Temecula Valley Inline Hockey Association

School League Varsity, Junior Varsity, Middle and Elementary School Divisions

Policies and Procedures

2019-2020

Amendments: Whenever possible, AAU rules (USARS) shall be used, except where the Board of Directors, in agreement with the TVIHA School League Committee deems clarification and/or alternate rules shall apply. Policies/Procedures and rules, as defined in this document, can be added and/or changed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, with input from the School League Committee, as defined in the constitution and bylaws of the Temecula Valley Inline Hockey Association. Any changes to policies/ procedures and rules during a season will be accumulated and applied to the following season, if necessary. The latest version of this document shall be determined by the approval date on the cover, and shall be considered official when endorsed by the President of the League and the Director(s) of School League.

Tom Bilek 12-19-20

TVIHA President Signature Date

Jim McCann 12-19-19

Director School League Date

TVIHA School League Mission Statement

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The objective of the Temecula Valley In-line Hockey Association is to provide a structured, competition level hockey program for Temecula Valley schools and beyond: one that embraces the ideals of honor, respect, good sportsmanship, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. 

The School League will provide the opportunity for in-line hockey players to represent their school and their community in an organized, competitive league as well as being able to continue playing in-line hockey throughout their high school career.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I. CODES OF CONDUCT ............................................................................... 5

A. Participants .................................................................................................. 5B. Players and Coaches Code of Conduct...................................................... 5-6C. Spectators Code of Conduct ....................................................................... 6D. California Penal Code Section 243.8…………………………………………... 6 P.C. 243.8. Battering a Sports OfficialE. Hockey Misconduct Policy……………………………………………………….. 6-7F. Appeal Process…………………………………………………………………..... 7G. TVIHA Suspensions……………………………………………………………….. 8

II. TEAM INFORMATION ................................................................................... 8

A. School Divisions …......................................................................................... 8B. Rosters............................................................................................... ……….. 8-9C. Registration Process and Fees……. ............................................................. 10D. Eligibility for Playoffs.......................................................................... ……….. 10E. Protests……………………................................................................. ………...11F. Schedules ........................................................................................................11G. Uniforms/Equipment ……………….............................................................. ...11

III. MISCELLANEOUS.......................................................................................... 12

A. School League Calendar ………………………………………… … 12-13B. TVIHA School League Officers, Duties and Powers ……………… 13C. School League Committee………………………………………… 13-14D. MVP Committee (Criteria)…………………………………………… . 14E. TVIHA Marketing……………………………………………………… . 14F. Rink Rules …………………...………………………………………… 14

IV. RULES & REGULATIONS ............................................................................... 15

A. Practice Times ................................................................................................... 17B. Game Times....................................................................................................... 17C. Start of Play........................................................................................................ 17D. Format of Play ………………….......................................................................... 17-18E. Stoppage of Game.…………………………………………………… …………... 19F. Game Night Rink Setup …………………………………………………………... ..19

G Officials………………………………………………………………………………....19H. Players’ And Penalty Benches …………………………………………………... .. 20I. Standings ………………………………………………………………. ………….....20J. Play-Offs and Championship Series Format ……………………………………….21-22K. Additional Rules………………………………………………………………………..21-22M. MVP Committee Members………………………………………… ……………….. 22N. Disciplinarian Committee Members………………………………… ……………. 22

O. School League Committee Members………………………..…………………….. 22P. Suggestion Form…………………………………………………………….………...24

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I. CODES OF CONDUCT

A. PARTICIPANTS

All participants should recognize that the TVIHA School League is dedicated to the benefit and welfare of all participants. In order to maintain a consistent, cooperative environment, TVIHA asks that all of the participants at this facility:

• Refrain from the use of foul language, abusive actions or inappropriate behavior.• Recognize that sportsmanlike conduct, fair play, and a cooperative attitude govern

behavior at all times.• Understand that failure to observe this code will result in suspension or termination of

privileges.

B. PLAYERS AND COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT

1. A School coach whose team accumulates 10 penalties in a game will be removed to the spectator stands for the remainder of the game. If the coach does not remove themselves or there is not a second coach, the game will be called in favor of the opposing team.

