Rink Policies

  • The ESSC rents all outdoor rinks from private facilities. As tenants, players must respect the standards and rules of each facility:
     
    • Alcohol consumption and smoking is prohibited on or around the rink, or in the parking lots. Offending players are subject to the ESSC Facility fine policy, by-law fines from the City, or removal from ESSC Leagues.
    • Public urination is illegal and players are expected to use the washroom facilities provided if the occasion should arise.
    • All public by-laws apply when using the rinks; including excessive noise or music, offensive language, littering, etc.
    • Be respectful to homeowners, community residents or anyone else who is sharing the rink or surrounding area.
    • Players are responsible for property damage they cause including surrounding houses, cars or property.
       
  • Any player who causes the ESSC to receive a complaint regarding a field rented by the ESSC will receive a $100 fine and may be ejected from the League.

Game Times

  • Outdoor Street Hockey games start at the following times:
    • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Players should arrive at the rink 15 minutes before their scheduled game time to allow time to warm-up, change and stretch. 

Equipment

Equipment  Ball   Player 
Sticks		  Goalie
Sticks		 Goalie
Equipment		 Jerseys
Provided by the ESSC Yes No No No No
Required of Players No Yes Yes Yes Yes
  • The Games Coordinator (GC) will bring official game ball(s) to the rink, including warm-up balls.
    • For Street Hockey Leagues, the ESSC uses liquid-filled mylec street hockey balls.
  • Players are required bring their own sticks. 
    • There are no restrictions on player or goalie sticks in the Street Hockey Leagues.
  • Players are permitted to wear hockey gloves and other protective equipment. See the full rule book for further details.
  • Goalies are required to bring their own goalie equipment and stick.
    • Goalie pads must meet the 34" x 11.5" requirement. GC's have the right to measure a goalie's pads and request removal if they do not meet the size standard.
  • Players are required to bring both a light and dark shirt or jersey to the game each week.
    • Teams will decide at the gym which team is dark and which team is light for the game.