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Below is information from the leagues WYSA has historically played in.

League 
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Valley League valley Valley Junior Warriors Buzzer level Mites to Bantams This is our Primary league
Dual State ds Dual State Huskies Squirts - Bantams This is the 2nd league for Squirts to Bantams
North Suburban nshl North Suburban Wings Bantams - Midgets New 2nd League for Bantams in 02-03
Stoneham - Instructional Mites spartan N/A Mites - 1st / 2nd year playing Our youngest league 
Click here for Equipment requirements

 


Stoneham Instructional Mite League Information:

The idea of the program is to have fun and learn to play hockey.

General Requirements:

- Players should have the following minimum skills:

Pass the USA Hockey Initiation Level Requirements (Lesson Plan "A") OR

        Have the ability to :

                            - Skate forward with confidence

                             - Stop (either using 1 foot, Snowplow, Drag, or 2 foot stops)

                            - Skate / Move backwards

The Instructional Mites Season will be spent teaching :

                             - Improving Skating Skills (Primary focus)

                            - Teaching Basic Stick Handling (Pushing Puck)

                            - Teaching Basic Shooting

                            - Teaching Basic Passing

                            - Introductions to Positional Play, Penalties, Offsides and Icing

Season Information:

- Practices begin the first Monday after Labor Day.

- Games usually begins 2nd second Sunday in October - Expect 23 - 25 during the Season

- Entire season is setup as 2 minute buzzer hockey. (Each and every shift is 2 minutes long)

- There can be "bye" weeks based on the number of teams in the League                                    

- Games are between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM on Sundays .
Number of 6:00 AM games are determined by number of teams in the league (expect  4- 5)

- Standings are not posted. Wins / Losses are not tracked - at this level they do not matter

- Players will shake hands after every game

Game information  - 3 Ten to Twelve (10 - 12) minute stop time periods:

 

- Icing will not be called

- Penalties will not be called. Players will be given an explanation if they have created/caused a penalty.

- Goalies will play the entire game and will not switch ends. Goalie equipment will be provided.

- 2 coaches are allowed on the ice / 3 additional coaches are allowed on the bench - No referees.

- Players can / will remain at the same position for the entire game. However, every player will have
the opportunity to play all positions during the season

- Ice will be resurfaced every other hour (6:00 AM, 8:00, 10:00) 

Equipment Information:

- All players must wear helmets that fully cover their ears

- Wakefield game shirts and sock are provided by the Association

 

General Information:

- Stoneham Arena is a non smoking facility

Players will move up from the instructional program based on ability and open slots.

The assigned mite coaches will determine who and when a player is ready to move up.

Clinic program - Learn to Play Hockey is strongly recommended  (Starts early December)

The following is taken directly from the
"USA Hockey Instructors Manual - Initiation Program" booklet.

From the Principles of Safety section

Protective Equipment:
Parents should be advised of the necessity to wear properly fitting and approved
equipment.

NOTE: Street Hockey Equipment IS NOT approved for Ice Hockey !!!!

    * = Required for Instructional Mites tryouts

*1.) Athletic support and protective cup           
- must completely cover and protect genitalia
- purchase according to correct waist size

2.) Garter belt
- must be properly adjusted to hold up hockey socks
- purchase according to correct waist size

*3.) Shin pads
- must properly fit shin bone and knee cap
- shin and knee cap should be made of hard plastic with suspension in shin
and extra padding in knee.
- space between knee cap and shin section must be flexible yet well protected
- when knee cap is properly fitted over knee bottom of pad must reach, yet
not extend beyond the top of the skate.

4.) Pants
- Pants must protective front and side of the thigh, tail bone, hip, and kidney area. Unless they
are properly fitted they will not provide this protection.

