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Rule 1a. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Game Type:

 

Non-bodychecking competitive adult recreational ice hockey. Bodychecking is a penalty at the sole discretion of the officials. Games are under Hockey Canada Rules. For complete Hockey Canada Rules please click here.

 

 

Previous Rule 1a

(as of Jul 8, 2006) Non-body checking competitive adult recreational ice hockey; any body check may result in a penalty at the sole discretion of the officials.

 

 

Previous Rule 1a

(original rule) Non-contact hockey. No body checking is permitted; any body check will result in a minor penalty.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1aa. (as of Jan 24, 2022) Hockey Canada Rulebook:

 

Please click here for the current Hockey Canada Rulebook.

 

 

Previous Rule 1aa

Rule 1aa. (as of Sep 24, 2018) New 2018-2020 Hockey Canada Rulebook:

 

Please click here for the new 2018-2020 Hockey Canada Rulebook.

 

 

Previous Rule 1aa

1aa. (as of Sep 21, 2016) New Hockey Canada Rules:

 

New Hockey Canada Rules for starting in the 2016-2017 season include the following below.

 

Please click here for the complete Hockey Canada Rules (the link to the Hockey Canada website does not include the New Hockey Canada Rules below yet).

 

Hockey Canada Rule 7.3 (b) Interference/Protection of the Goaltender

Unless the puck is in the goal crease area, a player of the attacking side may not stand in the goal crease. If the puck should enter the net while such conditions prevail, the goal shall not be allowed. However, if an attacking player is in the goal crease but does not interfere with the goaltender and another attacking player (who is outside the goal crease) scores, the goal shall be allowed provided that the player who is in the goal crease does not attempt to play the puck, interfere with the play, obstruct the goaltender's view or his movements.

 

Hockey Canada Rule 7.4(b) Tripping

A player who slew foots an opponent shall be assessed a Double Minor Penalty and Game Misconduct if he is standing still while committing the foul. Should the player be moving (skating) or if an injury results from the infraction, the player shall be assessed a Match Penalty. A Match Penalty shall be assessed to any player who attempts to injure or deliberately injures an opponent with a slew foot.

 

Hockey Canada Rule 10.2 Face-Offs

The players taking the face-off shall stand squarely facing their opponents' end of the rink, approximately one stick length apart with the toe of the blade on the ice.
When the face-off takes place at any of the face-off spots in the end zones, the players taking part in the face-off shall take their positions so that they will stand squarely facing their opponents' end of the rink. The sticks of both players facing-off shall have the toe of the blade touching within the designated white area.
 

Hockey Canada Rule 10.4 Goals and Assists - Situation 12

A goal is scored. However, the back of the net is lifted when the puck crosses the red line. Is the goal allowed? Yes, if the net is still in/on its moorings.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1b. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Basic Game Rules:

 

The centre red line is not in use as two line passes are permitted and icing is based on the defensive blue line instead of the centre red line. There is no touch icing. Tag up off-sides. Slap shots are allowed. Face-offs after penalties will occur in the defensive zone of the penalized team.

 

Only eligible players may participate and all players must wear full and securely fitting protective equipment (please see the Team section and Equipment section rules). All penalties and suspensions are at the sole discretion of the officials and the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League (please see the Penalties section, Suspensions section, and Officials section rules).

 

 

Previous Rule 1b

(as of Sep 18, 2009) Tag up off-sides. The centre red line is not in use as two line passes are permitted and icing is based on the defensive blue line instead of the centre red line. There is no touch icing. Slap shots are allowed.

 

 

Previous Rule 1b

(as of Oct 3, 2007) Tag up off-sides. Two line passes are permitted. There is no touch icing. Icing is based on the centre ice red line. Slap shots are allowed.

 

 

Previous Rule 1b

(original rule) Tag up off-sides. Two line passes are permitted. There is no touch icing. Slap shots are allowed.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1c. (as of Sep 12, 2010) Not applicable. Please see rule 1d. for additional information.

 

 

Previous Rule 1c

(as of Sep 20, 2009) Game nights for Weeknight Divisions and Weekend Divisions.

 

Weeknight Divisions:

About one game per week only on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday night.

 

Weekend Divisions:

About one game per weekend on a Friday or Saturday night. There may be only be Sunday games during the playoffs.

 

 

Previous Rule 1c

(as of Aug 12, 2009) Weeknight Division regular season games and playoff games are on Monday to Thursday nights. Weekend Division regular season games and playoff games are on Friday and Saturdays nights. There may be Weekend Division playoff games on Sundays as well.

 

 

Previous Rule 1c

(as of Sep 15, 2008) Weeknight Division games are generally, however not limited to, on Monday to Thursday nights. There may be Weeknight Division games on Friday nights as well. Weekend Division games are generally, however not limited to, on Friday and Saturdays nights. There may be Weekend Division games on Sundays as well.

 

 

Previous Rule 1c

(as of Apr 28, 2007) Weeknight Division games are only on Monday to Friday nights. Weekend Division games are only on Friday nights, Saturdays, or Sundays.

 

 

Previous Rule 1c

(as of Jan 12, 2007) Weekday Division games are only on Monday to Thursday nights. Weekend Division regular season games are only on Friday or Saturday nights. Weekend Division playoff games may be on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.

 

 

Previous Rule 1c

(original rule) Weekday Division games are only on Monday to Thursday nights. Weekend Division games are only on Friday or Saturday nights.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1d. (as of May 14, 2019) Game Nights/Days, Times, and Arenas:

 

Please refer to the actual season registration section info for the latest up-to-date pertinent info. However, in general regarding game nights/days, times, and arenas for Weeknight Divisions (Summer Seasons), Weeknight Divisions (Winter Seasons), 9PM Weeknight Divisions (Winter Seasons), and Weekend Divisions (Winter Seasons):

 

Weeknight Divisions (Summer Seasons):

-Games are about once per week on weeknights on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

-Game times are mostly scheduled in, however not limited to, the 6:00 PM to 10:45 PM range.

-Game times may be scheduled for as early as 6:00 PM, and may be scheduled for as late as 10:45 PM.

-Regular season and playoff games may vary between north and south arenas.

 

Weeknight Divisions (Winter Seasons):

-Games are about once per week on weeknights on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

-Game times are mostly scheduled in, however not limited to, the 9:15 PM to 11:15 PM range.

-Game times may be scheduled for as early as 5:30 PM, and may be scheduled for as late as 11:15 PM.

-Regular season and playoff games may vary between north and south arenas..

 

9PM Weeknight Divisions (Winter Seasons):

-Games are about once per week on weeknights on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

-Game times are mostly scheduled in, however not limited to, the 8:15 PM to 9:45 PM range.
-Game times may be scheduled for as early as 5:30 PM, and may be scheduled for as late as 9:45 PM.

-Games are at 9:45 PM or earlier. However, it is possible that the start of any regular season or playoff game may be delayed by problems such as, however not limited to, an ice resurfacer (Zamboni) malfunction, a player injury, a playoff game that needs extra time, etc.

-In the event that a game must be scheduled (not delayed) for later than 9:45 PM for reasons such as, however not limited to, a minor hockey game conflict, then there shall be a maximum of a $100.00 team registration fee credit for each team that has to play the game that is scheduled (not delayed) for later than 9:45 PM.

-Regular season and playoff games may vary between north and south arenas.

 

Weekend Divisions (Winter Seasons):

-Games are about once per week on weekends on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

-Friday game times are mostly scheduled in, however not limited to, the 9:15 PM-11:15 PM range.

-Saturday game times are mostly scheduled in, however not limited to, the 7:45 PM-11:15 PM range.

-Sunday game times are mostly scheduled at, however not limited to, 9:15 PM.

-Game times may be scheduled for as early as 5:30 PM on Fridays, 8:00 AM on Saturdays and Sundays, and may be scheduled for as late as 11:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 9:45 PM on Sundays.

-Regular season and playoff games may vary between north and south arenas.

 

 

Previous Rule 1d

1d. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Game Nights/Days, Times, and Arenas:

 

Please refer to the actual season registration section info for the latest up-to-date pertinent info however in general regarding game nights/days, times, and arenas for Weeknight Divisions (Summer Seasons), North Weeknight Divisions (Winter Seasons), South Weeknight Divisions (Winter Seasons), 9PM Weeknight Divisions (Winter Seasons), and Weekend Divisions (Winter Seasons):

 

Weeknight Divisions (Summer Seasons):

-Games are about once per week on weeknights on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

-Game times are mostly scheduled in, however not limited to, the 6:00PM to 10:45PM range.

-Game times may be scheduled for as early as 6:00PM, and may be scheduled for as late as 10:45PM.

-Regular season and playoff games may vary between north and south arenas.

 

North Weeknight Divisions (Winter Seasons):

-Games are about once per week on weeknights on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

-Game times are mostly scheduled in, however not limited to, the 9:15PM to 11:15PM range.

-Game times may be scheduled for as early as 5:30PM, and may be scheduled for as late as 11:15PM.

-Regular season games are at north arenas while playoff games may vary between north and south arenas.

 

South Weeknight Divisions (Winter Seasons):

-Games are about once per week on weeknights on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

-Game times are mostly scheduled in, however not limited to, the 9:45PM to 11:15PM range.

-Game times may be scheduled for as early as 5:30PM, and may be scheduled for as late as 11:15PM.

-Regular season games are at south arenas while playoff games may vary between south and north arenas.

 

9PM Weeknight Divisions (Winter Seasons):

-Games are about once per week on weeknights on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

-Game times are mostly scheduled in, however not limited to, the 8:15PM to 9:45PM range.
-Game times may be scheduled for as early as 5:30PM, and may be scheduled for as late as 9:45PM.

-Games are at 9:45PM or earlier, however, it is possible that the start of any regular season or playoff game may be delayed by problems such as, however not limited to, an ice resurfacer (Zamboni) malfunction, a player injury, a playoff game that needs extra time, etc.

-In the event that a game must be scheduled (not delayed) for later than 9:45PM for reasons such as, however not limited to, a minor hockey game conflict, then there shall be a maximum of a $100.00 team registration fee credit for each team that has to play the game that is scheduled (not delayed) for later than 9:45PM.

-Regular season and playoff games may vary between north and south arenas.

 

Weekend Divisions (Winter Seasons):

-Games are about once per week on weekends on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

-Friday game times are mostly scheduled in, however not limited to, the 9:15PM-11:15PM range.

-Saturday game times are mostly scheduled in, however not limited to, the 7:45PM-11:15PM range.

-Sunday game times are mostly scheduled at, however not limited to, 9:15PM.

-Game times may be scheduled for as early as 5:30PM on Fridays, 8:00AM on Saturdays and Sundays, and may be scheduled for as late as 11:30PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 9:45PM on Sundays.

-Regular season and playoff games may vary between north and south arenas.

 

 

Previous Rule 1d

(as of Sep 6, 2012) Game nights/days, times, and arenas for Regular Non-9PM Divisions and 9PM Divisions.

 

Regular Non-9PM Divisions:

-The regular non-9PM Weeknight Division games are about once per week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

-The regular non-9PM Weekend Division games are about once per weekend on Friday or Saturday. There may be playoff games and/or special circumstance games such as, however not limited to, make-up games on Sunday.

-The regular non-9PM Sunday Division games are about once per weekend on Sunday. There may be playoff games and/or special circumstance games such as, however not limited to, make-up games on Saturday and Friday.

 

-Game times will vary and it is possible that the start of any regular season or playoff game in any division may be delayed by problems such as, however not limited to, an ice resurfacer (Zamboni) malfunction, ice problems, a player injury, a playoff game that needs extra time, etc.

 

-The regular non-9PM Weeknight Division games may be at any arena and game times are mostly scheduled in, however not limited to, the 9:45PM to 11:15PM range.

-The regular non-9PM Weekend Division games may be at any arena and game times are mostly scheduled in, however not limited to, the 9:15PM to 11:15PM range.

-The regular non-9PM Sunday Division games may be at any arena and game times are mostly scheduled in, however not limited to, the 9:15PM to 11:00PM range.

 

-The regular non-9PM Weeknight Division game times may be scheduled for as early as 5:30PM, and may be scheduled for as late as 11:15PM.

-The regular non-9PM Weekend Division game times may be scheduled for as early as 5:30PM for Fridays, 8:00AM for Saturdays and Sundays, and may be scheduled for as late as 11:30PM for Fridays and Saturdays, and 9:45PM for Sundays.

-The regular non-9PM Sunday Division game times may be scheduled for as early as 8:00AM for Sundays and Saturdays, 5:30PM for Fridays, and may be scheduled for as late as 11:15PM for Sundays, 11:30PM for Saturdays and Fridays.

 

-There is no guarantee of any specific times and/or any specific arenas, how many games at any specific times and/or at any specific arenas, time ranges, or how many games and/or arenas in any time ranges. Game times and arenas will vary among teams and divisions, and will also vary from year to year, season to season, month to month, week to week, day to day, and hour to hour.

 

9PM Divisions:

-The 9PM Weeknight Division games are about once per week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

 

-Game times will vary however the game times shall be scheduled for no later* than at 9:45PM in the 9PM Weeknight Division. It is possible that the start of any regular season or playoff game in any division may be delayed by problems such as, however not limited to, an ice resurfacer (Zamboni) malfunction, ice problems, a player injury, a playoff game that needs extra time, etc.

 

-The 9PM Weeknight Division games may be at any arena and game times are generally scheduled in, however not limited to, the 9:15PM to 9:45PM range.

 

-The 9PM Weeknight Division game times may be scheduled for as early as 5:30PM, and may be scheduled for as late* as 9:45PM.

 

-There is no guarantee of any specific times and/or any specific arenas, how many games at any specific times and/or at any specific arenas, time ranges, or how many games and/or arenas in any time ranges. Game times and arenas will vary among teams and divisions, and will also vary from year to year, season to season, month to month, week to week, day to day, and hour to hour.

 

*In the event that a 9PM Weeknight Division game must be scheduled (not delayed) for later than 9:45PM for reasons such as, however not limited to, a minor hockey game schedule requiring the Calgary Adult Hockey League to schedule a game (not a delayed game) for later than 9:45PM, then there shall be a maximum of a $100.00 team registration fee credit for each 9PM Weeknight Division team that has to play the 9PM Weeknight Division game that is scheduled (not delayed) for later than 9:45PM.

 

 

Previous Rule 1d

(as of Sep 30, 2010) Game nights/days, times, and arenas for Regular Non-9PM Divisions and 9PM Divisions.

Regular Non-9PM Divisions:

-The regular non-9PM Weeknight Division games are about once per week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

-The regular non-9PM Weekend Division games are about once per weekend on Friday or Saturday. There may be playoff games and/or special circumstance games such as, however not limited to, make-up games on Sunday.

-The regular non-9PM Sunday Division games are about once per weekend on Sunday. There may be playoff games and/or special circumstance games such as, however not limited to, make-up games on Saturday and Friday.

 

-Game times will vary and it is possible that the start of any regular season or playoff game in any division may be delayed by problems such as, however not limited to, an ice resurfacer (Zamboni) malfunction, ice problems, a player injury, a playoff game that needs extra time, etc.

 

-The regular non-9PM Weeknight Division games may be at any arena and game times are generally scheduled in, however not limited to, the 10:00PM to 11:30PM range.

-The regular non-9PM Weekend Division games may be at any arena and game times are generally scheduled in, however not limited to, the 9:15PM to 11:45PM range.

-The regular non-9PM Sunday Division games may be at any arena and game times are generally scheduled in, however not limited to, the 9:15PM to 11:15PM range.

 

-The regular non-9PM Weeknight Division game times may be scheduled for as early as 5:30PM, and may be scheduled for as late as 11:30PM.

-The regular non-9PM Weekend Division game times may be scheduled for as early as 5:30PM for Fridays, 8:00AM for Saturdays and Sundays, and may be scheduled for as late as 11:45PM for Fridays and Saturdays, and 9:45PM for Sundays.

-The regular non-9PM Sunday Division game times may be scheduled for as early as 8:00AM for Sundays and Saturdays, 5:30PM for Fridays, and may be scheduled for as late as 11:30PM for Sundays, 11:45PM for Saturdays and Fridays.

 

-There is no guarantee of any specific times and/or any specific arenas, how many games at any specific times and/or at any specific arenas, time ranges, or how many games and/or arenas in any time ranges. Game times and arenas will vary among teams and divisions, and will also vary from year to year, season to season, month to month, week to week, day to day, and hour to hour.

 

9PM Divisions:

-The 9PM Weeknight Division games are about once per week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

-The 9PM Weekend Division games are about once per weekend on Friday or Saturday. There may be playoff games and/or special circumstance games such as, however not limited to, make-up games on Sunday.

 

-Game times will vary however the game times shall be at no later than 9:45PM in the 9PM Weeknight Division and 9PM Weekend Division. It is possible that the start of any regular season or playoff game in any division may be delayed by problems such as, however not limited to, an ice resurfacer (Zamboni) malfunction, ice problems, a player injury, a playoff game that needs extra time, etc.

 

-The 9PM Weeknight Division games may be at any arena and game times are generally scheduled in, however not limited to, the 9:15PM to 9:45PM range.

-The 9PM Weekend Division games may be at any arena and game times are generally scheduled in, however not limited to, the 9:15PM to 9:45PM range.

 

-The 9PM Weeknight Division game times may be scheduled for as early as 5:30PM, and may be scheduled for as late* as 9:45PM.

-The 9PM Weekend Division game times may be scheduled for as early as 5:30PM for Fridays, 8:00AM for Saturdays and Sundays, and may be scheduled for as late as 9:45PM for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

 

-There is no guarantee of any specific times and/or any specific arenas, how many games at any specific times and/or at any specific arenas, time ranges, or how many games and/or arenas in any time ranges. Game times and arenas will vary among teams and divisions, and will also vary from year to year, season to season, month to month, week to week, day to day, and hour to hour.

 

-*In the event that a 9PM Weeknight Division or 9PM Weekend Division game must be scheduled (not delayed) for later than 9:45PM for reasons such as, however not limited to, a minor hockey game schedule requiring the Calgary Adult Hockey League to schedule a game (not a delayed game) for later than 9:45PM, then there shall be a maximum of a $100.00 team registration fee credit for each 9PM Weeknight Division or 9PM Weekend Division team that has to play the 9PM Weeknight Division or 9PM Weekend Division game that is scheduled (not delayed) for later than 9:45PM.

 

 

Previous Rule 1d

(as of Sep 12, 2010) Game nights/days, times, and arenas for Regular Non-9PM Divisions and 9PM Divisions.

 

Regular Non-9PM Divisions:

-The regular non-9PM Weeknight Division games are about once per week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

-The regular non-9PM Weekend Division games are about once per weekend on Friday or Saturday. There may be playoff games and/or special circumstance games such as, however not limited to, make-up games on Sunday.

-The regular non-9PM Sunday Division games are about once per weekend on Sunday. There may be playoff games and/or special circumstance games such as, however not limited to, make-up games on Saturday and Friday.

 

-Game times will vary and it is possible that the start of any regular season or playoff game in any division may be delayed by problems such as, however not limited to, an ice resurfacer (Zamboni) malfunction, ice problems, a player injury, a playoff game that needs extra time, etc.

 

-The regular non-9PM Weeknight Division games may be at any arena and game times are generally, however not limited to, in the 10:00PM to 11:30PM range.

-The regular non-9PM Weekend Division games may be at any arena and game times are generally, however not limited to, in the 9:15PM to 12:00AM range.

-The regular non-9PM Sunday Division games may be at any arena and game times are generally, however not limited to, in the 9:15PM to 11:15PM range.

 

-The regular non-9PM Weeknight Division game times may be as early as 5:30PM, and may be as late as 11:30PM.

-The regular non-9PM Weekend Division game times may be as early as 5:30PM for Fridays, 8:00AM for Saturdays and Sundays, and may be as late as 12:00AM for Fridays and Saturdays, and 9:45PM for Sundays.

