Hockey Rules  and COVID-19 Rules

 All games are on Tuesdays on at Chesswood - Rink 1

 

First Game Sep 29th & last Game March 30th. Game times are 7pm & 8pm, (finishing at 9 pm)

 

LEAGUE RULES

1.       No centre ice.

2.       Games will consist of two 18-minute periods. Penalties - 2 minutes of running time.

3.       If there is a 3 goal or more differential in the game score, the clock will run during the last 2 minutes of the game. 

4.       Fighting (gloves on or off) - EXPULSION from the league.

5.       Any player using his stick with the intent to injure, as judged by the referee during or after a game, or by the executive during a game review is automatically expelled from the League.

6.       There will be a minor penalty for any player who has his stick above his shoulder at any time

7.       Game Ejections:  

a)     Four penalties in one game – the player is ejected from that game and the NOT next scheduled game.

    (Alternate player sits in penalty box for FOURTH penalty.) 

b)     If a player receives an ejection or misconduct, he is then suspended for the next scheduled game. 

8.       Five players plus a goalie constitutes a team. Anything less is a default. Games can start without the goalie. If the goalie does not arrive on the ice, the game shall be defaulted. The game will be an exhibition game only, and will not count in the official standings, except for a score of 5-0 for the non-default team. Referees will be on the ice for defaulted games and until all players leave the ice for their respective dressing rooms. 

9.       Teams can use players from any other team or a spare goalie to make up an official game. Five skaters must be from the same roster.

10.   The Executive will, at their discretion, alter any teams at any time, to make the league (teams) balanced.

11.   ALL PLAYERS SHALL BE ADVISED OF THIS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR!

12.   No trades or non-roster team would not be allowed into the League without prior consent of the Executive, under any circumstances. 

13.   Wrist shots and snap shots only are allowed - the stick cannot go above the knee on the back-swing.

14.   Helmets and visors, in proper position, must be worn at all times on the ice. Visors must cover the eye area.

15.   Any verbal abuse (vulgarity) to any officials during a game, as deemed by the referee, will result in a minor or major penalty.

16.   Team reps are responsible for the dressing room keys.

17.   There should be no consuming of alcoholic beverages or smoking in the arena.

18.   There are no refunds.

 

Remember: This league is only for exercise and is to be fun and safe for all, so that is our primary goal.

 

In summary… on Covid-19 Rules

 

1.    10 Skaters + 1 Goalie allowed to play every week + 1 additional Skater on the Roster

2.    Chesswood requires Masks are mandatory inside arena except on the ice

3.    Chesswood requires every player sign a Covid19 Waiver when entering arena

4.    Chesswood requires players not allowed in arena more than 15 minutes before game time

5.    Chesswood requires players not allowed in arena more than 15 minutes after game time

6.    Dressing rooms will have # of players determined by ability to social distance

7.    Other players can change in common area (designated by Chesswood), if team decides

8.    Washrooms in dressing rooms open but players must sign waiver with Chesswood

9.    Protocol TBD re anyone testing positive for Covid19

 

Game Play Rules & Regulations TBD. Here are Links for True North & Sports Village’s Guidelines…

 

https://www.truenorthhockey.com/asp_pages/COVID20Preseason.aspx

 

http://www.sportsvillage.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/COVID-19-Operating-for-Stage-3-Exposure-Control-Plan.pdf