RULES AND GENERAL INFORMATION 2012-13
THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PLAYERS. THE FOLLOWING ARE MAJOR POINTS THE S.P.H.L. WOULD LIKE TO EMPHASIZE. WE BELIEVE THAT IF ALL PARTICIPANTS KEEP THESE IDEAS IN MIND, EVERYONE WILL BENEFIT AND ENJOY THEIR SPORTS PARK EXPERIENCE.
TEAM REPRESENTATIVE
The Team Representative (Captain) will be responsible for communicating with League Officials and Coordinators. All inquiries are to be made through the Team Representative. In the event of a Team Rep being absent from a game, the team must designate someone to fulfill these requirements. GAME TIME STARTS
Teams are to be dressed and ready to play with their completed game sheet at their assigned time. Should a team not have six (6) players dressed and ready to play, the clock will be started and the offending team will be assessed one (1) minor penalty for each three-minute delay. Should the clock run down six (6) minutes the game will be automatically defaulted. Game sheet must be present with the timekeeper at the start of the 1st periodFor goalies that are late; there will be no extra time allotted to wait for goaltenders to get dressed, the clock will run and the game will start with 6 skaters. If the team without a goalie allows a 4 goal spread at any time, the game will end. If the goalie is injured in the play-offs and the team does not have a back-up dressed, that team is granted the option of dressing a skater (10 minutes) or using a goaltender from their own division, or a goalie from a lower division. A League Department Representative must approve this. LENGTH OF GAMES
All League games must be completed in the 50mins playing play allotted for league games. Games are 32 minutes (stop time).The Timekeeper will start the clock at the scheduled game time with 15 minutes on the clock. The timer will continue to run until the first stoppage in the 1st period. 1st Period -3mins warm-up, 12mins play time (stop time)2nd Period – 10mins (stop time)3rd Period – 10mins (stop time)OT – simultaneous single shooter sudden shoot-out (first goal differential declares winner)***The game clock will continue to run during fights and major scuffles as determined by the Game Officials. The game clock will run until such time the Referee is able to assess the required penalties or continue the play. *** In unforeseen circumstances the League Department Representative has the right to implement a straight time format. (3mins warm up, 1st-22 minutes, 2nd- 22 minutes). Game Officials are instructed to adhere to the following guidelines in order to ensure games are kept on time. The clock shall commence at the closing of the Zamboni gates. Teams are not allowed on the ice until the Zamboni gates are closed.
The referee will blow the whistle at 13 minutes giving players one minute to clear the ice and get ready for the face-off.
The Referee will drop the puck at center ice at the 12:00 minute mark and the clock will run regardless if the teams are ready or not until the first stoppage of play in the game.***THE REFEREE OBTAINS THE RIGHT TO RUN THE CLOCK OR CALL THE GAME IF THE GAME IS BECOMING DANGEROUS TO THE SAFETY OF THE PLAYERS AS WELL AS THE OFFICIALS. ***
DEFAULTED GAMES
Any defaulted games during the regular season will result in a 3-0 score. The ice time will be provided to the teams to scrimmage but the officials are not obligated to referee a defaulted game. If a team defaults more than once due to a lack of players they will be subject to a $150.00 fine. GAME SHEETS
The Team Representative from each team is responsible to ensure that the game sheet is completed accurately and honestly. The timekeeper is responsible for delivering the game sheet to the home team prior the start of the game, the home team is then responsible to deliver the game sheet to the visiting team’s dressing room before the Zamboni is completed resurfacing the ice. The game sheet must be delivered to the timer’s booth before the game. A) Each player is required to print legibly their own name with their jersey # on the game sheet in the spaces provided.B) Should any player arrive late for a game, such player must report to the timer’s booth and complete the game sheet before they participate in the game. Players must arrive ready to play by the start of the 3rd period to be eligible to participate in the game.C) Should a player fail to sign the game sheet and participate in a goal, the goal will be disallowed and his team may be assessed a bench minor. D) All players must have completed a waiver form either online or with the League Office prior to participating in any Sports Park League.E) Any player who has NOT signed the game sheet by the beginning of the second period may be penalized for failing to do so. F) Players must print and sign their name and jersey number on the game sheet. Any points accumulated by a player who has not clearly printed and signed their name on the game sheet will not be recorded in league statistics. If the required game sheet is not present and completed in full, the game clock will continue to run until three minutes of the first period has been delayed. At this time, the offending team will be assessed a 2 minute Delay of Game penalty. If the first period is delayed by seven minutes, then the game will be cancelled and the Referee will note a forfeit on the game sheet to the offending team. PLAYERS
Players must be at least 19 years of age prior to the start of the season to participate in the league. In 30+ divisions all players must be at least 30 years of age at the start of the season unless they receive league approval. All teams will be allowed to carry two players on their roster between the ages of 25-30 (including their goalie). All remaining players must be 30 years of age or older. PROPER IDENTIFICATION MUST BE SUPPLIED BY ALL PLAYERS.
