TEXAS STAR SCORESHEETS ARE SIGNED BY REFEREES ELECTRONICALLY
2010 TEXAS STAR
WINTER CLASSIC
HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
PROCEDURES,
POLICIES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
USA HOCKEY
SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT - #10TX06
The Texas Star Winter
Classic Tournament is
governed by the rules of USA Hockey, and it is each player, coach, and team manager’s
responsibility to be familiar with these rules. In
addition, there are specific procedures, policies, rules and regulations that
apply to The Texas Star Winter Classic
Tournament. Please review and be familiar with these
as well. Team
Manager and Coaches signatures are required on this document prior to your
team’s participation in tournament activities. (See Attached Sheet)
I.
PROCEDURES
1.
All
Team Representatives (manager or coach) must
check in on Friday evening, January 15, 2010 (as specified). All matters pertaining to team credentials
and USA Hockey registration verification (Official 1-T Hockey Rosters /
Electronic Receipt / Player Card) must be resolved during this process. All team representatives are responsible for
providing sufficient materials to verify USA Hockey / CAHA / International Federation
registration and birth dates for all players.
It is advisable that all applicable information be available for review
at the team check-in.
2.
All
team representatives are responsible for reviewing the Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament Information Center. This computer-based display is provided at
the Dr Pepper StarCenter – Farmers Branch and remoted to most venues and
hotels. It contains all pertinent
tournament information regarding game results, team seeding, game and event
schedule changes, tournament event information, suspension notices, and other
items of importance. Please review it
often and thoroughly.
3.
The Tournament Director oversees all
tournament
coordination. Issues pertaining to tournament organization and procedures shall
be directed to a Venue/Facility Coordinator who can contact the Tournament
Director if needed. All on-ice / hockey
issues will be forwarded to the Director of Competition.
Venue/Facility
Coordinators will be
available at each facility to answer questions regarding general scheduling,
tournament events, directions, distribution of scoresheets, and other general
matters pertinent to the tournament operation.
They will attempt to contact team representatives at the rink or at your
designated hotel with time critical information; however, you are responsible
for ensuring that you have all pertinent information for your team on a daily
basis.
The
Director of Competition will be
available through a Venue Coordinator. He
will be able to answer your questions regarding specific hockey issues. He is
responsible for resolving all inquiries or disputes regarding off-ice rule
application or interpretation, player eligibility, disciplinary action and any
other procedural disputes. The Director
of Competition will not overturn any dispute concerning rules and/or the
judgment applied by on-ice officials. All decisions of the Director of
Competition are final.
4.
All
teams must use the assigned locker rooms posted at the front desk. Locker room keys are available from and must
be returned to the rink receptionist.
Room keys may be picked up forty-five (45) minutes prior to your game
time. The team representative should be
prepared to leave collateral (drivers license) when picking up key. It is the team managers / representatives
responsibility to ensure that the locker room is clean (no trash / tape / food
or drink) prior to vacating the locker room.
The team manager / representative are responsible for all damage done to
the locker room or the facility. No
overnight or game-to-game storage is allowed in any locker room. Each team / team manager is responsible for
the safeguarding of all team items in the locker rooms. The Dr Pepper StarCenters or Texas Star
Tournaments assumes no liability or responsibility for any theft or damage due
to team negligence.
5.
All
teams must be ready to begin play fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled
start time of each game. The scorekeeper will begin a three-minute
warm-up period when the Zamboni doors are closed. The clock will begin regardless of whether
skaters are on the ice. The game will
start at the conclusion of the warm-up period.
If a team is not ready to begin at that time, it will be charged a
time-out. If a team is not ready to
start at the conclusion of the time-out, the game will be forfeited (1 – 0).
6.
ALL PLAYERS SHALL REMAIN OFF THE ICE
SURFACE UNTIL THE ZAMBONI DOORS HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY CLOSED AND THE ON-ICE
OFFICIALS ARE PRESENT. All players
shall exit the ice surface immediately after the center ice handshakes. All teams may have no more than four adult team representatives on the team bench at
any time. Team Managers are not allowed
on the bench unless they are rostered as a coach and have the appropriate
accreditation. Any team
official/person on the bench area must be listed on the team’s tournament
roster. All parents are excluded from the bench area of any team at any time. All parents, visitors, and spectators are to
remain out of all areas marked as Tournament
Players, Coaches and Officials Only Beyond This Point. Failure to comply is grounds for removal
from the building and disqualification of applicable team.
7.
Any
scratches for a game (player not dressing) shall be reported to the scorekeeper
prior to the start of each game. A copy of the scoresheet may be obtained
from the venue coordinator at the front desk approximately 20 minutes after
both teams have left the ice surface.
Do not wait on the ice surface or approach the official scorekeeper
looking for the scoresheet. Each team
representative is responsible for checking the accuracy of the scoresheet. Report all discrepancies to the venue
coordinator prior to leaving the facility.
Scoresheets may be printed directly off of the tournament web site on
your own computer.
8.
Home
and Visiting teams are indicated on the tournament schedule. Home teams shall wear their white or light
colored jersey and matching socks.
