Stirling Blues U8/U9 Jamboree Official Rules
Date: April 1 & 2, 2023
Location: Dr. McMullen Recreation Center, Frankford
Sanction Number: #11593
U9 Division (MD)
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All U9 division games will be played on a single day
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Teams are guaranteed 3 games.
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Games will be full ice games
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Games will be 3 x 10 minute stop time periods.
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If a 5 goal differential exists at any time in the 3rd period the game will proceed under run time until the goal differential is reduced to 2 goals at which point stop time will resume.
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To start the games each the time clock will be set to 14 minutes and commence once both teams are on the ice. At 11:00 the buzzer will sound indicating the end of warm-up but will continue to run. Teams are expected to be lined up ready to start the game prior to the clock reaching the 10:00 mark indicating the start of the period. Officials will be ready to drop the puck at 10:00. Should a team or teams not be prepared the clock will continue to run until play has commenced at which normal stop time rules will commence. Game play will not start prior to the clock reaching 10:00.
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Should the game be tied at the end of regulation time there will be a 5 min sudden victory overtime. Teams will not switch ends for overtime.
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If still tied at the end of overtime, teams will select 3 shooters to participate in a shootout. If no winner is declared, each team will choose a fourth player to shoot. This formula will continue until a winner is declared. No player may shoot a second time until the entire roster has shot, regardless of the size of the roster. Any player(s) serving a penalty at the end of overtime will not be eligible to participate in the shootout.
Additional Tournament Rules
1. This is an Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) sanctioned tournament in which OMHA and OHF rules apply. An OMHA representative will be available during the tournament to answer any questions regarding OMHA policies and procedures.
2. Participation in the tournament is implied agreement with the tournament rules.
3. Interpretation all of rules and regulations will be at the discretion of the Head Convener. All decisions made by the Head Convener will be final.
4. By entering this tournament, all coaches and/or managers on behalf of their teams, must release the OMHA, Stirling & District Minor Hockey Association (SDMHA) and the Tournament Committee and all officials, referees, sponsors, volunteers, arena management and all concerned with the tournament from any and all liability of injury or accident which may be incurred by any player or team official while participating in coming to or going from the tournament.
5. All players and team officials must be registered on an official approved roster including AP players.
6. All participants, team officials and guest are expected to adhere to the OMHA Code of Conduct. Parents and guests are the responsibility of the team. Inappropriate parent or guest behaviour towards the competing team, any children, referees, coaches, arena staff, tournament staff, OMHA staff and/or other parents may result in the expulsion of the TEAM from the tournament. Assistant Conveners will be present at each game to monitor behavior.
7. Suspension rules used for the tournament will be the same as found in the OMHA Manual of Operations. It is the offending team’s responsibility to ensure that all tournament suspensions and carry-over suspensions are adhered to. Violations during the tournament will result in the forfeiture of the affected games. The Tournament Committee will assist if there are any questions or clarifications regarding rule and suspension interpretations.
8. A player who receives a Match Penalty in the tournament must not play any further games in the tournament and your Regional Director must be informed IMMEDIATELY of the match penalty.
9. The decision of the Referees is final, no appeals will be heard. It must be emphasized to all coaching staffs and parents that the Tournament Committee cannot and will not overturn any penalty issued before, during or after a game regardless of the circumstances. The suspension appeal process can be found in the OMHA Manual of Operations.
10. Each team will carry home and away jerseys. Home will wear light and visitors will wear dark. In the event of a conflict, the home team will change sweaters.
11. A member of the coaching staff must report to the arenas’ tournament table (or on-site Assistant Convenor) 30 mins prior to their scheduled game to complete a gamesheet roster.
12. Only carded persons are allowed on the bench. Each team must have a carded Head Coach and Trainer.
13. To help move the tournament along in a timely manner, all teams are expected to be ready to play 15 minutes prior to their scheduled game time.
14. In the event that a game cannot be played due to mechanical breakdown of arena equipment, or any unforeseen facility related event a financial return of $100 will be given to the affected teams.