Referees:
Only USA registered referees will be allowed to officiate.
All referee decisions are final.

Play of the game:
All games will be played according to USA Hockey
rules, as amended by Minnesota Hockey rules, as amended by District 16
rules, as modified by the Bemidji Youth Hockey Association.

Score book:
The Tournament Committee or its appointed workers will
keep the official score book. Only members of the committee or it’s
workers will be allowed in the scorekeepers box.

Team Roster:
Each team will furnish a team roster and starting lineup
to the official scorekeeper at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the
start of each game. A maximum of twenty (20) players will be allowed
in the roster. A team is allowed to have only 3 coaches on the bench,
and all coaches need the appropriate education (if USA Hockey Teams).
Managers, stick boys, etc. are not allowed on the bench. However, the
Bemidji Youth Hockey Squirt escorts are allowed to be on the bench
(with helmet) if invited by the team.

Home Team:
All teams listed first are home team and will wear light
jerseys. If team has only one color, please advise at time of
registration.

Dressing Rooms:
The Team Managers or Coaches must report to the arena
supervisor forty-five (45) minutes before the scheduled game time to
get their locker assignment and complete game sheets (Check with
admissions table to help find supervisor.) Coaches must have car keys
available at this time to exchange for locker room key. Each team must
be in their dressing room thirty (30) minutes prior to the scheduled
start of the game. You are asked to keep the dressing room clean. Any
damage will be the responsibility of the team management. Arena
supervisor will inspect locker rooms immediately after the team has
cleared out and return coach’s car keys after the locker room is found
in satisfactory condition.

Rules of the Game:
Penalties: Minor - 2:00; Major - 5:00; Misconduct - 10:00. Should a
player obtain a total of five (5) penalties during the play of any
game, the player will be ejected from that game and the team’s next
game.
Fighting: A five (5) minute major will be assessed plus a game
suspension and tournament suspension. Suspension will be reported in
writing to the player’s respective association for further disciplinary
action should it be required.
End of Game: Upon completion of the game and handshake, the winning
team (if tied game - the home team) must retire to the bench until the
visiting team has cleared the ice.
Improper Behavior: Improper behavior by anyone will result in removal
from the arena and/or tournament. Any abusive language or conduct
towards game officials by players, coaches, managers, or parents will
result in a minor penalty plus game misconduct. If occurring after the
end of game, that player will be out for all of the next game.

Insurance:
Each team must provide its own insurance coverage. The
tournament, its officials, the arena facilities, and all personnel
connected with it shall not be held liable for any injuries sustained
during the tournament. Each team should bring with them a verification
of insurance coverage. No team will be permitted to play without proof
of insurance.

Decisions:
The tournament committee’s decision will be final in any
and all matters not covered in the above.

Safety:
A Physician, Nurse, First Responder, Certified Athletic
Trainer, Athletic Student Trainer, or Emergency Medical Technician will
be in attendance at all games.