-The regular non-9PM Sunday Division game times may be as early as 8:00AM for Sundays and Saturdays, 5:30PM for Fridays, and may be as late as 11:30PM for Sundays, 12:00AM for Saturdays and Fridays

 

-There is no guarantee of any specific times and/or any specific arenas, how many games at any specific times and/or at any specific arenas, time ranges, or how many games and/or arenas in any time ranges. Game times and arenas will vary among teams and divisions, and will also vary from year to year, season to season, month to month, week to week, day to day, and hour to hour.

 

9PM Divisions:

-The 9PM Weeknight Division games are about once per week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

-The 9PM Weekend Division games are about once per weekend on Friday or Saturday. There may be playoff games and/or special circumstance games such as, however not limited to, make-up games on Sunday.

 

-Game times will vary however the game times shall be at no later than 9:45PM in the 9PM Weeknight Division and 9PM Weekend Division. It is possible that the start of any regular season or playoff game in any division may be delayed by problems such as, however not limited to, an ice resurfacer (Zamboni) malfunction, ice problems, a player injury, a playoff game that needs extra time, etc.

 

-The 9PM Weeknight Division games may be at any arena and game times are generally, however not limited to, in the 9:15PM to 9:45PM range.

-The 9PM Weekend Division games may be at any arena and game times are generally, however not limited to, in the 9:15PM to 9:45PM range.

 

-The 9PM Weeknight Division game times may be as early as 5:30PM, and may be as late as 9:45PM.

-The 9PM Weekend Division game times may be as early as 5:30PM for Fridays, 8:00AM for Saturdays and Sundays, and may be as late as 9:45PM for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

 

-There is no guarantee of any specific times and/or any specific arenas, how many games at any specific times and/or at any specific arenas, time ranges, or how many games and/or arenas in any time ranges. Game times and arenas will vary among teams and divisions, and will also vary from year to year, season to season, month to month, week to week, day to day, and hour to hour.

 

-In the event that a 9PM Weeknight Division or 9PM Weekend Division game must be scheduled (not delayed) for later than 9:45PM for reasons such as, however not limited to, a minor hockey game schedule requiring the Calgary Adult Hockey League to schedule a game (not a delayed game) for later than 9:45PM, then there shall be a maximum of a $100.00 team registration fee credit for each 9PM Weeknight Division or 9PM Weekend Division team that has to play the 9PM Weeknight Division or 9PM Weekend Division game that is scheduled (not delayed) for later than 9:45PM.

 

 

Previous Rule 1d

(as of Aug 12, 2009) Regular Non-9PM Divisions:

The regular non-9PM Weeknight Division game times are generally, however not limited to, in the 10:00PM to 11:30PM range. The regular non-9PM Weekend Division game times are generally, however not limited to, in the 9:30PM to 12:00AM range. Game times will vary and there may be earlier game times in both the regular non-9PM Weeknight Division and the regular non-9PM Weekend Division. It is possible that the start of any regular season or playoff game in any division may be delayed by problems such as, however not limited to, an ice resurfacer (Zamboni) malfunction, a player injury, a playoff game that needs extra time, etc. There is no guarantee of any specific times, how many games at any specific times, time range, or how many games in any time range. Game times will vary among teams and divisions, and will also vary from year to year, season to season, month to month, week to week, and day to day.

 

9PM Divisions:

Game times are at no later than 9:45PM in the 9PM Weeknight Division and 9PM Weekend Division. It is possible that the start of any regular season or playoff game in any division may be delayed by problems such as, however not limited to, an ice resurfacer (Zamboni) malfunction, a player injury, a playoff game that needs extra time, etc. The 9PM Weeknight Division game times are generally, however not limited to, in the 9:15PM to 9:45PM range. The 9PM Weekend Division game times are generally, however not limited to, in the 9:15PM to 9:45PM range. Game times will vary and there may be earlier game times in both the 9PM Weeknight Division and the 9PM Weekend Division. There is no guarantee of any specific times, how many games at any specific times, time range, or how many games in any time range. Game times will vary among teams and divisions, and will also vary from year to year, season to season, month to month, week to week, and day to day.

 

 

Previous Rule 1d

(as of Sep 15, 2008) Weeknight Division game times are generally, however not limited to, in the 10:00PM to 11:30PM range. Weekend Division game times are generally, however not limited to, in the 9:30PM to 12:15AM range. Game times will vary and there may be earlier or later games in both the Weeknight Division and the Weekend Division. There is no guarantee of any specific times, how many games at any specific times, time range, or how many games in any time range. Times will vary among teams and divisions, and will also vary from year to year, season to season, month to month, week to week, and day to day.

 

 

Previous Rule 1d

(as of Aug 8, 2008) Weeknight Division game times are generally, however not limited to, in the 10:00PM to 11:30PM range. Weekend Division game times are generally, however not limited to, in the 9:30PM to 11:30PM range. Game times will vary and there may be earlier or later games in both the Weeknight Division and the Weekend Division. There is no guarantee of any specific times, how many games at any specific times, time range, or how many games in any time range. Times will vary among teams and will also vary from year to year, season to season, month to month, and week to week.

 

 

Previous Rule 1d

(as of Aug 5, 2008) Weeknight Division game times are mostly in the 10:00PM to 11:30PM range. Weekend Division game times are mostly in the 9:30PM to 11:30PM range. Game times will vary and there may be earlier or later games in both the Weeknight Division and the Weekend Division. There is no guarantee of any specific times or time range and times will also vary from season to season.

 

 

Previous Rule 1d

(as of Jul 30, 2008) Weeknight Division game times are mostly in the 10:15PM to 11:15PM range. Weekend Division game times are mostly in the 9:30PM to 11:30PM range. Game times will vary and there may be earlier or later games in both the Weeknight Division and the Weekend Division. There is no guarantee of any specific times or time range and times will also vary from season to season.

 

 

Previous Rule 1d

(as of May 17, 2007) Weeknight Division game times are mostly in the 10:30PM to 11:00PM range. Weekend Division game times are mostly in the 9:30PM to 11:00PM range. Game times will vary and there may be earlier or later games in both the Weeknight Division and the Weekend Division. There is no guarantee of any specific times or time range and times will also vary from season to season.

 

 

Previous Rule 1d

(as of Apr 28, 2007) Weeknight Division game times will mostly be in the 10:30PM to 11:00PM range. Weekend Division game times will mostly be in the 9:30PM to 11:00PM range. Game times will vary and there may be earlier or later games in both the Weeknight Division and the Weekend Division.

 

 

Previous Rule 1d

(as of Sep 20, 2006) Weekday Division game times will mostly be in the 10:30PM to 11:00PM range. Weekend Division game times will mostly be in the 10:30PM to 11:00PM range.

 

 

Previous Rule 1d

(original rule) Game times are approximately 11:00PM. Weekday Division game times will be in the 10:30PM to 11:15PM range. Weekend Division game times will be in the 10:30PM to 11:30PM range.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1e. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Game Lengths:

 

All regular season and playoff games have ice times of 1.25 hours (75 minutes) in length except for potential elimination CAHL Cup Championship games which have ice times of 1.5 hours (90 minutes) in length in order to accommodate the possibly needed post-game on-ice awards ceremony. All regular season and playoff games consist of three stop time periods: A 15 minute first period, a 15 minute second period, a 12 minute third period, and if tied a best of three shootout and then if still tied a sudden death shootout.

 

 

Previous Rule 1e

(as of May 27, 2010) Game length for Regular Season Game, Standard Playoff Game, and CAHL Cup Championship Game(s).

 

Regular Season Game for fall/winter and summer seasons:

The ice time is 1.25 hours (75 minutes) in length and consists of three stop time periods: A 15 minute first period, a 15 minute second period, and a 12 minute third period.

 

Standard Playoff Game for fall/winter and summer seasons:

The ice time is 1.25 hours (75 minutes) in length and consists of three stop time periods: A 15 minute first period, a 15 minute second period, and a 12 minute third period.

 

CAHL Cup Championship Games for fall/winter seasons:

The CAHL Cup Championship for the fall/winter seasons is a best of three games championship series. The first team to win two games will win the series. The ice time for game one is 1.25 hours (75 minutes) in length. The ice times for game two and game three are 1.5 hours (90 minutes) in length to accommodate the post game on-ice awards ceremony. All three games consist of three stop time periods: A 15 minute first period, a 15 minute second period, and a 12 minute third period.

 

CAHL Cup Championship Game for summer seasons:

The CAHL Cup Championship for the summer seasons is a single championship game. The ice time is 1.75 hours (105 minutes) in length to accommodate the post game on-ice awards ceremony and consists of three stop time periods: A 15 minute first period, a 15 minute second period, and a 15 minute third period.

 

 

Previous Rule 1e

(as of Feb 25, 2009) Game length for Regular Season Game, Standard Playoff Game, and CAHL Cup Championship Game.

 

Regular Season Game:

The ice time is 1.25 hours (75 minutes) in length and consists of three stop time periods: A 15 minute first period, a 15 minute second period, and a 12 minute third period.

 

Standard Playoff Game:

The ice time is 1.25 hours (75 minutes) in length and consists of three stop time periods: A 15 minute first period, a 15 minute second period, and a 12 minute third period.

 

CAHL Cup Championship Game:

The ice time is 2.5 hours (150 minutes) in length and consists of three stop time periods: A 20 minute first period, a 20 minute second period, and a 20 minute third period. There will be a flood in between the second and third period.

 

 

Previous Rule 1e

(as of Apr 28, 2007) Games are 1.25 hours in length and consist of three stop time periods: A 15 minute first period, a 15 minute second period, and a 12 minute third period.

 

 

Previous Rule 1e

(original rule) Games are 1.25 hours in length and consist of three stop time periods: A 15 minute first period, a 15 minute second period, and a 12 or 15 minute third period.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1f. (as of Apr 28, 2007) Not applicable.

 

 

Previous Rule 1f

(original rule) The third period will be a 12 minute stop time period if there are less than 30 minutes remaining on the permit. The third period will be a 15 minute stop time period if there are 30 minutes or more remaining on the permit.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1g. (as of Dec 18, 2014) If Near the End of the Ice Time:

 

If there are only five (5) minutes left in the ice time and there are more than two (2) minutes left on the game clock, then the game clock will be reset to two (2) minutes during the next stoppage of play.

 

 

Previous Rule 1h

1g. (original rule) If there are five (5) minutes left on the permit and there are more than two (2) minutes left on the game clock, the game clock will be reset to two (2) minutes during the next stoppage of play.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1h. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Tie Breaking Procedures for Regular Season and Playoff Games:

 

If the score remains tied after regulation time, a best of three (3) vs. three (3) shootout will commence. The home team will have the choice to shoot first or second. If the score is still tied after the three (3) vs. three (3) shootout, then there will be a sudden death shootout, with each team having an equal number of turns, to determine the winner. The goalie must remain in his or her crease until the skater taking the shot has touched the puck. If the goalie does not and if the shot fails the official(s) will have the same skater re-take the shot. The puck must be kept in motion towards the opponent's end of the ice. No goal can be scored on a rebound (unless the puck bounces off the goal post, then off the goalie, and then into the net). No skater may shoot more than once unless every other skater on their team has already shot.

 

 

Previous Rule 1h

(as of Aug 13, 2010) Tie Breaking Procedures for Regular Season Game, Standard Playoff Game, and CAHL Cup Championship Game.

Regular Season Game:
If the score remains tied after regulation time, a best of three (3) vs. three (3) shootout will commence. The away team will shoot first. If the score is still tied after the three (3) vs. three (3) shootout, there will be a sudden death shootout, with each team having an equal number of turns, to determine the winner. The goalie must remain in his or her crease until the skater taking the shot has touched the puck. If the goalie does not and if the shot fails the official(s) will have the same skater re-take the shot. The puck must be kept in motion towards the opponent's end of the ice. No goal can be scored on a rebound (unless the puck bounces off the goal post, then off the goalie, and then into the net). No skater may shoot more than once unless every other skater on their team has already shot.

Standard Playoff Game and CAHL Cup Championship Game:
If the score remains tied after regulation time, a best of three (3) vs. three (3) shootout will commence. The lower seeded team will shoot first. If the score is still tied after the three (3) vs. three (3) shootout, there will be a sudden death shootout, with each team having an equal number of turns, to determine the winner. The goalie must remain in his or her crease until the skater taking the shot has touched the puck. If the goalie does not and if the shot fails the official(s) will have the same skater re-take the shot. The puck must be kept in motion towards the opponent's end of the ice. No goal can be scored on a rebound (unless the puck bounces off the goal post, then off the goalie, and then into the net). No skater may shoot more than once unless every other skater on their team has already shot.
 

 

Previous Rule 1h

(as of Aug 31, 2009) Tie Breaking Procedures for Regular Season Game, Standard Playoff Game, and CAHL Cup Championship Game.

 

Regular Season Game:

If the score remains tied after regulation time, a best of three (3) vs. three (3) shootout will commence. The away team will shoot first. If the score is still tied after the three (3) vs. three (3) shootout, there will be a sudden death shootout, with each team having an equal number of turns, to determine the winner. The goalie must remain in his or her crease until the skater taking the shot has touched the puck. If the goalie does not and if the shot fails the official(s) will have the same skater re-take the shot. The puck must be kept in motion towards the opponent's end of the ice. No goal can be scored on a rebound (unless the puck bounces off the goal post, then off the goalie, and then into the net). No skater may shoot more than once unless every other skater on their team has already shot.

 

Standard Playoff Game:

If the score remains tied after regulation time, a best of three (3) vs. three (3) shootout will commence. The lower seeded team will shoot first. If the score is still tied after the three (3) vs. three (3) shootout, there will be a sudden death shootout, with each team having an equal number of turns, to determine the winner. The goalie must remain in his or her crease until the skater taking the shot has touched the puck. If the goalie does not and if the shot fails the official(s) will have the same skater re-take the shot. The puck must be kept in motion towards the opponent's end of the ice. No goal can be scored on a rebound (unless the puck bounces off the goal post, then off the goalie, and then into the net). No skater may shoot more than once unless every other skater on their team has already shot.

 

CAHL Cup Championship Game:

If the score remains tied after regulation time, a ten (10) minute stop time, five (5) on five (5), sudden death overtime will commence.

 

If the score remains tied after the ten (10) minute stop time, five (5) on five (5), sudden death overtime, a best of five (5) vs. five (5) shootout will commence. The lower seeded team will shoot first. If the score is still tied after the five (5) vs. five (5) shootout, there will be a sudden death shootout, with each team having an equal number of turns, to determine the winner. The goalie must remain in his or her crease until the skater taking the shot has touched the puck. If the goalie does not and if the shot fails the official(s) will have the same skater re-take the shot. The puck must be kept in motion towards the opponent's end of the ice. No goal can be scored on a rebound (unless the puck bounces off the goal post, then off the goalie, and then into the net). No skater may shoot more than once unless every other skater on their team has already shot.

 

 

Previous Rule 1h

(as of Aug 12, 2009) Tie Breaking Procedures for Regular Season Game, Standard Playoff Game, and CAHL Cup Championship Game.

 

Regular Season Game:

If the score remains tied after regulation time, a best of three (3) vs. three (3) shootout will commence. The away team will shoot first. If the score is still tied after the three (3) vs. three (3) shootout, there will be a sudden death shootout, with each team having an equal number of turns, to determine the winner. The goalie must remain in his or her crease until the skater taking the shot has touched the puck. If the goalie does not and if the shot fails the official(s) will have the same skater re-take the shot. The puck must be kept in motion towards the opponent's end of the ice. No goal can be scored on a rebound (unless the puck bounces off the goal post, then off the goalie, and then into the net). No skater may shoot more than once unless every other skater on their team has already shot.

 

Standard Playoff Game:

If the score remains tied after regulation time, a best of three (3) vs. three (3) shootout will commence. The lower seeded team will shoot first. If the score is still tied after the three (3) vs. three (3) shootout, there will be a sudden death shootout, with each team having an equal number of turns, to determine the winner. The goalie must remain in his or her crease until the skater taking the shot has touched the puck. If the goalie does not and if the shot fails the official(s) will have the same skater re-take the shot. The puck must be kept in motion towards the opponent's end of the ice. No goal can be scored on a rebound (unless the puck bounces off the goal post, then off the goalie, and then into the net). No skater may shoot more than once unless every other skater on their team has already shot.

 

CAHL Cup Championship Game:

If the score remains tied after regulation time, a five (5) minute stop time, five (5) on five (5), sudden death overtime will commence.

 

If the score remains tied after the five (5) minute stop time, five (5) on five (5), sudden death overtime, a best of five (5) vs. five (5) shootout will commence. The lower seeded team will shoot first. If the score is still tied after the five (5) vs. five (5) shootout, there will be a sudden death shootout, with each team having an equal number of turns, to determine the winner. The goalie must remain in his or her crease until the skater taking the shot has touched the puck. If the goalie does not and if the shot fails the official(s) will have the same skater re-take the shot. The puck must be kept in motion towards the opponent's end of the ice. No goal can be scored on a rebound (unless the puck bounces off the goal post, then off the goalie, and then into the net). No skater may shoot more than once unless every other skater on their team has already shot.

 

 

Previous Rule 1h

(as of Feb 25, 2009) Tie Breaking Procedures for Regular Season Game, Standard Playoff Game, and CAHL Cup Championship Game.

 

Regular Season Game:

A tied game through regulation time is final. There is no tie breaking procedure for regular season games.

 

Standard Playoff Game:

If the score remains tied after regulation time, a best of three (3) vs. three (3) shootout will commence. The lower seeded team will shoot first. If the score is still tied after the three (3) vs. three (3) shootout, there will be a sudden death shootout, with each team having an equal number of turns, to determine the winner. The goalie must remain in his or her crease until the skater taking the shot has touched the puck. If the goalie does not and if the shot fails the official(s) will have the same skater re-take the shot. The puck must be kept in motion towards the opponent's end of the ice. No goal can be scored on a rebound (unless the puck bounces off the goal post, then off the goalie, and then into the net). No skater may shoot more than once unless every other skater on their team has already shot.

 

CAHL Cup Championship Game:

If the score remains tied after regulation time, a five (5) minute stop time, five (5) on five (5), sudden death overtime will commence.

 

If the score remains tied after the five (5) minute stop time, five (5) on five (5), sudden death overtime, a best of five (5) vs. five (5) shootout will commence. The lower seeded team will shoot first. If the score is still tied after the five (5) vs. five (5) shootout, there will be a sudden death shootout, with each team having an equal number of turns, to determine the winner. The goalie must remain in his or her crease until the skater taking the shot has touched the puck. If the goalie does not and if the shot fails the official(s) will have the same skater re-take the shot. The puck must be kept in motion towards the opponent's end of the ice. No goal can be scored on a rebound (unless the puck bounces off the goal post, then off the goalie, and then into the net). No skater may shoot more than once unless every other skater on their team has already shot.

 

 

Previous Rule 1h

(as of Mar 13, 2007) Playoff Shootout: If the score remains tied after regulation time, a best of three (3) vs. three (3) shootout will commence. The away team will shoot first. If the score is still tied after the three (3) vs. three (3) shootout, there will be a sudden death shootout to determine the winner. No goal can be scored on a rebound. No player may shoot more than once unless every other player on their team has already shot.

 

 

Previous Rule 1h

(as of Sep 24, 2006) Not applicable.

 

Previous Rule 1h

(as of Oct 24, 2005) If the score remains tied after regulation time, a best of five (5) vs. five (5) shootout will commence. The home team will have the choice of whether to shoot first or second. If the score is still tied after the five (5) vs. five (5) shootout, there will be a sudden death shootout to determine the winner. No goal can be scored on a rebound. No player may shoot more than once unless every other player on their team has already shot.

