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DELHI & DISTRICT MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
1) This tournament shall be played under O.M.H.A. rules. The Tournament committee reserves the right to make decisions regarding the interpretation of the rules and all decisions by the committee are final.
2) This is a Local League tournament only.
3) Body checking is NOT allowed in all divisions.
4) REGISTRATION – A team representative must register their team. All teams must register at least one hour before their first scheduled game. One team official must produce originals or approved copies of the team roster, aflliliated player lists and travel permits if applicable. All teams are asked to be ready to play 15 minutes before their schedule game time in case start times are ahead of schedule. There is no player sign in.
5) The team designated as Home Team in each tournament game will be required to change sweaters should a color conflict arise. All teams should therefore have two sets of sweaters available for use. The Tournament Committee will resolve conflicts.
6) Dressing rooms are under the care of team officials and these officials will be held responsible for any damage or abuse that occurs during the time of use. And must be vacated within 20 minutes after your game.
7) All tournament games will be 10-10-10 stop time, with overtime being played in the semifinal and championship games only.
8) Points will be awarded as follows: In round robin play a total of 5 points will be awarded for each game. One (1) point to the winner of each period and two (2) points to the winner of the game. Tied periods or games, will result in the sharing of the point (points).
9) In the event of a tie in points upon completion of the regular scheduled games, the tie breaking procedure will be as follows: -Head to head, winner awarded higher position
10) If still tied -Fewest total goals against -awarded higher ranking (in round robin play) -Goal differential (total goals scored minus total goals against in round robin play), higher differential awarded higher ranking -The team with the least penalty minutes awarded higher ranking (total in round robin play) -Refer to the game played between the 2 teams; the team that scored first is awarded the higher ranking. -In the event the 2 teams are still tied a coin toss will determine the position.
11) Semi Final and Championship Games -One 30 second timeout will be allowed per team per game in semis and finals only. -Home Team for Semi Final and Championship games will be decided by the team with the higher ranking. -Tied Semi Final and Championship games will be played for sudden victory in the following manner: 1. A 5-minute sudden death overtime period. 2. If still tied after the first 5 minutes, there will be a 5 minute sudden death victory period, removing one (1) player after each minute of play (buzzer will be sounded at the end of each minute). Substitutions can be made at any time. Face offs will be at the point of all stoppages of play. 3. If still tied, shoot out; 3 shots per team 4. If still tied, then sudden death shoot out (1 shot per team until no longer tied)
12) Decisions of the referees are final and not subject to protest.
13) Tournament format: The Tournament Convenor reserves the right to change the format of the tournament should it be deemed necessary.
14) By entering the Tournament, the Coach or Manager on behalf of their team releases the OMHA, Delhi Minor Hockey Association, Tournament Committee and all officials, referees, sponsors, volunteers 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 or coming to or going from the tournament.