2019 PIONEER CLASSIC ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Tournament Rules & Game Procedures

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1 2019 PIONEER CLASSIC ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Tournament Rules & Game Procedures For all Varsity and JV Divisions: National Federation of State High School Associations and Ohio High School Athletic Association Rules will apply to all games. As such, any player, coach, manager or other team personnel who receives match penalty/gross misconduct (DQ) will be ejected from the tournament, no exceptions. Any game misconduct results in an automatic one game suspension regardless of when the infraction took place during the game. The Tournament Director will have the final say. Team Rosters: For each game, teams shall consist of a maximum of 20 players consisting of up to 2 goaltenders and up to 18 skaters. Tournament Registration: Each Team is responsible for checking in with the Tournament Director one hour prior to their first game. Verbal Abuse: A zero tolerance rule for verbal abuse is in effect. For players; a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (zero tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a player: Openly disputes or argues about any decision by an official (On-ice or tournament directors). Uses obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time, even if it is not directed at any particular person. Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction with any decision by an official. For coaches/managers/trainers; a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (zero tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a coach/manager/trainer: Openly disputes or argues about any decision by an official (On-ice or tournament directors). Uses obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time, even if it is not directed at any particular person. Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction with any decision by an official including standing on the boards or standing in the bench doorway with the intent of inciting the officials, players or spectators. 1

2 Penalties: Any player receiving 5 penalties (major, minor, misconduct or any combination of these) in one game will sit out the following game. Any team receiving 15 penalties (major, minor, misconduct or any combination of these) in one game will have their head coach sit out the following game. Game Rules & Procedures, All Divisions: Teams must complete the score sheet at least 25 minutes prior to each game. Teams are required to be ready to play 15 minutes prior to the game. When necessary games may start up to 15 minutes early as determined by the Tournament Director. Use of ineligible players will disqualify team from remaining tournament play. All games played by the disqualified team will be forfeited and tournament fees will not be refunded. A maximum of 20 players, in which not more than 18 are skaters, shall be permitted to play in the game. Prior to the start of each game the Manager or Coach of each team shall designate on the scoresheet the players and goalkeepers who shall be eligible to play in the game. Each team must provide 1 responsible adult to act as an off-ice official in that team s penalty box for each game. In addition, if needed, the home team must provide 1 responsible adult to act as an off-ice official to assist the tournament scorekeeper. Home Teams Wear White. In the event of a conflict, the home team must change their jerseys. Each team must advise opposing team of any conflict 30 minutes prior to game time. Pinnies may be used if needed as deemed by the officials. Four-minute warm-up. The National Anthem is played before each game; please line your teams up on the blue lines after the warm-up. All games will consist of 3 15-minute periods with an ice cut every 2 periods; provided there will be no ice-cuts before shootouts or overtime. The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust the cut schedule to avoid conflicts and keep games on time. Tag-up off-sides and no-touch icing. If a team is losing by 8 goals at the end of the second period of play or at any time during the third period, the clock will go to running time. The losing team may elect to end the game in the third period if losing by 8 goals and they feel that it is in the 2

3 best interest of their team. If the game is ended in this manner, the winning team shall be awarded 1 point for winning the 3 rd period. Games may be called if in the judgment of tournament officials, continuing play is deemed to be not in the best interest of the tournament, participants, spectators, officials etc All games may be subject to curfew or changed to running time, regardless of the score, if one or both teams on ice actions create an unsportsmanlike game situation. The tournament will provide a Sports Medicine trainer for all games. Brackets: Junior Varsity Division 6 teams participating in the 2019 tournament. Each team will be scheduled to play 3 Round Robin Games. At the conclusion of Round Robin Play all teams will be ranked 1 thru 6 based on the number of total points earned from the previous 3 Round Robin Games. The Sunday championship will match Seed #1 vs Seed #2, consolation games will match Seed #3 vs #4, and Seed #5 vs Seed #6. Teams: Columbus Ice Hockey Club, Mentor, New Albany, Olentangy, Olentangy Orange, Worthington Kilbourne Varsity Blue Division 6 teams participating in the 2019 tournament. Each team will be scheduled to play 3 Round Robin Games. At the conclusion of Round Robin Play all teams will be ranked 1 thru 6 based on the number of total points earned from the previous 3 Round Robin Games. The Sunday championship will match Seed #1 vs Seed #2, consolation games will match Seed #3 vs #4, and Seed #5 vs Seed #6. Teams: Athens, Dublin Scioto, North Royalton, Springboro, Sylvania Southview, Talawanda Varsity Orange Division - 8 teams participating in the 2019 tournament divided into 2 brackets (Orange-East and Orange-West). Each team will be scheduled to play 3 Round Robin Games within their bracket. Teams will be matched up with the team in the opposite bracket (Orange-East vs. Orange-West) finishing in the same place for the Sunday championship and consolation games. East Teams: West Teams: Hudson, Lake Catholic, Olentangy Orange, Shamrock Prep. Linsly, Mentor, Newark, Olentangy 3