5.) Girdles (usually part of the pants)
- Designed to fit snugly to the body
- Padding must protect all areas noted in the "pants" section
- Girdle should not shift around when the player walks / skates
- Bottom of girdle legs should touch top of knee cap when standing straight

*6.) Shoulder pads
- Constructed with hard caps for shoulder tips, plus flexible shock absorbing
material over the upper arms, chest and back.
- Advisable to have adjustable straps on arms and body to ensure proper fit

*7.) Elbow pads
- must cover the complete elbow joint with good shock absorbing material
- when fastened properly, should extend from shoulder pads to the gloves,
and not be able to slip

*  8.) Helmet - Most important piece of equipment !!! (along with face mask)
- must be HECC approved
- if adjustable, must fit properly and cover the forehead, temple, and base
of skull
- straps must be fastened
- available in different sizes ,and must not move around the head

*9.) Face mask
- Must be HECC approved
- Available in clear plastic or wire cage
- must be securely fastened to the helmet so that it will not make contact
with the face

*10.) Gloves
- must be well padded over fingers, thumb, and back of hand, yet
flexible to allow movement
- should be hard fiber protection covered with shock absorbing material
over wrist and forearm
- glove must extend up arm to elbow pads
- gloves must fit snugly, yet be large enough so that hand and wrist
movement is not hindered

*11.) Skates - the 2nd most important piece of equipment !!
- must provide good support and protection in toe, heel, and Achilles
tendon area.
- toe caps must be constructed of plastic in order to provide long lasting
support
- counter should also be constructed of plastic in order to provide long
lasting support

    Proper fitting skates , tied correctly  - tight near toe, moderate across middle of foot
and tight near the ankle area, will improve skating skills !!!

*12.) Stick
- must be proper length (on skates -  top of handle within 1" of chin) and
lie (angle of stick blade to stick handle). Request help if not sure
of proper stick.
- should be taped on blade and upper handle
- ensure a proper shaft size for the player (smaller for younger players)
Most sticks are too big (older player's passed down or parents cut down

Dual State League Information:


Dual State Rules 2000-2001 Season

Updated August 2000
Highlighted rules are reflect changes from 99-00

Click on the Rule to go directly to that Section

Rule Number Rule Number
Section I Administrative Section 5 Injuries
Section 2 Eligibility Section 6 Discipline
Section 3 Cancellations / Postponements Section 7 Awards
Section 4 Playing Rules Section 8 Penalties

Section I Administrative

 

Rule

Sub

Rule

1-1

A

The league will supply a commissioner, who will act as a timekeeper and scorekeeper

1-1

B

Commissioners mat suggest to referees additional penalties to players or coaches relating to unacceptable conduct
     

1-2

  

All payments will be made to the League Treasurer prior to the agreed upon dates
     

1-3

A

The regular season team standings will be computed by points for wins losses and ties
Wins = 2 points, Ties = 1 point, Losses = 0 points
     

1-3

B

In cases of a tie in the standings at the end of league play, the ties teams will be regular season co-champions
     

1-3

C

At the end of the regular season, playoffs will take place in the Mite through full-season Bantam A level. Playoff rules and requirements will be forwarded to the programs during the regular season.
     

1-4

  

All rosters must be on an official USA Hockey form and the form must be stamped by the appropriate District Registrar. If there are any complications regarding player eligibility, the League Commissioner will have the power to declare a forfeit.
     

1-5

  

All teams will submit to the League Commissioner a copy of their USA Hockey roster by December 1, 2000. Any team which does not submit a player roster by December 1, 2000 will be ineligible for League Playoffs.
     

1-6

  

All teams will be checked to see that they have registered will Massachusetts Hockey, and USA Hockey by December 31, 2000
     

1-7

  

Programs are directed to instruct spectators to keep off the ice. For violations of this mandate see Rule 6-3
     

1-8

A

The season will be approximately 30 weeks long. Approximately 10 weeks for alignment. Approximately 20 weeks for record.

1-8

B

All leagues will be set up in final divisions after teams play for approximately 10 weeks. The last part of the season will be played on a level of competition basis. The team with the most points after approximately the last 20 weeks is the winner.
     

