West Colchester Cares 25th Annual Friendship Tournament Rules

·      All games will be played at the West Colchester United Arena : 1089 Masstown Road in Debert.

·      All teams shake hands at the start of the game and line up on the blue lines at the end of the game for the presentation of the player of the  game.

·      Nova Scotia Minor Hockey rules will be followed where tournament rules do not apply or exist.

·     NO PROTESTS WILL BE ENTERTAINED. The decision of the Tournament Chair, or any Committee Member, in the Chair's absence, is FINAL. 

·   Each team is required to enter an official Hockey Nova Scotia roster and a travel permit. No other players can be added to the list after it has been submitted. There will be NO exceptions.

·      No game delays because of late arrivals, bad weather, or not enough players. Any defaulting team will be assessed a game loss with 5 goals against penalty.

·      All teams are to be ready to play up to 15 minutes prior to their scheduled game.

·      The Manager and Coach of each team shall be responsible for his/her team on the ice, in the dressing room and in the arena. NO team will be left unattended in dressing rooms at any time.

·      Any player, coach, or other team official receiving a major penalty (i.e. Game misconduct) could be suspended for the remainder of the tournament and dealt with in accordance with the NSMHC Code of Discipline.

·      Any player receiving more than 3 penalties (i.e. 6 minutes) in any one game will be removed from the ice for the remainder of that game upon receiving a fourth penalty.

 Standing for round robin play for all divisions will be as follows:

·      2 points for a win

·      1 point for a tie

·      0 points for a loss

Round Robin Game Length: 

Games will be 3 11-minute stop time periods.

·       If there is more than a 5-goal differential, running time will be used for the entire third period.

·       Any game tied at the end of regulation time will remain a tie, both teams receiving 1 point.

Playoff Game Length:

·      All playoff games will consist of 3 periods of 13-minute stopped time.

·      If there is more than a 5-goal differential, running time will be used for the entire third period.

Tie-breaking in the playoff games:

·      3 on 3 sudden-death overtime, 1 5-minute stop time period, 3 skaters and a goalie.

·      If a team receives a penalty, that player goes to the penalty box and each team adds an additional player to the ice. If a second penalty occurs, the same procedure will be followed. If a third penalty is assigned to the same team while still shorthanded, a penalty shot will be awarded. It must be made by one of the players remaining on the ice.

·      If still tied at the end of this overtime period, go back to sudden death shootout.

·      In a championship game only, both teams are allowed one (l) 30-second timeout each, not to be taken at the same stoppage of play. Tie Breaking Format

·      If 2 teams are tied in points after round robin play the team who won, the head-to-head game will place higher.

·      If 3 or more teams are tied in points after round robin play:

l.           The team with the highest +/- will place higher. 

Maximum +/recorded for each game is 5.

2.               If still tied, the team with the fewest goals against will place higher.

3.               If still tied, the team with the most goals for will place higher.

4.               If still tied, the team with the fewest penalty minutes will place higher.

5.               If still tied, the team that scored the earliest goal in any game will place higher.

 Additional Rules

·      Teams are permitted in the dressing rooms 30 minutes prior to their scheduled game. Teams are to vacate the dressing room within 20 minutes after their game.

·      Coaches, Managers and Players are to cooperate in keeping the arena and dressing rooms clean and tidy.

·      The Tournament Chairperson and Committee will address any concerns during play and will make any necessary decisions. No protests will be entertained, and the decisions of the chair or committee members are final.

·      No stick and puck/ball play are permitted in the dressing room area.

·      Absolutely NO SMOKING / VAPIING in the dressing rooms or Arena! ! !

·      U11C, U13C, U15C, and U18C divisions ONLY Team staff are allowed outside the dressing rooms. Players and bench staff are to enter the front doors and proceed to the dressing rooms.

·      All spectators must enter and exit the Front doors only.

·      Please make your respective parent groups aware of this change.

·      Please leave the dressing room the way you found it.

·      SPORTSMANSHIP, FAIR PLAY, AND TEAMWORK WILL ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL AND ENJOYABLE TOURNAMENT

Let' s have a great time watching our little athletes play the game we all love!