FAIRVIEW RECREATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS

by: Glenn Ingraham


Administration
1.The league is governed by CAHA rules unless otherwise stated within these regulations.
2.Team fees will be determined each year based on operating expenses.



League Executive
1. President : Glenn Ingraham
Director of Officiating : Sheldon Reid

2. Rosters
1.Players must be 19 years of age by the start of the season.

3.Once a player has played for one team during a season, they cannot play for another unless they are released and given approval by the President.
4.Team rosters will be presented by the team rep on the game sheets. These sheets will be created for each game and passed to each team rep prior to game time.
5.League statistics will be strictly monitored to log attendance for all players. It is the responsibility of each team rep to ensure that game sheets are properly filled out prior to the start of the respective game.


4.0 Playing Rules

The league is governed by CAHA rules. The following subsections state rules that are specific to this league and supersede any that are stated within the CAHA document.

4.1 Game Schedule
1.Each game will have a 2 minute warm-up period. At that time, the referees will instruct both teams to line up for the opening face off. If either team does not comply with this instruction immediately, they will be assessed a 2 minute delay of game penalty.
2.Each game will consist of two 15 minute stop time periods. Each team is eligible for a 30 sec timeout if time permits.
The game can change to running time if a 7 goal difference is realized and will continue to run for the remainder of the game. Both teams must be in agreement
NOTE: This does not apply during playoffs.
3.When the time showing on the game clock, equals the time showing on the ice clock, the game clock will be switched to running time. This mode will continue for the remainder of the game.
NOTE: This does not apply during playoffs.
4.When running time has been initiated, no time outs will be permitted.
4.2 Player Participation
1.Teams must dress a minimum of 7 players for each game.
2.This includes a fully dressed goaltender.
3.A team that fails to ice this minimum roster will forfeit the game.
NOTE 1: If a team is in a forfeit situation and have at least 5 skaters plus a goaltender, they are permitted to approach the opposing team and request to have the forfeit waved. The opposing team has the option to oblige this request. If they choose to do so, the game will be played as a regularly scheduled game. This must be noted accordingly on the game sheet. All statistics, including the final score will be considered as official. This includes penalties assessed and any suspensions enforced.

NOTE 2: If both teams are in a forfeit situation and both teams have at least 5 skaters plus a goaltender and both teams wish to play, the game will be played as a regularly scheduled game. This must be noted accordingly on the game sheet. All statistics, including the final score will be considered as official. This includes penalties assessed and any suspensions enforced. If one of the teams does not want to play, that team will forfeit the game. If both teams choose not to play, they will both forfeit the game.
Players must play a total of 7 games during a given regular season, to qualify for that season’s playoffs.
4.3 Forfeited Games
A team that has forfeited a game, loses that game.
The score will be: 0 – 3.
4.4 Slap Shots
Slap shots are permitted.
4.5 Playing Environment
There shall be no center line in play except for icings. Icing will only be called in the last 5 minutes of the game.
4.6 Player’s Conduct
Any player under the influence of drugs or alcohol shall not be permitted to play. Referee’s decision is final. Any reoccurrence will result in a 5 game suspension.
Players are expected to conduct themselves professionally, with a high level of sportsmanship
4.7 Body Contact
Body contact is not permitted.
Assessment is at the referee’s discretion.
4.8 Penalties
-All penalties will result in a faceoff in the offending teams defensive zone.
-Any player receiving 3 penalties in the same game will be ejected from that game.
-Double minors count as 2 penalties.-Any player receiving a game misconduct will be suspended for the next game. - Any player receiving a misconduct penalty in the final 5 minutes will be suspended for the next game.-Match penalties/attempt to injure penalties will result in immediate ejection from the game and an automatic 3 game suspension. A second offense will result in a 10 game suspension. A third offense will result in a 365 day suspension.

** The league reserves the right to impose lifetime suspensions and adjust suspensions based on a player's history and the gravity of a particular incident **
-Gross misconduct penalties & abuse of officials will result in a 3 game suspension. A second offence in the same season will result in a 10 game suspension. A third offense will result in a 365 day suspension.
** The league reserves the right to impose lifetime suspensions and adjust suspensions based on a player's history and the gravity of a particular incident **
-Fighting majors will bring the following penalties:
3 game suspension and a $50 fine, 1st offence.
10 game suspension and $100 fine, 2nd offence.
365 day suspension, 3rd offense
Lifetime Ban, 4th offense
There is a definitive line between roughing and fighting. League policy is that a “fight” results once glove(s) are dropped and a bare handed punch is thrown or repeated punches are thrown with the gloves on, this will be at the referees discretion. The League Executive will also entertain suspensions for players that deliver punches with gloves on.
The Executive reserves the right to review any incident to determine fault based on instigation, referee’s report, or any other means available and adjust suspensions accordingly.
4.9 any player making contact with the puck above the normal height of the shoulders with his stick will result in a 2 minute minor penalty”

Faceoff will take place in the offending team’s zone.

4.10 When a high stick makes contact with the puck the play will be whistled down  and the faceoff will occur in the offending teams defensive zone.
4.11 Probation - A player may be placed on probabtion for any of the following reasons :
Attempt to injure penalties
Two fighting, two gross misconduct penalties
Chronic misconduct penalties
4.12 Abuse of officials - Abuse of officials will not be tolerated , any player penalized for abuse of officials will be suspended a minumum of 3 games.
As determined by the League Executive, players may be placed on probation. Examples of probation include but not limited to:





5.0 Grievances
Protests may be filed in writing to the League President within 24 hours of the infraction, and will be dealt with within 2 days after filing.
6.0 Playoffs
The top 4 teams will advance to the playoffs
3rd vs 2nd . 1st vs 4th will play best of 3 with the winners will playoff in the best of 3 final.
** players must play a minnimum of 7 games to be eligible for the playoffs.**

7.0 Tie-Breakers

Ties after the regular season will be broken as such:
1st - Win/Loss record head to head.
2nd - Most wins overall.
3rd – Goals Plus/Minus against each other.
4th - Overall Goals Plus/Minus.
5th - Overall Goals for.

Playoff games resulting in a tie:

Shootout (3 each) If still tied, one at a time
* all players must shoot before any player can shoot a 2nd time.

The Timekeeper shall manage the above situation. If time constraints exist, the overtime sessions may be reduced to straight time


8.0 Equipment
All equipment must be CHA approved or left to the discretion of the referee.
Visors are optional.
All teams must have jerseys with each player sporting a different number.