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Kahnawake Ball Hockey

League

Rules Regulations code of ethics amp

Waiver2014-2015

This rulebook is prepared by the KBH Management

Kahnawake Quebec Canada514-224-7344

wwwkahnawakeballhockeyleaguecom

Rulebook is updated yearly

2Table of contents

Subject Page no

Table of contents 2Introduction 3Mission Vision and core value statement 4Ethics and responsibilities of coaching 5

General regulations for players coaches amp team officials 6-7Carded officials definedEquipment 7Player eligibility 7Convenerrsquos responsibility 7Appointment Process 8

League composition 8Practices 8Game playing rules 9-13Protests and Complaints 14Tournaments and Exhibition Games 14

Tryouts 14Code of Conduct Guidelines for Coaches 15Code of Conduct Guidelines for Parents 15Code of Conduct Guidelines for Players 15General Policy Regarding Alcohol Drugs or otherSubstances with Performance Altering Properties 16KBHL Executive 2011-2012 17Liability waiver 18-19

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Introduction Welcome to the KBHL rulebook

The rulebook is created by the Kahnawake Ball Hockey League management with the hopes of bringing the best possible ball hockey experience for our league staff players and spectators

Reading through you may notice that the documents in this book are of general amp philosophical nature These documents are to insure the understanding of the league expectations and behavior rules

A major portion of the KBHL rulebook are written in the context of rules and regulations which are intended for the management or other interested parties to rely on the application of specific solutions to specific circumstances

Rules are not meant to be broken but you must understand rule flexibility must be given depending on the situation Please respect managements decisions as our intents are to be fair and have a positive experience

-KBHL managementKahnawake Ball Hockey League

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Kahnawake Ball Hockey League Mission Vision And Core Values StatementMission

Our goal of the Kahnawake Ball Hockey League (KBHL) is to promote and provide a very high quality organized floor hockey experience for all participantsKBHL will provide organized hockey in both Recreational House Leagues (RHL) and also in Representative Team (RT) categories KBHL will consider both RHL and RT hockey as having equal importance KBHL will encourage and promote participation (ie players referees and other game officials coaches trainers conveners parents general members committee members and board members) by as many interested persons as possible in order to provide this quality hockey experienceKBHL will endeavor to continuously improve through the support and development of all participants in their desires to become the best that they can be in their form of participationKBHL will provide this quality hockey experience all the while respecting its own By-Laws and Rules and RegulationsKBHL will provide this quality hockey experience with the highest standards possible within our means and with reasonable regard to cost for the participants KBHL will endeavor to continuously find ways to measure its success in accomplishing this mission and visionVISIONOur ultimate vision of success would include the following1 To have 100 of all participants in KBHL rate their experience as excellent and2 To become publicly known in Kahnawake and Canada as one of the best ball hockey leagues to ever existCORE VALUESKBHL and all of its participants will agree to and promote the following core valuesbull Safetybull Fun for Allbull Physical Mental and Social Developmentbull Development of Floor Hockey Skills and Floor Hockey Knowledgebull Truth Honesty and Integritybull Fairnessbull Goodwillbull Beneficial Outcomes

5

ETHICS amp RESPONSIBILITIES OFCOACHING IN BALL HOCKEYAs a coach you play a key role in Ball Hockey You must be fully aware of your responsibilities realizing you have another obligation to fill besides the teaching of hockey skills to your playersSports recreational activities and physical fitness play an important role in our overall educational system These programs have not originated by accident but have purposely been instituted to develop and meld the character of tomorrowrsquos peopleYou must therefore be prepared to accept the obligations of giving leadershipWhat is leadership It is simply ldquoSHOWING BY EXAMPLErdquo the qualities that make a good being These qualities are developed through floor hockey by teaching what is right and wrong fair and unfair cooperation with team-mates respect for authority respect for the property of others unselfishness and a sense of duty In essence it is the making and melding of young men and womenRemember that your actions are open to examination Accept the challenge and you will have a lasting satisfaction far beyond the winning of games and championshipsRemember that itrsquos not whether you win or lose but how you play the gameHockey should be a memorable experience for all players and coaches

6GENERAL KBHL RULES AND REGULATIONS

In this Section the Rules and Regulations stipulated shall apply generally to both House League and Representative Teams in the Kahnawake Ball Hockey Association Where any Rule or Regulation in this Section is deemed to be specific to either House League or Representative Teams the said rule shall indicate such specificity Otherwise each Rule or Regulation shall apply to both House League and Representative Teams

GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR PLAYERS COACHES AND TEAM OFFICIALS1 Coaches andor Directors are responsible for seeing that all players on their team act in an appropriate manner on and off the ice including the dressing room If a coach or manager must leave before the last player has left the dressing room he must appoint a parent to be in charge If a coach or his designate has a problem with players he will report it to the convener or Director Responsible in the case or Representative Players The convener will immediately report the incident to the appropriate Director responsible The players are responsible for conducting themselves in a sportsmanlike manner Pushing and shoving and horseplay may result in suspension 2 All exhibition games and tournament entries must be approved by the division convener or the Director responsible 3 KBHL recognizes that from time to time teams may have a need for affiliated players in the event of injury sicknessVacations or other justifiable reasons In all cases the use of affiliated players should be done with good communication and application of the rules and documentation specific to each case For House League use of affiliated players it is imperative that all concerned become involved Coaches must first discuss the need for affiliated players with their convener responsible for their division who in turn will involve the convener from the next lower division Together these people will develop an appropriate plan for the selection of affiliated players that will provide for fairness in selection to all players that are possible affiliated players4 No team shall hold a separate bank account All monies must be forwarded to the KBHL Treasurer who will credit the team account accordingly5 Teams must not solicit any sponsor without the approval of the KBHL President6 No promotional or fund-raising activities may be undertaken without the express written approval of the KBHLManagement7 No player will be excluded from a team due to illness or injury He will be given all benefits due his team at the end of the year8 All players must be kept in their respective dressing room until completion of the preceding game9 Teams are requested to leave the floor immediately upon completion of their game10 Due to scheduling teams are requested to clear the dressing room as quickly as possible11 All players are responsible for their own clothing and personal articles12 The division convener or appropriate Director responsible must approve any changes deemed necessary to the original team composition13 The appropriate Director responsible will approve all changes to house-league or representative schedules14 A player whose parents have moved into the area covered by KBHL during the hockey season will be permitted to play in the division for which he is eligible If he becomes a resident at a time that he cannot participate in three regularly scheduled games prior the division play-offs he will not be eligible to play for the remainder of the season on any team competing in the play-offs but will be permitted to play on a team which has been eliminated and is only playing exhibition or tournament games15 Any player leaving a KBHL Representative Team once selected to said team to play for a team of higher caliber ie junior shall forfeit his registration fee16 Any player who has not registered by the date specified will be placed on a waiting list and will be assigned to a team within the secondary draft as a vacancy exists Final registration to occur at the discretion of the KBHL Executive Special consideration will be given to Pro caliber players who were out of town attending Pro activities17 When justified the convener or Director responsible may suspend players andor team officials The convener will report any suspensions to the Director responsible immediately The players andor team official may request in writing within 24 hours of the suspension that a hearing be held before the Board of Directors Such a hearing to be within 48 hours of the formal request18 Any player may move up one division in house league at the sole discretion of the KBHL President19 Team officials will at all times conduct themselves in an exemplary manner and will not carry on arguments or displays of hard feeling before any team member The use of alcoholic beverages while engaged in any activity with any team will not be tolerated This includes arriving with the intent of engaging in an activity with a team having already consumed alcohol prior to attending the team activity Please refer to the team official player and parent guideline detailed on page 15 amp 16 for more details20 Any parent convicted of a criminal offence against the KBHL will not be allowed to participate in any fundraising activities for any team Their fundraising commitments must be fulfilled by a suitable and appropriate replacement

721 No foul or abusive language will be tolerated from the bench or in the dressing room22 Coaches may arrange to have their respective dressing room locked by picking up a key from the canteen or the

rink attendant23 With respect to House League during the hockey season a coach may be required to provide a representative for the convener at regular scheduled games Failure to do so may lead to suspension of the coach as follows1048766 First Offence ndash one game suspension1048766 Second Offence ndash two game suspension1048766 Third Offence ndash Written report to KBHL Management with the conveners recommended action24 All Coaches and team Staff shall provide to the KBHL Management a current police check as provided by the local police authority Failure to provide such check will result in immediate replacement of the individual has not provided a police check25 All Coaches shall have clearance as per policy as set by the KBHL26 All coachesrsquo positions are subject to review and approval of the police check per KBHL policies27 As per KBHL policy all coaches assistant coaches trainers or other volunteers on the floor at practice must wear a Hockey helmet28 Any player who assists in a practice of a younger age classification must wear a helmet29 Only carded team officials approved by the KBHL and players fully equipped and actively involved in the game in progress shall be allowed on the bench

Carded Officials Defined1048766 All LEAGUE team officials shall be carded as per KBHL regulations30 An individual is only allowed to be carded to one KBHL representative team per season31 Any KBHL management member may coach at the House League Level only

EQUIPMENT1Goalies must have approved hockey helmets and full-face masks neck guards and chin flaps2 All players must wear helmet and gloves3 All sticks must conform to KBHL standards4 Team coaches are responsible for all Association equipment assigned to them by KBHL5 Team coaches are responsible for the return of all equipment immediately following the teamrsquos last playoff game or a date set by the management Sweaters must be returned cleaned and on hangers6 All House League sweaters are the property of the Association House League sweaters will be crested KBHL7 Unless in any given year the Board of KBHL determines that house league jerseys can be kept by players after the season ends the house league player is responsible for returning his sweater back into hisher coach If the player does not return the sweater the cost of the sweater will be added to the registration fee to sign up the following season

