The Golden Pick Tommyknocker Pond Hockey

Tournament January 18-19th, 2020

General Information

Format

• This tournament is a 3 on 3 round robin event. • Each team will play 2-3 round robin games and guaranteed one playoff game • All games are 30 minutes in length consisting of two 13 minute run time halves with a 2 minute warm-up before

each game and 1 minute break at the half. • Playoff round games (semi-finals and championships) that end in a tie will be decided by a 5-minute run time

overtime period. The team that scores the most goals during that time will be the winner. If still tied, 5-minute run time periods will continue, where the team that scores the most goals during that period wins; until a winner is determined with one minute breaks in between each period.

• Games starts, halftime and the end time will be kept by a central scorekeeper and signaled by a horn blast. • Teams will play 2-3 games on Saturday and at least 1 game on Sunday.

Tournament Rules

• 3 on 3 format with a minimum of 3 players and a maximum of 6 players • Each team is guaranteed 3 games during round robin play and one play-off in single elimination. • All players are required to where a helmet, and expected to wear full protective equipment. • The winner of the captain’s coin toss will determine which side of the pond to defend. Teams switch at the

half. • Teams must have 3 players at the start of each game. • There will be no offside or icing and two passes must be made before a score • One referee will be used for each game and penalties will be enforced. Any minor penalty called such as

tripping or slashing will result in a goal for the non-offending team plus change of puck possession. • Fighting is strictly prohibited. Any player that fights will be ejected from the tournament with no

replacement. Teams will continue play with 3 on 3. The player who fought will not be allowed to play in any Creede Pond hockey tournament for life.

• There will be no checking or body contact. Body contact in an aggressive manner will be a major penalty. • There will be no raising the puck above the knees; pucks that are intentionally raised above the knees will

result in a change of puck possession. NO slapshots . Slower ‘writers’ allowed. • Major penalties or any aggressive act by a player and will result in removal of the tournament. Major

penalties will be assessed only by the referee. • Abuse of official or any other tournament people will not be allowed. This will qualify as a major penalty. • There will be no goalies or use of goaltending equipment. A player may not lay his/her stick, drop to their

knees or lay on the ice to protect the goal. Players must remain on their skates in front of goal. • If the puck goes out of the playing area the referee will determine who sent it out and give possession to the

non-offending team at the point where the puck went out. The defending team must provide two stick lengths to their opponent upon re-entry and play must start immediately on the referee’s command (whistle).

• There will be a center ice face-off to start the game and the second half. Otherwise, teams will be required to wait on their side of the ice for goals scored and penalties. Defensive teams can engage the offensive teams once the play starts moving up ice.

Tournament Administrative Rules Rosters Anyone engaged in a tournament must sign the roster / liability waiver form before he / she is allowed to participate. If a person plays without signing the roster the team will forfeit the game(s) he/she has played. Team captains are responsible for any forged signature or ineligible players. Team rosters are due at time of team registration. All participants accept “play at your own risk” during tournament play.

• The maximum number of players that may appear on a team roster is six (6). • Program Director has the right to add a player or players to a team after the roster freeze is imposed if he or she

deems it in the best interest of the tournament. • All players must be 18 or older or signed in by a parent or guardian

Rules for Fans Rowdy, belligerent fans may cause a team to be issued a penalty or a forfeit if they do not refrain from disruptive comments and/or behavior. Referees have the discretion to issue penalties and/or forfeits

Player The organizing committee reserves the right to prohibit any player or team from participating if they are deemed to cause safety concerns. Refunds No refunds will be given for any reason. Cancellation The registration fee will not be returned if the tournament is canceled due to weather. The organization committee reserves the right to add or delete rules and all teams will be notified of any changes.

TeamName:_____________________________________ Division for Registrations Level 1: B and C players Please remember this tournament is for fun! Level 2: C and D players

Division: Level 1 Level 2

Team Information and Roster

Captain ____________________________________ Manager ____________________________________

Address ____________________________________ Town/Zip ____________________________________

Day Phone ____________________________________ Work Phone ____________________________________

Email ____________________________________ Sponsor(s) ____________________________________

PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING!

I, the Undersigned, state that I will not hold the City of Creede, the Creede Chamber of Commerce, any team sponsor, or any person connected with the tournament, responsible for any bodily or equipment damage, accident, or injury which may occur while participating in the tournament.

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Fill out and Mail to: Tommyknocker Pond Hockey

P.O. Box 158 Creede, CO 81130

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