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TEAM MANAGER’S
HANDBOOK
2018-19 SEASON
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Dear Manager:
We would like to both welcome you and thank you for being a team manager this season. We know it
is a lot of work and very often a thankless position for you to take on.
The Team Manager is a central figure in creating the flow of communication – not only within the
team (players, parents and coaches), but between the team and all support systems such as your
club, League Managers, other teams, referees and officials. By taking on the operational aspects of
the team, the manager enables the coach to focus on player development and on-ice instruction to
provide the players with rewarding hockey experiences.
Every team will organize themselves slightly differently to best function in their surroundings,
however, there are still many tasks that all Team Managers will need to complete regardless of what
team they work with.
A wonderful resource of information for the Team Manager can be found at:
http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0043/7565/TEAM_MANAGER_MANUAL.pdf
With this handbook that includes both DVHL and USA Hockey information, we hope to make your life
somewhat easier by giving you as much information that we can think of. Some of us put our heads
together to come up with this for you. If you think of anything that we may have missed, please do
not hesitate to let us know. Our plans are to update this every season to help not only yourself, but
also all future managers.
Good luck this season and thank you again for all that you do for youth hockey!
Colleen Marinari
DVHL President
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DVHL
MANAGER’S GUIDEBOOK
Meet the Executive Committee Page 5
2017-18 League Schedule Page 7
DVHL Game Schedule
• What if I want to reschedule a league game? Page 8
• What if I want to postpone a league game? Page 8
• What do we do in the event of bad weather? Page 9
Information On Keeping Score, Scoresheets and Website Scoring Updates
• Information on scoresheets and what is my responsibility? Page 11
• How and Who do I send the completed scoresheet to ? Page 11
• Who needs to sign the scoresheet? Page 11
Standings, Playoffs, Methods of Determining a Winner!
• How do we determine seedings in standings? Page 12
Rules and Regulations of the Game!
• How long are penalties and periods in a game? Page 13
• What do we do if we are tied and need to go into overtime? Page 13
• What do we do if we are running out of time to complete the game? Page 15
• What if one or no referees show up? When is a game an official league game? Page 15
• What if I think the ice is not safe? Page 15
• What is the maximum number of goals a player can score in the B American division? Page 15
• What will happen if I refuse to continue to play a game? Page 16
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Serving Suspensions and Penalties
• What does a suspended coach/player have to do? Page 16
• How long does my player sit if they receive a fighting penalty? Page 17
• What if my player receives a match penalty either on his DVHL team or High School team? Page 18
• What form do I fill out if my player/myself receive a game misconduct or match? Page 19
DVHL Rosters and Player Movement
• How can I add a player to my roster or move players? Page 19
• What if I have a Tier I or Junior player who wants to play on my team? Page 20
Miscellaneous Information
• Does the DVHL have a tampering policy? Page 20
• What if I want to protest a league game? Page 20
• What will happen a coach doesn’t let their players play a high school game? Page 21
• What will happen if I don’t wear a helmet? Page 21
USA Hockey Compliance
• SafeSport Training Page 22
• Locker Room Monitoring Policy Page 22
• Penalty Box Supervision Page 22
• Major Injuries Page 23
• USA Hockey Coaching Requirements Page 23
• Sample Approaches for Co-ed Locker Room Page 24
Team Manager Suggested Responsibilities Page 25
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MEET THE DVHL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE!
President - Colleen Marinari, 1623 Hilltop Road, Spring City, PA 19475
Phone (610) 539-7030
Fax (610) 539-1622
Email: hocky@erols.com
_____________________________________________________________
Executive Vice-President, Treasurer
Jay Finnigan, 4208 Maria Lane, Bethlehem, PA 18017-8456
Phone (610) 317-2372
Fax (610) 317-2373
Email: FinniganDVHL@msn.com
_____________________________________________________________
1st Vice-President & Commissioner (Midgets & Bantams)
Dave Jackson, 2610 Marshall Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951
Phone (267) 767-5487
Fax (267) 347-7289
Email: engelair@aol.com
_____________________________________________________________
2nd Vice-President and Commissioner (Mites, Squirts, Pee Wee)
Joe D'Angelo, 457 Greenwood Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone (302) 994-7299
Fax (302)380-3499
Email: mooge2@aol.com
_____________________________________________________________
Vice President - Marketing
Larry Sechuk, 214 Fitzwater Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone (215) 925-1196
Email: sechuk@comcast.net
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Vice President - Legal
Terry Wochok, 1105 Tinkerhill Lane, Malvern, PA 19355
Phone (610) 296-9900
Fax (610) 296-4867
Email: tmwo341@aol.com
_____________________________________________________________
Secretary
Cindy Irving, 113 Shannon Blvd, Middletown, DE 19709
Phone (302) 266-0777
Fax (302) 266-7793
Email: cmzaremba@aol.com
_____________________________________________________________
Every DVHL organization has a representative to the league. While you will need to contact some of
our Executive Committee for player movements, etc., your Club President or Club Representative is
the person permitted to communicate on behalf of your organization to the DVHL.
Please bring any issues or concerns to your Club President or Club Representative and they will
address it with the league.
Please understand where we are coming from. With over 360 teams in the league, that is the only way
we can keep control. Just imagine…. 360 Team Managers contacting us all of the time!
