RULES & REGULATIONS

 

 

TIMEOUTS - each Team will receive one 30 second time out unless specified differently.  

START TIMES - in the event a game does not start on time, the team not ready to start (Inline - 4 skaters and a goalie or 5 skaters and no goalie) will be given 5 minutes grace period. If still not ready, that team will incur a minor penalty to statt the game once they have enough to start the game. The first half will play in its entirety however the second half will be cut short to fit/end in the originally scheduled time frame. REF discretion will be determining factor on each situation. 

 

RECORDING / AUDIO and or VIDEO is strictly prohibited. Any recoring, or use of recorded video or audio MUST HAVE WRITTEN PERMISSION / CONSENT of ELITE HOCKEY. Any use, duplication, or distribution of any audio or video footage of ELITE staff, Elite Customers, its spectators, or its property is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Legal action can and will be taken in any situation involving the violation of this policy.

 

ZEO TOLERANCE POLICY will govern any and all unnacceptable behavior and or disciplinary actions. *SEE CODE OF CONDUCT for more info.

 

ALTERCATIONS - In the event an altercation occurs between two or more players, between player (or players) and an official, between players and spectators, etc.....

 - ALL players on the surface will immediately return to their benches. (In the event the altercation occurs near (within 25 feet) the bench/benches, players on the surface will go immediately to the goal crease area of their goaltender.) 

 *3RD MAN IN - Any and all players who enter an alercation (REGARDLESS OF INTENT) will be penalized under the ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY. Players who are assessed a "3RD MAN IN" infraction will face Suspension, Fine, and or Expulsion from the league. 

    * In the event that a player or players on the surface does not adhere to the rules of altercation, he or she can or will be considered 3rd man in regardless of engagement. Be smart, avoid this, and follow the rules. 

 

 - ALL players on the bench must REMAIN ON BENCH during ANY Altercation ("changing up" does not apply during this time). *In the event that an altercation happens on the bench, all players must leave the bench through the door area to the spectator area and remain AWAY from the altercation allowing officials to do their job safely.

   [There is no way to identify -"Intent to help" or "Im removing my own players" when a player leaves the bench. When a player leaves the bench, it signals others to join and this turns the situation into an uncontrollable situation as well as jeopardizes the safety of the officials and players. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTACES will this be tolerated]

  *In the event a player leaves the bench, he or she will be immediately expelled from the leagues. VERY IMORTANT to note that  - in the event that a player leaves the bench, the whole team can or will be expelled from the leagues, lose their rights to appeal, and lose their rights for a refund. (Players remaining on the bench and abiding by the rules will be given consideration under certain circumstances.) Payers onthe bench during an altercation carry the resposibility to keep all other players on the bench to ensure that they will not be penalized by other team mates actions. 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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