INTER REGIONAL Championships TOURNAMENT RULES 2003
1.
Rules of Play shall be the NZIHA Inline
Hockey Official Rulebook 2002 edition including the NZIHA addenda. Any
interpretations or amendments will be advised via the Official Noticeboard. The
Tournament shall be conducted according to NZIHA B-Laws, NZIHA Playing Rules,
and the Inter-Regional 2003 Event Notice.
2.
Players
must have been NZIHA registered by
3.
All team members, including officials,
must be identified at the beginning of the tournament and team rosters cannot
be added to during the tournament. A
maximum of 4 Team officials will be allowed on a team’s bench. All officials
must be registered with the NZIHA and must produce proof of registration if
asked for.
4.
Players may play for one and only one
team throughout the tournament.
5.
It is the responsibility of an official
from each team to check that the team roster is correctly recorded on the
Official Score Sheet and to initial the score sheet before EVERY GAME.
Tournament Organisers may not be held responsible for omissions or errors in
team rosters on the official score sheets.
6.
Stop-Time will be played in the final two
minutes of each game provided that the score is within one goal or tied. Once Stop-Time has commenced it will continue
regardless of what the scores become.
7.
There will be no overtimes as a tied
result is acceptable
8.
The game clock will be stopped at the
referees’ discretion. Timekeepers may not stop the game clock unless directed
to do so by the referee. The only
exception will be stop-time as set down in clause 6 of these rules.
9.
The score as shown on
the electronic score board is subject to final confirmation upon completion and
checking of the NZIHA Official Score Sheet.
10.
The Tournament organisers reserve the
right to:
(i)
Alter the schedule of
games in the case of unforeseen circumstances. All changes will be advised via
the Official Noticeboard.
(ii)
Make whatever operational changes that
are deemed necessary to provide optimum playing conditions. Any changes will be
advised via the Official
Noticeboard.
11.
Teams must be ready to play 30 minutes
before the scheduled start time of their games. Tournament organisers reserve
the right to start games up to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
12.
All players in a team are to wear
matching jerseys and are to wear their club pants or regional team pants as
directed by their Coach.
13.
For a violation of Rule 304 (a) where a
player is wearing non-approved equipment (helmet, facial protection), or is not
wearing the proper mandatory equipment, or is not wearing the equipment in a
manner for which it is intended, the player will be ruled off the playing
surface and will not be allowed to return until such equipment has been replaced
or corrected. The Referee will issue a warning to the offending team. For a
second violation by any player of the same team for the same offence previously
warned during the same game, the Referee shall assess a Bench Minor Penalty to
the offending team.
14.
The official tournament puck is to be an
IDS puck for all games.
15.
A Tournament Disciplinary Committee will
deal with all penalties, disputes and protests.
The decision of the Tournament Disciplinary Committee is final.
16.
Protests must be notified to the Chief
Referee at the rink by the Captain of the protesting team immediately after the
game and in writing no later than 30 minutes after the completion of the game
and be accompanied by a fee of $100.00, which is refundable if protest upheld.
17.
It is a condition of entry to the Inter
Regional Championships that teams agree to fulfil their rostered Goal Judging
duties.
18.
If there is a tie in the standings at the
end of the round robin the NZIHA policy on “Final Standings” will apply.
19.
The formula for determining the winner of
the Inter-Regional Trophy is that published in the Inter-Regional 2003 Event
Notice.
20.
It is not permitted for any individual or
group, except those expressly authorised by NZIHA, to sell any goods (including
food), or engage in any fundraising activities inside or in the immediate
vicinity of the Arena during the Inter-Regional Championships.
21.
The Tournament Managers reserve the right
to exclude from the building (and the tournament) any individual or
group. In particular, anyone engaging in acts of vandalism, or in
violent, abusive, dishonest, offensive or other such behaviours may be excluded
from the building for the duration of the Tournament.
22.
Skates must not be worn upstairs in the arena.
23.
SMOKING AND ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED IN ALL AREAS INSIDE THE ARENA 4 BUILDING
24.
Players are not permitted to chew gum
while on the playing surface
TEAM
MANAGERS MEMO
Welcome to the seventh Inter Regional Championships, this
year being held at Arena 4, Palmerston North.
Please note the following;
1.
Team packs are available from the rink office. These contain entry passes and lanyards for
each player and team official.
2.
Any additional passes MUST be returned to the rink
office, they are not transferable.
3.
If you require additional passes please advise the
Duty Manager at the Rink Office.
4.
Please complete the contact form when you collect
your player and official entry passes.
5.
Scoresheeets are held at the
rink office. Team Managers must check
all details on the scoresheet prior to the
commencement of each game. You must add you C’s and A’s and indicate the
Goalies if not already marked.
Tournament Organisers may not be held responsible for omissions or
errors in team rosters on the official score sheets.
6.
Teams are allocated changing rooms. A roster in held in the rink office. To ensure the player’s belongings are secure
the Team Manager is to collect and sign for the changing room key and return
and sign it back in after the team has finished using the changing room. Please try to return the key promptly.
7.
Teams waiting to start their game MUST NOT proceed to
the player benches. They must wait by
the double doors near the rink office until the teams on the rink have
completed their handshakes.
8.
Teams leaving the rink after their game will leave
the rink from their bench and will leave by way of the narrow space around the
outside of the rink.
9.
Team Officials must carry all drink bottles around
the outside of the rink. No water
bottles are to be carried across the rink.
10.
Please advise your players that it is not advisable
to leave bags unattended in the building.
11.
Goal judging duties – All teams will be allocated
goal judging duties. Please ensure you have an experienced person. Goal judges must be over 16 years of age.
12.
Players are not permitted to chew gum while on the
playing surface. It can create a
nuisance on the rink and is, also a potential safety issue.
Please advise the parents and supporter of your team that
spectator fees have been set as follows:
Day pass
Adult $5.00
Child (5-16) $3.00
Tournament Pass (4 days)
Adult $16.00
Child (5-16) $8.00