Paradise Lake Pond Hockey Rules

All players will receive a copy of the Rules and Regulations in their team package.  It is the responsibility of each team to ensure that everyone reads and understands the rules.

Tournament Format

• Games will consist of two 15-minute halves, with a two minute half-time.
  
• Games start at the sound of the horn.  Please don't be late.
  
• Teams will switch ends at half-time.
  
• Teams are limited to five players of the mandatory age group for the division.
  
• Maximum of four players on the ice at one time.  Teams may substitute "on the fly."
  
• ALL penalties result in a change of possession.  Penalties are tracked by the score keepers.
  
• All players must wear hockey helmets complete with cage, hockey gloves, and hockey skates
  
• Standings will be available in the dining hall throughout the weekend. 

Tournament Cancellation Policy

The Paradise Lake Pond Hockey tournament is an all-weather event.  By registering, participants acknowledge that play is on an outdoor ice surface, and, although our staff work to maintain the ice, conditions are somewhat at the mercy of Mother Nature.  All teams are expected to play unless the staff at the Outdoor Centre determine that the ice is unsafe.

Game Rules

How do I score?

Score form the "attacking" side of half only.  Shot must be taken at OR over the half-way mark.  After each goal, give opposing 1/2 ice until puck OR player crosses half.

No Goaltending

Remember, there are no goalies in pond hockey, therefore, there is NO goaltending.  Defensive players may not back into and against the net.  No closer than eight feet.  No player is allowed to lay down their body, stick, knee, glove or any other part of their equipment in front of the net.

Additional Rules

Do not raise your stick above your knee.

NO SLAPSHOTS

No physical contact allowed of any kind.  Abusive language by a player towards another player or volunteer will not be tolerated.

Important!

Fighting is not allowed and will result in an immediate ejection from the tournament.  The team will not be permitted to replace the suspended player.  Intent to injure another player, official or volunteer, or intentional destruction of any property, will result in immediate ejection.