PLAYER ELIBIBILITY1 All players in KBHL that participate either in house league or on a Representative team will do so only if said player complies with the league terms

CONVENORrsquoS RESPONSIBILITIES1 A convener or his designate will be on duty during all regularly scheduled games An exception would be in the case of the KBHL convener in which case the representative team manager will be on duty in place of the KBHL convenerConvenerrsquos Duties81048766 Responsible for getting referees to start game on time1048766 Checking on first aid kit (keep supplies on hand)1048766 In case of accident see that the first aid is administered 1048766 Have timekeepers and referees sign game sheet1048766 Fill out the game result sheets for submission to the local paper Keep stats and send copy to KBHL office formaintenance of league standings1048766 Ensure the coaches obey the Playing Rules and Regulations in this booklet1048766 Responsible for team composition agreeable to all concerned (See draft guidelines)1048766 A KBHL Director shall be invited to all Convener and coaches meetings1048766 All major penalties shall be reported to the Director responsible for House League immediately1048766 All game sheets shall be kept by the conveners in an orderly manner2 Before house league coaches are assigned a team Conveners and the Vice-President of KBH shall submit a list of proposed coaches and assistant coaches to the KBHL President Only approved coaching staff will be insured and permitted on the bench

8APPOINTMENT PROCESSFrom time to time the KBHL will need to engage the services of other individuals in various capacities or functions in order to fulfill the mandate of providing an excellent hockey experience to the participants and especially the players Such positions include but are not necessarily limited to Coaches Coaches Mentor(s) Referee in Chief and other

special function positionsThe appointment process for such positions shall be as follows1 Referee in Chief (RIC) At least once annually in February the Board shall advertise for the position of RIC All applicants shall be reviewed by the Kahnawake Ball Hockey League Management for approval Management and the successful applicant will enter into a Supply of Services Agreement with term of engagement to last no longer than March 1st of the year following the commencement of the said engagement2 Coaches Mentor If the Board determines in any given year that KBHL will have a Coaches Mentor Program then the same process of selection as used for the RIC shall be used in order to select the appropriate Coaches Mentor3 Coaches The Personnel Committee of the Board shall be given the authority to develop an appropriate interview and selection procedure and methodology to select coaches for both house league and representative teams In the case of representative teams the process shall include an advertisement in February of each year inviting applicants Thepersonnel committee by method chosen by the committee shall then review complete the interviews and complete theselection process no later than March 1st each year Also in the case of representative team coaches if the Board has adirector responsible for KBHL representative teams then this director shall be involved in the procedure used for selection of coachesIn the case of house league coaches selection the personnel committee shall also advertise publicly the need for houseleague coaches and invite applicants to submit their applications well in advance of the need for KBHL to select teams and form leagues The Director responsible for house league play at all divisions shall be involved in the procedure used for selection of coaches4 Other Special Positions In the event that the Board deems from time to time that KBHL requires the services of otherspecial positions then the Board shall develop specific processes of selection for that position at the time the position isdeemed necessary or as soon as is practical thereafter

HOUSE LEAGUE COMPOSTION AND PLAYING RULESLEAGUE COMPOSITION1 Each team will carry a maximum 12 runners and 1 goalie The executive of KBHL will determine the numbers of players on each team based on annual registration The placement on teams shall be based on a snake draft2 Any player requesting a full refund must do so before start of the 1st game After that date partial refunds will beconsidered if a written request explaining the justification for such refund is received by the Board of Directors3 The Conveners and Directors of KBHL are under no obligation to meet any special requests for players to be on certain teams Under most circumstances special requests will not be met 4 Players of coaches and sponsors shall be placed on the team that the parent coaches or sponsors unless deemed otherwise by the President of KBHL5 Conveners and the Director responsible for HL shall be responsible for the orderly selection of teams Generallyconveners with the assistance of Coaches shall draft players to teams based on previous years rating systems or by such other means deemed appropriate at the time of selection and with the approval of the Director responsible for HL and the convener The first step of the draft shall be the determination and appropriate allocation of coaches to a team keeping in mind concepts like sponsorship affiliations Next and using the division list of players registered at the time of the draft the coaches shall place the coachrsquos child on that team then the assistant coachrsquos child on that team then the trainerrsquos child on that team then if there is a child of the sponsor the sponsorrsquos child on that team unless deemed otherwise 6 The Director responsible for HL may choose to not use a draft system and in such instance will draw up teams for the young Division7 The convener or Director responsible for HL shall have the authority to balance the teams before the season starts8 All players must be registered before playing9 Coaches using ineligible players will be suspended until further review

PRACTICES1 A House League coach must use all floor time assigned to him by KBHL for practices This floor time must not be re-assigned by the coach Floor time that is purchased by the coach in addition to floor time assigned by KBHL shall not conflict with the KBHL assigned practice floor time All teams must attend practices Any team not attending shall result in the coach being suspended and any further KBHL floor time for that team for practice purposes may be terminated2 No exhibition games will be allowed without two KBHL certified referees

