A timekeeper and a two-referee system are used and all officials are certified. All games are played in full and feature 3-12 minute stop time periods. Playoffs will be a single game elimination. Player and team statistics are kept.

Please be mindful suspensions carry over into playoffs and future sessions if necessary.

Playoffs will be single-elimination. The higher seeds shall play the lower seeds. The same game format during the regular season shall apply to playoffs with the exception of a tie. If at the end of regulation the game ends in a tie, a 5-minute stop time over-time shall take place. If the game is still tied at the end of over time a shoot-out shall take place to determine the winner.

In the "A/B" division, there shall be a single elimination play-in game between the 4th and 5th seed and the winner shall advance to the semi-finals and play the first place team. The winners of the semi-finals shall advance to the finals. The semi-final round shall be as follows: 1st v 4th and 2nd v 3rd. The winners shall advance to play each other in the finals.

In the "Upper C" division, the top six teams shall qualify. The 1st and 2nd place teams shall have a bye in the quarter-final round and the 3rd v 6th, and 4th v 5th teams shall play each other. The winners shall advance to play the 1st and 2nd place teams in the semi-final round and the winners of the game shall advance to the finals.

In the "Lower C" division, the top six teams shall qualify. The 1st and 2nd place teams shall have a bye in the quarter-final round and the 3rd v 6th, and 4th v 5th teams shall play each other. The winners shall advance to play the 1st and 2nd place teams in the semi-final round and the winners of the game shall advance to the finals.

Rosters ought to be shaped in accordance with the rules for the division your team is playing for. Players may not play on multiple teams within the same division.

Please note the league reserves the right to restrict players to certain divisions at any time for parity and to serve the best interests of the league.

A timekeeper and a two-referee system are used and all officials are certified. All games are played in full and feature 3-12 minute stop time periods. Playoffs will be a single game elimination. Player and team statistics are kept.

The "Over 40" league plays on Wednesday and Thursday nights. The Over 40 league is a non-slapshot, non-checking recreational division. Standings and player stats are not kept.

All players must have played in at least half of the league games (six games) to be declared eligible for the playoff roster.

Please be mindful suspensions carry over into playoffs and future sessions if necessary.

Playoffs will be single-elimination. The higher seeds shall play the lower seeds. The same game format during the regular season shall apply to playoffs with the exception of a tie. If at the end of regulation the game ends in a tie, a 5-minute stop time over-time shall take place. If the game is still tied at the end of over time a shoot-out shall take place to determine the winner.

In the "GD" division all four teams shall qualify. The semi-final round shall be as follows: 1st v 4th and 2nd v 3rd. The winners shall advance to play each other in the finals.

In the "B" division all four teams shall qualify. The semi-final round shall be as follows: 1st v 4th and 2nd v 3rd. The winners shall advance to play each other in the finals.

In the "Upper C" division, the top eight teams shall qualify. The quarter-final round will be 1st v 8th, 2nd v 7th, 3rd v 6th, and 4th v 5th. The winners shall advance to play each other in the semi-final round and the winners of the game shall advance to the finals.

All players must have played in at least half of the league games (six games) to be declared eligible for the playoff roster.

Please be mindful suspensions carry over into playoffs and future sessions if necessary.

Playoffs will be single-elimination. The higher seeds shall play the lower seeds. The same game format during the regular season shall apply to playoffs with the exception of a tie. If at the end of regulation the game ends in a tie, a 5-minute stop time over-time shall take place. If the game is still tied at the end of over time a shoot-out shall take place to determine the winner.

In the "B" division the top four teams shall qualify. The semi-final round shall be as follows: 1st v 4th and 2nd v 3rd. The winners shall advance to play each other in the finals.

In the "Upper C" division, the top eight teams shall qualify. The quarter-final round will be 1st v 8th, 2nd v 7th, 3rd v 6th, and 4th v 5th. The winners shall advance to play each other in the semi-final round and the winners of the game shall advance to the finals.

The tournament website is www.mcutournamentseries.com. The divisions this tournament will offer are: "A", "B", "Upper C", and "Lower C", and "Over 40", and "Women".

The tournament fee is $1,095.00. If payment is made on or before May 31st the tournament fee is $995.00. A $300 deposit is required to secure your team with the balance due on or before June 30th. Slots will be held in the order in which the deposits are received.

This tournament is being sponsored by Sonny's Place located in Somers Connecticut. There will also be discount vouchers to area restaurants including the Yarde Tavern.

Please visit the website and – if you are so inclined – enter a team. Please let Jen know if you need additional information.

A timekeeper and a two-referee system are used and all officials are certified. All games are played in full and feature 3-12 minute stop time periods. Playoffs will be a single game elimination. Player and team statistics are kept.

