Gameplay
- NO Time outs.
- Time will be kept at Tournament HQ.
- Sub on fly all levels.
- Refs keep the time on penalties and penalties are running time.
- One long air horn blast starts the game and One long air horn will end the game.
- No Mercy Rule for all Grade Levels.
- Braveheart will only take place in playoff games.
+ Each team fields 1 position player and 1 goalie. Starts with a face-off. Only 1 player per team allowed on offensive side of the field, or the play is offsides. NO SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED. Goalie cannot cross the midfield line. First goal wins.
+ Braveheart Penalty: Fast break at mid-field line 3-step head start.Championship goes to 5-min. overtime. First goal wins.
Youth and HS Specific Rules
- No clearing times will be in effect, though the 4-second crease rule for goalies still applies.
- Body checking is limited to a “1 step rule”.
- Time will be kept at Tournament HQ.
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIFIC RULES (Grades 7-12)
All clearing times are in effect (20 seconds to mid-line, and 10-seconds to get it in the box).
Weather Rules
- There are no “rain dates”. Assume that games will be played on their scheduled dates.
- If inclement weather causes a game stoppage (lightning, heavy rain, etc) during the event, play will stop until the tournament Director deems the weather suitable for resuming.
- If the delay is substantial, Tournament HQ may make a decision to shorten all remaining games until the
tournament is back on time.
- No refunds due to weather related cancellations.