2. A School coach may receive a one game suspension if his/her team is involved in two fights/incidents during a season (pending review by Disciplinary Committee).

3. As a player or coach of the TVIHA School League I will:

a) Refrain from the use of profane, vulgar and foul language at any time in the course of league business or activities.

b) Refrain from any abusive verbal attacks, disparaging remarks or dialogue with or about TVIHA staff, referees, scorekeepers, teammates, coaches, opponents and spectators.

c) Not participate in, or instigate any players to partake in, acts or threats of physical violence towards referees, teammates, opposing players, parents or staff, under any circumstances.

d) Not recruit the coaching assistant(s), players or parents to lobby TVIHA staff, referees or any game official to change or question the decision of any referee, or TVIHA official.

e) Refrain from objectionable demonstrations or any other forceful action.f) Abide by and accept all decisions of the referee and TVIHA staff, whether or not I

feel there is any real or imaginary wrong decision or judgment made.g) Not instruct any players to engage in unnecessary “rough tactics” against

opposing players.h) Not recruit or allow coaching assistant(s), players or parents to recruit opposing

TVIHA School League players.i) Abide by the drug-free, alcohol-free and tobacco-free environment at the rink and

parking lot.

4. I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE WILL RESULT IN:

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1) Written or verbal warning, OR

2) Removal from current game and a minimum one game suspension, OR

3) Suspension for the remainder of the season, OR

4) Suspension for one year, OR

5) Suspension indefinitely, pending review, OR

6) Exclusion from the TVIHA School League program for one or more seasons, OR

7) Exclusion from the TVIHA School League program permanently.

8) Suspensions and exclusions will be referred to the TVIHA School League Disciplinary Committee for review and enforcement.

C. SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT

1) All spectators shall abide by TVIHA’s zero tolerance policy.

2) Spectators shall refrain from climbing, standing and/or hanging from the boards or fences. Spectators shall refrain from exhibiting any type of disruptive behavior before, during or after the game, including verbally abusing game officials, coaches, or players. A bench minor penalty may be assessed to a team whose spectators violate the above rules.

3) The TVIHA Board Member of Duty shall have the authority to suspend a spectator from further participation if the spectator does not stop their disruptive behavior.

4) All non-player suspensions are from the entire rink and parking areas and will be enforced by the TVIHA Board Member on Duty. Any violation may increase the length of the suspension.

5) Rink Area Description is all the concrete areas around the rink, Concrete steps behind the player benches and the dirt area behind the players bench area up to the run off ditch running under score clock to fence by skate park and area where cars are parked next to the bin.

D. CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTION 243.8 P.C. 243.8. BATTERING A SPORTS OFFICIAL

When a battery is committed against a sports official immediately prior to, during, or immediately following an interscholastic, intercollegiate, or any other organized amateur or professional athletic contest in which the sports official is participating, and the person who commits the offense knows or reasonably should know that the victim is engaged in the performance of his or her duties, the offense shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

For purposes of this section, “sports official” means any individual who serves as a referee, umpire, linesman, or who serves in a similar capacity but may be known by a different title or name and is duly registered by, or a member of a local, state, regional, or national organization engaged in part in providing education and training to sports officials.

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E. HOCKEY MISCONDUCT POLICY

1. School League Disciplinary Committee

a. The School League Disciplinary Committee is a 3-person committee consisting of one member of the TVIHA Board, one coach (high school or middle school), and one member of the School League Committee.

b. At the request of officials, coaches, or the TVIHA School Director(s) and/or School League Committee, the School League Disciplinary Committee will convene within 7 days (but at least 24 hours prior to the next scheduled game of said suspension to review suspensions and/or appeals.

c. The School League Disciplinary Committee must notify the Head of Officials at least 24 hours prior to the forthcoming game of the final decision regarding the penalty in question. The Head of Officials will be responsible for notifying the appropriate coach(s) of the decision of the School League Disciplinary Committee. The coach(s) will be responsible for notifying their player(s) and parents of the decision of the School League Disciplinary Committee.

d. The School League Disciplinary Committee will abide by the School League Rules and Regulations, AAU Rules (USARS), and the TVIHA Bylaws and Constitution.

