PEAKS ADULT
HOCKEY LEAGUE
P.A.H.L.
Policies and Procedures
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Table of Contents
League Mission .................................................................... p3 .............................Section A
Sportsmanship and Code of Conduct .................................... p3 .............................Section B
League Administration ......................................................... p3 .............................Section C
Payment and League Fees .................................................... p4 .............................Section D
Individuals ........................................................................... p4 .............................Section E
Uniforms .............................................................................. p5 .............................Section F
Equipment ............................................................................ p5 .............................Section G
Division of Teams ................................................................ p6 .............................Section H
Player Eligibility .................................................................. p7 .............................Section I
Rules and Regulations .......................................................... p9 .............................Section J
Fighting ............................................................................... p10 ...........................Section K
USA Hockey Zero Tolerance Policy..................................... p11 ...........................Section L
Playoffs ................................................................................ p12 ...........................Section M
Locker Rooms ...................................................................... p12 ...........................Section N
Injuries ................................................................................. p13 ...........................Section O
Officials ............................................................................... p13 ...........................Section P
Responsibilities of the Team Manager .................................. p14 ...........................Section Q
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A. League Mission
Provo City Parks & Recreation and the Peaks Ice Arena provide their patrons with the
opportunity to play ice hockey in a competitive, but recreational organized league environment.
The program is designed to promote the ideals of sportsmanship and physical fitness regardless of
sex, race, creed or color.
B. Sportsmanship and Code of Conduct
1. All players are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. This includes, but
is not limited to, respect for the officials, the scorekeepers, your teammates, your opponents,
the patrons and the facility.
2. Provo City Parks and Recreation and the Peaks Ice Arena reserve the right and the authority
to disqualify, suspend, or remove any team manager, coach, player, spectator, or team which
behaves in an unsportsmanlike manner before, during or after a game. Suspensions are at the
discretion of rink management.
3. The possession of alcohol, tobacco products, or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited at all Provo
City facilities, including the Peaks Ice Arena. Any player caught with any of these products
will be suspended from the league and will incur the possibility of legal action.
C. League Administration
1. League Name: The program will be known as the Peaks Adult Hockey League or P.A.H.L
(PAHL).
2. Divisions: Four (4) divisions based on the overall caliber of each team. The divisions will be
designated as A Division (Advanced) B Division (Intermediate), C Division (Beginner), D
Division (Rookie). See Division of Teams (H) below for more information. Establishing
divisions is up to the League Coordinator’s discretion, and is influenced by the number of
teams registered in any given season.
3. Establishment of Teams: Team establishments are approved by the Peaks Ice Arena and the
League Coordinator. However, team mangers are responsible for submitting rosters,
obtaining players, and making sure that team fees and dues are paid. The Team Manager is
also responsible for other duties as outlined below. See Responsibilities of the Team
Manager (Q) Below.
4. Game Location: Games will be played at the Peaks Ice Arena, 100 N. Seven Peaks Blvd,
Provo, UT 84606
5. Schedule: The Peaks Ice Arena League Coordinator will establish the season schedule. For
the 2017 Summer Season, 0 Preseason games, 10 regular season games and a single
elimination post-season will be provided. Teams must play at the time, place and date
specified.
6. The PAHL Administration reserves the right to adjust the PAHL Polices/Procedures at any
time and for any reason. It also reserves the right to judge in instances of discipline and other
matters. It is customary for the PAHL Administration, Provo City Parks and Recreation and
the Peaks Ice Arena Administration to review Match Penalty infractions and other
major/misconduct penalties.
D. Payment and League Fees
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1. Team fees are $1600 per team for the 2017 Summer Season. A Discount of $100 is given to
teams that pay in full by April 30th 2017.
2. Optional payment plan: Team managers can make a first payment of $800 received by at
time of registration in order to secure a team spot. A final payment of $800 must be received
by May 31st, 2017.
3. Payment(s) not received by the outlined schedule will disqualify the team and its players
from participation until the payment issues have been reconciled and the appropriate balance
met.
