1.  Remove your teammate for 5 minutes
2.  If behavior hasn’t improved after the 5 minutes, remove from game
3.  GC is obligated to step in and handle the situation accordingly

• In any game, should you receive a -1 rating from BOTH the GC and your opponent, your team will automatically lose 1 point in the standings.
• If the above happens a second time, you will lose another point in the standings AND automatically default/forfeit your next game.  Your team will not be allowed to play and we will find a replacement team for your opponent.
• If it happens a third time, your team will be ejected from the league.  There are no refunds for teams who are ejected from the league. 
• At any time the SSC may penalize or suspend a team or player for unsporting actions regardless of the ratings given by your opponents or the GC.

- REC Divisions: Sportsmanship ratings will be combined with the game result for total points in the standings. The sportsmanship ratings you receive from the GC and your opponent will be added to the points your team was awarded for the win, tie or loss.

For example: a team who wins the game and gets three +1 ratings will receive a total of 5 points. Another example would be a team who tied the game and got one 0 rating and one +1 rating. This team would get a total of 2 points. The lowest score a team could receive would be a -4. This would occur when a team loses the game, gets three -1 ratings and also loses a point for getting two or more -1 ratings in one game.

- ALL Other Divisions:  A team's ranking in the standings is determined first by the number of games you have won, tied or lost. A team gets 2 points for a win, 1 for a tie and 0 for a loss. Tiebreakers will be determined by sportsmanship ratings then points differential.

- For full sportsmanship policy, click here

1.  If during the game you have an unresolved concern with the other team, address the issue respectfully with the GC
2.  If at the end of the game you are required to make known any unresolved issues or concerns regarding the game with the opponent’s captain and the GC.  At this time you must give the other team a spirit rating for the game.
3.  If rate your opponent a ‘-1’, you are required to submit a formal complaint online by 5 PM the day.  Click here.  If you choose not to submit a report, the rating will be changed to a ‘0’.

The captain of the team who was issued the complaint will receive feedback from the SSC based on comments from the GC and/or the opponent.  This will be kept on file to compare any future complaints against the same team or player. At the SSC's sole discretion, the player or team may receive either:

-          a warning;
-          a game misconduct;
-          a league ejection

• No outdoor shoes
• No drinking or smoking on school property
• Respect the facility staff and equipment 
• Do not warm up (shoot balls) in the hallway or change rooms.
• DON'T LEAVE GARBAGE IN THE GYM. Take your water bottles, tape, etc to a garbage can.
• Please do not wear 'marking' soles (most often black or dark soled shoes) or drag the nets on the floor. Most facilities will terminate our rental privileges if the floors are damaged in any way. 
• Any player or team who causes The Club to get a complaint may be removed from the league.

• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled game time.
• Total floor time is 60 minutes. The clock starts at the scheduled game time and teams should warm-up for no more than 5 minutes. Your game must end exactly when the next one is scheduled to begin, regardless of what time your game actually started.
• Games consist of two 25-minute periods, with a 5 minute intermission
• In regular season games, ties are allowed - no overtime or shoot-outs.
• The clock does not stop for any reason as each game must end on time.

• All teams will qualify for 2 playoff games, held in weeks 8 and 9
• Only the top 4 teams will play for league champs
• In playoffs, tied games will be broken as follows:
• A shoot-out:  3 players from each team get to take a penalty shot. One of 3 shooters from each team needs to be female. After three shots each, the team with the most goals wins.  If the score remains tied, each team alternates shooters until the tie is broken per pair of shooters.
• Teams are accountable for their actions in playoffs and are expected to maintain a high level of sportsmanship.
  • If a team receives two -1 ratings in a playoff game they automatically lose the game
  • If both teams receive two -1 ratings in a playoff game they automatically lose the game and do not continue to play in the finals.

• Games Coordinators (GCs) are SSC employees, they are not trained referees.  They are there to encourage sportsmanlike play and to help to keep the games running smoothly.   If players are not calling their own fouls the GC reserves the right to step in and call these fouls.
• If no GC is present at the game, players must keep time and score during the game.  Captains should confirm the score often during a game, after each goal, at half time and at the end of the game.  Any discrepancies must be dealt with at the game so that the captains report the same score to the SSC the following day by noon.  This can be done by phone 429-4263 or by email at scores@edmontonsportsclub.com.  Teams also report their sportsmanship for their opponent at this time.

