League Overview
Non Body Checking environment
No Centre Red line
Blue line icing
Players must be 18 years of age or older
Players must sign Roster & Game sheet
Fighting & Dangerous play will not be tolerated
All teams make the Playoffs
Registration Team/Individual
Team and Individuals must be registered in order to play league games.
The roster and registration process is set for each team based on the number of player.
All players must register individually for with their team.
Team Roster
All team rosters must be completed in full, and registered in the league by the first week of the season.
Players cannot be added to final after the closing date and no changes will be permitted after;
Winter Season: December 18 2024. Summer Season: June 30 2024
Alcohol/Drug Policy
The terms and conditions of the facility rental agreement prohibit the use of alcohol/drugs in the arena, dressing rooms or bench.
If the officials suspect any player or team to be under the influence of alcohol/drugs, players will be requested to leave immediately.
The non-offending team of a suspended game, due to the above conditions, will be recorded as the winning team and receive the appropriate points in the standings.
Suspended games will not be made up and League Standings adjusted accordingly.
Any violation of this policy will result in the termination of a team or player from the League with no refund.
Dressing Room Keys
Dressing room keys will be provided by the league convener at the start of each night.
Teams will be responsible for locking their own dressing room door prior to the start of their game, and leaving the key in the door at the end of their game ready for the next team.
Game Sheets/Rosters
Game sheets will be prepared and circulated to the home team by the League Convener.
Each team will receive a completed roster and all players must sign the roster sheet prior to game start. Players not listed or who have not signed the roster will not receive credit for points or attendance.
Game Sheet
Game sheets will be supplied under the Visiting teams roster attached to the clipboard.
The visiting team is responsible to bring out the game sheet with their Roster and provide it to the timekeeper.
Ice Surface
Players are NOT permitted to enter the ice surface until the Zamboni has finished, and the gate is completely closed.
Game Length
Each game consists of three, 10 minute stop time periods. To start the warm-up, the timekeeper will put 13 minutes on the time clock. Players are to be ready to face off when the clock reaches 10 minutes. The clock will continue to run until the first stoppage of play in the period regardless if teams are ready to play. Teams must be prepared and ready to play 10 minutes prior to the listed time indicated on their schedule.
Running Time
Running time will commence in the last 5 minutes of the third period during the regular season and playoffs, where there is a 5 goal spread. It will revert back to stop time if the game is brought within 2 goals (i.e.: 5-3).
The clock will also run during altercations to avoid the game delay.
Examples: includes fighting or lengthy verbal disputes between players or officials.
Player Lateness
A Late player participating in a game must be on the ice fully dressed at the start of the third period. (They must also sign the game sheet.)
Team Lateness
If a team is late at the beginning the game, the referee will issue a minor penalty for delay of game. When the clock reaches the 5 minute mark of the first period, a goal will be awarded to the opposing team. The game is an official forfeit if the team is not on the ice and ready to start play in the last 2 minutes of the first period.
Absent Goaltender
a) If a team is aware that their goalie will be absent for a game they may contact the league to assist in obtaining a replacement.
b) In the event that a team does not have a goaltender ready to begin the game, that team may put a player in net, or ice six skaters for the first period. If a goalie is not fully dressed prior to the start of the second period, the team will default the game and the game may be continued as an exhibition match.
c) In the event that a goaltender is unavailable for a playoff game, a replacement must have played in at least two regular season games and signed the game sheet to be eligible. Otherwise, the replacement must be approved by the league prior to the game.
Penalty Interpretation
Game Ejection
Any player receiving three (3) minor penalties of any type in the same game will be ejected from that game regardless if the penalties are coincidental in nature. Double minor penalties count as two penalties, thus 2 double minors equal a game ejection.
(B.O.G.) Balance of Game Penalty
A Balance of Game (B.O.G.) penalty is a game ejection only, with no penalty or suspension assessed to the offending player. Failure to leave the ice quickly will result in further penalty or suspension.
*Goalies receiving 4 penalties will NOT be ejected from the game, but will be suspended from their next scheduled game.
Player Suspension Responsibility
The Team Rep is responsible to investigate any match/major/game misconduct penalties issued to their team with the Convenor to determine suspension.
Any player on the team roster, knowingly participates in a game while under suspension will be further suspended as indicated below.
If The Team Rep permits a suspended or ineligible player to participate, he will also be suspended as follows:
1st occurrence 2 games suspension
2nd occurrence season suspension
Penalty Minutes Carry Over
All team and player penalty minutes will carry over into the playoffs and will be used to determine the total minutes accumulate for the season, and any other suspensions due to accumulated penalty minutes.
Player Penalty Minute(s) Threshold Suspension
Player suspensions for accumulating penalty minutes are as outlined below;
40 minutes = 1 game suspension
60 minutes = 3 game suspension
0 minutes=Review and possible season suspension
80 minutes = season suspension
Team Penalty Minutes Threshold Suspension
Any team with an average accumulation of 10 minutes per game in minor and major penalties or more during the Regular
season will NOT be eligible for playoffs. The team will be disqualified from playoffs without any refund. This same threshold will apply for playoffs only.
Fighting Major + GM Penalties
Fighting and intent to injure will not be tolerated. (One punch can constitute a fight or a one player fight) Any or both players dropping their gloves to incite a fight will receive a B.O.G.
Note: In all fighting situations, if an Instigator and/or Aggressor are identified, that player will receive an additional game misconduct(s) to the following fighting suspension as outlined here.
If a clear instigator/aggressor is identified, the opposing player involved shall receive only a 1 game suspension
1st Occurrence: 3 game suspension in any period. 2nd Occurrence: League Expulsion
Fighting Off of the Playing Surface
Fighting off of the playing surface, in the dressing room areas or in the hallways of the Iroquois Park Sports Centre will not be tolerated, this action will result in a SEASON SUSPENSION.
Major + GM Penalties
1st Major Occurrence: 1 game suspension during any period.
2nd Major Occurrence: 3 game suspension during any period.
3rd Major Occurrence: League Expulsion
Note: Any infraction which causes injury to a player that draws blood, an automatic major or match penalty plus a game misconduct will be assessed, along with the appropriate suspension.
Head Contact
The Head Contact rule will apply as follows;
A 4 minute minor penalty will be issued for any moderate intended Head Contact, examples; punch, elbow, high stick, face wash, etc.
The following suspensions will apply to any player in any period for receiving a HC penalty, as listed here:
4 minute minor penalty for intentional Head Contact
5 Major + GM will result in a 2 game suspension
Match (deliberate intent/injury) will result in League Expulsion.
Checking from Behind
The following suspensions will apply to any player receiving a CFB penalty, as listed below:
2 + GM = if issued in 3rd period a 1 game suspension will apply.
5 + GM = 3 game suspension
Match (intent to injure) = League expulsion
Match Penalty
Any match Penalty is determined by the deliberate intent to injure and/or inflicted injury.
1st Match Occurrence will result in:
A review of the incident by a review committee and could result in an indefinite suspension from any further league play with league and no refund.
Game Misconduct Penalties
Any player receiving a Game Misconduct penalty will be suspended according to (Iroquois Park Sports Centre/OHF minimum suspension guidelines)
See the Suspension Chart on page 7.
Additional Game Misconducts incurred by the same player, 1 additional game suspension will be applied for each occurrence, when a player reaches 4 occurrences they will receive a season suspension.
A post season review will be conducted by the Convenor and a committee to determine if the player will be ineligible to participate in the league.