Players must provide photo identification containing their signature upon request by the League. If the player cannot produce proper identification within ten minutes, the team will automatically default the game.
EQUIPMENT
Players must wear CSA approved helmets and goalie masks. If a player/goalie loses his helmet at any time, play may be stopped at the discretion of the official. If a player loses his helmet he must either put it back on immediately or go the bench for a change. Helmets must also have proper chin straps.HELMET (LOSS OF):
If a helmet is removed from a player’s head while on the ice surface, that player must immediately either replace the helmet and properly fasten the chin-strap or proceed to the player’s bench immediately without becoming involved in the play. Failure to do so will result in a minor penalty. OFFICIAL ROSTERS & WAIVER FORM
All players must sign the Official Roster/Waiver Form prior to playing their first game. Any changes to the roster will be permitted until the last regular season game. The roster sheet requires a clearly printed name, a home phone number, birth date, address and the player’s signature. Each team will be allowed a maximum of twenty players, including goalkeepers. Players who are not listed on the Official Roster will not be eligible for play-off contention. Players added to the roster sheet must sign it before participating in a game. It is recommended that teams have more than one goalie signed on their roster. For playoff eligibility only properly registered players will be permitted. See Playoff Policy & Procedures for player game requirements. This 2012-13 season a completed team roster form must be submitted to the League Department before the first game. Should a team need to add an additional player after the roster has been submitted, they may do so, permitted they fill out the team roster form prior to the game. Teams will not be permitted on the ice without a roster and waiver form submitted. Teams will be allowed to carry a maximum of 20 Players on their roster. Teams must ensure that only registered players play in any game throughout the season. If a player needs to be picked up before a game because your team is short, he must be approved prior to the game by a league official, however the player may have not played in an equal caliber league game on the same night. RINGER NOTE: Teams will not be able to “stack” their team at any point during the season. If a team brings out a “ringer” or unknown player that has not been approved by League Officials, League Management has the right to forfeit any and all points accumulated by that player for that game and a reassessment of the final results of the game may occur. 1. The League has run into situations in the past when a ‘ringer’ has signed in on the game sheet under the name of a team roster player. Should this player be detected by a League Official, the game will be an automatic default and the Team Rep will serve a two game suspension.2. If the ‘ringer’ involves himself in an infraction during the course of the game that results in a suspension, then the Team Rep will serve the suspension, in addition to the two game suspensions.3. Should the ‘ringer’ sign the game sheet under his own name or a fictitious one and it is detected by the League Official, the game will be defaulted to the opposing team and the League at their discretion will suspend the Team Rep for two games.4. If the ‘ringer’ involves himself in an infraction during the course of the game that results in a suspension, the League at their discretion will choose a player on the roster to serve the suspension. ***Please note that falsifying personal information can result in suspension or ejection from the league. In case of protest, players must provide a photo identification containing their signature. Any non-regular roster players that are going to participate in games must complete a waiver form supplied by the league***NEW RULE WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER WINTER 2012-13 SEASON Should a non-rostered player be used, the team is in automatic default of the game and any subsequent games an ineligible player is used. In order to control player eligibility for playoffs only players who sign the game sheet and participate in the game will qualify for eligibility. Violation of player participation rules should result in a default for the offending team. If both teams, involved in the same game, violate these rules, both teams will be defaulted, and no points will be awarded. SWEATERS
A) It is recommended that teams have 2 sets of team jerseys at all times, but this is not mandatory. The Sports Park is not responsible for providing a separate set of jerseys should two teams be wearing the same colours. B) If there is a conflict in jersey colors, it will be the responsibility of the VISITING TEAM to change jerseys (Visiting team is the second team listed on the schedule and score sheet). Again, these jerseys will need to be the same colours and have numbers on the back of each of them. DRESSING-ROOMS
