House league Rules
1) Teams
Teams will be set at the beginning of each season. The Division Convener will set the number of teams based on the total number of players registered. The players will then be, evaluated and distributed equally amongst the teams. (ladies division to be exempt from this process) The Division Convener will do their best to create teams of equal ability and reserves the right to move players from team to team up to Dec. 31st, to help balance the teams. Each House League division shall comprise a sufficient number of teams as are necessary to accommodate the registered players for each division. Such numbers of teams are to be of a quantity to permit equal scheduling of games during the playing season.
Players are eligible to play in one division only, unless otherwise approved by WNGHA executive.
A latecomer to the House League will be placed on a neutral team, if possible, for evaluation and before being placed on her final team.
All registered players must have paid their WNGHA registration fees prior to the commencement of the WNGHA season. Any player who has not paid her registration fees by the commencement of the regular season will not be permitted to play until such time as the outstanding fees are paid.
2) Player Eligibility/Age Groupings
The WNGHA will follow the same age categories as set out in the OWHA Handbook. Birth dates for playing seasons will be designated as of December 31st
Tyke, Novice, Atom, Peewee, Bantam, Midget, Intermediate and Senior (ladies)
3) Alcohol/drugs
YOU CANNOT STEP ON THE ICE IF YOU HAVE BEEN DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES or Under the influence of illegal or Non-Prescription drugs. WE ARE UNDER THE OWHA SANCTIONING, THEY ARE INSURING YOU. IF ALCOHOL /DRUGS ARE INVOLVED YOU WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE OWHA INSURANCE. ANY OFFICIAL (TRAINER, REF OR COACH) HAS THE RIGHT TO ASK YOU TO LEAVE THE ICE IF YOU HAVE CONSUMED ALCOHOL/DRUGS.
4) Coach/Bench Staff
Please refer to Coaching Staff Policy
Note: ALL PERSONS ON THE BENCH MUST BE 16 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
5) WNGHA FAIR PLAY
Slap Shots
Are permitted for Tyke through to Intermediate.
NO SLAP SHOTS! In the Ladies House League.This is a recreation house league for ladies. Any player that takes a slap shot or Pretends to, will receive a 2 minute penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Body Checking
This is a No Body Checking league, and Body Checking is prohibited for all age levels.
Multiple Penalties in a Game/Suspensions
Players that get 3 penalties in one game will be ejected from the game.
If a player is ejected from 3 games in a season they will be suspended for 3 games
Any intentional hit or intent to injure (as given by a referee) another player will result in suspension as outlined in the OWHA handbook.
This is a recreational league for all players. The players are here to have fun and enjoy the sport. Most players do have to work or attend school in the morning and injuries received through intent are not acceptable.
Fair Play, Fun, Excellence, Good Citizenship, Integrity & Honesty, Equity
6) Pick up players
Pick Up players are not allowed under any circumstances. An exemption may be granted for GOALIES only and must be pre-approved by the Division Convener. Teams must have six (6) players to have a legitimate game. Any team having fewer than six (6) players will forfeit the game by a score of 6 – 0. As per CHA Rules
7) Play offs Games
All house league teams will qualify for playoffs and Championship Day. The division Convener will set the playoff format each year. In the event of ties we will use the same tie breaking rules as set out in the OWHA handbook. Teams will NOT be allowed to use call-ups. Teams that show up with 6 or less players will forfeit the game by a score of 6-0.
8) Ice Time
WNGHA will provide sufficient ice for each team Tyke to Midget to a 1-hour practice and a 1hour game per week shared with another team. Ladies House league team will receive 1 hour per week, shared with another team. Players may not remove any equipment prior to returning to the dressing room at the completion of the game or practice. Players may not step on the ice until the Zamboni is off the ice and the doors are closed. At the completion of the game, teams must exit the ice promptly under the direction of the referees
House league is to be a fun recreational sport and all players pay the same fees. Therefore all coaches and players are to do their very best to ensure that ALL players receive an equal amount of ice time. Teams must play their players in rotation. When a violation of this rule is noted, the proper rotation will immediately be re-established. For repeated violations, the coach will be referred to the Division Convener / 1st VP.
9) Game Sheets
The game sheet is a legal document and requires that all players sign it prior to each game. If a players is absent, injured or under suspension it must be marked beside their name. The OWHA may request a copy of the game sheets at any time especially in the case of suspensions or injuries. All Players are insured by Hockey Canada and again they may request a copy of the game sheet in respect to all insurance claims. Under NO circumstances is anyone to sign for another player.
10) Referees
Referees are to be assigned by the referee scheduler when notify by the Division Convener. All attempts will be made to use OWHA certified Refs.
11) Game Length
All house league games will be stop time with period lengths of 10 –10 – 12. The home teams will be responsible for the timekeepers.
Ladies division exception – If a timekeeper is not available they may use period lengths of 10-15-15 running time.
12) Goalies
If a goaltender is injured or becomes sick during the game and is unable to continue, the team is allowed fifteen (15) minutes to dress a player and resume the game. As per CHA rules.
Created: January 26, 2009
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