5 on 5  Men's Basic Rules (Big Rink)
If not stated below, all WBHL Summer Ball Hockey rules will apply.

-Games are played with 5 players on the playing surface.

If a team pulls the goalie or plays without a goalie an extra player may be added to the floor.
-CSA Approved Helmet & Hockey gloves required
-Flooring in effect all game.
-Floating Blue Line in effect
-Games are 2, 12 minute Periods running time. The last minute is stop time if within 3 goals.

Gold Medal game will be two 15 minute halves and Bronze will be two 10 minute halves.
- 1 Minute Intermissions
- Teams are permitted 1, 30 second timeout per game.
- Full Slap shots are permitted
-There is no overtime in Round Robin
-All minor penalties are 2 minutes in length.
-2 minute minor penalty for wearing non tournament Jersey's. (Goalies not included)
-Fighting or any intent to injure another player will result in automatic ejection from the tournament.
-10 minute misconduct penalties in the last 10 minutes of a game will result in a 1 game suspension.
-A 5 minute major penalty is an automatic game ejection. If in the last 5 minutes, a 1 game suspension will occur.
-Verbal abuse of an official will not be tolerated and will be dealt with in a harsh manner.
-In the event of overtime in the playoffs, the teams will play 5 on 5 for 6 or 7.5 minutes of running time with last minute stop time.

If still tied, a 3 player shootout will take place with the higher ranked team choice

of who shoots first.  The team must go through the entire roster before shooting a second time.

Players in the penalty box at the end of overtime are not eligible for the shootout.
-Jerseys must be returned to captains after your last game.
-No refunds for entry fees
-The only participants permitted to play in the tournament are players on the official drafted rosters and backup roster pool if applicable to replacement criteria.
-Drafted goaltenders are the only players permitted to play in the goalie position.
-Goalies may not play as an attacker. Once teams are drafted, rosters are final. No trades are permitted.

If a goalie is injured during the tournament , teams can use one of the players listed on the backup waiver pool or use one of their regular players as an emergency previously agreed by captains if the backup goalie from backup pool has not yet arrived at rink.

If an attacking player refuses to play for their drafted team or is a no show, they may be replaced with a player of reasonable replacement  with a player that majority of captain agree upon. Once replaced, the original player is no longer eligible to participate. Once a player plays or dresses for 1 game, replacements are not permitted. (this includes injuries)

Players ages 14-15 must have parental consent and must wear full face protection to participate in the tournament. Min age is 14. Females are permited to participate however no gender restrictions apply on the playing surface or rosters.

No refunds will be issued after specified date on website and registration form. No exceptions including injuries prior to the tournament.

A Tie in standings between 2 teams will be decided by the following:
1.Most wins during round robin
2.Head to Head
3.Overall +/- Rating
4.Least goals against Overall
5.Most Goals for Overall
6.Three player Shootout between the teams which are still equal.

If three or more teams have the same record in the group after completion of the round-robin, then their ranking is determined by the higher number of points in a special standing composed

just from the results of their head-to-head (mutual) games. If the number of points is equal between the teams in this special standing just from the results of their head-to-head (mutual)

games, then the following tie breaking criteria applies (with no secondary return to the head-to-head results):
1.Overall +/- Rating
2.Overall Least goals against
3 Overall Most goals for
4. Three player Shootout between the teams which are still equal.