*All players must have played in at least half of the league games (six games) to be declared eligible for the playoff roster. Substitute goaltenders need league approval in advance. Please let me know so I can notify your opponent if you need to use a substitute goaltender. Failure to do so, may result in a forfeit. All players ought to be able to provide a photo I.D. upon request for verification of roster eligibility. Any player who cannot or will not shall be considered ineligible.

*Any team who wishes to challenge the eligibility of a player must do so at the start of the game.

*Please be mindful suspensions carry over into playoffs and future sessions if necessary.

Playoff Format

Quarter-finals will be single-elimination and the semi and final rounds a best-of-three series. The higher seeds shall play the lower seeds, the winners advance to the next round. The same game format during the regular season shall apply to playoffs with the exception of a tie. If at the end of regulation the game ends in a tie, a 5-minute stop time over-time shall take place. If the game is still tied at the end of over time a shoot-out shall take place to determine the winner.

*In the "GD" division there shall be a single elimination play-in game between the 4th and 5th seed and the winner shall advance to the semi-finals and play the first place team. The winners of the semi-finals shall advance to the finals.

*In the "B" division the top six teams shall qualify. The quarter-final round shall be as follows: 3rd v 6th and 4th v 5th. The first and second place teams shall have a bye. The winners shall advance to play the 1st and 2nd place teams in the semi-final round and the winners of that game shall advance to the finals.

*In the "Upper C" division the top six teams shall qualify. The quarter-final round shall be as follows: 3rd v 6th and 4th v 5th. The first and second place teams shall have a bye. The winners shall advance to play the 1st and 2nd place teams in the semi-final round and the winners of that game shall advance to the finals.

A timekeeper and a two-referee system are used and all officials are certified. All games are played in full and feature 3-12 minute stop time periods. Playoffs will be a single game elimination. Player and team statistics are kept.

*All players must have played in at least half of the league games (six games) to be declared eligible for the playoff roster. Substitute goaltenders need league approval in advance. Please let me know so I can notify your opponent if you need to use a substitute goaltender. Failure to do so, may result in a forfeit. All players ought to be able to provide a photo I.D. upon request for verification of roster eligibility. Any player who cannot or will not shall be considered ineligible.

*Any team who wishes to challenge the eligibility of a player must do so at the start of the game.

*Please be mindful suspensions carry over into playoffs and future sessions if necessary.

Playoff Format

Quarter-finals will be single-elimination and the semi and final rounds a best-of-three series. The higher seeds shall play the lower seeds, the winners advance to the next round. The same game format during the regular season shall apply to playoffs with the exception of a tie. If at the end of regulation the game ends in a tie, a 5-minute stop time over-time shall take place. If the game is still tied at the end of over time a shoot-out shall take place to determine the winner.

*In the "GD" division the top six teams shall qualify. The quarter-final round shall be as follows: 3rd v 6th, and 4th v 5th. The first and second place teams shall have a bye. The winners shall advance to play the 1st and 2nd place teams in the semi-final round and the winners of that game shall advance to the finals.

*In the "Gold" division the top four teams shall qualify. The semi-final round shall be as follows: 1st v 4th and 2nd v 3rd. The winners shall advance to play each other in the finals.

*In the "Silver" division the top six teams shall qualify. The quarter-final round shall be as follows: 3rd v 6th and 4th v 5th. The first and second place teams shall have a bye. The winners shall advance to play the 1st and 2nd place teams in the semi-final round and the winners of that game shall advance to the finals.

A timekeeper and a two-referee system are used and all officials are certified. All games are played in full and feature 3-12 minute stop time periods. Playoffs will be a single game elimination. Player and team statistics are kept.

All players must have played in at least half of the league games (six games) to be declared eligible for the playoff roster.

Please be mindful suspensions carry over into playoffs and future sessions if necessary.

Playoffs will be single-elimination. The higher seeds shall play the lower seeds. The same game format during the regular season shall apply to playoffs with the exception of a tie. If at the end of regulation the game ends in a tie, a 5-minute stop time over-time shall take place. If the game is still tied at the end of over time a shoot-out shall take place to determine the winner.

In the "GD" division all four teams shall qualify. The semi-final round shall be as follows: 1st v 4th and 2nd v 3rd. The winners shall advance to play each other in the finals.

In the "Gold" division the top four teams shall qualify. The semi-final round shall be as follows: 1st v 4th and 2nd v 3rd. The winners shall advance to play each other in the finals.

In the "Silver" division, the top eight teams shall qualify. The quarter-final round will be 1st v 8th, 2nd v 7th, 3rd v 6th, and 4th v 5th. The winners shall advance to play each other in the semi-final round and the winners of the game shall advance to the finals.

All "A" division players must have played in at least four games to be declared eligible for the playoff roster.

