Paperweight Rules

1. Each game consists of three 15 minute periods, with a three minute buzzer system in effect
2. The offside rule is in effect with the exception of the beginner line, although as of January 1^st 2007, off sides are called on all three lines. There are no icing calls.
3. All players receive equal playing time.
4. Penalties will only be called on a flagrant foul. It is expected of the individual coaches to control and teach the players of the flagrant fouls, i.e. slashing, crosschecking, high-sticking, etc. The penalty will be the remainder of the shift , but at the discretion of the referee the penalty could also be prolonged into the next timed shift.
5. Any player injured during play must leave the ice surface to seek medical attention. The player may only return on a whistle as long as his shift has not expired. 
6. The goaltender can only be pulled for an extra attacker on the final shift of the game, in which any player on the roster can join the play. If the blue line is on the last shift of the game the goaltender cannot be pulled.
7. When a player is absent, you can only double shift players evenly from the skill level below.
8. All players must wear full equipment including CSA approved helmet/mask and BNQ approved hockey collars.
9. Due to the schedule allotted, we must be off the ice by 10:30 a.m. Therefore the timekeeper, at his discretion, will stop play due to an injury to a player, for a maximum of 5 minutes for any one game. The buzzer will sound at the end of each 3 minute shift. It is imperative that you have your team organized to get on and off the ice to maximize the playing time.
10. The final standings decide play-off format: 1st, 3rd, 5th & 7th into Pool "A" and 2nd, 4th, 6th & 8th into Pool "B".