2. Appeal Process

The suspended person's team coach may submit in writing (within 7 days or 24 hours prior to game time) to the School League Disciplinary Committee any reason(s) why the suspension should be re-evaluated by the School League Disciplinary Committee. The player shall not play in any future game until the Appeal Process has been completed.

a. Game Misconduct – All Participants All players will start the new season with a clean slate however, if a player and or coach has received previous season(s) penalties, the league will take those into account for expanded disciplinary action.

b. 1st Game Misconduct: Removal from the current game and a minimum one game suspension, pending review by the School League Disciplinary Committee.

2nd Game Misconduct (within the current season): Minimum suspension of four (4) games.

3rd Game Misconduct (within the current season): Expulsion from all TVIHA sponsored Leagues and events, minimum 6 months, maximum 1 year.

c. A player may be given a game misconduct, if, in the opinion of the referee, he/she shows a flagrant disregard for the safety of an opponent by intentionally roughing a player within the last two minutes of a game or shooting the puck at an area of the rink that could cause harm to a player, goalie, or official after the whistle or end of the period.

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4. TVIHA School League Suspensions

a. For all TVIHA School League competition, when a player has been suspended they must attend the suspended game(s) up to a three game maximum. While attending their suspended game they must check-in with the scorekeeper prior to game start, and check-out with the scorekeeper at game completion and remain in the spectator stands only. They may not step onto the rink or enter the team bench area. Failure to attend the scheduled “game suspension(s)” will carry forward to the next week(s) until the suspension is satisfied.

b. Players in multiple Divisions – A suspended player who is on the roster for teams in multiple divisions must serve their suspension by attending the next game in the division for which the suspension occurred. The suspended player is not eligible to play in any game in any other division until the suspension for the appropriate division has been served.

c. While serving the suspension, players will be allowed to practice with their School team.

II. TEAM INFORMATION

A. SCHOOL DIVISIONS

DIVISIONS PLAYER AGEVarsity 9th – 12th

Jr. Varsity 9th – 11th

MS 6th – 8th

Elementary 3rd–5th

B. ROSTERS- All teams may carry 16 players which includes goalies as per USARS rule, 5-1.

1. Elementary school league. Players will signup similar to the recreational leagues. During the registration process, parents will be asked which middle school their player is set to attend. Once registration closes the league will place all players on a team with the intent to build the teams so that players will move up and play together in middle school.(This will not be elementary school pure but the players should be able to move up to a middle school team that is school pure)

2. Middle School League:. Schools Must actively recruit for players at their school to achieve the ultimate goal of being their own school pure team. However all middle schools will have the ability to add players to their roster that attend home school or attend a Private/Charter School within their public school’s boundary. Players must reside within the said school boundary and attend a home school or private school that does not have a current team. Proof of residency must be provided with registration forms. (A home school player may play for a private school as long as they reside within the public school boundary geographically closest to the private school.)

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Sister School – If a middle school is unable to form their own pure school team that school will have the ability to form a team using players from one other middle schools within the same school district if the MS Director is in accordance with that decision. This will be the schools Sister School. No school team may be composed of more than two schools from the same district. Once the sister school has enough players to established team (six players and a goalie), they must form a new team for the next available school season. Private middle schools will follow the same rule however their Private Sister School must be within a 10-mile radius.

3. High School League: All JV and Varsity teams fall under the “school pure” rule. I.E. all high school teams must be comprised entirely of students enrolled in that school. Home school and Private/Charter School players my join together to form a team Home/ Private school team. In the event that Home and Private schools don't have enough players to from a team the league will assist in assigning players to a team. The league will try to put players on teams within their public school boundary. Proof of residency must be provided with registration forms. (A home school player may play for a private school as long as they reside within the public school boundary geographically closest to the private school.)

4. Cut players will be allowed to play for another school if they wish. They can submit a list of their teams they would like to play for and the Board and committee will make the final decision based on need. (This is designed to allow players to still develop their skills and enjoy the game. It will also help teams who may not have a full roster. The intent here is that the cut player will develop enough to make the team at their home school next season). Once a player is placed on another team, they cannot go back to their home team till the next season.