Visitors will wear dark jerseys and matching socks. Home and Visitor benches are as indicated at
the rink. All team jerseys must
match. Teams may wear dark socks with
light jerseys or vice-versa but both socks on a player must be the same. All jerseys must have a player number clearly
displayed. It must be of a permanent
nature – No taped or non-permanent numbers are allowed. That number must correspond to the player
listed on the scorekeeper’s tournament roster.
Player names on jerseys are not required.
9.
As
indicated, age divisions have been divided into appropriate brackets. All teams play four games during the
tournament. Each team will play three
(3) round robin games. The fourth (4th) and final game for each team will be determined by the accumulation of
tournament points and specific bracket structure which is posted on the Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament
Information Center.
Exception – At the discretion of the Tournament Director,
non-championship fourth (4th) and final game opponents/game times may be altered per our flex
schedule policy to accommodate team travel times or non-compatible
opponents. All tournament results, point
totals, bracket layouts and final game
schedules will be posted on the Texas
Star Winter Classic Tournament Information Center.
***
It is always your responsibility to know whom, when and where you are
playing.
The Tournament Director shall place all teams
in an appropriate bracket based upon the information provided within the
application process and any subsequent team evaluations or research. All decisions regarding division, bracket,
competitive level placements and opponents are made solely at the discretion of
the Tournament Director and are final.
II.
POLICIES
1.
All
alcoholic products are prohibited at all Dr Pepper StarCenters outside of
designated areas. Anyone abusing or
bringing alcoholic products into the building or parking lot will be asked to
leave and the appropriate players / teams will be subject to disqualification
and suspension from The Texas Star
Winter Classic Tournament.
2.
Any
person causing damage to any Dr Pepper StarCenter property or additional event
venues will be fined commensurate with the damage and will be removed from the
premises and/or suspended from all Dr Pepper StarCenter activities until the
fine is paid in full. All persons are
subject to prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.
3.
ALL TEXAS STAR TOURNAMENT TEAMS TRAVELING
TO THE METROPLEX MUST STAY AT AN OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT HOTEL DURING THE
TOURNAMENT. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS – FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN
IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE TOURNAMENT and LOSS OF ALL FEES. Approved
hotel lists, contact information, and lodging procedures are posted on our web
site. All reservations must be made
through our official Texas Star Tournament lodging coordinator as detailed on
our web site. Texas Star Tournaments is not responsible for claims
against, penalties assessed, or damages caused by the tournament teams and
their participants while staying at the tournament hotels. All team representatives are responsible for
ensuring that all agreements, practices, policies, and restrictions of the
Texas Star Tournament Hotels and their guests are fully understood. This includes all billing and
cancellation policies as noted on our web site. Ensure
that all claims are settled prior to your departure from the tournament hotels.
4.
There
is zero tolerance for verbal abuse of
any player, official, parent or spectator.
The Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament Director or Dr Pepper StarCenter staff reserves the right to remove any violator
from the premises for conduct deemed inappropriate. Team representatives and/or coaches are responsible
for the actions and behaviors of their players, parents, and fans. USA Hockey Code of Conducts will be enforced. Noisemakers are not allowed in the viewpoint
(upstairs enclosed areas) between the rinks and the lobby area. Those using noisemakers in the on-ice seating
area are asked to be courteous of nearby spectators.
5.
No
game or player photography / video taping of any kind is permitted by
unauthorized persons. Non – vendors
(parents / spectators) may use photographic equipment in spectator areas only. Under no circumstances will permission be
given to photograph on the bench/over the
glass or in restricted or player/coach areas. Violators will be removed from the premises
for the remainder of the tournament.
6.
Athletic Trainers
are provided to all teams at their discretion. They will respond to all emergencies they
deem necessary and it is your responsibility to deny service if it is not
desired. The Dr Pepper StarCenter and Texas
Star Tournaments assume no responsibility for, nor endorse any action,
recommendation, or treatment provided by Athletic
Trainer personnel. If
you are in need of these services, contact any scorekeeper, front desk staff
member, or Texas Star Tournaments official and they will be summoned for
you. Alternate medical services are
available in the vicinity of all Dr Pepper StarCenter facilities. Contact Dr Pepper StarCenter front desk
personnel for more information.
III. RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.
Only
players listed on your official Texas
Star Winter Classic Tournament team roster (participants/coaches actually
in attendance) and an appropriate USA Hockey / CAHA / Federation official
roster may play in a tournament game. All
tournament rosters are submitted via the tournament web site and become
official upon review of the Tournament Director. Any
team using a player not properly listed on the team roster will result in a
forfeit (1 – 0) of the affected game(s).
Any team using a player suspended for any reason will forfeit (1 – 0)
that game and the suspended player will be suspended for the remainder of the
tournament. Suspended players may attend
tournament games but are not allowed on the player bench area.
2.
Any
fighting or match penalty will result in a tournament suspension.
