Etobicoke Dolphins

2015 Pink the Rink VI October 16-18

Etobicoke Girls Hockey League

Tournament Rules

OWHA Sanction

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1. In the case of any discrepancy, the tournament rules posted on the tournament web site on Friday, October 16th will supersede the rules printed in the tournament program.

2. The schedule posted on the Tournament web site as of Friday, October 16th will be the final schedule. Teams should check the tournament web site in case there were any late schedule adjustments prior to their first game.

3. Hockey Canada and OWHA rules shall apply at this event

4. All teams must register at Headquarters (MASTERCARD CENTRE) on Friday Oct 16 (anytime before 9pm). Any team using an OWHA Pickup Consent Form must bring it to Headquarters BEFORE the team’s first game. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of games. Canadian teams must present official rosters and USA teams must present USA Hockey travel documents.

5. All games will consist of 3 periods (10-10-12 minutes) stop time with the exception of:

· 12-12-15 minutes stop time for Peewee AA, Bantam AA, Bantam A, Midget AA, Midget A, Midget BB, Intermediate A

6. There will be a 3 minute warm-up prior to each game. The Clock will stop for the start of every game. Teams may receive a delay of game penalty if they are not ready to start the game on time. All teams must be available to play up to 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

7. The OWHA minimum suspension guidelines will be strictly enforced. All suspensions will be enforced according to the most recent OWHA Constitution, By-laws, and Regulations & Rules.

8. Players will tap gloves after each game.

9. One 30 second timeout will be allowed for each team during all tournament games. For any games that go into Overtime, another timeout will not be granted. This means that if a team has already used their timeout during regulation time of the game, they will not be allowed another timeout during Overtime.

10. Teams may not register more players for the tournament than they have listed on their approved/sanctioned roster by their governing body.

11. A player may only participate with one designated team in a tournament and may only participate in one tournament on any day.

12. To be eligible to participate in the tournament, the participant’s name must appear on the team roster form submitted with the entry form. Changes to the roster must be made in writing and will not be permitted after registration prior to the first game. Players on Ontario teams must be registered with the OWHA. The OWHA “Pickup Consent” forms will be honoured and must be included where necessary based on OWHA Rules.

13. Teams will be awarded 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie and zero (0) points for a loss.

14. If there is a spread of 5 goals or more in the last five minutes of the game, the clock shall be operated on a run-time basis. Once the differential is less than 5 goals, the clock will resume on a stop-time basis.

15. Standings after the round robin will be calculated on the basis of the points awarded as per rule #12. In the event of a tie in the standings, the following criteria will be used to break the tie:

a) Number of Wins

b) Record against other tied teams if two teams tied (head to head). If more than 2 teams are tied this criteria does not apply

b) Goals scored minus goals against in round robin play

c) Fewest goals allowed in round robin play

d) Fewest penalty minutes in round robin play

e) Earliest first goal scored in a round robin play

g) Flip of a coin

Tie breaking rules are followed in order. Once a tie breaking rule has been used, or is not applicable, it cannot be used again

16. In 4 Team Divisions: There will be 1 pool of 4 teams; each team will play a 3 game round robin within their own pool. All 4 teams will advance to semi-finals. The 1 st place team will play the 4th place team; and, 2nd place will play the 3rd place team. The winner of each semi-final game will advance to the final.

17. In 6 Team Divisions: There will be 2 pools of 3 teams; each pool will play a 3 game crossover round robin against the other pool. Teams finishing 1st & 2 nd in their pools will go to the semi-finals. Teams finishing 3rd in their pools will play a consolation game. The winner of each semi-final game will advance to the final.

18. In 8 Team Divisions: There will be 2 pools of 4 teams; each pool will play a 3 game round robin within their own pool. Teams finishing 1st and 2nd in their pools will advance to the semi-finals. The winner of each semi-final game will advance to the finals. Teams finishing 3rd and 4 th will play a consolation game.

19. In 10 Team Divisions: There will be 2 pools of 5 teams. Each team will play a 4 game round robin against teams in their pool. Teams finishing 1st in each pool will advance to the final.

20. In 12 Team Divisions: There will be 4 pools of 3 teams; each pool will play a 3 game crossover round robin against another pool. Teams finishing 1st & 2 nd in their pools will advance to the quarter-finals. Teams finishing 3rd in their pool will play a consolation game. The winner of each quarter-final game will advance to the semi-finals. Winner of each semi-final game will advance to the finals.

