Stratford Festival Cup Challenge Tournament Rules and General Information Updated May 2016
OWHA Tournament Sanction Number 1516059
All Bantam, Midget and Senior Rep teams are guaranteed four games (10-10-15 periods) Cost is $1100
All Novice, Atom and Peewee teams are guaranteed four games (10-10-12 periods). Cost is $1025
Team reps must check in at the registration desk at least one (1) hour prior to their first game, at the arena where their first game is being played. If not previously submitted, a copy of your approved OWHA team roster must be presented upon check in. Any pickup player must also present their approved OWHA Pick up player consent form upon registration.
To be eligible to play in the tournament, a player’s name must appear on the OWHA official team roster, or on the completed Pick Up Player Consent Form.
All players and team officials must sign the game sheets prior to each game.
A maximum of 19 players, including two goaltenders per team will be allowed.
All suspensions will be enforced according to the OWHA Constitution, By-Laws, Regulations and Rules.
If a team is not able to arrive for a scheduled game due to inclement weather (road closures), they must contact the tournament convener at least 1 hour before the scheduled game time. The tournament committee will make all reasonable attempts to reschedule the game. If, however, it is not reasonable to reschedule the game, the game will be forfeited.
All OWHA rules apply with the following additions:
A fighting major or match penalty will result in an automatic ejection from the tournament.
TEAMS MUST BE READY TO GO ON THE ICE THIRTY (30) MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED GAME TIME.
Home teams must wear their light colored jerseys where possible. In the event of a conflict, the home team must change their jerseys.
There will be a two-minute warm-up at the start of each game, which will start at the exit of the ice cleaner.
One thirty second time out for each team will be allowed in the championship game only. There will be no overtime or time outs allowed in round robin play.
If the goal spread in the last 5 minutes of the third period reaches 5 goals or more, the clock will run non-stop until the spread is reduced to 3 goals, then stop-time will resume.
During round robin play, teams will be awarded two (2) points for win, 1 (1) point for tie and zero points for loss. In the event of a game being forfeited, the forfeiting team will be awarded zero points for a loss. The opposing team will be awarded two (2) points for a win plus one (1) goal for.
In the event of a tie in tournament points at the end of round robin play, the following will be used to break the tie. In the case of more than two teams being tied, follow the numerical order until all ties are broken. Once a tie-breaking rule has been used or is not applicable, it cannot be used again.
i. Number of wins
ii. Record against other tied team (not applicable in a three way or more tie)
iii. Goals scored minus goals against
iv. Fewest goals against
v. Most goals for
vi. Fewest penalty minutes
vii. First goal scored when the tied teams played (not applicable in a three way or more tie)
viii. Coin toss
Championship and Semi Final Games:
In the event of a tie in games where a winner is required, there will be a five-minute sudden death overtime period.
If the game is still tied, a three player shoot out will decide the winner. The shooters must be identified on the game sheet (S1, S2, and S3), prior to the game.
Shooters will alternate from both teams starting at the centre ice red line.
If still tied, a sudden death shoot out will commence. Players from the bench will shoot, one per team until a winner is determined. A winner is declared when one team scores and the other team does not. A player may not shoot for a second time until all players on the game sheet (except goalies) have shot.
NOTE: Any player serving a penalty that has not expired by the end of the sudden death overtime period in not eligible to participate in the shoot out.
A maximum of twenty individual awards will be presented per team in the championship games. Awards will be presented on the ice, however if the games are behind schedule, the tournament committee reserves the right to designate an alternate location for the awards presentation.
The referee’s decision is final and not subject to appeal or grievance.
Tournament Executive decision is final and binding.
For tournament questions or concerns, please email Courtney Canal at [email protected] OR Courtney Downham at [email protected] .