PAVILION CUP POND HOCKEY - RULES 

• 16 natural pond rinks
• Ice surface is approx. 60’ X 120’.
• 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 35 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. 
• Each team will have 4 scheduled games, including 1 game under the lights.
  
• 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.
• 5 Divisions: Men’s open, Men’s Masters(35+), Men's Recreational (no playoffs), 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 1, 2013.
• 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. Spare players must be registered with the tournament. Please note format changes for 2013: Teams will be allowed to use their spare in all games regardless of whether or not the opposing team has a spare. Players can only be substituted after a goal (when the teams return to their respective halves of the ice.)
• 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 in the same area.
• 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.