1-9

A

All protests must be made to the League Commissioner within 24 hours of game completion, by phone and 48 hours in writing, or before the next game, whichever comes first. All protests must be approved by your programs Board of Directors. No protests will be accepted via e-mail.
ANY COACH WHO WRITES A PROTEST OR REMARK ON A GAME SHEET WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) GAME.

1-9

B

Judgement calls by officials are not grounds for protests. Questions concerning officials may be directed to the following Referee Supervisors:
Brian Ferraro (978) 667-3535
Bill Byers (978) 851-6476
Kevin Conway (978) 663-0196 (Timekeeper Supervisor)
Joe Ferraro (978) 667-1465 (League Commissioner)
     

1-10

A

All complaints, written or otherwise, by directors, coaches, or parents will not be accepted unless they have been approved by the board of directors of the responsible program.

1-10

B

Any coach who forgets he is coaching young boys and loses his control during or after a game, will receive a suspension from the league

1-10

C

Any parent, or spectator, who, after being warned by a league or game official, persists in conduct which is detrimental to play of the game will be ejected from the rink. If the individual(s) refuses to leave the area the game will be suspended. Coach(es) failing to identify the offending parent, or spectator, will be suspended indefinitely at that point and the offending team will then forfeit the game

1-10

D

As a game official, the commissioner (timekeeper) on duty has the authority to suspend players, coaches, and spectators who are guilty of inappropriate conduct.
Coaches, and parents, should realize that the control of the players is their responsibility. When they act up, so will the players.

1-10

E

Suspended coaches, or players, will not be allowed to participate in league competition for a period of time so determined by the League Commissioner.
     

1-11

A

All teams should have sufficient insurance coverage. The league will not be responsible for any injury to players, coaches, officials, or spectators.

1-11

B

Hockeytown U.S.A. has made the Dual State League responsible for informing all persons that are associated with the league during these rental sessions, whether they be spectators or participants, that they must absolve Hockeytown U.S.A., Inc. from any and all liabilities for any injuries sustained by them on the premises.
     

1-12

  

The league will not be responsible for any damages incurred by teams at any of the rinks. Individual programs are responsible for payment of damages caused by their players.
     

1-13

  

All league business will be conducted through the League Office, preferably by telephone. No league business will be conducted via e-mail.

 

Section 2 Eligibility

Rule

Sub

Rule

2-1

  

All teams must be registered with Massachusetts Hockey and USA Hockey. Official rosters and copies of birth certificates for each player must be available upon request, to the League.
     

2-2

  

A roster will consist of a maximum of 20 players – 18 skaters and 2 goaltenders
     

2-3

  

Any team that does not dress the minimum number of skaters for a game will automatically forfeit that game (Reference: USA Hockey Rules 201 and 203C).
     

2-4

  

Player eligibility dates for team rosters will be in accordance with USA Hockey.
     

2-5

A

No player may appear on more than one roster within the league.

2-5

B

A player from a team below may be carried as an alternate. Each alternate may play only five (5) games for the team above. If an alternate participates in a sixth (6th) game he will not be allowed to return to his original team.

2-5

C

Each time an alternate player participates he must sign the score sheet at the start of the game. Any coach who does not notify the commissioner (timekeeper) of an alternate player will be subject to being suspended by the League Commissioner
     

2-6

  

In addition to the players, only three (3) coaches and a trainer will be allowed on the bench.

Section 3 Cancellations / Postponements

Rule

Sub

Rule

3-1

  

In case of inclement weather or ice breakdowns, teams will be notified of cancellations by the League Commissioner or his representative.
     

3-2

A

Teams requesting postponement of scheduled games must make arrangements with the opposing team seven (7) days prior to the date of the game. DIRECTORS OF BOTH TEAMS INVOLVED IN A POSTPONEMENT MUST CALL THE LEAGUE COMMISSIONER TO INFORM HIM OF WHAT IS GOING TO TAKE PLACE ON THE SCHEDULED GAME ICE. No postponement or cancellations will be accepted via e-mail.