4 Points Format: 1 point for winning a period (1/2 point to each team if period is tied) 2 points for winning a game A total of 5 points is possible in each game Overtime: Round Robin Games Due to time constraints, if regulation ends in a tie there will not be an OT period however there will be a 3-player shootout. If the score is still tied after the 3-player shootout, a one-player sudden death shootout will occur until a winner is declared. The winner of any shootout will be awarded only one goal regardless of how many are scored in the shootout. Each team s head coach MUST designate 3 shooters (S1, S2, S3) on the game sheet immediately at the end of regulation. Any player(s) serving a penalty at the end of regulation will not be eligible to participate in the shootout and MUST remain in the penalty box. All players except shooter and goalies will be on the bench TO START. 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 and players serving penalties) have shot. Championship and Consolation Games If there is a tie after regulation there will be a 4 minute, 4 on 4 plus goalies, STOP CLOCK sudden death OT period. If there is a tie at the end of OT then a shootout as described as described below will commence. Penalties do NOT expire at the end of regulation time Each team s head coach MUST designate 3 shooters (S1, S2, S3) on the game sheet immediately at the end of OT. Any player(s) serving a penalty at the end of OT will not be eligible to participate in the shootout and MUST remain in the penalty box. All players except shooter and goalies will be on the bench TO START. 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 and players serving penalties) have shot. 4

5 Sunday Games: JV-Division: At the conclusion of Round Robin Play, all teams will be ranked 1 thru 6 based on the number of total points earned from the previous 3 Round Robin Games. The Sunday championship will match Seed #1 vs Seed #2, consolation games will match Seed #3 vs Seed #4 and Seed #5 vs Seed #6. Varsity Blue-Division: At the conclusion of Round Robin Play, all teams will be ranked 1 thru 6 based on the number of total points earned from the previous 3 Round Robin Games. The Sunday championship will match Seed #1 vs Seed #2, consolation games will match Seed #3 vs Seed #4 and Seed #5 vs Seed #6. Varsity-Orange Division: At the conclusion of Round Robin Play teams, within the Varsity-Orange Division will be matched up in an "Orange-East Bracket vs Orange- West Bracket" format, playing the team in the opposite bracket that finished in the same place. (1 st place in Orange-East will play 1 st place in Orange-West for the Championship, and 2 nd place in Orange-East will play 2 nd place in Orange-West, 3 rd place in Orange-East will play 3 rd place in Orange West and 4 th place in Orange-East will play 4 th place Orange-West in the consolation games. If after Round Robin Play 2 or more teams in the same division (or in the same bracket in the Varsity-Orange Division) are tied for points, the following tie breakers will determine the order of finish in the following sequence: Head to head result Highest goals for after subtracting goals against Most goals scored Least goals against Least penalty minutes Coin toss by the Tournament Director. All decisions as to final seeding within the tournament are final once the Tournament Director has posted them. Teams seeded with the highest points will be designated the home team for Sunday games. Protests: No protests will be permitted. If during the course of the tournament, rules interpretations or clarifications are needed, the Tournament Director will provide the interpretation or clarification. The Tournament Director s decision will be final. 5

6 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. Tournament organizers and committees are not liable or responsible for acts of god and unforeseen events causing the cancellation of any part of whole if this event, in which case no tournament fee, or associated expenses will be refunded, or reimbursed in the event of cancellation. 6