Click Here to get the full Tournament Rules.
Barb Downey Memorial LL Tournament Rules
1. All OMHA and CHA rules will apply (Neck Guards and Mouth Guards are mandatory. GTHL & Alliance Teams are exempt.
2. ALL divisions are non-body contact.
3. All team staff must report to the tournament office, (top of the stairs at the Julie MacArthur Regional Recreation Centre , in the Bears Den at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Arena or in the front lobby of the Medford arena), at least 45 minutes prior to the team's first game. Each Staff member must sign their game individually. At no time can the ipads 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.
4. Team representative must submit an electronic a copy of team’s official roster (OMHA approved), travel permit or PTP form and settle up any outstanding debts to the tournament prior to the first date of 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.
5. All teams must have a certified trainer on the bench at all times.
6. All players and coaching staff certificates must be available for examination at any time during the course of the tournament upon request.
7. All teams must be prepared to play 15 minutes prior to scheduled game time. In the event that the tournament is running ahead of schedule, games will start no more than 15 minutes early.
8. The team designated as the HOME team must occupy the HOME bench and wear LIGHT colour jerseys.
9. 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.
10. Any Fighting Major will result in automatic player disqualification for the remainder of the tournament.
11. Owen Sound Minor Hockey (OSMHG) 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 OSMHG Official.
12. The use of “Air Horns” is strictly prohibited.
13. 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.
14. No teams shall be permitted to display free standing sponsorship/team banner stands. Team signage is limited to magnetic door signs and flags, on their changeroom doors during their occupancy of that changeroom.
15. LENGTH OF GAMES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS. (All games are Stop Time – See Rule 18 for Application of Mercy Rule) For All Divisions 10 10 15
16. A 2 minute warm up will commence on the clock when the Zamboni leaves the ice. Warm-ups will not be extended so that games and the tournament stay on time.
17. Handshakes will take place at the beginning of each game
18. 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.
19. In pool play games, there are no time-outs or over times.
20. In pool play, the winning team will be awarded 2 points, 1 point will be awarded per team in the event of a tie
21. Tie Breaker after pool play;
b. Better Goals for/against %.
c. Fewest Goals Against %
d. Most Goals For
a. Head to Head
e. Fewest penalty minutes.
f. Quickest goal in Pool Play.
g. Coin Toss
22. 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 centre. 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 centre.
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. one at a time until a winner is decided. Each member of the team must shoot before any one player can shoot for a second time.
Please note: 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!