4. The Team Manager is responsible for making team payment(s) to the Peaks Ice Arena.
Checks are made payable to Peaks Ice Arena. The Peaks will not refund any individual team
member. Resolution in regards to reimbursements or refunds for players who have signed
under a team manager must be made with that team manager.
a. Refund Policy: As per Provo City Policy and Procedures, the Parks and Recreation
Division may withhold 25% of the program (program registration fee) for administrative
costs. All refunds must be requested in person by the team manager, and must be
accompanied with a written refund request. No refunds shall be given after the first day
of the program.
5. Any team whose payment is in default due to a non-sufficient funds check or declined credit
card is ineligible to play until the team account is current. The Non-Sufficient Funds fee is
$25.00.
6. For Individual League Fees, see Individual section (E) listed below.
E. Individuals
1. Individual players on teams comprised of players who registered individually must adhere to
all the rules that apply to established teams under team managers.
2. If the number of individual registrations does not meet the outlined number of players
required to form a team, see (I.1.a) a full refund will be issued to the individual registrant.
3. Individuals will be placed on a team designated by the league coordinator. There is 1 team
per division designated for individual players. There is space for 19 individual players and 1
goalie per division. Once the team rosters are full, no individual sign-ups will be allowed. A
waiting list may be provided by the League Coordinator in the event that an individual player
defaults in payment or a situation necessitates having more players. Additional players added
to the individual team during the season will be at the discretion of the League Coordinator.
4. Individual registration league Fees for the 2017 Summer Season is $130. For any goalie that
chooses to register individually the league fee is $80. If a participant registers for the league
as an individual goalie, he/she must play that position for the duration of the season.
Otherwise the participant must pay the additional $50 difference to compete in the league as a
player other than goalie. Individual Fees must be paid in full at time registration. No
Exceptions for individual registrations.
a. Any individual player whose payment is in default due to a non-sufficient funds check or
declined credit card is ineligible to play until the account is current. The non-sufficient
funds fee is $25.
5. Participants registering as individuals can make their payment to the Peaks Ice Arena for the
2017 Summer Season via cash, credit card, or check (made payable to Peaks Ice Arena). All
payments for individual players are made under that individual registrant’s name. Payments
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6.
7.
8.
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are accepted at the Peaks Ice Arena or online prior to the deadline as outlined for team fees,
however, individual fees have NO optional payment plan. The Peaks will refund any
participant who registers as an individual in accordance with the refund policy listed above in
Payment and League fees (D.4.a).
To be eligible to compete in post season play, Goalies must be on the teams’ official roster
listed as a sub goalie, or the substitution must be approved by the other team managers.
If a participant is on a registered team roster, that participant is ineligible to register for the
league as an individual. No player is allowed to play on two teams in the same division.
Exceptions are substitute goalies. See Goaltenders (I.5.a).
A team manager may be appointed for any team comprised of players that registered
individually. However, if one is not appointed, then all correspondence of any changes
pertaining to the team will be made from the League Coordinator to the players via e-mail. It
is the responsibility of the individual at sign ups to provide a current and valid email address.
For roster information and requirements regarding Individuals, see (I.1.c)
F. Uniforms
1. During any league game, if the two competing team’s jerseys are similar in nature and color,
by the discretion of either the officials and/or both team managers, the league will provide
pennies (White or Black). The visiting team will be required to wear the pennies for the
scheduled game.
2. A player that is out of uniform, including the required equipment as outlined below in Section
G, Equipment, will be assessed a minor penalty as soon as that player steps on the ice for
actual game play.
3. If at any time a jersey is being worn while playing that is not listed on the roster, that player
must report to the scorekeeper his identity at the first available break in play. If the player is
not on the roster or does not have approval from the League Coordinator (I.1.i), that player
will be removed from the ice, and a minor penalty will be assessed to the team with the
ineligible player.
G. Equipment
1. All players are required to wear an H.E.C.C. approved helmet. Helmets must be worn at all
times; otherwise a bench minor penalty may be assessed to the team. This includes while on
the bench and during warm-up. During game play in the league, all helmets must be properly
fastened.