3-2

B

The team requesting the postponement must make arrangements for ice and officials and make-up the game so that the game sheet can be turned into the League Commissioner no later than three (3) weeks after the original scheduled league game. All games cancelled between March 15 and the end of the season must:
1.) Be made up prior to April 1
2.) Have make-up game sheets turned into the league by April 1 with the following
information included on it:
a.) Date, time and location of originally scheduled game,
b.) Name and phone numbers of both teams’ coaches
Any make-up game sheets not submitted by April 1 or without the above information will not be accepted.
NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE WILL BE MADE.

3-2

C

Failure to make-up the game will result in a forfeit for the team requesting the postponement. If the team requesting the postponement has offered a minimum of two (2) reasonable hours of ice for the purpose of game make-up which have been declined by the opposing team, contact the League Commissioner for further action.

3-2

D

REMEMBER: The team requesting the postponement will be responsible for the entire payment of League game costs if team officials do not give the opponent the proper seven (7) day notification. (This means the fee of both teams for that game)
     

3-3

  

Teams receiving proper notification from opponents to postpone a game should realize that the ice, officials, and timekeeper are available. If you (coach) invite another team to play a non-league game you are responsible for their actions. Teams invited to play non-league games do not have to be a member of our league but must be USA Hockey registered. Club teams must show proof of registration before officials will proceed with the game. When, for whatever reason, you decide not to use the ice for a game or practice, it is your responsibility to call the League Commissioner. REMEMBER: When the above is complied with both teams are still responsible for their games costs.
     

3-4

  

Teams requesting postponement with other teams due to inclement weather are responsible for the payment of ice, officials, and timekeeper. Unless the games have been cancelled by the Dual State League, no coach should assume the games have been cancelled.

Section 4 Playing Rules

Rule

Sub

Rule

4-1

  

The playing rules of the league will be guided by the current USA Hockey Rule Book with the exception of the fighting, high stick, and maximum penalty rules.
     

4-2

A

All teams will play twelve (12) minute stop time periods. Mites will have ice made after every second (2nd) game.

4-2

B

MIDGETS ONLY: The first two (2) periods will be twelve (12) minute stop time, the third (3rd) period will be running time for the remainder of the hour.

4-2

C

MIDGETS ONLY: The final two (2) minutes of the game will be stop time if the difference in scores is two (2) goals or less
     

4-3

  

A puck, which strikes the wall, below the height of the glass, in the rinks at Hockeytown, Saugus and Skate 3, Tyngsboro (WHITE RINK ONLY) shall be considered in play.
     

4-4

  

Players, including alternates, will wear the same number all season.
     

4-5

  

Teams should be ready to play five (5) minutes prior to scheduled game time and will take the ice immediately at the request of the game officials. Failure to respond will result in a delay of game penalty. Any coach who takes exception to this rule will be reported to the League Commissioner and be subjected to league suspension.
     

4-6

  

A warm-up period of no more than three (3) minutes shall be allowed at the start of each game. Teams not prepared to start will be given a delay of game penalty. An additional delay of game will be added if the offending team or teams are not ready to play thirty (30) seconds after the first delay of game penalty. Any further delay will cause the offending team to forfeit the game. If both teams are at fault for the delay, no contest will be declared. In case of no contest, teams may use the ice under the supervision of their coaches for the remaining time allotted for the game only.
     

4-7

A

Any game that has an eight (8) goal spread will result in running time for the remainder of the game. Once a game goes on running time it will remain that way until its conclusion.

4-7

B

Any game that requires the referees to continually position the players on the ice will result in running time.
     

4-8

  

All Dual State games are curfew games. Therefore, under USA Hockey Rule 637e, there will be NO TIME-OUTS PERMITTED.
     

4-9

  

Net anchors are prohibited at Mite and Squirt levels, but may be used for all other levels at the discretion of the Dual State League.

