Rules

Yellow Breeches Sports Center Rules applicable to all Leagues

The Sports Center uses the RHA Rules for a primary source.

The Sports Center rules are not in the  RHA rulebook, but are as followed:

I. Player Equipment
a. HECC approved Helmets with face cage for youth leagues (18 and Under)
b. Shin guards
c. Elbow pads
d. Mouth pieces for youth players

II. Player Eligibility and Rosters
a. Teams have up to the 4th games to add any player to the roster, with rink approval.

b. Players must play 5 games to be eligible for playoffs

c. All players must sign in before every game, if a player is running late, they must tell scorekeeper or the ref if a score keeper is not available.

d. The YBSC staff has the right to permit or not permit any player from playing in a league due to player skill level, past behavior, or discipline action taken for said player.

e. For a game to count teams must have 4 rostered players and a goalie, or a forfeit will be given to that team lacking players.

f. A game may be played with recruited players given the permission from the manager on duty and the opposing team.

g. If a team or a player has not reached their financial obligation by the 4th game the YBSC reserves the right to exclude a team or a player from continuing from playing in a season, until financial obligations are met

h. If a goalie does not show for their game and the team wants another goalie from another team, that team must ask the manager on duty and the opposing team for that goalie to play.

i. The YBSC reserves the right to challenge and deny a teams request to play at a level in which they do not belong.

ii. Any player or participant in our adult or youth hockey that is ejected, suspended, or quits playing in the league or for any team for any reason will not be refundeded their league fee in any amount. League fees are not refundable.

 

III. Game Play
a. Games consist of 2 twenty-two minute periods with a 2 minute warm up

b. Any player on any team that damages any YBSC property will be subject to ejection.

c. All players should be ready ten minutes before their scheduled game time.

d. All teams should wear like colored jerseys with unique numbers (0-99)

e. A timeout can only be called if the difference between the score is 4 goals and/or under the ref’s discretion.

f. Hand passes are allowed only in a teams defensive zone.

g. If a player quits, gets kicked out, or thrown off their own team there will be NO REFUND.

 

IV. Playoffs
a. If the event of a tie at the end of the regular season at the YBSC the tiebreaker rules are as followed: Head to head, goals against (GA), goals for (GF). If there is still a tie after that then number of wins, and losses will be looked at.

b. For a playoff game to be played teams must have 4 rostered players and their regular season goalie. If the regular season goalie does not show then a rostered player must play goalie.

c. At the end of a play off game and there is a tie then a 5 minute sudden death over time period will be played. If no team scores in over time a 4 man shoot out will take place.

 

V. Penalties and Suspensions
a1. Turning the blade over and using the tip of the stick, the bottom of the blade, or
turning the stick over and using the butt-end, to hold the puck to the surface is
prohibited. For a violation of this rule, play shall be stopped immediately and a minor
penalty shall assessed to the offending team.

a. No tolerance rule is in effect at the YBSC

b. A 2 minute minor will be accessed for a minor infraction like, high sticking, hooking, slashing, elbowing, kneeing, tripping etc. (if you would like to know more just ask the referees before or after a game)

c. A major penalty will be accessed for a major infraction like boarding, spearing, butt-ending, checking from behind, and any action that is deemed as an intent to injure etc. and will be subject to review and suspension by the rink.

d. A player that receives 4 penalties in one game will be suspended for the remainder of the game being played and for the next game of the regular season or playoffs.

e. Major Penalties first offence minimum 1 game suspension, second offence minimum 3 game suspension, third offence 1 year suspension.

f. Throwing any type of punches is considered fighting, under the official’s and rink management’s discretion, with or without gloves will result in a suspension (s) and a $50 fine to be paid before the team’s next game. If the fine is not paid the team will forfeit all games up until the fine is paid. Second offenses will result in a one year removal, and player will be subject to management review for continuation of play after one year is served. Third offense after the one year removal will constitute permanent removal from the YBSC. Fighting is not a part of hockey at the YBSC. It is aggravated assault as it is anywhere else in the civilized world.

g. Abuse of any official, employee or fan, verbal or physical, will not be tolerated. The YBSC staff and management do not have to nor will not put up with such behavior, and will issue suspensions no less than five games for verbal abuse. Any physical abuse of the above will result in your removal of play from the YBSC. This ruling is not subject to any reviews or renewals. Management supports and stands behind the officials at the YBSC. Physical harm towards them can possibly involve criminal charges pressed by them or management.

 

Handshakes following any game, youth and adult have always been a part of hockey and a sportsmanship gesture that the YBSC has encouraged to all players. NOW IT IS REQUIRED! Technically it is already a rule in USAhockey and a part of its sportsmanship requirements. We will require all players to shake hands at the end of a game in the handshake line, unless instructed by the officials not to in the case of avoiding conflict. This call is only by the officials. Those who are not gentlemanly enough to follow this code of conduct will be assessed a minimum one game suspension and future failure to adhere to this ruling will be subject to complete removal from the YBSC.

If any player during the handshake procedes to disrupt, fight, or act in any fashion unsportsmanlike during the handshake their removal from the YBSC will be swift and enforced. We are trying to uphold and support a stronger sense of good will and respect to the game of hockey and make the YBSC and events held at the YBSC a safe and enjoyable environment! Dont be that guy!!