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· Individuals
utilizing this facility do so at their own risk. The property owner(s), league
operators, officers and owners and staff of The 422 Sportsplex assume no
liability for any injuries or accidents, which may occur. Please refer to your
Liability and Injury Waiver Release Forms.
· Conduct
within the facility and on the rink should be conducted in the spirit of good
sportsmanship.
· No food,
drinks, chewing tobacco, chewing gum, metal cleats permitted on playing surface
No sunflower seeds or similar type products are permitted in the facility.
· No glass
containers on the rink or in the player boxes
· The 422
Sportsplex reserves the right to refuse play or service to anyone
· Any
fighting will result in permanent banishment from facility. .
· Icing- Automatic NO Touch needed
when ball is cleared behind the far face-off mark.
· Offside’s- Delayed offside’s using the RED
Center Line.
· A player must play in 4 league
games to be allowed to play in the playoffs.
Sign Up Guidelines and Fees:
Teams sign up
on a first come, first serve basis.
· Teams can sign up anytime
before session start date. To guarantee your team spot, a $100 non-refundable
deposit is required prior to league start date. Deposits will only be refunded
if the Sportsplex does not have a league spot available for your team.
· A team will pay with a one
lump sum payment before the start of their first game. This will put the responsibility on one
person to pay for the team. If you
Captain multiple teams you will receive a $75 discount on those teams.
ONLINE
REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE: www.the422sportsplex.com.
· If full payment is made
after the deadline, up to a $10 late fee will be charged if management allows
your team to play.
· No individual will be
allowed to participate in any league games, practice session, tournament, clinic, open pick-up game, or other activities until a
release form has been properly completed and signed.
· Individuals that sign up
will be placed in the 422 Sportsplex database where
other teams may contact you to recruit you for their team.
Numbered
· All players are required to
have a shirt with a number on the back. The referee has the right to not start
the game until at least 5 players have numbered jerseys. Any player who does
not have a numbered shirt will not be allowed to play.
·
In the event of a color conflict the away team must change
jerseys. Each team's jersey color will be posted on the web site and team
captains will be responsible for checking to see if there is a color conflict
each week. In this event the away team must bring an alternate
jersey. The 422 Sportsplex will not be responsible if this policy is not
followed. Failure to bring an alternate jersey will result in a forfeit.
·
Team rosters are limited to 18 players per team,
including the goalie.
· Before the start of next
season all rosters must be in by Captain’s meeting. You may still add players up to the third
game, but your roster must be in by that day.
You can email them to 422leagues@comcast.net or by handing them
to the director. The reason for this is
to place your team in the division that will allow them to compete and not
dominate. If the league director does
not know a player on your roster, that player will be asked to come to an
evaluation to determine his ability to make sure that teams aren’t unfairly
balanced. All this is being done to
create a “fair” and “competitive” league.
· Players may only be added
after the 3rd game if a player is injured and removed from the roster for the
remainder of the session. Proof of injury must be provided. Acceptable proof
shall be a doctor's note. At the discretion of management, a team may claim
hardship and add one player after the third game. Any player on a roster that
is found to be illegal will forfeit all the games for the team during that
season. It is the responsibility of the manager to know which players are legal
or illegal. Management reserves the right to check the identifications of any
player on a player roster to check and see if they are legal players under
management guidelines.
· Non-Rostered Goalies: Teams may use a
non-rostered, league registered goalie at any time during the regular season,
as long as they are with in their division or lower. During the playoffs all teams must use only
rostered goalies that have played 4 games.
· Playoff Eligibility: Non-rostered players are
ineligible for all playoff games. Rostered players must have played in at least
four of the team’s scheduled games to be eligible for playoffs, circumstances
involving sickness, injury, or vacation can be evaluated by the league
commissioner for playoff eligibility.
· Adult League: Reserves the right to veto
any goaltender who has not played at least 4 of a team’s scheduled games as a
goalie. This prevents experienced goalies from “playing out” all year and
playing in net for the playoffs.
· If your team wins its division two
times in a row, you will be asked to move up a division unless you remove
dominate players.
Roster Cards
· Permanent Rosters must be
turned in by the first game or teams will forfeit all games in which a
permanent roster was not on file in the manager's office. This roster must
include the names and numbers of every permanent player on your team. The
numbers you put on the permanent roster must match the jersey numbers you play
with. If a player is not uniformed with the same number on the permanent roster
your team may forfeit that game. If a player’s number is different because he
forgot his jersey number, that player must inform the referee prior to the game
or risk forfeiting that game. Referees will track penalties based upon jersey
number and not based upon player’s names. It is the responsibility of each team
to ensure that the numbers match the names.
· Referees or management may
at any time check the names and numbers of players prior to the start of any
game or after a game. If a player is caught with a different number than the
one on the roster card, that game may be forfeited. This decision will be at the referee’s
discretion.
