DOC - RULES

INTERDEK HOCKEY

PREFACE

INTERDEK HOCKEY (The league) was created for individuals/teams to experience entertaining and organized hockey. Our mission is to provide our members with professional-quality indoor hockey in a safe environment.

INTERDEK HOCKEY advocates a cordial atmosphere between the players, the referees, the visitors and all staff of the league and facilities.

Any unsightly behaviour that may occur towards the establishment is strictly prohibited. The player or team at fault for any damage caused will be responsible.

The player or the team will therefore have to pay for the damage(s) caused and for any repair(s) /replacements due to his/her fault and may be suspended from the league for a period of time

INTERDEK HOCKEY is not responsible for any theft that may occur on the site.

1. PRE-GAME

1.1 CAPTAIN

Each team must be represented by a captain or an assistant or if these 2 are absent, a member of the team must take responsibility.
The captain and the assistant are responsible for knowing all the rules of the league in order to inform their players of the regulations and all other information and updates of the league.
Each player is responsible for his actions. Each team is responsible for its players. Sanctions may be imposed on a team or the captain whose player behaviour does not comply with the league rules.
The teams are responsible for the actions of their spectators. Sanctions could be awarded to the captain of the team responsible. Spectators are not allowed on the players' bench, for security reasons.
A player who is under the strong influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances that may change the attitude of a player may be denied access to the game. The captain is responsible for the acts of the offending player, just as the player in question is responsible for his actions in such circumstances.
1.2 ROSTER SHEET
The captain/assistant is responsible for handing their roster sheet to the Scorekeeper before the start of the game.
The roster must clearly demonstrate regular (R) and substitute players (S) Otherwise, a minor penalty of two (2) minutes will be awarded to the captain/assistant of the team in default for delaying the game.
Captains are entitled to view the opposing team's alignment sheet.
There will be no warning and the sanction will take place from the first offence.
1.3 TEAM
Before the season starts, teams must submit their roster of their regular players, for approval of the league.
A team must consist of at least 5 players, including the goalie and a maximum of 12 players on the bench.
Each player must wear a jersey with a different number printed on the back, which is the same style of colour as the rest of the team.
A player is inadmissible to play if he is not registered on the roster sheet. To be able to play the rest of the game, the player must have made at least one presence before the 1st period is over.
In order for a player to get a game played, the player must be present fully equipped and play at least one shift before the end of the first period.
Exception: A player could be credited with a game played if he is on the bench with his team (ex: injured player)
The scorekeeper is entitled to require a piece of ID from a player and the player must provide it immediately before the game can begin or continue.
In the situation that a captain included a player under a false name on his roster, the captain and the player in question will be expelled from the game. All points accumulated by the players at fault during the game will be completely lost. If there is a repeat offence, the captain will be suspended for the remainder of the season as well as for the playoffs. If a team is caught in the act of having an illegal player during the playoffs, the offending team will automatically lose the series. "Offence" means any player using a false name or a player who has not played the minimum number of matches required to take part in the playoffs. To avoid any misunderstanding, the captain is invited to validate with the Scorekeeper the eligibility of his player.
A regular player of one team cannot play for another team in the same division.
A team may use a regular goalie from another team in the same division; however, this one will start the game shorthanded 2 minutes penalty).
