2012 RULES

1. All players must be over 21.
   
2. All rostered players must sign-in before their games. Any player participating in the championship game must have signed-in for at least two round robin games.
   
3. A player will only be allowed to play for one team in the tournament. They may not roster as alternates for other teams. The only exception is with respect to goaltenders.
   
4. Three game guarantee, with three (3) 12-minute stop time periods. Championship games will have three (3) 15-minute stop time periods.
   
5. Slap shots are allowed.
   
6. Each team will have a one (1) minute time-out in the playoffs. No time-outs are allowed during round robin play.
   
7. The visiting team, as designated on the schedule, will be responsible for changing jerseys should the colors conflict with the home team jerseys.
   
8. Standings shall be determined as follows:
   a) Two (2) points for a win
   b) One (1) point for a tie
   c) Zero (0) points for a loss
9. Top two teams in each division will play in the Championship game on Sunday.
   
10. If following the round robin play two or more teams have an equal number of points, their positions in the standings shall be determined by the following tie-breaking formulas, in this order:
    a) Head-to-head
    b) Goals against
    c) Fewer penalty minutes
    d) Coin toss
    
11. Forfeits will be scored as a 1-0 victory for the non-forfeiting team.
    
12. Any player who is assessed four (4) penalties in one game shall be ejected from the game. A double minor will be considered two (2) penalties. Fighting is prohibited and will result in an ejection from the tournament.
    
13. Round robin games ending in a tie, will remain a tie.
    
14. Playoff games ending in a tie will have a 5 minute sudden death period. If a tie remains after the sudden death period expires, a shootout shall be held to break the tie. Each team will select 5 shooters. A coin toss will determine which team shoots first. Teams will alternate shooters. If after all five shooters from both teams have taken their shots and a tie still remains, a one to one shootout will follow until tie is broken. New shooters will be selected for this and the original shooters will not be eligible to shoot again until the entire team (not including goalies) has had 1 shot.
    
15. Teams are requested to be ready to start their tournament game 15 minutes before their designated start times.
    
16. Referee decisions are final. There will be no protests.