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RULE CHANGES - 2008-2009 SEASON

We will use USA Roller Hockey Rules with a few exceptions.

• I suggest everyone read the penalties section before playing.

• You can view the USA Roller Hockey Rules here.....

Notable Rules in USA Hockey:

• No intentional body-checking is allowed.  This includes use of the hip, shoulder or forearms.

  • Checking is described as intentionally using Hip, Shoulder, or Forearm to throw the opposing player off the puck.

  • This includes use of the Hands or Stick (cross-checking)

• Body-Checking & Crosschecking will be called as a minor, double or major penalty at the discretion of the Referee.

• Review Rule 601: Abusive Conduct

  • Any player who challenges or disputes the ruling of a Referee, or attempts to incite an opponent or create a disturbance during a game will be assessed a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.

  • After being penalized, any player who does not proceed directly to the penalty box or dressing room will be assessed a misconduct penalty.

• Review Rule 621: Interference

  • A minor penalty shall be assessed to any player who interferes with or impedes the progress of an opponent...etc...

• Review Rule 628: Puck must be kept in motion

  • The puck must be kept in motion at all times...etc...

• Rule 633: Slashing

  • Referees should penalize as "Slashing" any player who swings the stick at an opponent (whether in or out of range) with or without actually making contact, or when a player on the pretext of playing the puck makes a wild swing at the puck with the intent to intimidate the opponent.

  • A minor penalty will be assessed to any player who makes stick contact with the opposing goaltender, in the goal crease, who has covered or caught the puck, whether or not the Referee has stopped play.

Notable 100RHL Rules:

• No Tolerance Policy - Fighting & Intent to Injure.

  Any player instigating a fight or attempting to injure another player will be suspended indefinitely.  We are enforcing a no tolerance policy to protect our league and our players.

• Any player who receives a game misconduct for instigation in the last 2 minutes of a game will be suspended indefinitely.

• Any player who verbally abuses an official or receives an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after a game has been ended will be suspended indefinitely.

Rule Exceptions:

• Games will still be played in 3-15 minute running clock periods.

• Tie Games will be decided in a 3 minute Over-Time period.

We will run 3 Divisions, Gold, Silver and Bronze.

• Gold Division is an open division with no restrictions.

• Silver Division will be allowed 2 Gold rated players per team.

• Bronze Division will not be allowed any Gold or Silver rated players.

• Review our Updated Player Ratings.

Goaltender's Footwear....

• Goaltenders in the Gold Division will be required to wear skates.

• Goaltenders in the Silver Division will be strongly encouraged to wear skates.

• Goaltenders in the Bronze Division may play on feet.

• Goaltenders who do not wear skates will not be allowed to leave the goalkeeper privilege area.

• Back-up Goaltenders in Gold may play on feet.