Information & Rules, ALLIANCE Hockey U9 MD Championships, 2024 (Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario)

2024 ALLIANCE HOCKEY U9 MD CHAMPIONSHIPS - APRIL 12-14, 2024

2024 ALLIANCE HOCKEY U9 MD CHAMPIONSHIPS - RULES

The Championship Directorate reserves the right to make any and/or all decisions.

1.1 Game Schedule

• All games will be played under official Hockey Canada Rules except as provided elsewhere in these regulations.
• Game durations as indicated: Round Robin:10-10-10, Semi-Final & Final: 10-10-15.
• Pre-game warm up will be three (3) 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.
• Teams shall be prepared to play 15 minutes ahead of scheduled start times.
• 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.
• A 7-goal run-time rule will be in effect. Once a game has 5 minutes remaining in the third period and one team is ahead by 7 or more goals, the clock will change to run-time for the remainder of the game (even if the score should change).
• There will be one (1) 30-second timeout per team permitted per game.
• Upon conclusion of each game, players will line up and shake hands at centre ice.
• Floods will occur at the end of the game. No one is allowed on the ice until the ice resurfacing machine has left the ice and the doors are closed.  (Flooding the ice in overtime will be as per the Host’s discretion.)
• In the Championship game, the team who finished higher in the Round Robin series shall be listed as the home team.
• Dressing rooms are to be vacated promptly after the game has been completed.  Arena staff will inspect the room prior to the next team entering.

1.2 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.

1.3 Tie-Breaker – Semi-Final, Final

• If at the end of regulation time the score is tied, the teams shall take a one-minute rest at their benches and the following shall then apply:

• The teams shall not change ends.
• A full strength(5-on-5) five-minute sudden-victory overtime period will be played.
• In the event the game is still tied at the conclusion of the five-minute overtime period, the teams will commence a
           three-player shoot out. 
• In the event the game is still tied after the three-player shoot out, each team will continue to shoot, one shooter at a time
           until one team gains the victory. All players must shoot before any repeat shooters are allowed.

The Championship Directorate shall have the prerogative to render a decision under any emergency situation.

1.4 Player Rosters

• Teams are required to check-in to the Event Office prior to their first game (and provide the Championship Directorate with their travel permit, if not already submitted).
• The maximum number of players allowed to dress for each game is 19 (nineteen), including 2 (two) goalies. Teams are allowed a maximum of 5 approved Team Officials on the bench.  
• Teams must abide by the approved Hockey Canada roster with any approved Affiliated Players prior to the start of the Event.
• E-game sheets will be used for all games.  All Team Officials who will be on the bench for that game are required to individually sign the game sheet. Team officials must complete the game sheet in the Event Office. iPads are not to be taken to the change rooms. 
• 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.

1.5 Team Composition – Minimum Standards

·    Teams are required to meet the following minimum composition standards:
 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.

In the event of inclement weather, games cannot be cancelled or rescheduled. There will not be any repercussions levied against players/teams who in their best judgement cannot travel to games, but games will be recorded as a 5-0 forfeit as per Hockey Canada rules. In the event of both teams not attending the games, both teams will receive a 5–0 forfeit.

1.6 Jerseys

• The VISITING team will wear LIGHT jerseys and the HOME team will wear DARK jerseys. In the case of conflicting sweaters, the home team will change.

1.7 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 Championship Directorate.
• In all cases, the OHF Minimum Suspension List for Minor Hockey, as approved by the OHF Board of Directors, shall be used.
• The Championship Directorate 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 Team Official’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.

1.8 Protests / Appeals

• There are no appeals. All decisions of the Championship Directorate 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.

1.9 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 members that are found violating this policy may find their team removed from the event.

1.10  Responsibilities of Participating Teams

• Attend any Championship Meetings where applicable.
• All team members, including family 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.

The Championship Directorate will not be responsible for any injuries incurred during the event.  All precautions will be taken to protect participants.

• 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 membe

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