• Game facilitator:
  • Pre-Game Intros – the GC will call in both captains for introductions, define the goalie crease, and provide facility or league updates and other special notes.
  • Managing the Time – the GC will start the clock at the scheduled start time and manage the time for the remainder of the game.
  • Keeping Score – the GC will keep track of the score. Please confirm the final score with the GC before leaving the gym.
  • Between Games – the GC will act as a ‘mediator’ for the captains between the games for any discussions regarding play or sportsmanship.  The GC will also provide feedback to both teams at this time.
  • Disputed Goals:  If there is a disagreement as to whether a 'goal' has been scored, a decision must be made quickly.  A player from the team who was 'scored' against should confirm whether any of his/her teammates saw the ball go in.  The GC will decide if the teams cannot agree.
• Help make the game Fun and Safe:
  • Call penalties when needed.
  • Eject players who are a threat to the fun or safety of their opponents - the GC is obligated by the SSC to step in and assign a game misconduct if warranted by a player's actions. A GC cannot allow a player to continue who is jeopardizing the safety of other players. 
  • Provide constructive and positive feedback to the players throughout the game.
• Game Reports to the SSC:
  • At the conclusion of each game, the GC completes the Game Report. This includes: the scores, sportsmanship ratings, notes on significant penalties, recommendations on suspensions or contacting teams about their play.
  • A major focus of their report and the ratings they give each team is based on how well the team adjusted their style of play in the second half, after hearing the feedback at half-time.
• What the GC does NOT do:
  • The GC is not a trained referee. Therefore, they will not "referee" the game - the players are expected to respect to their opponents, the GC and play by the rules of their sport.

• EACH PLAYER MUST BRING A WHITE AND DARK SHIRT TO EACH GAME. THERE IS NO EXCEPTION TO THIS RULE. Teams will them decide at the gym who is wearing white and who is wearing dark.
• The facilities provide the nets.  The SSC provides sticks, balls, goalie masks and goalie sticks.   All equipment provided at the facilities MUST BE returned to their appropriate locations so that the teams playing after you can find it.
• Protective Gear:  Players can opt to wear protective gear, this includes:  shin pads (soccer shin pads only, not ice hockey), workman gloves, mouth guards and/or eyewear.  We do not make the equipment mandatory because past history has shown players who wear protective gear tend to play more aggressively than those who don't. Hockey and ball hockey gloves are not allowed.
• Legal and Illegal Equipment:
• Goalies:
  • Legal – glove, blocker, mask, chest protector, cup, hockey pants, goalie stick with wooden shaft/plastic blade, shin pads, or any style of goal pad (leather or synthetic) as long as they conform to the new size restrictions.  Pads may not be taller than 34 inches or wider (at there widest point) than 11.5 inches.
  • Goalies with non-conforming pads will not be allowed to play in the game. The SSC will have 1 set of conforming pads at each facility for use. A team whose goalie shows up with non-conforming pads will have their Sportsmanship Rating for the game automatically start at '0' rather than +1.
  • Goalie Sticks: All goalie sticks must be the two piece floor hockey variety (wood shaft, plastic paddle and blade).
  • Illegal – wooden blade on stick, goalies pads with extra “butterfly add-on”
• Players:
  • Legal: 
  • Only DOM brand sticks are allowed to be used in SSC Floor Hockey Leagues.  These are fiberglass or plastic shaft (must be hollow) style sticks and have a plastic blade.  The DOM Elite or DOM Street Thunder can be purchased at United Cycle (433-1181).  The DOM Vision stick is NOT PERMITTED
  • Illegal:
  • Any sticks that are not DOM brand sticks
  • Any style Hockey, Floor Hockey, or Lacrosse Players glove.
  • Sticks may have inserts but the player must be able to prove that the stick is hollow (e.g. a hole in the shaft, removable insert, hole in the insert).

• Team jerseys:  Teams may also pick their own unique color to wear in the games (NOT black or white) - in this case, they do not need to bring an alternate shirt to the game.
• Ball In Play:  All areas (wall, ceiling) are 'live'.  The only exceptions are if a ball is dumped into an area that is not considered part of the playing floor. Icing and off-sides are not in effect.
• Face-Offs:  The ball must hit the floor before a player can play the ball on a face-off.
• The Bench – Please keep your body and stick out of the playing area. Please store your bags, coats, etc. safely out of the way.
• Changing On The Fly - If changing on the fly, players must be fully off the playing area before their replacement goes on.
• Crease Area: The crease area will be confirmed by the GC with the captains prior to the start of the game.  A standard crease size is the width of the goals and 4’ deep.  An offensive player may enter the crease to get the ball but may NOT stand in the crease area if the ball isn’t there.  If a player is standing in the crease, the goalie may NOT contact the player; it is the GC’s job to tell that player to move.
• Goalie Possession:  If a goalie gains possession, they can: 
  • Use their stick and pass the ball immediately or
  • Pick up the ball and drop it over their net to their own player; his/her team now has 3 seconds to put the ball in play.  The opposing team may shadow the movement of the player with the ball but MUST NOT cross the goal line in pursuit of the ball until a 3 count has been given. 
• Kicking the Ball – A player can’t score by kicking the ball or purposely directing it with their foot into the net.
• Net out of Position – If the net is moved during a play, the GC will decide whether to stop play and fix the net (applicable if there is potential for a goal to be scored) OR fix the net while the play continues (if the play has moved down court).
• Pulling the goalie for an extra player is not permitted.