2. Goaltenders are allowed to wear cat eyes if they choose, however if they do, they are not
covered by USA Hockey liability insurance coverage if injured during game play while
wearing the above said equipment. Exceptions include H.E.C.C. approved cat eye helmets.
3. All players are required to wear a helmet, elbow pads, shin guards, and athletic supporter,
hockey gloves, hockey pants (breezers), and a matching team jersey. Shoulder pads are not
required, however, they are highly recommended. A player is not covered by USA Hockey
liability insurance coverage if injured during game play while not wearing shoulder pads. All
equipment must be in acceptable condition to prevent injuries.
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H. Division of Teams
1. A Division (Advanced) – designed to be the advanced division of play. This will include
players who may have once played at a high level (former pros, college and junior players,
college club, midgets, and travel, etc.), and have mastered the speed and skill of the game,
and feel confident playing at this level.
2. B Division (Intermediate) – designed to be the intermediate division of play. This will include
players who may have once played at an intermediate skill level (high school, youth league,
some travel [bantam and below]), and feel confident with the speed and skill required to play
the game at this level.
a. Any player that is currently playing or has played the past season at a Junior or Midget
Major Level will not be eligible to play in this division.
b. Any player who is currently or has played within the past 10 seasons at a Professional or
NCAA College level will not be eligible to play in this division.
c. Any player who is currently playing or has played within the past 3 seasons at a College
Club, Senior Check, Junior, or Midget Major level will not be allowed to play in this
division.
3. C Division (Beginner) – designed more for the beginning level player or those players who
have not played the game for a while and are looking to get back into the competitive playing
experience. Generally, these players have not played on a travel team, at the college level, at
the junior/midget level, or any professional hockey in the past.
a. Any player who is currently playing or has played within the past 5 seasons at a College
Club, Senior Check, Junior, or Midget Major level will not be allowed to play in this
division.
b. Any player who is currently or has played within the past 15 seasons at a Professional or
NCAA College level will not be eligible to play in this division.
4. D Division (Rookie)- designed more for the beginning level player (5 years or less playing
experience) or over 40 years’ old who have not played travel team, college, junior, or
professional hockey in the past.
5. The first place team in each division may be moved up to compete in the next division for the
following season. (Example: 1st place in C division will move up and compete in the B
division.)
6. Although the determining line is rigid between the caliber of player and the division in which
he/she may play, it is understood that sometimes a beginner adult may have a friend/relative
who has significant playing experience. It is assumed that both players may agree to play on
an A division or a B division team. However, the assumption is made that the younger or the
more highly skilled player will want to play at a higher level of competition and that less
skilled players will want to compete at the level comparable to their abilities. In this regard,
players and managers should understand their skill levels and the skill levels of their
teammates, and distinguish the division level that will best suit their experience.
7. No player who has played European Leagues, Canadian Major Juniors, Midget A, AA
or AAA, Junior C, B or A, ACHA Div I, II or III, NCAA Div I or III or professionally
(NHL, AHL, ECHL, CHL, etc.) is permitted to play in C or D Division of the P.A.H.L.
8. The PAHL administration reserves the right to move players and/or teams between divisions
based upon the players’ skills and abilities.
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I. Player Eligibility
1. Rosters
a. Each team roster is required to have at least 11 players; this includes a goalie and a
maximum of 20 players to be acknowledged as a team.
b. There are no additional substitute players over and above the roster of 20, excluding the
designated coach. All substitutions must be taken from this roster of 20. If a team has 20
players on its roster and wants to add an additional player, another player who is
currently on the roster must be dropped in order to keep the roster at the maximum of 20
players.
c. Teams comprised of players who registered individually cannot add or remove players
from its roster. The league coordinator reserves the right to add a player(s) to the roster
of the teams comprised of players who registered individually up to a maximum of 20
players. For teams comprised of players who registered individually, it is the
responsibility of the League Coordinator to meet the minimum and the maximum
requirements for rosters.
