Creede "Golden Pick" Tommyknocker Pond Hockey Tournament

2012 Tournament

Cost: $40/person or $200/team

Please download the packet and print for your review.

Hockey Registration Packet – 2012

All Teams must check in at the Creede Community Center on Saturday by 8:30 a.m. First game begins at 9:00 a.m.

General Tournament Info

• There are two levels of competition. Level 1 (B and C players) Level 2 (C and D players)
• This tournament is a 3 on 3 round robin event.
• Each team will play 3 round robin games and guaranteed one playoff game
• Teams receive:  Regulation Win = 2pts, Tie = 1 pts, Loss = 0 pts.
• All games are 30 minutes in length consisting of two 13 minute run time halves with a 2 minute warm-up before each game and 1 minute break at the half.
• Playoff round games (semi-finals and championships) that end in a tie will be decided by a 5-minute run time overtime period.  The team that scores the most goals during that time will be the winner.  If still tied, 5-minute run time periods will continue, where the team that scores the most goals during that period wins; until a winner is determined with one minute breaks in between each period.
• Games starts, halftime and the end time will be kept by a central scorekeeper and signaled by a horn blast.
• Teams usually play 3-4 games on Saturday and 1-2 games on Sunday.

Tournament Rules

• 3 on 3 format with a minimum of 5 players and a maximum of 8 players
• Each team is guaranteed 2 or more games during round robin play and one play-off game.
• All players are required to where a helmet, and expected to wear full protective equipment.
• The winner of the captain’s coin toss will determine which side of the pond to defend.  Teams switch at the half.
• Teams must have 3 players at the start of each game.
• Teams need to be ready to play at their designated start time; if a team does not have three (3) players ready to play, they will be penalized 1 goal for every 5 minutes the game starts late.
• There will be no offside or icing and one pass must be made before a score
• One referee will be used for each game and penalties will be enforced.  Any minor penalty called such as tripping or slashing will result in a goal for the non-offending team plus change of puck possession.
• Fighting is strictly prohibited.  Any player that fights will be ejected from the tournament with no replacement.  Teams will continue play with 3 on 3.  The player who fought will not be allowed to play in any Creede Pond hockey tournament for life.
• There will be no checking or body contact. Body contact in an aggressive manner will be a major penalty.
• There will be no raising the puck above the knees; pucks that are intentionally raised above the knees will result in a change of puck possession.  NO slapshots.
• Major penalties or any aggressive act by a player and will result in removal of the tournament.  Major penalties will be assessed only by the referee.
• Abuse of official or any other tournament people will no be allowed.  This will qualify as a major penalty.
• There will be no goalies or use of goaltending equipment. A player may not lay his/her stick, drop to their knees or lay on the ice to protect the goal.  Players must remain on their skates in front of goal.
• If the puck goes out of the playing area the referee will determine who sent it out and give possession to the non-offending team at the point where the puck went out.  The defending team must provide two stick lengths to their opponent upon re-entry and play must start immediately on the referee’s command (whistle).
• There will be a center ice face-off to start the game and the second half.  Otherwise, teams will be required to wait on their side of the ice for goals scored and penalties.  Defensive teams can engage the offensive teams once the play starts moving up ice.

Tournament Administrative Rules

Rosters

Anyone engaged in a tournament must sign the roster / liability waiver form before he / she is allowed to participate. If a person plays without signing the roster the team will forfeit the game(s) he/she has played.  Team captains are responsible for any forged signature or ineligible players.  Team rosters are due at time of team registration.  Changes may be made one hour before the first game.

• The maximum number of players that may appear on a team roster is eight (8).
• Program Director has the right to add a player or players to a team after the roster freeze is imposed if he or she deems it in the best interest of the tournament.
• All players must be 18 or older or signed in by a parent or guardian

Rules for Fans

Rowdy, belligerent fans may cause a team to be issued a penalty or a forfeit if they do not refrain from disruptive comments and/or behavior.  Referees have the discretion to issue penalties and/or forfeits

Player

The organizing committee reserves the right to prohibit any player or team from participating if they are deemed to cause safety concerns.

Refunds

No refunds will be given for any reason.

Cancellation

2/3 of the registration fee will be returned if the tournament is canceled due to weather.

The organization committee reserves the right to add or delete rules and all teams will be notified of any changes.