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2018-2019 League Schedule
Event 2018-19 Dates
DVHL Season Begins for 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U Teams Weekend of Sept. 7-9, 2018
DVHL Season Begins for 10U Teams Sept. 29, 2018
DVHL Season Begins for 8U Teams (Mite jamboree at Ice Works,
3-Nov-18
Aston, PA - Sept. 29-30, 2018
16U and 18U Allstar Games 17-Nov-18
14U, 12U and 10U AA Pittsburg Classic at Ice Works, Aston In Phila - Feb. 22-24, 2019
18U, 16U AA Pittsburg Classic in Voorhees, NJ In Phila - Feb. 22-24, 2019
DVHL Season Ends For All of 16U A and All of 18U A Weekend of Feb. 9-11, 2019
Blackout Weekend/Presidents Weekend Weekend of Feb. 16-18, 2019
DVHL Playoffs for Levels * held at Ice Works, Aston Weekend of Feb. 23-24, 2019
Midget 16U, 18U "A National" District Tournament Weekend of March 15-17, 2019
DVHL Season Ends For All of 14U AA, 16U AA and All of 18U AA Weekend of Feb. 9-11, 2019
Blackout Weekend/Presidents Weekend Weekend of Feb. 16-18, 2019
14U, 16U, 18U AA Pittsburg Classic in Voorhees, NJ In Phila - Feb. 22-24, 2019
DVHL Playoffs for 18U AA * held at Ice Works, Aston Weekend of March 2-3, 2019
Districts 14U, 16U AA Qualifier Weekend of March 8-10, 2019
Districts 14U, 16U, 18U AA District tournament Weekend of March 16-18, 2019
DVHL Season Ends For All 10U, 12U (AA, A) and 14U (A) Weekend of Feb. 15-17, 2019
Blackout Weekend Weekend of Feb. 24-25, 2019
12U and 10U AA Pittsburg Classic at Ice Works, Aston In Phila - Feb. 22-24, 2019
DVHL Playoffs for All Levels Above *held at Ice Works, Aston Weekend of March 2-3, 2019
10U (All) DVHL Championships resulting from playoffs on March 2-4 *held
Weekend of March 8-10, 2019
at Ice Works, Aston
District Championships for 14U A National, 14U B National, 12U AA, 12U A
Weekend of March 15-17, 2019
National, 12U B National
DVHL Season Ends For 14U B (All) 12UB (All) Weekend of Feb. 24-25, 2019
Blackout Weekend Weekend of March 2-3, 2019
DVHL Playoffs for All Levels Above *held at Ice Works, Aston Weekend of March 8-10, 2019
10U (All) DVHL Championships resulting from playoffs on March 2-4 *held
Weekend of March 8-10, 2019
at Ice Works, Aston
District Championships for Bantam "B" and Pee Wee "B" Weekend of March 15-17, 2019
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DVHL Game Schedule:
The DVHL Game schedule is now complete and showing on our website. Only the club’s
master scheduler has the authority to initiate a change in league schedule. No manager, coach, or
parent has the authority to change a league game or to initiate a change with the other team.
DVHL bylaws on game changes are listed below for you to review:
What if I want to reschedule or postpone a league game?
SECTION 18 -- SCHEDULING
A. The number of League games to be played in each level and division will be determined from year
to year by the Board of Directors at the July meeting.
B. After the master schedule has been established, schedule changes shall only be permitted only
with the prior permission of the DVHL President or their designed and afterwards, upon the agreement
of BOTH teams involved in a particular game.
C. After receiving permission to reschedule a game from the DVHL President or their designee, game
changes must be sent to the Master Scheduler via e-mail or fax, with confirmation by both teams, not
less than three (3) days prior to the affected game, by the team requesting the change.
D. No games shall be rescheduled on a date later than the last allowable date for completion of league
competition.
E. Any team that requests a game be re-scheduled after September 15th shall pay a fine of $150.00
for each game re-scheduled, unless waived by the Executive Committee.
F. Any league games played between two teams from the same club within the same division must be
played on or before December 31st of that current league year.
G. When a team drops from the league after scheduling has begun and games have been played, all
records of the team dropping are eliminated from the standings.
H. Any club who drops a team after the season has begun, is fined $1000 and could be subject to
forfeit fines as deemed by the DVHL Executive Committee.
I. No league games maybe changed after November 1 without the permission of the league president
or their designee
J. DVHL league games take precedence over any tournaments, All-star games or leagues that
member teams may choose to participate in
K. No DVHL league game can be used to satisfy the schedule of another league. If a team is found in
violation of this and using the DVHL league game for multi purposes, that game will be a forfeit to both
teams, both teams will forfeit their league championship and post season eligibility, and the club will be
placed on probation for one year.
L. The format for scheduling can only be voted on by club presidents or the Board of Directors
SECTION 3 -- POSTPONEMENT OF GAME
A. In the event of extraordinary circumstances such as automobile accidents, hazardous road
conditions, loss of ice surface due to rink equipment, etc. a game may be postponed. (Sickness, such
as flu, is not an extraordinary circumstance.)
B. To postpone a game, a team must follow this procedure:
1. Phone call to the other team's official DVHL-listed League Scheduler explaining the
extraordinary circumstances.
2. If unable to reach the scheduler, to any other person listed for the opposing team's Club, e.g.
the President or other representative to DVHL listed on the DVHL phone and address list.
3. If unable to reach any of the above-listed people, to any Executive Board Member of the
DVHL Executive Committee.
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4. If this procedure is not followed, the offending Club will be responsible for payment to the
non-offending Club regardless of circumstances.
C. If a team postpones a game, it will still be responsible for ice and game forfeiture.
1. The Presidents of the involved Clubs (or their appointed representative) will then be
responsible to agree to reschedule or ask for payment for each game postponed in this manner.
2. All disputes will be referred to the League Commissioner.
3. If both parties still do not agree, the matter will be referred to the February meeting of the
DVHL Board of Directors.
4. Visiting teams must confirm game times within seventy-two (72) hours in advance of a
regularly scheduled game.
D. Any game not played as a result of extraordinary circumstances shall be rescheduled within one (1)
week of its original scheduled date.,
E. All canceled games shall be replayed prior to February 15 of the current season.
F. All procedures concerning forfeits and rescheduling as contained in these by-laws and/or the
League Constitution shall be rigidly adhered to by all members.
G. NOTE: By-law reads that game must be rescheduled, not replayed within one (1) week.
H. When a team fails to appear for a game (or appears with fewer than the required number of players
as described in Article III, Section 3, Paragraph 1), where the time and place appear in the official
DVHL schedule, where the two teams did not agree in advance to reschedule the game and notify the
league scheduler or Commissioner accordingly, and where there are not extraordinary circumstances
(see above), the game will automatically be a forfeit win for the non-offending team.
1. If the non-offending team prefers to play the game, it will be rescheduled at the convenience
of the non-offending team, and at the expense (ice cost and referees) of the offending team.
2. The amount specified by the non-offending team (if it is the home team) must be received at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the rescheduled time.