5. Final roster date is January 31, 2020 if the player attends the school he/she is registered for. If the player is on a shared team the player must be approved by the School League Director prior to participating. All players must have AAU prior to participating in practice. In addition, registration and proof of residence must be finalized prior to participating in any games.

6. Goaltenders will be allowed to play for any team when necessary. If a school has multiple teams, their teams can share goaltenders. For fill in or schools without a goaltender, The league director or committee will determine what goaltender will be the primary backup/replacement for the school. If the designated backup is not available the team can pick from the approved list of goaltenders

7. The league reserves the right to remove a player if they feel that said player is not able to compete at the level of play or has a greater possibility of injury due to size and/or abilities.

8. There shall be no more than one Coach and two Assistant Coaches on the bench during games.

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TVIHA reserves the right to add players to teams in either Elementary/Middle/High school divisions, (with coaches concurrence) and to form combined school teams to promote the growth of this league. TVIHA will do everything within its power to ensure player participation.

C. REGISTRATION PROCESS AND FEES

1ST TEAM FEE: $1400.00 (SEE PLAYER RECRUITMENT IN THE MISCELLANEOUS SECTION BELOW)

1. Fees for all divisions will be posted prior to the start of each season. 2. Team payment in full, due prior to first game3. Proof of AAU insurance4. School ID5. proof of residency if home, private, charter schooled6. Signed Code of Conduct (online)7. Individual Registration Form (online)8. Proof of uniform orders9. zero tolerance (online)

Fees and forms will be completed by each respective team, turned into approved coach, and given to appropriate TVIHA school League Director . Only complete team registrations will be accepted. (Please see Section III for registration deadline and late registration penalties.)

All team fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.If a school has a second team, they shall be awarded a $200.00 discount on that teams registration fee.

D. ELIGIBILITY FOR PLAYOFFS

1. All players need to be on the final roster and need to have played in a minimum of five regular season games to be eligible to play in playoff games.

Injured players: A player who is injured and unable to play may attend a game and receive credit for the game by checking in with the scorekeeper at the beginning of the game and checking out with the scorekeeper at the completion of the game.

2. Any player suspended during the regular season shall not have the suspended games count toward eligibility to play in the playoffs. Suspended games include games in which the player is not eligible to play in due to the Appeal Process or ineligible games due to Section I.E.4.b.

E. PROTESTS

Only a player’s eligibility may be protested. Player eligibility protests must be made

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to the scorekeeper prior to the end of the game. An ineligible player will result in a forfeit loss for that team and that player and coach may be suspended for the remainder of the season, subject to review by the School League Disciplinary Committee.

F. SCHEDULES

1. Schedules of dates and times of games will be supplied to the team coach. It is their responsibility to inform the rest of their team. Schedules will also be posted on www.tviha.com.

2. All teams must adhere to the schedule for playoffs and finals.

G. UNIFORM/EQUIPMENT

1. It is the responsibility of the team coach/captain/representative to ensure all players are properly outfitted for games and practices. Players not properly outfitted are not eligible to play. Uniforms must be identical colors with permanent numbers and player names (3 inches minimum height). Teams must be uniformed before the start of their first game. Teams will not be permitted to register without proof of Jersey order. Players added to the roster after the start of the season will not be permitted to play without a team jersey with their roster number and name. No nicknames will be permitted.

2. Should a player forget his/her jersey, they shall be permitted to wear a jersey of a different color then the opposing team that is not in conflict. (Similar color). This rule is for two regular season games only. Players must have team jersey for playoffs and Championship series.. Goalies are not subject to this rule but they are advised to wear a jersey of similar color to their team and not in conflict with the other team.

3. Jersey colors are determined by the respective school colors.

School Jersey ColorPaloma Valley HS MaroonChaparral HS Royal BlueGreat Oak HS Red(primary)/Blue/whiteMurrieta HS BlackTemecula Valley HS Gold/BrownMenifee MS YellowMargarita MS Very light BlueDay MS TealVail / Gardner MS WhiteTemecula Valley MS NavyBella Vista MSMurrieta MS

RedBlack/Green

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For all teams not listed above, team colors will be issued on a first come, first serve basis. Team colors must be approved by the School League Director prior to the placement of the team’s jersey order.

