B.A.H.A.
Rules and Regulations
“No refunds
or credits for any reason
a credit for the following
season may be possible
Play at your own risk
Official Abuse
There is zero tolerance for official abuse on or off the ice. This includes yelling from the bench about calls,
etc. Penalties for abuse, verbal or otherwise, are as follows:
Fighting
Instigating penalties will be strongly enforced
Players will be ejected from game; suspended 1 game
Remove your helment or other players during game - 5 min & game
By rule a single person fighting penalty can be given with only 1 ejection.
2nd offense - ejected from game and suspended from league*
Off-ice offense - league ejection
Any person that is third man in or comes off the bench will be ejected from the game.
Do not try to help break up any scuffles or fights ! It will
cost you games !!!!
Any off ice fights include automatic league ejection*. We reserve the right to suspend,
eject or refuse play to anyone for any discipline issue, with no credit or refund.
All game ejections are subject to additional games !!!
Contact/Checking/Other Penalties
Officially B.A.H.A. is a no checking league. However, this is hockey and light contact may happen in corners
and in front of the net; checking is not allowed. Open ice hits are an automatic penalty.
see rule book
Any check - not allowed 2 - 4 min or 5 min & game
Check from BEHIND - min penalty is 2:00 & 10:00 but most likley will be 5min &
game ejection PLUS +
head first 5 & game no exception !
Any intent to injure - 5 min. plus game ejection and a possible league ejection*
Crosscheck from behind - 5 min. plus game ejection -- arms extended with stick to player ON BOARDS OR
IN TO NET
- (2nd off. league ejection)
If this penalty is given to the same player twice, on the second time he will
be removed from the league for the remainder of the season or till we have a meeting to discuss his conduct with a 5 game
min suspension
Butt End or an attempt to - 5min . plus game ejection
Kneeing or an attempt to Knee - 5 min. plus game ejection
Reaching a total of 8 penalty minutes or more - game ejection
Ejection is on the start of the 8th min
(10 min. misconduct rule does not fall under in this rule except in 3rd period)
30 minutes or more in penalties is a game suspension
45 minutes or more in penalties is a league ejection
Physical play will be called close
ANY CONTACT TO THE HEAD WILL BE CALLED !!!!
ALL GAME EJECTIONS WILL BE REVIEWED & MAY ADD ADDITIONAL GAMES !!!!!!!!!!!
*League Ejection/Suspension
League ejections are a serious matter. Upon ejection the player will be advised, in writing or email, of a
date in which the hockey directors and board members will review the player’s conduct. If the player
fails to attend the review, they will be automatically ejected from the league with no further review or consideration for
further play.
If you are ejected from the league you are no longer allowed in the arena during B.A.H.A. functions and you must submit a letter to the league if you wish to request reinstatement for the next season.
Forfeitures
If a team does not have enough players at game time, the team short of players automatically forfeits and will suffer a
loss in the standings. A team may play with 4 players if they feel the team has a chance to win without forfeiting. Teams
short of players may only borrow enough players to reach a total of 7 overall. A game may be played with substitute players
from other B.A.H.A. teams only - NO EXCEPTIONS. If you use players not on your team you forfeit. If your game starts with
borrowed players and your team shows later, it is still considered a loss. No players outside of the league are
allowed on the ice - absolutely no exceptions. You can not let friends, family, etc. fill in for you or be on the ice at any
time due to fairness of all players and for waiver/legal issues. This is a league not a “pick-up” game.
Any forfeiture will automatically become a scrimmage game with no referees and be 3 - 20 minute run time periods.
Goalie
Goalie sub is only allowed when rostered goaltender is not able to play, sub goalie must be approved by the
league, must be a member of the league & should be set by the league to play in the open game slot. If not a current member goalie must be set by the league.
Goalie must be a member of BAHA unless goalie is pre-approved by the league.
Rostered goalie is not allowed to skate as a player unless replaced by a rostered skater from the same team
with league approval.
If rostered goalie skates as a forward player with out be replaced by a roster player in net the game is a
forfeit .
