Coast 2 Coast International Cup

Tournament Rules

The full rules, format and code of conduct for the International Cup. Coaches and managers, please read this in full.

Eligibility and Check In

Equipment

Game Length and Arrival

Penalties and Scoring

Game Operations

Division Format and Playoffs

Tiebreakers

Overtime and Shootouts

Tournament Code of Conduct

Protests, Suspensions and Expulsions

Eligibility and Check In

Who is eligible to play?

What happens if an ineligible player is used?

Do teams need to check in?

Who is responsible for knowing the rules?

Equipment

Are neck guards required?

Game Length and Arrival

How long are games?

How early should teams be at the rink?

When do games run each day?

How many games is each team guaranteed?

Can we book travel around the schedule?

Penalties and Scoring

How long are penalties?

What happens after a match penalty or gross misconduct?

Is there a goal differential cap?

Game Operations

Are there timeouts?

How is scoring tracked?

Who runs the penalty box?

Are handshakes required?

Are games streamed?

Is there a gate fee?

Division Format and Playoffs

How are divisions structured?

How are points awarded in pool play?

What is the format for a 7 team division?

What is the format for a 6 team division?

Why are teams reseeded after the quarterfinals?

Who wins the Cup?

Tiebreakers

How is a tie between two teams broken?

How is a tie between three or more teams broken?

Overtime and Shootouts

Can a playoff game end in a tie?

What happens if a quarterfinal is tied after regulation?

What happens if a semifinal or championship game is tied after regulation?

Who is eligible to shoot in a shootout?

Tournament Code of Conduct

What is the policy on respecting officials?

What is the policy on abusive language?

What is the policy on fighting?

What is expected of families at the hotel?

What is expected of players and families generally?

Protests, Suspensions and Expulsions

Can a game be protested?

When is a player suspended?

Can coaches, parents or other team personnel be removed?

Who settles disputes?