9GAME PLAYING RULES1 KBHL rules will prevail in all divisions with the additions and as set out in this section

2 EQUAL FLOOR TIME WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL PLAYERS Where this condition is deliberately abused the convener will take disciplinary action which will be as follows 1st Offence- warning2nd Offence- 1 game suspension3rd Offence- TerminatedThe rules that govern ball hockey in Canada are set by the Canadian Ball Hockey Association The Kahnawake Ball Hockey League (KBHL) has amended certain of those rules to better suit its game and brand of hockey

Important Points- 5 on 5 - Offsides amp Icing- Penalties (slashing hooking interference boarding cross checking high sticking unsportsmanlike tripping goaltender interference etc) - No major contact open floor hits will not be tolerated- High-sticking the ball gloving the ball ball out of bounds and hand passes will result in a face-off

THE GAME 1) Teams will be awarded 2 points for a victory 1 point for a shootout loss 2) The team scoring the most goals wins the game

middot A goal shall be scored when the ball travels between the goal posts and below the crossbar by the stick of the attacking player while entirely crossing the goal line

middot A goal shall be scored if the ball is put into the net in anyway by the defending team The player of the attacking team who last played the ball shall be credited with the goal but no assist shall be awarded

middot If an attacking player kicks (kicking motion) the ball and the ball goes directly into the goal or is deflected into the goal by any player including the goalkeeper the goal is not allowed

OVERTIME

1) Should the game be tied after the three running periods (15 minute) are completed overtime will take place

2) Overtime consists of five minutes if no score during the time period a shootout will take place 3) Shootouts will consist of 3 shooters from each team if tied sudden death All players must shoot before a

player can go twice

TIME-OUTS 1) Each team receives a thirty second time-out per game Time-outs cannot be carried over and there are no

time-outs in overtimeREGULAR SEASON TIE BREAKING PROCEDURES

1) Most Points 2) Most Regulation Wins 3) Series Between the Two Teams (Team has the best record within the 3 games played against each other) 4) Team PlusMinus (Goals For amp Goals Against) 5) Most Goals For 6) Least Goals Against 7) Flip a coin

TIMING

1) Games consist of three running time 15 minute periods 2) Games are to start on time with respect to the schedule Ten minutes are given as a grace period for players

to show up to have the minimum amount of players to play If a team does not have enough players to play the game will be forfeited by a score of 1-0

3) With respect to the scheduled start there is a five minute warm-up period after which the game should start

4) Breaks between periods will be 2 minutes

10TIMEKEEPING NOTES

1) Length of game middot A game is three 15 minute running time periodsmiddot

2) Time-Outs middot Each team has one-thirty second time-out per game

3) Overtime KBHL Five minute overtime period middot Shootout if tied (3 shooters)

5) Penalty Time middot Minor penalties are 2 minutes middot Circle coincidental penalties middot Majors are five minutes

7) Attendance middot Cross off the names of any players marked on the score-sheet who are not there

8) GoalsAssistsShots middot When recording goals and assists be sure that the number given to you by the referee actually

exists on the score-sheetFACE-OFFS1) If the offensive team causes a face-off in the offensive zone the face-off will be outside the zone If any player causes a face-off outside the offensive zone the face-off will be where the ball was shot from or frozen2) When a penalty is called the face-off will be where the offending team gains control of the ball unless it is in the offensive zone in which case the face-off will be outside the zone3) A shot off the cross-bar or goal-post which goes out of play results in a face-off outside the defensive zone4) If the ball is lodged on the back of the net the referee will give 2 seconds for the ball to be knocked off and the blow the whistle If the ball was last touched by the defending team the face-off will take place inside the zone If the ball was last touched by the attacking team the face-off will take place directly outside the zonePENALTIES1) Minor penalties are two minutes Major penalties are five minutes Misconduct penalties are 10 minutes but the offending team does not play shorthanded2) If in one game a player receives six or more minutes in penalties the player is ejected from the game This rule does NOT include the following penalties

a) attempting to high-stick the ball b) gloving the ball c) delay of game d) playing with a broken stick e) 10 minute misconduct penalty

3) Body checking is prohibited Minor penalty 4) Contacting or attempting to contact the ball with a stick above the shoulder is prohibited Minor penalty 5) Players may not play with a broken stick Minor penalty Goalies are allowed to play with a broken stick

until the next whistle 6) Discussion of calls is limited to the team captains and assistant captains Disrespectful conduct by any

player to another player or to an official will result in a Two (2)-minute unsportsmanlike conduct penalty If the behaviour warrants a 10 minute misconduct penalty may be assessed as well

7) Any AGGRESSIVE contact against any league official (referees and timekeepers) is an AUTOMATIC GAME EJECTION and will be reviewed by the Committee for further determination of possible suspensions