3. If not, the game will remain a forfeit, and the non-offending team is no longer responsible to
play the game.
I. A team which does not have a minimum of six (6) players on its bench by ten (10) minutes after the
scheduled game time shall forfeit the game.
J. If games are not played as per schedule before expiration of League play, a forfeit victory will be
awarded to the non-offending team as determined by the Commissioner.
K. Games awarded to a team by way of forfeit may be appealed by the penalized team to the
Executive Committee. No fee is required. The Executive Committee will address the matter within
seven (7) days and their decision will be final.
L. All forfeits will be reviewed by the Executive Committee to determine the validity of the forfeit.
Forfeits of a league game without league permission will result in a $550.00 fine to the offending club.
1. If a forfeit is found to be invalid, disciplinary measures may be imposed.
What do we do in the event of bad weather?
Due to the many problems which have occurred over the past few years concerning the cancellation
and rescheduling of games by individual teams or clubs as a result of hazardous weather or road
conditions, the league has established a program which will be put into effect when these conditions
exist. Please review the following program.
Since the DVHL covers a large geographical area, the league has been divided into four sectors: north,
south, east, and west. Your club has been placed in a sector according to your location.
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THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES THE CLUB SCHEDULERS ONLY
Each sector will be represented by a club scheduler from the designated area: Sector Representative.
Your representative will service as a liaison between your sector and the league scheduler.
When there is potential for hazardous weather or road conditions that will affect the DVHL
schedule, this program will go into effect:
• WEDNESDAY – Keep watch on your local weather forecast, plan to be available for the next few days;
if you cannot be available during that time, notify your club president and sector representative. THIS
WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
• THURSDAY – SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES ARE TO CONTACT THE LEAGUE SCHEDULER OR
THE PRESIDENT. Inform them as to the present and extended weather outlook for your region. The
Executive Committee will be notified of your report, and at this time a decision will be made on any
games that are scheduled for FRIDAY only – the league scheduler or the sector representative will
notify the club scheduler of the affected organization – ALL DECISION WILL BE MADE BY THE
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
• FRIDAY – SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES ARE TO CONTACT THEIR CLUB SCHEDULERS. Discuss
the present weather forecast/road conditions in your area. Contact the league scheduler or the
President with an updated weather and road condition report. The board will then make a decision
concerning the games on Saturday and possibly Sunday. Decisions will be made based on the reports
of weather and road conditions, travel and game times. ALL DECISIONS WILL BE MADE BY THE
EXECUTIVE BOARD – NO CLUB, SCHEDULER, OR TEAM MANAGER IS TO CANCEL OR
RESCHEDULE ANY GAME. As soon as a decision is made, the club scheduler will be contacted by
either their sector representative or the league scheduler. The club schedulers will then notify their
president and coaches. THE LEAGUE SCHEDULER WILL ARRANGE RESCHEDULING AT A LATER
DATE.
• SATURDAY – If this plan is still in effect for games being played on Sunday, FOLLOW THE SAME
PROCEDURE AS FOR FRIDAY.
REMEMBER THAT COMMUNICATION IS A KEY FACTOR OF THIS PROGRAM. FOLLOW THE
PROCEDURE DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Please inform your organizations, coaches, or managers that the DVHL does have a system for dealing with
inclement weather/road conditions. Remind them that ALL cancellations and rescheduling will be taken care of
by the Executive Board, league scheduler and club scheduler. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly
appreciated. We will also update the website of any news regarding hazardous weather.
10INFORMATION ON KEEPING SCORE, SCORESHEETS AND
DVHL WEBSITE SCORING UPDATES!
As you already know, the DVHL uses the Sports Engine Program. This program allows us to have our rosters,
games schedule, scoring and standings all in one.
All schedules are now complete and inputted into our program. You as the team manager should know how to
score the games live as well as be prepared to help your volunteer parents to help you with the task of keeping
score at your home games.
On our website are the instructions that we have received from Sportsengine for you to print off and circulate
throughout your volunteers on how to live score the games
As a team manager, you are ultimately responsible for the scoresheet. You will need to have someone in the
scorekeeper’s box and not necessarily you all of the time! The scoresheet will need to be properly filled in and
sent into the league within 24 hours after the completion of the game.
Who needs to sign the score sheet?
SECTION 4 – SCORESHEET HANDBOOK AND PLAYER ROSTER
A. Player signatures are not required on the scoresheets
B. The head coach shall be designated on the scoresheet at
the beginning of the game and shall sign the scoresheet as the
end of the game to verify the scoresheet unless they have been
removed from the game due to a penalty being imposed. If the
head coach was removed during the game, an assistant coach
must sign the scoresheet.
C. The head coach of the team is the head coach that is listed
on the DVHL and USA Hockey roster unless serving a
suspension and an assistant coach being named “acting” head
coach for that particular game.
You will also need to find out from your club who is responsible for
updating the DVHL website with all of the scoresheet information. This
also must be done within 24 hours of the completion of the game to
avoid a fine for not being done.
Scoresheets were received by your club at the DVHL meeting in August. Please make sure that you get your
teams scoresheets from your club representative!
When you are asking for volunteers to keep score and the clock, remember these important factors:
The scorekeeper and timekeeper are considered off ice officials
They should know the rules of the game and also know how to operate the clock
They should not be coaching from the scorekeeper’s box
They should not be cheerleading from the scorekeeper’s box
If the scorekeeper or timekeeper are not sure of the direction received from the officials,
they should ask for clarification immediately!
Remember – you need to do both a paper scoresheet and the electronic monitor!
11STANDINGS, PLAYOFFS, METHODS OF DETERMINING A WINNER!
How do we determine seedings in standings?
SECTION 17 -- LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP & PLAYOFF DETERMINATION FOR ALL SEEDINGS
A. The League Championship will be awarded to the team accumulating the most points during the regular
league season in each division and will be determined as follows:
1. League standings are accumulated by awarding a team
a) three (3) points for a regulation win,
b) two (2) point for an overtime win
c) no (0) points for a regulation loss
d) one (1) point for an overtime loss
e) one and one half (1.5) points each for tie
2. Should two (2) or more teams be tied for any place seeding, the following criteria shall be used to
break that tie:
a) The highest number of points gained in the games involving the tied teams (head to head)
b) The highest number of games won in League competition.
c) The lowest number of losses earned in League competition
d) If a tie still results, a playoff game (or games) shall be held to determine the winner.