d. It is the responsibility of the team and the team manager to meet the minimum and the
maximum requirements for rosters.
e. Players can only be on one team roster per division. Players cannot participate on two or
more teams within their division.
f. Players and goalies can be on a team roster in two separate divisions. Any player on an
A Division roster cannot compete or be on a team roster in the C Division. The League
Coordinator may approve extenuating circumstances.
g. All players must be registered with USA Hockey. Players can register online at
www.usahockeyregistration.com. Players can then obtain their Individual Membership
Registration Form (IMR) and turn them in to their team manager. It is the responsibility
of the team manager to turn in all team members’ IMRs, including substitutes, to the
League Coordinator, Josh Burkart, for the 2017 Summer Season. Team managers can
submit team rosters and IMRs via email to [email protected]. Please include team
name in the email. All team members IMRs must be submitted no later than Monday,
May 15th 2017.
h. No player will be allowed on the ice without his or her USA Hockey IMR form submitted
to the League Coordinator. It is the Team Manager’s responsibility to make sure that a
player’s IMR is submitted to the League Coordinator. This includes all substitute
players. For players that have registered individually, the league coordinator will make
sure that an IMR is submitted from that player.
i. Rosters are open for adding/deleting players throughout the regular season until rosters
are frozen; an exception is for teams comprised of players who registered individually.
Rosters are frozen on Monday, July 10th 2017, including teams comprised of players
who registered for the league individually, at which point no players will be added or
deleted to a team’s roster. When adding or deleting players from a roster, including
substitutions, it is the responsibility of the team manager to contact the league
coordinator 48 hours prior to game time in order for their player(s) to be eligible to
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2.
3.
4.
5.
play in the next game. The League Coordinator is Josh Burkart:
[email protected] or 801-852-6777.
j. Prior to the start of each game, each player must check in with the scorekeeper,
providing their name and number. This ensures that the player is on the roster and
roster for that particular game and eligible to play. The use of players not on ones roster,
including unapproved substitutes, will result in a forfeit loss for the team with the
ineligible player, removal of the ineligible player and the suspension of the team
manager for one game. A player that is not on the roster may not play under the name
of a player on the roster. If such an infraction occurs, the team manager and the illegal
player will both become ineligible for the remainder of the season.
k. Suspended players, or players that are removed from a game, are not allowed on either
team’s bench, in either team’s penalty box, or in the scorekeeper’s box.
l. All players must have reached the age of 18 before being eligible to participate in the
league. No exception. If you are not 18 years of age, you cannot participate in the Peaks
Adult Hockey League. If at any time you roster a player who is under 17, your team will
forfeit those games. See (I.1.J ) for ineligible players. The player will be removed from
the league until he is 18 years of age, if the player played in any games prior to his/her
18th birthday, the Team Manager will be suspended the equivalent number of games.
Required Number of Games
a. In order for a player who is playing for just one team to compete in the playoffs, that
player must be eligible and have played in 4 regular season games. Players/Goalies that
play in two divisions must be eligible and have played 4 regular season games for the
higher division team and the 5 regular season games for the lower division team.
Current Rosters
a. It is the responsibility of the team manager to keep his team roster current. Any changes
must be transacted only between the team manager and the League Coordinator, Josh
Burkart.
Number of Players Required for Games
a. If a team cannot provide six players on the ice prior to the official start of game play, a
forfeit loss will be awarded to that team. In the event that a game is declared
forfeiture, both teams may use the allotted ice time for the game to conduct a practice.
The USA Hockey Officials and Scorekeepers will leave the ice upon a forfeiture and will
be officiate or keep score for any practice.
Goaltenders
a. Goaltenders may be freely substituted from team to team only in the event the team’s
regular goalie cannot play in a regular season game. For the playoffs, team managers
must declare and roster a back-up goalie by July 31st 2017 to be used in the event that
their starter cannot play. Goalies can only be declared as a backup for one team in
another division.
b. A substitute goalie is not officially declared on a team’s roster when competing during a
regular season game. It is the responsibility of the team manager to add/delete a goalie
from his team roster in accordance with the rules. Any games that a goalie competes as a
substitute will not apply towards the minimum game requirement for post-season play.
