Alberta Pond Hockey

The spirit of pond hockey must prevail.  Honour the traditions of sportsmanship and fair play.

Honour the traditions of sportsmanship and fair play.

1. Games are comprised of two 15 minute halves with a 5 minute rest period in between periods.
2. Goal tending is not allowed. Player skates are not allowed to enter the marked crease area.
3. Winning teams have 30 minutes from the end of the game to report the score to the Stats Zone. Otherwise, the game will be treated as a tie for both teams.
4. Saucer passes are allowed within reason. Common sense must prevail.
5. When a goal is scored the opposing team must yield the centre line until an attacking player has crossed the half.
6. When the puck leaves the ends of the rink, the puck is turned over to the team that did not play the puck at the point of exit.
7. Visible or partially buried pucks are live. Allow room to play the puck.
8. There are no substitutions during games, except in the case of an injury. In such an instance, the injured player may be replaced but will not be allowed to re-enter the game.
9. In the case of a flagrant penalty, a goal is awarded plus possession of the puck to the team that was fouled.
10. Teams are tasked with resolving differences by honouring the traditions of sportsmanship and fair play.
11. No team may win by more than 10 goals despite the actual goal differential.
12. Don’t miss the Hockey Gala! It’s a cardinal sin in pond hockey if you don’t socialize!
13. Tell your friends about the spirit of Mighty Peace and be sure to visit next year.

Please Note:
Decisions made by tournament officials, including the eligibility of participants, are binding and will be made in keeping with the spirit of the game.