English IceHockey Association JUNIOR SECTION ICE HOCKEY LEAGUES RULES OF COMPETITION 2015 – 2016 OTHER ISSUES page 8 17. FORMAT page 3 5. LEAGUE TABLE POSITIONS page 8 16. LEAGUE SEASON page 4 8. LEAGUE IDENTITY page 2 3. INTRODUCTION page 2 2. AVAILABILITY page 5 12. GAME PROTOCOL page 7 14. GAME REQUIREMENTS page 6 13. DECLARATION page 16 1 . PLAY OFF FINALS page 4 7. FIXTURES ADMINISTRATION page 4 10. GAME LENGTH page 4 9. COMMITMENT page 5 11. APPENDICES page 10 19. EMPLOYMENT POLICY page 8 18. DISCIPLINE page 8 15.CONTENTS 1. PROMOTION & RELEGATION page 4 6. LEAGUE APPLICATION Page 3 4. Any changes will be clearly marked on the document. and leagues will consist of teams accepted into the league structure. U15. 2. INTRODUCTION The Junior Leagues section of the EIHA is managed by the Junior League Management Committee (JLMC) made up of the following Director for Junior Hockey Chair Junior League Management Committee Secretary Junior League Management Committee Registration Secretary Fixtures Secretary . North. with the exception of u9 and u11 which will be organised according to Region in the North and Midlands. all other posts are appointed by the JLMC Chair in conjunction with the Board of Directors. 2. LEAGUE IDENTITY 2. 2. Cross Ice games will be played at U9 and Leagues games will be played in the age groups. The JLMC reserves the right to amend and change the rules of Competition as they see fit for the benefit of the leagues without prior notice to the Clubs participating.2 The League structure shall comprise the North and Midlands forming one section and the South East and South West the other. U11. The u9 Implementation Guidance and Rules of Competition document is available on the EIHA website (www.South Chair North Secretary North Chair Midlands Secretary Midlands Chair South East Secretary South East Chair South West Secretary South West Bob Wilkinson Jacqueline Pye Linda Johnson Valerie Wilkinson Dave Hayward Tony Lack Jacqueline Pye Georgina Crebbin Andy Gordon Debbie Humphreys Allison Taylor Heather Osborne Carol Ann Watt Fiona Heron The EIHA’s Board of Directors appoints the post of Chair. South East and South West. 2.3 There will be 2 Divisions in both sections where appropriate. Midlands.4 Under 9 Cross Ice events will be played under the rules decided by the EIHA in conjunction with The Coaching Programme and JLMC.uk) 2 . U13. South East and South West shall be treated as one Region as far as the u9s implementation guidelines permit.1 The Junior Leagues will consist of 4 Regions.eiha.co. and U18.JUNIOR SECTION ICE HOCKEY LEAGUES RULES OF COMPETITION 1. Notice of any changes will be circulated immediately to the Club’s designated contact. The JLMC is charged by the Board of the EIHA with the management of the U9 Cross Ice games and all Junior Leagues.North / Midlands Fixtures Secretary . The only exception to this is at u11 where there must be one EIHA registered Level 2 Coach over the age of 18. the game cannot proceed if the Level 2 Coach is ejected from the bench. Entering a second team in a particular league is a concession and not a right. FORMAT 4. Players registered in the u9 age group and who have obtained their 7th birthday will be included when assessing whether the minimum number of players registered in a team. “Eagles”. the nominated player(s) must play for the team they are nominated for. if there are too many teams).1 No team will be accepted into the league structure unless the club has signed the EIHA Rules & Regulations declaration in which the teams within a club agree to abide.8 The minimum number of players required for a club to enter two teams into the same age group in the league is 32 (thirty two) of which 3 (three) can be nominated players (as above).2 Each team must submit an application before the notified date. These will be classed as NOMINATED PLAYERS. The second team’s name will have to be associated with the Club’s area and must not be an object e. 1 x EIHA registered Level 1 Coach and a Manager.6 By 31st August 2015 each u11 team must have the minimum number of players registered 12 (twelve). 3. The following also applies: i) Each team must have the minimum number of players registered prior to the 31st August 2015.7 Each club is allowed one team per age group.5 By 31st August 2015 U13/U15/U18 teams must have the minimum number of players registered . If a team has only one Level 2 Coach and one Level 1 Coach who is under 18.4 No person under the age of 18 can take control of the bench during a game.1 At u13 – u18 each age group is one league split into two divisions. The JLMC reserves the right to refuse an application (e.g. LEAGUE APPLICATION 3. In the event of a fixture clash between the two age groups. 