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c. A list of substitution goaltenders will be posted on the website. It is the responsibility of
the team manager to notify the league coordinator 24 hours before game time of a goalie
substitution.
6. Individuals
a. See individuals section C for more information regarding player eligibility for
individually registered players.
J. Rules and Regulations
1. The Peaks Adult Hockey League Policies and Procedures Manual in conjunction with
The USA Hockey 2013-2017 Official Rules of Ice Hockey will govern the players,
participants, coaches, spectators, score keepers, referees and all others involved in the
PAHL.
2. The USA Hockey rule book is used and followed with the accompanying modifications:
a. Pre-game warm-ups are 5 minutes with the warm-up beginning at the scheduled game
start-time, not when the players get on the ice.
b. The game format will be 1 hour and 15 minutes in length. This format consists of three,
13-minute stop time periods.
c. The Peaks Adult Hockey League is a non-check league.
d. There is no Offside Pass (2 line pass).
e. Penalties: a minor penalty is 2:00 minutes, and major penalty is 5:00 minutes and a
misconduct penalty is 10:00 minutes.
f. There will be a 1-minute break between periods with an ice-make after each game.
g. No player shall enter onto the ice surface until the ‘Zamboni’ doors have been shut. A
bench minor penalty will be assessed to any team whose player(s) have entered the ice
surface while the ‘Zamboni’ is operating on the ice surface or while the ‘Zamboni’ doors
are open.
h. 5 second rule: After every whistle, the referee conducting the faceoff will allow both
teams 5 seconds to make a line change simultaneously (there will be no designation of
home team during the regular season). The referee will then blow the whistle and, at the
end of 5 seconds, the centers for each team must be in position WITH THEIR STICK
DOWN and THEIR BODY SET, ready to take the faceoff. Failure to do so will result in
the puck being dropped without the center being there OR the centers expulsion from the
faceoff if the center is there but is not down and set. The puck will be dropped if both
centers are in position WITH STICK DOWN and BODY SET or if neither center is in
position and down and set OR if one center is in position and down and set and the other
center hasn’t arrived yet.
i. One time out is allowed per game per team in playoffs only.
j. All games will be played on a curfew. Games are scheduled for 1.25 hours. Exceptions
include playoffs and the championship games, during which, if tied after regulation play,
overtime will be permitted. Regulation play during playoffs, not the championship, will
still be under the curfew rules, but, if tied, overtime will be permitted.
k. The clock will be set to running time whenever a 7-goal differential exists. However,
running time will cease once the goal differential becomes less than 7 goals.
l. If a regular season game is tied at the end of regulation time, the game will go to a 3 man
shoot out. In the event the game is still tied after the 3 man shootout, it will proceed to a
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sudden death shoot out up to 5 shooters. If after 5 shooters the game is still tied, the game
will end as a tie. There will not be overtime during all regular season games in the event
of a tie.
m. Teams can have only one coach, a non-player (person not in uniform and/or on the team’s
roster) on their team’s bench. A coach must be declared within the first 3 games of the
regular season. If a coach is not declared by the 3 rd game of the regular season, then the
team forfeits its eligibility to have a coach for the remainder of the season. The team
coach must be 18 or older and is NOT insured by USA Hockey or Provo City
Corporation in the event of incident or injury. A coach assumes all inherent risks,
liability, loss, cost or expense that may incur while participating as a coach on the team’s
bench and takes full responsibility for his/her actions and physical condition. Once a
coach is declared a coach, he forfeits his eligibility to participate as a player for the team
he is coaching. However, that coach is eligible to play on a team in another division, in
accordance with the rules. All other non-players are not permitted to be on either team’s
bench, in either team’s penalty box, or in the scorekeeper’s box.
n. Each team must supply their own water bottles for games. The PAHL will supply pucks
for warm-ups and game play.
o. Team managers must advise their players that it is their responsibility to close the penalty
box door upon conclusion of serving any penalty. This is not the responsibility of the
scorekeeper. Also, teams should refrain from using other players from the bench to
close the penalty box door, as this may cause confusion and result in another penalty
assessed by the official. Furthermore, no spectators or coaches are eligible to be in the
penalty box or scorekeeper’s box at any time during game play.
