2017 SPARTAN CANADA CUP TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
Spartan Hockey Canada Cup will be played under HOCKEY CANADA rules unless specified by the
tournament committee.
1. COMPOSITION OF TEAMS: Each team may register 20 players, 18 Skaters plus two goaltenders may
dress for each game. Players not dressed for a game are not allowed on the bench. A minimum of 11 players,
including 1 goaltender, are required at the start of a game. Each team will be allowed a Captain and 3
Alternates. Anybody who is on the bench (Coaches/Manager/Trainers) must be listed on the game sheet.
2. TEAM ROSTERS: Each team must submit a team list of players eligible to play in the Spartan Hockey
Canada Cup May 18-21st. Birth certificates for all players must be carried with the team and be available for
inspection upon request. Emergency changes will only be allowed if approved by the tournament committee. In
extreme situations, a team may submit missing documentation IN PERSON to the Tournament Chairman.
Please hand in proof of insurance prior to the first scheduled game. The roster as submitted on each team's first
tournament game sheet will be considered final and those players listed on the first game sheet of the
tournament will be the only players allowed to compete for the duration of the tournament.
Should a team only have ONE GOALIE on the team and he/she is injured, then the rules for goalie changing
will apply. The teams who’s goalie was injured will have to put a player in net until the player going in goal has
changed from his/her playing gear into the goalie gear. No extra time will be allowed.
ILLEGAL PLAYERS: Any team caught using illegal players will forfeit all wins/ties using said players(s) and
all points for said games will be reduced to “0”. The losing or tying team (the legal team) will be awarded a win
and 2 points.
3. DRESSING ROOMS: Dressing room assignments will be posted each day on the Main board in each arena.
Each team must be in their respective rooms at least 30 minutes prior to the posted start of their game. A key to
the dressing room must be obtained from the arena office prior to each game. Any damage to the room will be
charged to that team (if you see any damage when you first enter your room please contact the arena attendant
or tournament office immediately). The tournament committee would appreciate if all dressing rooms were
clean and free of debris. The Spartan Hockey Canada Cup is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen
property.
2017 SPARTAN CANADA CUP TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
4. HOME & VISITING TEAMS: The first team listed is the HOME team and will be identified on each
schedule. ALL TEAMS MUST ARRANGE TO HAVE A SET OF BOTH LIGHT AND DARK JERSEYS. The
home team will wear light colored jerseys.
5. COMPLETING THE GAME SHEET: Starting line-ups will not have to be identified, however the captain
and up to three assistants must be listed on the game sheet. The visiting team must have their game sheet
completed first, 30 minutes prior to the posted start time of the game. The home team must have their game
sheet completed 20 minutes prior to game time.
6. GAME STARTS: The intent is to start all games at the posted time. In the event that adjustments are
required, they will be posted at the Tournament office. Teams must be prepared to play 15 minutes prior to the
scheduled start time.
7. ON ICE OFFICIALS: All referees and linesmen are approved and are under the direction of the Director of
Officials. The two-man system will generally be used, but the tournament may provide three officials for some
games. Officials are required to complete all write ups on the back of the game sheet as required by the rules.
8. PRE-GAME WARM-UP: Teams will be allowed a five (5) minute warm-up at the beginning of the game.
Teams must be ready to begin the game is soon as the referee blows the whistle.
9. ORDER OF LEAVING THE ICE: The referee shall determine which team leaves the ice surface first. Any
team leaving prior to the referee saying may be levied a penalty.
10. ICE FLOODS: Ice floods will occur after every two periods of play, which will commence with the next
game of the day. Teams will be given a 10-minute break while the flooding is done. When there is no flooding
between periods, each team will be given a 5-minute break. For games that are starting with no flood, teams
should be ready to begin their warm-up immediately following the preceding game.