4. All players must comply with the rules regarding required equipment as outlined in the USARS Rule Book (USARS), Rule 9.5. Mouthguards are mandatory

III. MISCELLANEOUS

A. SCHOOL LEAGUE CALENDAR

● August 1 – TVIHA Board and School League Committee to approve School League fees and the number of games in each Division season by a majority vote and posted to the TVIHA website each subsequent season. (The TVIHA Board and School League Committee reserve the right to adjust the length of the season after August 1 if circumstances warrant an adjustment.)

● September 1 – TVIHA School League Director (s) will provide information to

students/parents as needed to promote the School League.

● November 1 - TVIHA Board will provide time slots for school teams to organize at

RRSP rink.

o High School game days will be on Tuesday and Thursday. If the same school’s Varsity and Junior Varsity teams play on the same day, the Varsity game shall be played before the Junior Varsity game.

o Middle School game days will be on Friday with an alternate game day on Tuesday/Thursday.

● December 15 – Teams finalized, includes TVIHA board-approved coaching staff, fully-registered players, jersey numbers, and confirmation of jersey order complete.

o Payment in full of team registration fee:

Registration cost is for the league fee only. Jersey costs are not included in the team registration fee.

o Team Registration requirement checklist (coaches checklist per TVIHA bylaws):

1. AAU Insurance proof – Please find a link to AAU and the TVIHA Program Code on the TVIHA website (coaches, Players)

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2. Copy of school ID or proof of current report card/class schedule (or if home school/charter school, a gas/electric bill accepted)

3. signed TVIHA code of conduct (available on TVIHA website)4. player registration form (available on TVIHA website)5. Parent COC or Zero Tolerance Form (online)

● January 7 – Season starts

● Player Recruitment. If a player recruits new schoolmates, They will earn their team

a $25 discount to a Max of $200 per team for registration fees. This could potentially add 8 players per school thus growing the size of the league. Players who have previously been a part of TVIHA MS/HS leagues are not eligible to be considered new recruits.

B. TVIHA SCHOOL LEAGUE OFFICERS, DUTIES AND POWERS (SEE TVIHA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS ARTICLES VII AND VIII)

1. School League Director(s) primary responsibilities include:

a. Facilitating the School League program

b. Working with TVIHA Multi Media Director to develop and distribute marketing materials to successfully promote the School League program and encourage recruitment of coaching staff

c. Collecting monies and registration, and/or overseeing the delegation of said collection to qualified committee members

d. Participating in School League Disciplinary Committee reviews as needed, (Advisory only)

e. Ordering awards/trophies for each championship team and MVP per season

f. Overseeing School League Committee meetings

g. Participate in all TVIHA Board activities as required and attend monthly TVIHA Board meetings during one-year term.

2. School Committee primary responsibilities include:

a. Reviewing Rules and Regulations for changes and improvements as needed

b. Participating in School League Disciplinary Committee actions as delegated by School League Director(s)

c. Attending Committee meetings and TVIHA Board meetings as required to maintain cohesive and thorough leadership in executing School League functions

d. Select the MVP committee prior to opening season

MVP Committee

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a. One game official, one school coach (HS/MS) for each division, 2 BOD members.

b. Criteria

1. An elite player in the division. Not necessarily the best player but one of the best players2. TVIHA’s ideals of honor, respect, good sportsmanship, teamwork, and commitment to excellence3. Critical part of their team (The team is significantly impacted by their absence

3. TVIHA Marketing Board Member will work with School League Director to advertise and promote the school league through social media, TVIHA website, and any other means of advertising currently being used by the TVIHA league.

C. RINK RULES

● No smoking

● No alcohol

● No illegal drugs

● No littering

● No loud music (fans)

● No puck handling in common areas

● No foul language

● No glass containers

● No bicycles, skating on bleachers or walkway areas in common areas

● No fighting

● No player shall play in a hard cast

● Any woman who is knowingly pregnant may not participate

Failure to comply with any of the above may result in you being asked to leave the rink area.