B. Note: Under no circumstances are goals or goal differentials used to determine League winners or second
place finishers.
C. If teams have an unequal number of games played, the following criteria shall be used:
1. The highest percentage of points obtained vs. points available.
2. If tied after # 1 above, a playoff game (or games) shall be held to determine the winner.
D. The Executive Committee will give final approval on which teams may participate in DVHL Playoffs,
District Tournaments and/or USA Hockey National Tournaments.
E. No player may participate in DVHL playoffs, AAHA district tournaments or USA Hockey National
Tournaments with a DVHL team unless said player has played in DVHL league games as outlined in Section 2-
Rostering and has been on a DVHL roster since at least December 31 of the current season.
F. Playoff seedings in each division will be determined as follows:
1. League standings are accumulated by awarding a team two (2) points for a win, one (1) point for a tie
and no (0) points for a loss.
2. Should two (2) or more teams be tied for any place seeding, the following criteria shall be used to
break that tie:
a) The highest number of points gained in the games involving the tied teams (head to head)
b) The highest number of games won in League competition.
c) The lowest number of losses earned in League competition
d) If a tie still results, a playoff game (or games) shall be held to determine the winner.
Note: Under no circumstances are goals or goal differentials used to determine playoff seedings
12FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ABOUT THE LEAGUE RULES
THAT ALL MANAGERS SHOULD KNOW!
Rules and Regulations of the Game!
SECTION 1 – GOVERNING RULES
1 - The rules governed by USA Hockey will be the playing rules for the DVHL
2 – The use of noise makers by a spectator of any kind in a league game or playoffs is strictly prohibited.
How long are penalties and periods in a game?
SECTION 2 - TIME DURATIONS
Age Group Minor Penalty Major Penalty Misconduct Periods
Squirt 1.5 minutes 4 minutes 8 minutes 12 minutes
Peewee 2 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes
Bantam 2 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 16 minutes
Midget 2 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 16 minutes
What do we do if we are tied and need to go into overtime? What do we do if we are running
out of time to complete a game?
SECTION 8 - ICE AND FACILITIES RESPONSIBILITY
A. The home team shall be responsible for providing sufficient ice time, the necessary facilities and equipment,
and two (2) USA Hockey qualified referees in all age divisions, and it is their responsibility to pay for them.
Mite 1 hour 15 minutes total time
Squirt 1 hour 15 minutes total time
Peewee 1 1/2 hours total time
Bantam 1 1/2 hours total time
Midget 1 1/2 hours total time
1. A two-man referee system will be used at all levels
2. If two (2) referees are not present for the League game, the decision to play the game or not will be
made by the visiting team.
3. If the decision is made to play the game, no protest can be made on the issue of number of referees.
4. If the decision is made not to play the game, it must be rescheduled by the home team, at their
expense.
5. Under no circumstances will the originally scheduled game be considered a forfeit because of the lack
of two referees.
B. Official’s game fee: If a game is officiated by only one official, that official will be paid on and one-half
times the individual game fee for that level. Under no circumstances will the official receive the entire game fee
for both officials.
13C. To expedite the game, it is recommended that a timed four (4) minute warm-up period be adhered to and a
one (1) minute limit be observed when changing ends at the end of a period.
D. The home team shall notify the visiting team what the end of the time slot is before the start of the game.
E. A game is not an official game unless two (2) full periods are played.
1. If two (2) full periods are not played, no recognition of the game being played will occur, except in
cases of serious misbehavior, such as match penalties or gross misconduct (which may have been the
cause of game incompletion).
2. Serious cases of misbehavior will be decided by the Commissioner per the rules of USA Hockey.
SECTION 3 - END OF TIME SLOT
A. Ice and facilities responsibilities
1. Establish the end of the time slot before the start of the game.
2. Play two (2) full periods in accordance with the DVHL time durations shown in Article VII, Section 2
using stop-clock periods.
3. Prior to the start of the third period, take the remaining time for the game slot, divide that time in half,
and play that time, stop clock for the third period. If the game is tied at the end of regulation and time
permits, proceed to overtime rules. If the rink stops the game due to time slot expiration, games is final at
that point
4. Do not exceed the published time period for the third period. E.g. 20 minutes left to play -- 10 minute
stop--clock third period.
5. At no time will a running clock be used.
B. If the third period time is cut in accordance with league rules, and there is ice time remaining when the game
clock reads 0:00, the game is over, unless the game is tied. If tied, then OT will be played. If the rink stops the
game due to time slot expiration, the game is final at the point.
1. The remaining ice time is not to be used for additional game time.
2. Once the third period begins, the clock will not be altered.
3. If the ice slot is over and there is still time on the clock, the game is over (curfew).
C. If the game is tied at the end of the third period, a sudden death overtime will be played using the format
below:
A. There will be a thirty (30) second intermission at the end of the third period.
B. Goaltenders do not change ends at the start of overtime.
C. Five (5) minutes stop time Squirts using a four-on-four format with all other levels using a three-on-three.
D. All rules pertaining to penalties including length and stacking apply during overtime.
E. Any eligible skater on the roster may be used during the overtime period.
F. Changing on the fly is permitted.
G. Any unexpired penalty incurred in the third period will carry over into the overtime period with play
starting as a five (5) on four (4) for Squirts and four (4) on three (3) for all other levels. First whistle after
the expiration of the penalty play resumes overtime format.
If a penalty is assessed in the three (3) on three (3) overtime period, play shall resume as a four (4) on
three (3).
a) At the expiration of the penalty, the teams shall play four (4) on four (4).
b) At the first stoppage after the power play ends, play will resume as three (3) on three (3).
H. If a second penalty is assessed while a team is playing shorthanded, play will resume as a five (5) on
three (3); at the expiration of the penalty and a stoppage play will resume as a four (4) on three (3) and
after the expiration of the 2nd penalty and a stoppage play will resume three (3) on three (3).