Dressing-room must be vacated within 30 minutes after the completion of the game. This will allow the staff to sweep the room and make it available to the next team. Failure to do so will result in your gear being removed by Sports Park Staff.A) All teams are responsible for securing their own dressing rooms. Cambridge Sports Park will not be responsible for any losses from dressing rooms.B) Please use the garbage cans provided to keep the rooms as clean as possible for your fellow league members. Teams will be held responsible for any damages resulting to rooms while in their use.C) There are to be NO alcoholic beverages or smoking in the dressing rooms! Failure to follow this rule may result in expulsion from the league. ICE RESURFACING
Teams must remain off the ice during the flooding and remain there until the Zamboni gates are closed. Violation of this safety rule may result in a delay or cancellation of the game. Players from offending teams will forfeit the game and subsequent disciplinary actions may occur. FIRST AID KIT
It is suggested that each team have a First Aid Kit on the bench during the games. The arena maintains a supply of first aid material; however Sports Park staff is not always available to dispense the needed material. FINANCIAL POLICY:
Teams must pay an initial determined deposit in order to guarantee a spot in Sports Park Leagues. The Team Representative is responsible for strictly following the League payment plan. LEAGUE ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID IN WEEKLY INSTALLMENTS AND PAID IN FULL BY WEEK 5 OR THE TEAM WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PLAY UNTIL FULL PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE. The League reserves the right to cancel games due to financial delinquency without make-up or compensation. PLAYERS REGISTERING AS “INDIVIDUALS” ARE REQUIRED TO PAY THE FULL LEAGUE FEE BEFORE THE FIRST GAME. Any team or individual ejected due to financial delinquency, rough play, or failure to abide by Sports Park rules and regulations is still accountable for outstanding League fees. THERE IS AN AUTOMATIC $50.00 SURCHARGE ON ALL NSF CHEQUES. AWARDS
Only players who have participated in the required number of games to be eligible for playoffs will receive an award. The maximum # of awards guaranteed per team is 15. FINANCIAL DELINQUENCY
Teams that do not maintain payments as outlined by the League payment schedule may be suspended or expelled from the League with no refund for payment already received. There will be a $200 late fee assessed to teams that are not paid in full by the financial planned outlined in the brochure. REGULAR SEASON PLACEMENT TIE BREAKING SYSTEM
At the decision of League Executives, any team may be realigned into a more appropriate division at any time during the regular season. LEAGUE STATISTICS (Regular season):
In the regular season, teams will be ranked by total points. If two or more teams are tied, standings will be decided by most wins. If teams are tied the following formats will be used to determine team rankings. TWO TEAMS1) The games the teams played against each other will determine the winner (team with the most points)2) If tied the goal spread against each other will determine the winner.Example: Team ‘A’ has 10 goals for and 5 goals against = +5 Team ‘B’ has 5 goals for and 10 goals against = -5Therefore, Team ‘A’ will place higher in the standings.3) If tied, the team with the most wins.4) If tied, the team with the least losses.5) If tied, the team with the least ties.6) If tied, highest average based on the following formula: ‘Goals for’ divided by ‘Goals against’ Example: Team ‘A’ has 10 goals for and 5 goals against =2.00 Team ‘B’ has 11 goals for and 6 goals against =1.83 Therefore, Team ‘A’ will be placed higher in the standings.7) If tied, least goals scored in all regular season games8) If tied, most goals scored in all regular season games9) Most shut outs10) If tied, League Executive will determine winner. THREE + TEAMS1) Team with the most wins overall.2) If tied, team with the least losses.3) If tied, team with the least ties.4) If tied, highest average based on the following formula: ‘Goals for’ divided by ‘Goals against’ Example: Team ‘A’ has 10 goals for and 5 goals against =2.00 Team ‘B’ has 11 goals for and 6 goals against =1.83 Team ‘C’ has 14 goals for and 12 goals against = 1.17 Therefore, Team ‘A’ will be placed higher in the standings.5) If tied, least goals scored in all regular season games6) If tied, most goals scored in all regular season games7) Most shut outs8) If tied, the executive will make the decision regarding the winner. PLAY-OFF POLICY & PROCEDURES Playoff Format
The playoff format will be posted at a later time. Playoff Overtime
To be determined when the playoff format is decided upon by the League Department. Playoff Eligibility