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Game Rule Book—House Rules

These rules are in addition to USARS Rules

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IV. RULES & REGULATIONS – Practices and Inter-Season Play

A. PRACTICE TIMES

1. Practice times will be allotted by School League Director.

2. A team coach must be present while practice is in progress as well as make sure each player is wearing all required hockey gear.

3. Each school team is guaranteed one practice per week (weather permitting). If games are moved to practice days, practices are cancelled.

4. Only players with AAU insurance are permitted to practice during official practice times.

B. GAME TIMES

1. If time allows, and at the discretion of the officials, each team will be permitted five (5) minutes of warm-up practice before a game.

2. The clock will run continuously, except for injured players, official’s time out, or the puck is shot out of play.

3. Game times must start promptly as scheduled. If one or both teams are not ready to start at game time, the clock will commence until five (5) minutes have run off. At that time the game is a forfeit win for the team that was ready.

4. Game times will be based on the total number of teams playing each year.

5. Games will start at 5:30 pm if a 4-game/night schedule is required.

6. Games will start at 6:00 pm if a 3-game/night schedule is required.

C. START OF PLAY

1. Each team must have a minimum of five (5) players properly equipped to start the game. If a team does not have the required minimum number of players, that team will forfeit the game. A team may start a game with five (5) skaters and no goalie. However, if a skater is not properly dressed in full goalie equipment, no skater on that team will be allowed goaltending privileges during game play.

D. FORMAT OF PLAY

1. At the start of a game, if a team is ready but stalls for time, one person must serve a two (2) - minute "delay of game" penalty. A team may use their timeout in order to avoid a "delay of game" penalty.

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2. The game shall be made up of three 15-minute periods with a minute intermission between periods. The clock stops in the last two minutes of a game when a two goal or less difference separates the teams.

3. PLAYTIME – The School League is a competitive league; individual playing time is not guaranteed for any player at any time. Playing time will be at the discretion of the coach.

4. Three (3) Penalty Rule – A player receiving three (3) penalties in one game will be ejected from that game. This player is eligible to play in the next game unless he/she received a Match or Game Misconduct penalty.

5. TIMEOUT - There will be one (1) time out, per team, per game. A time out will last for one (1) minute, and may only be called by a team during a stoppage of play, including at the start of a period. If a coach has not used his time out during regulation, he may still use it during an OT period, but not during a shootout. The game officials are responsible for the accuracy of the time, time outs, penalties and score.

6. OVERTIME - Should a game end in a tie during the regular season or a play-off game (not including Championship Games - see below), there shall be a five (5) minute 3 on 3 sudden death overtime period, with stopped clock, immediately following the end of the game. The first team to score a goal during this period wins the game. If after the five (5) minute sudden death period the game remains a tie, then the following shoot-out procedures are in effect. The teams will not change ends for the overtime period, or shoot-out. If a penalty is called teams will play 3 on 2.

A shoot-out is a round of play that is conducted by three (3) players from each team. The shootout will be conThe home team chooses who shall begin the shoot-out, and the shoot-out continues until the six (6) original shooters have completed their attempts (if necessary to determine the winner). At the end of the first round (6 shooters), the number of goals scored is totaled and the team with the greatest number of goals is declared the winner of the game. If the shoot-out ends in a tie, it shall continue in sudden death format with 1-shooter from each team, per round, until a winner is declared using NEW shooters from the bench. No player may shoot twice until everyone who is eligible has shot. If, however, one team has fewer players eligible for the shootout than its opponent, both teams may select from among the players who have already shot, once the smaller roster has been completed. This procedure would continue until the team with fewer players has again used all eligible shooters. If a player has time remaining on a penalty at the end of the sudden death 5-min. OT period, that player is ineligible to participate in the shoot-out. Goals scored during any shoot-out do not count toward an individual player or the team’s goals scored statistics. Both teams will shoot at the parking lot side of the rink.

