Plex Inline Hockey Rules

 

All team jerseys must be numbered and must match.

All teams must provide their own jerseys. All uniforms must be similar color with numbers on back. Numbers cannot be taped or written on uniform.

If a player does not wear a jersey they will forfeit their stats for that game.

All statistics will be based on the number on the jersey. Do not trade or switch jerseys or your statistics will be forfeited.

 

1. All Games will consist of two (2) – 23 minute running clock periods.
• The clock stops on whistles in the final two minutes of the game if the score is tied or within one (1) goal.
  
  
2. Playoffs are played during the 10^th week of the league. The playoffs are two (2) – 12 minute halves single elimination format. The finals are full games. During the playoffs, if games are tied, teams will play 3v3 plus goalies for a 5 minute running clock sudden death overtime, and if still tied a 5-man shoot-out. Penalty minutes will be issued, however teams numbers will never go below 2v2. If you receive a penalty in the last 2-minutes of overtime you will not be able to participate in the shootout. In a playoff game, if a player receives a penalty during the last part of regulation time (2 min), those penalty minutes WILL carry over into the overtime period. The team WILL be required to play a man down during overtime. Each team is allowed 1–45 second time out per game. A two-minute delay of game penalty will be issued if a time out is called not meeting these criteria.
   
   
3. Games may start up to 10 minutes prior to your scheduled game time.

 

4. The clock will begin to run at the game’s scheduled start time, your team will have until 13 minutes remaining in the first half to field the minimum number of players required to play. If your team can not do that, they will forfeit.  At that point players may be allowed to scrimmage for the remainder of their scheduled game time.  If time can be made up by the Plex, they shall do so at their discretion.

 

5. Your team must have four players and one goalie on the floor at game time or your team will forfeit that game. 

 

6. *Full payment is due before your 1^st game or your team will be issued a forfeit.

 

7. The Maximum roster limit is fifteen (15), including goalies. One player must be designated as team captain with a “C” next to their name. No player may play or be rostered on more than one (1) team in the same division; except goalies.  Rosters will be frozen prior the 4th game. No additions or deletions can be made after that time. No non-roster skaters will be allowed at anytime. If a non- roster or “illegal” player is found to be playing, the team will automatically forfeit all games the illegal player participated in.

 

TEAM ROSTER GOALIE RULE:

All goalies must be registered with a team in the current session to sub.
All goalies must have a valid Players pass

All goalies can only sub for a team one division down from the highest division they are currently rostered in. So an" A" division goalie cannot sub for a "C" division team.

You may SUB for a team in the same division but can only be on one roster in the same division.

 

During playoffs you can only play with ONE team. This is the team you are rostered on. 

 

There are no sub goalies in the playoffs.  Your goalie MUST be on your roster.

 

Once the rosters are frozen teams needing a goalie can only get a goalie to play for them that is on the sub list. You may not have any players walk-in the league and play for your team.

 

All goalies have the option to be placed on a sub list for league usage. This list can be found on www.plexsports.com

 

8. All players must sign a waiver and obtain a Plex player card prior to playing in a regular season game.

 

9.  Ten Goal Mercy Rule- Once a 10-goal differential is reached, the game will     automatically be over. At that point, the teams may be allowed to scrimmage, or practice on their half of the floor for the remainder of the game time running clock. If time can be made up by the PLEX, it shall do so at their discretion.
   
   
10. Players in their respective leagues must be that age or younger on the first day of play. Adult A and B divisions have a minimum age limit of 16. High school age must be 18 or younger. U18 age teams must have an adult on the bench at all times. Birth certificates may be required upon request.

 

11. The Plex reserves the right to move players and/or teams between divisions at any time in the best interest of the league.

 

o       If your team wins or dominates a division you will automatically be considered to move up to the higher division for the next session. This means you may not sign up for the same division without the approval of the Plex. This clause is at the discretion of the Plex management.

 

o       If your team can not move up because of the day the higher division plays on, you will need to address this issue with Plex management before you register with the league.

 

o       If a team is dominating or being dominated in a league the Plex will move teams in and out of a division with the consent of the team managers.

o       However a team cannot be moved into a division to create uneven teams throughout that division. In order for a team to move into a division another team must move out. If this balance cannot occur then adjustments will be made during playoffs to make the championship run even.

 

o       If a team switches divisions with another team during league play their current record does not travel with them. This means each team will take on the exiting record of the team that moved out of the division. 

 

·        Inline Hockey’s “C2” division is a “Beginners League only”. No players playing in the “A” or “B” are allowed to play in this division. Throughout the league players are only allowed to play in a division that is one grade lower than the highest division they are currently rostered in. For example a “B” player can only play in C1 or higher. They can not play in “C2”.

 

12. No refunds after deadline
    
    
13.  There is a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for referee dispute. ONLY THE CAPTAIN of each team is allowed to questions calls or conduct for their team. The ref does not need to explain any calls to any player, captain or coach. All complaints should be address to the night manager. A continuation of disturbance toward a ref will result in suspension.

