
1st Offence: Offending player will be ejected from the game in progress and serve a minimum of one game (1) suspension.
2nd Offence: Ejection from the game in progress and serve a minimum of three (3) game suspension.
3rd Offence: Ejection from the game in progress and dismissal from the League without compensation.
FIGHTING:
1st Offence: Offending player will be ejected from the game in progress and in addition serve a one (1) game suspension.
2nd Offence: Ejection from the game in progress and in addition serves a three (3) game suspension
3rd Offence: Ejection from game in progress and dismissal from the League without compensation
**The aggressor/instigator will receive and additional one (1) game over and above the designated suspension **
MATCH PENALTY:
1st Offense: A minimum of three (3) game suspension.
2nd Offense: Ejection from the game in progress and dismissal from league without compensation.
GROSS MISCONDUCTS:
1st Offense: Offending player will be ejected from the game in progress and receive a minimum two (2) game suspension.
2nd Offense: Ejection from the game in progress and dismissal from the League without compensation.
DELIBERATE PHYSICAL ABUSE OF AN OFFICIAL:
Any player who commits such an offense is subject to automatic dismissal from the League without compensation.
ABUSE OF OFFICIALS:
Continuous abusive language directed at a League Official: referee, timekeeper or convenor will result in a minimum one (1) game suspension.
ACCUMULATED SUSPENSIONS:
Any player who has accumulated six (6) games in suspension during the course of the season will have their case reviewed by the League Convenor which could result in ejection from the League without compensation.
League Management reserves the right to the final decision on any league suspensions and other issues.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL:
Any player under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be ejected from the game. Teams are responsible for preventing this from happening.
***THE DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT LONDON SPORTS PARK:
TEAMS ARE REMINDED THAT IT IS ILLEGAL TO CONSUME ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN LONDON SPORTS PARK ’ UNAUTHORIZED AREAS.
IE: DRESSING ROOMS, STANDS OR HALLWAYS, THE POLICE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER THESE PREMISES AT ANYTIME TO ISSUE A SUMMONS TO ANY PERSON DRINKING ALCOHOL IN AN UNAUTHORIZED AREA. TEAMS ARE ASKED TO CO-OPERATE WITH THIS LAW AND NOT DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ANY UNAUTHORIZED AREAS.
SMOKING
The Smoke – Free Ontario Act which came into effect May 31, 2006 prohibits smoking in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places in Ontario in order to protect workers and the public from the hazards of second – hand smoke.
Under this Act, LONDON SPORTS PARK is considered to be a Smoke Free Facility.
It is the responsibility of the Team Rep to make sure that all team members comply with the Act. If a team is caught smoking in the dressing room they will be subject to the following consequences:
1st Offense – Warning Letter from Facility Management
2nd Offense - $100 Fine paid to the league prior to the team’s next game & 1 Game Suspension to team rep/players involved
3rd Offense – Team Dismissal from league with no financial reimbursement
REFUNDS
There will be no financial refunds to any team or player unless the league management feels that it is warranted.
We, The London Sports Park, reserve the right to remove any player from playing in any London Sports Park Adult Hockey League.