PEAKS ADULT HOCKEY LEAGUE P.A.H.L. Policies and Procedures
2 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures Table of Contents League Mission... p3...section A Sportsmanship and Code of Conduct... p3...section B League Administration... p3...section C Payment and League Fees... p3...section D Individuals... p5...section E Uniforms... p6...section F Equipment... p6...section G Division of Teams... p7...section H Player Eligibility... p8...section I Rules and Regulations... p11...section J Fighting... p13...section K USA Hockey Zero Tolerance Policy... p14...section L Playoffs... p15...section M Locker Rooms... p16...section N Injuries... p17...section O Officials... p17...section P Responsibilities of the Team Manager... p18...section Q
3 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures A. League Mission Provo City Parks & Recreation and the Peaks Ice Arena provide their patrons with the opportunity to play ice hockey in a competitive, but recreational organized league environment. The program is designed to promote the ideals of sportsmanship and physical fitness regardless of sex, race, creed or color. B. Sportsmanship and Code of Conduct 1. All players are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. This includes, but is not limited to, respect for the officials, the scorekeepers, your teammates, your opponents, the patrons and the facility. 2. Provo City Parks and Recreation and the Peaks Ice Arena reserve the right and the authority to disqualify, suspend, or remove any team manager, coach, player, spectator, or team which behaves in an unsportsmanlike manner before, during or after a game. Suspensions are at the discretion of the rink management. 3. The possession of alcohol, tobacco products, or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited at all Provo City facilities, including the Peaks Ice Arena. Any player caught with any of these products will be suspended from the league and will incur the possibility of legal action. C. League Administration 1. League Name: The program will be known as the Peaks Adult Hockey League or P.A.H.L (PAHL). 2. Divisions: Generally, there are (4) divisions based on the overall caliber of each team. The divisions will be designated as A Division (Advanced), B Division (Intermediate), C Division (Rookie), and D Division (Beginner). See Division of Teams (H) below for more information. Establishing divisions is up to the League Coordinator s discretion, and is influenced by the number of teams registered in any given season. 3. Establishment of Teams: Team establishments are approved by the Peaks Ice Arena and the League Coordinator. However, team mangers are responsible for submitting rosters, obtaining players, and making sure that team fees and dues are paid. The Team Manager is also responsible for other duties as outlined below. See Responsibilities of the Team Manager (Q) Below. 4. Game Location: Games will be played at the Peaks Ice Arena, 100 N. Seven Peaks Blvd, Provo, UT 84606 5. Schedule: The Peaks Ice Arena League Coordinator will establish the season schedule. For the 2016 Summer Season, a minimum of 10 regular season games and a single elimination post-season will be provided. Teams must play at the time, place and date specified. 6. The PAHL Administration reserves the right to adjust the PAHL Policies/Procedures at any time and for any reason. It also reserves the
4 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures right to judge in instances of discipline and other matters. It is customary for the PAHL Administration, Provo City Parks and Recreation and the Peaks Ice Arena Administration to review Match Penalty infractions and other major penalties. D. Payment and League Fees 1. Team fees are $1600 per team for the 2016 Summer PAHL Season. A Discount of $100 is given to teams that pay in full by March 21 st, 2016. 2. Optional two-payment plan: Team managers can make a first payment of $800 received at the time of registration. An additional payment of $800 must be received by June 10 th, 2016. 3. Payment(s) not received by the outlined schedule will disqualify the team and its players from participation until the payment issues have been reconciled and the appropriate balance met. 4. The Team Manager is responsible for making the team payment(s) to the Peaks Ice Arena. Checks are made payable to the Peaks Ice Arena. The Peaks will not refund any individual team member. Resolution in regards to reimbursements or refunds for players who have signed under a team manager must be made with that team manager. a. Refund Policy: As per Provo City Policy and Procedures, the Parks and Recreation Division may withhold 25% of the program (program registration fee) for administrative costs. All refunds must be requested in person by the team manager, and must be accompanied with a written refund request. No refunds shall be given after the first day of the program. 5. Any team whose payment is in default due to a non-sufficient funds check or declined credit card is ineligible to play until the team account is current. The Non-Sufficient Funds fee is $25.00. 6. For Individual League Fees, see Individual section (E) listed below. E. Individual ndividuals 1. Individual players on teams comprised of players who registered individually must adhere to all the rules that apply to established teams under team managers. 2. If the number of individual registrations does not meet the outlined number of players required to form a team, see (I.1.a) a full refund will be issued to the individual registrant. 3. Individuals will be placed on a team designated by the league coordinator. There is 1 team per division designated for individual players. There is space for 14 individual players and 1 goalie per division. Once the team rosters are full, no individual sign-ups will be allowed. A waiting list may be provided by the League Coordinator in the event that an individual player defaults in payment or a situation necessitates having more players. Additional players