Should a game end in a tie during a Championship game, there shall be a fifteen (15) minute sudden death overtime period with running clock immediately following the end of the game. The overtime period in the championship game will be four on four not three on three as the other overtimes. The first team to score a goal during this sudden death period wins the game. If after the fifteen (15) minute period ends the game remains a tie, then another fifteen (15) minute sudden death overtime period with running clock will be played. This shall continue until a goal is scored and a winner was determined.

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E. STOPPAGE OF GAME

1. If the official deems it necessary to stop the game for any reason (i.e. safety or weather, etc.) and the game is not resumed on the same day, the following rules shall apply for replaying the game.

a. If the game is stopped at any time prior to the end of the first period, the entire game will be replayed at a later date, regardless of the score, from the beginning.

b. If the game is stopped at any time after the end of the first period, the game will resume from the time of stoppage with the score and stats carried over from where it left off.

2. Rainout Policy

If a game or games are rained out (or postponed for other rink issues, broken glass, etc., they will be made up on the next available weekday non-game night, and the scheduled practices for that night at the RRSP rink will be cancelled for the make-up game(s).

In the event of rain, the President and Vice President will make a determination regarding game cancellation by 3:00pm. The Vice President will contact the Director of Officials and Scheduler for reassignment. The President will contact the School League Director(s) who will have the responsibility to notify all impacted coaches. It will be the coaching staff’s responsibility to notify their respective players of cancellations.

F. GAME NIGHT RINK SETUP—League Responsible

1. Scorekeepers are responsible for blowing off and sweeping the rink, and setting up the PA, scoreboard controller box and first aid kit, and nets.

2. Each game night, one (1) stat keeper and one (1) time keeper.

3. All score personnel shall be TVIHA Board approved.

G. OFFICIALS

1. All games shall be officiated by the two official system. If an official is going to be late and it is agreed to by both coaches, a game may start with one official.

2. All HS games shall be officiated by officials 18 yrs. or older. If an official is currently in HS, they shall not be eligible to officiate.

3. All MS games shall have at least one adult official on crew. In the event of an emergency, (late arrival cannot get an adult, injury, etc.) two junior officials may be used.

4. Championship series shall have three officials

5. Officials shall be selected by the school committee with the approval of the TVIHA BOD.

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G. PLAYERS’ AND PENALTY BENCHES

1. Only players in full uniform and coaching staff (up to a maximum of three for School League teams) shall be permitted to occupy the bench area. Players on the roster that are not suited up to play must have a hockey helmet and a team jersey on in order to be on the bench. No one under the age of 18 shall be in the bench areas that are not on the player roster or part of the coaching staff.

2. Before and during any school games, coaches are not allowed on the playing surface unless directed by the referee.

3. Teams are responsible for cleanliness and safety of the bench area and the areas where teams are dressing and undressing before and after the games.

4. Teams must wait until all players have exited from the bench area before entering for the next game.

5. Any team is subject to dismissal from the league (for the remainder of the season) if the player bench empties during an altercation or to start an altercation.

6. Any injured player, not suited up for the game shall wear their jersey and helmet while on the bench.

H. STANDINGS

1. Points shall be awarded as follows:

● Regulation and OT/SO Win - two points

● Regulation Tie and OT/SO Loss - one point

● Regulation Loss - zero points

2. Standings / Tie Breakers

a. To determine the ranking of teams, the following rules shall apply:

● Total Points awarded during the season

b. If two or more teams have the same number of points in the standings, the following tie-breakers apply:

1) Total number of Wins in the standings (Regular and OT/Shoot Wins combined)

2) Total number of Wins (Regular and OT/Shoot Wins) in “head-to-head” play between the tied teams

3) Total number of Point Standings awarded between the teams in head to head play between the tied teams

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4) Lowest total number of goals against for the season5) Highest total number of goals scored for the season

I. PLAY-OFFS AND CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES FORMAT – NOTE: This section must be edited each season for the specific number of teams in each division

All play-off games are single elimination games, except the Championship series. Championship series is best 2 out of 3 games, with the exception of the High School JV division, which will play a one game Championship.