"Regular" goalie means being the one designated at the very beginning of the season when submitting the team roster.
1.4 THE GAME
A game includes:
3 minutes of warm-up
3 periods of 15 minutes (continuous-time)
Intermission of one minute (teams change side)
the last 2 minutes of the third period will be in stopped time if the goal difference is 3 or less)
If the game is a tie after 45 minutes, there will be a 5 minute overtime at 3 vs 3
If the game is a tie after 5 minutes of overtime, a shootout will be held: 3 shooters
If the game is a tie after the shootout, the game remains tied.
Each team may claim one (1) 30-second timeout at any time during the game.
Each goaltender may claim one (1) 30-second timeout at any time during the game
It can be only ONE TIME OUT per period either team or goalie time out
1.5 GAME BY DEFAULT
For a team to start a game there must be a minimum of four (4) players and a goalie dressed as part of the roster sheet (1.2).
They must present themselves on the playing surface, within the prescribed time.
The offending team will have 18 minutes (until the end of 1st period) to present a proper alignment before losing the game by default.
Example:
19:00 - warm-up
19:03 - the start of the game, the offending team will start with a minor penalty
19:08 - 1st goal will be awarded to the opposing team
19:13 - 2nd goals will be awarded to the opposing team
19:18 - defeat by a score of 3-0
1.5.1 CONSEQUENCE OF A GAME BY DEFAULT (3-0):
A team that doesn’t show up for their game:
will be fined $50 payable at their next game
No match played will be granted to players
A match played will be awarded to all players of the opposing team, having already played a game during the season.
1.6 ELIGIBILITY - PLAYOFFS
Players must have played a minimum of 40% of the season to play in the playoffs.
Goalies must have played a minimum number of games (1) required to play in the playoffs.
1.7 TIEBREAKER
In the event of a tie in the standings, the tiebreaker will be as follows:
1 - Wins in regulation time
2 - Winner of games between the 2 teams
3 - Differential
4 - Goals for
5 - Goals against
6 - Head or tail
2. GENERAL RULES
2.1 TIME OF PLAY
The game is divided into 3 periods: 15-15-15 minutes each with a 1-minute intermission.
If there is a gap of fewer than 3 goals in the last two (2) minutes of the 3rd period, the time will be stopped.
If the game is a tie after 45 minutes, there will be a 5 minute overtime at 3 vs 3
If the game is a tie after 5 minutes of overtime, a shootout will be held: 3 shooters
If the game is a tie after the shootout, the game remains tied.
If a penalty is in progress towards the end of the 3rd period, it will continue in overtime (4 vs 3) The winning team will collect 2 points in the standings and the losing team will have 1 point.
If after the shootout, the game remains tied, each team will get 1 point in the standings.
2.2 OFF-SIDE & FACE-OFF
There is no offside at Le Rinque
Face-Off In the middle of the court after a goal in the zone of the team that received a penalty.
2.3 PLAY THE BALL BEHIND ITS GOAL
In order to have exciting, fast play without stopping play, the player in possession of the ball behind the net will have a maximum of 3 seconds to release the ball from the bounded area of protection. The goalposts will be used as a reference in the absence of such a zone.
2.3.1 ICING
Icing occurs when the ball is thrown behind the player’s net to the other end without any of his teammates touching the ball before it crosses the goal line.
2.4 STOP GAME
When the ball is out of bounds
When the ball touches anything except the protective nets (wall, ceiling, stage)
When the handling of the ball is done behind his net, the player may not throw directly at the opposing goalie. If it does, the opposing team will take the ball.
The team having possession of the ball behind the net will have 3 seconds to put the ball back into play and the opponent must allocate a distance of 3 feet (a stick’s length).
If the ball is put in play even before the referee whistles for the countdown of 3 seconds, the opposing team takes possession of the ball.
When a goalie stops the ball, play resumes behind his net.
If a team is assessed a penalty, a face-off will be played in the team's foul zone.
If the referee fails to determine the last team that touched the ball, a face-off will be held at the closest point of engagement.
2.5 POWER PLAY