 

 

Previous Rule 1h

(as of Oct 14, 2005) If the score is tied and there are nine (9) minutes left on the permit and more than two (2) minutes left on the game clock, the game clock will be reset to two (2) minutes during the next stoppage of play. If the score remains tied after regulation time, a best of five (5) vs. five (5) shootout will commence. The home team will have the choice of whether to shoot first or second. If the score is still tied after the five (5) vs. five (5) shootout, there will be a sudden death shootout to determine the winner. No goal can be scored on a rebound. No player may shoot more than once unless every other player on their team has already shot.

 

 

Previous Rule 1h

(original rule) If the score is tied and there are seven (7) minutes left on the permit, the game clock will be reset to one (1) minute during the next stoppage of play. If the score remains tied after regulation time, a best of five (5) vs. five (5) shootout will commence. The home team will have the choice of whether to shoot first or second. If the score is still tied after the five (5) vs. five (5) shootout, there will be a sudden death shootout to determine the winner. No goal can be scored on a rebound. No player may shoot more than once unless every other player on their team has already shot.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1i. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Regular Season Team Points System:

 

Two (2) points for a regulation or shootout win, one (1) point for a shootout loss, and zero (0) points for a regulation loss.

 

 

Previous Rule 1i

(as of Aug 12, 2009) Regular season points system: Two (2) points for a regulation or shootout win, one (1) point for a shootout loss, zero (0) points for a regulation loss.

 

 

Previous Rule 1i

(as of Aug 8, 2008) Regular season points system: Two (2) points for a win, one (1) point for a tie, zero (0) points for a loss.

 

 

Previous Rule 1i

(original rule) Regular season points system: Two (2) points for a regulation or shootout win, one (1) point for a shootout loss, zero (0) points for a regulation loss.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1j. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Pucks, First Aid Kits, and Emergencies:

 

All teams need to bring their own pucks to each game. The home team shall supply the game pucks for each game. All teams are highly recommended to bring their own first aid kit to each game. Please call 911 in the event of any emergency and please inform the officials and arena staff as well.

 

 

Previous Rule 1j

(as of Aug 4, 2008) The home team shall supply the game pucks for each game. Teams need to bring their own pucks to each game. Each team is highly recommended to bring their own first aid kit to each game.

 

 

Previous Rule 1j

(as of Jul 31, 2008) The home team shall supply the game pucks. Each team is given a supply of pucks upon request near the start of the season.

 

 

Previous Rule 1j

(as of Oct 3, 2007) The home team shall supply the game pucks. Each team is given a supply of pucks and a first aid kit around the beginning of the season.

 

 

Previous Rule 1j

(as of Jun 25, 2007) The home team shall supply the game pucks. Each team is given a supply of pucks at the beginning of the season. New teams are also given a first aid kit at the beginning of the season.

 

 

Previous Rule 1j

(as of Jul 9, 2006) The home team shall supply the game pucks. Each team is given a pail of pucks and a first aid kit at the beginning of the season.

 

 

Previous Rule 1j

(original rule) The home team shall supply the game pucks. Each team is given a Team Gift Package at the beginning of the season which includes water bottles with a carrying case, a supply of pucks and tape, and a first aid kit.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1k. (original rule) The Calgary Adult Hockey League reserves the right to add, remove, or modify any rule at any time without prior notice.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1l. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Mercy Rule:

 

6-9 Goal Differential:

If a team has a six to nine goal lead with two minutes left on the game clock in the third period, at the sole discretion of the officials, the game clock may be changed to run time for the remaining two minutes.

 

10 Goal Differential:

If a team has a ten goal lead then at that point the game clock will be changed to run time. The game will continue to be played as per usual with referees and the timekeeper until the end of the game however no more goals or shots will be recorded for either team and only penalties will continue to be recorded and served (players can still be suspended) until the end of the game. The official final score of the game will be whatever the score was when one of the teams reached a ten goal lead.

 

Any Goal Differential:

For games with less than a ten goal differential the game clock may still be changed to run time at any point of any game if both teams agree to do (e.g. if there is an eight goal differential in the 3rd period and both teams agree to run the clock then the clock can be changed to run time).

 

 

Previous Rule 1l

(as of Jul 14, 2014) As a mercy rule if a team ever has a ten goal lead then at that point the game will be changed to run time. The game will continue to be played as per usual with referees and the timekeeper until the end of the game however no more goals or shots will be recorded for either team and only penalties will continue to be recorded and served (players can still be suspended) until the end of the game. The official final score of the game will be whatever the score was when one of the teams reached a ten goal lead. For games with less than a ten goal differential the game clock may still be changed to running time at any point of any game if both teams agree to do (e.g. if there is an eight goal differential in the 3rd period and both teams agree to run the clock then the clock can be changed to run time).

 

 

Previous Rule 1l

(as of Feb 25, 2009) If a team has a six to nine goal lead with two minutes left on the game clock in the third period, at the sole discretion of the officials, the game clock may be changed to running time for the remaining two minutes. If a team has a 10 or more goal lead with five minutes left on the game clock in the third period, at the sole discretion of the officials, the game clock may be changed to running time for the remaining five minutes. The game clock may be changed to running time at any point of the game if both teams agree to do so.

 

 

Previous Rule 1l

(as of Oct 3, 2007) If a team has a six to nine goal lead with two minutes left on the game clock in the third period, at the sole discretion of the off ice officials, the game clock may be changed to running time for the remaining two minutes. If a team has a 10 or more goal lead with five minutes left on the game clock in the third period, at the sole discretion of the off ice officials, the game clock may be changed to running time for the remaining five minutes. The game clock may be changed to running time at any point of the game if both teams agree to do so.

 

 

Previous Rule 1l

(as of Apr 28, 2007) If a team has a six to nine goal lead with two minutes left on the game clock in the third period, at the sole discretion of the off ice officials, the game clock may be changed to running time for the remaining two minutes. If a team has a 10 or more goal lead with five minutes left on the game clock in the third period, at the sole discretion of the off ice officials, the game clock may be changed to running time for the remaining five minutes.

 

 

Previous Rule 1l

(as of Nov 25, 2005) If a team has a six to nine goal lead with two minutes left on the game clock in the third period, the game clock will be changed to running time for the remaining two minutes. If a team has a 10 or more goal lead with five minutes left on the game clock in the third period, the game clock will be changed to running time for the remaining five minutes.

 

 

Previous Rule 1l

(as of Oct 22, 2005) As a mercy rule, if a team has a six goal or more lead with two minutes left on the game clock in the third period, the game clock will be changed to running time for the remaining two minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1m. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Regular Season and Playoff Shootout Player Eligibility:

Any player whose penalty has not yet expired when regulation time has ended will not be eligible to participate in the best of three or sudden death shootout and must remain in the penalty box. Any player who was removed from the game for a penalty or was ejected will not be eligible to participate in the best of three or sudden death shootout.

 

 

Previous Rule 1m

(as of Jul 31, 2008)  Playoff Shootout Player Eligibility: Any player whose penalty has not yet expired when regulation time has ended will not be eligible to participate in the shootout and must remain in the penalty box. Any player who received a game misconduct penalty or was ejected will not be eligible to participate in the shootout.

 

 

Previous Rule 1m

(as of Apr 28, 2007)  Playoff Shootout Player Eligibility: Any player whose penalty has not yet expired when regulation time has ended will not be eligible to participate in the shootout and must remain in the penalty box. Any player who received a game misconduct penalty will not be eligible to participate in the shootout.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 1n. (as of Oct 3, 2007) Not applicable.

 

 

Previous Rule 1n

(as of May 31, 2007) Icing the puck will be nullified, if the goalie leaves the area of the goal crease in an attempt to play the puck.
 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1o. (as of Sep 16, 2016) Puck Hitting Goalie's Mask/Helmet/Cage:

 

If the puck strikes the goalie on the mask/helmet/cage and goes directly into the net then the goal will be counted.

 

If the puck strikes the goalie on the mask/helmet/cage and does not directly go into the net then the play will be stopped as soon as the puck hits the ice.

 

 

Previous Rule 1o

(as of Dec 18, 2014) Puck Hitting Goalie's Mask/Helmet/Cage:

 

If the puck strikes the goalie on the mask/helmet/cage, the play will be stopped to assess the goalie.

 

 

Previous Rule 1o

(as of Aug 12, 2009) If the puck strikes a goalie on the helmet, the play may be stopped to assess the player.

 

 

Previous Rule 1o

(as of Oct 3, 2007) Not applicable.

 

 

Previous Rule 1o

(as of May 31, 2007) When the puck strikes any player, goalie or skater, on the helmet, play will be stopped to assess the player.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1p. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Hurry Up Face-Offs:

 

The hurry up face-off may be used on an as needed basis at the sole discretion of the officials.

 

 

Previous Rule 1p

(as of Oct 3, 2007) The hurry up face off may be used, at the sole discretion of the officials; approximately 25-30 seconds between stoppages in play.

 

 

Previous Rule 1p

(as of May 31, 2007) The hurry up face off will be used, at the sole discretion of the officials; approximately 25-30 seconds between stoppages in play.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 1q. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Timeouts:

 

Each team is permitted to have one thirty-second timeout per game, in both the regular season and playoffs, as long as it appears as though there will be enough ice time to accommodate it (at the sole discretion of the officials).

 

 

Previous Rule 1p

(as of Mar 13, 2009) Timeouts: Each team is permitted to have one timeout per game, in both the regular season and playoffs, as long as it appears as though there will be enough ice time to accommodate it (at the sole discretion of the officials).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2a. (as of Apr 5, 2015) Age and Waiver Requirements to be Eligible for Participation:

 

In order to be eligible to participate in a regular season or playoff game players must be 18 years of age or older.

 

In order to be eligible to participate in a regular season or playoff game players must have completed this online waiver form.

 

 

Previous Rule 2a

(as of Dec 18, 2014) Requirements to be Eligible for Participation:

 

Players must be 18 years of age or older, have completed the online waiver form, must not be suspended, and must have their photo identification with them in order to be eligible to participate in a regular season or playoff game.

 

All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring photo identification to every regular season and playoff game (please see rule 2e. for Winter Season Playoffs Photo Identification Requirement and rule 2x. for Summer Season Playoffs Photo Identification Requirement).

 

If the on or off ice officials suspect that a player may not be eligible for reasons such as, however not limited to, not being 18 years of age or older or not having completed the online waiver form or is a suspended player, then the officials will request the player to show photo identification so that it can be confirmed that the player is eligible.

 

If a player is unable to present his or her photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for photo identification, then that player will no longer be permitted to participate in that game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her photo identification, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring photo identification, did not drive to the game, left photo identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

 

 

Previous Rule 2a

(as of Sep 20, 2006) Only skaters, and goalies, who agree and sign a release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement are eligible to participate. If an ineligible player, or goalie, participants in a game, that team may be assessed a bench minor penalty.

 

 

Previous Rule 2a

(as of Jul 10, 2006) Only players, and goalies, who agree and sign a release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement are eligible to participate. If an ineligible player, or goalie, participants in a game, that team will be assessed a bench minor penalty.

 

 

Previous Rule 2a

(original rule) Only players, and goalies, who are 19 years of age or older, and who agree and sign a release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement are eligible to participate. If an ineligible player, or goalie, participants in a game, that team will be assessed a bench minor penalty.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2b. (as of Oct 3, 2020) Team Rosters:

 

Winter Season and Summer Season Team Roster Size:

There is no maximum number of skaters or goalies (regular/spare) on a team roster.

 

For playoff player eligibility rules please see rule 2e. Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons and rule 2x. Playoff Player Eligibility for Summer Seasons.

 

 

Previous Rule 2b

2b. (as of May 24, 2017) Team Rosters:

 

Winter Season and Summer Season Team Roster Size:

There is no maximum number of skaters or goalies (regular/spare) on a team roster except for Weekend Division IV or lower only (please see the section below titled Winter Season For Weekend Division IV or Lower Only - Additional Final Skater Roster Freeze and Skater Photo ID Requirements).

 

Winter Season For Weekend Division IV or Lower Only - Additional Final Skater Roster Freeze and Skater Photo ID Requirements:

All teams in Weekend Division IV or lower must submit a final skater roster by the November 30th skater roster freeze deadline of each winter season.

 

A team may have up to a maximum of 20 skaters (regular/spare) on a final skater roster.

 

There is no maximum number of goalies (regular/spare) on a final skater roster.

 

Starting on December 1st of each winter season, after the November 30th skater roster freeze deadline of each winter season when all teams have submitted their final skater rosters, each team is only permitted to request to make a maximum of three skater changes (regular/spare) for the rest of the season for reasons such as, however not limited to: a player moved away and is no longer able to play on the team, a player had an unfortunate season ending injury, a player did not pay the team organizer his/her balance of the fees and the team needs to have a new player pay the team organizer the balance, etc. In order to make a skater roster change the team organizer must make a formal request with the reasons and the request may or may not be accepted at the sole discretion of the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League. If a skater is removed from a team's final skater roster and replaced with another skater then that removed skater cannot be added back later to the team's final skater roster in the same season for any reason. 

 

Starting on December 1st of each winter season, after the November 30th skater roster freeze deadline of each winter season, for the rest of the regular season and playoffs (please see rule 2e. Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons), all skaters (regular/spare) are required to bring photo identification to every regular season and playoff game (please see rule 2e. Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons) in order to confirm if a skater is eligible or not. If a skater is unable to present his or her photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for photo identification, then that skater will no longer be permitted to participate in that regular season or playoff game (please see rule 2e. Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons). If the skater refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her photo identification, then unless that skater stops playing, that skater's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring photo identification, did not drive to the game, left photo identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

However, a skater may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the skater, who does not have photo identification, as a skater on the final roster then that skater will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the skater, who does not have photo identification, as a skater on the final roster, then that skater's appeal will be rejected and that skater will not be permitted to participate in that regular season or playoff game (please see rule 2e. Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons). If that skater refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that skater stops playing, that skater's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

 

Goalies (regular/spare) are not required to bring photo identification to regular season games (but are required to bring photo identification to playoff games like all players are - please see rule 2e. Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons).

 

 

Previous Rule 2b

2b. (as of Sep 16, 2016) Team Rosters and Team Jerseys:

 

Winter Season and Summer Season Team Roster Size:

There is no maximum number of skaters or goalies (regular/spare) on a team roster except for Weekend Division IV or lower only (please see the section below titled Winter Season For Weekend Division IV or Lower Only - Additional Final Skater Roster Freeze and Skater Photo ID Requirements).

 

Winter Season and Summer Season Team Jerseys:

All teams must have two sets of team jerseys with numbers on the back.

 

The home team shall wear dark while the away team shall wear light.

 

Winter Season For Weekend Division IV or Lower Only - Additional Final Skater Roster Freeze and Skater Photo ID Requirements:

All teams in Weekend Division IV or lower must submit a final skater roster by the November 30th skater roster freeze deadline of each winter season.

 

A team may have up to a maximum of 20 skaters (regular/spare) on a final skater roster.

 

There is no maximum number of goalies (regular/spare) on a final skater roster.

 

Starting on December 1st of each winter season, after the November 30th skater roster freeze deadline of each winter season when all teams have submitted their final skater rosters, each team is only permitted to request to make a maximum of three skater changes (regular/spare) for the rest of the season for reasons such as, however not limited to: a player moved away and is no longer able to play on the team, a player had an unfortunate season ending injury, a player did not pay the team organizer his/her balance of the fees and the team needs to have a new player pay the team organizer the balance, etc. In order to make a skater roster change the team organizer must make a formal request with the reasons and the request may or may not be accepted at the sole discretion of the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League. If a skater is removed from a team's final skater roster and replaced with another skater then that removed skater cannot be added back later to the team's final skater roster in the same season for any reason. 

 

Starting on December 1st of each winter season, after the November 30th skater roster freeze deadline of each winter season, for the rest of the regular season and playoffs (please see rule 2e. Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons), all skaters (regular/spare) are required to bring photo identification to every regular season and playoff game (please see rule 2e. Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons) in order to confirm if a skater is eligible or not. If a skater is unable to present his or her photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for photo identification, then that skater will no longer be permitted to participate in that regular season or playoff game (please see rule 2e. Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons). If the skater refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her photo identification, then unless that skater stops playing, that skater's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring photo identification, did not drive to the game, left photo identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

However, a skater may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the skater, who does not have photo identification, as a skater on the final roster then that skater will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the skater, who does not have photo identification, as a skater on the final roster, then that skater's appeal will be rejected and that skater will not be permitted to participate in that regular season or playoff game (please see rule 2e. Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons). If that skater refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that skater stops playing, that skater's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

 

Goalies (regular/spare) are not required to bring photo identification to regular season games (but are required to bring photo identification to playoff games like all players are - please see rule 2e. Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons).

 

 

Previous Rule 2b

(as of Jun 11, 2015) Team Rosters and Team Jerseys:

 

Winter Season and Summer Season Team Roster Size:

A team may have up to a maximum of 20 skaters (regular/spare) on a team roster.

 

There is no maximum number of goalies (regular/spare) on a team roster.

 

Winter Season Team Jerseys:

All teams must have two sets of team jerseys with numbers on the back.

 

The home team shall wear dark while the away team shall wear light.

 

Summer Season Team Jerseys:

All teams must have at least one set of team jerseys (should try to have two sets of jerseys to avoid conflicts) with numbers on the back.

 

The home team shall wear dark while the away team shall wear light.

 

Winter Season For Lowest Division Weekend Division EE Only - Additional Final Skater Roster and Skater Photo ID Requirements:

All teams in the lowest division Weekend Division EE must submit a final skater roster by November 30th of each winter season.

 

A team may have up to a maximum of 20 skaters (regular/spare) on a final skater roster.

 

There is no maximum number of goalies (regular/spare) on a final skater roster.

 

Starting on December 1st, after all teams have submitted their final skater rosters, each team is only permitted to request to make a maximum of three skater changes for the rest of the season for reasons such as, however not limited to: a player moved away and is no longer able to play on the team, a player had an unfortunate season ending injury, a player did not pay the team organizer his/her balance of the fees and the team needs to have a new player pay the team organizer the balance, etc. In order to make a skater roster change the team organizer must make a formal request with the reasons and the request may or may not be accepted at the sole discretion of the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League. If a skater is removed from a team's final skater roster and replaced with another skater then that removed skater cannot be added back later to the team's final skater roster in the same season for any reason. 

 

Starting on December 1st of each winter season, for the rest of the regular season, all skaters (regular/spare) are required to bring photo identification to every regular season game in order to confirm if a skater is eligible or not. If a skater is unable to present his or her photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for photo identification, then that skater will no longer be permitted to participate in that regular season game. If the skater refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her photo identification, then unless that skater stops playing, that skater's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring photo identification, did not drive to the game, left photo identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

However, a skater may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the skater, who does not have photo identification, as a skater on the final roster then that skater will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the skater, who does not have photo identification, as a skater on the final roster, then that skater's appeal will be rejected and that skater will not be permitted to participate in that regular season game. If that skater refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that skater stops playing, that skater's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

 

Goalies (regular/spare) are not required to bring photo identification to regular season games (but are required to bring photo identification to playoff games like all players are - please see rule 2e. Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons).

 

 

Previous Rule 2b

(as of Apr 5, 2015) Team Rosters and Team Jerseys:

 

Winter Season and Summer Season Team Roster Size:

A team may have up to a maximum of 20 skaters (regular/spare) on a team roster.

 

There is no maximum number of goalies (regular/spare) on a team roster.

 

Winter Season Team Jerseys:

All teams must have two sets of team jerseys with numbers on the back. The home team shall wear dark while the away team shall wear light.

 

A team must have all skaters (regular/spare) wear the same matching team jerseys by December 1st of each winter season. A maximum of one skater per team (and no more than one skater) is permitted to not wear the same matching team jersey (but it still must be the same main colour) per game (this is just in case a maximum of one skater forgets his or her jersey each game). If there is more than the one maximum one skater per team wearing a non-matching team jersey then that player will not be permitted to participate.

