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Official League Rules
Adult Hockey League Rules
NOTE: These rules are not complete and ultimately the YMCA Rink Staff and the YMCA Youth and Family Director ultimately reserve judgment in all situations at the rink to maintain a safe and fair playing environment for all participants and spectators.
League Fees
1. All players must pay in full before the second game of the season in order to participate in league play. Each player participating in the league must sign a waiver and the players code of conduct in order to play in the league.
2. League fee's for the 2009 Spring Session are $35 per player.
3. Any player not paid in full by the start of the third game will have to pay a sub fee of 7 dollars. Each time they play they will be required to pay sub fee even up to and exceeding the league fee.
Roster Requirements
1. All full roster must be submitted to the Rink Director or Rink Staff prior to the start of the first game, or that team will NOT be permitted to start. All roster changes must be made before the start of the 3rd game.
2. Double rostering is not permitted, and will result in a forfeit. Non-rostered players from other teams may at times play in order for a team to have enough players to play however, league management will mark the game as a forfeit unless the opposing teams allows the players to play. Each team can only pick up a maximum of three players.
3. Double rostering is absolutely prohibited without exception for the playoffs.
4. Any team found guilty of using non-roster players without approval could be subject to forfeiting all games that those players participated in and face possible suspension from the league.
Games
1. Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursdays. The YMCA will do their best to accommodate certain situations and schedule conflicts, however, not every request can be honored. Make-up days are TBD.
2. Games will start sharply on the hour. A team will have until 10 minutes after the hour to field a team or that team will forfeit. If a teams show up at 6:15 to play they can play a shortened game, but they are considered to have forfeited. Unless opposing team allows the game to count.
3. Captain communication is key for game time. Captains of the teams may agree on adjustments to the game. All adjustments must be finalized and agreed upon before the start of the game and cannot be changed thereafter.
4. There absolutely must be a pre-game discussion between both team captains and head official.
Rescheduling Games
1. If a team cannot play on a scheduled game day, they must contact the Rink Director and/or the rink supervisor at least 48 hours before the scheduled game. If a team does not show for a scheduled game and does not inform anyone, the game is considered a forfeit and forfeits rules mentioned above will apply.
2. Games will be re-schedules due to inclement weather or a problem with the facility. All games are expected to be played unless notified ahead of time by Y staff.
Forfeits
1. Any team that forfeits by not being present to play will be responsible for paying the referee fee's for both teams from the forfeited game. Teams that have a referee balance will not be permitted to play until balance is settled.
2. Any team forfeiting a game or games during the regular season (for any reason) may become ineligible for the playoffs unless permitted specifically by the Rink Director.
Coaches/Captains Responsibilities
1. Captains are responsible for all team communications. Captains will responsible for open communication with rink staff and the rink director.
2. Coaches and captains are responsible for the conduct of their players and fans. It is the captain's responsibility to be sure that their team and fans adhere to all rules.
3. Team captains will be responsible for fan behavior (foul language, comments towards referees, etc.). The fan and the team will be warned once (includes a two minute penalty for team) then the fan will be removed from the facility.
4. Captains and one assistant captain will be the only player permitted to communicate with the referee after a call is made. The referee will have the discretion to remove any other player from the team for illegally communicating with official.
5. Captains must ensure that there are no fans or spectators on their bench or standing at the fence near their bench. All spectators and fans must be on the bleacher-side of the rink and are not permitted in or near team benches. This is left to the discretion of the officiating crew and ultimately the YMCA Rink Staff.
Weather
1. If it is raining in your area, please contact the Youth and Family Director/Rink Supervisor, if you are unsure about the games being canceled.
2. Decisions on cancellations will be made by 4 pm at the latest. If any cancellations occur, each team captain will be contacted. It is the captain's responsibility to inform their players of the cancellation.
3. If weather becomes an issue during a game, the game may be cancelled. This is up to the discretion of Youth and Family Director, the rink supervisor, and/or the referees. If a game is in progress, it will resume at the exact time/score that it was stopped at a later date.
4. All games cancelled because of rain will be made up at a later date. All make up games must take place before the end of the season-no exceptions!
Playoff Eligibility
1. If a player is not on the team roster by the second game, they will not be able to participate in league play and/or playoffs. In order to participate in the playoffs, each player must participate in half of their team's regular season games. The rink supervisor and/or the referees at the start of each game will be responsible for taking attendance.
2.If a player is roster from the beginning of the session he/she must have played in at least 4 games to be eligible for the playoffs.