11. MANDATORY EOUIPMENT: Helmets and full-face protectors are mandatory for all players. All
Canadian-based teams must wear throat protectors. Players not conforming to these standards will not be
allowed to play until the required equipment is in place. If a player, except a goaltender, loses his/her helmet
during the play, that player must immediately stop and pick up his/her helmet and put it on, or leave the ice
surface. All helmet straps must be reconnected prior to re-entering the game. If a goaltender loses his/her
facemask play will be stopped immediately. Mouth guards are highly recommended by the tournament
committee and the coaches of each team are asked to have all their players wear them.
12. ALTERNATE GOALTENDER: ALL alternate goaltenders ARE REQUIRED to wear their helmet while
the game is in progress. The alternate goalie must be prepared to play at all times. An injured goaltender must
be replaced within two (2) minutes (unless seriously injured).
13. GAME LENGTHS/MERCY RULE: All games in the tournament are 3 20-minute stop-time periods.
Should a team have a lead of 5 goals or more at the start of the third period, running time shall apply. Should
this lead revert back to 4 goals or less, stop time will resume. This mercy rule will apply to ALL games of the
tournament.
14. PENALTIES: The clock will not be stopped during straight time (i.e. when the mercy rule is in effect)
while the referee deals with any penalties.
(a). Penalties during Stop-Time: Minor: Two (2) minutes - Major: Five (5) minutes - Misconduct: Ten (10)
minutes.
(b). Penalties during Mercy Rule: Minor: Three (3) minutes from the drop of the puck - Major: Seven (7)
minutes from the drop of the puck - Misconduct: Fifteen (15) minutes from the drop of the puck. Time Keeper
will use their discretion.
2017 SPARTAN CANADA CUP TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
14a. FIGHTING: Any players who instigate a fight will be ejected for the rest of the game and further action
could be imposed by the tournament committee. If a fight occurs, all skaters must go to their bench. Goaltenders
must stay in their crease. Any player leaving the bench will be suspended for the tournament. All fighting
penalties will be reviewed by the tournament committee and their discretion on supplementary action will be
final.
15. ROUND ROBIN: Points will be awarded as follows: Two (2) for a win, One (1) for a
tie/overtime/shootout, none (0) for a loss.
16. PLAYOFFS: The playoff format will be adjusted to reflect the number of teams in each division. The
seeding of teams will be based on their position in the standings after round robin play
17. OVERTIME IN PLAYOFFS: If teams are tied at the end of regulation time, there will be a two (2) minute
break with no ice flood. Teams will not change ends. After the break five (5) minutes will be put on the clock
and played out at stop time with 3 (3) skaters and a goalie on each side. The first team that scores shall be
declared the winner at any point during the overtime. If there is still a tie at the end of the five (5) minutes there
will be a shootout to declare the winner. The shootout rules are as follows: Each team will pick 3 players. The
visiting team will shoot first and alternates to home team until all 3 players have taken their turn. If a winner is
not declared, then each team will choose one player at a time to shoot until a player scores at the end of the
rotation. ONLY PLAYERS THAT HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY SELECTED WILL BE ALLOWED TO
SHOOT. YOU MUST GO THROUGH THE ENTIRE TEAM BEFORE REUSING ANY PLAYERS (except
goaltenders). This will continue until a winner is declared. If there is a penalty during the THREE (3) skaters
overtime, the overtime will continue as a 4-on-3 for the duration of the penalty. If a second penalty is called on
the same team, the non-offending team will add a player to get a 5-on -3 situation. The first whistle after the
first penalty is over, it will go back to a 4-on-3 situation until 2 penalty is finished. If there is a penalty near the
end of the THREE (3) skaters per team overtime the offending player will not be allowed to shoot in the
shootout.
