Rules & Regulations, ALLIANCE Hockey U13 & U15 AA/A Championships, 2024 (Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario)

This Tournament is part of the 2024 season, which is not set as the current season.
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Rules & Regulations

Game Schedule Notes
- All games will be played under official Hockey Canada Rules except as provided elsewhere in these regulations.
- Game durations as indicated: U13 AA, A: 15-15-15 Flood after every 2 periods, U15 AA, A: 15-15-15 Flood after every 2
  periods
- Pre-game warm up will be five (5) minutes (or as per Host ice capabilities). The time shall be shown on the official game clock 
  and will commence at the sound of the buzzer, as instructed by the referee.
- There will be one (1) 30 second timeout per team permitted in each game.
- Upon conclusion of each game, players are to follow current protocols in addressing one another i.e. shaking hands, standing on
  respective blue line and saluting by raising sticks.
- Flooding the ice in regulation and overtime will be as per the Host’s Guidelines.
- In the Championship game the team who finished higher in the round robin series shall be listed as the home team.
- The total points obtained in Round Robin play (2 Points for a Win, 1 Point for a tie, 0 points for a loss). All Round Robin games that
   finish regulation in a tie will remain in a tie. No overtime in Round Robin series.

Tie-Breaker Round Robin
- Ties in round robin games will remain a tie with each team earning one point.
- In the event of a tie at the end of the round robin series, for any position, ALLIANCE Hockey Policy 7.0: Tie-Breaker procedure will
  be used to break the tie. If the procedure reaches 7.1.4, penalty minutes from the Championship event would be calculated to
  break a tie.

Tie-Breaker Semi-Final, Final
- As per Hockey Canada playing rules, if at the end of regulation time the score is tied, the teams shall take a two-minute rest at
  their benches and the following shall then apply:
- If the referee feels it is necessary, they may order the ice to be cleaned at the end of the three regulation periods.
- The teams shall not change ends.
- The puck shall be faced off at center ice and the play shall continue with a ten-minute sudden victory overtime period.
- If the score is still tied after the ten-minute sudden victory period, the teams would take the normal between period break and
   return to play a second sudden victory 10-minute Overtime period.
- Teams are to change ends at the end of each overtime period.
- Any overtime period shall be considered part of the game and all unexpired penalties shall remain in force.
- If either team declines to play in the necessary overtime period or periods, the game shall be declared a loss for that team.
- If after two 10-minute sudden victory overtime periods the game is still undecided, the teams will commence a 3-player shoot out.
  The Home Team shall have the option of shooting first or second. In the event the game is still tied after the 3-player shoot out,
  each team must continue to shoot, one shooter at a time until one team gamins victory. Teams must use all players before
  repeating shooters.
- The Event Governing Committee shall have the prerogative to render a decision under any emergency situation.

Player Rosters
- The maximum number of players allowed to dress for each game is 19 (nineteen), including 2 (two) goalies.
- Teams must provide an approved Hockey Canada roster with any approved Affiliated Players prior to the start of the Event.
- Teams shall arrive at the arena one (1) hour prior to the official starting time of the game or as directed by the Event.
- One official from each competing team is to go to the designated Championship Office at the arena one (1) hour prior to game
   time to confirm the game sheet. Teams can view game sheets at http://gamesheet.app following each game.
- Any team found with ineligible players participating in a game will be disqualified from the event.
  Note: Games won by a disqualified team will be recorded as a win for the opposing team at a score of 1–0.

Team Composition
- The following pro-active measures have been implemented:

Teams are required to meet the following minimum composition standards:
o U15 and above: 10 skaters + 1 goaltender (refers to rostered players).
o U9 through U14: 9 skaters + 1 goaltender (refers to rostered Players).

If a team(s) are at the arena and the numbers outlined above cannot be met (i.e. injuries/suspensions occur during game), the Hockey Canada Rule of 6 players constitutes a game is implemented: Section #2, Teams, Situation 3 (page 13).

SITUATION 7 Rule 2.5 (d) Where a team is unable to place the exact number of players on the ice to which they are entitled whether due to penalties or injuries, the Referee shall suspend the game and report this incident to the President. ALLIANCE Hockey rules state that 30 minutes constitutes a game. (page 18)

Hockey Canada Rule 10.14 Refusing to Start Play The penalty for refusing to Start Play is severe and may result in a 1-year suspension. Every effort needs to be taken to avoid Refusal to Start Play coaches on both teams must work with the officials to avoid unsafe play. A decision to stop play must be agreed upon by all parties. If such a decision is made, teams should utilize the ice and provide opportunity for participants to play in a controlled environment that is safe and provides quality player experience for both teams, suggestion even up teams and continue to play.

If a team is unable to compete, the game shall be recorded as a win for the opposing team at a score of 1–0.

Jerseys
- All teams shall bring two sets of uniforms.
- The VISITING team will wear LIGHT jerseys and the HOME team will wear DARK
  jerseys.

Discipline
- If a player or team official is ordered to the dressing room for the balance of the game, such person shall be subject to further
  disciplinary action deemed necessary by the Event Governing Committee.
- In all cases, the OHF Minimum Suspension List for Minor Hockey, as approved by the OHF Board of Directors, shall be used.
- The Event Governing Committee shall rule on all Match Penalties assessed during any game of the Championship series.
- Any player or team official under suspension shall not be eligible to participate in any game of the Championship until the 
  suspension has been served.
- Player suspensions for various infractions will be administered as per OHF/ALLIANCE Hockey rules.
- Any team permitting a player to participate in a game when the player is suspended or ineligible, will automatically forfeit the
  game 1-0.
- It is the Coach's responsibility to check game sheet at http://gamesheet.app after each game and list suspended players on 
  electronic game sheet prior to each game.

Protests / Appeals
- There are no appeals. All decisions of the Event Governing Committee and referee(s) are final.
- There shall be no protest on referee penalty calls.
- There shall be no protest on the outcome of a Championship Game.

Tailgating
- The consumption of alcohol in non-licensed public areas such as arena parking lots is illegal. If Arena staff observe this or receive
  complaints that it is occurring, they will call the police immediately. Teams who have parents that are found violating this policy
  may find their team removed from the event.

Responsibilities of Participating Teams
- All team members must behave in an appropriate manner, both on and off the ice in accordance with the ALLIANCE Hockey Code
  of Conduct.
- The Team Trainer has authority on decisions regarding injuries and a player’s ability to continue playing.

Change Rooms & Corridor Access
- Accommodation requests for change rooms shall be made by contacting the Championship Director prior to the start of the
  Championship.
- Spectators are NOT allowed in the bench area corridor, change rooms, or the timekeeper’s area.
- At no time will any coaches, players, family members, or spectators be allowed in or near the referee room(s). NO EXCEPTIONS.
  Only the timekeepers and/or Championship convenor(s) are to meet with the on-ice officials.
- Any damage to the facility by a member may involve immediate removal from the facility for the duration of the Championship.
  Teams/Members will be responsible for payment of any damage to the facility by any member.