 

14. Players shall only address questions about calls towards the on-rink officials.  Players shall not dispute calls with the statistician.  Doing so will result in a bench minor.
    
    
15. All disputes against a team or player should be addressed to the night manager or referee before the drop of the puck. Otherwise it will need to be addressed to the night manager ONLY after the game is over.

 

16. ONLY QUALIFIED COACHES AND PLAYERS ARE ALLOWED IN BENCH AREA!! **No spectators permitted behind rink or on bench.  All violators will be asked to leave the building!
    
    
17. Division Incentives. (Subject to change per session)

o       Finalists in league play competition will receive the following in the below divisions only.

 

 

Men’s A

1^ST PLACE:
 $150 OFF next session’s registration fee. 1hr FREE court rental

2^nd PLACE:
  $100 off next session’s registration fee.  1hr FREE court rental

 

Men’s B

1^st PLACE:
$100 OFF next session’s registration fee, 1hr FREE court rental

2^nd PLACE:
$25 OFF next session’s registration fee, 1hr FREE court rental

 

o       Winners and runner-ups of all playoffs will receive a trophy

 

The Plex will not tolerate any violent or unsportsmanlike behavior. We reserve the right to take corrective actions against any player or players. OUR PURPOSE IS TO MAKE THIS A FUN, ENJOYABLE, AND ENTERTAINING SPORTING EXPERIENCE!

 

 

MISCONDUCTS/RULES

 

1.      All team captains are responsible for all players’ actions on their team on and off the court. The Plex reserves the right to issue extra penalties to the team captain as a result of other player’s actions on their team.

 

2.      All teams are responsible for the conduct of their spectators. In the event a spectator becomes disruptive during a game, penalties can and will be assessed against the specific spectator’s team.

 

3.      Any player deemed to be under the influence of alcohol as determined by The Plex personnel shall be immediately ejected from any game, and subject to more suspensions. No outside alcohol is allowed to be brought into the Plex facility or onto the Plex outdoor property.

 

4.      NO FIGHTING- players will receive an automatic league suspension

 

5.      NO CHECKING – only incidental contact will be allowed

 

6.      Any player receiving 3 minor (2 min) penalties in one game will be ejected for the remainder of that game.

 

7.      Any player receiving 3 minor (2 min) penalties in one game for the second time in the same session will be ejected for the remainder of that game and suspended for the next game.

 

8.      Any player receiving a 5 min & 2 min penalties accumulation during one game will be ejected for the remainder.

 

9.      Any player receiving a 5 min. & 2 min penalties accumulation during one game for the second time in the session will be ejected for the remainder of that game and suspended for the next game.

 

10.  Any player receiving a major (5 min) penalty- misconduct. The Referee and Plex management reserves the right to issue a game ejection, game misconduct,
or match penalty.

·           Any player receiving a game misconduct will miss the remainder of that game and the next full game scheduled for his team.

·           Any player receiving a second game misconduct during the same season will miss the remainder of that game and the next two (2) full games scheduled for his team.

·           Any player receiving a third game misconduct during the season will automatically be suspended for the remainder of the season including playoffs. This suspension will total a minimum of three (3) games. Any suspension not served during a season will automatically carry over the un-served portion into the next season that player plays, if applicable.

11.  Any player accumulating two 10-minute misconduct’s will be credited with a game misconduct.

12.  Any player receiving (3) game misconduct throughout the season will be suspended from the league.

13.  Any player receiving a season or indefinite suspension, the PLEX reserves the right, at its’ discretion, to suspend the player for all leagues that player participates in for that season or longer.

14.  Any player or team suspended for a game or more may not play in any other division nor is allowed in the building until the suspension is served.

 Penalties shall be actual playing time and shall be divided into the following classes:

1. Minor Penalties  (2-min)(double minor = 4-min)(Possible 5-min major)
1. Unsportsmanlike Conduct-Minor abuse of Officials
2. Playing puck after whistle
3. Falling on Puck
4. Delaying the Game
5. Rough Play
6. High Sticking
7. Holding
8. Hooking
9. Interference
10. Tripping
11. Slashing
12. Roughing
13. Playing with a broken stick
     
2. Bench Minor Penalties  (2-minutes)
1. Abuse of Officials by Coach or Team Bench
2. Not reporting directly to penalty box
3. Throwing Objects onto playing surface
4. Team Official Bangs Stick on boards, uses obscene or abusive language, throws anything onto the playing surface, interferes with any game official, or incites an opponent into incurring a penalty.
5. Too many men  
   
   
3. Major Penalties  (5-minutes; The player serving the penalty is not allowed out of the penalty box until penalty time expires no matter how many goals the opposing team scores)(game misconduct) and/or (league suspension)
1. Head Butting
2. Checking an opponent.
3. Physical contact to an opponent after the whistle has blown.
4. Cross-Checking
5. Butt-Ending with stick
6. Elbowing or Kneeing
7. Kicking
8. Spearing with stick
9. Facemasking
   