Section 5 Injuries

Rule

Sub

Rule

5-1

  

No coach, or spectator, will be allowed on the ice to aid an injured player until the referees request assistance. (Reference: USA Hockey Rule 625m).
     

5-2

A

If a player is injured and cannot be moved off the ice until medical help arrives, the clock will keep running until the player is removed by the proper authorities.

5-2

B

In cases where this may run into the next game, the timekeeper will keep the clock running into the time of the next game.

5-2

C

When the player is removed, the timekeeper will stop the clock and allow for ice making (unless both coaches agree to play without new ice). The timekeeper will then inform both coaches of how much times is left for the game and what the adjusted periods will be.

Section 6 Discipline

Rule

Sub

Rule

6-1

  

Any coach who takes his team off the ice before the conclusion of a game will not be permitted to return to the bench for a period of one (1) year unless reinstated by the League Commissioner.
     

6-2

  

THE SHAKING OF HANDS AMONG PLAYERS AT THE CONCLUSION OF A GAME IS NOT PERMITTED. The visiting team will leave the ice first. The home team will remain on the bench until the players from the visiting team are off the ice. Any home team coach whose team leaves the bench too soon thereby causing an altercation, will not be permitted to return to the bench as a coach until he has a hearing with the League Commissioner.
     

6-3

  

Any parent or spectator found to be a travesty of the game by the on of off ice league officials will be banned from all league activity for a period to be determined by the League Commissioner. For failure to adhere to this rule player(s) connected to the offender could also face disciplinary action by the league.
In accordance with USA Hockey Rule 410a, the league reserves the right at its discretion to investigate any incident that occurs in connection with a Dual State League game, during the course of a game or in its aftermath, and assess any suspensions and/or banning as the League Commissioner deems fit. This includes the actions of parents and/or spectators.

Section 7 Awards

Rule

Sub

Rule

7-1

  

Trophies will be awarded to the regular season first (1st) and second (2nd) place teams in each division of all leagues. In case of a tie, trophies will be awarded to each team tied.
     

7-2

  

USA Hockey Patches: After each game, every team receives a copy of the official score sheet, signed by the referees. It is each coach’s responsibility to use this copy to obtain patches from USA Hockey for his players. It is suggested that you send a copy of the score sheet to USA Hockey. You may need the original for tournaments later in the year.

Section 8 Penalties

Rule

Sub

Rule

8-1

  

Match penalty and Gross Misconduct. Refer to the USA Hockey Rule Book and Massachusetts Hockey Official Guide
     

8-2

A

Fighting of Attempt to Injure
Mites through Bantams:
Automatice thirty (30) day suspension from Dual State League Play.
Second offense: Expulsion from the Dual State League.
MIDGETS ONLY:
Automatice expulsion from the Dual State League for the first offense

8-2

B

Any coach who allows a suspended player to participate in Dual State League play will be suspended for a period of no less than one (1) year and reported to the proper Massachusetts Hockey and USA Hockey authorities.
     

8-3

  

All levels: Combined fifteen (15) penalties in a game will result in running time for the remainder of the game. The final two (2) minutes of play will be stop time only if the difference in scores is two (2) goals or less.
     

8-4

A

An immediate bench minor penalty will be assessed to any coach who argues a judgement call pertaining to the Massachusetts Hockey and USA Hockey high stick and no check rules.

8-4

B

If a coach persists in arguing after a bench minor penalty has been assessed, he will be ejected from the game.
     

8-5

  

Any coach, manager, or trainer ejected from a game will automatically receive a one (1) game suspension to be served in the next Dual State League game.
Repeat offenders will be subject to further league action.
     

8-6

  

Duration of penalties:
Level Minor Major Misconduct
Midgets / Bantams 1 Minute 30 seconds 4 minutes 8 minutes
All other categories 1 Minute 3 minutes 6 minutes
     

8-7

  

Any player, from mites to midget, who receives more than three (3) penalties in a game, will be suspended for the balance of that game and the next scheduled league game, which includes playoffs.
     

