General Rules
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The York Mills Hockey Club (YMHC) is a non-contact hockey league. Body contact, body checking and fighting are not permitted. The judgement of the game Referee in enforcing these rules is final.
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There is no center ice line except for icing calls.
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Icing will be called as soon as the puck crosses the goal line.
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The "clear the zone" rule will apply on delayed offsides.
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Each division shall be administered in accordance with the Divisional Guidelines. These guidelines may change from year to year at the discretion of the Convenor with the approval of the President.
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Players will not be permitted to play unless they are fully protected including all of the approved hockey equipment as follows:
hockey skates hockey pants hockey stick shin guards hockey gloves shoulder pads elbow pads garter belt hockey socks athletic support with cup neck protector (BNQ) helmet with CSA approved face mask mouth guards (recommended)
It should be noted that decals on helmets may void the manufacturer's warranty.
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YMHC strives to attain balanced teams through the fair and equitable distribution of players based on gender and ability. In order to achieve equality, the Convenor may trade players between teams. The decision of the Convenor is final. This is a sensitive and difficult task, the Convenor expects your understanding and support.
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YMHC has a rule that all players are allowed to request one other friend to play on a team with. This rule is in effect for two reasons: a) to avoid cliques and encourage new friendships, and b) more importantly to ensure proper team balance. As part of this rule each friend must also request each other in order to avoid "daisy chain requests" (e.g: Mary requests James who requests Bill who requests Mary), and also to ensure that we are not caught in the middle of having to make tough decisions (e.g.: what do we do if Jim requests Sue, but Sue requests Bill?)
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Any player, including any select player, who is absent for 3 consecutive weeks, or regularly, for reasons other than illness or injury, may be suspended.
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If a team has fewer than 7 players, it defaults 1-0. If both teams default, the game is scored 0-0, and it is considered a loss for each team.
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The York Mills Hockey Club is not responsible for lost or stolen equipment or personal items.
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Players in all age divisions are restricted to a 3 goal maximum (unlimited assists) per game during regular time, both during the regular season and playoffs. In the event that a game goes into sudden death or a shoot out, this restriction is waived.
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A player may only play for the one team to which he/she has been assigned by the Division Convener. In other words, a player cannot play in the regular season or the playoffs for any other team in their division or any other division. If a player does so the team that allowed this infraction will automatically lose that game (regardless of the outcome of the game). The only exception to this rule is when a team has less than 5 skaters and a goalie (the minimum number required to play a game), in which case the opposing team is automatically awarded the win, and a fun "scrimmage" game will be played by both teams with player(s) from supplemental players allowed only for the team that is short players, to bring them up to the same player level as the opposing team.
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Cell phones and cameras are prohibited from the dressing rooms at all times.
Rules: Pre-Game
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All players should be in their dressing rooms fully dressed 15 minutes before game time. Players arriving after the start of the game, at the discretion of the Coach or Convenor, may miss a number of shifts or may not be allowed to play in that game.
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Teams waiting to go on the ice must remain in the dressing room until the preceding game is over and all players have entered their dressing room. Players are not to enter the bench area prior to a game unless accompanied by a coach.
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Players are not to enter the ice surface until the Zamboni has left the ice and the Zamboni doors are fully closed. Players are not permitted to sit on the boards, dangle their arms or legs over the boards, or toss items of any nature onto the ice while the Zamboni is on the ice. Players in violation of this directive may be face disciplinary action at the discretion of the YMHC Discipline Committee.
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Parents and visitors must leave the dressing room 10 minutes before game time and enter the dressing room after the game only after the Coach indicates.
- Only coaches and players are permitted on the bench side of the ice at York Mills Arena. Parents and other spectators are not permitted. In all other arenas parents and other spectators must remain a minimum of 10 feet away from player benches at all times.
Rules: On-Ice (House League)
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Body contact and body checking is banned at all age levels. Any player intentionally using their body to check an opponent shall be assessed a minimum 3 minute straight time or 2 minute stop time minor penalty. Repeated offenses shall be subject to review by the YMHC Discipline Committee.
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Fighting has been banned at all age levels. A 5 minute major penalty plus a match penalty will be assessed for fighting, spearing, butt-ending or spitting. Repeated offences shall be subject to review by the Discipline Committee and could result in lifetime removal from the Club.
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Hitting a player from behind or checking a player into the boards in such a way that the player can not protect themselves will result in a game misconduct.
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If an attacking player makes contact with the goaltender after the goaltender freezes the puck, the resulting face-off will take place at either face-off spot outside the defending team's blue line.
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All high-sticking penalties are an automatic 5 minute major. If there is a resulting injury the penalty is a game misconduct.
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Slashing is a minor or major penalty at the discretion of the referee. If there is an injury the penalty will be a major and a game misconduct.
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A goaltender or player may not play with a broken stick. If a stick breaks during play, the player must immediately discard the stick otherwise a penalty will be assessed. The goalie may play with another player's stick.
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Contact after the whistle has been blown stopping play will result in a minor or major penalty at the discretion of the Referee.
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Players are not permitted to swarm the goalie after the game.
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All coaches must wear helmets while on the ice.
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Coaches must ensure that all players leave the ice immediately after each game in an orderly manner. Coaches are not to leave the bench area until all players have left the ice surface.
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Shaking hands, either at the start or end of the game, is at the convenors discretion.
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