5 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures added to the individual team during the season will be at the discretion of the League Coordinator. 4. Individual registration league Fees for the 2016 Summer Season is $130. For any goalie that chooses to register individually the league fee is $110. If a participant registers for the league as an individual goalie, he/she must play that position for the duration of the season. Otherwise the participant must pay the additional $20 difference to compete in the league as a player other than goalie. Individual Fees must be paid in full at time registration. No Exceptions for individual registrations. a. Any individual player whose payment is in default due to a non-sufficient funds check or declined credit card is ineligible to play until the account is current. The non-sufficient funds fee is $25. 5. Participants registering as individuals can make their payment to the Peaks Ice Arena for the 2016 Summer Season via cash, credit card, or check (made payable to the Peaks Ice Arena). All payments for individual players are made under that individual registrant s name. Payments are accepted at the Peaks Ice Arena or online prior to the deadline as outlined for team fees, however, individual fees have NO optional payment plan. The Peaks will refund any participant who registers as an individual in accordance with the refund policy listed above in Payment and League fees (D.4.a). 6. To be eligible to compete in post-season play, Goalies must be on the team s official roster listed as a sub goalie, or the substitution must be approved by the other team s manager. 7. If a participant is on a registered team roster, that participant is ineligible to register for the league as an individual. No player is allowed to play on two teams in the same division. Exceptions are substitute goalies. See Goaltenders (I.5.a). 8. A team manager may be appointed for any team comprised of players that registered individually. However, if one is not appointed, then all correspondence of any changes pertaining to the team will be made from the League Coordinator to the players via e-mail. It is the responsibility of the individual at sign ups to provide a current and valid email address. 9. For roster information and requirements regarding Individuals, see (I.1.c) F. Uniforms 1. During any league game, if the two competing team s jerseys are similar in nature and color, by the discretion of either the officials and/or both team managers, the league will provide pennies (White or Black). The visiting team will be required to wear the pennies for the scheduled game. 2. A player that is out of uniform, including the required equipment as outlined below in Section G, Equipment, will be assessed a minor penalty as soon as that player steps on the ice for actual game play. 3. If at any time a jersey is being worn while playing that is not listed on the roster, that player must report to the scorekeeper his identity at the first
6 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures available break in play. If the player is not on the roster or does not have approval from the League Coordinator (I.1.i), that player will be removed from the ice, and a minor penalty will be assessed to the team with the ineligible player. G. Equipment 1. All players are required to wear an H.E.C.C. approved helmet. Helmets must be worn at all times; otherwise a bench minor penalty may be assessed to the team. This includes while on the bench and during warm-up. During game play in the league, all helmets must be properly fastened. 2. Goaltenders are allowed to wear cat eyes if they choose, however if they do, they are not covered by USA Hockey liability insurance coverage if injured during game play while wearing the above said equipment. Exceptions include H.E.C.C. approved cat eye helmets. 3. All players are required to wear a helmet, elbow pads, shin guards, and athletic supporter, hockey gloves, hockey pants (breezers), and a matching team jersey. Shoulder pads are not required, however, they are highly recommended. A player is not covered by USA Hockey liability insurance coverage if injured during game play while not wearing shoulder pads. All equipment must be in acceptable condition to prevent injuries. H. Division of Teams 1. A Division (Advanced) -- designed to be the advanced division of play. This will include players who may have once played at a high level (former pros, college and junior players, college club, midgets, and travel, etc.), and have mastered the speed and skill of the game, and feel confident playing at this level. 2. B Division (Intermediate) -- designed to be the intermediate division of play. This will include players who may have once played at an intermediate skill level (high school, youth league, some travel [bantam and below]). a. Any player that is currently playing or has played the past season at a Junior or Midget Major level will not eligible to play in this division. b. Any Player who is currently or has played the past 5 seasons at a Professional or NCAA College level will not be eligible to play in this division. 3. C Division (Beginner / 40+) Designed for players who are athletic but new to the sport of hockey or who are older and are looking for a recreational experience in a less competitive environment. Generally, these players have not played on a travel team, at the college level, at the junior/midget level in the past 10 seasons, or any professional hockey in the past. a. Any player who is currently playing or has played the past 5 seasons at a College Club, Senior Check, Junior or Midget Major level will not be allowed to play in this division.
