Kincardine Regional Silver Stick® Tournament Rules

This is an OMHA Sanctioned Tournament (Sanction number 11958)

     All teams must present their “OMHA Approved Team Roster”, or other governing body approved team roster or cards (example Alliance teams) and sign a Tournament Signature Sheet before participating in their first game, (please try to do so 45 minutes before first game).

All OMHA playing rules will apply plus the Silver Stick Tournament Rules as approved by the Committee

VERBAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE: Any team official, player, or parent found to be abusive toward ANY TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL, PARTICIPANT, VOLUNTEER, OR SPECTATOR, whether ON-ICE OR OFF will be expelled from further tournament participation or admission. Further, any attempt by any team official, player or parent to FURTHER verbally or physically intimidate any game official, tournament participant, tournament volunteer, or spectator will result in expulsion from the tournament of the entire team, with no refund of any tournament registration fees. The final decision regarding expulsion will be made by the Tournament Director and will not be negotiable once made. KMHA rents the arena buildings/facilities for these events and therefore has full legal rights in allowing or not allowing any persons’ access. Any problems in this area of the rules will be enforced by calling in the O.P.P.

     The use of powered air horns (AC electric, battery, compressed gas, crank handles, etc.) or any type of siren is strictly prohibited anywhere in the arenas. Human powered, trumpet style horns, cow bells, rattles, etc. are permitted, but respect for other person’s hearing is mandatory. We ask that common sense be used and the use of these devices is done so as to minimize discomfort to people nearby, (i.e. move to an area away from other spectators). 

EXTREME WEATHER

          This area of Ontario can experience extreme winter weather. In the case of extreme weather, the tournament director will monitor local conditions and make decisions on play or no play. There are many local accommodations available. Generally, teams are expected to arrive in time for games as long as the roads are not closed by the O.P.P. Very often there are alternate routes available. Hwy 21 in the Kincardine area gets closed a few times every winter, but there are alternate routes using “lakeshore” roads, or by going inland and traveling. If you are nervous about traveling at this time of year, please book some local accommodation. If roads are closed by the O.P.P. then teams are expected to obey these closures and use alternate routes. It may occur that early morning or late evening games get cancelled but mid-day games do not. There is a big difference between traveling in darkness and traveling in daylight. If you encounter closed roads, look for reasonable alternate routes. If it looks like you may not be able to make your game on time, contact the Tournament Director as soon as possible. The first back-up date for any game is the first day any arena facilities are available. Any arena may be used if this occurs, not just Kincardine area arenas. This tournament is very close to one of the International Final tournaments (2 weeks) so the games must take place as soon as weather conditions and arena facility availability allows.

GAME RULES

Game / Period Length / Points:

For all games, Home & Visiting teams designation is determined by tournament director
All U13, U15 round robin, quarter finals & semi finals will be 10-10-15 stop time with flood every 2 periods.
All U13, U15 final games will be 10-15-15 stop time with a flood at start of game & between 2nd & 3rd period.
No overtime or time outs in round robin or preliminary games.
Teams are awarded 2 pts for a win, 1 pt for a tie, 0 pts for a lose.

Tie breaking procedures

Group play round robin

a) head to head winner
b) team with highest percentage by dividing the "total goals for” by the total goals for & against (see percentage chart posted in arena & in program)
c) team with least amount of penalties in round robin play (10 min misconducts, game misconducts &gross misconducts all count as 10 minutes for this rule)
d) the team that scored the 1st goal between the 2 teams.
e) coin toss

Game tie breaking procedure for elimination, quarter final, semi final & final games

5 minute sudden victory period
Normal 4 skaters playing rules.

2 minute sudden victory period
3 skaters.

Shoot out
3 players from each team take shots (not simultaneously), one end of the rink at a time.
total score after all 3 shooters decides the winner - if still tied 1 player from each team takes a shot & so on until a winner is decided.
no player can shoot twice until all skaters have taken a shot.
once one team resets both teams will reset.


DIVISIONS

U 15B (5 team division) - top 3 teams advance
U13B (8 team division) - top 2 teams each group advance
U15C (12 team division) - top 2 teams in each group advance & will be seeded 1st to 6th
U13C (14 team division) - top 8 teams advance & will be seeded 1st to 8th

The tournament director reserves the right to make all decisions regarding tournament rules, protests & regulations. Rules will be re-visited as necessary up to the start of the tournament & during the tournament if necessary.

   The intent of these rules is to ensure this tournament is an enjoyable experience for everyone associated with this event. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

Thank You

Tournament Committee
Kincardine Regional Silver Stick®