P.O. Box 177, Virgil, ON, L0S 1T0
Email: [email protected]
Association:
Team Name:
Zone:
Division: Please include 2016 Preliminary Rating:
Tyke B C D E
Novice B C D E
Peewee B C D E
Sweater Colour(s)
1st Set
2nd Set
Coach:
Address:
Manager:
Address:
Phone #:
E-mail:
Facsimile #:
Phone #:
E-mail:
Facsimile #:
Application Form
1. Entry fee is $650.00 (gate fee included). Teams are guaranteed (3) games.
2.
Team manager must show the White OLA card with three signatures for
both players and coaches at registration, no exceptions!
3. All teams should be ready to start the tournament on Friday, June 3rd. Scheduling criteria will
attempt to consider travelling distances.
4. Please make cheques payable to Niagara-on-the-Lake Minor Lacrosse Association.
5. Forward completed application(s) and cheque(s) to NOTL Minor Lacrosse P.O. Box 177,
Virgil, Ontario, L0S 1T0.
6. Teams accepted on a first-paid, first-accepted basis. Registration deadline will be May 1, 2016
(no refunds will be given after May 1st, 2016).
7. The committee reserves the right to modify tournament play in the event of unforeseen
circumstances.
8. Offence/Defence Policy will be enforced!
Team Roster
Team Name:
Player *
Sweater #
Home Away
Date of Birth
DD-MM-YYYY
* A team will consist of a maximum of eighteen (18) players plus two (2) goaltenders.
(G) indicate goalies
Coaching Staff
Team Name:
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Name:
Address:
Name:
Address:
Postal
Code:
Phone #:
E-mail:
Fax #:
NCCP#
Postal
Code:
Phone #:
E-mail:
Fax #:
NCCP#
Manager or Asst. Coach
Trainer
Name:
Address:
Name:
Address:
Postal
Code:
Phone #:
E-mail:
Fax #:
NCCP#
Postal Code:
Phone #:
E-mail:
Fax #:
Certification:
All coaching staff must have white OLA Registration Card with three signatures and
stamped as COACH or TRAINER (one per bench)
TOURNAMENT RULES
RULES FOR PLAY

All Ontario Lacrosse Association (O.L.A.) rules are applicable.
TEAM INFORMATION

A team will consist of a minimum of six (6) players and a maximum of nineteen (18+1)
players if only one (1) goalie is dressed, or twenty (20) players if two (2) goalies are
dressed. No more than two (2) goalies may be dressed per team at any one time.
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A maximum of four (4) certified bench personnel will be permitted on the bench at any one
time. One certified bench personnel must be a certified trainer.
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MR7.13 (1) Any team who, scheduled to play in invitational tournament, appears with less
than six (6) players, or fails to put in an appearance, shall lose its bond, and the its club
shall be further assessed a fine of $250 by the OLA.
MR7.13 (3) When any team appears with fewer than twelve (12) (and more than five (5)),its
club will be assessed ten ($10) by the OLA for each player less than twelve (12).
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MR7.13 (4) Any team who defaults (withdraws from or show up with less than six players to)
a game at any point in a the tournament must default the remainder of their scheduled
games.
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All teams are to register 30 minutes prior to your first game. Any changes to your roster
must be approved from game to game.
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All players must be carded, and the cards (white signed copies) must be presented to the
Tournament Committee Executive upon request. Any player found to be illegal shall be
immediately removed from the tournament and points (goals and assists) removed.
Furthermore, the team shall forfeit each game in which the illegal player participated.

Players moving up in play in the next higher age category must be indicated on the game
report by a letter to denote their registered category, (i.e. Tyke ‘T’, Novice - ‘N’)

Teams should have an extra set of sweaters available, in case of colour conflict.

The designated home team is responsible for sweater changes should conflict arise due to
sweater similarities. The opposing team will not be allowed on the floor during a sweater
change. If the home team does not have an alternate sweater set, the guest team will
change.
TOURNAMENT RULES
COURTESY BETWEEN COMPETITORS

Team management will not permit any of their players to enter the playing surface while any
players from the previous game remain on the floor.