I. Time-outs are not permitted during the overtime periods.
If a tie still remains at the end of the five-minute overtime period, the game ends in a tie.
14What if one or no referees show up? When is a game an official league game?
SECTION 8 - ICE AND FACILITIES RESPONSIBILITY
F. The home team shall be responsible for providing sufficient ice time, the necessary facilities and equipment,
and two (2) USA Hockey qualified referees in all age divisions (except Mites), and it is their responsibility to pay
for them.
Squirt 1 hour 15 minutes total time
Peewee 1 1/2 hours total time
Bantam 1 1/2 hours total time
Midget 1 1/2 hours total time
1. A two-man referee system will be used at all levels except
Mites. Mites Half Ice require 1 referee where as Mites Cross
Ice does not require an referee. In Cross Ice, the coaches
handle the games
2. If two (2) referees are not present for the League game,
the decision to play the game or not will be made by the
visiting team.
3. If the decision is made to play the game, no protest can
be made on the issue of number of referees.
4. If the decision is made not to play the game, it must be
rescheduled by the home team, at their expense.
5. Under no circumstances will the originally scheduled game be considered a forfeit because of the
lack of two referees.
G. Official’s game fee: If a game is officiated by only one official, that official will be paid on and one-half times
the individual game fee for that level. Under no circumstances will the official receive the entire game fee for both
officials.
H. To expedite the game, it is recommended that a timed four (4) minute warm-up period be adhered to and a
one (1) minute limit be observed when changing ends at the end of a period.
I. The home team shall notify the visiting team what the end of the time slot is before the start of the game.
J. A game is not an official game unless two (2) full periods are played.
1. If two (2) full periods are not played, no recognition of the game being played will occur, except in
cases of serious misbehavior, such as match penalties or gross misconduct (which may have been the
cause of game incompletion).
2. Serious cases of misbehavior will be decided by the Commissioner per the rules of USA Hockey.
What if I think the ice is not safe?
SECTION 12 -- UNSUITABLE PLAYING CONDITIONS
A. It shall be left to the judgment of the referees at the rink to decide whether the ice or conditions are suitable
for play.
B. Note: The Commissioner may order any Club to play a postponed game on 48-hour notice.
What is the maximum number of goals a player can score in the B American division?
SECTION 22 – B AMERICAN DIVISION
A. No player may score more than three (3) goals in a single game. Any player that violates this rule will
receive a 2-minute minor for unsportsmanlike conduct and the goal will not count.
15What will happen if I refuse to continue to play a game?
According to the Atlantic District Rules and Regulations:
G. REFUSAL TO CONTINUE PLAY
(1) Leaving Ice During Game. Any team playing in a league, exhibition, or tournament game that leaves the ice
during the game, shall forfeit the game by a score 1-0, or by the official score at that time, the team leaving the ice is
behind.
(a) Suspension of Coach/Manager. The coach and/or manager of the team leaving the ice will be subject to a
maximum suspension for a period of one year and a minimum of thirty days.
Serving Suspensions and Penalties
What does a suspended coach/player have to do?
SECTION 5 -- SUSPENDED PLAYERS AND COACHES
A. Any player or coach who is suspended cannot sit or stand on or near the bench of his team. He must watch the
game from the stands.
B. A suspended player or coach is obligated to appear at the next scheduled game(s) (the actual number of games
is equal to the suspension).
1. Prior to the game, the suspended player/coach is required to sign the scoresheet in the area allocated
for suspended players and coaches.
2. He must also print his name, number and team.
3. If the team has a scheduled game, and a player or coach is supposed to sign, and he does not, the
game does not count toward satisfying his suspension.
4. If a player or, coach signs in the game roster section instead of the area allocated for suspended
players/coaches, the game does not count toward satisfying his suspension.
5. If a coach has more than one team, he must serve his suspension with the team for which he received
the suspension.
6. Signing the scoresheet is required for 'game' suspensions, not 'day' suspensions such as gross
misconduct and match penalty.
7. A suspended coach is not permitted to be within 30 feet of the player’s bench, penalty box or
scorekeepers box during the game or games he/she is serving a suspension. The suspended coach’s name
and information must be printed on the scoresheet in the area allocated for suspended players and
coaches. The coach must sign the scoresheet in the suspended area as proof of serving the suspension.
8. No electronic communications with the player’s bench, penalty box or scorekeepers box during the
game or games he/she is serving a suspension can be used.
C. All suspensions incurred during a DVHL scheduled League game must be served in a DVHL scheduled
league game.
1. This does not relieve a suspended player or coach from serving his suspension in accordance with
USA Hockey (i.e. non-league games scheduled prior to the next league game).
162. A player or coach may in fact sit out more games than the original suspension in order to fulfill his
obligation.
D. Suspended players occupy a position on the game roster, and shall be counted toward the maximum number
of players permitted on the bench even though ineligible to participate in the game or be on the team bench.
E. If a USA Hockey and/or DVHL penalty resulting in a game suspension is assessed to a player and/or coach,
that player and/or coach is suspended until that respective penalty is served.
F. A suspended player and/or coach participating in a game while suspended will result in a forfeit. A winning
score of 1-0 will be awarded to the non-offending team if a forfeit is assessed.
G. Any suspension not served during the current season will carry over into the next season.
1. Carry-over suspensions follow the player/coach, not the team or club.
2. If a player/coach moves up from one age classification to another, the carry-over suspension still must
be served.
3. If a player/coach moves to a different Club, the carry-over suspension still must be served.
H. Proof of serving a suspension must be submitted to the Commissioner at or before the May Board Meeting or
the suspension will carry over to the next season without exception.
1. Signature on the scoresheet in the area allocated for suspended players/coaches or indication of name,
number, and team is the only proof that will be accepted for service of a suspension.
I. Whenever a player or coach receives a game misconduct or match penalty, the coach or his designee (e.g.
team manager) shall file, with the League Commissioner a written report (sent by fax or email) in the form
required and shall include a copy of the score sheet from the game in which the penalty was imposed. The report
shall be filed within seventy-two (72) hours following the conclusion of the game.
J. Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Commissioner regarding the imposition of a suspension may
appeal that decision to the Ex. Committee of the DVHL by written request to the Commissioner or the League
President. The appeal shall be accompanied by a check for the appropriate filing fee. All appeals shall be heard
following regularly scheduled monthly DVHL meetings. The filing of an appeal shall not toll the execution of the
suspension unless the Ex. Committee determines that the suspension shall not be executed pending the appeal
hearing. At the appeal hearing, the aggrieved may present witnesses and other evidence that it deems appropriate.
K. Any party aggrieved by the decision made by the Ex. Committee following an appeal hearing on a suspension
or any other matter, may appeal that decision in writing addressed to the DVHL President. Upon receipt of that
appeal, the DVHL President shall appoint a three-member panel composed of individuals who are not members of
the DVHL Ex. Committee to hear the appeal.
L. Any party aggrieved by the decision made by the three-member appeal panel appointed for that purpose by
the DVHL President may appeal that decision in writing addressed to the Atlantic District who shall administer
that appeal pursuant to the Atlantic District rules.
How long does my player sit if they receive a fighting penalty?
In accordance with USA Hockey, a player who receives a fight penalty must sit out their next USA Hockey game with the
team in which he receives the penalty.
If the player’s next game is a non-league game, then the player must sit out that penalty to satisfy his USA Hockey
suspension and then sit out his DVHL league game as per the quantity listed below based on the level of team.
17If the player’s next game is a DVHL league game, then the player must sit out and will satisfy both his USA Hockey
suspension as well as the first game of the quantity listed below based on the level of team.
SECTION 6 -- FIGHTING
A. Fighting Penalties for Bantam, Midget 16 and Midget 18
1. If a player incurs a major penalty for fighting, which by USA Hockey rules is accompanied by a game
misconduct penalty, the player shall sit out three (3) DVHL games for the first infraction, five (5) games for
the second infraction, and shall be suspended for the balance of the season for the third infraction.
B. Fighting Penalties for Peewee
1. If a player incurs a major penalty for fighting, which by USA Hockey rules is accompanied by a game
misconduct penalty, the player shall sit out two (2) DVHL games for the first infraction, four (4) games for
the second infraction, and shall be suspended for the balance of the season for the third infraction.
C. Fighting Penalties for Mite & Squirt
1. If a player incurs a major penalty for fighting, which by USA Hockey rules is accompanied by a game
misconduct penalty, the player shall sit out one (1) DVHL games for the first infraction, two (2) games for
the second infraction, and shall be suspended for the balance of the season for the third infraction.
What if my player receives a match penalty either on his DVHL team or High School team?
Regardless of what team a player receives a match penalty with, the player is automatically suspended from all USA
Hockey activities, both games (league and non-league) and practices. This means the player cannot play club or high
school until a ruling is made.
The Commissioner has 30 days to hold a hearing and 5 days after that to announce his ruling on the suspension received
by the player for receiving a match penalty.
DVHL Rule
SECTION 7 -- MATCH PENALTY
D. For a match penalty, or for physical abuse to a referee, the USA Hockey rules regarding hearings, etc. shall
be disposed by the League Commissioner. In no case will a player cited for these infractions be allowed to
participate in any game or practice until the Commissioner has ruled or thirty (30) days have elapsed. The
League Commissioner shall follow the procedure(s) outlined by USA Hockey and the Atlantic Affiliate with regard
to his requirements of investigating and ruling on a match penalty.
USA Hockey Playing Rules - Rule 405 | Match Penalties
(a) A “MATCH” penalty involves the immediate removal of a player or Team Official for the balance of the game and a
five-minute time penalty shall be assessed.
(Note) For all “MATCH” penalties, regardless of when imposed, or prescribed additional penalties, a total of 10 minutes
shall be charged in the records against the offending player or Team Official.
(For all Youth, High School and Girls’ Age Classifications) Unless immediate substitution is permitted under
the coincidental major penalty Rule 403(c), the penalized team shall immediately place a substitute player on the
penalty bench and such player shall not be changed.
(For Adult Classifications) Unless immediate substitution is permitted under the coincidental major penalty Rule
403(c), the penalized team shall place a substitute player on the penalty bench before the penalty expires. No other
replacement for the penalized player shall be permitted to enter the game except from the penalty bench upon expiration
of the penalty. For violation of this rule a bench minor penalty for illegal substitution shall be imposed.
(b) When coincidental match penalties have been imposed or when any combination of coincidental major and
match penalties have been assessed to a player or players of both teams, Rule 403(c) covering coincidental major
penalties will be applicable with respect to player substitutions.
18(c) A player or Team Official incurring a match penalty shall be suspended from participating in any USA Hockey
games and practices until his case has been dealt with by the proper authorities. A hearing by the proper
authorities shall be offered to be held (including any further disciplinary action) within 30 days of the incident
(“30-day period”) together with a decision in accordance with Bylaw 10D (Suspension Hearings/Domestic
Competition Playing Rules). If extenuating circumstances prevent the proper authorities from conducting the
hearing within the 30-day period, the player or Team Official shall be automatically reinstated after the 30-day
period. The failure to offer the hearing shall not prohibit the hearing body from conducting the hearing after the
30-day period and imposing further disciplinary action.
(Note) The Referee is required to report all match penalties and the surrounding circumstances to the proper
authorities immediately following the game in which they occur.
(d) If any Team Official is assessed a match penalty, he may not sit near the players’ bench of his team, nor in any
way attempt to direct the play of his team.
(e) Original jurisdiction in any hearing resulting from a match penalty assessed under Rule 601(f.1) (Physical Assault
of Officials) shall reside with the Affiliate (Ron Goodman).
What form do I fill out if my player/myself receive a game misconduct or match?
Please go to the DVHL website and go to the forms section on the left. The Commissioner’s form is there for you
to fill out and submit.
DVHL Rosters and Player Movement
How can I add a player to my roster or move players?
SECTION 3 -- PLAYER MOVEMENT
A. Until December 31, each team will be allowed six (6) moves within an age division and/or between age
divisions (goalies exempt). This does not include assignment of a player to an in-house program which must
occur at the time of player evaluations per section 3 of the Constitution.
