The MACC Mite Tournament Rules

GENERAL RULES:
1. All games are 20 minute “running time” halves with a buzzer every two(2) minutes for
shift changes, with a 2-minute warm-up prior to the first game in a set.
2. Game clock may be stopped in the event of an injury.
3. Scores will be maintained and posted on the Google Sheet. 2 pts. for a win, 1 pt. for a
tie, and 0 for a loss. The scores will determine playoff match-ups.
5. Games will be played half-ice with blue pucks.
6. One (1) referee will be on the ice for each game.
7. No overtime in preliminary round games.
8. A 9 minute “running time” “sudden death” overtime period(s) will be in effect for the
championship game. 4 players and a goalie during overtime period(s).
9. The score for each game will be displayed on the arena’s scoreboard. The teams
playing on the LOBBY rink will have their score displayed in the large number score
section of the scoreboard. The teams playing on the SCOREBOARD rink will have their
score displayed on the small number shots on goal section of the scoreboard.

TEAMS:
1. Only registered players on the team roster may play.
2. If players are added during the season, a supplemental roster must be submitted as
well.
3. Teams must start the game with a minimum of five (5) players i.e., four (4) skaters
and a goalie.
4. Each team will play with Four (4) skaters and a goalie on the ice at a time. Teams
may substitute a 5th skater for a goaltender only for the last 90 second shift of a game.
RULES of PLAY:
1. All games will be NON-BODYCHECKING.
2. Each game will start with a face-off. No other face-offs will take place during the
game.
3. If the puck is frozen by the goaltender a whistle will stop play. Offensive zone players
must retreat 15-20 feet from the goal mouth area. Once all players have retreated,
pursuit can resume upon forward puck movement by the opposing team.
4. When a goal is scored, zone players must retreat 15-20 feet from the goal mouth
area. Once all players have retreated, pursuit can resume upon forward puck movement
by the opposing.
5. Players on the ice must IMMEDIATELY STOP PLAYING THE PUCK when the buzzer
sounds and return to the bench.
6. The puck lays where it was left by the previous lines, and the first team that gets to
the puck after the buzzer/line change gains control.
7. Any penalty committed will result in change of possession. The player who committed
the infraction MAY BE instructed to leave the ice.
8. The non-penalized team will be awarded possession of the puck in the approximate
center of the ice with the penalized team retreating 15-20 feet with pursuit allowed upon
forward puck movement.
SHIFTS:
1. Player shifts will be two minutes in length. A buzzer will signal the end/start of each
shift.
2. Players must relinquish control of the puck immediately and vacate the ice upon
buzzer signal at the end/start of each shift. The new shift of players may enter the ice
surface immediately upon buzzer signal. Early substitution(s) will result in a warning,
followed by a penalty for subsequent infractions.
3. To ensure a fair resumption of play following a shift change the referee reserves the
right to stop play and then immediately resume play under conditions deemed equitable
to both teams.
4. If a team’s shift change is less than 4 skaters due to a small roster, any player(s)
remaining on the ice must return to their bench area and “tag up”, i.e., touch the top of
the boards, before returning to play.

COACHES:
1. It is recommended that one coach is on the ice at all times to encourage learning and
keep a recommended pace of play.
2. Coaches should facilitate smooth and fair line changes.
3. Team personnel should always maintain a reasonable decorum with referees and
tournament officials. Although exceedingly rare at this level, game ejections will result in
a minimum of one (1) game suspension by the infringing party. Protracted and
egregious displays may result in a suspension for the remainder of the event at the
discretion of tournament officials.


Post-game photographs: Due to liability issues parents are not allowed on the ice for
photographs. The MACC will take a post-game photo for the championship winning
team. Whenever possible, The MACC administrator will position the location of the
presentation of the awards adjacent to an “off ice” location from which parents can
capture photos of their son/daughter receiving his/her award.
Your cooperation and assistance in these matters would be greatly appreciated