   
4. Misconduct Penalties (10-minutes or Game w/no team penalties)
1. Persistent abuse of Officials.
2. Using Obscene, profane or abusive language.
3. Intentionally banging boards, goals, or glass with stick.
4. Persists in any course of conduct for which the player has previously been assessed a misconduct penalty.
5. Uses obscene gestures before, during, or after game.
6. Touches or holds any Game Official with the hand or stick.
7. Player resists the Game Officials during an altercation
8. Third man in an altercation (possible league suspension)
   
   
5. Penalty Shot
1. Falling on or holding puck in the crease (other than goaltender)
2. Throwing stick at puck in defensive zone
3. Fouling a player from behind on a breakaway

 

6. League Suspension 
1. Dropping gloves to engage in violent activity
2. Throwing a punch, with gloves or fists, towards anyone on or off the playing surface
3. Leaving Bench During an Altercation
4. Deliberately inflicts or attempts to inflict physical harm to a Game Official or a Team Official in any manner.
5. Behaves in any manner which is critically detrimental to the conduct of the game, including spitting on an opponent, Game Official, or Team Official.
6. Swinging a stick, for any manner, towards any other player or official on or off the rink.

Delayed Penalties

Play is not stopped after a penalty occurs until the offending team gains control of the puck. If a goal is scored before stoppage of play, the goal counts and offending team does not play shorthanded.

Equipment

1.       The Home Team is responsible for changing jersey colors if two teams play each other have similar jersey colors. All jerseys must be the same color, and must have a permanent number on the back.

2.       All players must wear all mandatory equipment for all games and warm up.

Hockey Helmet (Full cage if under 18)

Internal Month guard (optional)

Elbow Pads

Shin Pads

Hockey Gloves

Rink Safe Skates (no exposed bolts or brakes)

Cup –males (optional)

 

Goalkeepers:

With the exception of skates and stick, all the equipment worn by the goalkeeper must be constructed solely for the protection of the head or body, and must not include any garment or contrivance which would give the goalkeeper undue assistance in keeping goal. Abdominal aprons extending down the thighs or the outside of the pants are prohibited.

(a) The goalkeeper's blocker glove shall not exceed 8 inches in width nor 16 inches in length at any point. The maximum length of a goalkeeper's catching glove shall not exceed 17 inches. The cuff shall not exceed 9 inches in width. Any bar or attachment between the cuff and the thumb shall only extend in a straight line. Any other pocket or pouch added to the glove by a manufacturer or otherwise is not acceptable and makes the glove illegal. For a violation of this rule, a minor penalty shall be assessed.

(b) The leg guards worn by goalkeepers shall not exceed 12 inches in extreme width when on the leg of the player. For a violation of this rule, a minor penalty shall be assessed.

(c) It is mandatory for all goalkeepers to wear a helmet designed for hockey with helmet strap properly fastened and a full-face mask designed for hockey with a chin cup. All goalkeepers must wear chest protection. Throat protection is recommended. 

USA Hockey Standards of Play

-Offensive skill should be rewarded and encouraged; defensive skill should require speed, skill, and strength without degrees of holding, hooking, slashing, or interference.

-Officials will enforce a strict penalty standard according to the guidelines that have been established.

Five guiding principles for standard of play

1. The use of the stick will be limited to ONLY playing the puck.
2. The stick will not be allowed to in any way impede a player’s progress.
3. The use of the free hand or arm will not be allowed to grab or impede a player’s progress.
4. Players who use their physical skills and/or anticipation and have a positional advantage shall not lose that advantage as a result of illegal acts by the opponent.
5. Players will be held accountable for acts of an intimidating or dangerous nature.

 

The standard of play does not eliminate the following good plays from the game:

1. Lifting an opponent’s stick
2. Stick check on lower portion of stick

 

Standard of play will eliminate the following illegal actions:

• Hooking- A player cannot use his/her stick against an opponent’s body to gain a positional advantage or to impede the opponent. (Will be called anytime the players stick is Parallel to playing surface and contacting an opponent)
• Tripping- A player cannot use his/her stick on the legs or feet of an opponent in a manner that would cause a loss of balance or for them to trip and fall.
• Holding- A player cannot warp his/her arms around an opponent or use a free hand to clutch, grab, or hold the stick, jersey, or body of an opponent in a manner that impedes their progress.
• Slashing- The use of the stick to intimidate or distract an opponent with a slashing motion and no effort being made to legally play the puck.
• Interference- The use of the body (pick or block) to impede the progress of an opponent (no puck possession) with no effort to maintain normal foot speed or an established skating lane.

-With each of these infractions a competitive advantage is gained by some means other than pure skill.

 

Enforcement Expectations

-Officials are expected to enforce the guidelines at all levels of play and under all circumstances throughout the game.

-Other infractions, including contact to the head, checking from behind,  crosschecking, high sticking, and roughing should also be enforced with the strictest standard.

-Players are to be held accountable for all illegal actions of an intimidating nature or those illegal acts that provide them with a competitive advantage.

 

Remember: Inline hockey is a non-contact game of speed and scoring, these rules will ensure that.