All
the below items are mandatory
· Helmet with chinstrap under
16only
· Elbow pads
· Gloves
· Protective cup and supporter
· Knee and shin guards
· Stick
· Shirt & covering for all
black colored shin guards
All of the below items are optional and highly
recommended
· "Girdle": Provides
thigh, hip, and tailbone protection
· Mouth pieces for adults:
Provides shock protection in collisions
· Visors or facemasks for
adults: Provides additional facial protection
· Inline pants: Made to
withstand the grind of the game
Goalkeepers Equipment: Adds a blocker glove,
catching glove, leg guards, and padded hockey pants, all designed for hockey
goalkeepers, as mandatory equipment. Without all mandatory equipment a player
may not have goalkeeper’s privileges
Uniforms: Players shall be uniformly dressed in approved
hockey apparel or pants and long sleeves, whenever possible, but no game shall
be prevented from being played, and no player prevented from playing, due to
lack of matching uniforms. Players shall, however, make every effort dress
uniformly and have a number. Players must have matching jersey numbers.
Uniforms: Players are discouraged from wearing the same
numbers, but no player shall be prevented from playing because of it. Players
with same numbers shall be marked on score sheet as e.g., “12a” and “12b”.
Balls: Pink MYLEC ball
will be used for all games. All teams
must provide 2 Pink MYLEC balls at each game.
Uniforms
· Referees may also make a
particular player change jersey if it conflicts with opposing team’s colors,
and keep player off surface until that player changes jersey to a contrasting
color. No delay shall be allowed for this purpose. It is the player’s
responsibility to wear proper color.
Official Games
· A game is considered
"official" after three completed period of play. If there is an
injury or other unforeseen circumstance, the current score will stand as
official once three periods have been played.
The Rink
· The official rink size will
be 180X80 feet
· Play will be 6 VS 6 (5
players and 1 goalie)
· The ball will remain in play
if it hits any netting above the glass.
· ????????????Placement of the face off
will follow USA Inline guide lines (see USA Inline Rule Book)
Forfeits & Make-Up Games
· A team has 5 minutes from
the start time to have at least 5 players and a goalie or 4 players and no
goalie for a game to be officially played.
After the 5 minutes has passed a game will be considered a forfeit.
· Make up games will only be
due to in climate weather closings
· If a team is unable to play
a scheduled game, the opposing team may choose to accept a 3-0 forfeit. The 422
Sportsplex is not responsible for teams that neglect this rule and fail to
notify the opposing team that they are not going to make a scheduled game.
· Follow these steps in the
event you cannot make a game time.
· Forfeits: Teams must call
the opposing team to inform them of the forfeit. (Call the Sportsplex for the
phone number of the opposing team) The 422 Sportsplex is not responsible for teams
that neglect this rule and fail to notify the opposing team that they are not
going to make a scheduled game. If a team shows up to play and the opposing
team does not show up, then the team present will win by forfeit. Furthermore,
the team that fails to show up for the scheduled game will be charged a forfeit
fee that will be passed onto the team that was present for the game as long as
the fee is collected.
· Failure to do so will result
in the game being forfeited. Furthermore if the rescheduling or forfeit
procedures are not followed then the offending team will be charged according
to the forfeit penalty schedule listed.
Forfeitures/Penalty
Schedule:
A team forfeiting a game
during any one session will be subject to the following fines:
· First Forfeit- Warning
· Second Forfeit- $50 fine
· After the first forfeit,
the team that forfeited will receive a warning. The second forfeit, a $50
fine. If a team forfeits three times in once season, they'll be pulled
from the league, all money paid will be lost and the team will have to pay in
full at the time of registration for all future leagues.
· Fines for forfeitures must
be paid prior to a team continuing the session schedule. Forfeiture will be
incurred if a team has failed to field the minimum number of players (4 player
minimum) within ten minutes from the start of the game clock. Teams incurring
forfeitures during a session shall not be eligible for registration discount in
the following session. Any team no show will result in a 3-0 victory for
opposing team and no rescheduled game will be given.
· Failure to do so will result
in the game being forfeited. Furthermore if the rescheduling or forfeit
procedures are not followed then the offending team will be charged according
to the forfeit penalty schedule listed.
Sportsmanship
· Individuals are expected to play under control and within the rules of the game, and to the best of their ability will avoid causing injury to themselves and other persons using the facility.
Referees
· Referees appointed to
officiate each game have complete authority on the field of play, and their
decisions on points of fact connected with the game are final. Officiating will
be monitored and assessed periodically and management will always try to
provide quality officiating at the facility. Constructive comments regarding
the officiating are welcome and encouraged. Please submit any such comments in
writing. Complaints regarding officials should be submitted in writing, contain
points of fact, and have your name and the name of your team at the top. Teams
may not discuss the officiating in a game immediately following their game.
Teams may fill out a referee complaint form and turn it over to the
commissioner of the league. The commissioner will take seriously all complaints
written on a complaint form and turned in 24 hours after a game. The
commissioner will not take seriously complaints directed at him immediately
following a game, verbal or written. The commissioner will not overturn any
calls made by the referee during the course of a game. If a team suspects an
illegal player or other illegal activity associated with other team, they
should inform the commissioner immediately. If this activity is discovered
after the game is completed, the team should file a formal protest to the
commissioner. Please read our rules below to understand how to file a formal
protest. Do not discuss officiating or the officials with the facility staff
during or immediately after your game.