Goalie can not be sub for in the playoffs unless pre-approved by the league . If sub goalie is used
sub goalie must play in all remaining playoff games for the team in which he was a sub & can not play for any team that
is or was in the playoffs if so sub team will forfeit & be out of the playoffs
League will add a goalie as need to insure games can be played.
2 min penalty to team using a goalie other than there own if league is not notified before game day
Mercy Rule
If a team is up by 5 points or more during the last 5 minutes of play in the 3rd period we will play run time.
The clock will run as long as the lead stays 5 or more until the period is over. In addition, if a team is up by 10 points
or more at any time, the clock will run. when playing in the 10 or more mercy rule all minor penalty's against the team with
the lead will be a penalty shot & the clock will run at all times until score is within 4 points or less.
Playoffs
We are using a 6 team format this season. There are no divisions. Standings are set by points. Top 4 teams
go to playoffs: 1st round - 1 vs. 4 & 2 vs. 3
Win - 2 points Loss - 0 points
Shoot-out win - 2 points Shoot-out loss - 1 point
If two teams have the same number of points, positions will be determined by the team who won the most games
in regular season first, if still tied it will be head to head.
Game ties
Games that end in a tie will go into a shoot out (regular season games) The
stats show this game as a tie.
It will be a 3 player per team shoot out - if still tied after 3 it will go to 3 player sudden death.
Each team will have a min of 1 turn each in sudden death shoot out.
Winner will receive 2 points, the loser receives 1 point.
1st round off playoffs are 5 min over time & then a shoot out -no tie in playoff games
The Alpine Cup Championship game is a 13 minute + period sudden death. then it will be
based on ice time avalible either more overtime or a possible shootout
this will be decided by BAHA only
Stats/Goals/Assists/Clock
We strive to post stats weekly if possible. Goals and assists are given by on ice officials only. Do not go
to the score keeper for additions or changes, see the officials. You must wear the jersey assigned to you or your stats
will not be recorded.
**We post stats as a perk to the players of BAHA. We have no gain in this and stat discrepancies
are not open to discussion**
Clock or scoring concerns should be reported to the officials. Yelling at the time keeper falls under “official
abuse” and may result in a penalty. Time and scores on the boards are checked frequently according to the stat sheets.
Due to the accuracy in written record keeping, there may be a slight delay in posting scores on the boards.
Jerseys
You must wear the jersey assigned to you on opening night for statistical reasons. We go by the number on
the jerseys when keeping stats, not names. Wearing another jersey can cause confusion for the referee and the statistician.
If you play in any other jersey, no stats will be credited to you for that game. The cost of any jersey
upgrades or logos are the responsibility of the team and must be approved by the league director.
fee of $265 to use the name or logo of a Buss. or company
DELAY OF GAME - called as USA HOCKEY rules
Misc.
No refunds or credits for any reason.
- We play “blue line” icing.
- No beer in Pelham Civic Complex per management.
- B.A.H.A. and the Pelham Civic Complex are not responsible for injuries or personal property while on premises.
All players must sign a waiver before stepping on the ice.
- Must play a minimum of six games to play in the playoffs.
- All players on the Championship Team that have played 6 or more games will have their names engraved on the
“Alpine Memorial Cup.”
- We strongly suggest any players wear a mouthpiece and face cage.
- All sponsorships are paid directly to BAHA.
- All league decisions and reviews are final. Any and all conduct is subject to league review for disciplinary
action
No long roller hockey pants !!!
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If you are ejected from a game for shooting the puck at a offical you will be removed from
the league until further notice -you can be ejected for this by a ON or OFF ICE league offical
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THIS IS UP TO THE OFFICAL EVEN IF YOU ACT LIKE YOU DID NOT
MEAN TO. IF WE FEEL YOU SHOT THE PUCK AT A OFFICAL YOU WILL BE GONE FROM THE LEAGUE !!!!!!!
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PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!!!!!
There are no substitute players or fill-ins. This is not a drop in league.
**NOTE**
RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REFLECT ATTITUDE & PLAY IN ORDER TO MAKE BAHA SAFE & FUN FOR EVERYONE. BAHA
follows USA HOCKEY rule but BAHA IS NOT A USA HOCKEY SANCTIONED LEAGUE
KNOW THE RULES USA HOCKEY HAVE CHANGED DRAMATICALLY!
