DWLL Women’s Non Contact Rules
The Game and Equipment
1. The game will be a maximum of 3- 15 minute periods, with a 3- minute rest between periods. Play will be straight time.
2. In the event of a tie in regulation time, there will be a sudden victory 5 minute overtime period (playoffs only). If no goal is scored, there will be a 5 player shoot out.
3. There will be a 5 second possession rule applied. This rule is waived if the player receives the ball on a breakaway with only the goaltender to beat.
4. All players must wear the same colored sweaters, issued by the League.
5. Helmets and gloves are mandatory. (CSA approved)
6. All goaltenders equipment worn above the waist (except the helmet) must be fully covered by the sweater. Sweaters must conform to the body of the goaltender (no extra material under the arms) and not to extend past the inseam.
7. There will be no stick measurements.
8. If a team does not have sufficient players (minimum 5) the team must forfeit the game to the opposing team. The game can continue to be played picking up any players available.
PENALTIES AND VIOLATIONS
1. The first player to a loose ball along the boards is awarded possession.
2. The ball carrier may not run past more than ONE player when advancing towards the net (loss of ball possession).
3. No team on a Power Play may use a ZONE DEFENCE when teams are at even strength. First time is a warning. This does not pertain to lateral movement across the floor.
4. A team on a Power Play may shoot through the lanes of a Zone defense.
5. Team in possession retains possessions for the restart after stoppage for ANY injury.
6. Face offs: Only the players facing off may step into either of the face off circles before the ball leaves the LARGE circle, or is in possession of a player. Face off players may not kick, hit, hold, or step on the stick of an opponent. Face off players may not PIN the ball in either circle. Non face off players may reach into the circles for the ball, but must not play the stick of either face off player.
7. After a penalty to one player, play shall resume with the non offending team having possession at center.
8. Shooting through a crowd/Dangerous shot Rule; no deliberate hard shots are to be directed through a crowd. Loss of possession. Players are encouraged to go around an opponent before shooting. A player moving towards the net must be a step around the defender before attempting the shot and must have a clear shooting lane to the net; if the shooter is stationary the shooter must be a body length away from the defensive player and must have a clear shooting lane to the net.
9. Any offensive player hitting a defensive player with the ball on a SHOT towards the goal will be assessed a 2 minute minor penalty. NOTE: IT is not a penalty if the Defensive player is hit with the shot while he is in the crease or if the Defensive Player makes a deliberate move to stop the shot and is hit with the ball.
10. There is absolutely NO Deliberate stick or body contact
a. Offensive or defensive picks which result in heavy contact
b. Defensive player moving his stick to strike an opponent’s stick
c. Defensive player bumping opponent on the way to the net or pushing him with his hands.
These are examples only, not inclusive. All deliberate contact from anywhere on the floor will be penalized.
11. An interference Penalty will be assessed to any player who deliberately holds his stick in the face of his opponent.
12. In the event of a follow through penalty on a shot, any goal scored WILL NOT count.
13. Any unsportsmanlike Penalty will result in a penalty shot. Penalized player does not go to the box, but the penalty does count towards the 3 penalty expulsion rule. If no goal is scored, play will resume with possession to the non offending team at center.
14. No team will be more than one player short as a result of penalties. Any subsequent penalties shall result in a penalty shot being awarded to the non offending team. If the second penalty is a Major Penalty, 2 short will be taken. The second penalty is recognized when the whistle blows to stop any delayed penalty. If no goal is scored, play will restart with possession to the non offending team at center.
15. Any penalties on the ball carrier during a breakaway share result in a Penalty shot. If no goal is scored, play will restart with possession to the non offending team at center.
16. Any player receiving 3 penalties in the game will be expelled from the balance of the game.
17. Any player receiving a Major Penalty will be expelled for the game PLUS the game following. If the expulsion takes place in a tournament, it carries over to the next tournament.
18. Any player penalized for fighting and deemed to be the aggressor, will be expelled from the game and suspended from the DWLL for 3 games after the date of the incident.
19. Two different players on the same team receive a minor penalty, one penalty is served and a penalty shot is awarded to the non-offending team. If no goal is scored play is restarted with possession the non offending team at center. If a major and a minor penalty are assessed two penalty shots are awarded for the major and the minor is served. If no goal is scored on the second shot, play will restart with possession to the non-offending team at centre.
20. The offensive team caught with too many players on a fast break, the play will be stopped and play restarted with possession to the non offending team. The defensive team caught with too many men will result in a penalty.
21. Any unsportsmanlike conduct (i.e. verbal harassing) from players, coaches or league officials will have disciplinary action. First offence is a warning, second game a suspension. Should a third occurrence arise the member will be suspended for the remainder of the season.
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