8) Deliberate Stick-Throwing over the boards or within rink will result in a 2 minute minor penalty The offending player will also receive a 10 minute misconduct penalty and be ejected from the game A one game suspension will be assessed with the possibility of additional games based on the playerrsquos status Dropping a stick in frustration is not considered a penalty

9) Any player punching or throwing a punch (Close fisted) towards the head of another player (making contact or not) will receive an automatic five (5) minute major and will be ejected from that game as well as serving a one (1) game suspension for first offence (Further actions will result in a committee disciplinary decision)

10) A delay of Game Penalty is to be assessed should an individual deliberately cause a stoppage of play by a) Deliberately drawing a loose ball into his body with his hand or deliberately stepping on the ball b) Deliberate shooting the ball out of play After 1 warning

11 c) Pushing the net out of position d) Freezing the ball on the rink to gain an advantage After 1 warning e) Or some other deliberate action that stops play f) A delay of game penalty in the last two minutes of regulation time results in a PENALTY SHOT g) A goalie freezing the ball while both feet are behind the goal line 11)Too Many Men on the rink is assessed when one team has more than the allotted number of players on

the rink at one time and the extra player either makes contact with the ball or is involved with or affects in the play in any way whatsoever

12) A hand pass is defined as any attempt to play the ball with your hand that makes contact with your hand and is next touched by a team-mate regardless of the direction The play is blown dead as soon as the team-mate touches the ball Trying to protect yourself from the ball is not a hand pass

a) A goalie can make a glove pass to a team-mate but the ball must go to the side or behind and not forward

13) A player may not slide into another player recklessly andor intentionally Minor penalty 14) Any contact made by a playerrsquos stick above the shoulders to an opposing player who is standing up will

result in a high sticking penalty If the contact is accidental and no blood is drawn a minor will be assessed If the contact is accidental and blood is drawn a double minor will be assessed Any intentional contact with the stick to an opponent above the shoulder will be given a Major penalty and an automatic 1 game suspension

MISCELLANEOUS LEAGUE RULES

1) There is to be NO SMOKING ALCOHOL or DRUGS in the league This is not our rule IT IS THE LAW

2) Only players who participate in at least 12 of the games from the time they register qualify for the play-offs Prolonged illnesses or injuries and job commitments will be taken into account

3) The deadline for making trades will be announced 5) If any league member causes any damages at a League function (Rookie Night Banquet etc) they will be

suspended until these damages are paid for League must verify payment 6) Goaltenders must use official goaltending equipment and wear a mask with the exception of baseball

gloves 7) A team defaulting a game will lose The game will be recorded as 1-0 8) Helmets and Gloves are mandatory Under the age of 18 you must have a full hockey cage over 18 any

kind of hockey helmet with any type of face maskcagevisor 13) Only team reps may appeal a decision made by the Executive committee in writing Only the length of

the suspension can be appealed not the automatic game 14) Major Penalties or deliberate attempts to injure another player will result in an automatic ejection

from the game and a 1 game suspension Possibly additional games may be given pending a review by the Committee and in some cases parties involved

15) Players who receive a game suspension(s) are not permitted to play again until they serve that suspension A suspension is considered served when the player signs in on their teams score sheet during the games played that day If a player fails to sign in the suspension continues

16) Players who receive suspensions and placed on the ldquoShit listrdquo will remain on that list for a period of one (1) year from the date of most recent suspension These players will be subject to additional suspensions for each additional infraction

17) When penalties are called at the same time coincidental penalties both players are sent off the rink and are not permitted to return to the rink until their penalty is over and there is a stoppage in play The manpower situation always remains the same unless one team has no available replacements then the two teams must serve their time Any advantage one of the teams would have had must remain Should a team be reduced to less than three players on the rink the game at that point is defaulted

18) Bench Minor penalties are served by the team and not by any one person 19) Players have a responsibility to the league to give their account of any incident that takes place on or

outside the rink that may or may not be in the view of the officials This testimony can be used to help make a decision where disciplinary action is being considered even if an infraction was not called during the game

12 20) If a player closes his hand on the ball play is whistled-down immediately 21) Goalie rule Teams may only replace their Goalie with

Any player on their own team Any active league member that is not a goalie and willing to fill in A goalie from the approved goalie spare list

Basics

Take some time to read these street hockey rules and regulations Street hockey is the hottest sport around and youll definitely want to be a part of the action

1 THE OBJECT OF THE GAME Shoot the puck into the other teams net Not as simple as it sounds Street hockey requires stamina stick handling skill and pinpoint passing between team-mates

2 THE PLAYING SURFACE Street hockey can be played on almost any indoor or outdoor surface Empty parking lots net-less tennis courts blacktop playgrounds basketball courts and indoor gyms can all become street hockey

rinks

3 TEAM PLAYERS To play street hockey you must have 12 players in the game at any given time (6 per team) The positions are 3 Forwards 2 Defensemen and 1 Goalie Since running is such a big part of the game youll need a lot of

players to stay fresh Twelve players per team is probably best

There are 3 forwards on a line center (C) right wing (RW) and left wing (LW)

