2012 Alaska Women’s Hockey Tournament Rules
1.
HAVE FUN!
2.
Tournament Divisions. There will be four divisions, with five teams
in each division. Teams may state
their preferred division, but the Tournament Committee will set the divisions
based on a review of rosters for teams registered. Team experience and
make up will be considered when placing teams in divisions. Players with
higher skill levels will not be placed in lower divisions. Divisions will
be set one week after the registration deadline of Feb. 3, 2012. Any
changes or substitutions to rosters after the divisions are set are subject to
approval by the Tournament Committee. No players may be added to rosters
after March 29, 2012.
3.
Tournament Format. Each division will play a single division
round robin format. The two teams with the highest points will play in a
championship game.
Round robin games will end in ties if the score is tied after regulation
play. Point basis is as follows: Win = 2 points; Tie = 1 point;
Loss/Forfeit = 0 points.
4.
Tie Breakers. If any teams are tied in points at the end of round
robin play, the following tie breakers will be used:
A. Head to head between tied teams.
B. Most players who scored a goal in round robin
games.
C. “Goals for” minus “goals against” in round
robin games.
D. Least penalty minutes in all round robin
games.
E. Coin flip.
5.
Rules. Slap shots will be allowed only in the top two
divisions. USA Hockey playing rules for women will be enforced.
Should any of these stated tournament rules conflict with the USA Hockey
playing rules, tournament rules shall control. Physical altercations such
as fighting, kicking, and intentional checking may result in removal of the
player from the tournament. The Tournament Committee reserves the
right to eject players from the tournament for reasons of safety or
sportsmanship.
6.
Player Eligibility/Substitutions. Players must be 21 years of age.
Evidence of USA Hockey Insurance or equivalent is required for all players. Players may play for one team only. Exception to
this rule shall apply to goalies, who may be registered on two teams under one
of two options. Option One: A player may be registered as a
goalie for one team and registered as a skate out player for another
team. If both of the player’s teams are scheduled to play at the same
time, the player MUST play for the team for which she goal tends. Option
Two: With Tournament Committee approval, a player may be registered
as a goalie for two teams provided that the teams are in different divisions
and the goalie can identify a backup goalie in the event that both her teams
are scheduled to play at the same time. Upon registration, the player
must identify which team is her “priority team” and must play with that team if
the game schedules conflict.
Team Rosters are
limited to 15 players plus a goalie. Team representatives or
coaches must confirm team roster with the scorekeeper prior to the first game
played. NO SUBSTITUTIONS OF PLAYERS WILL BE ALLOWED with the exception of
goaltenders. Notification of substitute goaltenders must be made prior to
the beginning of a game. A substitute goalie must be a registered Fools
on Ice participant.
7.
Minimum Number of Players. Teams must have a minimum of six
players (including goaltender) or the game is a forfeit. Game time plus
five minutes is forfeit time. The score of a forfeited game is 1-0 if one
team with the minimum number of players is on the ice. If the
team’s goaltender is unable to play in a tournament game and no substitute
goaltender is available at game time, a player without the special goalie gear
may play in the net so that the game will not be a forfeit; however the player
may not touch the puck the way a goaltender in gear can touch the puck because
of safety and gear reasons.
8.
Protective Gear. Players assume all risk of dangers incident to or
associated with the game of hockey. All players taking part in this
tournament must wear protective gear consisting of helmet with full face shield
(properly attached), hip pads or padded hockey pants, shin pads, elbow pads,
and hockey gloves. Shoulder pads, mouth guards and neck guards are not
required; however they are strongly recommended. Goaltenders must wear
protective gear consisting of helmet with full face shield, chest protector,
blocker and goalie glove, padded hockey pants, and leg pads. Sticks may
not be cracked or broken.
9.
Timekeeper/Scorekeeper. The Tournament Committee shall provide a
timekeeper and scorekeeper for each game. Teams may provide a penalty box
attendant. All off ice officials must remain impartial according to the
USA Hockey Rules.
10.
Game Clock (Round Robin). Teams are permitted a five minute
warm-up time. Round robin games shall consist of three 17-minute running
clock periods. The referee may instruct the timekeeper to stop
the clock due to a delay in play. ONLY the referee has the authority to
have the clock stopped during a running clock situation. If time has been
cut short due to delays in play, the referee will reduce the time of the final
period to allow the game to be completed during the time allowed for the
game.
11.
Time Out. Each team is permitted one one-minute time out per
game. Time outs may only be called during the stoppage of play.
12.
Championship Game Clock. Games shall consist
of three 15-minute periods. The first two periods shall be running clock;
the last 2 minutes of the third period shall be stop clock providing no team
has a four point lead or more.