Equipment Requirements
1. REQUIRED: Helmet, Shin pads that cover the knee, and gloves. Any player that does not have the required equipment will not be permitted to play, and failure to wear the entire game could result in penalties and/or suspensions.
2. RECOMMENDED: Hip pads and elbow pads.
Jersey Requirements
1. All players must wear matching colored jerseys with numbers. Teams or players that do not have matching jerseys must wear pinnies provided by the rink staff.
2. The Y staff and officials will be responsible for tracking stats throughout the session. It is the responsibility of the players to report jersey numbers and points to the scorekeeper.
Referees
1. Referees must be paid in full prior to the start of each game. Referee's are instructed not to start the game until they are paid.
2. Each official that completes the referee certification class will receive 15 dollars per game. Referee's used that have no formal certification will be paid $10 per game.
3.If there is only one official the teams will be each responsible for $10 each.
4. Any team that forfeits will be responsible for paying both teams referee fees ($30).
5. Referees have the authority to halt play at any time once the game is underway. This will be done if it is determined that either team is being unduly disruptive to the orderly cause of the game. If a team is unruly enough to have a referee call a game that team will also forfeit as a result.
Rule Changes
1. Roller Hockey Games will be played and officiated according to the USA Roller Sports Rulebook.
2. The USARS Rules include various Personal Fouls, Delay of Game Penalties, Goalkeeper Infractions, Stick and Equipment Violations, Bench Minor Penalties, and other infractions resulting in minor, double minor, major, misconduct, game misconduct, match, and gross misconduct penalties, penalty shots or awarded goals. All participants are responsible for becoming familiar with these rules.
3. There is a copy of the rules available in the YMCA Rink office, and online at http://www.aauhockey.org/Portals/0/Downloadabale%20files/USARS-08-10-Rules.pdf.
4. All Dek Hockey games will be played and officiated according the USA Hockey format. The rules regarding penalties can be viewed at: http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=AU&id=28274.
5. There will be icing in Dek Hockey games when a defensive player clears the ball from their defensive end behind the blue line of the defensive zone.
Office
1. The designated areas in the office are for employees only.
2. Stats and Standing will be posted inside the main office and on our website at www.leaguelineup.com/ncymca . The stats and standing will be updated every Friday.
3. The equipment inside the office is YMCA property, and anyone seen removing equipment without notifying YMCA staff will be asked to leave and could be prosecuted.
Game Misconduct
1. Any player given a game misconduct must leave the playing surface and exit the facility or the team will be subject to a forfeit.
2. Any player given a game misconduct will not be permitted to resume playing until he/she discusses the incident with the Youth and Family Director directly.
3. The police will be called in order to help deal with any situation the YMCA deems necessary.
Abuse of Officials
1. Team members (including the team's fans) may not verbally argue or abuse referees or minor officials. Any player, fan, or team representative who persists in or argues with the officials will be suspended for a minimum of two games and on probation for the duration of the season.
2. Team members (including the team's fans) may not strike or physically confront the official under any circumstances. Anyone who does this will be suspended for no less than one session.
Damaging Property
1. Anyone who willfully causes damage to the playing area or any part of the rink will be suspended, and will be prosecuted, or required to make financial restitution before being allowed to play again (under the discretion of the rink supervisor).
Fighting
1. Fighting WILL NOT BE TOLERATED for any reason. Any player involved in a physical altercation will be removed from the facility and serve a 3 game suspension with the possibility of being suspended for the remainder of the session. Regardless of fault.
2. Just the same as a game misconduct the player will not be allowed to resume playing until there has been a meeting with the Rink Director.
3. If a fight does occur, immediate ejection from the game for the parties involved. The referees, rink supervisor, and captains will be the only people allowed to break up the fight.
4. Any other parties that get involved will receive an immediate ejection from the facility.
5. Any altercation in the parking lot will result in a season long suspension and will have the police called to deal with the situation.
6. Players are not permitted to leave their bench for any reason. Players who leave their bench during an altercation will be suspended for at least 3 games and will subject their team to a forfeit. If they become involved in the altercation, they will be suspended for the remainder of the season.
Alcohol or Drugs
1. Any players or teams who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be removed from the game and/or facility and face suspension for a session.
2. Anyone caught drinking or using drugs on the property will face a suspension for a session and will have the cops called to deal with the situation.
Chewing Tobacco and Smoking
1. Under no circumstances will chewing tobacco or smoking of any form be allowed in the rink, team benches, and in or around the facility (including the parking lot). Any person caught will be subject to expulsion from the facility and/ or suspension.
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