8-8

  

Any team found guilty of causing a major altercation will be subject to forfeiting the game. Decision will be made by the League Commissioner only.
     

8-9

  

MIDGETS ONLY: Any player who receives a high stick minor or major penalty will receive and automatic game misconduct. That means that the player is suspended from the remainder of the game that the penalty was incurred in and the next scheduled league game.
     

8-10

  

Any player or coach who is suspended for a second time during the season could face additional disciplinary action from the League Commissioner.
     

8-11

  

Any suspension of a coach, player, or spectator by the Dual State League for the remainder of the season will be extended throughout the league playoffs.

 

Valley League Info:


Click here for the 2000-2001 Valley League Rules

General Information for Valley League
The Valley League has 7 levels (colors), 6 of them contain 4 Divisions
The Levels (highest listed first) are:
High School, White, Blue, Red, Silver, Gold, and Buzzer.
The divisions (top listed first) are:
North, South, East, and Central.

1999-2000 Season Parity Levels

Age Team Pre-Season Level Pre-Season Division Final Division Final Level
Bantam A White East    
  B Red North    
  C Silver North    
PeeWee A White East    
  B Blue South    
  C Red Central    
Squirt A White East    
  B Blue Central    
  C Silver East    
Mite A White East    
  B Blue North    
  C Silver South    
  C2 Buzzer N/A    

The 1998 - 1999 Season for Wakefield teams was as follows:

Age Team Pre-Season Level Pre-Season Division Final Division Final Level
Midget A High School White High School White
  B High School Blue High School Blue
Bantam A White East Blue North
  B Red North Red South
PeeWee A White South White East
  B Blue East Blue East
  C Red Central Red Central
  D Gold East Gold Central
Squirt A Blue South White East
  B Red South Red South
Mite A White East White East
  B Blue East Blue South
  C Red East Red North
  C2 Buzzer N/A Silver North

2000 - 2001 Valley League Rules

1.) All teams must be registered with Massachusetts Hockey or USA Hockey (New England Region). Official Massachusetts Hockey or USA Hockey rosters must be submitted to the district registrar by the application deadline. Valley League Rosters must be submitted to the Valley League office prior to October 1st. Birth certificates of those players on the roster must be made available to the league officials upon request.

2.) Full season Bantam teams must submit amended full season roster to the Valley League office prior to January 1st. All players listed on new rosters must compete in 10 regular season games to be eligible for playoffs. (Waiver of Rule #2 for those teams which compete in the White division)

3.) The playing rules of the league will be guided by the current USA Hockey rule book with the exception of the fighting rule as so stated in item rule 13.

4.) A roster will consist of a maximum of 20 players.

5.) A minimum of 8 players and a goalie may be dressed for a game in an emergency only. (i.e. Bantam teams during the High School season)

6.) All protests must be made to the League Commissioner within 24 hours by phone and 48 hours in writing, or before the next game. Note: Judgement calls of officials are not grounds for protest.

7.) Player eligibility dates for team rosters will be in accordance with USA Hockey guidelines.

8.) Complete uniforms and helmets are mandatory for play. All players must wear only USA Hockey approved helmets.

9.) No player may appear on more than one roster within the League. A player from a team below may be carried as an alternate. Each alternate may play only five games for the team above. If a player participates in a sixth game, he or she will not be allowed to play for the team below. Each time an alternate player plays he or she must sign the score sheet prior to the start of the game otherwise the game will result in a forfeit.

10.) In case of inclement weather teams should call the rink they are scheduled to play in. If the rink is open the game should be played.

11.) Postponement forms will be issued to each program representative. These forms must be filled out and returned to the League office within 7 days of any cancelled or postponed game. Forfeits and credits will be awarded only if these forms are received prior to the aforementioned deadline.