3. if entering two teams into the same Division the original team in the league will be known by the club’s name.3 Each team must have as a minimum 1 x EIHA registered Level 2 Coach. Once the team has the correct minimum number of players at the right age group. Those teams which can register between 9 (nine) – 11 (eleven) players at a particular age group will be allowed to record up to three players from the age group below to make the mandatory minimum number per team. 3. 3. 1 (one) player per team must be identified as a netminder.12 (twelve) 1 (one) of which must be an identified netminder. As an example Sheffield’s second team could be Don Valley.3. ii) The First Team must register a minimum of 16 (sixteen) players. the nominated player rule ceases. However. 1 (one) of which must be an identified netminder. and a Manager. If a club enters a team at a specific age level in both Division 1 and Division 2 the teams can have the same name. 3. The names of the nominated players must be sent to the JLMC Secretary who will compile a list and send it to the Statisticians. 3. 3. 3 . 4.g. An EIHA registered Manager can go onto the bench for a game but cannot take control of the bench if the Level 2 is ejected from the game. The start and finish dates for each league are set out at Appendix C.4. Divisions will be ‘locked’ as felt appropriate by the Fixtures Secretaries and Chair of JLMC after the instigation of rule 5. and both teams are agreeable.1.5 Games will be awarded as a 0-0 draw if no team is at fault or awarded 5-0 (2 points) to the non-offending team if fault is determined.4 Any games outstanding after the dates set out in Appendix C will be decided by the JLMC. PLAY-OFF FINALS Play-off finals will be as determined by the JLMC. 7. If a mid-week fixture is possible e. 7. the JLMC Chair and the Regional Chairperson(s).2 Each registered team will be placed in the appropriate division relevant to the position they finished the previous season. 4 .g. 6. 7. FIXTURES ADMINISTRATION PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SEASON 9. PROMOTION / RELEGATION The winner of Division 2 will automatically be promoted and the team finishing bottom of Division 1 will automatically be relegated. during school holidays.2 If a club has 2 (two) teams in the same age group and in the same division those games must be scheduled to be played at the start of the season before any other league games are played. 7.1 Under 11 Under 13 Under 15 Under 18 9. The decision and the reason for it will be published on the EIHA website. 3 x 16 minute running clock 3 x 15 minutes 3 x 15 minutes 3 x 15 minutes or 3 x 20 minutes if there is sufficient ice time. the Fixtures Secretary must be notified. See Appendix A 4. GAME LENGTH 8. 5. Each team will make sufficient home game dates to complete the League schedule within the dates set out in Appendix C.3 New teams will automatically be placed in the final League position unless an application to be treated otherwise is approved by the JLMC. THE LEAGUE SEASON 7. Full details are at Appendix B.1 All league games will be played between September and May. 8. The decision will be made subject to the reason why the game did not get played and / or on the recommendation of the fixture secretary.3 No games will be scheduled for the weekend of the Conference tournament. 7.1 Teams will submit their fixture dates to the appropriate Fixtures Secretary as soon as possible but must be within 7 days of the publishing of the Senior Leagues’ Fixtures. 3 above). Ice facility failure. or part thereof.3 Failure to travel to a fixture. without acceptable cause (as determined by the JLMC and relevant Fixtures Secretary) will make a team liable to a fine of up to £500. 10.6 If. 10. The final decision will be made by the Fixtures Secretary before the start of the season. The Fixture Secretary and the Chair of JLMC will determine the outcome if less than 50% of the game has been played.9. for any reason a game has to be abandoned. AVAILABILITY 11. 11. In all situations independent confirmation to support the request will be required. . and at the latest at the time of submitting fixtures dates. 