 

Goalies (regular/spare) do not have to wear the same matching team jerseys (but should try to at least wear the same main colour whenever possible).

 

Summer Season Team Jerseys:

All teams must have at least one set of team jerseys (should try to have two sets of jerseys to avoid conflicts) with numbers on the back. The home team shall wear dark while the away team shall wear light.

 

Winter Season For Lowest Division Weekend Division EE Only - Additional Final Skater Roster and Skater Photo ID Requirements:

All teams in the lowest division Weekend Division EE must submit a final skater roster by November 30th of each winter season.

 

A team may have up to a maximum of 20 skaters (regular/spare) on a final skater roster.

 

There is no maximum number of goalies (regular/spare) on a final skater roster.

 

Starting on December 1st, after all teams have submitted their final skater rosters, each team is only permitted to request to make a maximum of three skater changes for the rest of the season for reasons such as, however not limited to: a player moved away and is no longer able to play on the team, a player had an unfortunate season ending injury, a player did not pay the team organizer his/her balance of the fees and the team needs to have a new player pay the team organizer the balance, etc. In order to make a skater roster change the team organizer must make a formal request with the reasons and the request may or may not be accepted at the sole discretion of the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League. If a skater is removed from a team's final skater roster and replaced with another skater then that removed skater cannot be added back later to the team's final skater roster in the same season for any reason. 

 

Starting on December 1st of each winter season, for the rest of the regular season, all skaters (regular/spare) are required to bring photo identification to every regular season game in order to confirm if a skater is eligible or not. If a skater is unable to present his or her photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for photo identification, then that skater will no longer be permitted to participate in that regular season game. If the skater refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her photo identification, then unless that skater stops playing, that skater's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring photo identification, did not drive to the game, left photo identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

However, a skater may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the skater, who does not have photo identification, as a skater on the final roster then that skater will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the skater, who does not have photo identification, as a skater on the final roster, then that skater's appeal will be rejected and that skater will not be permitted to participate in that regular season game. If that skater refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that skater stops playing, that skater's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

 

Goalies (regular/spare) are not required to bring photo identification to regular season games (but are required to bring photo identification to playoff games like all players are - please see rule 2e. Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons).
 

 

Previous Rule 2b

(as of Dec 18, 2014) Team Rosters:

A team may have up to 20 regular players, 18 regular skaters and two regular goalies, on a team roster. Spare skaters who have completed the online waiver form may be added on an as needed basis. If the regular goalies on the team roster are unable to participate in a game, a team may use a backup goalie, who has completed the online waiver form, instead.

 

 

Previous Rule 2b

(as of Sep 4, 2009) A team may have up to 19 regular skaters and one regular goalie on a team roster. Part time/alternate skaters who agree and sign a release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement may be added on an as needed basis. If the regular goalie on the team roster is unable to participate in a game, an alternate goalie who agrees and signs a release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement will be eligible to participate in his or her place.

 

 

Previous Rule 2b

(as of Oct 3, 2007) A team may have up to 19 skaters (including any part time/alternate skaters) and one goalie on a team roster. If the goalie on the team roster is unable to participate in a game, an alternate goalie who agrees and signs a release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement will be eligible to participate in his or her place.

 

 

Previous Rule 2b

(as of Sep 1, 2006) A team may have up to 18 skaters (including any part time/alternate skaters) and one goalie on a team roster. If the goalie on the team roster is unable to participate in a game, an alternate goalie who agrees and signs a release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement will be eligible to participate in his or her place.

 

 

Previous Rule 2b

(original rule) A team may have up to 16 regular players (including regular goalies) and up to four (4) spare players (including at least one spare goalie) on their roster. Each spare player may only play up to five (5) games each for the entire season.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2bb. (as of Jan 25, 2022) Team Jerseys

 

Winter Seasons:

 

All of the teams are required to have two sets of matching colour team jerseys (a dark home set and a light away set). There is a grace period of the first five games of the regular season when the matching colour team jerseys will not be enforced yet. The jerseys are required to have numbers on the back even during the grace period of the first five games of the regular season.

After the grace period of the first five games of the regular season is over, all of the teams will be required to have two sets of matching colour team jerseys.

In the event that a player forgets their matching colour team jersey, then they will have to wear another jersey (with a number on the back) that is as close as possible in colour to their matching colour team jerseys, and they will have to ask the on-ice officials for permission to use the non-matching colour jersey.

The on-ice officials, at their sole discretion, may or may not give permission if they deem that the jersey is too close in colour to the opposing team's jersey colour. If the on-ice officials do not give permission, then that player will not be permitted to play unless they can get another jersey that is closer in colour to their own team's jersey colour.
 

The matching colour team jerseys are not required to have logos. Matching colour team socks are not required.

 

Summer Seasons:

 

All of the teams should try to have two sets of matching colour team jerseys if possible (a dark home set and a light away set). The jerseys are required to have numbers on the back.

 

The jerseys are not required to have logos. Matching colour team socks are not required.

 

 

Previous Rule 2bb

(as of May 24, 2017) Team Jerseys:

 

Winter Seasons:

All teams need to have two sets of matching colour team jerseys (a dark home set and a light away set) with numbers on the back. There is a grace period of the first five games of the regular season when this won't be enforced yet.

After the first five games all teams will need to have two sets of matching colour team jerseys.

In the event that a player forgets his/her matching colour team jersey he/she will have to wear a jersey that is as close as possible in colour to the matching colour team jerseys and he/she will have to ask the referees for permission to use the non-matching jersey.

The referees, at their sole discretion, may or may not give permission if they deem that the jersey is too close in colour to the opposing team. If the referees do not give permission then that player won't be permitted to play unless he/she can get a jersey that is closer to matching the team jerseys.

The matching colour team jerseys don't need to have logos. Matching colour team socks are not needed.

 

Summer Seasons:

All teams should have two sets of matching colour team jerseys (a dark home set and a light away set) with numbers on the back.

 

The matching colour team jerseys don't need to have logos. Matching colour team socks are not needed.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2c. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Team Names:

 

Teams may or may not be permitted to have certain team names, with or without any explanation and for any reason such as, however not limited to, being inappropriate or offensive, at the sole discretion of the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League.

 

 

Previous Rule 2c

(as of Aug 8, 2008) Teams are not permitted to have a team name which, at the sole discretion of the Calgary Adult Hockey League, is deemed to be offensive.

 

 

Previous Rule 2c

(as of May 19, 2007) Teams are not permitted to have a team name which, at the sole discretion of the Calgary Adult Hockey League, is deemed to be offensive. At the sole discretion of the Calgary Adult Hockey League, each team may have a team Web site with its own domain name (teamname.ca). The team domain name will depend on availability. The Calgary Adult Hockey League retains ownership of the team Web site and domain name.

 

 

Previous Rule 2c

(original rule) Teams are not permitted to have a team name which, at the sole discretion of the officials, is deemed to be offensive. Each team will have a team Web site with its own domain name (teamname.ca). The team domain name will depend on availability. The Calgary Adult Hockey League retains ownership of the team Web site and domain name.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2d. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Minimum Number of Players for a Regular Season or Playoff Game to be Played:

 

If No Goalie:

A team is permitted to play without a goalie for only the first period of a game. If the team does not have a goalie by the start of the second period then that team will officially default the game at that point.

 

Minimum Number of Players to Start a Game:

A team must have at least a minimum total of five (5) skaters if they have a goalie or if they do not have a goalie then the team must have at least a minimum total of six (6) skaters until the team has a goalie (a team is permitted to play without a goalie for only the first period of a game and if the team does not have a goalie by the start of the second period then that team will officially default the game at that point).

 

If a team has an insufficient number of players to start a game, then the team has up to 20 minutes into the ice time to reach the minimum number of players before the game is officially declared a default (e.g. if the game is scheduled for 10:00PM then the team has up until 10:20PM to reach the minimum number of players).

 

Minimum Number of Players After a Game has Started:

If at any point in a game during the first period a team does not have at least a minimum total of, if they have a goalie, five (5) skaters, or if they do not have a goalie, at least a minimum total of six (6) skaters, then that team will default. The game will be officially declared over and the game will end at that point.

 

If at any point in a game during the second or third period a team does not have at least a minimum total of five (5) skaters and one (1) goalie, then that team will default. The game will be officially declared over and the game will end at that point.

 

 

Previous Rule 2d

(as of Feb 1, 2012) Team default due to an insufficient number of players.

Before the game begins:
A team must have a total of either five (5) skaters and one (1) goalie, or six (6) skaters and no goalie, to start a game.

If a team has an insufficient number of players, that team has up to 15 minutes into the ice time to reach the minimum number of players before the game is officially declared a default. If the game is scheduled for 10:00PM-11:15PM, the team has up until 10:15PM to reach the minimum number of players.

However, for regular season games only, before the game is officially declared a default, the team (team "A") that would have won by default, at its sole discretion also has the option to provide substitute players to the other team (team "B") that would have lost by default.

If team "A" makes the decision to provide team "B" with substitute players, the substitute players will be listed on the score sheet as substitute players for team "B" and the player stats for the substitute players will count towards team "B". However, if any of the substitute players are assessed penalties that result in suspensions, the suspensions for the substitute players will be served under team "A" their regular team, and not team "B" the team that the substitute players only substituted for. Once the substitute players are provided to team "B" and the game has begun, the substitute players must play for team "B" for the duration of the game and may not return to play for team "A" at any point of the game. The final score of the game will stand as the official result. If team "A" ends up losing the game, the game result may not be appealed.

After the game begins:
If at any point in a game, a team does not have a total of either five (5) skaters and one (1) goalie, or six (6) skaters and no goalie, that team will default. The team that would win by default does not have the choice to provide substitute players to the other team once the game has begun.
If a team is playing with six (6) skaters and no goalie, the team must have a goalie by the start of the second period at the latest, or the team without a goalie will lose by default, the game will be declared over and the game will end at that point.
 

 

Previous Rule 2d

(original rule) A team must have a total of six (6) players, either five (5) skaters and one (1) goalie or six (6) skaters, to start a game or the team will default. If at any point in a game, a team does not have a total of six (6) players, that team will default.

 

2d. (as of Nov 26, 2009) Team default due to an insufficient number of players.

 

Before the game begins:

A team must have a total of either five (5) skaters and one (1) goalie, or six (6) skaters and no goalie, to start a game.

 

If a team has an insufficient number of players, that team has up to 20 minutes into the ice time to reach the minimum number of players before the game is officially declared a default. If the game is scheduled for 10:00PM-11:15PM, the team has up until 10:20PM to reach the minimum number of players.

 

However, for regular season games only, before the game is officially declared a default, the team (team "A") that would have won by default, at its sole discretion also has the option to provide substitute players to the other team (team "B") that would have lost by default.

 

If team "A" makes the decision to provide team "B" with substitute players, the substitute players will be listed on the score sheet as substitute players for team "B" and the player stats for the substitute players will count towards team "B". However, if any of the substitute players are assessed penalties that result in suspensions, the suspensions for the substitute players will be served under team "A" their regular team, and not team "B" the team that the substitute players only substituted for. Once the substitute players are provided to team "B" and the game has begun, the substitute players must play for team "B" for the duration of the game and may not return to play for team "A" at any point of the game. The final score of the game will stand as the official result. If team "A" ends up losing the game, the game result may not be appealed.

 

After the game begins:

If at any point in a game, a team does not have a total of either five (5) skaters and one (1) goalie, or six (6) skaters and no goalie, that team will default. The team that would win by default does not have the choice to provide substitute players to the other team once the game has begun. If a team is playing with six (6) skaters and no goalie, and is losing, and reaches a score deferential of 10 goals (as an example, the team with no goalie is losing by a score of 2-12), then immediately after the 10th goal differential, the game will be declared over and the game will end at that point.

 

 

Previous Rule 2d

(as of Sep 20, 2009) Team default due to an insufficient number of players.

 

Before the game begins:

A team must have a total of either five (5) skaters and one (1) goalie, or six (6) skaters and no goalie, to start a game.

 

If a team has an insufficient number of players, that team has up to 20 minutes into the ice time to reach the minimum number of players before the game is officially declared a default. If the game is scheduled for 10:00PM-11:15PM, the team has up until 10:20PM to reach the minimum number of players.

 

However, for regular season games only, before the game is officially declared a default, the team (team "A") that would have won by default, at its sole discretion also has the option to provide substitute players to the other team (team "B") that would have lost by default.

 

If team "A" makes the decision to provide team "B" with substitute players, the substitute players will be listed on the score sheet as substitute players for team "B" and the player stats for the substitute players will count towards team "B". However, if any of the substitute players are assessed penalties that result in suspensions, the suspensions for the substitute players will be served under team "A" their regular team, and not team "B" the team that the substitute players only substituted for. Once the substitute players are provided to team "B" and the game has begun, the substitute players must play for team "B" for the duration of the game and may not return to play for team "A" at any point of the game. The final score of the game will stand as the official result. If team "A" ends up losing the game, the game result may not be appealed.

 

After the game begins:

If at any point in a game, a team does not have a total of either five (5) skaters and one (1) goalie, or six (6) skaters and no goalie, that team will default. The team that would win by default does not have the choice to provide substitute players to the other team once the game has begun.

 

 

Previous Rule 2d

(as of Aug 12, 2009) A team must have a total of either five (5) skaters and one (1) goalie, or six (6) skaters, to start a game or the team will default. If at any point in a game, a team does not have a total of six (6) players, that team will default.

 

 

Previous Rule 2d

(original rule) A team must have a total of six (6) players, either five (5) skaters and one (1) goalie or six (6) skaters, to start a game or the team will default. If at any point in a game, a team does not have a total of six (6) players, that team will default.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2e. (as of Jul 12, 2017) Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons:

 

Minimum Regular Season Games Requirement

Only skaters who played in at least a minimum total of ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who have played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who did not play in at least a minimum total of ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who did not play in at least a minimum total of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs (please see below under Goalie Unavailability section rules for possible application and permission for emergency goalies).

 

Government Issued Photo Identification Requirement

All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring government issued photo identification to every playoff game in order to confirm if a player is eligible or not. If a player is unable to present his or her government issued photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for government issued photo identification, then that player will no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her government issued photo identification, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring government issued photo identification, did not drive to the game, left government issued photo identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.
 

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the player, who does not have government issued photo identification, as a regular skater who has played in at least a minimum total of ten (10) or a goalie who has played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games then that player will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the player, who does not have government issued photo identification, as a regular skater who has played in at least a minimum total of ten (10) or a goalie who has played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games, then that player's appeal will be rejected and that player will not be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

 

Goalie Unavailability

In the event that a team does not have any of their eligible goalies who have played in at least a minimum of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games available to play in a specific playoff game(s), the team may apply for permission from the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League for an emergency goalie(s) to play in that specific playoff game(s). Each case and application will be reviewed and permission may or may not be granted for any reason with or without explanation, at the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League's sole discretion, for any emergency goalie(s) or specific playoff game(s). Emergency goalies are still required to bring government issued photo identification to every playoff game in order to confirm if the goalie is eligible or not as per our Government Issued Photo Identification Requirement section rules above.

 

Emergency goalie permission must be requested at least 12 hours in advance of the playoff game in order for any chance of emergency goalie permission to be possibly granted.

Emergency goalie permission will not be granted under any circumstances at/during/near the start of the playoff game.

If a team brings an ineligible goalie to a playoff game (who hasn't been given permission in advance to be an emergency goalie for that playoff game) with less than the minimum 5 games played then the ineligible goalie automatically will not be given emergency goalie permission under any circumstances to play in that playoff game. The team will either have to dress one of their eligible skaters in that ineligible goalie's equipment to play goalie or forfeit and lose that playoff game. Again, the ineligible goalie will not be given emergency goalie permission to play in that playoff game under any circumstances. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot the current playoff eligibility/goalie unavailability rules, didn't check the current playoff eligibility/goalie unavailability rules, forgot to ask for emergency goalie permission in advance, didn't have time to ask for emergency goalie permission in advance, will not be accepted.

 

 

Previous Rule 2e

(as of Dec 18, 2014) Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons:

Minimum Regular Season Games Requirement:
Only skaters who played in at least a minimum total of ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who have played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who did not play in at least a minimum total of ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who did not play in at least a minimum total of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs (please see below under Goalie Unavailability section rules for possible application and permission for emergency goalies).

Photo Identification Requirement:
All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring photo identification to every playoff game in order to confirm if a player is eligible or not. If a player is unable to present his or her photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for photo identification, then that player will no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her photo identification, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring photo identification, did not drive to the game, left photo identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the player, who does not have photo identification, as a regular skater who has played in at least a minimum total of ten (10) or a goalie who has played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games then that player will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the player, who does not have photo identification, as a regular skater who has played in at least a minimum total of ten (10) or a goalie who has played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games, then that player's appeal will be rejected and that player will not be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

Goalie Unavailability:
In the event that a team does not have any of their eligible goalies who have played in at least a minimum of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games available to play in a specific playoff game(s), the team may apply for permission from the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League for an emergency goalie(s) to play in that specific playoff game(s). Each case and application will be reviewed and permission may or may not be granted for any reason with or without explanation, at the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League's sole discretion, for any emergency goalie(s) or specific playoff game(s). Emergency goalies are still required to bring photo identification to every playoff game in order to confirm if the goalie is eligible or not as per our Photo Identification Requirement section rules above.

 

 

Previous Rule 2e

(as of May 30, 2010) Playoff Player Eligibility for Fall/Winter Seasons:

Minimum Regular Season Games Requirement:
Only skaters who played in ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who have played in one (1) or more of his or her team's regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who didn't play in at least ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who didn't play in at least one (1) or more of his or her team's regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs (please see below under Goalie Unavailability for possible application and permission for emergency goalies).

Photo Identification Requirement:
All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring photo identification to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for photo identification, then that player will no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her photo identification, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring photo identification, didn't drive to the game, left photo identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the player, who does not have photo identification, as a regular player who has played in ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games then that player will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the player, who does not have photo identification, as a regular player who has played in ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games, then that player's appeal will be rejected and that player will not be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

Goalie Unavailability:
In the event that a team does not have any of their eligible goalies available to play in a specific playoff game(s), the team may apply for permission from the Calgary Adult Hockey League for an emergency goalie(s) to play in that specific playoff game(s). Each case and application will be reviewed and permission may or may not be granted for any emergency goalie(s) or specific playoff game(s). If permission is granted for a team to use an emergency goalie(s) for the specific playoff game(s), the emergency goalie(s) is not required to bring identification for the specific playoff game(s).

 

 

Previous Rule 2e

(as of Apr 20, 2010) Playoff Player Eligibility.

Minimum Regular Season Games Requirement:
Only skaters who played in ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who have played in one (1) or more of his or her team's regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who didn't play in at least ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who didn't play in at least one (1) or more of his or her team's regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs (please see below under Goalie Unavailability for possible application and permission for emergency goalies).

Photo Identification Requirement:
All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring photo identification to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for photo identification, then that player will no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her photo identification, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring photo identification, didn't drive to the game, left photo identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the player, who does not have photo identification, as a regular player who has played in ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games then that player will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the player, who does not have photo identification, as a regular player who has played in ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games, then that player's appeal will be rejected and that player will not be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

Goalie Unavailability:
In the event that a team does not have any of their eligible goalies available to play in a specific playoff game(s), the team may apply for permission from the Calgary Adult Hockey League for an emergency goalie(s) to play in that specific playoff game(s). Each case and application will be reviewed and permission may or may not be granted for any emergency goalie(s) or specific playoff game(s). If permission is granted for a team to use an emergency goalie(s) for the specific playoff game(s), the emergency goalie(s) is not required to bring identification for the specific playoff game(s).

