Manitoba Lightning Tournament
Rules (page 2):
CAA Rules will
govern the following:19.)
Tie In Standings
To determine final team standings in the
event of a tie, the following criteria shall be used:
1.) The winner of the game(s) between the two tied teams shall be
deemed the winner. The tie breaker is eliminated if there are
multiple teams tied.
2.) If still tied, the team
with the least goals against shall be deemed the winner
3.) If still tied, the team with the most goals shall be deemed the
winner
4.) If still tied, the team which scored the
first goal in the game between each other shall be deemed the
winner.
20.)
Icing
Regular icing rules apply, the no touch rule is in
effect. Two line off sides will not be called. There will be no
centre line.
21.)
Body Checking
Full contact
is allowed at the following age groups; 1991, 1992, 1990, 1989, 1988,
1987, 1986, 1985 (Female Division excluded).
22.)
Slap Shots
Will be allowed in all levels.
23.)
Stick Measurements
Absolutely no stick measuring at any time.
24.)
Timeouts
Each team will be allowed a 30 second time out per
game.
25.)
Injury
Should an injury occur during straight time, i.e. when
the Mercy Rule is in effect, the clock will stop only at the
discretion of the referee. In the opinion of the referee, if the
injury to the player is mild in nature, the clock will continue to
run. If the injury is more serious and medical aid is required, the
referee will have the clock stopped until the injury to the player
has been dealt with. If in the opinion of the referee, should a team
deliberately abuse a rule, the clock will continue to run,
regardless of the situation.
26.)
Coincidental Penalties
If coincidental penalties are called
NEITHER team will play shorthanded.
27.)
Penalties
A player will be removed from the remaining time of
that game after he has been assessed his 4th minor penalty.
28.)
Fighting
If a fight occurs, all skaters on the ice must
proceed immediately to their respective bench or to a neutral area
as determined by an on ice official. Goaltenders must not leave
their crease unless told to do so by an ice official. Players and
team officials on the bench must not go on to the ice during an
altercation, unless requested to do so by the officials in charge.
Violation of this rule may result in a 2 game suspension for all
involved.
29.)
Checking from Behind
A player may receive either 2 or a 5
minute penalty at the discretion of the referee. If a 2 minute
penalty is assessed the player will NOT receive a game misconduct
but shall be assessed a 10 minute misconduct, and will remain in the
game. If a 5 minute penalty is assessed the player will sit out the
balance of that game. If a checking from behind occurs in the last
have of the third period and the player is assessed a 5 minute
penalty, the player will have to sit out the balance of that game as
well as the balance of the next game. If an injury results from any
checking from behind, the player will receive a 5 minute match
penalty and a game misconduct. Upon completion of the game the
tournament committee will decide if further action is required. CAHA
rules will apply.
30.)
Match Penalty / Gross Misconduct
Any player assessed a match
penalty (a deliberate attempt to injure, by spearing, butt ending,
slashing, cross checking, etc. i.e. a gross misconduct) will be
subject to the tournament committee ruling immediately following a
game.
31.)
Awards
All participants in each category will receive an
award for participating in the tournament.
32.)
Protests
Protests will only be allowed when the eligibility
of a player is in question under the following circumstances. If the
athlete plays in an age division where he/she is too old. Protests
must be filed in writing and be accompanied by a $200.00 cash
deposit, which is only refundable if the protest is successful. All
protests will be dealt with by the committee, within 3 hours of
filing the appeal. Teams found in violation of these rules will
result in the athlete being disqualified for the rest of the
tournament. The team in violation will have all their games that
resulted in a win or a tie reduce to a loss of 1 - 0 and all their
points in the standings will be reduced to 0. Teams affected who
lost points or tied against the team in violation will receive
an official score of 1 - 0 and receive 2 points. Under no
circumstances will protests be allowed after the round robin portion
of the tournament is over. All other protests will not be allowed.
The tournament committee reserves the right to adjust the playing
time of any and all games. All teams affected will be advised of the
time adjustment. The tournament committee has the right to suspend
play in any game.
33.)
Tournament Committee
Joyce Webinger, Larry Frykas, Bruce Woodward, Gord Dowhanm, Murray Pearson,
Keith Findley, Cal Rous.
34.)
Referee In Chief
Steve Probert.
35.)Tournament
Chairman
Larry Frykas.
36.)
Protocol
No family member/parents and players are allowed to
approach tournament officials with questions or comments. All
enquiries go through team manager. Any parents/family members and
fans that become disrespective during a game, will be removed from
the arena. If the officials decide to stop the game in this case and
the identified person refuses to leave the arena, the game will be
defaulted. The team, the individual in question belongs to or
represents will be credited with a 1 - 0 loss.
37.)
Rosters
Once your team roster has been submitted to the
tournament, you will be able to change this up and until your first
game. When you have filled out the initial game sheet of the
tournament, this will be deemed as your final roster. No changes can
be made after your first game.
38.)
General Tournament Rules
- All teams must carry a
minimum of $2 million liability.
- All teams are guaranteed
a minimum of 5 games.
39.
Parents and Fans (please read)
The Manitoba Lightning AAA
Hockey Challenge and the CSHA promote good sportsmanship by male and
female athletes, coaches, and spectators. We request your
cooperation by supporting the participants and the officials in a
positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments, or other
intimidating actions directed at officials, athletes, coaches, or
team representives shall not be tolerated and are grounds for
removal from the site and if needed, additional disciplinary action.
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