A) Winter 2012 – 13 Players must participate in a minimum of 9 regular season games to be eligible for play-offs.B) Summer League Players must participate in a minimum of 6 regular season games to be eligible for play-offs.C) Winter League Players must participate in a minimum of 9 regular season games to be eligible for play-offs.D) Any team averaging more than 15 minutes in penalties per game over the course of the regular season will not be eligible for post season play. E) If a player is injured during the season, the Team Representative may add his name to the game sheet with injured in brackets next to the injured parties’ name. That player will get credit for participation in the game for eligibility purposes, to maximum of 3 games. ***NEW after 2012-13 Winter Season *** There will be no exceptions made for players who are absent for games due to sickness or injury. Games missed under these circumstances will not count towards playoff eligibility. *** F) Goalkeepers need not have played in required number of games, but they do have to play in 1 regular season game and be listed & signed on the team roster. With permission from the League Department, teams may use a goalie from another team in their own division, or from a lower division in the same league. Any goalie substitution in the playoffs must be approved by the League Department, prior to game day. Failure to do so will result in a default. G) It is the responsibility of the team rep to ensure that online statistics are accurate. Any corrections or adjustments must be forwarded via email to league management in a timely manner. Changes will not be made after the end of the last regular season game. H) All players must carry photo identification during the playoffs and make it available when requested by League Officials for purpose of determining eligibility. I) PROTESTING PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
Any team wishing to lodge a formal protest for an illegal player or anything else related to eligibility must do so before the start of the 2nd period of the game. The Team Representative must inform the League Department Representative, and/or the Referee of his intent to protest. After the game the team must immediately submit a fee of $150.00 (cheque not acceptable). If the team loses the protest, they will forfeit the $150.00 fee. The deposit will be refunded should the protesting team win the protest. League officials will review the circumstances surrounding the protest and contact the Team Representatives within 48 hours. All decisions are final and are not subject to review/appeal. The fee of $150.00 can only be paid by cash or credit card and must be in the hands of the League Executives immediately following the game before the protest takes place. J) PLAYOFF FORMAT
Determined before the conclusion of the regular season. Playoff Defaults
Any defaulted games during the play-off season will result in a 5-0 score. GAME RULES ALL CARHA RULES ARE IN EFFECT AND WILL BE ENFORCED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. DURING THE COURSE OF THE GAME, THE REFEREE’S DECISION IS FINAL. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS
All game Officials will be assigned by the Coordinators of the Sports Park.
CONVERSING WITH OFFICIALS
Referees may address players concerns to a “limit” as long it does not interfere with the continuance of the game. Players are not allowed to come off the bench to discuss an official’s call and the referee is under no obligation to converse with players during the game. DELIBERATE INJURY OF AN OFFICIAL (including intent without physical contact)Any player who commits such an offense is subject to automatic dismissal from the League without compensation. ABUSIVE LANGUAGE
Zero tolerance will be observed. A “Game Misconduct” penalty will be assessed by the referee in the event of abusive, foul language, and/or racially motivated behavior/comments toward any official, player, coach or other team official.COACHES
A maximum of 3 coaches are permitted on the player’s bench. Each coach must sign the game sheet and clearly indicate that they are acting as a coach. Suspended or ejected players are NOT permitted behind the bench.
ELIGIBILITY
Players will not be allowed to register on more then one team PER NIGHT this season as full time players. If a Team Representative would like to bring in a league player as a substitute, then they must have permission from the League Convener in charge. Opposing teams have the right to question a player if they are not on the roster. Should that player have not received permission to play, then they will be removed from that game. For playoffs, teams WILL NOT be allowed to bring in extra players not on their roster. GOALIE PENALTIESIf a goalie is ejected from a game and there is no backup goalie immediately ready to play, the game will be an official default against that goaltenders team.A) Any major, match or fighting penalties assessed to a goalkeeper will result in an automatic game ejection-- same rules as per playersB) A goaltender receiving 3 minor penalties will be permitted to finish the game at the referee’s discretion, but will automatically be suspended for the next game. FAIR PLAY / SPORTSMENSHIP RULES
The game will be played with a runtime clock if the score in the 3rd period with 5minutes remaining is greater then a 4 goal differential, the clock will only revert to stop time if the score becomes a 3 goal differential, runtime will then commence again if the goal differential becomes 4 goals. ***NEW RULE for Summer 2013***Runtime will commence if the goal differential is greater then 3 goals in the 3rd period with 5minutes remaining. No team or player will be credited for goals in excess of a 6 goal margin. All goals will be recorded on the game sheet, how ever the final score and stats will only reflect the 6 goals greater then losing team’s total score. ICING
Icing is automatic if a pass is initiated from the passer’s own blue-line and completely crosses the opposing goal-line.
