New Zealand Ice Hockey League Events Manual
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New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation New Zealand Ice Hockey League Events Manual Approved by: NZIHL GM Version: 2015 V1.0 Release Issue Date: 12 May 2015 New Zealand Ice Hockey League Events Manual 2015V1.0 Release TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 – 4 PART I – INTRODUCTION 5 1. Purpose 5 2. Changes 5 3. Amateur League 5 PART II – PARTICIPATION IN THE NZIHL 6 - 8 4. Player Eligibility 6 - 7 4.1 Regional Membership 6 4.2 Age Requirement 6 4.3 Player Classifications 6 a) NZ Player 6 b) Naturalized Player 6 c) Import Player 6 d) Assimilated Player 6 5. Team Eligibility 7 - 8 5.1 Current NZIHL Teams 7 5.2 Team Applications 7 5.3 Team Structure 7 a) Regional Coordinator 7 b) Team Management 7 c) Team Coaches 7 d) Team Composition 8 e) Player Naming 8 f) Traveling Team 8 PART III – ADMINISTRATION OF THE NZIHL 9 - 16 6. NZIHL Meetings 9 6.1 Annual Meeting 9 6.2 Regular Meeting 9 6.3 Meeting Agenda 9 6.4 Meeting Minutes 9 6.5 Finals TRIM Meeting 9 7 Reporting 9 7.1 Annual Report 9 7.2 Sponsorship-Funding Disclosure 9 8 Finances 9 - 10 New Zealand Ice Hockey League 12/5/2015 Page 2 of 28 New Zealand Ice Hockey League Events Manual 2015V1.0 Release 8.1 Costs 9 - 10 8.2 Hosting Fees 10 8.3 Team Fees / Payment Dates 10 8.4 Finals Compensation 10 8.5 Budget 10 9 Playing Format 10 - 13 9.1 Tournament Format 10-11 9.2 Game Format 11 9.3 Overtime Format 11 9.4 Game Winning Shots Procedure 11 9.5 Insufficient Time To Play Overtime and/or Game Winning Shots 11 9.6 League Standings 11 a) Points System 11 b) Finals Qualification 11-12 c) Finals Ice Time Requirement 12 d) Finals National Anthem 12 9.7 Game Requirements 12-13 a) Pre-Game Requirements 12-13 (i) Minimum player’s number 11 (ii) Forfeiting game 11 (iii) Maximum player’s number 11 (iv) Efforts required to play game 12 (v) Financial implication if game cancelled 12 (vi) Game sheet Imports marking 13 (vii) NZ goal tender game time requirement 13 (viii) Bench permitted people 13 (ix) IIHF Rules and Regulations 13 (x) Rules setting 13 (xi) Rules determination 13 (xii) Players owning money to NZIHF 13 (xiii) Captains hand shake 13 b) Safety Equipment – Additional Safety Rules 13 10 Disciplinary Matters 14 PART IV – STATISTICS & AWARDS 15 11 Statistics 15 11.1 Statistics Taking 15 11.2 Statistics To Be Recorded 15 11.3 Goalkeepers Participation 15 11.4 Score Sheet To Be Used 15 12 TROPHIES AND AWARDS 15 - 16 12.1 Team Awards 15 New Zealand Ice Hockey League 12/5/2015 Page 3 of 28 New Zealand Ice Hockey League Events Manual 2015V1.0 Release 12.2 Toa Kauhanga Riri Tio Trophy 15 12.3 Individual Awards 15-16 12.4 Individual Awards Selection Process 16 APPENDICES 17 - 28 Appendix 1 Team Officials and Ice Rink Contact Details 17 – 18 Appendix 2 NZIHL Contact Details 19 – 20 Appendix 3 2015 Schedule 21 - 22 Appendix 4 Pre Game Count-Down & Game Flow 23 Appendix 5 Officials Costs 24 Appendix 6 Team Fees/Payment Dates 24 Appendix 7 Reduced Ice Time Process 25 Appendix 8 NZIHL Amateur Player Policy 26 Appendix 9 Document History 27 - 28 New Zealand Ice Hockey League 12/5/2015 Page 4 of 28 New Zealand Ice Hockey League Events Manual 2015V1.0 Release PART I – INTRODUCTION This document sets out guidelines for the New Zealand National Ice Hockey League. All games are to be played according to the rules set out in this Events Manual first, followed by the Official IIHF Rule Book. 1. Purpose The New Zealand Ice Hockey League has four stated goals: To improve the quality of ice hockey in New Zealand To increase public awareness of the sport’s existence Grow the number of participating teams without detriment to the quality of the game Develop New Zealand national team players 2. Changes Changes to the NZIHL Events Manual can only be made by at least a 75% majority vote at the Annual General Meeting. The General Manager will make the final decision on interpretation of the Event Manual. 