 

 

Previous Rule 2e

(as of Feb 22, 2010) Playoff Player Eligibility.

 

Minimum Regular Season Games Requirement:

Only skaters who played in ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who have played in one (1) or more of his or her team's regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who didn't play in at least ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who didn't play in at least one (1) or more of his or her team's regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs.

 

Identification Requirement:

All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring identification to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her identification when requested by an on or off ice official for identification, then that player would no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her identification, then that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring identification, left identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

 

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the player, who does not have identification, as a regular player who has played in ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games then that player will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the player, who does not have identification, as a regular player who has played in ten (10) or more of his or her team's regular season games, then that player's appeal will be rejected and that player will not be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

 

Goalie Unavailability:

In the event that a team does not have any of their eligible goalies available to play in a specific playoff game(s), the team may apply for permission from the Calgary Adult Hockey League for an emergency goalie(s) to play in that specific playoff game(s). Each case and application will be reviewed and permission may or may not be granted for any emergency goalie(s) or specific playoff game(s). If permission is granted for a team to use an emergency goalie(s) for the specific playoff game(s), the emergency goalie(s) is not required to bring identification for the specific playoff game(s).

 

 

Previous Rule 2e

(as of Sep 4, 2009) Playoff Player Eligibility.

 

Minimum Regular Season Games Requirement:

Only skaters who played in eight (8) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who have played in one (1) or more of his or her team's regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who didn't play in at least eight (8) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who didn't play in at least one (1) or more of his or her team's regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs.

 

Identification Requirement:

All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring identification to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her identification when requested by an on or off ice official for identification, then that player would no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her identification, then that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring identification, left identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

 

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the player, who does not have identification, as a regular player who has played in eight (8) or more of his or her team's regular season games then that player will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the player, who does not have identification, as a regular player who has played in eight (8) or more of his or her team's regular season games, then that player's appeal will be rejected and that player will not be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

 

Goalie Unavailability:

In the event that a team does not have any of their eligible goalies available to play in a specific playoff game(s), the team may apply for permission from the Calgary Adult Hockey League for an emergency goalie(s) to play in that specific playoff game(s). Each case and application will be reviewed and permission may or may not be granted for any emergency goalie(s) or specific playoff game(s). If permission is granted for a team to use an emergency goalie(s) for the specific playoff game(s), the emergency goalie(s) is not required to bring identification for the specific playoff game(s).

 

 

Previous Rule 2e

(as of Apr 8, 2009) Playoff Player Eligibility.

 

Minimum Regular Season Games Requirement:

Only skaters who played in 20% or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who have played in one (1) or more of his or her team's regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. For the standard 30 game regular season, 20% is six (6) games. Skaters who didn't play in at least 20% or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who didn't play in at least one (1) or more of his or her team's regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs.

 

Identification Requirement:

All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring identification to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her identification when requested by an on or off ice official for identification, then that player would no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her identification, then that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring identification, left identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

 

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the player, who does not have identification, as a regular player who has played in 20% or more of his or her team's regular season games then that player will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the player, who does not have identification, as a regular player who has played in 20% or more of his or her team's regular season games, then that player's appeal will be rejected and that player will not be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

 

Goalie Unavailability:

In the event that a team does not have any of their eligible goalies available to play in a specific playoff game(s), the team may apply for permission from the Calgary Adult Hockey League for an emergency goalie(s) to play in that specific playoff game(s). Each case and application will be reviewed and permission may or may not be granted for any emergency goalie(s) or specific playoff game(s). If permission is granted for a team to use an emergency goalie(s) for the specific playoff game(s), the emergency goalie(s) is not required to bring identification for the specific playoff game(s).

 

 

Previous Rule 2e

(as of Feb 25, 2009) Playoff Player Eligibility.

Minimum Regular Season Games Requirement:

Only skaters who played in 20% or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who have played in one (1) or more of his or her team's regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who didn't play in at least 20% or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who didn't play in at least one (1) or more of his or her team's regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs.

Identification Requirement:

All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring their driver's license to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her driver's license when requested by an on or off ice official for identification, that player would no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her driver's license, then that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring driver's license, left driver's license at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

Goalie Unavailability:

In the event that a team does not have any of their eligible goalies available to play in a specific playoff game(s), the team may apply for permission from the Calgary Adult Hockey League for another goalie(s) to play in that specific playoff game(s). Each case and application will be reviewed and permission may or may not be granted for any goalie(s) or specific playoff game(s).

 

 

Previous Rule 2e

(as of Apr 30, 2007) Playoff Player Eligibility: Only skaters who played in six (6) or more regular season games and goalies who have played in one (1) or more regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who didn't play in at least six (6) regular season games and goalies who didn't play in at least one (1) regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs. All players are required to bring their driver's license to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her driver's license when requested by an on or off ice official for identification, that player would no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player continues to participate without presenting his or her driver's license, then that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, but not limited to: forgot to bring driver's license, left driver's license at home or in the car, will not be accepted.

 

 

Previous Rule 2e

(as of Sep 20, 2006) Only skaters who played in six (6) or more regular season games and goalies who have played in one (1) or more regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who didn't play in at least six (6) regular season games and goalies who didn't play in at least one (1) regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs. All players are required to bring their driver's license to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her driver's license when requested by an on or off ice official, that player would no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game.

 

 

Previous Rule 2e

(as of Mar 8, 2006) Only regular skaters who played in six (6) or more regular season games, regular goalies, and spare goalies are permitted to play in the playoffs. Regular skaters who didn't play in six (6) regular season games, spare skaters, and inactive players are not permitted to play in the playoffs. All players are required to bring their driver's license to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her driver's license when requested by an on or off ice official, the team will forfeit that playoff game.

 

 

Previous Rule 2e

(as of Mar 2, 2006) Only regular skaters who played in six (6) or more regular season games, regular goalies, and spare goalies are permitted to play in the playoffs. Regular skaters who didn't play in six (6) regular season games, spare skaters, and inactive players are not permitted to play in the playoffs. If an ineligible player participants in a playoff game, the team with the ineligible player will forfeit that playoff game.

 

 

Previous Rule 2e

(original rule) Only players who have played in at least six (6) of their team's regular season games are eligible for participation in the playoffs. Only goalies who have played in at least one (1) regular season game are eligible for participation in the playoffs. In the event that no eligible goalie is available, a goalie who has not played in any regular season game will be permitted to participate in the playoffs.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2ee. (as of May 15, 2022) Not applicable.
 

 

Previous Rule 2ee

Rule 2ee. (as of Feb 15, 2022 for starting in the CAHL 2022-2023 Winter Season) Regular Season Government Issued Photo Identification Requirement for the Winter Seasons

All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring government issued photo identification to every regular season game in order to confirm each player's identity. If a player is unable to present their government issued photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for government issued photo identification, then that player will no longer be permitted to participate in that regular season game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting their government issued photo identification, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

 

Reasons for not presenting their government issued photo identification such as, however not limited to: forgot it, didn't bring it, don't have it, don't have it yet, can't get it, can't get it yet, lost it, it was stolen, it was damaged, it was destroyed, left it at home, left it at work, left it elsewhere, partner has it, family has it, friend has it, someone else has it, didn't drive to the game, left it in the car, left it in the dressing room, will show the it after the period, will show it after the game, will show it next game, will show it next time, will email it after the game, will not be accepted.

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials know that player's identity, who does not have government issued photo identification, then that player will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know that player's identity, who does not have government issued photo identification, then that player's appeal will be rejected and that player will not be permitted to participate in that regular season game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2f. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Dressing Room Keys:

 

Teams should not bring any valuables to the arena and should leave all valuables at home to help reduce the chance of theft. Teams must look for the arena staff before their game to request a dressing room key to lock their dressing room doors to help reduce the chance of theft. Teams may need to exchange a set of keys for the dressing room key with the arena staff. Teams are responsible for the dressing room keys and may be charged for lost dressing room keys by the arena.

 

 

Previous Rule 2f

(original rule) Teams may need to exchange a set of keys for the dressing room key with the rink attendant. Teams may be charged for lost dressing room keys by the arena.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2g. (original rule) Teams must vacate their dressing room within 30 minutes after the ice time has ended or overtime charges may be charged to the offending team by the arena.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 2h. (as of Oct 3, 2008) Teams must follow all arena rules such as, however not limited to, not being permitted to smoke, possess or consume alcoholic beverages, possess or consume controlled substances or illegal drugs on arena property. Any offending team may be expelled. No refunds will be issued. A one game, multi-game, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result for any player or team at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game or minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 2h

2h. (as of Aug 8, 2008) Teams must follow all arena rules such as, however not limited to, not being permitted to smoke, possess or consume alcoholic beverages, possess or consume controlled substances or illegal drugs on arena property. Any offending team will be expelled. No refunds will be issued.

 

 

Previous Rule 2h

(as of Oct 24, 2005) Teams may not smoke, or possess or consume alcoholic beverages on arena property. Any offending team will be expelled. No refunds will be issued.

 

 

Previous Rule 2h

(original rule) Teams may not smoke, or possess or consume alcoholic beverages on arena property. Any offending team may receive a possible suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A one (1) game, multi-game, season, or permanent team suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game team suspension may not be appealed.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 2i. (as of Aug 8, 2008) Teams are responsible for their own conduct such as, however not limited to, stepping onto the ice before the Zamboni gates are closed, being unclean in the dressing rooms, benches, hallways, and any damages which may arise. Any offending team which steps onto the ice before the Zamboni gates are closed at the West Mount Pleasant arena will be charged a $50 fine by the arena which will need to be paid by their next team game or the entire team will be suspended indefinitely until the fine is paid in full. Teams will be charged a clean up fee for uncleanness and/or charged for the cost of repairs for any damages by the arena. Teams must pay for the clean up fee and/or cost of repairs by their next team game or the entire team will be suspended indefinitely until the fee and/or cost is paid in full.

 

 

Previous Rule 2i

(original rule) Teams are responsible for their own conduct and any damages which may arise. Any offending team will be charged a clean up fee plus the cost of repairs by the arena.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2j. (original rule) The Olympic Oval prohibits all players from skating on the speed skating ice surface before, during, or after a game.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2k. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Stepping on the Ice Before the Gates are Closed:

 

No players are permitted to step on or throw pucks on the ice surface for the warm up until the arena staff are off the ice surface and the ice resurfacer (Zamboni) gates are closed. If a player does step on or throw pucks on the ice surface before the arena staff are off the ice surface and the ice resurfacer (Zamboni) gates are closed then that player's team will be penalized with a Delay of Game Minor penalty to start the game.

 

 

Previous Rule 2k

(original rule) No players are permitted to step on the ice surface for the warm up until the rink attendants are off the ice surface and the Zamboni gates are closed.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2l. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Being on the Players' Benches:

 

Only eligible players, no ineligible suspended and ejected players, and eligible team staff such as head coaches, assistant coaches, managers, and trainers are permitted to be on the players' benches during a game.

 

 

Previous Rule 2l

(as of Sep 20, 2009) Only players, with the exception of suspended and ejected players, and team staff such as, however not limited to, head coaches, assistant coaches, managers, and trainers are permitted to be at the players' benches during a game.

 

 

Previous Rule 2l

(original rule) Only players, with the exception of suspended and ejected players, are permitted to be at the players' benches.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 2m. (original rule) The Calgary Adult Hockey League reserves the right to add, remove, or modify any rule at any time without prior notice.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2n. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Total Team Registration Fee Payment and Outstanding Balance:

 

All teams are required to have their total team registration fee paid by the deadline of each season. Teams that have an outstanding balance on their total team registration fee are not permitted to participate in any games and will forfeit any games they are scheduled to play in the meantime until they have paid their entire total team registration fee.

 

 

Previous Rule 2n

(as of Aug 24, 2008) Total Team Registration Fee Payment and Outstanding Balance: All teams are required to have their total team registration fee paid before the start of each season. Teams that have an outstanding balance on their total team registration fee are not permitted to participate in any games and will forfeit any games they are scheduled to play in the meantime until they have paid their entire total team registration fee.

 

 

Previous Rule 2n

(as of Aug 6, 2008) If for any reason a team still has an outstanding balance on their team registration fee after their first regular season game, that team will be penalized by having one game taken off their regular season schedule. If that team continues to have an outstanding balance on their team registration fee, one game will continue to be taken off their regular season schedule for every team game that passes until there is no longer any outstanding balance on their team registration fee.

 

 

Previous Rule 2n

(as of Mar 6, 2006) Teams must have all team fees completely paid before the playoffs begin in order to be eligible for participation in the playoffs. Teams that have not completely paid their team fees will be ineligible for participation in the playoffs.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2o. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Non-Refundable Winter Season Team Registration Fee:

 

All winter season registration fee payments are non-refundable.

 

 

Previous Rule 2o

(as of Jan 15, 2010) Winter Season (Fall/Winter Season) Refund Policy:
A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by July 1st. No refunds will be issued after July 1st. All payments received after July 1st are non-refundable. As an example, for payments for the 2010-2011 season, the July 1st refund deadline date would be for the year 2010 before the season begins (July 1st, 2010) and not for the year 2011 after the season ends (not July 1st, 2011). All deposits are non-refundable regardless of when the deposit was paid or the amount of the deposit. The first payment is always considered the deposit regardless of whether the first payment was called or named a deposit or not, and regardless of the amount of the first payment or the date of the first payment. All online payments such as, however not limited to, credit card, PayPal, eCheck/Cheque, Interac Email Money Transfer, and banking payments are non-refundable.
 

 

Previous Rule 2o

(as of Mar 23, 2009) Winter Season (Fall/Winter Season) Refund Policy: A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by July 1st. No refunds will be issued after July 1st. All payments received after July 1st are non-refundable. As an example, for payments for the 2009-2010 season, the July 1st refund deadline date would be for the year 2009 before the season begins (July 1st, 2009) and not for the year 2010 after the season ends (not July 1st, 2010). All deposits are non-refundable regardless of when the deposit was paid or the amount of the deposit. The first payment is always considered the deposit regardless of whether the first payment was called or named a deposit or not, and regardless of the amount of the first payment or the date of the first payment.

 

 

Previous Rule 2o

(as of May 22, 2007) Winter Season Refund Policy: A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by August 1st. No refunds will be issued after August 1st. All payments received after August 1st are non-refundable. As an example, for payments for the 2007-2008 season, the August 1st refund deadline date would be for the year 2007 before the season begins (August 1st, 2007) and not for the year 2008 after the season ends (not August 1st, 2008). All deposits are non-refundable regardless of when the deposit was paid or the amount of the deposit. The first payment is always considered the deposit regardless of the amount of the first payment or the date of the first payment.

 

 

Previous Rule 2o

(as of Apr 28, 2007) Winter Season Refund Policy: A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by August 1st. No refunds will be issued after August 1st. All payments received after August 1st are non-refundable. As an example, for payments for the 2007-2008 season, the August 1st refund deadline date would be for the year 2007 before the season begins (August 1st, 2007) and not for the year 2008 after the season ends (not August 1st, 2008). All deposits are non-refundable regardless of when the deposit was paid.

 

 

Previous Rule 2o

(as of Jun 30, 2006) Refund Policy: A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by August 21st. No refunds will be issued after August  21st. All payments received after August 21st are non-refundable. As an example, for payments for the 2006-2007 season, the August 21st deadline date would be for the year 2006 before the season begins (August 21st, 2006) and not for the year 2007 after the season ends (not August 21st, 2007).

 

 

Previous Rule 2o

(as of Aug 8, 2005) Refund Policy: A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by Friday, August 26th, 2005. No refunds will be issued after Friday, August 26th, 2005. All payments (including deposits) received after Friday, August 26th, 2005 are non-refundable.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2p. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Not applicable.

 

 

Previous Rule 2p

(as of August 22, 2005) NSF Cheque Policy: There is a $30.00 penalty fee for a NSF (non-sufficient funds) cheque.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2q. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Non-Refundable Summer Season Team Registration Fee:

 

All summer season registration fee payments are non-refundable.

 

 

Previous Rule 2q

(as of Jan 7, 2010) Summer Season Refund Policy: A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by April 1st. No refunds may be issued after April 1st. All payments received after April 1st are non-refundable. As an example, for payments for the 2010 summer season, the April 1st deadline date would be for the year 2010 before the season begins (April 1st, 2010) and not for the year 2011 after the season ends (not April 1st, 2011). All deposits are non-refundable regardless of when the deposit was paid or the amount of the deposit. The first payment is always considered the deposit regardless of the amount of the first payment or the date of the first payment. All online payments such as, however not limited to, credit card and Interac Email Money Transfer payments are non-refundable.

 

 

Previous Rule 2q

(as of May 22, 2007) Summer Season Refund Policy: A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by May 1st. No refunds will be issued after May 1st. All payments received after May 1st are non-refundable. As an example, for payments for the 2007 summer season, the May 1st deadline date would be for the year 2007 before the season begins (May 1st , 2007) and not for the year 2008 after the season ends (not May 1st , 2008). All deposits are non-refundable regardless of when the deposit was paid or the amount of the deposit. The first payment is always considered the deposit regardless of the amount of the first payment or the date of the first payment.

 

 

Previous Rule 2q

(as of Mar 13, 2007) Summer Season Refund Policy: A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by May 1st. No refunds will be issued after May 1st. All payments received after May 1st are non-refundable. As an example, for payments for the 2007 summer season, the May 1st  deadline date would be for the year 2007 before the season begins (May 1st , 2007) and not for the year 2008 after the season ends (not May 1st , 2008). All deposits are non-refundable regardless of when the deposit was paid.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 2r. (as of Mar 23, 2009) Winter Season and Summer Season Team Playoff Eligibility: Teams are not guaranteed to be eligible for the playoffs. Playoff details such as, however not limited to, the number of teams that qualify or do not qualify for the playoffs, the total number of playoff games in the entire playoffs, the total number of playoff games in each round/level, the length of playoff games, and the playoff format may vary from playoff round/level to playoff round/level, division to division, and season to season.

 

 

Previous Rule 2r

(as of Apr 28, 2007) Winter Season and Summer Season Team Playoff Eligibility: Teams are not guaranteed to be eligible for the playoffs. The numbers of teams that qualify for the playoffs, the number of playoff games, and the playoff format may vary from season to season.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2s. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Not applicable.

 

 

Previous Rule 2s

(as of Dec 31, 2012) The All-Star Games in 2012 will be the final All-Star Games ever, until further notice, if any (as per the previous Rule 2s the Calgary Adult Hockey League reserves the right to not have an all-star game(s) for any reason, and without explanation, at its sole discretion).

 

 

Previous Rule 2s

(as of Mar 23, 2009) All-Star Game(s): There is an all-star game(s) during the fall/winter season however the Calgary Adult Hockey League reserves the right to not have an all-star game(s) for any reason, and without explanation, at its sole discretion. There is no all-star game during the summer season. Teams and players are not guaranteed to be eligible for the all-star game(s). The numbers of teams and players that are eligible for the all-star game(s), the format and length of the all-star game(s), and the number of all-star games, may vary from division to division, and season to season.

 

 

Previous Rule 2s

(as of May 17, 2007) All-Star Game: There is an all-star game during the winter season however the Calgary Adult Hockey League reserves the right to not have an all-star game for any reason at its sole discretion. There is no all-star game during the summer season. Teams and players are not guaranteed to be eligible for the all-star game. The numbers of teams and players that are eligible for the all-star game, the format and length of the all-star game may vary from season to season.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2t. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Awards:

 

Awards such as, however not limited to, cups, trophies, medals, ribbons, plaques, and banners are not guaranteed to be provided and may or may not be provided at any time, and with or without any explanation, at the sole discretion of the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League and may vary in any way from season to season, division to division, team to team, and player to player.