 

12.) Opponents requesting postponement of scheduled games must make arrangements with the opponent and submit a league score sheet within 30 days of the originally scheduled games date. Game sheets for postponements in the final month of the season must be received 7 days prior to the final regular season game. Approved USA Hockey Officials must officiate and sign the game sheet. The above is required in order for any makeup game to count toward league standings. Any makeup games score sheet received after the aforementioned deadline will not be accepted and a forfeit will be awarded. The League is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of a postponed and rescheduled game, unless such a postponement is initiated by the league.

13.) Fighting or attempt to injure / major penalty will result in expulsion for the league pending a board hearing. The board will consist of the commissioner, referee in chief, and the chief official scorer. The program representative, the player, and the player’s coach must also be present at the hearing. The hearing will be held within two weeks of the incident.

14.) Teams requesting postponement with other teams due to inclement weather are responsible for the full cost of the regularly scheduled game, unless the game has been cancelled by the Valley League.

15.) Players, including alternates, must wear the same rostered jersey number throughout the season.

16.) The shaking of hands among players at the conclusion of a game is not permitted. The visiting team will leave the ice first. The home team will remain on the bench until all players of the visiting team are off the ice. Any coach whose players leave the bench too soon, thereby causing an altercation, will not be permitted to return the bench as coach until he has a hearing with the board of commissioners.

17.) Each team’s coach is responsible for the actions of his players on and off the ice. The condition of league facilities are maintained for the confort and convenience of all league members, abuse of these facilities will be dealt with severely by the league commissioner. If your locker room is dirty or damaged report it to the league commissioner and include a brief note in the comments section of the official game sheet.

18.) The regular season standings will be computed by points: Win : 2 points, Tie: 1 point, Loss: 0 points. Tie breakers are determined as follows: 1) Head to Head regular season play 2) Goals differential Head to Head. 3) Overall goals differential. Teams moving up or down after January 15th will not carry their record, but will be given an opportunity for the same possible points with other teams in their new division.

19.) All rosters must be on a Valley Youth Hockey League form with goalies indicated. The commissioner reserves the right to check signatures and declare a forfeit if any discrepancies exist.

20.) No coach will be allowed on the ice to aid an injured player until the referee requests help.

21.) Please instruct parents to stay off the ice. Non compliance will result in suspension of that parent’s child from the league.

22.) Trophies are awarded to the winning team or Co-champions in each division of all leagues.

23.) Any and all complaints, written or otherwise, by directors, coaches, parents will not be accepted unless they have been approved by the board of directors of their program.

24.) The game is a sport, and the rule of fair play and sportsmanship are mandatory in the Valley League. We are guiding and teaching the young leaders of tomorrow. They will emulate our actions.
- Any coach who forgets he or she is teaching young children and behaves in a less than gentlemanly manner either during, before or after the game will receive a suspension from the league.

- Any parent acting in the same manner, will cause their child to be suspended.

- Suspended coaches or players will not be allowed to participate in league competition for a period of time as determined by the League Commissioner

25.) Any coach , manager, or trainer ejected from a game will automatically receive a one game suspension. Repeat offenders will be suspended permanently.

26.) Running clock situations: 1) 15 assessed penalties in a game. Includes game misconducts. Does not include misconduct penalties. 2) 6 goal margin occurs between teams during the game. If this margin drops back below six, stop play will resume.

27.) Any player that receives 4 penalties in a game, including misconduct penalties, will be suspended for that game and the next scheduled league game.

28.) Teams should be ready to play 5 minutes prior to the scheduled game time. A warm-up period of three minutes shall be allowed prior to the start of each game. Teams not prepared to play after the warm-up period will be assessed a minor penalty for delay of game.

29.) Modification of league fighting rule No. 11 for Midget and High School level teams:

- Any player assessed a fighting major penalty is automatically suspended from league play for one year from the date of the incident.

- Any team which has a second fighting major penalty is suspended from league play for the balance of that year.