7 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures b. b. Any Player who is currently or has played the past 10 seasons at a Professional or NCAA College level will not be eligible to play in this division. 4. D Division (Rookie) - designed more for the beginning level player (5 years or less playing experience) or over 40 year old players who have not played travel team, college, junior or professional hockey in the past. 5. The first place team in each division may be moved up to compete in the next division for the following season. (Example: 1 st place in C division will move up and compete in the B division.) 6. Although the determining line is rigid between the caliber of player and the division in which he/she may play, it is understood that sometimes a beginner adult may have a friend/relative who has significant playing experience. It is assumed that both players may agree to play on an A division or a B division team. However, the assumption is made that the younger or the more highly skilled player will want to play at a higher level of competition and that less skilled players will want to compete at the level comparable to their abilities. In this regard, players and managers should understand their skill levels and the skill levels of their teammates, and distinguish the division level that will best suit their experience. 7. No player who has played European Leagues, Canadian Major Juniors, Midget A, AA or AAA, A, Junior C, B or A, ACHA Div I, II or III, NCAA Div I or III or professionally (NHL, AHL, ECHL, CHL, etc.) is permitted to play in C or D Divisions of the P.A.H.L. I. Player Eligibility 1. Rosters a. Each team roster is required to have at least 11 players; this includes a goalie and a maximum of 20 players to be acknowledged as a team. b. There are no additional substitute players over and above the roster of 20, excluding the designated coach. All substitutions must be taken from this roster of 20. If a team has 20 players on its roster and wants to add an additional player, another player who is currently on the roster must be dropped in order to keep the roster at the maximum of 20 players. c. Teams comprised of players who registered individually cannot add or remove players from its roster. The league coordinator reserves the right to add a player(s) to the roster of the teams comprised of players who registered individually up to a maximum of 20 players. For teams comprised of players who registered individually, it is the responsibility of the League Coordinator to meet the minimum and the maximum requirements for rosters. d. It is the responsibility of the team and the team manager to meet the minimum and the maximum requirements for rosters.
8 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures e. Players can only be on one team roster per division. Players, including goalies, cannot participate on two or more teams within their division. f. Players and goalies can be on a team roster in two separate divisions; however, any player on an A Division Roster cannot compete or be on a team roster in the C or D Divisions. The League Coordinator may approve extenuating circumstances. g. All players must be registered with USA Hockey. Players can register online at www.usahockeyregistration.com. Players can then obtain their Individual Membership Registration Form (IMR) and turn them in to their team manager. It is the responsibility of the team manager to turn in all team members IMRs, including substitutes, to the League Coordinator, Foster Watabe, for the 2016 Summer Season. Team managers can submit team rosters and IMRs via email to fwatabe@provo.utah.gov. Please include team name in the email. All team members IMRs must be submitted no later than Monday, April 25 th 2016. h. No player will be allowed on the ice without his or her USA Hockey IMR form submitted to the League Coordinator. It is the Team Manager s responsibility to make sure that a player s IMR is submitted to the League Coordinator. This includes all substitute players. For players that have registered individually, the league coordinator will make sure that an IMR is submitted from that player. i. Rosters are open for adding/deleting players throughout the regular season until rosters are frozen; an exception is for teams comprised of players who registered individually. Rosters are frozen on Saturday June 18 th, 2016, at which point no players will be added or deleted to a team s roster. When adding or deleting players from a roster, including substitutions, it is the responsibility of the team manager to contact the league coordinator 48 hours prior to game time in order for their player(s) to be eligible to play in the next game. The League Coordinator is Foster Watabe: fwatabe@provo.org or 801-885-2642. j. Prior to the start of each game, each player must check in with the scorekeeper, eeper, providing their name and number. This ensures that the player is on the official team roster and is eligible to play in that particular game. The use of players not on ones roster, including unapproved substitutes, will result in a forfeit loss for r the team with the ineligible player. If play continues, the ineligible player will be removed from the ice and suspended for one game, as well as the suspension of the team manager for one game. A player that is not on the roster may not play under the name of a player on the roster. If such an infraction occurs, the team manager and the illegal player will both become ineligible for the remainder of the season.