K. Fighting and Other Penalties
Provo City Parks & Recreation and the Peaks Ice Arena will have a progressive policy towards
fighting. In accordance with USA Hockey rules, the following suspensions will be incurred:
a. 1st Fight: 2 game suspension
b. 2nd Fight: League suspension for the remainder of the season.
1. Any player that receives 5 penalties or 10 penalty minutes in league play, not including a 10minute misconduct, will receive a game ejection.
2. Any player that accumulates 30 minutes in penalties in the regular season will incur a 1 game
suspension. The Team Manager will also incur a 1 game suspension.
3. Any player that accumulates 40 minutes in penalties will be removed from the league.
4. During post-season play, any player that engages in fisticuffs will receive a game ejection,
and suspension from the remainder of the post-season play, a 2 game suspension from the
next season’s games, in addition to a $35 reinstatement fee. If the suspended player’s team
continues on in the playoff’s one of the game suspensions may be removed, however, one
game suspension must carry over to the next season. The suspension will carry for up to 5
regular seasons.
5. The League Coordinator will review third man in penalties. All third man in penalties will
incur a 1 game suspension.
6. All Game Misconducts will incur a 1-game suspension and review by PAHL for additional
discipline. If a player receives their 2nd Game Misconduct in a season, they will be suspended
two (2) games and a review by PAHL for additional discipline. When a player receives their
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3rd Game Misconduct in a season, they will be removed from the PAHL for the remainder of
the season and require a Hearing with the League Coordinator prior to returning to the league
the next season.
7. Match penalties will incur a 30-day suspension, during which time, a decision will be
addressed by a board from the Wasatch Ice Hockey Officials Association and the Chief of
Referees to determine suspension from Utah hockey.
8. Utah County, Provo City Parks & Recreation, the Peaks Ice Arena, the Peaks Amateur
Hockey Association and the Peaks Adult Hockey League reserve the right to suspend players
indefinitely from the Peaks Adult Hockey League and/or the Peaks Ice Arena for actions that
are unbecoming to the sport of hockey, and to its facilitators, to include all members and
officials of Utah County, Provo City, the Peaks Ice Arena, the Peaks Adult Hockey League,
and all of the arena’s patrons. Determinations for actions, to include indefinite suspension,
will be addressed by a board from the Peaks Amateur Hockey Association.
L. USA Hockey Zero Tolerance Policy
(Adopted by Provo City Parks & Recreation and the Peaks Ice Arena Adult Ice Hockey Program)
“In an effort to make ice hockey a more desirable and rewarding experience for all participants,
the USA Hockey Youth, Junior and Senior Councils have instructed the Officiating Program to
adhere to certain points of emphasis relating to sportsmanship. This campaign is designed to
require all players, coaches, officials, team officials and administrators and parents/spectators to
maintain a sportsmanlike and educational atmosphere before, during and after all USA Hockey
sanctioned games. Thus, the following points of emphasis must be implemented by all On-Ice
Referees and Linesmen:”
1. Players
a. A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be assessed whenever a player:
i. Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official
ii. Uses obscene or vulgar language at any time, including any swearing, even if not
directed at a particular person
iii. Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction with an official’s decision. Any time
a player persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a misconduct penalty. A
game misconduct shall result if the player continues such action(s).
2. Coaches/Managers
a. A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be assessed whenever a
coach/manager:
i. Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official.
ii. Uses obscene or vulgar language at any time, including any swearing, even if not
directed at a particular person.
iii. Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction with an official’s decision. Any time
a player persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a misconduct penalty. A
game misconduct shall result if the player continues such action(s).
