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Bantam A & B Rules
Rules A & B Divisions
Bantam Classic Tournament
Rules & Regulations
1. All games will consist of three 15 minute stop-time periods. Two minute rest between periods; the rink will be resurfaced every 2 periods.
2. All tie games will be decided as follows:
· a. All games - Goalies remain in net throughout. No resurface. If after regulation the game remains tied, after a three minute rest period, play teams will play one 5-minute sudden death overtime 5 on 5. If the game is still tied after 1st overtime, a 5-on-5 shootout will determine the outcome of the game. If still tied a 1 on 1 sudden death shootout will determine the outcome of the game.
3. The red line icing rule will be enforced.
4. A 6 goal lead will result in running time in the 3rd period. The clock will stop on injuries and penalties only.
5. Each team will receive a 5 minute warm-up prior to each game. Please have your players at the game site 1/2 hour before your game time for locker assignments and game announcements. Teams need to be ready to play 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time in case the tournament schedule is running ahead.
6. All referee's decisions are final; any protests will be decided by the referee-in-chief and the head of the rules committee. Game final scores WILL NOT be overturned or changed under any circumstances except for the use of an illegal player.
7. The top team in the bracket is the home team and will wear light jerseys.
8. Please give the score keeper an accurate roster prior to each game.
9. OBSCENITIES, UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT; DAMAGE TO FACILITIES OR PHYSICAL ABUSE BY ANY COACH OR PLAYER WILL RESULT IN A TOURNAMENT SUSPENSION.
10. OBSCENITIES, UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT OR PHYSICAL ABUSE BY ANY PARENT OR TEAM REPRESENTATIVE TOWARD A TOURNAMENT OR ON ICE OFFICIAL WILL RESULT IN EJECTION OF INDIVIDUAL AND MAY RESULT IN A TEAM TOURNAMENT SUSPENSION.
11. If your team is not on the ice ready to play within 5 minutes of the game time, the game will be forfeited by the team.
12. Mouth guards will be worn by ALL players for all warmups and games. Helmets and face masks will be worn by ALL PLAYERS while on bench.
13. No Air horns, horns, bells or whistles allowed in Arenas during Tournament. Play will be stopped and not continued until object is removed from arena. Bench minor for unsportsman like conduct may be assessed to offending team (see # 10).
14. USA Hockey rules will be used EXCEPT for those stated above.