9 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures k. Suspended players, or players that are removed from a game, are not allowed on either team s bench, in either team s penalty box, or in the scorekeeper s box. l. All players must have reached the age of 18 by the first game of the season before being eligible to participate in the league. No exception. If you are not 18 years of age, you cannot participate in the Peaks Adult Hockey League. If at any time you roster a player who is under 17 years of age, your team will forfeit those games. See (I.1.J ) for ineligible players. The player will be removed from the league until he is 18 years of age, if the player played in any games prior to his/her 18 th birthday, the Team Manager will be suspended the equivalent number of games. 2. Required Number of Games a. In order for a player who is playing for just one team to compete in the playoffs, that player must be eligible and have played in 6 regular season games. Players/Goalies that play in two divisions must be eligible and have played 6 regular season games for the higher division team and the 8 regular season games for the lower division team. 3. Current Rosters a. It is the responsibility of the team manager to keep his team roster current. Any changes must be transacted only between the team manager and the League Coordinator, Foster Watabe. 4. Number of Players Required for Games a. If a team cannot provide six players on the ice prior to the official start of game play, a forfeit loss will be awarded to that team. In the event that a game is declared forfeiture, both teams may use the allotted ice time for the game to conduct a scrimmage or practice. 5. Goaltenders a. Goaltenders may be freely substituted from team to team only in the event the team s regular goalie cannot play in a regular season game. For the playoffs, team managers must declare and roster a back-up goalie by Saturday June 18 th, 2016 to be used in the event that their starter cannot play. Goalies can only be declared as a backup for one team in another division. b. A substitute goalie is not officially declared on a team s roster when competing during a regular season game. It is the responsibility of the team manager to add/delete a goalie from his team roster in accordance with the rules. Any games that a goalie competes as a substitute will not apply towards the minimum game requirement for post-season play. c. A list of substitution goaltenders will be posted on the website. It is the responsibility of the team manager to notify the league coordinator 24 hours before game time of a goalie substitution. 6. Individuals
10 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures a. See individuals section C for more information regarding player eligibility for individually registered players. J. Rules and Regulations 1. The Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures Manual in conjunction with The USA Hockey 2013-2017 2017 Official Rules of Ice Hockey will govern the players, participants, coaches,, spectators, score keepers, referees and all others involved in the PAHL. 2. The USA Hockey rule book is used and followed with the accompanying modifications: a. Pre-game warm-ups are 5 minutes with the warm-up beginning at the scheduled game start-time, not when the players get on the ice. b. The game format will be 1 hour and 15 minutes in length. This format consists of three, 13-minute stop time periods. c. The Peaks Adult Hockey League is a non-check league. d. There is no Offside Pass (2 line pass). e. Penalties: a minor penalty is 2:00 minutes, and major penalty is 5:00 minutes and a misconduct penalty is 10:00 minutes. f. There will be a 1-minute break between periods with an ice-make after each game. g. No player shall enter onto the ice surface until the Zamboni doors have been shut. A bench minor penalty will be assessed to any team whose player(s) have entered the ice surface while the Zamboni is operating on the ice surface or while the Zamboni doors are open. h. 5 second rule: After every whistle, the referee conducting the faceoff will allow both teams 5 seconds to make a line change simultaneously (there will be no designation of home team during the regular season). The referee will then blow the whistle and, at the end of 5 seconds, the centers for each team must be in position WITH THEIR STICK DOWN and THEIR BODY SET, ready to take the faceoff. Failure to do so will result in the puck being dropped without the center being there OR the centers expulsion from the faceoff if the center is there but is not down and set. The puck will be dropped if both centers are in position WITH STICK DOWN and BODY SET or if neither center is in position and down and set OR if one center is in position and down and set and the other center hasn t arrived yet. i. One time out is allowed per game per team in playoffs only. j. All games will be played on a curfew. Games are scheduled for 1.25 hours. Exceptions include playoffs and the championship games, during which, if tied after regulation play, overtime will be permitted. Regulation play during playoffs, not the championship, will still be under the curfew rules, but, if tied, overtime will be permitted.