(C) Center - The center usually leads the forward line when attacking the opponents goal to score The center also sets up plays for his team-mates to score goals in the opposing zone and take most of the face-offs

(RW)(LW)Right WingLeft Wing - The wingers play on the right or left side of the center They cover their areas as the forward line enters and plays in the opposing zone If you are a winger you should always be looking for an open

space either ahead of the center to receive a pass or behind the center to send a pass

Tip - The entire forward line is interchangeable For example if the center runs to the right side of the opposing zone to make a play the right wing will take the centers place Once the play is over the forward line returns to its regular

position

(D)Defenders - The defenders usually play behind the forward line so that they can keep the ball in play in the opposing zone This way they can more easily defend their own goal when the play returns to their zone There are two

defenders right defence and left defence

(D)Right DefenceLeft Defence - Like wingers right and left defenders mainly cover their areas both in their opposing zone and their own zone In their own zone they stay close to the goal so that they can help defend the goal from the

offence

Tip - Like the forward line defence positions are interchangeable

(G)Goalie - The goalies job is to stay in or near his goal area (the crease) and stop the other team from scoring A goalie does this by stopping the puck from entering the goal He or she can kick it catch it grab it or bat it out of the way - just dont let it go past the goal line The goalie usually plays the entire game and rarely moves away from his

crease

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4 EQUIPMENT Street hockey is played with street hockey sticks (usually a wooden shaft with a plastic blade) and either a plastic puck or no-bounce ball This equipment is especially designed for street hockey and works best on

playgrounds and gym floors Its only slightly different from the equipment the pros use to play ice hockey Your best bet is to wear comfortable sports clothes orshortd and a T-shirt with your equipment You should wear athletic shoes that are good for the gym or the playground

FORWARDS amp DEFENSEMENS GEAR - If you play forward or defence you should wear elbow knee and shin pads a mouth guard a protective cup and an approved protective helmetGOALIES GEAR - Goalies are required to wear a helmet with a face mask chest protector blocker catch glove and goalie shin pads Goalie sticks are specially designed with a wider blade Goalies should also wear a protective cup

5 REFEREE The referee is responsible for making sure the rules are followed by both teams The ref starts the game and each period with a face-off He calls all penalties confirms all goals and is the last word in any team disputes

6 THE CLOCK You play for three 15-minute periods The clock should continue to run even if play stops (this is called running time) There is a 3 to 5 minute break between each period

7 TIME OUTS Each team gets 2 time outs A time out lasts 1 minute Thats it Just enough time to catch your breath and plan your next play to score Time outs can only be called when the referees whistle has stopped action

8 LINE CHANGES Line changes should be made every 2-3 minutes Players can change lines voluntarily (on-the-fly) or coaches or officials can call for a line change between plays Both teams must change lines in the same manner (on-the-fly or coachreferee changes) for the entire game

STARTING PLAY Time to FACE-OFF Basically there are three types of Face-Offs

1 Standard Face-Off Opposing centers face each other with their sticks one foot apart on the ground Be ready because the ref is going to drop the puck and then its HOCKEY TIME

2 Stick-To-Stick Face-Off Opposing centers face each other sticks on the ground the puck in between them Tap the ground and then your opponents stick three times (ground-stick ground-stick ground-stick) then go for the puck because its HOCKEY TIME

3 In-Bounding Face-Off When the puck goes out-of-bounds the last team to touch it loses possession Players on the defending team must stand at least 10 feet from the spot where the puck went out-of-bounds then the inbounding team puts the puck back into play The inbounding player must make a pass before a shot on goal is taken

STOPPING PLAY Play stops after a goal when the puck goes out of bounds or when a penalty or infraction is called When the referee blows the whistle that means play stops The following violations will stop play

1 Knocking the puck into your opponents goal with anything other than your stick (feet hands nose - or anything else)

2 Falling on the puck to stop play (unless youre the goalie)

14PROTESTS AND COMPLAINTS1 All protests to be submitted in writing by the coach and signed by the coach and the division convener andor the President of KBHL andor Vice-President and delivered to the KBHL secretary within 48 hours after the completion of the protested game2 All protests must be accompanied by $2000 which will be returned if the decision is in favor of the protesting team

All money lost due to a protest will be turned over to the Help Fund3 Any protest questioning the refereersquos judgment will not be accepted4 The Vice-President will be responsible for the formation of a protest committee to be made up of three conveners one outside person and the referee-in-chief to handle the protests in their division