Any increase in the duration of a USA Hockey mandated suspension for a
player or coach above minimum requirements is at the discretion of the
Director of Competition. Game
Misconduct penalties will result in a minimum one game suspension. Any player
suspended from a game for the second time in The Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament, for any reason, will be
ejected for the remainder of the tournament.
The Texas Star Winter Classic
Tournament Director of Competition’s decision is final.
3.
Regardless of team affiliation; all
players, including goaltenders, are required to wear equipment in accordance
with USA Hockey standards. There are no exceptions! Player
participation will be suspended until participant is in compliance. It is highly recommended that all players and
goaltenders wear appropriate mouthguards and neck protection.
4.
Helmets must be worn at all times on the ice. This includes during warm-ups, games,
handshake line, or in the player bench and penalty box areas. Injured players (those on the tournament
roster but unable to participate) may sit on the team bench during game
activity provided they wear their jersey and a helmet.
5.
***Except
where specifically requested by the Tournament Director, there are NO
penalty box monitors or attendants allowed from any team. Penalty times for all divisions will be as
follows:
Minor 2:00
minutes
Major 5:00
minutes
Misconduct 10:00 minutes
*Penalties during running or stop time
are of the same duration.
*Players
serving penalties at the conclusion of regulation time may not
participate in a shootout.
6.
All
Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament games
are allotted adequate time. There
will be three (3) stop-time periods (11-11-11) in each Mite and Squirt
game. There will be three (3) stop-time
periods (13-13-15) in each Peewee, Bantam, and MidgetU16/U18 game. There will
be a forty-five (45) second break between each period. ZAM’s are prior to each game and all games
will play until completed.
Exception: (Mercy Rule) If at any time during the
game the goal differential reaches five (5), the game clock will go to
running time and will not stop for any reason other than at the discretion of
the on-ice officials until the game ends or the goal differential is reduced to
less than five (5). The game clock will
not be stopped for goals scored, penalties, injuries, or any other reason while
the “mercy rule” is in effect unless directed by the on-ice officials.
7.
Each
team shall be allowed no more than one (1) time-out during any tournament
game. All time-outs will be forty-five
(45) seconds in duration.
Points will be awarded to teams in the
following manner for all round robin games: *Note: Winner of each individual period will
be awarded 1 bonus point. If both teams
score the same number of goals in a period then one/half bonus point will be
awarded to each team.
Win:
2 Points Tie: 1 Point Loss: 0
Points Forfeit
Win: 5
Points
8.
The
following tie-breaker formula will be used to determine the order of finish
(seeding) after round robin
play:
a)
Head to Head record between
all teams with equal points.
b)
Most wins overall.
c)
Fewest goals allowed
overall.
d)
Fewest
penalty minutes overall.
e)
Most
goals scored overall.
f)
Coin
Toss
9. All
Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament Championship games (one per bracket) that end regulation
time in a tie shall use a shootout to determine a winner as prescribed below:
a)
At the conclusion of the
game, each team will select three (3) players to participate in the first round
of the shootout. Players from each team
will alternate shots, with the visiting team shooting first.
b)
Players
will start at center ice and will begin play at the direction of the
referee. Goalkeepers must remain in
their crease until the shooting player has started play by touching the
puck. Players are allowed one shot /
shooting attempt only.
c)
After all six (6) players
have finished their attempts; the team with the most goals is declared the
winner.
c)
If,
after all six (6) players have finished their attempts, the game remains tied;
each team will start the second round by selecting one (1) player who has not
yet participated to take a turn. The
shootout will proceed one player at a time; each team having an equal number of
turns with the home team participating last in each round. One turn for each team constitutes a
round. Only after all players listed on their game roster with the scorekeeper have
participated may a player take a second turn.
During the second round and beyond, the team that scores first, with the
other team failing to score is declared the winner.
· Note: All players serving penalties at the conclusion of regulation time are ineligible for the shootout and will remain in the penalty box.
·
IMPORTANT - Any team listing a player
on their game roster (scoresheet) who is not dressed for the game will forfeit
the game when that player becomes eligible for the shootout. Ensure you scratch all players who will not
participate in the game.
All other tournament / consolation
games that end regulation tied shall conclude as a tie.
The Texas Star Winter Classic Director of Competition shall be
responsible for resolving all inquiries or disputes regarding off-ice rule
application, interpretation, player eligibility, disciplinary action and any
other procedural disputes. He will not
overturn any ruling or the judgment applied by on-ice officials.
All
decisions of The Texas Star Winter Classic Director of Competition are final.
THE TEXAS STAR WINTER
CLASSIC TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADD TO, AMEND, OR REMOVE ANY
DR PEPPER TEXAS STAR TOURNAMENT PROCEDURE, POLICY, RULE OR REGULATION PRIOR TO
THE START OF THE TOURNAMENT.
BY SIGNING BELOW, I
ACKNOWLEGE THAT I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND WILL ENSURE COMPLIANCE ON BEHALF
OF MY TEAM. I AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL
DECISIONS AND PENALTIES ASSESED BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMPETITION
AND/OR TOURNAMENT
DIRECTOR
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR - TOM
RIZZARDO - SEPTEMBER 1, 2009