Barb Downey
Memorial Tournament Rules - 2022
All OMHA and CHA rules will apply (Neck Guards and Mouth Guards are mandatory. GTHL &
Alliance Teams are exempt.
1. All divisions are non-body contact.
2. A team representative must register upstairs at the Julie MacArthur Regional Recreation
Centre (Tournament Headquarters) or upstairs at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Arena on the day of
your first game, at least 45 minutes prior to the team's first game. Team representative must
bring a copy of team’s official roster, travel permit or PTP form and settle up any outstanding
debts to the tournament. If any of these items are not completed then the team will not be
permitted to take the ice and will be subject to OMHA Tournament rule 19.2 sec C, D.
3. All teams, players, spectators and staff agree to abide by municipal and provincial guidelines
for health and safety related to covid 19. All those in the building will wear a mask, including
prior to and directly following physical activity
4. All teams must have a certified trainer on the bench at all times.
5. All players and coaching staff certificates must be available for examination at any time during
the course of the tournament upon request.
6. All teams must be prepared to play 15 minutes prior to scheduled game time.
7. The team designated as the HOME team must occupy the HOME bench and wear LIGHT
color jerseys.
8. All game suspensions shall be assessed as per OMHA regulations. Suspensions are an Official’s
call and the tournament committee cannot over turn any suspensions handed out by an Official.
9. Any Fighting Major will result in automatic player disqualification for the remainder of the
tournament.
10. A 2 minute warm up will commence on the clock when the Zamboni leaves the ice. Please
make sure your team is ready. There is a new game every 70 minutes, so being ready is
imperative. Warm-ups will not be extended so that games and the tournament stay on time all
day.
11. Owen Sound Minor Hockey (OSMH) strongly supports the Zero Tolerance Policy against the
abuse of OMHA Officials. Any player, team member, team official or spectator may be asked to
leave the playing area or arena premises by an OSMH Official.
12. Teams are asked to change as quickly as possible after their game and to vacate the dressing
rooms within 15 minutes following the game. Teams are expected to leave the dressing rooms in
good clean condition. Any team that causes damage to a dressing room will be held liable and
may be removed from the tournament. If damage is present when you enter the room, please
notify the rink attendant immediately.
13. Mercy rule - when a team is ahead by 5 goals, the clock will run straight time at the
beginning of the third period. If the goals margin is reduced to 3, timing will revert back to Stop
Time.
14. In all Championship games ties will be settled by playing overtime with sudden victory in the
following manner:
a. 3 minutes - stop time of 3 on 3 play. Face-off at center. If still tied,
b. The clock will be set to 5 minutes, but play will occur 1 on 1 until a goal is scored. Face-off at
center.
c. If a penalty occurs in overtime, the offending player will serve their 2 minutes but the
opposing team will play with an extra man. The offending player will be released to the game
when the penalty expires. (eg – during 3 on 3 play, team A is given a penalty. The remainder of
the 3 on 3 will be played with 4 skaters for Team B and 3 for Team A. The 1 on 1 will be played
2 on 1 until the penalty expires etc. 2 on 2 will then continue after the next whistle.)
d. Goalies may not be pulled during the overtime.
e. If still tied, then a shoot out. 1 at a time until a winner is decided. No "3 shooters" to start.
16. LENGTH OF GAMES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS. (All games are Stop Time – See Rule 13 for
Application of Mercy Rule) For All Divisions 10 10 15
17. Tie Breaker after pool play;
a. Team with most points.
b. Winner of game between tied teams (if two teams are tied),
if more than 2 go to #c below.
c. Highest Scoring %
(i.e. goals you scored divided by total goals scored.
i.e. 3 games played won 2-0, lost 4-1, won 5-3. You scored 8 goals divided by 15
(total goals scored) =.5333
Highest percentage takes higher placing.
d. Fewest Goals Against
d. Most Goals For
e. Fewest penalty minutes.
f. Quickest goal in Pool Play.
g. Coin Toss
18. Tournament / division formats are created while keeping OMHA Regulation 19.2 L in mind
where no team can play more than 3 games in 1 day.
19. 5 Team Division – each team will play 2 games within the division. Teams will then be seeded
to determine 1st vs 2nd for Championship and 3rd vs 4th for Consolation Championship. Any ties in
the standings will use Rule 17 as the tiebreaker.
20. Electronic Gamesheets will need to be signed in the tournament office. Each Staff member
must sign their game individually. At no time can the ipads used for the game sheets be removed
from the office, other than by the timekeeper. Copies of the game sheet are available through
the game sheet ap. It is your team Staff responsibility to review gamesheet to make sure it is
accurate and account for any suspensions, absent players, Ap’s etc.
21. The use of “Air Horns” is strictly prohibited.
Due to Municipal and Insurance regulations, at no time are players allowed on the ice without a
helmet. Spectators are never allowed on the ice at any time to take pictures or for any other
reasons. We respectfully request your co-operation and compliance. NO PROTESTS WILL BE
ACCEPTED. THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE’S DECISIONS WILL BE FINAL.
Good Luck and have FUN!