Susquehanna Sports Center

Rules applicable to all Leagues

 

The Sports Center uses the USA Inline Rules for a primary source.

 

The Sports Center rules are not in the USA Inline 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 4^th 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 SSC 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 4^th game the SSC 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 SSC reserves the right to challenge and deny a teams request to play at a level in which they do not belong.

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 SSC 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 SSC 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

a.        No tolerance rule is in effect at the SSC

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 fighting, 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 or fighting, under the official’s and rink management’s discretion, with or without gloves will result in a suspension 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. Punches thrown with gloves on will be a 6 games suspension. Punches thrown without gloves on will be an 8 game suspension. Second offenses will result in a one year removal. Third offense after the one year removal will constitute permanent removal from the SSC. Fighting is not a part hockey at the SSC. It is aggravated assault as it is anywhere else in the civilized world.

g.       Abuse of any officials, fan, player, or employee will result in at least a 2 game suspension and possibly more depending on severity of offence.