10. Each team will be required to supply information justifying the amount they have claimed/offered. Great Britain or Conference teams and provided that both teams agree that the game can be re-scheduled at a mutually convenient date.1 If a team has registered to participate in a league but then decides to withdraw after the official start of the season they will be fined £250. COMMITMENT 10. home or abroad.4 Any team failing to travel twice in a season without acceptable cause (as determined by the JLMC and relevant Fixtures Secretary) will be subject to a further fine (as per 10. Severe weather prevents travel.2 Requests for dates to be excluded from the schedule must be notified to the League Fixtures Secretary as soon as possible. without acceptable cause. This amount. 10. The ice is withdrawn by the venue or ice is lost to a team in a Senior league. 10.00.4 A team can only request the re-scheduling of a league game in the following circumstances: If 3 (three) or more registered players from that team are on duty (Tournament/Fitness Camp) with England. may be claimed as part of any compensation charge requested and approved by the JLMC by the home team. If they fail to agree the matter may be referred to the JLMC to determine the figure. Any amount of compensation above and beyond this should. The ice is withdrawn by the venue. 11. be negotiated between the clubs concerned.5 A team that continually fails to travel each season. 10. forfeit the game 5 – 0 and be deducted 4 points. 11. in the first instance.2 All outstanding team & club fines must be paid prior to acceptance into the league and participation within the junior section.2 Clubs will not be asked to play midweek games unless by agreement of both teams concerned and EIHA officials. In addition the nontravelling team will forfeit the game 5 – 0 and will be deducted 2 points. Failure to pay the fine will result in that team being unable to participate in a league for 1 (one) season. 11. the result at that point in time will stand if more than 50% of the game has been played.1 Clubs wishing to participate in the league structure shall be expected to make themselves available on any Saturday or Sunday (including Easter bank holiday weekend) during the specified season. 5 .3 All scheduled league matches approved by the League’s Fixture Secretary will take priority over challenge games and tournaments. will be reported to the JLMC where further sanctions may be applied including expulsion from the league. If the required number of players have not joined the bench by the start of the second period the game will be awarded to the non-offending team and played as a challenge game. However. JLMC Chair.6 To aid development all players (including netminders) registered for a Club’s second team shall be permitted to ice for 3 (three) appearances for the Club’s first team in sanctioned league games. in the event of players arriving late. If there is a clash on the day it is the home side’s responsibility to change shirts. The Club’s Registration Secretary will have to transfer the player to the Division 1 side before they can play a 4th (fourth) and subsequent games. followed by a confirmation email from the Regional Chair to the Club. Once the transfer has been approved. Chair of the opposition Club’s Region (if another Region is involved).30pm. 12. The offending club will be in breach of the EIHA rules and will forfeit the game 5-0 with points awarded to the non-offending team. 12. (Saturday. It is the responsibility of both team managers and / or referee to check the opposition’s player’s list(s) prior to the game. to face off no later than 7.5 All games. If a player’s name does not appear on the list they must not participate in the game. For league purposes the game will be awarded to the team with the required player strength.0 to the non-offending team and the game will be played as a challenge game 12. 12.9 For a game to take place each team must have as a minimum 1 x EIHA registered Level 2 Coach and 1 x EIHA registered Level 1 Coach.11. the visiting team plays in the dark uniform unless there is prior agreement between the 2 teams. the player can then take no further part in any Division 2 games or play for a previous team in the same league within the current season. 12. dispensation must be sought from the requesting Club’s Regional Chair. The home team plays in the light uniform. GAME REQUIREMENTS 12. The transfer deadline is 31st January. If not available the game will be awarded 5 . 12.8 The appropriate registered player team list must be produced from Fixtures Live which shows the registration details of the participating players. level and licence number of all Coaches should be recorded on the team list. verbally in the first instance. 