Please be mindful suspensions carry over into playoffs and future sessions if necessary.

A timekeeper and a two-referee system are used and all officials are certified. All games are played in full and feature 3-12 minute stop time periods. Playoffs will be a single game elimination. Player and team statistics are kept.

*Please be mindful, medical exceptions shall no longer be considered. *If a team wishes to challenge the eligibility of a player, it must be done at the start of the game. *Please be mindful suspensions carry over into playoffs and future sessions if necessary.

Playoff Format

The same game format during the regular season shall apply to playoffs with the exception of a tie. If at the end of regulation the game ends in a tie, a 5-minute stop time over-time shall take place. If the game is still tied at the end of over time a shoot-out shall take place to determine the winner.

In the "B" division all eight teams shall qualify. The quarter-final round will be single elimination and shall be as follows: 1st v 8th, 2nd v 7th, 3rd v 6th, and 4th v 5th. The winners shall advance to play each other in the semi-final round (1st v 4th 2nd v 3rd) and the winners of the game shall advance to the finals (1st v 2nd). The semi-final and final rounds will be a best-of-three series.

In the "Upper C" division, the top eight teams shall qualify. The quarter-final round will be single elimination and shall be as follows: 1st v 8th, 2nd v 7th, 3rd v 6th, and 4th v 5th. The winners shall advance to play each other in the semi-final round (1st v 4th 2nd v 3rd) and the winners of the game shall advance to the finals (1st v 2nd). The semi-final and final rounds will be a best-of-three series.

Playoffs will be single-elimination. The higher seeds shall play the lower seeds, the winners advance to the next round. The same game format during the regular season shall apply to playoffs with the exception of a tie. If at the end of regulation the game ends in a tie, a 5-minute stop time over-time shall take place. If the game is still tied at the end of over time a shoot-out shall take place to determine the winner.

*In the "B" division all four teams shall qualify. *In the "Upper C" division the top eight teams shall qualify. *In the "Lower C" division the top eight teams shall quality.

Playoff Eligibility

*All players must have played in at least half of the league games (six games) to be declared eligible for the playoff roster. Substitute goaltenders need league approval in advance, and must be borrowed from the division your team plays in or lower. Please let me know so I can notify your opponent. Failure to do so, may result in a forfeit. All players ought to be able to provide a photo I.D. upon request for verification of roster eligibility. Any player who cannot or will not shall be considered ineligible. Please be mindful, medical exceptions shall no longer be considered.

*If a team wishes to challenge the eligibility of a player, it must be done at the start of the game.

A timekeeper and a two-referee system are used and all officials are certified. All games are played in full and feature 3-12 minute stop time periods. Playoffs will be a single game elimination. Player and team statistics are kept.

In the "A" division all six teams shall qualify. The quarter-final round shall be as follows: 3rd v 6th and 4th v 5th, the first and second place teams shall have a bye. The winners of the 3rd v 6th and 4th v 5th games shall advance to the semi-final round. The winners of the semi-final round shall advance to the finals.

In the "B" division all 8 teams shall qualify and will be (1st v 8th, 2nd v 7th, 3rd v 6th, 4th v 5th) in the quarter final round and the winners shall play each other in the semi-final round and the semi-final winners shall play each other in the finals.

Rosters ought to be shaped in accordance with the rules for the division your team is playing for. No player may play more than a division apart, So no "A" level players are permitted in the "C" division including goaltenders. A maximum of three "a" level players may be rostered on a "B" team (with league approval). A maximum of three "B" level players may be rostered on an "Upper C" roster (with league approval). A maximum of one "B" player may be rostered on a "Lower C" team (with league approval).

All players must have played in at least half of the league games (six games) to be declared eligible for the playoff roster.

Work exceptions shall not be made as they cannot be verified. Military exceptions may be made but they must have played at some point in the session. Medical exceptions may be made for illnesses and injuries if a doctor's note is provided and with league approval(and must have been followed according the the paragraph below). Please do not equate a doctor's note with an automatic pass onto the playoff roster, the final decision is up to the league.

If a player is injured or sick it must be reported to me on the first missed game and I will make a note of it. Said player must produce the doctor's note when he returns to play to be credited for the missed games. (For example if a player is reported injured on game three and returns on game five, on game five he must have a doctor's note *no* exceptions). If a doctor's note is not produced said player shall not receive any credit for the missed game(s). The player must have played in the current season to be eligible for the playoff roster. Again, the final decision is up to the league!!

Any player(s) who have been granted a medical exception shall be posted on a list on the league website for all teams to view no later than the last regular season game.

No player may play more than a division apart, So no "A" level players are permitted in the "C" division including goaltenders. A maximum of three "a" level players may be rostered on a "B" team (with league approval). A maximum of three "B" level players may be rostered on an "Upper C" roster (with league approval). A maximum of one "B" player may be rostered on a "Lower C" team (with league approval).