Depending on the number of teams the Committee and Board may decide to split the playoffs into two divisions. The two divisions will be the A and B divisions. The A division will play for the championship and the B division will play for a similar championship. The B division can be a mix of varsity and junior varsity teams at the discretion for the committee and board.

1. Play-off format example: 7 team division

Round 1: Quarterfinal – single game elimination

Game #1 – 4 vs. 5 division seedGame #2 – 3 vs. 6 division seedGame #3 – 2 vs. 7 division seed#1 Seed has bye to Semifinal

Round 2: Semifinal - single game elimination

Game #5 – 3rd highest remaining winner vs. 2nd highest remaining winner from Round 1Game #6 – lowest remaining winner from Round 1 vs #1 seed

Round 3: Championship Series -best of 3 with winner awarded after 2 wins Games #7, 8, 9 (if necessary) - winners of Semi-final Round

2. Play-off format example: 5 team division

Round 1: Division Quarterfinal - single game elimination Game #1 - 4 vs. 5 division seed

Round 2: Division Semifinal – single game elimination

Game #2 – 2 vs. 3 division seed Game #3 – 1 division seed vs. winner of Qualification Game

Round 2: Division Championship Series -best of 3 with winner awarded after 2 wins Games #4, 5, 6 (if necessary) - winners of Division Semi-final Round

3. Playoff-off format example: 4 Team division

Round 1: Division semifinal - Singles game elimination

Game 1 #1-4Game 2 #2-3

Round 2: Division Championship Series- best of 3 with winner awarded after 2 wins

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Game 1 winners of round 1Game 2 winners of round 1

Game 3 winners of round 1, if necessary

J. Additional Rules

If the league determines that anytime during the season that issues are arising from noncompliance of these procedures and or noncompliance with the Codes of Conduct by any players/coaches and or spectators, the following additional rules and procedures shall go into effect: 1.  When the game ends, clock at 00:00, all players on their respective benches shall remain on their benches until instructed by the officials in charge that it is OK to come onto the rink to have the final game handshake. It is the Head Coaches responsibility to ensure that their players remain on their bench. Should players immediately come onto the rink without the officials OK, your team shall start the next game one player down as you will be assessed a bench minor penalty. The game officials have the right to skip the handshake if they feel it will create more problems.

2. All rink doors shall remain closed until the handshake is completed and all teams have cleared their benches of debris and equipment. No team shall enter the rink until the existing teams have exited and the officials and or PA announcer has signaled/announced that the new teams can come onto the rink.

   3.  Scorers bench. The only people allowed in the scorer box during a game are: Scorers, Officials and Board Members who need to be there. We need to cut down on how many people are in the box at one time.

 4.  If there is a parent from your team that is causing a distraction, participating in a verbal exchange with another player, official, parent and or Member of the TVIHA Board, and an official has to take time to handle this occurrence, the game will not be stopped and the clock will continue to run. No time will be replaced on the clock.

  5.  All spectators are going to be asked to watch the game from the top step or on the hill behind the benches and or bleachers. The only people who should be on the lower concrete area behind the player’s benches should be teams getting ready for their game (this will be marked out with caution tape). Please advise your parents that when asked to move they move. We will not drop the puck until this area is clear. If this creates a big delay in happening, then the third game will not hit completion time and that game will end at 9:50pm regardless of the score. If the game is still tied then each team will get one point. No conversation on this.

MVP Committee Members for the 2020 season are;

Middle School Martin LaRouch, __________________ __________________ __________________

High School Martin LaRouch, _________________ __________________ __________________

Elementary Martin LaRouch, __________________ __________________ __________________

Disciplinary Committee

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MS BOD Jim McCann, SLC Mike DeCello, Coach

HS BOD Jim McCann, SLC Mike DeCello, Coach

School League Committee: School Director, advisory only Chris Luckert (tie vote)

Mike DeCello, Jim Day, Craig Chyrak, Brent Moonen

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SUGGESTION FORM

If you have a suggestion to help make this league better, use this form and forward to your Divisional Director for implementation and discussion for the next seasons play by the school league committee.

NAME: __________________________________________________

TEAM ____________________________________

DESCRIPTION_________________________________________________________________

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