TIER II BYLAWS

 

Tier II Board

Each team will designate one active player as a team representative.  A team may also designate one alternate team representative.  These designations are in effect for one (1) season.  In voting matters only one vote may be cast for a team.  Only the team representative or the alternate may cast the vote.  The team representative and alternate designations can only be changed during the course of the season if the current designee is no longer playing.

Tier II shall designate a league president.  The term shall be in effect for one (1) season.  The league president shall be approved by a majority of the team representatives. The president shall preside over all team representative meetings.  The league president can only vote in the case of a tie.

Board meetings are open to all Tier II players.

Board meetings shall be scheduled as needed.

Roster Adjustments

Roster adjustments must be approved by a majority of the team representatives.  In the case of a tie, the Tier II president may cast the deciding vote.

A team representative can petition for a roster adjustment at any time in the course of the season if:

A.                 they have twelve (12) or fewer skaters who have paid their team fees.

            B.                 they can prove that they have less than ten (10) skaters in attendance on a “regular” basis.

A team representative can petition for a roster adjustment on the basis of competitive adjustment only prior to the season and the half way point of the season.

All teams losing players either from injury or no-shows will be entitled to pick up new players only by the following method.  There will be a committee formed at the start of each session by the board, consisting of one (1) representative of each team.

This committee will review all changes in player personnel.  If a player is lost, the team representative will contact this committee and present his choice of player to fill the vacated position.  This committee will review this request and determine if the player is suitable as a replacement.  Three (3) votes are required to approve the new player and the affected team cannot vote.

If this method is not followed, the violating team will forfeit all games in which the disputed player participates, until he is removed.  If the player is not removed after direction from the committee, the team will be asked to leave the league without any refund of player fees.

This motion will bind any player who participates in this league.

USA Hockey Association membership registration and insurance are mandatory.

One Game Only Roster Adjustments

No players can be temporarily (1 game) added to a team’s roster if that team has at least ten (10) of its skaters (excluding goaltender) in attendance for the game.

If a team has less than ten (10) original skaters in attendance for a game then they may bring their roster up to ten (10).  The team representative on the opposing team, prior to the game, must approve each “add-on” player.  The approval of roster additions in this manner shall have duration of one (1) game only.  Add-ons must be registered Tier II players. Active Tier I skaters may not skate out during Tier II league play.

No one under eighteen (18) years of age may play in the Tier II league.

Discipline

Each team’s representative shall also serve on a discipline committee.  Tier II referees or team representatives may ask that a player’s on ice or ice arena conduct be reviewed by the discipline committee.  The discipline committee shall have all subpoena privilege and latitude in disciplining players.  A majority vote is required.

Fees

Each team shall pay a team fee which will be based upon the number of players on the team required to cover normal ice charges plus the fees for referees.  In addition, each team will be assessed a $100/year charge to cover normal replacement for goalie gear usage.

Rules and Regulations

USA Hockey rules shall be followed except:

MINOR PENALTY:  Because we play with a running clock, a minor penalty shall result in three (3) minutes in the penalty box.

Anytime the goalie has control of the puck, a player will not attempt to play the puck whether there is a whistle or not.

FIGHTING:  Fighting will not be tolerated.  Players shall be eliminated from the game with an additional three (3) game suspension for the first infraction.  Should there be a second infraction, the player shall be suspended from the league for the remainder of the session.

SLAP SHOTS:  Slap shots are not permitted in Tier II.  A slap shot shall be considered any shot where the stick completely leaves the ice before making contact with the puck.  Violation of this rule shall result in a minor penalty.

HIGH STICKING:  High sticking is not permitted at any time. High sticking will be any stick play above the waist, intentional or not. A high stick in traffic shall result in the player receiving a minor penalty, if intentional a major penalty. A high stick in open ice will result in a face-off in the offending team’s zone.

DANGEROUS PLAY:  Out of control play will not be tolerated.  Any player attempting to skate beyond his skill level in a fashion potentially dangerous to others shall receive a minor penalty.  Interpretation of this rule is left to the discretion of the referee.

GAME SUSPENSION:  Any player receiving three (3) minor penalties during a game is automatically ejected for the remainder of that game.  Any major penalty will result in a suspension for the rest of that game and the next three (3) games.  Two (2) major penalties in a session will result in suspension for the rest of the Rusty Blades season.

OFF SIDES:  Will be called from the blue line. Delayed off sides will be called as it is addressed in the new AHAUS rules.  The tag up will apply.