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18. TIE BREAKER: Total points shall determine team standings as set out in Rule 15. To determine team
standings in the event of a tie in points, the following criteria shall be used: (1) the winner of the game between
the two tied teams shall be deemed the winner. In the event of a tie between more than two teams, this tie
breaking criteria shall not apply in any circumstances. (2) If still tied after the first criteria, or if the first criteria
are not applicable, the team that has the most wins at the end of the round robin play shall be deemed the
winner. (3) If still tied after the most wins criteria, the best plus minus goals to a max of + 7 and - 7 per game
shall be deemed the winner. (4) If still tied after the plus minus criteria, the least goals against shall be deemed
the winner. (5) If still tied after the least goals criteria, goals for shall be deemed the winner. If no winner is
declared after the goals for criteria, there will be a coin toss to declare a playoff spot. In the event that more than
two teams are tied and a winner is declared the remaining two teams will revert back to criteria (1).
19. ICING: Regular icing rules will apply; the no touch rule will be in effect.
20. RED LINE: There will be NO red line or centerline for offside passes.
21. FACE OFFS: The 15 second hurry up face offs will be applied at the referee’s discretion. Regular line
changes will be in effect.
22. BODY CHECKING: There will only be body checking allowed in the 2003 divisions.
23. SLAP SHOTS: Will be allowed in all levels.
24. STICK MEASUREMENTS: Absolutely no stick measurements at any time.
2017 SPARTAN CANADA CUP TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
25. TIME OUTS: Each team will be allowed one (1), 30 second time out per game. Should an injury occur
during straight time, i.e. when the Mercy Rule is in effect, the clock will stop only at the direction of the referee
and timekeeper. In the opinion of the referee if the injury to the player is mild in nature, the clock will continue
to run. If the injury is more serious and medical aid is required, the referee will have the clock stopped until the
injury to the player has been dealt with. If, in the opinion of the referee, a team should deliberately abuse this
rule, the clock will continue to run regardless of the situation.
26. COINCIDENTAL PENALTIES: If coincidental penalties are called, NEITHER team will skate shorthanded.
27. CHECKING FROM BEHIND: A player may receive either 2 or 5-minute penalty at the discretion of the
referee. If a 2-minute penalty is assessed, the player will receive additional 10 min misconduct. If a player is
assessed a 5 minute penalty, the player will receive an additional game misconduct. Upon completion of the
game the Tournament Committee will decide if further action is required.
28. MATCH PENALTY/GROSS MISCONDUCT: Any player assessed a match penalty (A deliberate
attempt to injure by spearing, butt-ending, slashing, cross-checking, etc.), or a gross misconduct will be subject
to the tournament committee ruling before the next scheduled game.
29. PROTESTS: Will only be allowed when the eligibility of player is in question under the following
circumstances. (a). If the athlete plays in an age division where he/she is too old. This rule applies to all the
teams entered in the tournament. The committee will deal with all protests within three (3) hours of filing the
appeal. Teams found in violation of these rules will result in the athlete being disqualified from the rest of the
tournament. The team in violation will have all their games that resulted in a win or tie reduced to a loss of 1-0
and all their points in the standings will be reduced to 0. Team affected who lost or tied against the team in
violation will receive an official score of 1-0 and receive 2 points. Under no circumstances will protests be
allowed after the round robin portion of the tournament is over. All other protests will not be allowed. The
tournament committee reserves the right to adjust the playing time of any and all games. All teams affected will
be advised of the time adjustments. The tournament committee has the right to suspend play in any game.
30. PROTOCOL: No family member/parents and players are allowed to approach tournament officials with
questions or comments. All enquiries must be made through the team manager. Any parents/family members
and fans that become disrespectful during a game will be removed from the arena. If the officials decide to stop
the game in this case and the identified person refuses to leave the arena, the game will be defaulted. The team,
the individual in question belongs to or represents will be credited with a 1 - 0 loss.
31. TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE: The tournament committee has the final say in all decision issues.
32. TEAM INSURANCE: Each team will have to provide their own team insurance, the tournament has their
own coverage.
33. Tournament Photographer: will be allowed on the player’s benches, please cooperate.
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