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4) NO SLAP SHOTS OR FAKE SLAP SHOTS (EVEN TO CLEAR THE PUCK OUT OF YOUR ZONE). A 3:00 minute minor penalty will be assessed if a player’s shot backswing exceeds his knee level.

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Minimum Suspension List:

 

Bulldog Hockey Development has adopted the OMHA rules and regulations minimum suspension list. All suspensions are listed on this link, the game officials will have undisputed final say in the minimum length of each suspension. The convenor may add games but never take away games given by the officials. Each suspension will meet the minimum suspension list below unless deemed otherwise by the officials or staff.

 

Bulldog Hockey Minimum Suspension Amendments:

 

FIGHTING – Any altercation that is deemed a fight is a minimum one season or remainder of season suspension. The participant that “starts” the altercation for any reason will be given a minimum one-year suspension.

 

DISCRIMINATION – Any player who discriminates because of Race, Sexual Orientation or Sexuality will be removed permanently from any future Bulldog Hockey Development programs.

Any player who is suspended for the season may not continue in other leagues within bulldog hockey. Any other suspensions will be applied to the player’s current season. The league will decide between the terms immediately to apply the suspension OR when the team the altercation took place against plays again.

 

APPEAL PROCESS

If a team feels that they would like to appeal for any reason, they may, for a $200 fee. The fee is paid prior to the appeal. The Tournament Staff will convene a hearing with the team representative, a neutral party, and one of the game officials involved in the game. Attendance by the opposing team representative is optional. If the ruling is reversed, the $100 fee will be refunded. If the ruling is upheld, the $100 fee will be donated to the charity on behalf of the team contesting.

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Roster Approval/Roster Rules – Attendance Responses

 

Start of Season Lineups

Each Team may have a 15 player, and 1 goalie approved roster. At the start of the season all teams that enter bulldog hockey must apply their roster to be “approved”. If players or team is unfit for the registered division the team will not be approved. It will be up to the team to adjust, for any new teams or new players to Bulldog Hockey this may take a few weeks to iron out to ensure parity and fun for all divisions. Please do not bring a “ringer” to the division unless its competitive. Any player not deemed as a “fit” for the division will be removed. Some players may play down a division if they choose to “fit in”, those who don’t/wont will not be eligible. Example: A competitive player playing rec division, if you chose to play this division you must give players time and space and include your teammates above and beyond. A competitive player who continues to score multiple points or give opponents an unfair opportunity will be asked to move divisions.

 

Mid-Season Adjustments

Teams may make mid-season adjustments; each roster adjustment cannot make a team stronger unless agreed upon by the league manager. Teams will not be able to exceed their 15-player roster and must give 48 weekdays hours of notice so new players can get insured or they will not be eligible to play. Every change or addition in mid-season must be approved by the league

 

Last Minute “Subs”

Teams are not eligible to invite players as last-minute subs, the league will help teams fill the vacant spots to ensure equal game by game parity. Last minute players that will be added by the league will come from an approved sub list. All these players have been approved and covered by insurance to be added in that given night of league play. This goes for team entry and individual teams.

 

Attendance Response Responsibilities

Each player on the team will be given a weekly email for the games. It is the players responsibility for respond to these emails each week to let the league know if they will be palying. A player must give a response within 24hrs of the game. Players that do not give a response will be marked absent, if a team has less then 10 skaters (team entry or individual entry) they will be given a “sub player”.

 

Why - We do this to ensure parity and fair play. We have all seen the teams that skates with 9 skaters and just put their best three players on defense. This makes a boring game for the opponent. We want to ensure every game is competitive for all players involved.

 

Three Strike Rule (!)

Here are ways to get a strike, three strikes and your out!

 

The below rules are exclusive to Bulldog Hockey Development, we believe these are rules that separate us from other hockey leagues. These are important to us and our values for the league. We take a lot of pride and handwork enforcing these rules. This is why we know each player inside and out in the league. This is what helps us ensure safety and fun for everyone. This is what helps us remove problematic teams and players each season to ensure we continue to grow our brand image as a FUN first hockey league at all levels of play.

 

Bulldog Strike Rules

1. Any player that acts in an aggressive manor, tires to intimidate or be vulgar towards staff, official’s, opponents or even teammates will be given a minimum of one (!) strike for each instance. Even though your behaviour may not result in a penalty it will not be tolerated.

Why - We are a network of people that want to have fun, if you don’t have sportsmanship to amalgamate to that we will remove you from the league. If it is an individual registration, we will refund you the remaining games left. If you are part of a team entry, we will offer a player to replace you and if accepted by your team rep we will refund you.

 

2. Players that do not update on attendance and don’t show up when marked as attending will be given one (!) strike.

Why – Your team and the other team suffers because you don’t show up, subs could have been arranged if something comes up last minute.

 

3. Teams – If your team has multiple people with (!) strikes or a game gets out of hand with multiple players involved not only will everyone involved get a (!) strike, but the team will also get a (!) strike.

Why – We are creating a culture of having friendly competition, we have removed teams and will continue to do so giving them refunds for the remaining balance of games. Those on the team who are not involved will be given an opportunity to participate as individuals. We won’t have one team jeopardize that culture it for all the other teams or players.

 

Regular Season and Player Roster Rules:

A team may not start a game with less then 10. Subs will be provided if needed as a result of the attendance responses each week. If a team has last minute adjustments the manager will do everything in their power to add subs last minute to ensure each team has 10 skaters.

Playoffs – A team may not skate with less then 8 skaters, same as above will apply

FORFEITS – A team that shows up with less then 8 skaters and a goalie will forfeit the game and be charged a $400 forfeit fine. We will then play the game as scheduled with whatever subs can be arranged last minute. The $400 fine will be used to create an exhibition game for the opposing team. The forfeiting team will not be involved in the future game. The offending team will be removed from the schedule until the forfeit has been paid.

Why – for all the roster rules listed above, we all take valuable time and spend money to attend our game each week. To have that taken away from us is annoying and expensive. Those responsible will be accountable, and we as a league will ensure everyone gets the best value possible each week. We have never had a forfeit game in 10 years of operation.