3. Parents/Spectators
On-ice officials will stop the game when the parents/spectators displaying inappropriate
and/or disruptive behavior and/or interfere with other spectators or the game. The on-ice
officials will identify violators to the coaches for the purpose of removing parents/spectators
from the spectator’s viewing and game area. A bench minor may be assessed to any team
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with an unruly fan. Once removed, play will resume. Lost time will not be replaced and
violators may be subject to further disciplinary action by the local governing body. This
inappropriate and disruptive behavior shall include but is not limited to:
a. Use of obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time.
b. Taunting of players, coaches, officials or other spectators by means of baiting, ridiculing,
threat of physical violence or physical violence.
c. Throwing of any object in the spectator’s viewing area, player’s bench, penalty box or on
the ice surface, directed in any manner as to create a safety hazard.
d. Teams need to advise their fans to also conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner.
Any guest or fan that makes rude comments or gestures to anyone on the opposing team,
their team, the officials, or personnel of the facility, acts inappropriately, and/or disrupts
play may be asked to leave the facility. If upon refusal to leave, legal action may be
taken to refrain from confrontation and maintain the safety of all personnel and patrons.
e. Spectators assume all risks of injury during the course of game play.
M. Playoffs
1. During playoffs and the championship game, only players on the team roster are eligible to
play. NO substitutions will be allowed during the playoffs or championship game. The
League Coordinator may approve extenuating circumstances; however, it is the responsibility
of the team manager to address these circumstances with the League Coordinator 48 hours
prior to a playoff or championship game.
2. During playoffs and the championship game, if the game is tied after regulation play,
overtime will be permitted. Regulation play during playoffs, not the championship, will still
be under curfew rules, but, if tied, overtime will be permitted. Continuous sudden death 5 on
5 full period overtimes are permitted for the championship games of any division.
3. All teams are eligible for the double elimination playoffs. Teams will be seeded in the
playoffs by the place they finish during the regular season. If a tiebreaker is needed to seed
teams, the format for determining team seeds will go in this order: 1. Most wins; 2. Superior
points head to head; 3. Superior goal differential head to head; 4. Team with fewest penalty
minutes; 5. Team with least forfeits.
4. If a game is tied at the end of regulation play during a playoff game, sudden death overtime
will be one (1) - 5 on 5, 5-minute period. In the event that, after overtime, the playoff game
is still tied, a 5-man shootout will follow. Following these two events, if a winner still has
not been decided, a sudden death shootout will determine a winner.
N. Locker Rooms
1. Locker room vandalism or destruction will not be tolerated. This also includes the locker
restrooms and shower stalls. Should vandalism or destruction of the locker room occur, the
team and its players will be subject to either fines or suspension from the league without the
possibility of a refund. The League Coordinator and the facilities director will determine the
punishment.
2. Teams are issued a locker room prior to their games. It is the team’s responsibility to lock
their locker room during their ice time. If the locker room is not locked during the team’s ice
time, and vandalism, theft, or destruction of property occurs during that time by other
individuals, the team is responsible for all damages of that locker room or missing items.
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3. The team will be assessed a $50 fee for a broken or lost key. This fee must be paid before the
team can participate in their next ice time.
4. Please maintain the cleanliness of the facility and its locker rooms. The locker rooms are a
privilege, and, in respect to the employees and the other patrons, please clean up after your
team and put all trash in the proper receptacle. If a team leaves their assigned locker room
and/or the assigned player’s bench in a condition that is considered unsanitary, at $50
cleaning fee will be assessed to that team, and that team may not be assigned a locker room
for the remainder of the season and asked to change before arriving to play their game.
5. Please conduct yourselves as ladies and gentlemen. This means do not wander the hallways
or outside the locker rooms without being fully clothed, or dressed in your hockey equipment
and full uniform. The ice arena is a public facility, and in so being, many patrons are invited
to use the facility. Please be conscious of others who use the facility; otherwise, you will
incur the possibility of legal action.
