Rules & Regulations
Hockey 4 Humanity (H4H) Khalsa Cup 2024 Rules & Regulations
Navigation
- Periods, Stoppage & Game Info
- Team Punctuality and Time
- Standings
- Offside & “Floating Blue Line”
- Tournament Structure
- Tie-Breaks
- Mercy Rule
- No Contest/No Show
- Team Drops Out Last Minute From Tournament
- Disciplinary Measures & Penalties
- Uniform/Jersey Standards
- Equipment Regulations (ALL POOLS)
- Roster regulations
- Playoff Eligibility
- Ineligible Players
- Appeals
Periods, Stoppage & Game Info
- Round Robin Games: Three periods, each of 13 minutes in length, with stoppage only for the final two mins of EACH period if within three goals.
- The only time the clock stops is under the following circumstances:
- Penalty and Penalty Call: The referee will escort the player to the bench, once the referee has dropped the ball, the time will resume and for the full duration of the penalty, it will be stop time.
- Ball out of rink: At referee discretion/call ONLY! Do NOT yell at the scorekeeper.
- Injury: At referee discretion/call ONLY!
- The last two minutes of the game if the game is within a three goal differential.
- Round robin games do not have overtime. Results after regulation will be final, even in the case of a tie.
- The only time the clock stops is under the following circumstances:
- Playoff Games: Three periods, each of 10 minutes in length, stop time.
- If the game is tied after regulation, then sudden-death overtime will consist of a 5-minute overtime period (4 on 4).
- In the event that the game is still tied, a 5 player shootout will occur. These 5 players must be different and not the same player. If the game is still a draw after the 5 player shootout, there will be a sudden-death shootout in which all remaining players on the game roster will have to shoot before ANY shooter can be repeated.
Teams will have max one time-out per game plus one (if necessary) goalie time-out per game.
Team Punctuality and Time
All the games will be starting on time. Teams not ready to play within 7 minutes after the scheduled start will receive default (1-0 decision). The game clock will commence 3 minutes after scheduled start time, the team not ready to play will receive an automatic 2-minute penalty and start the game shorthanded.
A Player can only join a game in the process if they play BEFORE the end of the 2nd period. A player cannot start a game in 3rd, OT or Shootout.
Standings
Offside & “Floating Blue Line”
Tournament Structure
Pool A
- Tier 1 or Tier 2 level players
- This is the tier for experienced teams. This will be the most competitive of all the tiers.
- A tier 1 or 2 player is defined as any player who has played in Men’s Ball Hockey tier 1 or 2 within the preceding THREE (3) years, or who has competed at Men’s national or international ball hockey tournaments. Exception: If a player has been designated as an EP on a tier 1/2 roster, and has played under 5 games as an EP.
Pool B
- Tier 3 and 4 players
- This is a competitive tier for less experienced teams. Tournament organizers will monitor team applications that apply for tier B to ensure that it remains a fair and competitive tier. Rosters will be checked to ensure compliance. Teams may have maximum THREE tier 1 or tier 2 type players on their team.
Pool C
- Tier 4 and 5 players
- This is a competitive tier for mix tier 5 teams. We will monitor teams that apply for pool C to ensure that it remains a fair and competitive tier. In this pool you can have ONE tier 1 or tier 2 player. Rosters will be checked to ensure compliance.
Pool D
- Tier 5 players only
- This is a pool for new or beginner teams with level tier 5 hockey. In this pool you can have max ONE tier 4 player.
Masters
- This is a 40+ age group division (turning 40 anytime in 2025). All players must be over 40.
- In this pool we will allow teams to add players from other pools.
Kids Pick Up Game
Women’s Pick Up Game
Tie-Breaks
In the event that teams are tied in points, the tie-breaking procedures will be as followed:
- Most Wins
- Most Points Earned in Games Head to Head Amongst Tied Teams (Applies only if all teams involved have played each other)
- Head to Head Goal Differential (Applies only if all teams involved have played each other)
- Overall Goal Percentage
- Five Player Shootout followed by Sudden-Death Shootout if still tied. (10 player minimum must take part). *This will take place Saturday, June 15th after round-robin games are complete. 1PM.*
Mercy Rule
No Contest/No Show
Team Drops Out Last Minute From Tournament
Sometimes this happens! Deposit/fee will be non-refundable. Since the schedule is already released in these circumstances, the multiple teams that face this drop out team, will be given a draw (1 point) for the standings and 0 goals for/against.
Disciplinary Measures & Penalties
We will be using certified referees.