If you have not read the rules in the last year you don't know them !!!!!
Unless noted it will be played or called as USA HOCKEY rules
* note BAHA is not a USA HOCKEY sanctioned league
Through the new standard of rules enforcement, our game, much like the National Hockey League, will continue
to allow the opportunity for improved skill development and a more positive hockey environment for all participants. The mission
of BAHA is clear; through this new initiative a greater emphasis will be placed on skating, puck possession and the proper
use of the body to establish position and a competitive advantage.
The goal of the enforcement standard is to reduce restraining infractions in the game and not to remove
legal body checking or body contact. A hard body check or using body contact/position (non-checking classifications) to gain
a competitive advantage over the opponent should not be penalized as long as it is performed within the rules.
The principles of this new enforcement standard include the following:
- The use of the stick will be limited to only playing the puck.
- The stick will not be allowed to in any way impede a player’s progress.
- The use of a free hand/arm will not be allowed to grab or impede a player’s progress.
- Players who use their physical skills and/or anticipation and have a positional advantage shall not lose
that advantage as a result of illegal acts by the opponent.
- Players will be held accountable for acts of an intimidating or dangerous nature.
Enforcement Standard – These penalties are to be called with very strict enforcement
HOOKING
- A player cannot use his/her stick against an opponent’s body (puck carrier or non-puck carrier)
to gain a positional advantage. Examples include:
- tugs or pulls on the body, arms or hands of the opponent which allows for the space between the players
to diminish
- placing the stick in front of the opponent’s body and locking on – impeding the opponent’s
progress or causing a loss of balance.
- stick on the hand/arm that takes away the ability for the opponent to pass or shoot the puck with a normal
amount of force
TRIPPING
- A player cannot use his/her stick on the legs or feet of an opponent in a manner that would cause a loss
of balance or for them to trip or fall. Examples include:
- placing the stick in front of the opponent’s legs for the purpose of impeding progress, even if
on the ice, with no effort to legally play the puck
- placing the stick between the legs of the opponent (can opener/corkscrew) that causes a loss of balance
or impedes the progress of the opponent.
HOLDING
- A player cannot wrap his/her arms around an opponent or use a free hand to clutch, grab or hold the stick,
jersey or body on the opponent in a manner that impedes their progress. Examples include:
- wrapping one or both arms around the opponent along the boards in a manner that pins them against the
boards and prevents them from playing the puck or skating
- grabbing the opponent’s body, stick or sweater with one or both hands
- using a free arm/hand
to restrain or impede the opponent’s progress
INTERFERENCE
- A player cannot use his/her body (“pick” or “block”) to impede the progress of
an opponent with no effort to play the puck, maintain normal foot speed or established skating lane. Examples include:
- intentionally playing the body of an opponent who does not have possession or possession and control
of the puck.
- using the body to establish a ”pick” or “block” that prevents an opponent from
being able to chase a puck carrier
- reducing foot speed or changing an established skating lane for the purpose of impeding an opponent from
being able to chase a puck carrier
Allowed Actions
- a player is entitled to the ice he/she occupies as long as they are able to maintain their own foot speed
and body position between opponent and puck
- players are allowed to compete for body position using their strength and balance in front of the goal
or along the boards
SLASHING
- The use of the stick will be limited to only playing the puck. Any stick contact, as a result
of a slashing motion, to the hands/ arms or body of the opponent will be strictly penalized. In addition, hard slashes to
the upper portion of the stick (just below the hands) of an opponent, with no attempt to legally play the puck, shall also
be penalized.
OTHER INFRACTIONS
In addition to the above mentioned enforcement standards, all other infractions, including contact to
the head, checking from behind, cross checking, high sticking and roughing (including late avoidable checks) shall be penalized
to a strict enforcement standard.
CONCLUSION
B.A.H.A. Officials shall enforce a strict penalty
standard according to the guidelines that have been established.
Players
are expected to compete within the playing rules.
* NOT - BAHA
is not a USA HOCKEY sanctioned league