6. The possession of alcohol, tobacco products or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited at all Provo
City facilities, to include the Peaks Ice Arena. If a team, while in the facility, including the
locker room, is found in violation of these rules, as a first offense, the team will be fined
$100. The fine must be paid in full before the team can participate in league play; otherwise,
an indefinite suspension will be enforced until full payment of the fine is made to Provo City.
The team manager is responsible to assume payment of the fine. If the team is found of
committing a second offense against these rules, the team will no longer be assigned a locker
room for the remainder of the season and will be asked to come to the rink fully dressed for
game play, as they will not be permitted to change in the hallways or in the view of the
public. Furthermore, there is the possibility of legal action on individuals found in violation
of these rules.
O. Injuries
All major injuries must be reported immediately to the League Coordinator within 48 hours. All
major injuries that require hospitalization or ambulatory services need to be reported to the
League Coordinator as soon as possible. All claims with USA Hockey for injuries incurred
during league play need to be signed off by the League Coordinator.
P. Officials
1. A two-man system is employed during game play, where both officials have equal authority.
2. The scorekeeper is an authorized, off-ice official. As such, the scorekeeper is authorized to
recommend disciplinary procedures, to report procedural irregularities, and to maintain
administrative control of games according to these guidelines.
3. The League Coordinator holds the right and authority to extend disciplinary actions as
necessary.
4. Referees may apply a TGO (this game only) to remove a player they feel needs to be
removed from a game for their conduct, either physical or verbal. TGO penalties will add 5
minutes to the player’s accumulated penalty total for the season.
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5. Officials will make calls in accordance with the events on the ice and off the ice during game
play. The officials will maintain control of the game and discipline players and fans
accordingly.
6. The Peaks Adult Hockey League will strictly enforce a ZERO TOLERANCE guideline
regarding abuse of an official; this includes employees, scorekeepers, referees, other patrons
and all off ice infractions that may occur.
7. Officials are required to conduct themselves in a businesslike, sportsmanlike, impartial and
constructive manner at all times. The actions of an official must be above reproach. Action
such as “baiting” or inciting players or coaches is strictly prohibited. On-ice officials are
ambassadors of the game and must always conduct themselves with this responsibility in
mind.
Q. Responsibilities of the Team Managers
1. The Team Manager is responsible for making team payment(s) to the Peaks Ice Arena. See
Payment and League fees (D.4) above for more information.
2. Establish and maintain a full roster based on the requirements stipulated in the leagues rules
and regulations. See Player Eligibility (I) listed above.
3. Establish a reliable and effective communication with the League Coordinator.
4. Check with the scorekeeper before each game to coordinate any messages from the league
coordinator or to address any suspensions assessed to his players. Also to coordinate a
check-in of players on the roster, as the score sheet is an official document of the league.
5. Ensure that all players have completed their registration forms with USA Hockey and to
make sure that the registrations are turned in to the League Coordinator.
6. Ensure that payment of teams fees are timely and are made to Provo City on the dates
designated by the team’s payment plan. See Payment and League fees (D) above.
7. Upon request from the team manager, a copy of the score sheet will be provided to him/her.
8. Ensure that a goalie is available to play at all games. Coordinate available goalies from the
goalie list to substitute in the event of the absence of the goalie on the team roster. Then
inform the League Coordinator of the goalie substitution, so that it can be annotated on the
score sheet.
9. Ensure that every team member understands the P.A.H.L.’s Policies and Procedures and that
if there are any discrepancies or concerns to solely address them with the league coordinator.
10. The Team Manager is also responsible to pass all information to players of his or her team.
This includes disciplinary actions, suspensions, reinstatement fees and to assist in upholding
of the policies and procedures listed in this document.
Participation in the Peaks Adult Hockey League indicates that you have read the Policies and
Procedures set forth by the league, Provo City Parks and Recreation and the Peaks Ice Arena. It
also indicates that you understand these policies and procedures, and agree to abide by them in full
compliance.
Provo City and the Peaks Ice Arena will strictly observe any and all other rules pertaining to the
sport of ice hockey. These rules can be found in the USA Hockey 2013-2017 Official Rules of Ice
Hockey book.
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