B. Unless approved by the appropriate Vice President (or to any member of the Executive Committee if the
appropriate Vice President is unavailable), players will not be permitted to move down and play in a lower division
unless that move is a permanent one. Such player will not be eligible to be considered for any further movement
for the remainder of the season. All player movement must be to a higher division or level, i.e. B to A, A to AA.
C. A move in any direction is considered one (1) move.
D. Notification of these moves must be made (by telephone) to the appropriate Vice President (or to any member
of the Executive Committee if the appropriate Vice President is unavailable) PRIOR to the player's participating in
a DVHL game.
E. The completed "Player Movement Confirmation Form" prescribed by the Commissioner must be emailed,
faxed or mailed within five (5) days of the "moved" player's effective date for participation in League play (at the
new level). This form will then be marked received by the appropriate Vice-President, dated and faxed back to
the originator. A return email confirming the move and/or the addition of the player by the appropriate VP to the
DVHL web based roster is acceptable confirmation as well.
F. Failure to follow the above procedures may cause the player to be declared ineligible, and the game to be
forfeited.
G. The "Player Movement Confirmation Form" is also required to follow up on roster additions and deletions.
H. Goalies may be moved from one team to another team (at division or level within a division) on an exception
basis.
1. This move must be approved by the appropriate Vice President, or member of the Executive
Committee, in the absence of the Vice President.
I. NOTE: A player movement from one level to the next, e.g. mite to squirt, constitutes two (2) movements, one
(1) being charged to each team.
19J. Once a player is deleted from your roster, that player cannot be added back to your roster except as
described in section 3A. Any exception to this rule must be presented to the Executive Committee for final
approval.
K. Player additions and player movements to a team that had been granted their petition during the petitioning
process must have the approval of the appropriate vice president of the level in question.
What if I have a Tier I or Junior player who wants to play on my team?
SECTION 4 -- TIER 1 AND JUNIOR PLAYERS
A. Any player or players having been registered or having participated in a league game on a Tier 1 or Junior
level team during the current season may not participate on a DVHL team unless that player is deleted from the
Tier 1 or Junior team roster for the current season. (Tier 1 or Junior means Atlantic League or equivalent or any
Junior team whether independent or tournament bound)
1. Such a move must be approved by the Executive Committee.
2. Once having been rostered on a DVHL team, the movement of that player or players back to a Tier 1
or junior team shall be cause for protest and possible forfeit of any DVHL games in which such player(s)
participated.
3. Tier 1 includes both Major and Minor players.
B. No DVHL rostered player may participate with a Tier I team in any capacity, regardless of games,
tournaments, practices, etc. without the prior written approval by their Tier II Club President
Miscellaneous Information
Does the DVHL have a tampering policy?
SECTION 7--TAMPERING
A. Tampering is defined as recruiting of a rostered and/or registered player without the prior written approval from the
organization of the rostered and/or registered player.
B. No coach, manager or club official connected with a registered team may entice, influence or otherwise tamper with a
player rostered with another registered team without the prior written approval of a club president or his designee. The
DVHL president must be advised in writing by the club president of any designee.
C. A release will not be effective until it has been received in writing and signed by the current officer of the association
who is not a parent of the player or a member of the team involved.
D. After investigating the matter to the fullest extent, the Executive Committee may invoke the following penalties:
1. To the player; a rostered, protected player who takes the ice with another team without prior written approval may not
play for that organization for at least the remainder of the current season, regardless of obtaining a subsequent release.
2. To all others; any individual or organization that violates the above rules is also subject to fine, probation or suspension,
or may not be eligible to participate in DVHL playoffs or District Tournament.
What if I want to protest a league game?
SECTION 9 -- PROTESTS
A. Protests will be recorded on the front of the original copy of the official scoresheet in the remarks area, and
signed by the protesting coach. The reason for the protest must be written on the scoresheet.
1. All protests will be null and void if a written explanation of the protest accompanied by a fee of fifty
dollars ($50.00) is not received by the Commissioner within seventy-two (72) hours.
2. If the protest is won, the money is returned.
3. Protests regarding the use of an ineligible player may be made upon discovery and are not subject to
the seventy-two (72) hour rule.
B. If a game must be replayed, the same player roster must be used.
201. All suspensions incurred or served during a protested/rescheduled game will count as a League
suspension or service.
C. All protests and ice forfeiture bond requests must be made in writing to the Commissioner.
D. All correspondence with the DVHL Executive Committee, President or Commissioner (e.g. Appeals and
Protests) shall only be through the Club President or his designee as provided to the DVHL Executive Committee
What will happen if a coach doesn’t let their players play a high school game?
According to the Atlantic District Rules and Regulations:
E. HIGH SCHOOL POLICY
(1) General Rule. The Atlantic recognizes the value of both club hockey and high school hockey to a player’s
development and enjoyment of the game. It is the policy of the Atlantic District, that:
(a) No Bantam, Midget or Junior coach or organization may prohibit any of their players from
participating with their USAH registered scholastic team
(b) No scholastic coach or organization may prohibit a player from
participating on a USAH registered Bantam or Midget team.
(c) In the event of a conflict between a game for one team and a practice for
another team, the player shall be permitted to attend the game, with no penalties to the
player for missing practice. It shall be an excused absence from practice, and not be
held against the player in any way, including but not limited to any allowances a player is
permitted to miss for that team
(2) Penalties for infraction of the above
(a) 1st offense – warning to coach and club
(b) 2nd offense – 30-day suspension to head coach of offending organization and person responsible
(if different from head coach
(c) 3rd offense – 1-year suspension to head coach and $1,000 fine to organization
What will happen if a coach doesn’t wear a helmet?
According to the Atlantic District Rules and Regulations:
C. COACHING SAFETY
(1) Helmets. All ice hockey coaches and instructors of registered USA Hockey youth/high school, disabled,
girls’/women’s 19 & under and below programs must properly wear an ice hockey helmet during all on-ice
sessions, including practices, controlled scrimmages and coach and referee clinics (seminars), with the
exception of when a team official is tending to an injured player.
(a) Any ice hockey coaches and instructors found in violation of this rule by their organization, league
or the Atlantic Affiliate shall be subject to a recommended suspension of not less than 30 days.