 

 

Previous Rule 2t

(as of Mar 23, 2009) Awards: Awards such as, however not limited to, trophies, medals, ribbons, cups, and plaques are not guaranteed to be provided and may or may not be provided at any time, and without any explanation, at the sole discretion of the Calgary Adult Hockey League and may vary in any way from team to team, player to player, division to division and season to season.

 

 

Previous Rule 2t

(as of May 17, 2007) Awards: Awards such as, however not limited to, trophies, medals, cups, and plaques are not guaranteed and may or may not be provided at any time and may vary from season to season.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2u. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Web Site Content:

 

Web site content such as, however not limited to, statistics, photos, game articles are not guaranteed to be provided or accurate and may or may not be provided at any time, and with or without any explanation, at the sole discretion of the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League and may vary in any way season to season, division to division, team to team, and player to player.

 

 

Previous Rule 2u

(as of Mar 23, 2009) Web Site Content: Web site content such as, however not limited to, statistics, photos, game articles are not guaranteed to be provided or accurate and may or may not be provided at any time, and without any explanation, at the sole discretion of the Calgary Adult Hockey League and may vary in any way from team to team, player to player, division to division and season to season.

 

 

Previous Rule 2u

(as of May 17, 2007) Web Site Content: Web site content such as, however not limited to, statistics, photos, game articles are not guaranteed and may or may not be provided at any time and may vary from season to season.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2v. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Team and/or Player Registration Fee:

 

The team and/or player registration fee may vary from season to season, division to division, team to team, or player to player for any reason, with or without any explanation, at the sole discretion of the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League regardless of, however not limited to, the number of games or any other possible benefits or features.

 

 

Previous Rule 2v

(as of Mar 23, 2009) Team(s) and/or Player(s) Registration Fee(s): The team(s) and/or player(s) registration fee(s) may vary from team to team, player to player, division to division, and season to season at the sole discretion, and without any explanation, of the Calgary Adult Hockey League regardless of, however not limited to, the number of games or any other possible benefit(s) or feature(s).

 

 

Previous Rule 2v

(as of Aug 8, 2008) Team and/or Player Fee: The team and/or player fees may vary from team to team, player to player, season to season at the sole discretion of the Calgary Adult Hockey League regardless of, however not limited to, the number of games or any other guaranteed or non-guaranteed benefit(s) or feature(s).

 

 

Previous Rule 2v

(as of May 17, 2007) Team and/or Player Fee: The team and/or player fee may vary from season to season regardless of, however not limited to, the number of games or any other guaranteed or non-guaranteed benefit(s) or feature(s).

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2w. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Not applicable.

 

 

Previous Rule 2w

(as of May 22, 2007) Team and/or Player Jersey: The team and/or player jersey may vary from season to season. Features such as, however not limited to, type, quality, fabric, twill, embroidery, stitching, screen print, colours, numbers, logos, style, size, may vary regardless of the team and/or player jersey fee.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2x. (as of Jul 12, 2017) Playoff Player Eligibility for Summer Seasons:


Minimum Regular Season Games Requirement
Only skaters who played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who have played in at least a minimum total of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who did not play in at least a minimum total of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who did not play in at least a minimum total of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs (please see below under Goalie Unavailability section rules for possible application and permission for emergency goalies).

Government Issued Photo Identification Requirement
All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring government issued photo identification to every playoff game in order to confirm if a player is eligible or not. If a player is unable to present his or her government issued photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for government issued photo identification, then that player will no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her government issued photo identification, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring government issued photo identification, did not drive to the game, left government issued photo identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the player, who does not have government issued photo identification, as a regular skater who has played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or a goalie who has played in at least a minimum total of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games then that player will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the player, who does not have government issued photo identification, as a regular skater who has played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or a goalie who has played in at least a minimum total of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games, then that player's appeal will be rejected and that player will not be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

Goalie Unavailability
In the event that a team does not have any of their eligible goalies who have played in at least a minimum of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games available to play in a specific playoff game(s), the team may apply for permission from the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League for an emergency goalie(s) to play in that specific playoff game(s). Each case and application will be reviewed and permission may or may not be granted for any reason with or without explanation, at the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League's sole discretion, for any emergency goalie(s) or specific playoff game(s). Emergency goalies are still required to bring government issued photo identification to every playoff game in order to confirm if the goalie is eligible or not as per our Government Issued Photo Identification Requirement section rules above.
 

Emergency goalie permission must be requested at least 12 hours in advance of the playoff game in order for any chance of emergency goalie permission to be possibly granted.


Emergency goalie permission will not be granted under any circumstances at/during/near the start of the playoff game.

If a team brings an ineligible goalie to a playoff game (who hasn't been given permission in advance to be an emergency goalie for that playoff game) with less than the minimum 3 games played then the ineligible goalie automatically will not be given emergency goalie permission under any circumstances to play in that playoff game. The team will either have to dress one of their eligible skaters in that ineligible goalie's equipment to play goalie or forfeit and lose that playoff game. Again, the ineligible goalie will not be given emergency goalie permission to play in that playoff game under any circumstances. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot the current playoff eligibility/goalie unavailability rules, didn't check the current playoff eligibility/goalie unavailability rules, forgot to ask for emergency goalie permission in advance, didn't have time to ask for emergency goalie permission in advance, will not be accepted.
 

 

Previous Rule 2x

(as of Dec 18, 2014) Playoff Player Eligibility for Summer Seasons:

Minimum Regular Season Games Requirement:
Only skaters who played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who have played in at least a minimum total of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who did not play in at least a minimum total of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who did not play in at least a minimum total of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs (please see below under Goalie Unavailability section rules for possible application and permission for emergency goalies).

Photo Identification Requirement:
All players, skaters and goalies,
are required to bring photo identification to every playoff game in order to confirm if a player is eligible or not. If a player is unable to present his or her photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for photo identification, then that player will no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her photo identification, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring photo identification, did not drive to the game, left photo identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the player, who does not have photo identification, as a regular skater who has played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or a goalie who has played in at least a minimum total of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games then that player will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the player, who does not have photo identification, as a regular skater who has played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or a goalie who has played in at least a minimum total of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games, then that player's appeal will be rejected and that player will not be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

Goalie Unavailability:
In the event that a team does not have any of their eligible goalies who have played in at least a minimum of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games available to play in a specific playoff game(s), the team may apply for permission from the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League for an emergency goalie(s) to play in that specific playoff game(s). Each case and application will be reviewed and permission may or may not be granted for any reason with or without explanation, at the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League's sole discretion, for any emergency goalie(s) or specific playoff game(s).
Emergency goalies are still required to bring photo identification to every playoff game in order to confirm if the goalie is eligible or not as per our Photo Identification Requirement section rules above.

 

 

Previous Rule 2x

(as of May 30, 2010) Playoff Player Eligibility for Summer Seasons:

Minimum Regular Season Games Requirement:
Only skaters who played in four (4) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who have played in one (1) or more of his or her team's regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who didn't play in at least four (4) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who didn't play in at least one (1) or more of his or her team's regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs (please see below under Goalie Unavailability for possible application and permission for emergency goalies).

Photo Identification Requirement:
All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring photo identification to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for photo identification, then that player will no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her photo identification, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring photo identification, didn't drive to the game, left photo identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the player, who does not have photo identification, as a regular player who has played in four (4) or more of his or her team's regular season games then that player will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the player, who does not have photo identification, as a regular player who has played in four (4) or more of his or her team's regular season games, then that player's appeal will be rejected and that player will not be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

Goalie Unavailability:
In the event that a team does not have any of their eligible goalies available to play in a specific playoff game(s), the team may apply for permission from the Calgary Adult Hockey League for an emergency goalie(s) to play in that specific playoff game(s). Each case and application will be reviewed and permission may or may not be granted for any emergency goalie(s) or specific playoff game(s). If permission is granted for a team to use an emergency goalie(s) for the specific playoff game(s), the emergency goalie(s) is not required to bring identification for the specific playoff game(s).
 

Previous Rule 2x

2x. (as of June 1, 2007) Summer Season Playoff Player Eligibility: Only skaters who played in three (3) or more regular season games and goalies who have played in one (1) or more regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who didn't play in at least three (3) regular season games and goalies who didn't play in at least one (1) regular season game are not permitted to play in the playoffs. All players are required to bring their driver's license to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her driver's license when requested by an on or off ice official for identification, that player would no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player continues to participate without presenting his or her driver's license, then that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, but not limited to: forgot to bring driver's license, left driver's license at home or in the car, will not be accepted.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2xx. (as of May 15, 2022) Not applicable.

 

 

Previous Rule 2xx.

Rule 2xx. (as of May 1, 2022 for starting in the CAHL 2023 Summer Season) Regular Season Government Issued Photo Identification Requirement for the Summer Seasons

All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring government issued photo identification to every regular season game in order to confirm each player's identity. If a player is unable to present their government issued photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for government issued photo identification, then that player will no longer be permitted to participate in that regular season game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting their government issued photo identification, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

 

Reasons for not presenting their government issued photo identification such as, however not limited to: forgot it, didn't bring it, don't have it, don't have it yet, can't get it, can't get it yet, lost it, it was stolen, it was damaged, it was destroyed, left it at home, left it at work, left it elsewhere, partner has it, family has it, friend has it, someone else has it, didn't drive to the game, left it in the car, left it in the dressing room, will show the it after the period, will show it after the game, will show it next game, will show it next time, will email it after the game, will not be accepted.

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials know that player's identity, who does not have government issued photo identification, then that player will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know that player's identity, who does not have government issued photo identification, then that player's appeal will be rejected and that player will not be permitted to participate in that regular season game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

 

 

Previous Rule 2xx.

Rule 2xx. (as of Feb 15, 2022 for starting in the CAHL 2022 Summer Season) Regular Season Government Issued Photo Identification Requirement for the Summer Seasons

All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring government issued photo identification to every regular season game in order to confirm each player's identity. If a player is unable to present their government issued photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for government issued photo identification, then that player will no longer be permitted to participate in that regular season game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting their government issued photo identification, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

 

Reasons for not presenting their government issued photo identification such as, however not limited to: forgot it, didn't bring it, don't have it, don't have it yet, can't get it, can't get it yet, lost it, it was stolen, it was damaged, it was destroyed, left it at home, left it at work, left it elsewhere, partner has it, family has it, friend has it, someone else has it, didn't drive to the game, left it in the car, left it in the dressing room, will show the it after the period, will show it after the game, will show it next game, will show it next time, will email it after the game, will not be accepted.

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials know that player's identity, who does not have government issued photo identification, then that player will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know that player's identity, who does not have government issued photo identification, then that player's appeal will be rejected and that player will not be permitted to participate in that regular season game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2y. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Refusal of Registration:

 

Any player or team may be refused registration or entry or participation for, however not limited to, any season, game, tournament, events, ceremonies, at any time for any reason with or without any explanation of any kind at the sole discretion of the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League. Refusal of registration or entry or participation may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 2y

(as of April 11, 2008) Any player or team may be refused registration or entry or participation for, however not limited to, season(s), game(s), tournament(s), events, ceremonies, at any time, without any explanation of any kind, and for any reason at the sole discretion of the officials. Refusal of registration or entry or participation may not be appealed.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2z. (as of Apr 8, 2015) Playoff Player Eligibility for Winter Seasons - Only in the Event of the Extremely Rare Situation Where Entire Teams (not Just Players) Joined About Halfway into the Winter Season:
 

Please note that this Rule 2z. applies only in the event of the extremely rare situation where entire teams joined about halfway into the winter season because they were replacing another team which for example may have folded during the winter season (this Rule 2z. is not for players who joined about halfway/partway into the winter season on teams which joined normally at or near the start of the winter season).

 

All teams which joined normally at or near the start of the winter season fall under Rule 2e. and not this Rule 2z (regardless of when any of the players joined the team as it is based entirely on when the team joined and not at all based on when any of the players joined). Please see Rule 2e. for full details.

 

Minimum Regular Season Games Requirement:
Only skaters who played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who have played in at least a minimum total of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who did not play in at least a minimum total of five (5) or more of his or her team's regular season games and goalies who did not play in at least a minimum total of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs (please see below under Goalie Unavailability section rules for possible application and permission for emergency goalies).


Photo Identification Requirement:
All players, skaters and goalies, are required to bring photo identification to every playoff game in order to confirm if a player is eligible or not. If a player is unable to present his or her photo identification when requested by an on or off ice official for photo identification, then that player will no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play without presenting his or her photo identification, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, however not limited to: forgot to bring photo identification, did not drive to the game, left photo identification at home or in the car or in the dressing room, will not be accepted.

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials knows or recognizes the player, who does not have photo identification, as a regular skater who has played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or a goalie who has played in at least a minimum total of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games then that player will be permitted to play. If none of the on or off ice officials know or recognize the player, who does not have photo identification, as a regular skater who has played in at least a minimum total of five (5) or a goalie who has played in at least a minimum total of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games, then that player's appeal will be rejected and that player will not be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to play, then unless that player stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory.

Goalie Unavailability:
In the event that a team does not have any of their eligible goalies who have played in at least a minimum of three (3) or more of his or her team's regular season games available to play in a specific playoff game(s), the team may apply for permission from the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League for an emergency goalie(s) to play in that specific playoff game(s). Each case and application will be reviewed and permission may or may not be granted for any reason with or without explanation, at the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League's sole discretion, for any emergency goalie(s) or specific playoff game(s). Emergency goalies are still required to bring photo identification to every playoff game in order to confirm if the goalie is eligible or not as per our Photo Identification Requirement section rules above.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 2-1. (as of Dec 8, 2019) Seeding Round:

 

The first 5 games of the winter and summer seasons are a seeding round.

 

Upon completion of the 5 game seeding round the last place team of the higher division will automatically switch divisions and schedules with the first place team of the lower division. This is automatic and non-appealable under any circumstances.

 

The tie-breaking procedure is as follows:

1. Wins

2. Head-to-Head Record

3. Goal Differential

 

After the seeding round there shall be no more team movement unless the last place team of the higher division and the first place team of the lower division both agree to switch divisions and schedules.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 3a. (as of Oct 2nd, 2021) All players, including all skaters and all goalies, must wear full protective equipment (please see further below regarding the skaters' shoulder pads) and are responsible for ensuring that it is safe and well maintained equipment which is up to the requisite standards for ice hockey. All skaters are highly recommended to wear shoulder pads. Any skaters who choose to not wear shoulder pads are doing so at their own choice and risk. Any skaters who choose to not wear shoulder pads are highly recommended to reconsider their choice and are highly recommended to wear shoulder pads. 

 

 

Previous Rule 3a

(original rule) All players, including goalies, must wear full protective equipment and are responsible for ensuring that it is safe and well maintained equipment which is up to the requisite standards for ice hockey.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 3b. (as of Oct 3, 2006) All players must wear a securely fitting CSA approved helmet with at least a half CSA approved facial protector, visor or cage. All players are highly recommended to wear a full CSA approved facial protector, visor or cage, along with a mouth guard. Any player who wishes to wear a half facial protector, visor or cage, instead of a full facial protector, visor or cage, is doing so at their own choice and risk. Any player who wishes to not wear a mouth guard is doing so at their own choice and risk.

 

 

Previous Rule 3b

(as of Sep 24, 2006) All players must wear a securely fitting CSA approved helmet with at least a half facial protector, visor or cage. All players are highly recommended to wear a full facial protector, visor or cage, along with a mouth guard. Any player who wishes to wear a half facial protector, visor or cage, are doing so at their own choice and risk. Any player who wishes to not wear a mouth guard is doing so at their own choice and risk.

 

 

Previous Rule 3b

(original rule) All players must wear a securely fitting CSA approved helmet. All players are highly recommended to wear a CSA approved full facial protector, shield or cage, along with a mouth guard. Any player who wishes to wear a half facial protector, shield or cage, are doing so at their own choice and risk. Any player who wishes to not wear any facial protector is doing so at their own choice and risk. Any player who wishes to not wear a mouth guard is doing so at their own choice and risk.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 3c. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Goalie Masks/Helmets/Cages:

 

All goalies must wear a securely fitting mask or helmet with a securely attached full cage. All goalies are highly recommended to wear a CSA approved securely fitting mask or helmet with a securely attached CSA approved full cage. Any goalie who wishes to not wear a CSA approved full cage and wear a non-CSA approved cats-eye full cage instead is doing so at their own choice and risk. All goalies are highly recommended to wear a mouth guard. Any goalie who wishes to not wear a mouth guard is doing so at their own choice and risk.

 

 

Previous Rule 3c

(as of Apr 28, 2007) All goalies must wear a securely fitting CSA approved helmet or mask with a securely attached full cage. All goalies are highly recommended to wear a securely attached CSA approved full cage. Any goalie who wishes to not wear a CSA approved full cage and wear a non-CSA approved cats-eye full cage instead is doing so at their own choice and risk. All goalies are highly recommended to wear a mouth guard. Any goalie who wishes to not wear a mouth guard is doing so at their own choice and risk.

 

 

Previous Rule 3c

(original rule) All goalies must wear a securely fitting CSA approved helmet or mask complete with a securely attached full cage. Wearing a non-CSA approved cats-eye cage is prohibited. All goalies are highly recommended to wear a mouth guard. Any goalie who wishes to not wear a mouth guard is doing so at their own choice and risk.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 3d. (original rule) All players, including goalies, are highly recommended to wear a securely fitting CSA approved throat protector. Any player, or goalie, who wishes to not wear a CSA approved throat protector are doing so at their own choice and risk.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 3e. (original rule) All goalies are highly recommended to wear a securely attached throat shield (dangler). Any goalie who wishes to not wear a throat shield (dangler) is doing so at their own choice and risk.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 3f. (as of Apr 5, 2015) Not applicable. Please see rule 2b. for additional information.

 

 

Previous Rule 3f
(as of May 26, 2011) All players on the home team shall wear dark coloured jerseys which contrast the away team's jerseys, complete with numbers. All players on the away team shall wear light coloured jerseys which contrast the home team's jerseys, complete with numbers. Teams are not permitted to wear a jersey with a logo which, at the sole discretion of the officials, is deemed to be offensive.

 

 

Previous Rule 3f

(original rule) All players on the home team must wear white coloured jerseys, complete with numbers, in order to be eligible to play. All players on the away team must wear non-white coloured jerseys, complete with numbers, in order to be eligible to play. Any player who is wearing an incorrectly coloured jersey or an unnumbered jersey will be ineligible to play until they acquire one. Teams are not permitted to wear a jersey with a logo which, at the sole discretion of the officials, is deemed to be offensive.


 

 

 

 

Rule 3g. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Not applicable.

 

 

Previous Rule 3g

(original rule) Any player who is injured may be required to bring a detailed doctor's note which states that the player has recovered from his or her injury and is in safe condition to return to play competitive ice hockey. The doctor's note must be the original copy (no photocopies) and complete with dates of when the injury occurred and when he or she can return to play.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 3h. (original rule) The Calgary Adult Hockey League reserves the right to add, remove, or modify any rule at any time without prior notice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 4a. (as of May 30, 2017) Penalties:

 

All penalties are assessed at the sole discretion of the officials. Games are under Hockey Canada Rules and CAHL Rules. For complete Hockey Canada Rules please click here.

 

All Minor penalties are two (2) minutes. All Major penalties are five (5) minutes with an automatic Game Misconduct penalty. All Match penalties are five (5) minutes and the offending player is ejected from the game at the point of infraction. All Double Minor penalties are two (2) Minor penalties.

 

Accidental High Stick causing injury results in a 4 minute Double Minor penalty.

 

Checking From Behind results in either a Minor penalty with an automatic Game Misconduct penalty, or a Major penalty with an automatic Game Misconduct penalty, or a Match penalty.

 

Accidental Head Contact results in a Minor penalty.

 

Intentional Head Contact results in a Double Minor penalty, or a Major penalty with an automatic Game Misconduct, or a Match penalty.

