Agnes Jacks
Memorial Ringette Tournament

TOURNAMENT RULES

The Ringette Ontario Competition Playing Rules with the following additions and changes will govern this tournament. Ringette Ontario Suspension Rules will also be in effect. These rules will be available at each arena – please see the convenor. Link to COMPETITION – RINGETTE ONTARIO PLAYING RULES

GENERAL RULES – The Ringette Canada Official Rule Book shall be the Official playing rules except where otherwise specified in these rules. From U12B and up, Shot Clock Rules will apply.

1. GAME SHEETS – All games will be scored using RAMP GameSheets App. All Bench Staff that will be on the bench for EACH GAME will be required to sign in using the app. In doing so you will be signing off on your player roster for each game. All coaches must have signed the electronic game sheet and verified their roster 30 mins prior to each game. TRF adjustments must be submitted by all teams to the Convenor.
2. GAME START TIMES – All teams must be ready to go on the ice FIFTEEN (15) minutes before the scheduled time. Games will start up to FIFTEEN (15) minutes early if the ice is available. A two-minute warm-up will be provided and starts when the referees step on the ice. Teams must be ready to go FIFTEEN (15) minutes early for all games (except for the first game of each day and semis/finals). Teams may only go on FIFTEEN (15) minutes early AFTER SLUSH TIME if the tournament Convenor, both Head Coaches, and game Officials all agree. Failure to be on the ice within 5 minutes of notification to begin the game will result in forfeiture of the game.
3. GOALIE INJURY – In the event of injury to a goalie, that player is allowed up to 5 minutes to recuperate from the injury or leave the ice. If an alternate goalie is already dressed, that player must immediately replace the injured goalie – no warm-up is allowed. If no alternate goalkeeper is already dressed, an additional 5 minutes is allowed to dress and warm up a replacement. If the goalie receives a match or misconduct penalty a maximum of 5 mins will be allowed to replace the goalie with an eligible player.
4. No horseplay in arenas. Please be respectful of posted arena rules and regulations.
5. PERIOD LENGTH & STOP TIME/RUNNING TIME – All games will be 2 x 15-minute periods using stop time. The clock will run during all games where a team is leading by 7 goals or more in the 2nd period only. During this situation, the clock will run time except during penalties, timeouts or injury. If a team should close the goal differential to less than 7 goals, the clock would return to stop time, until the differential returns to 7 or more goals.
6. GAME DURATION – Every effort will be made for all games to be completed in their entirety, however, there may be circumstances due to injuries or other delays that a game may be curfewed. Teams will be notified before the start of the game if the game is on Zamboni time.
7. JERSEYS – Home teams are to wear their dark jerseys and visiting teams are the wear their white jerseys.
8. GRIEVANCES & PROTESTS – Questions concerning rule interpretation can be directed to the tournament Referee-In-Chief through the tournament staff at arenas. No protest or grievances will be considered regarding an official’s on-ice judgment or application of the rules, including video footage. At a Sanctioned Event, the only actions that may be protested are Ineligible Players; and Ineligible Bench Staff. In the unlikely event that there is a protest or grievance – a committee has been established to determine whether it will consider the protest and render any related decisions. All decisions of this committee will be considered final.
9. SITUATIONS INVOLVING ABUSE & HARASSMENT – West Ferris Ringette Association is focused on creating a positive experience for all players and we encourage a Fair Play attitude. Any person who interferes with the game or verbally abuses a PLAYER, COACH, ON-ICE OFFICIAL OR MINOR OFFICIAL, will be asked to leave the playing area, and not return. The Head Coach will be notified by an on-ice official to remove the person. If the person refuses to leave the playing area after a reasonable period, the game will be called, and the team associated with the person will forfeit the game.
10. BENCH STAFF – There shall be no more than five (5) persons (i.e. coaches, trainer, and/or assistants) allowed on the bench at any one time. One person must be female, 18 years or over, who is not a player on the team (18+ division exempt).
11. No spectators will be allowed to sit in the stands directly behind player benches at Sam Jacks Complex/West Ferris Arena.
12. When a bench staff is asked to leave the game and no penalty is recorded on the game sheet, they are considered to have been assessed a misconduct penalty and they will be suspended for the next regularly scheduled game. Additional game suspensions may also be applicable, in accordance with Ringette Ontario rules.
13. No music to be played on portable speakers for indoor warm-ups. There is no designated warm-up area, however due to limited space in arenas, we encourage teams to warm up outside. Warm-up will not be permitted in the lobby or dressing room hallways.
14. Players should skate by the opposing bench to shake hands with the opposing team’s bench staff after shaking hands with the players.
15. As per 4.1 of the Ringette Ontario Playing Rules “All match and misconduct penalties must be reported to the Tournament Committee and Ringette Ontario Director (or designated Program Coordinator) within 24 hours by both teams and before the next scheduled game – whichever is sooner. In turn, they must report to the Ringette Ontario office for tracking purposes.” More information on coaching suspensions for Misconduct penalties can be found in section 4.4 of the RO Playing Rules.
16. MEDAL CEREMONIES – Medal ceremonies will be taking place upstairs in the indoor spectating area at Pete Palangio Arena on Sunday directly after final games.

CODE OF CONDUCT REMINDERS

Ringette Ontario wants to ensure that our community is a safe and positive place for all. We support equal opportunity for all and are committed to creating an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect. Below is a reminder of the expectation of appropriate behaviour consistent with our mission and objectives.
Remember to please respect:
All players. Ringette is a game and should be fun for athletes of all ages.
All officials. We count on them to keep our games fair and fun and we couldn’t play without them.
All coaches. Coaches are volunteers and dedicate their time and effort so that our athletes can play.

Every member of our community is responsible for following our Code of Conduct Policies. Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Everyone, including athletes, coaches, volunteers, parents, officials, rink staff, and more, deserves to be treated with respect regardless of their body type, physical characteristics, athletic ability, gender, ancestry, ethnic origin, race, place of origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, political belief, disability, or economic status. Demonstrate sportsmanship and sport leadership. Have respect for your opponents and graciousness in winning or losing. Treat everyone fairly and reasonably.

ZERO Tolerance
Harassment is defined as comments or conduct directed towards an individual or group, which is offensive, abusive, racist, sexist, degrading, or malicious. Types of behaviour that constitute harassment include, but are not limited to: Written or verbal abuse, threats, or outbursts; Bullying and any form of hazing; Discrimination; Unwelcome remarks, jokes, comments, innuendo, or taunts;
Leering or other suggestive or obscene gestures; Practical jokes which cause awkwardness or embarrassment, endanger a person’s safety, or negatively affect performance; Retaliation or threats of retaliation against an individual who reports harassment to the Association; Offensive or intimidating phone calls or emails; Words or actions which are known or should reasonably be known to be offensive, embarrassing, humiliating, demeaning, or intimidating.

We count on our community members to help us create the positive and inclusive environment we strive for. We want to thank everyone for their dedication and cooperation. For more information about our Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy, click here. Visit Ringette Ontario’s Policy Page for a thorough list.