Tournament Rules

The rules of the Homecoming Tournament are there to ensure that the event follows our philosophy and key principles:

  1. We are here to have fun. Yes, there will be a champion, but we are all winners if we can walk out of the arena with no injuries.
  2. Our Liquor License is very important to the SJAA, if we lose it because someone breaks the rules, we all lose, including the kids who we give bursaries and other financial assistance to. Strike one, you (and maybe your entire team) are out.
  3. Our rules surrounding safety, and safety equipment are also very important – note that there are changes from previous events.

If anyone is expelled from this event, they and/or their team may not be allowed back into any SJAA events in the future; this will be determined by the Directors of the SJAA.

To be reinstated, a $100 donation to the SJAA will be required prior to the review.

Rules of game play:

  • All equipment worn MUST be CSA approved. Sorry, no Gretzky Jofa buckets, etc. etc. (sad face emoji)
    • Mandatory equipment includes CSA Helmet, Gloves, Skates & Stick
  • 3 players per team on the playing surface at one time. Minimum one female.
  • To start the game, the faceoff will be “N” “H” “L” and go
    • Following a goal, the scoring team will retreat to half-ice and allow play to resume.
  • Substitutions can occur on the fly.
  • No raising the puck in high traffic zones, “we all need to go to work tomorrow drink beer later”
  • No slapshots. YOU (THE PLAYER) ARE RESPONSIBLE TO ANY DAMAGE TO SMHA EQUIPMENT
  • No hooking, slashing, high sticking, etc. etc., you will go to the box and feel shame…
  • Goals will be scored through the spaces/slots on the 2x4 nets, FROM THE FRONT.
  • Keep track of your own score
    • Please ensure you have one representative from your team report the WINNING score to the score booth as soon as your game ends.
  • Games will be 10 minutes long, with 2-minute intervals between sets of games.
  • Each team will be guaranteed 3 games, the final game is double knock out (if needed).

Rules surrounding alcohol (at arena & where applicable at Summerland Heritage Cidery):

  • No outside alcohol allowed. We are raising money for a good cause! If we are missing something crucial please let us know.
    • We promise to sell it at reasonable prices.
  • No smoking or vaping inside any facility - Illegal drug use of any kind will result in you being asked to leave. (Refer to reinstatement rules above).
  • Alcohol will…
    • ONLY be consumed in designated areas. There will be signs – nothing leaves the building.
    • NOT be consumed on the ice...
    • Only be consumed on the bench respectfully (clean up after yourselves), please do not pass beer to teams in play.
    • Be consumed in a professional manner, if we need to cut you off, we will.
      • If this is a problem, you will be asked to leave the facility and the event, as will your team.
        • Refunds will not be given if this is the case.
Thank you for following these rules and expectations. The SJAA is committed to providing the youth of Summerland with positive opportunities to play hockey and provide financial assistance for post-secondary ventures; your participation in events like this make that all a reality. Again, we thank you.

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