Clinton U15 Optimist Tournament Rules & Regulations
1. Playing rules and tournament regulations as per OMHA Manual of Operations.
2. All teams must register with tournament officials at least (30) thirty minutes prior to their first game with OMHA players and team officials approved roster.
3. Each team shall bring two sets of sweaters. The home team shall wear light color sweaters.
4. Time outs will only be allowed in the championship game and then only one, thirty second time-out per team will be permitted.
5. Pre-game warm-up of (3) three minutes will be allowed. The clock will start as soon as the game officials arrive on the ice. Team must be prepared to play fifteen minutes before their scheduled game time in the event that the tournament is running ahead of schedule.
6. Game in Tournament will be 10-10-15 stop time.. Point System for Round Robin Games are 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie and 0 points for a loss. If teams are tied for points after the Round Robin Games “goals for” divided by “total goals for and against”. Highest percentage advances. If still tied, the team with the least amounts of penalty minutes and if still tied a coin toss.
Tie Breaking Formula for Semi and Championship Games
7. Overtime Format: 1-10 minute stop time sudden victory (3 on 3) three on three will be played. If teams are still tied then a shoot-out will commence. The coaching staff will select 3 players by circling their numbers on the game sheet. Each one of the five will shoot. If still tied after the 3 shooters then a sudden victory shoot-out will commence. Each team will send 1 different player at a time to centre ice. (Note; the first to fifth shooter can not go again). Game Misconducts All game misconduct and other applicable suspensions are as per OMHA Manual of Operations. Fighting and Match Penalties A player who received a fighting major or match penalty shall be suspended from the tournament.
NO PROTEST WILL BE ACCEPTED. THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE’S DECISION WILL BE FINAL.