 

 

Previous Rule 4a

4a. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Penalties:

 

All penalties are at the sole discretion of the officials. Games are under Hockey Canada Rules. For complete Hockey Canada Rules please click here.

 

All Minor penalties are two (2) minutes. All Major penalties are five (5) minutes with an automatic Game Misconduct penalty. All Match penalties are five (5) minutes and the offending player is ejected from the game at the point of infraction. All Double Minor penalties are two (2) Minor penalties.

 

Accidental High Stick causing injury results in a 5 minute Major penalty with an automatic Game Misconduct penalty.

 

Checking From Behind results in either a Minor penalty with an automatic Game Misconduct penalty, or a Major penalty with an automatic Game Misconduct penalty, or a Match penalty.

 

Accidental Head Contact results in a Minor penalty.

 

Intentional Head Contact results in a Double Minor penalty, or a Major penalty with an automatic Game Misconduct, or a Match penalty.

 

 

Previous Rule 4a

(original rule) All minor penalties are two (2) minutes. All major penalties are five (5) minutes. All match penalties are five (5) minutes and the offending player is ejected from the game at the point of infraction. All double minor penalties are two (2) minor penalties.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 4b. (as of May 31, 2007) Any player who receives three (3) penalties in one game will be ejected from the game at the point of the third infraction.

 

 

Previous Rule 4b

(as of Sep 20, 2006) Not applicable.

 

 

Previous Rule 4b

(as of Mar 6, 2006) Any player who receives four (4) penalties in one game will also receive an automatic game misconduct at the point of the fourth infraction.

 

 

Previous Rule 4b

(as of Oct 21, 2005) Any player who receives four (4) minor penalties in one game will also receive an automatic game misconduct at the point of the fourth infraction.

 

 

Previous Rule 4b

(original rule) Any player who receives five (5) minor penalties in one game will also receive an automatic game misconduct at the point of the fifth infraction.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 4c. (as of Sep 20, 2006) Not applicable.

 

 

Previous Rule 4c

(original rule) Any player who receives a major penalty will also receive an automatic game misconduct at the point of infraction.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 4d. (as of Sep 20, 2009) Any player may be assessed a match penalty at the sole discretion of the officials. Any player who is assessed a match penalty will receive a suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A first match penalty offence will result in a minimum five game suspension. A second match penalty offence within the same season will result in a minimum season suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result for any match penalty offence at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 4d

(as of Oct 24, 2005) Any altercation may be deemed an attempt to injure at the sole discretion of the officials. Any player who attempts to injure will receive a suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A first attempt to injure offence will result in a minimum six game suspension. A second attempt to injure offence will result in a minimum season suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result for any attempt to injure offence at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 4d

(original rule) Any altercation may be deemed an attempt to injure at the sole discretion of the officials. Any player who attempts to injure will receive a match penalty, and a possible suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A one (1) game, multi-game, season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 4dd. (as of Jun 13, 2017) Summer Seasons Only:

Any person may be assessed a 5 PIM Match penalty at the sole discretion of the officials/league. A 5 PIM Match penalty will result in an Automatic/Minimum 3 Game Suspension for a 1st offence. A 5 PIM Match penalty 2nd offence, at any point within the same season, will result in an Automatic/Minimum Season Suspension for the rest of the regular season and playoffs. A longer, season, multi-season, year, multi-year, or permanent/lifetime suspension may result for any 5 PIM Match penalty offence at the sole discretion of the officials/league. No refunds will be issued. An Automatic/Minimum Suspension cannot be appealed.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 4e. (as of Sep 20, 2009) Any altercation may be deemed a fight at the sole discretion of the officials. Any player may be assessed a fight major penalty at the sole discretion of the officials. Any player who is assessed a fight major penalty will receive a suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A first fight major penalty offence will result in a minimum five game suspension. A second fight major penalty offence within the same season will result in a minimum season suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension (suspended for life) may result for any fight major penalty offence at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 4e

(as of Jun 3, 2009) Any altercation may be deemed a fight at the sole discretion of the officials. Any player who fights will receive a suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A first fight offence will result in a minimum five game suspension. A second fight offence will result in a minimum season suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result for any fight offence at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 4e

(as of Oct 24, 2005) Any altercation may be deemed a fight at the sole discretion of the officials. Any player who fights will receive a suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A first fight offence will result in a minimum three game suspension. A second fight offence will result in a minimum six game suspension. A third fight offence will result in a minimum season suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result for any fight offence at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 4e

(original rule) Any altercation may be deemed a fight at the sole discretion of the officials. Any player who fights will receive a major penalty, an automatic game misconduct at the point of infraction, and a possible suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A one (1) game, multi-game, season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 4ee. (as of Jun 13, 2017) Summer Seasons Only:

Any altercation may be assessed a fight at the sole discretion of the officials/league. Any person may be assessed a 5 PIM Fight Major penalty at the sole discretion of the officials/league. A 5 PIM Fight Major penalty will result in an Automatic/Minimum 3 Game Suspension for a 1st offence. A 5 PIM Fight Major penalty 2nd offence, at any point within the same season, will result in an Automatic/Minimum Season Suspension for the rest of the regular season and playoffs. A longer, season, multi-season, year, multi-year, or permanent/lifetime suspension may result for any 5 PIM Fight Major penalty offence at the sole discretion of the officials/league. No refunds will be issued. An Automatic/Minimum Suspension cannot be appealed.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 4f. (original rule) Any player who persists in continuing or attempting to continue a fight or altercation may be deemed an aggressor at the sole discretion of the officials. Any aggressor may receive a possible suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A one (1) game, multi-game, season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 4g. (original rule) The Calgary Adult Hockey League reserves the right to add, remove, or modify any rule at any time without prior notice.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 4h. (as of Jul 9, 2006) If there is any type of off ice altercation, which is deemed inappropriate at the sole discretion of the officials, before, during, or after a game, on or off arena property, the officials reserve the right to suspend any or all players or teams that were involved in any way. If the players cannot be identified, the officials reserve the right to suspend the team captain(s) or the entire team(s) involved for any duration at the sole discretion of the officials. A one (1) game, multi-game, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game or minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 4h

(as of Dec 28, 2005) If there is any type of off ice altercation, which is deemed inappropriate at the sole discretion of the officials, before, during, or after a game, on or off arena property, the officials reserve the right to suspend any or all players involved. If the players cannot be identified, the officials reserve the right to suspend the team captain(s) or the entire team(s) involved for any duration at the sole discretion of the officials. A one (1) game, multi-game, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game or minimum suspension may not be appealed. This rule, section 4h, may be applied to any type of off ice altercation which took place during the entire 2005-2006 season including but not limited to altercations which occurred before Dec 28, 2005.

 

 

Previous Rule 4h

(as of Dec 19, 2005) If there is any type of off ice altercation, which is deemed inappropriate at the sole discretion of the officials, before, during, or after a game, on or off arena property, the officials reserve the right to suspend any or all players involved. If the players cannot be identified, the officials reserve the right to suspend the team captain(s) or the entire team(s) involved for any duration at the sole discretion of the officials. A one (1) game, multi-game, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game or minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 4i. (as of Oct 3, 2007) Any player who leaves the bench to participate in any altercation will receive a suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. An offence will result in a minimum one game suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result for any offence at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum or one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 4i

(as of May 12, 2006) Any player who leaves the bench to participate in a fight will receive a suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. An offence will result in a minimum one game suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result for any offence at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 4j. (as of Oct 27, 2006) Any player or team that is involved in any way with any conduct which is deemed inappropriate at the sole discretion of the officials before, during, or after a game, on or off arena property may receive a suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A one game, multi-game, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result for any player or team at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game or minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 4j

(as of Oct 25, 2006) Any player or team that is involved in any way with any conduct which is deemed inappropriate at the sole discretion of the officials may receive a suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A one game, multi-game, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game or minimum suspension may not be appealed

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 4k. (as of Feb 9, 2007) Definition of the term, officials: May be on ice officials (referees) or off ice officials (timekeepers/league administration) or any combination of both.

 

 

Previous Rule 4k

(as of Nov 1, 2006) Definition of the term, officials: May be on ice officials (referees) or off ice officials (timekeepers) or any combination of both.

 

 

Previous Rule 4k

(as of Oct 27, 2006) Definition of the term, officials: May be on ice officials (referees) or off ice officials (timekeepers/administration/management) or any combination of both.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 4l. (as of Apr 3, 2007) Players and teams will be held responsible for the conduct of the spectators, regardless of affiliation or connection, if any, between the spectators and the players and teams. If spectators are involved in any way with any conduct which is deemed inappropriate at the sole discretion of the officials before, during, or after a game, on or off arena property, any player(s) or the entire team(s) may receive a suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A one game, multi-game, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result for any player or team at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game or minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 4ll. (as of Oct 29, 2018) People in the Arena

    

     1. Any person(s) in the arena such as, however not limited to, a spectator(s) for either team, who uses obscene, profane or abusive language or gestures to any person(s) or who engages in verbal taunts, insults or intimidation based on discriminatory grounds (race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, language) will not be permitted to continue to be in the arena.

    

     2. At the next stoppage of play the officials will communicate to the person(s) and both teams that the game will not continue until the person(s) has left the arena and that the person(s) has the next two minutes to leave the arena or the game will end in a forfeit loss for the team which, at the sole discretion of the officials, the officials believe the person(s) is there for.

    

     3. If after two minutes the person(s) has still not left the arena, then the officials will give one final warning to the person(s) and both teams that the person(s) must leave the arena immediately or the game will end in a forfeit loss for the team which, at the sole discretion of the officials, the officials believe the person(s) is there for.

   

     4. If after the final warning the person(s) still does not leave the arena then the officials will leave the game and the game will end in a forfeit loss for the team which, at the sole discretion of the officials, the officials believe the person(s) is there for. The officials' decision after the final warning is final and cannot be appealed under any circumstances. The game will not be rescheduled under any circumstances. No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 4m. (as of Oct 1, 2007) Any player who receives a game misconduct will receive a minimum and automatic one game suspension. There is an automatic and minimum one game suspension per game misconduct penalty. As an example if a player receives two game misconduct penalties the player will receive an automatic and minimum two game suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 4n. (as of Sep 20, 2009) Any player who is the third man in will receive a minimum and automatic one game suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum or one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 4n

(as of Oct 3, 2007) Any player who is the third man in will receive a minimum and automatic two game suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum or one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 4o. (as of Oct 3, 2007) Any player who receives a gross misconduct will receive a minimum and automatic two game suspension. There is an automatic and minimum two game suspension per gross misconduct penalty. As an example if a player receives two gross misconduct penalties the player will receive an automatic and minimum four game suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum or one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 4p. (as of Jun 13, 2017) Not applicable.

 

 

Previous Rule 4p

(as of Oct 8, 2007) Any player who receives an instigator penalty will receive a minimum and automatic one game suspension. There is an automatic and minimum one game suspension per instigator penalty. As an example if a player receives two instigator penalties that player will receive an automatic and minimum two game suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum or one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 4q. (as of Jan 23, 2008) Not applicable.

 

 

Previous Rule 4q

(as of Oct 14, 2007) Any player who receives a major penalty, with the exception of a major penalty that was deemed accidental such as an accidental high stick, will receive a minimum and automatic one game suspension. There is an automatic and minimum one game suspension per major penalty . As an example if a player receives two major penalties that player will receive an automatic and minimum two game suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum or one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 4r. (as of Jul 24, 2016) Penalty Minute Suspensions - Automatic/Minimum Suspensions Based on Penalty Minutes

 

Starting in the CAHL 2016-2017 Winter Season.

 

Winter Regular Season - 28 Regular Season Games

 

56 PIM = Automatic/Minimum 1 Game Suspension

 

After reaching 56 PIM for every additional 10 PIM on top of the 56 PIM there will be another new Automatic/Minimum 1 Game Suspension.

 

Penalty Minute Suspensions are on top of any other suspensions which may be incurred. For example if a player has 46 PIM and is assessed a Game Misconduct penalty offence (which is 10 PIM) then the player would have an Automatic/Minimum 1 Game Suspension for the Game Misconduct penalty offence plus another Automatic/Minimum 1 Game Suspension for reaching the 56 PIM Penalty Minute Suspension. Therefore the player would have an Automatic/Minimum 2 Game Suspension.

 

PIM do not carry forward from the regular season into the playoffs.

 

An Automatic/Minimum Suspension may not be appealed. No refunds will be issued. Any and all penalties are as per Hockey Canada Rules and at the sole discretion of the officials.

 

PIM

 

A Minor penalty offence is 2 PIM

A Double Minor penalty offence is 4 PIM

A Major penalty offence is 5 PIM

A Match penalty offence is 5 PIM

A Misconduct penalty offence is 10 PIM

A Game Misconduct penalty offence is 10 PIM

A Gross Misconduct penalty offence is 10 PIM

 

Summer Regular Season - 14 Regular Season Games

 

Not applicable.

 

 

Previous Rule 4r.

4r. (as of Feb 4, 2016) Penalty Minute Suspensions - Automatic/Minimum Suspensions Based on Penalty Minutes

 

Starting in the CAHL 2016 Summer Season and CAHL 2016-2017 Winter Season.

 

Summer Regular Season - 14 Regular Season Games

 

28 PIM = Automatic/Minimum 1 Game Suspension

 

After reaching 28 PIM for every additional 10 PIM on top of the 28 PIM there will be another new Automatic/Minimum 1 Game Suspension.

 

Penalty Minute Suspensions are on top of any other suspensions which may be incurred. For example if a player has 18 PIM and is assessed a Game Misconduct penalty offence (which is 10 PIM) then the player would have an Automatic/Minimum 1 Game Suspension for the Game Misconduct penalty offence plus another Automatic/Minimum 1 Game Suspension for reaching the 28 PIM Penalty Minute Suspension. Therefore the player would have an Automatic/Minimum 2 Game Suspension.

 

PIM do not carry forward from the regular season into the playoffs.

 

An Automatic/Minimum Suspension may not be appealed. No refunds will be issued. Any and all penalties are as per Hockey Canada Rules and at the sole discretion of the officials.

 

Winter Regular Season - 28 Regular Season Games

 

56 PIM = Automatic/Minimum 1 Game Suspension

 

After reaching 56 PIM for every additional 10 PIM on top of the 56 PIM there will be another new Automatic/Minimum 1 Game Suspension.

 

Penalty Minute Suspensions are on top of any other suspensions which may be incurred. For example if a player has 46 PIM and is assessed a Game Misconduct penalty offence (which is 10 PIM) then the player would have an Automatic/Minimum 1 Game Suspension for the Game Misconduct penalty offence plus another Automatic/Minimum 1 Game Suspension for reaching the 56 PIM Penalty Minute Suspension. Therefore the player would have an Automatic/Minimum 2 Game Suspension.

 

PIM do not carry forward from the regular season into the playoffs.

 

An Automatic/Minimum Suspension may not be appealed. No refunds will be issued. Any and all penalties are as per Hockey Canada Rules and at the sole discretion of the officials.

 

PIM

 

A Minor penalty offence is 2 PIM

A Double Minor penalty offence is 4 PIM

A Major penalty offence is 5 PIM

A Match penalty offence is 5 PIM

A Misconduct penalty offence is 10 PIM

A Game Misconduct penalty offence is 10 PIM

A Gross Misconduct penalty offence is 10 PIM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 5a. (as of Dec 18, 2014) If a suspended player plays in a game while his or her suspension is still in effect, the player's team will forfeit any games that the suspended player participated in and the player and/or team organizer or captain will receive an automatic and minimum two (2) game suspension (on top of the current suspension) at the sole discretion of the officials. A one (1) game, multi-game, season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 5a

(as of Dec 10, 2005) If a suspended player plays in a game while his or her suspension is still in effect, the player's team will forfeit any games that the suspended player participated in and the player may receive a possible suspension (on top of his or her current suspension) at the sole discretion of the officials. A one (1) game, multi-game, season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 5a

(original rule) If a suspended player plays in a game while his or her suspension is still in effect, the player may receive a possible suspension (on top of his or her current suspension) at the sole discretion of the officials. A one (1) game, multi-game, season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game suspension may not be appealed. If the suspended player is involved in any goals scored, the goals will be deleted in all the games which the player played while suspended.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 5b. (as of Oct 3, 2007) Game suspensions in the regular season will carry forward and continue into the playoffs. Game suspensions from one season will carry forward and continue into the following season.

 

 

Previous Rule 5b

(original rule) Game suspensions in the regular season will carry forward and continue into the playoffs. Game suspensions from one season will not carry forward and continue into the following season, unless specified.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 5c. (as of Mar 4, 2019) Not applicable. As per the Incident Communication Protocol since Jun 14, 2016.

 

 

Previous Rule 5c

(as of Dec 18, 2014) Only a team president, general manager, or captain may submit an appeal. If a captain is unavailable, an alternate captain may submit an appeal. Appeals must be received within seventy-two (72) hours of the ruling. Appeals may be accepted or rejected at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. An automatic and minimum or one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 


Previous Rule 5c

(as of Dec 19, 2005) In order to submit an appeal regarding a suspension a team is first required to make a $200 donation to the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. A cheque or money order for $200 made payable to 'Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation' must be submitted to an official before any appeal takes place. The Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation will receive the $200 cheque or money order regardless of the outcome of the appeal. Only a team president, general manager, or captain may submit an appeal on behalf of his or her team. If a team president, general manager, or captain is unavailable, an alternate captain may submit an appeal. An appeal must be submitted within seventy-two (72) hours of the ruling. Appeals may be accepted or rejected at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game or minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 5c

(original rule) Only a team president, general manager, or captain may submit an appeal. If a captain is unavailable, an alternate captain may submit an appeal. Appeals must be received within seventy-two (72) hours of the ruling. Appeals may be accepted or rejected at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 5d. (original rule) The Calgary Adult Hockey League reserves the right to add, remove, or modify any rule at any time without prior notice.


 

 

 

 

Rule 5e. (as of Dec 18, 2014) If a player is a regular player for two teams (the player must have played in a minimum of 50% or more of both teams' games) and is assessed a suspension while playing for one of his or her teams then that player's suspension will be under both of the player's teams. If the player is suspended for five games, that player must sit out the next five combined games. As an example if that player's next games on Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15, for one team and Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 18 for the other team, then that player is eligible to return on Oct 18.

 

 

Previous Rule 5e

(as of Sep 20, 2009) If a player is a regular player for two teams and is assessed a suspension while playing for one of his or her teams. That player's suspension will be under both of the player's teams. If the player is suspended for five games, that player must sit out the next five combined games. As an example if that player's next games on Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15, for one team and Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 18 for the other team, then that player is eligible to return on Oct 18.


 

 

 

 

Rule 5f. (as of Jun 13, 2017) Not applicable.

 

 

Previous Rule 5f.

(as of Sep 20, 2009) The Calgary Adult Hockey League reserves the right to ultimately reduce any suspension of any length as its sole discretion. Alternate measure may be taken such as, however not limited to, apology letters, probations of varying conditions and lengths, at the sole discretion of the Calgary Adult Hockey League.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 6a. (as of Dec 18, 2014) A two (2) man on-ice official (referee) with an off-ice official (timekeeper) system is used for each game. A one (1) man on-ice official (referee) system will be used in the event a two (2) man on-ice official (referee) system is unavailable. The clock will be set to run time in the event an off-ice official (timekeeper) is unavailable.

 

 

Previous Rule 6a

(as of Sep 20, 2009) A two (2) man or one (1) man on-ice official (referee) system may be used for each game. A two (2) man on-ice official (referee) system is used for each game whenever possible. A one (1) man on-ice official (referee) system will be used when a two (2) man on-ice official (referee) system is unavailable. There is an off-ice official (timekeeper) for each game whenever possible.

