Tournament Permit #11508
This is U8LL/HL Jamboree and will follow a modified game format.
Modified-Game Format:
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All U8 games will be played on Dec 29th
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Teams are guaranteed 3 games.
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Jamboree modified-games will be played in a Half-Ice format.
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Games will be 2 x 20 minute run-time periods
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Shift length shall be 2 minutes and on a set time/buzzer system.
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The Lightweight (4 oz.) Blue Puck must be used.
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Games will be played five (4 + goalie) versus five
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Face-offs are used at the start of each game and each period.
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No scoring or standings are to be recorded.
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No penalties or offside/icing are to be called. Any player determined by the official to have incurred a penalty will be substituted for another player. The official shall blow his/her whistle to indicate an infraction has occurred and identify the player to be replaced. Puck possession will be given to the non-offending team in their defensive end and play will resume upon completion of the substitution at the officials direction.
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Ice resurfacing will occur after 2 games (following U8-J2, U8-J4, U8-J6, U8-J8). Teams should be prepared to immediately take the ice following the completion of the previous game when no resurfacing is scheduled.
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 jamboree participation list.
12. Only carded persons are allowed on the bench. Each team must have a carded 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.