January Rules & Regulations

JANUARY MIDGET FINALS RULES

TOURNAMENT RULES:

Only C.H.A. and O.M.H.A. rules will apply. All decisions by referees and Tournament Committee are final.

1. SUSPENSIONS:

Suspensions will be governed by the O.M.H.A. Manual of Operations.

2. REGISTRATION:

All teams must present approved C.H.A. cards or On Line rosters signature sheets and sign in one hour before participating in their first game.

3, DRESSING ROOM CONDUCT:

The Tournament Committee is requesting the assistance of team players and officials to help keep the dressing rooms tidy at the conclusion of each game. Please encourage your players to use the waste containers

Team officials are requested to do a inspect their dressing rooms immediately after their players have left and report any damage or untidiness

As a courtesy to the incoming teams please keep showers short and exit the dressing rooms as quickly as possible.

NOTE:

1)       Each team is guaranteed 3 or 4 games in Preliminary Round / Division .

2)       In the Preliminary Round, teams are awarded points as follows:

2 points for each period won

1 point for each period tied.

3 points for a game win

1.5 points for a game tie

0 points for game loss

4.  FINALS

First & second place place teams advance to Semi-final game with winners advancing to a Final game.

5.   In case of teams tied for advance position:

i)     Winner of game against each other advances

ii)      Team with Total Goals for in Preliminary Round advances

iii)    Team with fewest goals against in Preliminary Round advances.

iv)     Team with fewest Penalty Minutes in Preliminary Games counted as per Rule 8.1 (e) of OMHA Manual of Operations advances

v)       Winner of Coin Toss advances.

6. Playing times:

Preliminary games are 10 - 10 - 15. No overtime or shoot out
Semi-Final games are 10 - 10 - 15 (with a 10 minute sudden victory overtime). If tied, a 5 man victory shoot out, with players shooting simultaneously
Final Game** is 10 - 15 - flood - 15 (with a 10 minute sudden victory overtime). If tied, a 5 man victory shoot out, with players shooting simultaneously

** Game Sheets for semi & final games are to indicate the sequence of the 5 players for shootout. In the event that a player listed for shootout is suspended during the game, the coach will indicate an alternate shooter in that players position. IF no score, or score still tied after first round of the victory shoot out, the victory shoot out sequence will be repeated.