11 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures k. The clock will be set to running time whenever a 7-goal differential exists. However, running time will cease once the goal differential becomes less than 7 goals. l. If a regular season game is tied at the end of regulation time, the game will go into a 3 man shootout. In the event that the game is still tied after the 3 man shootout, it will proceed to a 4 th man from each team. If after 4 shooters the game is still tied it will proceed with a 5 th man from each team. If the game is still tied after 5 shooters, then game will end in a tie. There will not be overtime during all regular season games in the event of a tie. m. Teams can have only one coach, a non-player (person not in uniform and/or on the team s roster) on their team s bench. A coach must be declared within the first 3 games of the regular season. If a coach is not declared by the 3 rd game of the regular season, then the team forfeits its eligibility to have a coach for the remainder of the season. The team coach must be 18 or older and is NOT insured by USA Hockey or Provo City Corporation in the event of incident or injury. A coach assumes all inherent risks, liability, loss, cost or expense that may incur while participating as a coach on the team s bench and takes full responsibility for his/her actions and physical condition. Once a coach is declared a coach, he forfeits his eligibility to participate as a player for the team he is coaching. However, that coach is eligible to play on a team in another division, in accordance with the rules. All other non-players are not permitted to be on either team s bench, in either team s penalty box, or in the scorekeeper s box. n. Each team must supply their own pucks for games and warm-ups. o. Team managers must advise their players that it is their responsibility to close the penalty box door upon conclusion of serving any penalty. This is not the responsibility of the scorekeeper. Also, teams should refrain from using other players from the bench to close the penalty box door, as this may cause confusion and result in another penalty assessed by the official. Furthermore, no spectators or coaches are eligible to be in the penalty box or scorekeeper s box at any time during game play. K. Fighting Provo City Parks & Recreation and the Peaks Ice Arena will have a progressive policy towards fighting. In accordance with USA Hockey rules, the following suspensions will be incurred: a. 1 st Fight: 2 game suspension b. 2 nd Fight: League suspension for the remainder of the season. 1. Any player that receives 5 penalties or 10 penalty minutes in the course of a game, not including a verbal 10-minute misconduct, will receive a game ejection.
12 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures 2. Any player that accumulates 24 minutes in penalties in the regular season will incur a 1 game suspension. The Team Manager will also incur a 1 game suspension. 3. Any player that accumulates 36 minutes in penalties will be removed from the league. 4. During post-season play, any player that engages in fisticuffs will receive a game ejection, and suspension from the remainder of the post-season play, a 2 game suspension from the next season s games, in addition to a $50 reinstatement fee. If the suspended player s team continues on in the playoff s one of the game suspensions may be removed, however, one game suspension must carry over to the next season. The suspension will carry for up to 4 regular seasons. 5. The League Coordinator will review third man in penalties. All third man in penalties will incur a 1 game suspension. 6. Game misconducts for butt ending, spearing, kicking, checking from behind, attempt to injure, or blind-sided trips will incur a 2-game suspension. 7. Match penalties will incur a 30-day suspension, during which time, a decision will be addressed by a board from the Wasatch Ice Hockey Officials Association and the Chief of Referees to determine suspension from Utah hockey. 8. Utah County, Provo City Parks & Recreation, the Peaks Ice Arena, the Peaks Amateur Hockey Association and the Peaks Adult Hockey League reserve the right to suspend players indefinitely from the Peaks Adult Hockey League and/or the Peaks Ice Arena for actions that are unbecoming to the sport of hockey, and to its facilitators, to include all members and officials of Utah County, Provo City, the Peaks Ice Arena, the Peaks Adult Hockey League, and all of the arena s patrons. Determinations for actions, to include indefinite suspension, will be addressed by a board from the Peaks Amateur Hockey Association. L. USA Hockey Zero Tolerance Policy (Adopted by Provo City Parks & Recreation and the Peaks Ice Arena Adult Ice Hockey Program) In an effort to make ice hockey a more desirable and rewarding experience for all participants, the USA Hockey Youth, Junior and Senior Councils have instructed the Officiating Program to adhere to certain points of emphasis relating to sportsmanship. This campaign is designed to require all players, coaches, officials, team officials and administrators and parents/spectators to maintain a sportsmanlike and educational atmosphere before, during and after all USA Hockey sanctioned games. Thus, the following points of emphasis must be implemented by all On-Ice Referees and Linesmen: 1. Players
