INTER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT RULES 2004

INTER REGIONAL Championships TOURNAMENT RULES 2004

1. = Rules of Play shall be the NZIHA Offi= cial Rulebook. Any interpretations or amendments will be advised via the = Official Noticeboard. The Tournament shall be conducted according to NZIHA B-Laws, NZIHA Playing Rule= s, and the Inter-Regional 2004 Event Notice.

2. = Players must have been NZIHA registered by 31 July 2004 for a NZIHA club within the region represented.

3. = All team members, including officials, must be identified at the beginning of the tournament and team rosters cann= ot be added to during the tournament. A maximum of 4 Team officials will be allowed on a team’s benc= h. 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 offici= al 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 co= ntinue 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 show= n 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 schedul= e 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 wil= l 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 reser= ve 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 te= am. 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 Mi= nor Penalty to the offending team.

14. = The official tournament puck is to be= an IDS puck for all games.

15. = A Tournament Disciplinary Committee w= ill 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 ga= me and be accompanied by a fee of $100.00, which is refundable if protest uphe= ld.

17. = It is a condition of entry to the Int= er Regional Championships that teams agree to fulfil their rostered Goal Judgi= ng duties.

18. = If there is a tie in the standings at= the end of the round robin the NZIHA policy on “Final Standings” wi= ll apply.

19. = The formula for determining the winne= r of the Inter-Regional Trophy is that published in the Inter-Regional 2004 Event Notice.

20. = It is not permitted for any individua= l or group, except those expressly authorised by NZIHA, to sell any goods (inclu= ding 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 r= ight 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 excl= uded from the building for the duration of the Tournament.

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22. = Skates must not be worn upstairs in the arena.

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23. = SMOKING AND ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED IN = ALL AREAS INSIDE THE B&M BUILDI= NG

24. = Players are not permitted to chew gum while on the playing surface

TEAM MANAGERS MEMO

Welcome to the ninth Inter Regional Championships, this year being held at the B&M Centre (Arena 4), Palmerston North.

Please note the following;

1. = Team packs are available from = the rink office. These contain en= try passes for each player and team official.&= nbsp; Lanyards will be available at a cost of $1.00.

2. &nbs= p; Any additional passes MUST be returned to the rink office, they are not transferable.

3. &nbs= p; If you require additional pass= es please advise the Duty Manager at the Rink Office.

4. &nbs= p; Please complete the contact fo= rm when you collect your player and official entry passes.

5. = Scoresheeets are held at the r= ink office. Team Managers must ch= eck all details on the scoresheet prior to the commencement of each game. You m= ust 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 offi= cial score sheets. The Team Captain or Team Manager is to check and sign the scoresheet after each game= at the scorebench. Completed scoresheets will be available to Managers or Coaches in the Rink Office 30 minutes after each game.

<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>6.&n= bsp; = ; Teams are allocated changing rooms. A roster in held in th= e rink office. To ensure the player&= #8217;s belongings are secure the Team Manager is to collect and sign for the chang= ing room key and return and sign it back in after the team has finished using t= he changing room. Please try to = return the key promptly. Managers MUST ensure changing rooms are left in a clean and tidy st= ate on departure. Players gear bags can be locked in the changing room during y= our game. Please advise your team that they must change quickly after their gam= e to allow for the next user to receive the key. Please lock the changing room a= fter use and return the key to the downstairs shop. Players MUST not change in a= ny other area.

<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>7.&n= bsp; = ; Teams waiting to start their ga= me MUST NOT proceed to the player benches.&nb= sp; They must wait by the double doors near the rink office until the te= ams 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. It is the Manager’s responsibility to see that teams leave their players bench in a tidy condit= ion after each game ( remove all drink bottles, tape, sticks, players gear etc.)

<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>9.&n= bsp; = ; Team Officials must carry all d= rink bottles around the outside of the rink.&nb= sp; No water bottles are to be carried across the rink.

<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>10.&= nbsp; Please advise your players that= it is not advisable to leave bags unattended in the building.

<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>11.&= nbsp; Goal judging duties – All teams will be allocated goal judging duties. Please ensure you have an experienced person. Goal judg= es must be over 16 years of age.

<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>12.&= nbsp; Players are not permitted to ch= ew gum while on the playing surface. &nb= sp; It can create a nuisance on the rink and is, also a potential safety issue.

Please advise the parents and supporter of your t= eam that spectator fees have been set as follows:

Day pass

Adult $5.00<= /span>

Child (5-16) $3.00=

Tournament Pass (4 days)

Adult $16.00=

Child (5-16) $8.00=