3. Amateur League The NZIHL is strictly an amateur league and no player shall be paid to play. However teams may assist players with; 1. Airfares 2. Accommodation 3. Transport 4. Food 5. ITC 6. Registration fees 7. Ice time fees 8. Playing fees 9. Equipment support 10. Reasonable rates for coaching ice hockey Appendix 8 to be signed and returned to the General Manager prior to season start. Any team found to be contravening the spirit of this clause will be subject to the disciplinary tribunal New Zealand Ice Hockey League 12/5/2015 Page 5 of 28 New Zealand Ice Hockey League Events Manual 2015V1.0 Release PART II – PARTICIPATION IN THE NZIHL 4. Player Eligibility 4.1 Regional Membership (a) All players must be registered to play with their Regional Association to be eligible to play in the NZIHL. The latest date a player may register will be July 31 at the year of the competition. (b) Players may not transfer teams during an NZIHL season unless given a special dispensation by the GM. (c) Female players are allowed to play in this competition as goalkeepers only. 4.2 Age Requirement At the latest, players must have their 16th birthday in the year the Championship is held. No under-age waiver is permitted. 4.3 Player Classifications (a) NZ PLAYER All New Zealand born players are eligible to play in the NZIHL. (b) NATURALIZED PLAYER A foreign-born player will be considered to be a Naturalized Player if they fulfill the following conditions: they hold a valid NZ passport and unlimited ITC or LOA; or they are eligible to represent New Zealand according to the IIHF; or they hold an Australian passport and approved ITC. (c) IMPORT PLAYER Any player born outside New Zealand that does not qualify as a Naturalized Player will be considered to be an “import player”. Any import player must have received an approved International Transfer from IIHF An International Transfer can be requested through the NZIHF President or designated person. There may also be an additional processing fee charged depending on the Federation of the country the applicant comes from. Players are not eligible to play in any games until an ITC has been approved by the IIHF and all costs paid. For a returning player no outstanding debt with a previous NZIHL team exists. (d) ASSIMILATED PLAYER Players will be classed as an assimilated player when they have held an approved Unlimited International Transfer for 465 days or more and have played 2 seasons. New Zealand Ice Hockey League 12/5/2015 Page 6 of 28 New Zealand Ice Hockey League Events Manual 2015V1.0 Release 5. Team Eligibility 5.1 Current NZIHL teams Team Location Botany Swarm Botany Downs, Auckland Canterbury Red Devils Christchurch Dunedin Thunder Dunedin Southern Stampede Queenstown West Auckland Admirals Avondale, Auckland, 5.2 Team Applications Applications to join the NZIHL are to be sent to the GM. 5.3 Team Structure (a) Regional Coordinator Every team must have a Regional Coordinator who liaises with the NZIHL GM and the team managers regarding all functions required to have successful Round Robin games and Finals. This includes amongst other things: Input into the Rules & Regulations and Events Manual Assistance to the GM/Marketing Committee with budget setting and marketing initiatives Name team according to the Rules & Regulations and/or Events Manual Ensure on time payments to the NZIHL Ensure team plays in approved shirts, name bars, over pants & socks Advise GM of all travel arrangements and team composition Ensure all on-ice and off-ice positions required for the game are filled Arrange possible any media interviews/stories/coverage and press releases Ensure smooth running of game and collection of statistics Arrange Disciplinary Hearing if required (b) Team Management Every team must have a dedicated Team Manager that is not a player. Every region is to appoint a Team Manager and if possible, an Assistant Manager. (c) Team Coaches Every team must have a Head Coach and an Assistant Coach. All appointments are to be carried out by the Regional Bodies and to be confirmed by the GM and any change of coach requires the approval of the GM. (i) Head Coach The Head Coach has to be a non-playing coach. (ii) Assistant Coach The Assistant Coach may be a player playing for that team. The Assistant Coach may also act as the Assistant Manager. (iii) Coaches Registration All coaches must be registered with their Regional Association to be eligible to coach in the NZIHL. The latest date a coach may register will be July 31 at the year of the competition. New Zealand Ice Hockey League 12/5/2015 Page 7 of 28 New Zealand Ice Hockey League Events Manual 2015V1.0 Release (d) Team Composition (i) Maximum Squad Size There is no limitation to the squad size (ii) Import Players Maximum of 4 import players can play in any game. (iii) Assimilated Players Maximum of 2 assimilated players in addition of x4 import players can play in any game (more assimilated players are allowed but this will reduce the allowance of import players accordingly; i.e 4+2 or 3+3). (iv) Naturalized Players There is no limit to the number of naturalized players allowed to play in any game.