13 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures a. A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be assessed whenever a player: i. Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official ii. Uses obscene or vulgar language at any time, including any swearing, even if not directed at a particular person iii. Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction with an official s decision. Any time a player persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a misconduct penalty. A game misconduct shall result if the player continues such action(s). 2. Coaches/Managers a. A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be assessed whenever a coach/manager: i. Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official. ii. Uses obscene or vulgar language at any time, including any swearing, even if not directed at a particular person. iii. Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction with an official s decision. Any time a player persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a misconduct penalty. A game misconduct shall result if the player continues such action(s). 3. Parents/Spectators On-ice officials will stop the game when the parents/spectators displaying inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior and/or interfere with other spectators or the game. The on-ice officials will identify violators to the coaches for the purpose of removing parents/spectators from the spectator s viewing and game area. A bench minor may be assessed to any team with an unruly fan. Once removed, play will resume. Lost time will not be replaced and violators may be subject to further disciplinary action by the local governing body. This inappropriate and disruptive behavior shall include but is not limited to: a. Use of obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time. b. Taunting of players, coaches, officials or other spectators by means of baiting, ridiculing, threat of physical violence or physical violence. c. Throwing of any object in the spectator s viewing area, player s bench, penalty box or on the ice surface, directed in any manner as to create a safety hazard. d. Teams need to advise their fans to also conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Any guest or fan that makes rude comments or gestures to anyone on the opposing team, their team, the officials, or personnel of the facility, acts inappropriately, and/or disrupts play may be asked to leave the facility. If upon refusal to leave, legal action may be taken to refrain from confrontation and maintain the safety of all personnel and patrons.
14 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures e. Spectators assume all risks of injury during the course of game play. M. Playoffs 1. During playoffs and the championship game, only players on the team roster are eligible to play. NO substitutions will be allowed during the playoffs or championship game. The League Coordinator may approve extenuating circumstances; however, it is the responsibility of the team manager to address these circumstances with the League Coordinator 48 hours prior to a playoff or championship game. 2. During playoffs and the championship game, if the game is tied after regulation play, overtime will be permitted. Regulation play during playoffs, not the championship, will still be under curfew rules, but, if tied, overtime will be permitted. Continuous sudden death 5 on 5 full period overtimes are permitted for the championship games of any division. 3. All teams are eligible for the single elimination playoffs. Teams will be seeded in the playoffs by the place they finish during the regular season. If a tiebreaker is needed to seed teams, the format for determining team seeds will go in this order: 1. Most wins; 2. Superior points head to head; 3. Superior goal differential head to head; 4. Team with fewest penalty minutes; 5. Team with least forfeits. 4. If a game is tied at the end of regulation play during a playoff game, sudden death overtime will be one (1) - 5 on 5, 5-minute period. In the event that, after overtime, the playoff game is still tied, a 5-man shootout will follow. Following these two events, if a winner still has not been decided, a sudden death shootout will determine a winner. N. Locker Rooms 1. Locker room vandalism or destruction will not be tolerated. This also includes the locker restrooms and shower stalls. Should vandalism or destruction of the locker room occur, the team and its players will be subject to either fines or suspension from the league without the possibility of a refund. The League Coordinator and the facilities director will determine the punishment. 2. Teams are issued a locker room prior to their games. It is the team s responsibility to lock their locker room during their ice time. If the locker room is not locked during the team s ice time, and vandalism, theft, or destruction of property occurs during that time by other individuals, the team is responsible for all damages of that locker room or missing items. 3. The team will be assessed a $50 fee for a broken or lost key. This fee must be paid before the team can participate in their next ice time. 4. Please maintain the cleanliness of the facility and its locker rooms. The locker rooms are a privilege, and, in respect to the employees and the other patrons, please clean up after your team and put all trash in the proper