Any player entering the playing surface between scheduled games shall wear CSA
approved helmets and facemasks.
GAME STRUCTURE

No team or player will be allowed to play more than three (3) games in any one day.
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Warm-up time on the floor will be permitted prior to the actual scheduled game time. In
instances where there may be a late start, warm-up may or may not take place at the
discretion of the game officials.
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In order to prevent any intentional delay of game, at the official’s discretion, a two (2) minute
bench penalty shall be assessed. (This will be enforced to maintain a punctual schedule for
all teams.)
ALL GAMES MUST START & FINISH ON SCHEDULE!
ROUND-ROBIN GAMES:
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All teams will play three (3) games of the Round-Robin format.
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Round-Robin Format. The scoring system will be as follows:
Two (2) points shall be awarded for a win
One (1) point shall be awarded for a tie
No points are awarded for a loss
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Round-Robin Games will consist of three (3) - fifteen (15) minute periods, all running time.
There will be no stop time during Round-Robin play.
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There will be a two (2) minute rest break between periods.
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There will be no time-outs during Round-Robin play.
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS
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Tyke D/E, Novice D/E and Peewee D/E Divisions (4 Teams): The two teams with the
most points will play in the Championship Game.
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Tyke B/C, Novice B/C, & Peewee B/C Divisions (2 Groups of 4 Teams): The two teams
with the most points from each Group will move on to the Championship Rounds. The team
with the most points from Group 1 will play the team with the second most points from
Group 2. The team with the most points from Group 2 will play the team with the second
most points from Group 1. The winners of these games will play in the Championship
Game.
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TIE-BREAKER(S): If a tie exists after the Round-Robin games have been completed, the
tie will be broken in the following manner:
1. If 2 teams are tied with the same number of points, the winner of the game
played between the two tied teams will advance.
2. If the 2 teams (referred to in #1 above) played to a draw in their Round-Robin
game – OR – if there are more than 2 teams tied with the same total points
after the Round-Robin play, then the team with the higher number of (goals for)
divided by (goals for + goals against) based on all 3 Round-Robin games will
advance.
3. If there is still a tie, then the team with the least total penalty minutes during
Round-Robin play (total penalty minutes for 3 games) will advance.

Championship Round Games will consist of three (3) - fifteen (15) minute periods, all
running time except for:
 Tyke & Novice stop time will be the last two (2) minutes of the third (3 rd) period
 Peewee stop time will be the last five (5) minutes of the third (3rd) period
unless there is a goal differential greater than five (5), and then there will be no stop time.

There will be a three (3) minute rest break between periods.
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Each team will be permitted one time-out (2 minutes) per game in the Championship Round.
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In the event of a tie at the end of regulation play, there will be a three (3) minute rest break,
change of ends, followed by a “sudden victory” ten (10) minute overtime period of stop
time, with victory being declared upon scoring the first goal. (Sudden victory)

If the score remains tied at the end of the first overtime period, teams will have a three (3)
minute rest break, change ends, followed by a “sudden victory” ten (10) minute overtime
period of stop time, with victory being declared upon scoring the first goal. (Sudden victory)

There will be no shoot-outs.
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

ALL DISCIPLINE WILL BE HANDLED BY THE TOURNAMENT DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE,
except for match penalty- abuse of an official. The O.L.A. rule for ejecting players involved
in a fight from the tournament will be enforced. Game suspensions will be enforced. All
decisions made by the Disciplinary Committee will be final.
Accommodation Suggestions
Travelodge Clifton Hill
Fun by the Falls says it all! We are the closest to the Falls and Casino Niagara.
Group Rates! Book as a team and mention NOTL Minor Lacrosse. www.falls.com
1-866-656-0310.
South Landing Inn
Located in Queenston just steps away from the Niagara River, this 2 Storey Motel
is a close, economical option for teams looking to stay together as a team. All
rooms have direct access to the exterior and there is plenty of room for kids and
parents both to do some team bonding. Rooms are approximately $110/night.
www.southlandinginn.com 1-905-262-4634
Ramada Hotel Niagara Falls
The Ramada Niagara Falls - Fallsview Hotel is located conveniently near major
Niagara Falls attractions including Journey Behind the Falls, Maid of the Mist, the
Fury, and more. The famous Clifton Hill district is within a short walk from the hotel.
The Fallsview Casino Resort is only steps away.
www.ramadahotelniagarafalls.com 1-877-374-4142
Niagara College
Located at QEW and the Glendale exit in St.Catharines. Rooms and Suites
available at reasonable cost. Group rates for 10 or more rooms, continental
breakfast. Located 10 minutes from arena.
www.residenceconferencecentre.com 1-877-225-8664
Accommodations in NOTL proper is expensive and in demand. There are of
course a myriad of more affordable hotels and motels in Niagara Falls (Lundy’s
Lane approximately 20 minutes drive). Your best bet is to check the web at
www.tourismniagara.com