TOURNAMENTS and EXHIBITION GAMES1 House League teams may participate in KBHL sanctioned tournaments and Exhibition Games only to the extent allowed by the KBHL Rulebook Playing in tournaments andor exhibition games will not interfere with the KBHL house league schedule2 Any House League team participating in a tournament or exhibition game must have a KBHL carded coach and trainer on the bench as per KBHL regulations (2 different people must fill these roles)3 The coach of any house league team participating in a tournament or exhibition game must have the written approval of the Division Convener or the Director responsible for house league Any coach found participating in a tournament or exhibition game without the written permission and other compliance documentation as required by KBHL will be suspended based on the Discipline committeersquos decision such decision to be final and binding4 A House League coach is allowed to participate in a tournament or exhibition game with hisher KBHL assigned teamHeshe may not add players from teams in hisher division Between 1 and 7 days in advance of a tournament or exhibition game coaches may add players from a younger division to replace injured or vacationing players according to the rules associated with affiliated players in KBHL Rules and Regulations handbook Coaches must submit aRoster to the Director responsible for House League prior to entering any tournament Violation of any part of this rule will result in a suspension based on the Discipline committeersquos decision such decision to be final and binding5 A House League team may not participate in a tournament or exhibition game that has body checking unless president chooses to allow6 No coach shall be permitted to assemble a team of players selected from hisher own division

TRYOUTS1 The first two tryouts out are open to any player After the 2nd tryout players can attend by invitation of the coach and only ifthey have attended one of the first two tryouts2 Any player missing the first two tryouts for medical or other reasons as approved by the Coach and the Board may attend thethird tryout by coaches invitation and Board approval if they have paid the fee for all previous tryouts missed3 Any player wishing to qualify for play on an Representative team in an age category above his present category is eligible to attend tryouts This applies for the first entry team only The Board members in charge of tryouts shall notify the coach of the younger players in attendance The Board shall then advise the coaches selection committee of the situation The coaches selection committee will assess players in this situation The selection committee will make the assessment as to whether the younger players may stay based on the following criteriarArr Any forward must be top threerArr Any defenseman must be top tworArr Any goaltender must be the top at the tryout unless there are only twocompetingrArr The KBHL the Selection Committee andor the Coach Mentor shall have theauthority to restrict the number of underage players on any given teamAny player not making the higher team shall be notified in time to attend tryouts for hisher natural teamPlayers not in the natural age group are not allowed to attend tryouts for an additional entry team as these teams are geared for development4 To be eligible as an affiliated player players must have attended KBHL tryouts

15COACHES1 It is acknowledged by coaching staff of all teams that players and parents of players are to be treated with respect and that at no time will they be personally insulted or degraded2 It is expected that all coaching staff will have to use disciplinary measures on occasion These measures are to be given using common sense and at no time will physical or mental force be used or tolerated3 If a member of the coaching staff has a discipline problem they are to file a report with the head coach and a meeting of that coaching staff parent and player and Board member if the coach chooses will be arranged immediately4 If a player has a grievance with his or her coaching staff that matter is to be presented in writing to the head coach or

manager who will take appropriate action5 If a parent has a grievance with his or her coaching staff that matter is to be presented in writing to the head coach ormanager who will take appropriate action6 Players will be chosen for a representative team based on their skill at tryouts their desire and co-operation7 The coaching staff will at no time encourage players to deliberately injure a player on the opposing team8 The coaching staff will never verbally or physically abuse any player on any team or game officials or coaching staff of an opposing team9 All coaching staff will constantly be aware that their goal is to encourage and develop sportsmanship skill and love of the game of hockey That their behavior and demeanor should be such that they are a credit to their team

PARENTS1 Parents are expected to refrain from directing derogatory or negative comments at coaching staff during practice or game or at any time2 Parents are expected to refrain from directing derogatory or negative comments at players or game officials during practice or game or at any time3 Coaching staff request parental support in the presence of players4 Parents are asked to express comments or suggestions to coaching staff in private and in person and after a 24 hour cooling down period5 Parents are asked to refrain from assuming coaching roles from the sidelines6 Coaching decisions regarding a playerrsquos position or other items are not protest able and the Board will not change thedecision of a coach7 All parents are invited to take an active part in the practices and skill development and are asked to approach the coach of the team with their assistance8 Parents are asked to bear in mind that their attitude toward the coaching staff team-mates and game officials will be reflectedin their childrsquos attitude If you have nothing positive to offer please offer nothing in front of your child9 Parents are asked to respect the sanctity of the dressing room before and after a game This time is reserved for the coach and the team