12.4 The u11 requirement for a League game will be a minimum of 16 being 15 skaters plus 1 netminder.7 See Appendix D for details on dispensations. These players must be fully kitted and at the team bench ready to participate by the start of the second period.3 If a game is to be played with less than 11 (eleven) players. If the offending team wins the game is then awarded 5-0 to the non-offending team. 6 .2 The minimum bench strength is 11 (eleven) players. Dispensation will not be granted for less than 10 (ten) players including the netminder. 12.5 If a game is played without dispensation the result stands if the non-offending team wins. Fixture Secretary and statisticians. If a team has less than 16 players available on game day. A player’s name cannot be handwritten onto the team list. 12. Players cannot play down a league or division. a game can be started with 6 (six) players (as per the EIHA In House Rules) but the full minimum bench requirement of 11 (eleven) players must be reached by the start of the second period.1 Each team has to have a light and dark uniform. The names. Sunday & mid-week) except tournaments. the game will be assessed as a challenge game. 2) A parent is present . 13.2 All teams are required to use electronic game sheets as instructed by the JLMC and Fixtures Live.1 Recommendations for pre-game protocols are set out in Appendix E. 13.8 above) must still be adhered to. 13. whistle.3 If on-ice officials fail to arrive for a game then an EIHA registered Level 1 coach from each side must take responsibility for officiating the game.although not necessarily on the ice 3) Insurers have concerns regarding the vulnerability of these very young children and would expect you to carry out the appropriate risk assessment to ensure their safety. this will require all Level 1 coaches to be in possession of their on-ice equipment (helmet.4 In relation to 13. The minimum coaching requirements for a game to take place (Rule 12.11 The deadline for changes to be made in Fixtures Live and to be effective is midday on the Friday before the weekend in which a game is taking place. They have suggested it may be inappropriate for them (the players aged 3-5) to be involved in sessions with older children who might not fully appreciate the care that needs to be taken and this does seem a prudent measure. 13.5 u13 hockey is played as non-checking. 13 GAME PROTOCOL 13. 13. skates) at all games in order to undertake this role. challenge game or competition v) Players cannot play down an age group. vi) At 16 years of age.3. EPIHL & EIHL vii) All players must be registered with their correct age group team and must be registered with a parent club before being able to register with a second team.12. 7 . Failure to produce a licence showing the official to be a fully registered official of the EIHA and holding the correct level required will be reported to the relevant discipline committee for action and must be recorded on the game sheet by the referee.6 Playing Up i) ii) iii) iv) A player aged 7 years can play up to U11s A player must be aged 14 to play up to u18 A player must be aged 15 to play up to u20 Players in u11 and u13 can play up one age group in any competitive league. a player can play up to ENIHL. The official without a licence must remove themselves from the bench and take no part in the game.7 Players aged 3 to 5 Years The following section sets out the information provided by the EIHA’s insurers and sets out when players aged 3 to 5 can play: This is on the basis that: 1) The situation is properly risk managed and the children are properly supervised. 12. 13. For 2015/16 teams will be required to submit Team Lists. cup.10 Registered Managers and Coaches must produce their licences for inspection. 1 A player’s age is determined by the year of his / her birth. 14.uk).eiha.2 In the event of further criteria being required.14 DISCIPLINE 14. in Rule 13.1 For all matters under this section please refer to the separate EIHA Discipline document which is available on the EIHA website (www.co.1 The League will maintain adequate statistics to determine League positions and result tables. 16 OTHER ISSUES 16. EMPLOYMENT POLICY The EIHA policy so far as teams’ employing individuals (in whatever capacity) is simple and straightforward and is set out at Appendix F 8 . Including: Points Points in games between the tied teams Goal difference in games between the tied teams Goals scored in games between the tied teams Overall goal difference Overall goals scored 15. 