Game Rules and Policies of the Greater Springfield
League Junior Amateur Hockey League (as of October 8, 2022)
1. 18U (MIDGET) GAME POLICIES
80 MINUTE GAMES (3 PERIODS 15 MINUTES EACH)
1.5 MINUTE MINOR PENALTIES
4 MINUTE MAJOR PENALTIES
10 MINUTE MISCONDUCT PENALTIES
PLAYER IS TO LEAVE THE RINK AREA IF HE\SHE HAS 3 PENALTIES IN A GAME
PEGS IN THE NET POSTS
CHECKING IS ALLOWED
SLAP SHOTS ARE ALLOWED
PLAYER MUST SERVE ENTIRE PENALTY SAME AS MIAA
NO TIME OUTS ( REG SEASON)
ONE TIME OUT IN PLAY OFF GAMES
MERCY RULE, if at any time during the third period the goal differential between teams reaches six (6), the game clock will immediately go to running time, and will not stop for any reason (excepting on-ice injuries),other than at the direction of the on-ice officials, until the game ends. This means the clock will not stop for goals scored, penalties, icing or any other reason while the mercy rule is in effect unless, ordered to be stopped by the on-ice officials.
ALL OTHER RULES WILL FOLLOW USA HOCKEY GUIDE LINES
2. 14U (BANTAM) GAME POLICIES
80 MINUTE GAMES (3 PERIODS 15 MINUTES EACH)
1.5 MINUTE MINOR PENALTIES
4 MINUTE MAJOR PENALTIES
10 MINUTE MISCONDUCT PENALTIES
PLAYER IS TO LEAVE THE RINK AREA IF HE\SHE HAS 3 PENALTIES IN A GAME
PEGS IN THE NET POSTS
CHECKING IS ALLOWED
SLAP SHOTS ARE ALLOWED
NO TIME OUTS ( REG SEASON)
ONE TIME OUT IN PLAY OFF GAMES
ALL OTHER RULES WILL FOLLOW USA HOCKEY GUIDE LINES
3. 12U (PEEWEE) GAME POLICIES
60 MINUTE GAMES (3 PERIODS 12:00 MINUTES EACH)
1 MINUTE MINOR PENALTIES
3 MINUTE MAJOR PENALTIES
8 MINUTE MISCONDUCT PENALTIES
PLAYER IS TO LEAVE THE RINK AREA IF HE\SHE HAS 3 PENALTIES IN A GAME
PEGS IN THE NET POSTS
CHECKING IS NOT ALLOWED
ANGLING AND LIGHT BODY CONTACT IS ALLOWED
SLAP SHOTS ARE ALLOWED
NO TIME OUTS ( REG SEASON)
ONE TIME OUT IN PLAY OFF GAMES
ALL OTHER RULES WILL FOLLOW USA HOCKEY GUIDE LINES
4. 10U (SQUIRT) GAME POLICIES
60 MINUTE GAMES (3 PERIODS 12.00 MINUTES EACH)
1 MINUTE MINOR PENALTIES
3 MINUTE MAJOR PENALTIES
8 MINUTE MISCONDUCT PENALTIES
PLAYER IS TO LEAVE THE RINK AREA IF HE\SHE HAS 3 PENALTIES IN A GAME
PEGS NOT IN THE NET POSTS (NETS NEED TO BE MOBILE)
SLAP SHOTS ARE ALLOWED
CHECKING IS NOT ALLOWED
NO TIME OUTS ( REG SEASON)
ONE TIME OUT IN PLAY OFF GAMES
ALL OTHER RULES WILL FOLLOW USA HOCKEY GUIDE LINES
5. 8U (MITE) GAME POLICIES
60 MINUTE GAMES PLAYED 1\2 ICE WITH HARD DIVIDERS
GAMES WILL BE PLAYED 4 VS 4 WITH GOALIES
NO PENALTIES UNLESS THE REFEREE FEELS THERE IS A NEED FOR A PLAYER TO SIT OUT (TEAMS WILL NOT PLAY SHORT HANDED)
INTERMEDIATE NETS USED
PEGS NOT IN THE NET POSTS, NETS NEED TO BE MOBILE
CHECKING IS NOT ALLOWED
SLAP SHOTS ARE NOT ALLOWED
NO TIME OUTS
FACE OFFS AT THE START OF GAME ONLY
AT THE 2 MIN MARKS PLAYERS WILL CHANGE AND PLAY WILL RESUME FROM THE LAST SPOT THE PUCK WAS PLAYED
AFTER GOAL IS SCORED PUCK IS PLAYED FROM BEHIND THE NET WITH THE SCORING TEAM RETREATING TO CENTER
THERE WILL BE ONE REF PER GAME AND ONE TIME KEEPER FOR BOTH GAMES
COACHES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SET UP AND REMOVAL OF RINK DIVIDERS (AND/OR) BUMPERS
ALL OTHER RULES WILL FOLLOW USA HOCKEY GUIDE LINES
6. 6U (NOVICE) GAME POLICIES
60 MINUTE GAMES PLAYED CROSS ICE WITH BUMPERS
GAMES WILL BE PLAYED 3 VS 3 WITH NO GOALIES
COACHES ACT AS REFEREES
MINI NETS WILL BE USED
CHECKING IS NOT ALLOWED
SLAP SHOTS ARE NOT ALLOWED
NO TIME OUTS
FACE OFFS AT THE START OF THE GAME ONLY
AT THE 2 MIN MARKS PLAYERS WILL CHANGE AND PLAY WILL RESUME FROM THE LAST SPOT THE PUCK WAS PLAYED
AFTER GOAL IS SCORED PUCK IS PLAYED FROM BEHIND THE NET WITH SCORING TEAM RETREATING TO CENTER ICE
THERE WILL BE NO REF OR TIME KEEPER GAMES
ONE COACH PER TEAM ON THE ICE
COACHES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SET UP AND REMOVAL OF RINK DIVIDERS (AND/OR) BUMPERS
ALL OTHER RULES WILL FOLLOW USA HOCKEY GUIDE LINES