21Compliance – Safe Sport, Locker Rooms, Penalty Boxes,
Injuries and Insurance
SafeSport Training:
All organization members that have access to the player MUST be SafeSport trained. This includes coaches,
managers, organization management, penalty box volunteers, etc.
SafeSport training is an on-line seminar that takes about 90 minutes to complete and the completion
certification is valid for two years.
All coaches and managers that do not have a valid SafeSport certification, CANNOT be added to a roster and
CANNOT participate with the team in any way.
All those not rostered are not covered by USA Hockey insurance
and they also invalidate the coverage for all others with whom they
share the ice.
SafeSport training can be accessed at
www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining
Locker Room Monitoring Policy:
You as the Team Manager, need to be aware of the locker room
policy! USA Hockey is concerned with locker room activities
between minor players, locker room activities between minor
players and adult players, adults being alone with individual minor
players in locker rooms, and non-official or non-related adults
having unsupervised access to minor participants at sanctioned team events.
It is the policy of USA Hockey and USA Hockey InLine that all affiliates, districts, leagues and local hockey
programs have at least one responsible adult directly monitoring the locker room during all team events to
ensure that only participants (coaches and players), approved team personnel and family members are
permitted in the locker room and to supervise the conduct in the locker room. Any individual meetings between
a minor participant and a coach in a locker room shall require a responsible adult be with the coach.
Further, responsible adults must personally monitor the locker room environment at all times while participants
are present and also make sure the locker room is appropriately secured during times when minor participants
are on the ice.
All responsible adults serving as locker room monitors should be gender correct and the co-ed locker room
policy must be followed as described in the current USA Hockey Annual Guide. Monitors must be screened
and meet all USA Hockey screening standards.
Penalty Box Supervision:
All penalty boxes need adult supervision if the player cannot enter or exit the penalty box safely on their own.
If the penalty box is immediately adjacent to the player bench, it must be supervised by a credentialed coach.
22Major Injuries:
If a major injury occurs, please notify your Club President who shall in turn contact the league to let them know
of the injury.
USA Hockey Insurance provides secondary insurance coverage. Additional information can be found at
http://www.usahockey.com/page/show/837074-insurance-and-risk-management.
USA HOCKEY COACHING REQUIRMENTS
While the ultimate responsibility for the coaches USA Hockey requirements does not lay with the team
manager, you will be one of the people that your team will ask the question to if your coach is thrown off of the
bench for lack of compliance.
You need to familiarize yourself with all of your coach’s accreditations. You will see on your USA Hockey
roster if they are compliant or not. Deadlines must be met to remain on the bench.
Please go to www.usahockey.com and go to the coach’s section. All coaching accreditation, modules,
SafeSport, Screening info is listed there for you to review and to stay on top of your team staff.
You don’t want to be faced with the question from your team when they lose a coach - Didn’t you know????
23Sample Approaches for Co-ed Locker Room
The Co-ed Locker Room policy attempts to balance the social integration and camaraderie of a team
sport while providing a safe and respectful environment for all of our participants. Below are some
other options for compliance with USA Hockey’s Co-ed Locker Room Policy:
1) Have a minimum attire policy if sharing one locker room. All players should be required to
arrive at the rink wearing their hockey base layers or shorts and t-shirts (in good condition - no
holes or tears in clothing) under their street clothes. All members of the team must have this
minimum attire before entering a co-ed locker room so that no player of one gender has the
opportunity to see players of the opposite gender in a state of dress/undress.
2) A second option is for the program to have boys and girls change/dress in separate,
supervised locker rooms. Then approximately ten (10) to fifteen (15) minutes before each
game/practice everyone is to be ready in gear in one designated locker room so the coach can
address the entire team. If a player (whether boy or girl) is not fully dressed by the time the
coach arrives, then that player must go to a separate locker room or bathroom to finish
dressing. The onus is on the players being properly dressed when the coaches actually begin
preparing the team for the practice or game.
3) Another option is the alternate use of a single locker room. Players of one gender dress in the
locker room while players of the opposite gender wait outside. When the one group is ready,
then the players switch places and the players in gear wait for players of opposite gender to
get dressed. No coaching is to be done until all the players are together in full gear. Taking
turns is a means of reasonable accommodation; neither gender group should be favored, nor
should one group be the group who always has to wait to change.
Please note that with Co-ed programs, it is important that the person(s) monitoring the locker room is
of the same gender as the players being monitored. USA Hockey would consider it acceptable to
have one (1) locker room monitor immediately outside the locker room and regularly checking in on
the locker room. If there are two (2) monitors, then they can monitor from inside the locker room.
Having only one person inside a locker room can expose that person to allegations, so a second
person can help protect one another from allegations.
24Team Manager Suggested Responsibilities
The Team Manager is the liaison between the coach, parents, players and the Club. In addition, it is suggested
that the Team Manager will perform the following duties or may delegate some of the duties to another parent
on the team.
• It is important that the Team Manager support the coach by directing all questions concerning
player selection, player positions and playing time to the coach.
• Keep the team organized and running smoothly by communicating practice information and
game schedules
• Keep the “pulse” on the team and parents by listening and passing concerns on to the coach.
• Maintain all records and information relevant to game play (e.g. player cards laminated,
recording game scores, etc.)
Work closely with Club Registrar to register players and make sure all of your team’s players are registered
• Handle all aspects of regular season games and playoffs
• Complete Gaming League game reports – printing score sheets and reporting scores
• Duties that can be delegated:
• Team Treasurer – who will handle financial duties for the team; collecting money from
families to cover team expenses (e.g. tournament registration fees, coach per diem, etc.)
• Uniform Coordinator – collect/wash and distribute jerseys to the players at all of the
games
• Tournament Registration – check-in team for tournaments
It is very important Team Managers communicate regularly with the players and their
parents. Communications can be handled via meetings, phone calls and regular emails. For U16 teams
and older, it’s a good idea to email the players as well. Older players generally drive themselves to
practices, therefore, less face-to-face interaction between Team Managers and the parents. However,
you must copy the parents on all emails to children 18U to 6U
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