TWO LINE PASS
There is no centre red line; therefore 2 line passes ARE permitted.
LINE CHANGES
Line changes must be completed in a timely fashion. Any delays may result in a delay of game penalty to the offending team or the implementation of the “hurry face-off” procedure. TIME OUT
One 30 second timeout will be permitted to each team during the regular season and playoffs.
***NEW after Winter 2012-13 Season 30 second time outs will only be permitted during playoff games, no longer during regular season games. INJURED GOALKEEPERIf the goalkeeper is injured during the course of play and is unable to continue, the team will be allowed ten (10) minutes to dress another goalkeeper if they don’t have one dressed on the bench. PENALTIES
Minor penalties assessed during stop time play will be 2 minutes. Major penalties assessed during stop time will be 5 minutes. Minor Penalties assessed during run-time play will be 3 minutes. Major penalties assessed during run-time play will be 7 minutes. All penalties will commence when regular play resumes.
DELAYED PENALTIES
If the referee signals a minor penalty or a bench minor penalty against a team that is short-handed by reason of one or more minor or bench minor penalties, and a goal is scored by the non-offending team before the whistle is blown, the goal shall be allowed and the player who is serving the first minor or bench minor will return to the ice while the signaled penalty shall be assessed and served in the normal manner.
MAJOR PENALTIES
Any major penalties will result in automatic ejection from the game. The penalized team will be permitted only one player substitution from the penalty box at a stoppage of play during the penalty.BODY CHECKING
This is a “NON-CONTACT” League. It is accepted that some incidental contact will result and that some is purely accidental. Nevertheless, players must be responsible for their own actions. Body checking is strictly prohibited and shall be penalized with a minor or major penalty at the referee’s discretion. STICK INFRACTIONS
Officials are to strictly enforce all stick violations regardless of whether they are accidental or not. POSSIBLE SUSPENSION MAY RESULT FROM ANY STICK INFRACTION. IT IS THE PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR STICK.
*** NEW after Winter 2012-13 Season***STICK SWINGING – Any player who swings their stick while attempting to knock the puck down above his shoulders whether he makes contact or not, will receive a 2 minute minor penalty. However, this penalty will only count as a 2 minute misconduct and will not put the team short-handed MATCH & MAJOR PENALTIES / GAME & GROSS MISCONDUCT / SUSPENSIONS SUSPENSIONSAny player that receives a suspension late in the season or during the playoffs resulting in a season ending suspension, will have that suspension carried into the following season summer or winter or whenever that player decides to return to the league. Any player that is suspended indefinitely over the course of the season must arrange to meet with league management prior to the start of the next season. Suspensions will be decided upon by the League Department after reviewing of the game report conducting an investigation into the incident. All suspensions are the decision of the League Manager and will communicate with the Team Representative. Any player receiving a penalty that may warrant a suspension must contact the League Office 519-622-4494 x15 48hrs prior to competing in his team’s next game. Players who are ejected from a game must go directly to the dressing room and are not permitted back to the player’s bench or near the ice surface. They must stay in the dressing room or leave the facility. Players who abuse this policy and get involved with the officials or players from the other team are subject to dismissal from the league. As there have been several situations involving suspended players while attending their team’s games, it is strongly suggested that such players avoid the Arena for the duration of the suspension. Should a suspended player be in attendance and become involved in a situation, he will be suspended from the League without compensation. GAME EJECTIONS- Entering the referee’s circle after being warned- Fighting- Unsportsmanlike conduct- Abusive language directed at an official- Third man into an altercation- Receiving three (3) penalties during the course of the game Example: minor, major, 10 minute misc. or any combination- A major penalty- Dropping your gloves or removing your helmet in an altercation All game misconducts and game ejections are subject to review by the League Department and further suspension may result to any player. League Officials who observes a suspend able offence that the referee happens to miss may assess an identified player or Team Representative suspensions. Any team/individual placed on suspension must be paid up in full prior to reinstatement. The League will make reasonable attempts to notify all Team Representatives of suspensions. MAJOR PENALTIES: (excluding fighting)1st