 

21. In 14 Team Divisions: There will be 2 pools of 4 teams and 2 pools of 3 teams. The 3 team pools will play a cross over 3 game round robin against each other. The 4 team pools will play a 3 game round robin against the teams within their pool. Teams finishing 1st and 2nd in their pools will advance to the quarter-finals. The remaining teams not qualifying for quarter-finals will play a single game consolation. The winner of each quarter-final game will advance to the semi-finals. Winner of each semi-final game will advance to the finals.

22. In 16 Team Divisions: There will be 4 pools of 4 teams. Each team will play a 3 game round robin against the teams in their pool. The first place teams from each of the 4 pools will advance to the quarter finals; the second place teams in each of the 4 pools will advance to the quarter finals. The remaining teams not advancing to the quarter finals will play a single game consolation.

 

 

23. In 20 Team Divisions: There will be 4 pools of 5 teams. Each team will play a 4 game round robin within their pool. Teams finishing 1st in each pool will advance to the semi-finals. Winner of each semi-final game will advance to the finals.

 

24. Match-up Adjustments – Any Quarter Final Play and/or Consolation Play in any Divisions: Adjustments will be made where possible so that teams do not play round robin opponents again. This rule is at the discretion of the tournament committee and will only be applied to the extent that it can be accommodated with a single place movement up or down.

25. Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals & Championship games are played to a winner . In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time teams will play 2 periods of Sudden Victory overtime. Each period will be 3 minutes in length. The first OT period will consist of 4 on 4 play (plus goaltenders). The second OT period will consist of 3 on 3 play (plus goaltenders). Players may be changed at any time. Goalies may be “pulled” at any time and a substitute player from the bench may be used. If still tied, a shoot-out will occur. Any penalties incurred at the end of regulation will carry into overtime and shoot-outs.

26. Penalties: If a team is penalized in 4 on 4 OT then the offending team will play with 3 skaters. If a two-man advantage is called for, the offending team will remain at 3 skaters while the non-offending team will add a player to create a 5 on 3 situation. At the first stoppage of play after the two-man advantage is no longer in effect, the numerical strength of the team will revert back to either 4 on 4 or a 4 on 3 situation as appropriate. If a team is penalized in 3 on 3 OT then the offending team will remain with 3 skaters and the non-offending team will add an extra player to affect a 4 on 3 advantage. If a two-man advantage is called for, then the offending team will remain at 3 skaters while the non-offending team will add 2 players to create a 5 on 3 situation. At the first stoppage of play after the two-man advantage is no longer in effect, the numerical strength of the team will revert back to either 4 on 3 or a 3 on 3 situation as appropriate.

27. Home and Visitor: For all Play-off and Consolation games, the home team will be determined by the best round robin record.

28. Shoot-Outs: Teams do not change ends for Overtime or Shoot Outs. Each team must designate 3 shooters (S1, S2, S3) directly onto the game sheet prior to the start of the game. Any player serving a penalty at the end of overtime will not be eligible to participate in the shoot out and MUST remain in the penalty box. The coach must designate a shooter(s) to take her place(s) immediately at the end of overtime. All players except the shooter and goalies will be on the bench. Shooters from each team will shoot in alternating format (that is, not at the same time), starting from centre ice.

This is a BEST OF 3 Shootout. If still tied, each team will designate one shooter at a time until there is a winner. A player may not shoot for a second time until all players on the game sheet (except goalies) have shot. Players who are injured during a game may be excused from participating in the shootout at the discretion of the referee.

29. Jerseys: Home teams must wear light colored jerseys. In the event of a conflict, the home team must change their jerseys. Visiting teams will advise opposing team of any conflict 30 minutes prior to game time. Pinnies may be used as required or visiting teams may be asked to change to accommodate.

30. Sign-in: All players and team officials must sign the game sheet prior to each game.

 

31. Flooding of the ice will occur at the end of each game or as required and may be deferred at the Tournament Committee’s discretion. For PWAA, BAA, MAA and MA there may be a flood between the second and third period or every 2 periods where multiple long games are played in succession.

32. It is the team’s responsibility to ensure a clean dressing room is left upon completion of their game. All teams are requested to vacate the dressing room 30 minutes or less after their game is completed.

33. The decisions of the Tournament Committee are final with no appeals!!

34. Neither the Etobicoke Dolphins Girls Hockey League nor any tournament organizers or official is liable or responsible for acts of god and unforeseen events causing the cancellation of any part or whole of this event.

35. Neither the Etobicoke Dolphins Girls Hockey League nor any tournament organizers or official is responsible for lost or stolen items. It is highly recommended that each team bring a dressing room lock to all arenas.

**Championship Awards and Medals MAY be Presented Off-ice if deemed by Tournament Officials due to time constraints and will be presented at a determined location as required. We thank you for your support in this matter.