17. Where reference is made to a player’s age (e. the League statistician will provide additional criteria according to IIHF rules.2 It is the responsibility of the teams themselves to maintain their own records in terms of disciplinary points accrued by its team members and coaching staff. 14. 15 LEAGUE TABLE POSITIONS 15.3 Teams will be subject to further penalty for not instituting bans and suspensions brought about through the disciplinary system.g.6) then the player must have reached their actual birthday. Note there will be no opportunity for a club finishing at the top of division 2 to request that they are not promoted. 9 . In the example below Solihull will automatically be relegated from division 1 and Sheffield will be promoted from division 2. the club finishing at the top of division 2 will automatically be promoted. For example if a team dropped out of division 1 the next ranked team. in this case Whitley Bay will be promoted to division 1. U14 North Division 1 Rank Position 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 11 10 U14 North Division 2 10 1 12 2 13 3 14 4 15 5 16 6 17 7 18 8 Team Bradford Sheffield Nottingham Billingham Sutton Kingston Coventry Telford Manchester Solihull Points 34 31 26 24 21 14 12 10 8 0 Sheffield Whitley Bay Nottingham Deeside Dragons Blackburn Kingston Sutton Ashfield Grimsby 28 18 16 16 14 7 7 2 In addition to relegation and promotion the ranking will be used by the fixtures secretary to balance a league.APPENDIX A LOCKING OF LEAGUES AS REFERRED TO IN RULE 4.3 At the end of a season: the club finishing at the bottom of the division 1 will automatically be relegated. APPENDIX B PLAY OFF FINALS AS REFERRED TO IN RULE 6 The precise format and venue of the play off finals and the Rob Laidler u18 Memorial Plate Competition will be determined at a JMLC meeting to be held prior to the start of the start of the season. 10 . Following that meeting all clubs will be notified via their Regional Secretaries in the usual way and the Rules of Competition updated. u15. the Leagues will start on the weekend of 12/13 September 2015 and must be completed by the following dates: Division 1 u18 – weekend 26/27 March 2016 Division 1 u11 u13. – weekend of 28/29 May 2016 11 .APPENDIX C LEAGUE DATES – REFERRED TO IN SECTION 7 For the 2015/16 season. u15 – weekend of 23/24 April 2016 Division 2 u18 – weekend 14/15 May 2016 Division 2 u13. the one that holds its registration) must be informed by email by the home club’s secretary. Where a player’s parent club has no league team at a player’s registered age group.e.G. However: i. the player can apply for dispensation to join a team at another club.APPENDIX D DISPENSATIONS AS REFERRED TO IN SECTION 12 PLAYING UP There is no dispensation in junior leagues for players to play for an age group above their own with a different club. EPL and Senior Women: application must be made to the appropriate Section Chair using whatever rules they have in place for dispensation Where a dispensation under these rules is requested. applications will be considered for the player to have dispensation to play NIHL Division 2 at another club. but only in the player’s registered age group. The appropriate signed dispensation form must be sent to the following: 12 . NETMINDERS). vi. Where the parent club has no NIHL/EPL/Senior Ladies team a player once they have reached their 16th birthday can apply for dispensation to join an NIHL/EPL/Ladies team at another club. ii. It should not be assumed that dispensations requested will be granted.g. No player will be given dispensation to play from Division 2 of an age group to Division 1 of the same age group for another club. When a player has reached their 15th birthday and the parent club has no U20’s team the player can apply for dispensation to join an U20’s team at another club. the Regional Chair of the player’s home club (i. Dispensation depending on circumstances for those players with specialised skills and equipment for the position played (e. iv. applications will be considered for the player to have dispensation to play NIHL at another club. All dispensations have to be in place before 31st January of the current season. netminder) will be considered on an individual basis. Dispensation can be either short or long term but must be in place before 31 st January. If the parent club only has an NIHL Division 2 team and it is deemed the player is of the required standard. v. The