NSHA 2009

NATIONAL STREET HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

HOSTED BY EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP,  NJ

 

 

DATES:         April 27  – MAY 3th             DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: APRIL 10TH 2009

 

DIVISIONS:              A&B-PENGUIN,      A&B-BEAVER,        A&B-CADET,          FRESHMAN

AGE:                          (7-9 YRS)                   (10-12 YRS)               (13-15YRS)                (16-19 YRS)

ELIGIBILITY:         JANUARY 1, 2009 the player’s age on this date determines what level he is eligible to compete in.  Proof of age is MANDATORY Birth certificates are required (Photo copies will be accepted).

 

TEAMS:                    Each team must have a minimum of 11 and a maximum of 18 players. Players may only play for one team in the same division.

                                    Each team will play a minimum of 3 games with the opportunity to advance to the quarterfinals, semi-finals, and finals.

 

ENTRY FEE:           $450.00 per team, Make checks payable to EHTSHA:

 Send payment to Ken Bergeron 15 Winners Court, EHT. NJ 08234

 

PRIZES:                    There will be Team Trophies for the Champions and runner-ups both in A & B divisions; the champions and runner-up in each division will receive individual Trophies.

 

RULES:                     We draw your attention to the following rules in particular.

 

1)      FIGHTING is forbidden at any time during, after or in between games. First offense is a Major penalty and a game misconduct and suspension from the following game. Second offense is expulsion from the tournament.

a.      EXCEPTION in the Freshman Division one fight and the player or coach is expelled from the tournament.

2)      Body Checking will not be allowed

3)      No Aluminum Sticks are permitted, sticks must be street hockey or ABS

 

PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT:          1) Matching shirts properly numbered.

                                    2) Matching shin pads worn on the outside of clothing.

4)      Elbow Pads are recommended.

5)      Gloves must be some type of Street Hockey or Ice Hockey glove, no garden gloves or bike gloves will be permitted.

6)      Protective cups are optional but recommended.

7)      Helmets and Face guards are mandatory for all levels.

8)      Goalies must wear a facemask with a helmet or back skull plate, goalie pads, chest protector, and protective cup.

PLAYERS NOT HAVING THE PROPER EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PLAY.

 

INFORMATION:     Contact Ken Bergeron @ 609-377-7688     (E-Mail   Thor22@comcast.net)

                                    Rink 609-927-5213

 

NSHA TOURNAMENT RULES

 

1.      Points a team will receive 10 pts for a win, 7 pts for up to a 7 goal differential, and 3 points for a shut out for a maximum of 20 pts. A team will receive 5 pts for a tie.

2.      In the round robin games a coin flip at the beginning of each game will determine the home team, the home team will have choice of goal defended and players bench. When the Quarterfinals start the higher seated team has choice of goal defended and players bench.

3.      If a tie occurs in any of the quarter, semi, of finals, a sudden death ten-minute overtime will be played until there is a winner.

4.      Periods- 3 periods 10 minutes each with clock stopping. Clock will run any time a goal differential of eight (8) is reached.

5.      Ties for positioning in the playoff rounds are broken as follows, Head to Head, Goals   against, Goals for.

6.      There will be 1 time-out per game allowed. And 1 in Over-time

7.      No player may be added to the roster once it is turned in at registration.

8.      If games are running behind the next game will start 5 minutes after the preceding game.

9.      Icing will be from the defensive dots.

10.                         Two line passes and lobs are permitted.

11.                         Games will be played with a delayed off sides in effect.

12.                         Gloves must be Street Hockey or Ice Hockey gloves No garden or bike gloves.

13.                         Elbow pads and protective cups are recommended but not required.

14.                         All calls by the referee will be final. All protests must be made before play is continued.

15.                         Sticks No aluminum sticks will be permitted, sticks must be street hockey or ABS

16.                         Penalties minor 1 minute, Major 3 Minutes and Misconduct 5 Minutes.

17.                         Fighting will not be tolerated-1st fight = game misconduct and next game suspension, 2nd fight= exclusion from the tournament (EXCEPTION: Freshmen 1st fight exclusion from the tournament).

18.                         Three minor penalties= exclusion from the remainder of that game.

19.                         Conduct of Players, Coaches, and Fans: Abusive language by a player, coach or fan towards a referee, opposing player, another spectator, or any tournament official will not be tolerated. The guilty party will be asked to leave the premises, if they refuse penalties will be give to the team in question, or possibly forfeit the team out of the tournament with no refund.

20.                         Forfeits, if a team receives a forfeit they will receive a minimum of 14 points, and possibly more to be determined by tournament officials.

21.                         There will be a 10-minute forfeit time.

22.                         Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.

23.                        The NSHA committee will strictly enforce these rules.

24.                         NEW RULE to qualify as a B-team for towns that have one team not entering the A division. (1) you must only have four players of the older age of that division 9’s 12’s 15’s year olds. Or (2) you must play in at least three prior tournaments this season to be evaluated to compete as a B-team.