15 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures receptacle. If a team leaves their assigned locker room and/or the assigned player s bench in a condition that is considered unsanitary, at $50 cleaning fee will be assessed to that team, and that team may not be assigned a locker room for the remainder of the season and asked to change before arriving to play their game. 5. Please conduct yourselves as ladies and gentlemen. This means do not wander the hallways or outside the locker rooms without being fully clothed, or dressed in your hockey equipment and full uniform. The ice arena is a public facility, and in so being, many patrons are invited to use the facility. Please be conscious of others who use the facility; otherwise, you will incur the possibility of legal action. 6. The possession of alcohol, tobacco products or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited at all Provo City facilities, to include the Peaks Ice Arena. If a team, while in the facility, including the locker room, is found in violation of these rules, as a first offense, the team will be fined $100. The fine must be paid in full before the team can participate in league play; otherwise, an indefinite suspension will be enforced until full payment of the fine is made to Provo City. The team manager is responsible to assume payment of the fine. If the team is found of committing a second offense against these rules, the team will no longer be assigned a locker room for the remainder of the season and will be asked to come to the rink fully dressed for game play, as they will not be permitted to change in the hallways or in the view of the public. Furthermore, there is the possibility of legal action on individuals found in violation of these rules. O. Injuries All major injuries must be reported immediately to the League Coordinator within 48 hours. All major injuries that require hospitalization or ambulatory services need to be reported to the League Coordinator as soon as possible. All claims with USA Hockey for injuries incurred during league play need to be signed off by the League Coordinator. P. Officials 1. A two-man system is employed during game play, where both officials have equal authority. 2. The scorekeeper is an authorized, off-ice official. As such, the scorekeeper is authorized to recommend disciplinary procedures, to report procedural irregularities, and to maintain administrative control of games according to these guidelines. 3. The League Coordinator holds the right and authority to extend disciplinary actions as necessary.
16 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures 4. Referees may apply a TGO (this game only) to remove a player they feel needs to be removed from a game for their conduct, either physical or verbal. TGO penalties will add 5 minutes to the player s accumulated penalty total for the season. 5. Officials will make calls in accordance with the events on the ice and off the ice during game play. The officials will maintain control of the game and discipline players and fans accordingly. 6. The Peaks Adult Hockey League will strictly enforce a ZERO TOLERANCE guideline regarding abuse of an official; this includes employees, scorekeepers, referees, other patrons and all off ice infractions that may occur. 7. Officials are required to conduct themselves in a businesslike, sportsmanlike, impartial and constructive manner at all times. The actions of an official must be above reproach. Action such as baiting or inciting players or coaches is strictly prohibited. On-ice officials are ambassadors of the game and must always conduct themselves with this responsibility in mind. Q. Responsibilities of the Team Managers 1. The Team Manager is responsible for making team payment(s) to the Peaks Ice Arena. See Payment and League fees (D.4) above for more information. 2. Establish and maintain a full roster based on the requirements stipulated in the leagues rules and regulations. See Player Eligibility (I) listed above. 3. Establish a reliable and effective communication with the League Coordinator. 4. Check with the scorekeeper before each game to coordinate any messages from the league coordinator or to address any suspensions assessed to his players. Also to coordinate a check-in of players on the roster, as the score sheet is an official document of the league. 5. Ensure that all players have completed their registration forms with USA Hockey and to make sure that the registrations are turned in to the League Coordinator. 6. Ensure that payment of teams fees are timely and are made to the Peaks Ice Arena on the dates designated by the team s payment plan. See Payment and League fees (D) above. 7. Upon request from the team manager, a copy of the score sheet will be provided to him/her. 8. Ensure that a goalie is available to play at all games. Coordinate available goalies from the goalie list to substitute in the event of the absence of the goalie on the team roster. Then inform the League Coordinator of the goalie substitution, so that it can be annotated on the score sheet.
17 Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures 9. Ensure that every team member understands the P.A.H.L. s Policies and Procedures and that if there are any discrepancies or concerns to solely address them with the league coordinator. 10. The Team Manager is also responsible to pass all information to players of his or her team. This includes disciplinary actions, suspensions, reinstatement fees and to assist in upholding of the policies and procedures listed in this document. Participation in the Peaks Adult Hockey League indicates that you have read the Policies and Procedures set forth by the league, Provo City Parks and Recreation and the Peaks Ice Arena. It also indicates that you understand these policies and procedures, and agree to abide by them in full compliance. Provo City and the Peaks Ice Arena will strictly observe any and all other rules pertaining to the sport of ice hockey. These rules can be found in the USA Hockey 2013-201 2017 Official Rules of Ice Hockey book.