Provincials

All tournament formats will be determined after the registration deadline, as it is based on the number of teams in each division.

• All games will be 3, 13-minute stop-time periods, with a 2-minute intermission.
• If the score differential is 7 goals (+), the clock will then change to running time, if the game becomes a six-goal difference again then we will revert back to stop time.
• In playoffs, a seven-goal spread will result in the game ending.
• For the purposes of tiebreakers, a MAXIMUM of 7 goal differential will be permitted.
• Teams get 2 points for win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for loss.
• There will be no overtime in round-robin.

If 2 or more teams are tied at the end of the round-robin play, the following procedure will be used to break tie:

• Greatest number of wins;
• Head to head record in the round robin if all teams have played each other equally
• Best goal differential in games between the tied teams, if they have played each other equally
• Best goal differential in all tournament games
• Fewest Goals Allowed in all tourney games
• Fewest Penalty Minutes
• Coin Toss

Note: for plus/minus ratios, a team cannot achieve more than +7 goals in any one game
Any protests must be in writing and handed to the BHA within 30 minutes of completion

• Overtime in the playoff rounds or medal games will be sudden-victory overtime.
• In overtime, periods will be 10 minutes in duration.
• The first overtime period will be 5v5.
• The second overtime period will be 3v3.
• If the game remains tied, a shootout will decide the winner.
• OVERTIME MAY BE SHORTENED IF RINK TIME DOES NOT ALLOW

• All players MUST be registered in a BHA sanctioned league.
• All players and pickups must be eligible to play in the age group for which the teams are registered.
• A player may move to an older age group if desired, but no play may ever play in a younger category.
• Players can only be registered and play for one (1) team during the tournament.
  • No inter-tournament pickups will be allowed.
• BHA will monitor the rosters and/or pickups of all teams entered.
  • Any team or player caught falsifying registration information or documents, will default all games at the Provincials and face further disciplinary action from the BHA and their home league.
  • Any team caught using an illegal player(s) will default all games at the tournament.
• All leagues must maintain age verification (drivers licence/birth certificate) for all players within their
  association. A member shall be designated as the holder of said information. If a dispute arises regarding the age of a player, the appropriate document MUST be provided, or the team will default all their games.
• All players must serve any outstanding suspensions from league play prior to playing at Provincials. The game
  sheet must be marked with any suspensions to be considered served.

• A maximum of 25 players and up to 5 bench staff can be on a tournament roster.
  • Rosters cannot exceed 25 players and 5 bench staff.
  • Bench staff MUST be listed on all game sheets.
• A maximum of 20+2 players will be allowed to be in uniform on the bench.
  • Teams may dress 2 goalies and no more than 20 runners (forwards/defensemen).
  • We recommend that teams dress 2 goalies.
• Goaltenders will be allowed to dress as a player and vice-versa.
  • A goalie that is replaced during a game may play out for remainder of that game, if he/she has the
    proper equipment to play out and their team does not exceed 20 runners.
• All players MUST have shin guards.
  • Shin guards are no longer required to be covered.

• All suspensions will be reviewed by the tournament disciplinary committee.
• Any appeals will be dealt with by the tournament disciplinary committee, which will be made up of
  representatives from attending Provincial leagues and chaired by the BHA Referee-in-chief or his assistant.
  • The size of the committee may vary based on the year, however a minimum of three members is
    required.
• Please note the BHA reserves the right to add supplementary discipline at any time based on the severity of the incident.