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TORONTO AEROS HOCKEY CLUB

TORONTO AEROS MARK WOSZCZYNA MEMORIAL SPRING CLASSIC TOURNAMENT

24-27 Mar 2011 tournament@torontoaeros.ca

Toronto Aeros Hockey Club Tournament Rules

v Teams must book their stay with our sponsored Hotels .

v Teams must be prepared to play on all four tournament dates.

v Efforts will be made to accommodate Travelling teams to start their games on Friday.

Sanctioned by the GTHL, CAHA.

1. Teams must register at least one (2) hours prior to first game.

2. Permission form must be presented to the Tournament official upon registration.

3. Eligible Players:

a. Only players Atom – Midget and Under 21 AAA for the 2009-2010 season may participate in the Tournament.

b. Affiliated players will be accepted providing they are registered on initial team list before first game.

c. Any team found with ineligible players participating in a game will forfeit the game. Games won by a forfeited

team will be considered as a win for the opposing team, with a score set at 3-0.

d. All teams must carry proof of birth or local league registration cards for each player (copies accepted).

4. GAMES:

a. The warm up will be posted at 3 minutes and will not stop until the first stoppage of play, this will allow all

games to begin on time and prevent any untimely delays.

b. Ice will be flooded prior to the start of each game.

c. If there is a 5 goal or greater goals spread, at the start of the 3^rd period, the clock will continue to run. Should the

spread become 2 in the 3^rd period the clock will revert to stop time.

d. Point format, 3 points for win, 1 point for tie, 0 points for Loss.

5. FIGHTING and MAJOR PENALTIES:

All fighting penalties will result in ejection from the tournament, other penalties shall be reviewed by the

Tournament Committee.

6. TEAM COLORS:

All teams must carry with them two contrasting color sets of sweaters. It is the responsibility of the home

Team to change color if Jerseys are similar to their opponents.

7.TIES-METHOD OF DECLARING STANDINGS AND WINNERS:

a. Goal differential. (total goals scored minus total goals against)

b. Least goals against.

c. Total goals scored.

d. Least amount of penalty minutes.

e. Coin toss by the Tournament Chairperson, or his delegate, in the presence of the Coaches of the tied teams.

8.TIES IN PLAYOFFS & CHAMPIONSHIP:

There shall be one five minute running-time, sudden victory period with 3 skaters and a goalie. If still tied,

Teams will enter a shoot-out. Three players from each team will participate, with the team scoring the most

goals declared the winner. If still tied, teams will enter a sudden victory shoot out with additional players added

until the full roster is depleted, with no player participating twice.

9. The tournament will not be held responsible for injuries caused by any player or spectator. Please ensure that all

your players are covered by insurance before participating in the tournament.

10. GTHL referees will officiate in all games.

11. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to rule on items not covered above. All decisions will be final.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

v Only registered players, team officials and tournaments officials will be allowed in the dressing rooms.

v Dressing rooms must be vacated 20 minutes after each game.

v Protests: No protests will be allowed. Tournament Committee will have the final decision.

v Local Teams must be prepared to play on Thursday p.m. Out of town teams will begin Friday.

For more information or any other inquiries please contact our tournament directors;

Louis Tseramis: tournament@torontoaeros.ca

Angelo Napoli: angelo@torontoaeros.ca

Fax: 416-736-1922

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