appropriate signed dispensation form must be sent to the following: Junior Leagues:– Chair JLMC Under 16 Girls:– Chair Ladies Section NIHL. ALL AGE GROUPS – PLAYERS WITH SPECIALISED SKILLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE POSITION PLAYED (E. iii. If the parent club has only an NIHL Division 1 team and it is deemed the player is not of the required standard. i) Broken limb ii) Serious illness/Death iii) Contagious illness iv) Any unavoidable predicament that the Chair feels is appropriate to granting dispensation. A club letter giving full details of the situation the club finds itself in with regard to having to request dispensation for the use of a player with specialised skills and equipment. The appropriate dispensation request form complete with all signatures and if applicable within the age restrictions. EPL and Senior Women: application must be made to the appropriate Section Chair using whatsoever rules they have in place for dispensation. ii. Or i. To qualify for special dispensation the club will need to supply the following: i. Junior Leagues:– Chair JLMC Under 16 Girls:– Chair Ladies Section NHL. A medical letter from the doctor confirming the medical condition and length of time the injured/sick player with specialised skills and equipment may be out of the game. SPECIAL DISPENSATION Under extreme circumstances dispensation may be given for a player with specialised skills and equipment for the position after the 31st January of the current season. The length of the dispensation will be at the discretion of the Chair of the Section. One the following must apply. The appropriate dispensation request form complete with signatures and if applicable within the age restrictions. The appropriate signed dispensation form must be sent to the following: Junior Leagues: – Chair JLMC Under 16 Girls:– Chair Ladies Section 13 . ii. 14 . What colour shirts each team will play in. and courteous.APPENDIX E RECOMMENDED PRE GAME PROTOCOLS It is advisable. Forward a team list for the programme. for the visiting team to contact the designated officials of the home team by the Tuesday preceding the game to confirm the following: The face-off time and date of the game. The Association strongly recommends that the employee should seek legal advice on the structure and contents of any contract prior to signing acceptance of it and its obligations. The Association will not recommend any one source of such advice. coaches. the employer in any such situation needs to resolve their own employment issues and there will be no recourse to the Association as the employment contact will be solely between the Club/Team as the employer and the player or other person as the employee. It is the policy of the Association that any situation whereby a member Club/Team employs a person or persons (as players. management or other positions) that that employment situation should be covered by an adequate employment contract which meets the obligations of employment and other laws in England. The employment situation also needs to pay regard to the health and safety.APPENDIX F EIHA EMPLOYMENT POLICY EIHA POLICY STATEMENT . 15 . The Association strongly recommends the use of a suitable qualified legal advisor in the development and implementation of such a contract. insurance and other issues which arise from such a contractual position as would any other employment situation within the country.EIHA MEMBERS AND EMPLOYMENT OBLIGATIONS The English Ice Hockey Association (the Association) takes on board all aspects of British and European law in its effort to be fair and equitable to both members Clubs/Teams and players registered with the EIHA in the proper manner. on behalf of all the Junior teams within our club that the club and teams will undertake to comply with the Junior League Management Committee (JLMC) Rules of Competition.uk 16 .English Ice Hockey Association CLUB LEAGUE DECLARATION SEASON 2015/2016 I.johnson@eiha. Date………………………………………………………………… Please keep a copy of this document and email the original by 14 August 2015 to Linda Johnson linda. confirm.. Club Secretary Email address…………………………………………………………………..... the Regulations and Bylaws of the EIHA. IHUK and the IIHF.co. Signed………………………………………………………………………….. An electronic signature (name typed in different font) will be accepted provided name is printed also.. PRINT NAME …………………………………………………………….. as club secretary of ……………………………………………………………… Ice Hockey Club.. 17 .
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