PLAYERS1 All players must attend all practices If a player cannot attend it is hisher responsibility to call the coaching staff aminimum of 2 hours prior to the practice Any player failing to notify the coaching staff will be disciplined2 All players will respect the coaching staff and decisions made by them If any player wishes to make a comment to the coaching staff of the team it will be done in private3 All players must attend every game Exception may be made providing proper notice which will be a minimum of 24 hours4 If a player has an unresolved grievance toward the coaching staff he may make it known in writing to the headcoachmanager This will result in an interview with the player coaching staff and parent and Board member upon request5 All players will participate in all areas of practice exceptions to be made in the case of illness or injury only6 Any player suspended or ejected from a game must go directly to the dressing room and change and either remain there until the completion of the game or go home Player may return to the stands under the accompaniment of a parent or guardianwho will be held responsible for their behavior7 During practice when the coaching staff is giving instruction to the team all players will remain silent All players agree that their coaches know more about hockey then they do When offered advice all players will listen attentively and try their very best to follow that advice8 All players will sincerely try to avoid retaliation fighting and unsportsmanlike or misconduct penalties recognizing that these types of penalties do not help the team and are selfish displays of temper and total lack of self-discipline9 Players will not criticize their team-mates realizing this only does harm and no good

16General Policy Regarding Alcohol Drugs or any other Substances with Performance Altering PropertiesKBHL believes strongly in the development of our youth through the positive experience of Hockey We do not support nor believe in having present in any way other life influences that expose our athletes to Alcohol Drugs or any other Substances with Performance Altering Properties It is therefore strictly forbidden by KBHL that any person involved with our athletes during KBHL activities be in any way consuming or impaired by such Substances It is also forbidden for any person to arrive for participation with our athletes having consumed or become impaired by such Substances prior to arrival for any KBHL activity KBHL cannot forbid control or otherwise enforce any behavior of individuals after such KBHL activities are finished and therefore the organization takes no responsibility for any actions or consequences of actions of any individual once the rink

has been left For example activities and behavior in hotels at tournaments will not be the responsibility of KBHL This time after games are completed and hence any activities associated with this time will not be considered by KBHL to be hockey activity time We do however encourage all coaches parents and players to keep in mind at all times that such activities can have a dramatic impact on the lives and the learning of individuals and that we must always remember when we are representing the town of Kahnawake and KBHL in a position of leadership andor considered an example to others that we will not act in a disorderly manner or in a manner likely to bring discredit upon the reputation of the KBHL Please support us in our belief that good clean fun is the best funThe sole intent of this guideline is to provide our teams with a consistent form of discipline It is our wish to build a solid hockey future for our children and this area Talent and skills are necessary but more importantly our hockey needs a sense of team effort Our focus this year is to emphasize the team effort to encourage our young people to assist each other instead of criticizing each other We must make every effort as parents coaches and players to build one another up to refrain from being critical behind the back of others and to realize we have a common goal This is to provide the best and demand the best from each individual thereby instilling a sense of pride and self-worth in each playerAs Management we will enforce these guidelines Any parent coach or player found violating these guidelines will be suspended from hockey or removed from the rinks for a period of time as determined by the Management

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Kahnawake Ball Hockey LeagueExecutive 2014-2015

President- Myles MccomberVice President- Trevor LazareTreasurer- Katsenhiio SkyeReferee in Chief- Head Covener-Head Director-Divison 1 Covener-Division 2 Covener-Team 1 Covener-Team 2 Covener-Team 3 Covener-Team 4 Covener-Team 1 Director-Team 2 Director-Team 3 Director-Team 4 Director-

League contact number- 450-638-331118

ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM Sports or Youth Activities

I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS LEAGUE OR EVENT including by way of example and not limitation any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released from

dangerous or defective equipment or property owned maintained or controlled by them or because of their possible liability without fault I certify that I am physically fit have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in the league or event and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude my participation in this activity or event I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the event holders sponsors and organizers of the activity or event in which I may participate and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said activity or event In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this event I hereby take action for myself my executors administrators heirs next of kin successors and assigns as follows (A) I WAIVE RELEASE AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability including but not limited to liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released for my death disability personal injury property damage property theft or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me including my traveling to and from this event THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS The Kahnawake Ball Hockey League (KBHL) Kahnawake Sports Complex andor their directors officers employees volunteers representatives and agents the activity or league holders activity or league sponsors activity or league volunteers (B) I INDEMNIFY HOLD HARMLESS AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity or event whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise I acknowledge that the KBHL and their directors officers volunteers representatives and agents are NOT responsible for the errors omissions acts or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of the KBHL I acknowledge that this activity or event may involve a test of a personrsquos physical and mental limits and may carry with it the potential for death serious injury and property loss The risks may include but are not limited to those caused by terrain facilities temperature weather condition of participants equipment vehicular traffic actions of other people including but not limited to participants volunteers spectators coaches event officials and event monitors andor producers of the event and lack of hydration These risks are not only inherent to participants but are also present for volunteers I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event Of injury accident andor illness during this activity or event I understand that at this event or related activities I may be photographed I agree to allow my photo video or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders producers

19Sponsors organizers and assigns The accident waiver and release of liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT AND RULES AND REGULATIONS AND CODE OF ETHICS I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL

Print Participantrsquos Name amp DOB

Signature amp Date (Parents or guardians must also sign)

This rulebook is prepared by the KBH Management

Kahnawake Quebec Canada514-224-7344

wwwkahnawakeballhockeyleaguecom

Rulebook is updated yearly

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