Please be mindful of the division you are playing in. The league reserves the right to move players and teams up (or down) a level for parity.

The Fall 2014 season will begin play on September 7th and run through December. The league will offer an: "A", "B", "Upper C", "Lower C" division.

It will be 12 regular season games plus single-elimination playoffs. A timekeeper and a two-referee system are used and all officials are certified. All games are played in full and feature 3-12 minute stop time periods. Playoffs will be single game elimination. Player and team statistics are kept.

All "B,"Upper C", and "Lower C" players must have played in at least half of the league games (five games) to be declared eligible for the playoff roster, "A" players need three games.

Work exceptions shall not be made as they cannot be verified. Military exceptions may be made but they must have played at some point in the session. Medical exceptions may be made for illnesses and injuries if a doctor's note is provided and with league approval(and must have been followed according the the paragraph below). Please do not equate a doctor's note with an automatic pass onto the playoff roster, the final decision is up to the league.

If a player is injured or sick it must be reported to me on the first missed game and I will make a note of it. Said player must produce the doctor's note when he returns to play to be credited for the missed games. (For example if a player is reported injured on game three and returns on game five, on game five he must have a doctor's note *no* exceptions). If a doctor's note is not produced said player shall not receive any credit for the missed game(s). The player must have played in the current season to be eligible for the playoff roster. Again, the final decision is up to the league!!

Any player(s) who have been granted a medical exception shall be posted on a list on the league website for all teams to view no later than the last regular season game.

In the "A" division all seven teams shall qualify. The quarter-final round shall be as follows: 2nd v 7th, 3rd v 6th, and 4th v 5th. The first place team shall have a bye. The winners shall advance to play each other in the semi-final round and the winners of the game shall advance to the finals.

In the "B" division the top 8 teams shall qualify and will be (1st v 8th, 2nd v 7th, 3rd v 6th, 4th v 5th) in the quarter final round and the winners shall play each other in the semi-final round and the semi-final winners shall play each other in the finals.

In the "Upper C" division, all eight teams shall qualify. The quarter-final round will be 1st v 8th, 2nd v 7th, 3rd v 6th, and 4th v 5th. . The winners shall advance to play each other in the semi-final round and the winners of the game shall advance to the finals.

Rosters ought to be shaped in accordance with the rules for the division your team is playing for. No player may play more than a division apart, So no "A" level players are permitted in the "Lower C" division including goaltenders. A maximum of three "a" level players may be rostered on a "B" team (with league approval). A maximum of three "B" level players may be rostered on an "Upper C" roster (with league approval). A maximum of one "B" player may be rostered on a "Lower C" team (with league approval).

A timekeeper and a two-referee system are used and all officials are certified. All games are played in full and feature 3-12 minute stop time periods. Player and team statistics are kept.

All players must have played in at least half of the league games (six games) to be declared eligible for the playoff roster.

Work exceptions shall not be made as they cannot be verified. Military exceptions may be made but they must have played at some point in the session. Medical exceptions may be made for illnesses and injuries if a doctor's note is provided and with league approval(and must have been followed according the the paragraph below). Please do not equate a doctor's note with an automatic pass onto the playoff roster, the final decision is up to the league.

If a player is injured or sick it must be reported to me on the first missed game and I will make a note of it. Said player must produce the doctor's note when he returns to play to be credited for the missed games. (For example if a player is reported injured on game three and returns on game five, on game five he must have a doctor's note *no* exceptions). If a doctor's note is not produced said player shall not receive any credit for the missed game(s). The player must have played in the current season to be eligible for the playoff roster. Again, the final decision is up to the league!!

Any player(s) who have been granted a medical exception shall be posted on a list on the league website for all teams to view no later than the last regualr season game.

Rosters Since it's the summer and the summer session is more relaxed rosters will freeze on game five. A team may roster up to 21 skaters. No player/goaltender may play more than a division apart and a maximum of three players from a higher division may play below a division (with league approval). Any player/goaltender playing down a division must have league approval before playing. If ynour team needs to adjust its roster, please begin that process.

No player may enter the ice while the Zamboni is on the Ice Surface

I apologize if this comes across as flippant or strident, but I really shouldn't have to keep posting this, most of you have been skating here since you were three and know this has always been the rule. As a guest in someone's house you'd respect their rules (or at least I hope you would), please respect our policy. It seems to be the same players and teams we have this problem with, if losing ice time doesn't work, we'll start sending the offending players to the locker room, no refunds.

A timekeeper and a two-referee system are used and all officials are certified. All games are played in full and feature 3-12 minute stop time periods. Playoffs will be a single game elimination. Player and team statistics are kept.