Game Times
· 3 periods, 10 minutes each. The first period with be running clock. The
second and third periods with have stoppage time.
·
Overtime: If the score is tied after regulation, the teams will
play a 5 minute period, running clock. If the game is still tied, there will be
a shoot out. The shootout maximum is 3 rounds. If the game remains a tie after
3 rounds, each team will receive 1 point.
· Playoffs: The teams will play a ten minute overtime period, followed a five minute period, and a three man
shoot-out.
· Any player, except for the goalie, given a minor
penalty must sit in the penalty box for the time designated with no substitute
for him being allowed.
· If, while a
team is short handed because of one or more minor penalties, and the opposing
team scores a goal, the first of such penalties shall terminate automatically.
· One time out per team per game .
Scoring
· A goal shall be scored when the ball has legally
passed between the goal posts below the cross bar and completely across the
goal line.
· Mercy Rule: If there is a 7 goal
differential, the score clock will run without any stoppage time. If there is a
10 goal differential, the game will be called.
Penalties/Fighting
Fighting
could result in banishment from the facility.
· The
422 Sportsplex has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY on fighting, physical and verbal
abuse towards employees, referees, players and patrons. Crossing this boundary will most certainly
lead to an indefinite suspension and possible banishment from the facility.
·
A player or coach sent off in (or after) a game by a referee will
automatically be suspended from the next game in the session. In addition, a
player will be banned from playing on any other team until the suspension has
been served. If a player is ejected in the last game of a session (he/she) will
be prohibited from playing in the first game after he/she registers for another
session.
·
A player or coach ejected from the facility for the offense of "violent
conduct" (including, but not limited to: spitting, threatening, continued
rough play, etc.) will be suspended as outlined above and, in addition, will be
suspended for one additional game and subject to further disciplinary action as
decided by the facility management
Minor Penalties:
· A minor penalty is 1 minute.
· Any player, except for the goalie, given a minor
penalty must sit in the penalty box for the time designated with no substitute
for him being allowed.
· If, while a
team is short handed because of one or more minor penalties, and the opposing
team scores a goal, the first of such penalties shall terminate automatically.
Major Penalties:
· Any player receiving a major penalty must be reported
to the league director or manager on duty with a recommendation for possible
suspension.
· For a major penalty in the game to a player, including
the goaltender, the penalized player shall be ruled off the playing surface and
assessed a game misconduct penalty. It shall be necessary to place a substitute
in the penalty box immediately. The substitute will be permitted to return to
the playing surface after the time of a major penalty has elapsed and a
stoppage of play occurs.
· When a player is assessed both a minor and major
penalty, the major penalty shall be served first. The substitute shall not
return to the playing surface while serving any major penalty, however, if his
major penalty time has elapsed, he may return on his minor.
Excessive
Penalties in a Single Game: THREE minor
penalty minutes (in a game) from a player shall cause the player to be ejected
for the remainder of the game.
Fifteen minutes of minor team penalties in a game
will result in the coach being suspended for one game (next game), this is an
automatic suspension.
Suspension of Game: During the course of a game,
if one or both of the teams create an atmosphere that is dangerous (excessive
penalties or flagrant penalties) to the other players, the referees will stop
the game and warn both teams that the game may be suspended. If the problem
continues, the referee will suspend the game.
The Director of Hockey will make all final
determinations about any extenuating circumstances resulting in forfeits
(traffic, weather, etc.). A make-up game may be permitted, and team or teams
may be responsible for any additional rink or referee cost incurred. Make up
games are at the sole discretion of the league, and are only permissible in
cases of extenuating circumstances.
A $100 bond will be required from any team involved in an altercation where more than one player is involved in a fight. Should a bond be placed against a team, the bond must be paid prior to the team's next game, or that game will be forfeited. The terms of the bond will be given in writing to the team. Should the team fail to adhere to the terms, the bond will be forfeited to the arena and the team's participation will be terminated. If the team adheres to the terms of the bond, then the team will receive the $100 bond at the end of the session.
It is the responsibility of each
player and the player's team representative to be aware of the total status of
their player's infractions. Failure to comply may result in further
disciplinary measures which may include suspension of the coach/rep. and
forfeiture of games in which that player participated.
Protesting a Game
· Intention to file a protest
must be noted in writing immediately following the game. A formal written
protest with a $20 fee (refundable if upheld) must be submitted to the 422
Sportsplex within 48 hours after the end of a game. The league commissioner
will review and have the final authority on all protests. ALL DECISIONS MADE BY
THE COMMITTEE ARE FINAL. Only violations of the laws of the game, rules or
guidelines of the facility as published are matters for protest. Any protests
regarding fielding of illegal players must be brought to the attention of the
game officials prior to the suspected player(s) leaving the surface of play.