 

 

Previous Rule 6a

(as of May 20, 2007) Two (2) man or one (1) man referee system; Two (2) man referee system whenever possible; and a timekeeper each game.

 

 

Previous Rule 6a

(as of Sep 6, 2006) Hockey Canada certified referee system; and a timekeeper each game.

 

 

Previous Rule 6a

(as of Jul 10, 2006) Hockey Canada certified referee system; and a timekeeper each game. If a Hockey Canada certified referee is unavailable, a non-Hockey Canada certified referee may officiate.

 

 

Previous Rule 6a

(original rule) One (1) man Hockey Canada certified referee system; and a timekeeper each game. If a Hockey Canada certified referee is unavailable, a non-Hockey Canada certified referee will officiate.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 6b. (as of Oct 3, 2007) Any player who verbally abuses any of the officials may receive any penalty at the sole discretion of the officials.

 

 

Previous Rule 6b

(as of Mar 8, 2006) Any player who verbally abuses any of the officials may receive a minor penalty, or a ten (10) minute misconduct penalty, or a game misconduct, or any combination of the three.

 

 

Previous Rule 6b

(original rule) Any player who verbally abuses any of the officials will receive a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. If the verbal abuse continues, the offending player will receive a ten (10) minute misconduct. If the verbal abuse continues further, the offending player will receive an automatic game misconduct.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 6c. (original rule) Any player who verbally abuses any of the officials before, during, or after a game, on or off the ice, may receive a possible suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A one (1) game, multi-game, season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 6d. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Match Penalty for Threatening Official:

 

If a player receives a Match penalty for threatening any of the officials with physical abuse, by word or action, before, during, or after a game, on or off arena property, then that player will receive an automatic and minimum indefinite suspension (suspended indefinitely until further notice, if any). A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension (suspended for life) may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. An automatic or minimum or one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 6d

(as of Sep 20, 2009) If a player receives a match penalty for threatening any of the officials with physical abuse, by word or action, before, during, or after a game, on or off arena property that player will receive a minimum three (3) game suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension (suspended for life) may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum or one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 6d

(as of Oct 3, 2007) If a player receives a match penalty for threatening any of the officials with physical abuse, by word or action, before, during, or after a game, on or off arena property that player will receive a minimum four (4) game suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum or one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 6d

(as of Oct 13, 2006) If a player receives a match penalty for threatening any of the officials with physical abuse, by word or action, before, during, or after a game, on or off the ice, inside or outside the arena, that player will receive a minimum three (3) game suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 6d

(as of Mar 8, 2006) If a player receives a match penalty for threatening any of the officials with physical abuse, by word or action, before, during, or after a game, on or off the ice, inside or outside the arena, that player will receive a minimum six game suspension. A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 6d

(original rule) Any player who threatens any of the officials with physical abuse, by word or action, before, during, or after a game, on or off the ice, may receive a possible suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A one (1) game, multi-game, season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 6e. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Match Penalty for Physical Abuse of Official:

 

If a player receives a Match penalty for physically abusing any of the officials before, during, or after a game, on or off arena property, then that player will receive an automatic and minimum indefinite suspension (suspended indefinitely until further notice, if any). A longer, season, multi-season, or permanent suspension (suspended for life) may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. An automatic or minimum or one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 6e

(as of Oct 3, 2007) If a player receives a match penalty for physically abusing any of the officials before, during, or after a game, on or off arena property, that player will receive a minimum permanent suspension. No refunds will be issued. A minimum or one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 6e

(as of Sep 20, 2006) If a player receives a match penalty for physically abusing any of the officials before, during, or after a game, on or off the ice, inside or outside the arena, that player will receive a minimum six game suspension. A longer, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 6e

(as of Mar 8, 2006) If a player receives a match penalty for physically abusing any of the officials before, during, or after a game, on or off the ice, inside or outside the arena, that player will receive an automatic and minimum season  suspension. A longer, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 6e

(original rule) Any player who physically abuses any of the officials before, during, or after a game may receive a possible suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A one (1) game, multi-game, season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 
 

 

 

 

Rule 6f. (as of Oct 3, 2007) No players are permitted in the officials' dressing room. Only authorized personnel are permitted in the off ice official and penalty box areas. Players may receive a suspension for entering the officials' dressing room. A season, multi-season, or permanent suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A minimum or one (1) game suspension may not be appealed.

 

 

Previous Rule 6f

(original rule) No players are permitted in the officials' dressing room. Only authorized personnel are permitted in the off ice official and penalty box areas.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 6g. (original rule) The Calgary Adult Hockey League reserves the right to add, remove, or modify any rule at any time without prior notice.

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 6h. (as of Dec 18, 2014) Video:

 

Any video footage of games such as, however not limited to, helmet or chest camera video is CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League property and at its sole discretion it may or may not be used in any way, with or without any explanation, and at its sole discretion it may or may not be given, or shown, or released to third parties, unless required to do so by law, and at its sole discretion it may be used as highlight videos on its website or on other websites such as YouTube.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 7a. (as of May 1, 2022) Not applicable until further notice, if any. The final date of the Government of Alberta Restrictions Exemption Program was on February 8th, 2022. February 8th, 2022 was the final date that the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League checked for the Mandatory Proof of COVID Vaccination (two doses after October 25th, 2021) or Mandatory Proof of Negative COVID Test Within 72 Hours or Proof of COVID Medical Exemption Requirement and Mandatory Driver's Licence Requirement under the Government of Alberta Restrictions Exemption Program.

 

 

Rule 7a. (as of Sep 20, 2021) Mandatory Proof of COVID Vaccination (two doses after October 25th, 2021) or Mandatory Proof of Negative COVID Test Within 72 Hours or Proof of COVID Medical Exemption Requirement and Mandatory Driver's Licence Requirement:
 

Mandatory requirements include point (1) along with one of the following, either point (2), point (3) or point (4).

 

1. Driver's Licence

 

The mandatory driver's licence requirement is to identify the players and for the players to show that the presented paper or electronic proof of COVID vaccinations (two doses after October 25th, 2021), paper or electronic proof of negative COVID tests within 72 hours, or paper or electronic proof of medical COVID vaccination exemptions belong to them.

 

2. Proof of Vaccination

 

"Valid paper or digital vaccine record"

"From September 20 to October 25: proof of partial vaccination (one dose) is considered acceptable as long as the dose was given more than 2 weeks before the time of service."

"After October 25: proof of full vaccination (two doses) is required."

 

3. Proof of Negative Test Within 72 Hours

 

"Tests must be privately-paid, Health Canada approved rapid antigen, rapid PCR or lab-based PCR test completed within the previous 72 hours."
 

"Valid test results should be a written or printed copy"
 

"Photos of a rapid test result taken offsite is not sufficient."
 

"Do not bring completed self-tests or rapid tests to businesses due to communicable disease risk."

 

4. Proof of Medical Exemption

 

"A valid medical exemption is the original signed letter from a physician or nurse practitioner that includes:"
 

"Person's name that matches their identification."
 

"Physician's or nurse practitioner's complete information, including:"
 

"name, phone number, contact information, professional registration number and signature"
 

"statement that there is a medical reason for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19"

All players, skaters and goalies including all spare skaters and goalies, are required to bring their driver's licence and along with either a paper or electronic proof of COVID vaccination (two doses after October 25th, 2021), paper or electronic proof of a negative COVID test within 72 hours, or paper or electronic proof of a medical COVID vaccination exemption to every regular season game and every playoff game in order to be eligible to participate.

The organizations such as the CAHL in the Government of Alberta Restrictions Exemption Program are mandated to "require people aged 12 and over to show": "proof of vaccination" or "proof of a privately-paid negative PCR or rapid test within 72 hours" or "documentation of a medical exemption".

Even though it could be the case that the players, skaters and goalies including all spare skaters and goalies, have COVID vaccinations (two doses after October 25th, 2021), negative COVID tests within 72 hours or medical COVID vaccination exemptions. However, the organizations in the Government of Alberta Restrictions Exemption Program are mandated to require proof, therefore the COVID vaccines, negative COVID tests within 72 hours and medical COVID vaccination exemptions must be professionally administered or assessed by a pharmacy/laboratory/clinic/facility so that there is paper or electronic proof and therefore the COVID vaccination (two doses after October 25th, 2021), negative COVID tests within 72 hours and medical COVID vaccination exemptions cannot be self-administered or self-assessed.

The paper or electronic proof of the COVID vaccinations (two doses after October 25th, 2021), paper or electronic proof of the negative COVID tests within 72 hours and paper or electronic proof of the medical COVID vaccination exemptions must include the individual's name, the COVID vaccine, the negative COVID test within 72 hours or the medical COVID vaccine exemption, the source organization/pharmacy/laboratory/clinic/facility and the date.

If a player is unable to present his or her driver's licence and proof when requested by an on or off ice official for the driver's licence and proof, which are both required in order to be eligible, then that player is ineligible to participate in that regular season or playoff game and will therefore not be permitted to participate in that regular season or playoff game.

If the player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to try to play or continues to play without presenting his or her driver's licence and proof, then unless that player stops trying to play or stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory for that regular season or playoff game.

Reasons for not presenting the driver's licence and proof such as, however not limited to: forgot it, didn't bring it, don't have it, don't have it yet, can't get it, can't get it yet, lost it, it was stolen, it was damaged, it was destroyed, left it at home, left it at work, left it elsewhere, partner has it, family has it, friend has it, someone else has it, didn't drive to the game, left it in the car, left it in the dressing room, will show the it after the period, will show it after the game, will show it next game, will show it next time, will email it after the game, will not be accepted.

However, a player may appeal to the on or off ice officials and if at least one of the on or off ice officials is certain that the player, who does not have his or her driver's licence and proof, as having presented his or her driver's licence and proof of a COVID vaccination (two doses after October 25th, 2021) or proof of a medical COVID vaccination exemption in a previous game, then that player will be permitted to play. Please note that this does not normally apply to the previous proof of negative COVID tests within 72 hours since the proof of negative COVID tests must be within 72 hours of the game. In the event that the team has games on back-to-back nights and a player brought a negative COVID test within 72 hours of both games to the first game, then did not bring it again to the second game. Then in the unlikely event that one of the on or off ice officials from the team's first game is also there again for the team's second game and the official is certain that the player brought a negative COVID test within 72 hours to the first game and that the negative COVID test does not expire until after the second game, then that player will be permitted to play.

If none of the on or off ice officials are certain about the player, who does not have his or her driver's licence and proof, as a player who has previously presented his or her driver's licence and paper or electronic proof of a COVID vaccination (two doses after October 25th, 2021), or paper or electronic proof of a medical COVID vaccination exemption in a previous game, or paper or electronic proof of a negative COVID test within 72 hours from the game the night before that has not expired, then that player's appeal will be rejected, at the sole discretion of the on or off ice officials, and that player will continue to be ineligible and will not be permitted to participate in that regular season or playoff game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to try to play or continues to play, then unless that player stops trying to play or stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory for that regular season or playoff game.

Please note that before the game the on or off ice officials, either by the dressing room door or in the dressing room, will check all of the players, skaters and goalies including all spare skaters and goalies, for their driver's licence and proof. Please have one player at a time present his or her driver's licence and proof, either paper or electronic proof, of the COVID vaccinations (two doses after October 25th, 2021), negative COVID tests within 72 hours or medical COVID vaccination exemptions to the on or off ice officials.

In the uncommon event that the on or off ice officials are not available before the game by the dressing room door or in the dressing room to check all of the players for their driver's licence and proof, then please have all of the players bring their driver's licence and proof to the timekeeper/scorekeeper's box so that on or off ice officials can check there.

Please note that verbal abuse of the on or off ice officials will not be tolerated as per Hockey Canada Rule 9.2 Harassment of Officials/Unsportsmanlike Conduct/Misconduct. Any verbal abuse will result in an automatic and minimum 2 PIM Unsportsmanlike Conduct Minor penalty to start the game, if the verbal abuse continues then there will also be an additional automatic and minimum 10 PIM Misconduct penalty to start the game, if the verbal abuse still continues then there will also be an additional automatic and minimum 10 PIM Game Misconduct penalty to start the game which results in that player being unable to participate in that regular season or playoff game. The player with the automatic and minimum 10 PIM Game Misconduct penalty will also have an automatic and minimum one game suspension for a minimum of the next regular season or playoff game, if not longer.

Please note that physical abuse of the on or off ice officials will not be tolerated as per Hockey Canada Rule 9.6 Physical Harassment of Officials. If there is physical abuse of the on or off ice officials then the Calgary Police or Cochrane RCMP will be contacted in addition to any automatic and minimum suspensions or any greater than minimum suspensions for the player.

Please note that when the on or off ice officials check all of the players for their driver's licence and proof, it is to check that the players, skaters and goalies including all spare skaters and goalies, are eligible or ineligible. There will be no specific information from the driver's licence or proof that is written on the scoresheets other than possibly correcting the spelling of the players' names on the scoresheets. Each player will only be written down as eligible or ineligible under the Government of Alberta Restrictions Exemption Program on the scoresheets. Whether the players present proof of COVID vaccinations (two doses after October 25th, 2021), proof of negative COVID tests within 72 hours or proof of medical COVID vaccination exemptions, it will not be specifically written down on the scoresheets. The players will only be written down on the scoresheets as eligible or ineligible to participate in that regular season or playoff game.
 

Please note that the on or off ice officials, at their sole discretion, reserve the right to reject any driver's licence, or paper or electronic proof of COVID vaccinations (two doses after October 25th, 2021), or paper or electronic proof of negative COVID tests within 72 hours, or paper or electronic proof of medical COVID vaccination exemptions which they deem, at their sole discretion, to be fraudulent in any way. Such as, however, not limited to: driver's licence belongs to someone else, fraudulent paper or electronic proof of COVID vaccinations (two doses after October 25th, 2021), fraudulent paper or electronic proof of negative COVID tests within 72 hours, fraudulent paper or electronic proof of medical COVID vaccination exemptions. If the player is unable to present a driver's licence, or a paper or electronic proof of a COVID vaccination (two doses after October 25th, 2021), or a paper or electronic proof of a negative COVID test within 72 hours, or a paper or electronic proof of a medical COVID vaccination exemption that is accepted and not rejected by, at the sole discretion of, the on or off ice officials then that player is ineligible and will not be permitted to participate in that regular season or playoff game. If that player refuses to comply, even with a warning, and continues to try to play or continues to play, then unless that player stops trying to play or stops playing, that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory for that regular season or playoff game.


Please continue to check this Rule 7a. for any changes or updates especially if the Government of Alberta makes any changes or updates to its Restrictions Exemption Program.

 

Please note that all of the quoted statements in this Rule 7a. are from the Government of Alberta Restrictions Exemption Program website:

https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-public-health-actions.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

(as of May 1, 2022) The City of Calgary Vaccine Passport Bylaw 65M2021 Starting on September 23rd, 2021 along with the screenshot and the "Displaying signage" are not applicable until further notice, if any. The final date of the City of Calgary Vaccine Passport Bylaw 65M2021 was on February 8th, 2022. February 8th, 2022 was the final date that the CAHL - Calgary Adult Hockey League checked for the Mandatory Proof of COVID Vaccination (two doses after October 25th, 2021) or Mandatory Proof of Negative COVID Test Within 72 Hours or Proof of COVID Medical Exemption Requirement and Mandatory Driver's Licence Requirement under the City of Calgary Vaccine Passport Bylaw 65M2021.

 

 

(posted on Sep 29, 2021) The City of Calgary Vaccine Passport Bylaw 65M2021 Starting on September 23rd, 2021

 

Please note that this is not a CAHL/Calgary Adult Hockey League rule. The City of Calgary Bylaw 65M2021 is a bylaw that the CAHL/Calgary Adult Hockey League is legally mandated to enforce.

 

Please note that all of the quoted statements below are from the City of Calgary Bylaw website:

https://www.calgary.ca/csps/cema/covid19/safety/COVID-19-vaccine-bylaw-business.html

 

"COVID-19 - For businesses: Vaccine Passport Bylaw

The City of Calgary Vaccine Passport Bylaw 65M2021 requires many businesses and organizations to require proof of vaccination, recent negative COVID-19 test, or valid medical exemption letter to gain entry.
 

Does my business or organization need to check for proof of vaccination?

Starting on September 23, the following businesses, entities and events must require proof of vaccination, negative test result or a medical exemption letter:
 

Businesses

-Restaurants, including patios
-Nightclubs
-Casinos, Bingo Halls, VLT Lounges
-Entertainment and recreation centres, such as bowling, racing entertainment, arcades, billiards -halls, other similar entertainment
-Museums, art galleries
-Movie theatres

Events

-Conferences, meeting spaces, halls, and rented spaces
-Weddings and funerals held in public facilities where the facility maintains responsibility for adherence to these requirements
-Professional sporting or other performance events (spectators)
-Private social events held in public facilities where the facility maintains responsibility for adherence to these requirements

Recreation and fitness

-Recreation and fitness facilities
-Adult and youth (12-17) recreational sport groups (players and participants)"

 

"Displaying signage

Under the bylaw, business operators and organizations are required to display messaging in public entryways of the business. You can use your own signage, or download a pre-made sign below.

Failure to do so could result in a $200 fine."

 

Please note the screenshot below (please click the screenshot for the full size image) of all of the above quoted statements from the City of Calgary Bylaw website:

https://www.calgary.ca/csps/cema/covid19/safety/COVID-19-vaccine-bylaw-business.html

 

 

Please note the "Displaying signage" pre-made sign below from the City of Calgary Bylaw website:

https://www.calgary.ca/csps/cema/covid19/safety/COVID-19-vaccine-bylaw-business.html

 

https://www.calgary.ca/content/dam/www/csps/cema/documents/covid-19/Vaccine-Passport-Bylaw-Signage.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edge School Regulations

 

Rule 8a. (as of Oct 4, 2022) Edge School Regulations:

 

Please click here for the current Edge School Regulations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It is the policy of the Calgary Adult Hockey League that personal contact information such as, however not limited to, email addresses, phone numbers, or postal addresses are only disclosed on the Calgary Adult Hockey League Web site if there is consent to do so. Information such as, however not limited to, your name, jersey number, position, team, Calgary Adult Hockey League stats, career highlights, performance, performance descriptions, penalties, suspensions, and results, will be disclosed on the Calgary Adult Hockey League Web site. You may also be included in any hockey pictures that may be displayed on the Calgary Adult Hockey League Web site; on any advertisements such as, however not limited to, banners, boxes, pictures, for the Calgary Adult Hockey League on any other Web sites and any publications such as, however not limited to, magazines, newsletters, newspapers, flyers and any other printed or non-printed material; and on any materials, that may be given to anyone, displayed anywhere and anytime for any length of time, such as, however not limited to, various promotional items, papers, pamphlets, flyers, brochures, cards, business cards, binders, posters, photos, pictures, portfolios, post cards, flyers, and any other items; and there shall be no compensation of any kind, financial or otherwise. You may opt in and disclose additional personal information, at your own discretion, on your individual player profile page such as, however not limited to, height, weight, shoots/catches, and hometown.

 

We use your personal information to communicate with you. We may send certain mandatory service communications such as, however not limited to, confirmations, payment reminders, updates, and any information on Calgary Adult Hockey League related issues.


We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We will only disclose your personal information to third parties:
 

a. As required by the, if applicable, insurance provider for Calgary Adult Hockey League.

 

b. Where you have given us your consent to disclose your personal information for a designated purpose.

 

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We encourage you to read this privacy policy carefully and to check back periodically as we may occasionally update this privacy policy. When we update this privacy policy, we will also add a date of when it was updated at the bottom of the privacy policy. Your participation in Calgary Adult Hockey League or use of Calgary Adult Hockey League Web site constitutes your agreement to this privacy policy and any updates. Please note that this privacy policy does not apply to the practices of companies or Web sites which are not owned or controlled by Calgary Adult Hockey League.

 

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Incident Communication Protocol

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