• All players participating in SSC co-ed leagues are expected to play with respect and a "fun first" attitude. In floor hockey, there is an emphasis on the players to know the rules and manage their own actions on the floor.
• Respect your opponent and the GC
• Remember that everyone is here to have fun. Hockey can be an intense and physical sport however, the SSC floor hockey leagues must be a fun, non-threatening environment.
• Promote fun and safety throughout the game: yell "Corner!" when 2 players are running into the corner; yell "Goalie's ball" to prevent hacking at his hand; talk to your players who are not following the rules
• Conduct a good half-time meeting: talk to your team about your opponent; share these thoughts with the GC and opponent; listen carefully to the feedback about your team; relay this message to your players and ensure that these changes are happening throughout the second half
• At any time the GC or your opponent may request your name or a name of someone on your team to record on the game report sheet.  Providing a false name to the GC is a serious offense and will result in suspension from the SSC.
• Provide constructive feedback to the SSC as needed, regarding gym conditions, unsportsmanlike play, or helpful comments for the GC. This can be done via email or on the scores tab on the website.

• If a player commits an infraction, the player or his teammates are EXPECTED to call it. You can call an infraction by apologizing to your opponent and stepping back from the play. If you have illegally taken the ball because of an infraction, give the ball back to them and resume play.
• If the GC notices the same Infractions being repeated by a team or player, he/she is obligated to issue penalties (minor, major, game misconduct).

Minor – team calls own infraction - offending player spends 2 minutes off, team is not shorthanded.
Major – GC has to call infraction - offending player spends 2 minutes off, team is shorthanded
Game Misconduct – 2 major offenses in one game or a single violation of the zero tolerance policy, player is expected to leave the premises

• Gloved Pass - You cannot pass the ball to your teammate by directing the ball to them with your hands.  You may catch the ball, but you must drop the ball to the floor immediately.  Goalies are also restricted from throwing the ball to a teammate.
• Ball In the Corner - when two players are chasing the ball into the corner, the leading player must be given possession of the ball with the opponent standing at least a stick length away.  The opposing player must not approach for 3 seconds.
• Using the Body To Advance - a player cannot advance towards their opponent's goal by using their backside as a shield.
• Sliding – Players cannot slide to block a shot, but they can go down to one knee.  If any contact is made with an opponent, it is a penalty.
• Reaching Around - a player cannot reach around another player with their stick
• Going Over The Top - a player cannot impede an opponent's progress by hooking or slashing over top of their stick
• Lifting The Stick - a player is permitted one chance to 'lift' their opponents stick while they are receiving a pass or in possession of the ball; repeated attempts is an infraction. 
• Goalie - are not permitted to sweep their sticks around the side of the net
• Goalie High Sticks – Goalies will not be penalized while making a save, but the same rules apply while playing the ball with their stick.
  DO NOT HACK at the goalie while they are trying to gain possession of the ball.
• Goal Crease - Goalies must keep one foot in the crease at all times.
• Too many players - if a player comes onto the floor before their replacement has reached the bench and, especially if the player coming out has contacted the ball, an infraction should be called.
• Delay of Game - any player who purposely shoots the ball out of bounds or deliberately falls on a ball to stop play has committed an infraction.

   

• Penalties are more serious than Infractions. When a penalty occurs, the play MUST STOP and the player MUST serve time off.
• If a player commits a Penalty, the player or his teammates are EXPECTED to call it. However, if the player or his/her team does not call it, the GC can be expected to make the call.
• If the GC notices the same Penalty being repeated by multiple players on a team, he/she has the discretion to rectify the situation as appropriate (e.g. Stop game and talk to team OR calling a major the next incident).
• If a team calls an penalty against themselves and a goal is then scored on the same play, the goal will stand and the player will serve the penalty (ie. You can't stop a goal by taking a penalty).

• If a female player receives a minor penalty, she will serve it in the box, unless the team will become short-handed - in this case, a male will serve the penalty.
• If a female or male player receives a major penalty, they will always serve it in the box and the team is short handed. No team can play 2 players short due to penalties: If a team is already short players (e.g. A team is playing with 1 female, 2 males and a goalie), and the female receives a penalty (minor or major), an extra male player can serve the penalty, so that the team is not reduced to a goalie plus 2 players on the floor.
• If a female player receives a game misconduct, she will always serve the misconduct - even if the team has to play short-handed for the rest of the game.
• If a team is assessed a second major before the first one has expired it will begin when the first penalty is completed.  The player must sit off until his/her penalty commences.  The team does not play two men short.
• If one player from each team is serving a major penalty and a goal is scored, both players remain in the penalty box and serve the duration. The player only comes out if a Power Play goal has been scored.
• If a goalie gets a major, a player on the floor at the time will serve the penalty. If a goalie is ejected from the game, he/she will leave the gym and play must resume without a time-out to warm-up or equip a new goalie.

Office Location: 5110 97a Street, Suite 200 Edmonton, Alberta
Mailing Address: c/o Mailboxes, Etc: Box 312, 10654 Whyte Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6E 2A7
tel: (780) 429-GAME (4263) fax: (780) 434-9302 e-mail: info@edmontonsportsclub.com.