in regulation periods

If a team has a power play of two players, the game will be played 5 x 3.

When the first penalty is over, the game will continue at 5 to 4 until the next whistle to return to normal (4x3)

in overtime
A penalty at the end of the 3rd period will be extended to overtime and will be played 4 vs 3. If a second penalty occurs, the game will be played 5 vs. 3.
2.6 HANDLING THE BALL WITH THE HAND
A pass with the hand can only be done in the defensive zone
If a player closes his hand on the ball, then drops it immediately on the rink in front of himself and gains no advantage by this action or makes no attempt to gain any advantage, play continues. If there is an infraction, play shall be stopped. When a player holds the ball for more than 3 seconds or takes a few steps with the ball, a Minor Penalty shall be imposed.
A penalty shot will be awarded to the opponent if a player closes or protects the ball in the goalie's area.
2.7 CONTACT
Accidental contact can occur during play however once the play is stopped after the whistle, NO PHYSICAL CONTACT (body or stick) is allowed. Players at fault will be penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct.
2.8 SLIDING
When a player makes a slide to try to block the ball and it makes the opponent fall, he will receive a minor penalty of 2 minutes for contact, even if he touches the ball while sliding before touching the opponent. This is to avoid knee injuries that could be caused by this action.
2.9 MERCY RULE
If the difference in score is 9 goals from the THIRD PERIOD of the game, the game will be declared over.
2.10 NET MOVED
If the net is moved, play will be whistled by the referee and a set-off will take place in the offending area. A minor penalty could be awarded if the referee judges the goalie or player to voluntarily move the net.
2.11 PIECES OF EQUIPMENT
The league is not responsible for injuries caused during sports activities.
The following equipment is MANDATORY:
- Helmet
- hockey Shin pads
- Gloves
2.12 SPECIAL RULES FOR GOALTENDERS
Clearing the ball directly out of play without touching the boards first or the glass will automatically result in a minor penalty. Note that this rule does not apply in the Le Rinque unless the referee rules this act was done intentionally.
They cannot be captains.
They may be assistant captains.
Once a goalie has removed his equipment, he may play as a regular player in the same game. A goaltender can wear any colour hockey jersey that covers his entire upper body equipment, and a number is not required.
Goaltenders that leave their crease to join an altercation shall receive a minor penalty. Goaltenders who receive a Game Misconduct, Match or Gross Misconduct will be ejected from the game and must be replaced.
2.13 TIME OUT
Each team may claim one (1) 30-second timeout at any time during the game.
Each goaltender may claim one (1) 30-second timeout at any time during the game
It can be only ONE TIMEOUT per period | either team or goalie timeout but not both in the same period
Time will start at the whistle of the referee
2.14 INJURED GOALIE
If a goalie is injured or cannot continue the game, the team will have 10 minutes to replace him with a player on the bench. The time will be calculated by the referee or the scorekeeper
3. PENALTY
3.1 TYPES OF PENALTIES
Penalty Length Consequence
minor 2min stopped time Shorthanded
double minor 4min stopped time Shorthanded
simultaneous double minor 3min continuous time even (after the first whistle)
major 5min time stopped Shorthanded + game misconduct
misconduct 10min continuous time even
Game misconduct expulsion from the match even
Serious misconduct expulsion from the match even + suspension
Game penalty expulsion from the match even + suspension
3.2 MINOR PENALTY
If a player receives a total of 6 min of penalties (3 minor or a double minor + a minor), he will be expelled from the game.
An expelled player must leave the field immediately and a player from his team must be in the penalty box.
3.3 FIGHT
A player involved in a fight automatically receives game misconduct followed by a MINIMUM 3-game suspension.
The instigator of a battle receives an additional punishment and an additional part of the suspension.
The 3rd man in a battle receives game misconduct.
A player who does not cooperate with the officials during an incident could receive additional suspensions.
if a sub player is involved in a fight, the captain will serve a one-game suspension on his behalf on their next game
3.4 LEAVING THE BENCH DURING A FIGHT
No player(s) can leave the player’s bench during a fight/altercation under any circumstance.
Any offending player will be severely punished in the following way:
Jump over the board but stay near the bench 1 game
Head for the altercation then return to the bench without being involved 3 games
Go to the altercation and take part 5 games
In all cases, the additional suspensions are cumulative, that is to say, if a player leaves the bench to join an altercation (5 games) and fights (3 games), he will have to serve 8 suspension matches.
Any player who passes behind the timekeeper and approaches the penalty bench or the opposing player's bench in an "anti-sports" manner will be automatically suspended for one game.
4. SUSPENSIONS
The league reserves the right to suspend a player or team in the event of a bad attitude and/or conduct that is detrimental to the proper functioning of the league.
Serious incidents reported to league officials may merit more severe suspensions.
The league reserves the right to suspend a player without monetary compensation.
If a substitute player receives suspension matches for any reason, the captain will receive a one-game suspension at the next game.
5. INJURIES, ABUSE OR THREATS TO A REFEREE
LACK OF RESPECT: Any disrespectful player by addressing insults and/or threats to an umpire or other official before, during or after a game is subject to harsh discipline. An insult to an umpire results in a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct and may extend to the expulsion of the match or season.
ABUSE: Any player, instructor or leader who intentionally attempts or strikes a referee or other official during or after a game will be suspended.
6. THREAT TO A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION
Any threat to a member of the organization (leaders, employees, volunteers, etc.) will result in suspension for any player. This gesture will also be subject to a prolonged suspension or a prohibition to participate and/or be on the center's premises.
7. CLASSIFICATION OF PLAYERS
The ranking list of players is produced by a league committee and it is available on the league's internet site (forthcoming). The composition of the teams is available on the league website. The league reserves the right to make adjustments to the ranking list of players and the composition of the teams for each division in a timely manner. A player who comes to play for the first time in the league will be on probation for a few games for talent assessment.
8. AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO REGULATIONS
The league reserves the right to change or add regulations at any time.