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PAVILION CUP POND HOCKEY - RULES - 20 natural pond rinks
- Ice surface is approx. 75’ X 150’.
- Nets are 6 inches high and 6 feet wide.
- Nets are flush to the end line (no ice behind the nets); boards are made of snow.
- All games are 30 minutes in length, consisting of two 15-minutes halves with a 3-5 minute break between halves (break time is weather depending). A scorekeeper will monitor games.
- Games will be played until horn is sounded.
- Games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, play-offs begin on Saturday after regulation games are complete.
- Teams can only obtain +10 goals per game.
- Teams who make the playoffs will be determined in the following order 1) games won; 2) goals scored to a max of 10 per game; 3) goals scored against; and 4) head to head.
- ALL GAMES START ON THE HOUR and end at the sound of the siren. Any team not arriving on the ice with at least 3 players within 5 minutes of start time automatically forfeits game. The late team will forfeit the game with a 10-0 score awarded to the opponent. There will be no rescheduled games.
- Game schedule and standings will be available throughout the event online at www.pavilioncup.com.
- 4 Divisions: Men’s open, Men’s Masters(35+), Women’s open and Co-Ed Division (2 men, 2 women)
- Wild card spots may be added depending on total number of teams in each division.
- Minimum age for all players is 19 years old as of February 4, 2010.
- Any underage player will be ejected from the tournament and the team will not be able to replace him/her. Identification may be required.
- Teams are limited to 4 players for game play, substitutions are permitted in case of injury - but being out of shape is not an "injury" - so expect to play the full 30 minutes!
- No goalies permitted (or needed!)
- All players must wear a Helmet, Skates, a Team Jersey and carry a Hockey Stick. Full hockey equipment is permitted. Goalie Sticks are not permitted.
- It is recommended that players also wear Shin Pads, Hockey Gloves, Elbow Pads, Face masks.
- If the puck leaves the playing surface, players should not pursue or chase pucks as the assigned score keeper will have extra pucks and immediately spot a puck for play to continue.
- Officials reserve the right to prohibit a visibly intoxicated player from playing.
- All participants are expected to behave in the spirit of sportsmanship throughout the weekend. Those teams determined not to be participating in a sportsmanlike manner may be ejected and prohibited from future participation.
- Similar to last year, team Captains are responsible for checking scoresheet and signing off on it; a signed scoresheet cannot be contested.
TOURNAMENT CANCELLATION POLICY: The Tim Hortons Pavilion Cup Pond Hockey Tournament is an all-weather event. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are playing on an outdoor ice surface, and ice conditions are at the mercy of Mother Nature. All teams are expected to play unless the Organizing Committee and the City of Saint John deems the ice unsafe. This year there will be guaranteed playoffs, if necessary, to be held at an off-site location.
If, prior to the start of the Tournament, the ice is determined to be unsafe for play, refunds will be provided subject to a $50 administration fee. Those registered will be guaranteed a reserved spot in the following year's event. Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather. Teams who withdraw from the Tournament prior to January 10th, 2010 will receive a refund, minus a $50 administration fee.
Teams who withdraw from the Tournament after January 10th, 2010 do so understanding that they are forfeiting their payment. They are permitted to find a replacement team or, if possible, a team from the waiting list may be selected.
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