30.) Penalty times:
Mite, Squirt and Peewee – Minor (1:00), Major (3:00), Misconduct (8:00)
Bantam and High School – Minor (1:30), Major (4:00), Misconduct (8:00)

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MVF

Valley Forum
654 So. Union St. Lawrence Ma. 01843
From Route 495: Take exit 41B. Follow for 1/8 of a mile keep right when road splits.
Go over bridge and the rink is on the right.
(978) 557-5521

 

PEAB

McVan / O'Keefe Memorial Rink:
511 Lowell Street    Peabody Ma. 01960    
From Route 1: Take Lowell Street Exit East, toward Peabody Center.
At the first set of lights take a left, up the hill. Take the second left to rink.
(508) 535-2110
 
PING
H. Alden Johnson Rink
Pingree School,    537 Highland Street     South Hamilton Ma. 01982   
From Route 128: Take Exit 20 (Rte 1A North to Wenham).
Make left onto Arbor St (Large White Church) Arbor St. turns into Highland St.
Go 3 miles and take driveway on right. Rink is on left.
(508) 468-6232
 
WILM
Eleanor M.Ristuccia Arena   
190 Main Street    Wilmington Ma. 01887    
From Route I 95: Take Exit for Rte. 38 North or Take 495 to Exit38, Rte 38 South.
Follow to intersection with Rte 129.
Rink is on Rte 38 at this intersection.
(508) 657-3976
 
REV
Paul Cronin Skating Rink:   
850 Revere Beach Parkway    Revere Ma. 02512    
From Route 16: Take Ext marked Chelsea / Broadway (Rte 107 South).
Rink is on your right just after turning onto Rte. 107.
(617) 284-9491
 
WOB
O'Brien Arena  
Locust Street    Woburn Ma. 01801    
From Route 128 / I 95: Take Exit 33 (Rte. 3 South).
Go 1 mile and take left onto Locust Street, rink is on left.
(617) 938-1620
 
BKS
Brooks School Rink:   
Great Pond Road    North Andover Ma. 01845    
From Route I 495: Take Exit 42 (Rte. 114 East) to Rte. 125 North.
Follow for 11/2 miles.
Where Rte. 125 and 133 intersect follow for a 1/4 mile.
At Treadway Ice Cream Rte. 133 splits right.
(Great Pond Road) follow to Y fork in the road bearing right. Rink is on the right.
(508) 686-6101
 
CAMB
Gore Street Rink:   
Gore Street     Cambridge Ma. 02140    
From Storrow Drive: Follow McGrath Hwy to Lechmere Stn.
Go under viaduct, and immediately bear left onto Gore St. Rink is on right about 4 blocks down.
(617) 354-9523
 
EVER
Everett M.D.C. Skating Rink:   
From Rte 93: Take Rte. 16 exit off of Rte. 93. Head East on Rte 16 towards Revere.
Follow Rte. 16 to the rotary.
At the rotary take second exit marked Rte. 99 Everett.
Follow Rte. 99 through 2 or 3 sets of lights.
At second or third set of lights Ferry St. is on your right.
Turn right on Ferry St. and follow until you see the police station on your left.
Take left at police station and you will see Wendell Park and fields on your left.
The rink is across the fields.
(617)-389-8684
 
EXE
NHL Skate
From Rte 95 North: Take Exit 2 in New Hampshire (just before the Hampton Toll).
This puts you on Rt. 101. Follow 101 to Route 27 exit. Get on 27 towards Exeter.
The NHL Skate arena is about 1/4 mile up on your left. (Industrial Rd.)
(603) 775-7423
 
LYNN
William Connery Rink:   
Sheppard Street    Lynn Ma. 01904   
From Route 1A: Take a left at Sheppard Street. Rink is on right at Lynn Technical Vocatinal School.
(617) 599-9474
 
MC
Volpe Skating Complex:    Merrimack College    
Route 114    North Andover Ma. 01845    
From Rouite 495: Take Exit 42 (Rte 114 East). Rink is on right about one and one half (11/2) miles.
(508) 683-7111
 
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