Minor Penalties will be 2 min. A player will be allowed to join his teammates if the opposing team scores on the power play. Any head shots will result in an automatic 5 min and one game misconduct as well suspension from the league. Further investigation will be conducted if needed.
No fighting whatsoever. If you fight you are removed from the tournament. If you drop your gloves that’s at least a minimum one game misconduct and a further one game suspension.
If a certain play needs further investigation we will be reviewing with our committee members and video evidence for further action.
Ball Hockey has very stringent rules concerning penalties involving the use of the hockey stick. For this reason, “High sticking” the ball (contacting the ball above the normal height of the shoulders with the stick) is a 2-minute penalty. It’s best to rid yourself of the habit of chasing a ball in the air with your stick.
Ball Hockey also enforces a double-minor for any slashing or cross-checking penalty. High sticking involving injuries will result in a 5-minute major and game misconduct, and review from a league official.
In the spirit of respect, sportsmanship and serving as a positive example for the community and youth, we expect participants to refrain from altercations and other behaviour seen as contrary to the principles of the tournament. As such, disciplinary measures are in place for the following infractions:
- Game misconduct (excluding 3 penalty ejection) $25.
- Gross misconduct $50 and 2 games.
- Match penalty $75 and tournament suspension.
- Fighting $75 and tournament suspension.
- Instigating a fight or foul play. $50
- Misconduct in final 10 minutes of game $25.
- All suspensions are subject to further review by the Disciplinary Committee. The Disciplinary Committee may deem it necessary to impose additional fines and/or suspensions to the automatic penalties outlined above including the possibility of banishment from future tournaments.
- All suspensions and fines will be final once posted with no appeal process.
We work with other Ball Hockey associations. If your case is serious, it will be brought up to other ball hockey associations for consideration to remove you from their respective leagues.
Uniform/Jersey Standards
Equipment Regulations (ALL POOLS)
Helmets – Players must wear CSA approved helmets. Players must fasten chin straps. Mandatory for all Pools.
Gloves – Protective hockey gloves are mandatory.
Roster regulations
There is no maximum roster number upon registration. However, there should be no more than 20 players plus a goalie dressed on your bench during a game. Pool B can only have maximum 2 Tier 1-2 type players on their roster not playing on any other teams. (including the goalie). Pool C is for NEW beginner teams and should not have any high caliber players.
Only Goalies on your roster may be used. If they are all not available you may dress a player. If that is not an option than your team will need to forfeit the game (round robin or playoffs). A goalie MUST be dressed and ready to start the 2nd period of a game.
Playoff Eligibility
Ineligible Players
Ineligible Players shall be defined as those signed in to the tournament roster or a game sheet under a false name.
If a team uses an illegal player in a game and this has been brought to the attention of H4H and the ineligibility of the player has been confirmed, the offending team will automatically forfeit the game or games in which the ineligible player played, and any points involved will be awarded to the non-offending team(s).
If both teams are at fault in game, no points will be awarded to either.
The ineligible player or players will be dropped immediately and further disciplinary action to the offending team(s) may be applied. The minimum penalties shall apply: $500 team fine; one year suspension of the illegal player; and one year suspension of the team representative who signed/verified the roster for the tournament and/or game. Your incident will again also be brought upon other Ball Hockey leagues in conjunction with us.
Appeals
While Suspensions and Fines during the Khalsa Cup are final and not open to appeal, Multi-Year Bans and League-Wide Notices can be appealed by the Defendant Player and/or Defendant Team after the tournament ends.
To appeal a Multi-Year Ban or League-Wide Notice, The Defendant Player and/or Defendant Team must provide tournament organizers with their reasoning in writing to hockey4humanity@gmail.com within thirty (30) calendar days of the Multi-Year Ban and/or LeagueNotice.
Please include any evidence as attachments for our consideration. For videos and other large files, please upload to Google Drive and share a link in the body of the email. Appeals can only be made in writing via email.
H4H will select three (3) H4H Board Members to review the appeal and any evidence provided. The appeal body will also seek statements from the Opposing Team and/or Opposing Player impacted by the Defendant Player and/or Defendant Team. Opposing Player and/or Opposing Team statements will be put to the Defendants for comments as part of the appeal process.
A final and binding decision from the H4H Appeal Committee will be rendered in writing via email within seven (7) calendar days of the appeal.
CASH PRIZES
We have recently added cash prizes to our pools to grow our annual tournament. These cash prizes are not final amounts but dependent on the total number of teams registered and other tournament expense factors. Maximum amount will be shown on website/flyers, but the actual payout will be that amount or lower.