Offence: Ejection from the game in progress & 1 game suspension2nd Offence: Ejection from the game in progress & 3 game suspensions3rd Offence: Ejection from the game in progress and expulsion from Sports Park League without compensation, subject to review before permitted to join future leagues. FIGHTING
Fighting and roughing will not be tolerated. By definition, one or more punches (gloves on or off) are constituted as a fight and penalties will be assessed at the discretion of the referee. At any time the League Coordinator may expel a player from a league for the rest of the season and playoffs resulting from a fight. The following suspensions will occur for a fighting major. These decisions are FINAL and not for debate.1st Offence: 1 game suspension
2nd Offence: 5 game suspension
3rd Offence: Expulsion from Sports Park League without compensation, subject to review before permitted to join future leagues. MATCH PENALTY1st Offence: A minimum of three (3) game suspensions.2nd Offence: Ejection from the game in progress and expulsion from Sports Park without compensation. GROSS MISCONDUCT1st Offence: Offending player will be ejected from the game in progress and receive a minimum one (1) game suspension.2nd Offence: Ejection from the game in progress and expulsion from Sports Park without compensation. MISCONDUCT PENALTIESPlayers assessed any type of misconduct penalties in the 3rd period are subject the League Department review and or automatic suspension. THREE PENALTY RULEPlayers receiving three (3) penalties: such as minor, major and misconduct, or any combination; during the course of the game will receive a game ejection.3 Body Checking Minor Penalties in 1 game – 1 game suspension ACCUMULATED SUSPENSIONSAny player who has accumulated six (6) games in suspension during the course of the season will have their case reviewed by the League Manager which could result in ejection from the League without compensation. League Management reserves the right to the final decision on any league suspensions and other issues. SUSPENSION APPEALS
Any major penalty will result in automatic expulsion from the game. Any suspension 4 games or more may be appealed by the Team Representative. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the League Manager. Upon review by the League Manager and his initial investigation, it will be determined whether there may be grounds for an appeal. The Sports Park management reserves the right to final decisions regarding suspensions. The Team Representative and/or the player involved will be informed as soon as a decision has been made. Under no circumstances will any expelled players or teams be reimbursed by the Sports Park. Any player who plays under suspension will be expelled from the Sports Park for the remainder of the season and the Playoffs. A team that allows a player who has been expelled to play will be placed on probation with pending expulsion. Any individual or team may be expelled without a formal warning. Team Representatives are responsible for monitoring their team roster and will be subject to suspension if using illegal players. DRUGS AND ALCOHOLAny player under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be ejected from the game. Teams are responsible for preventing this from happening. ***THE DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE CAMBRIDGE SPORTS PARK: TEAMS ARE REMINDED THAT IT IS ILLEGAL TO CONSUME ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CAMBRIDGE SPORTS PARK UNAUTHORIZED AREAS. IE: DRESSING ROOMS OR HALLWAYS, PARKING LOT THE POLICE HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER THESE PREMISES AT ANYTIME TO ISSUE A SUMMONS TO ANY PERSON DRINKING ALCOHOL IN AN UNAUTHORIZED AREA. TEAMS ARE ASKED TO CO-OPERATE WITH THIS LAW AND NOT DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ANY UNAUTHORIZED AREAS. SMOKINGThe Smoke – Free Ontario Act which came into effect May 31, 2006 prohibits smoking in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places in Ontario in order to protect workers and the public from the hazards of second – hand smoke. Under this Act, Cambridge Sports Park is considered to be a Smoke Free Facility. It is the responsibility of the Team Rep to make sure that all team members comply with the Act. If a team is caught smoking in the dressing room they will be subject to the following consequences:1st Offense – Warning Letter from Facility Management2nd Offense – Team Dismissal from league with no financial reimbursement REFUNDSThere will be no financial refunds to any team or player unless the league management feels that it is warranted. LEAGUE RIGHTS
THE LEAGUE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXPEL ANY TEAM THAT DOES NOT ADHERE TO LEAGUE POLICY OR PROCEDURES WITHOUT A REFUND.
STAFF RIGHTS
League Staff, Referees, and/or Off-Ice Officials reserve the right to cancel any game without making the game up. This includes cancellation if any team member is thought to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.