Boys/Girls Divisions Rules

 

 

Boys/Girls Divisions Rules and Regulations

2026-2027 Season

 

1. Equipment Requirements

 

Mantatory Equipment

  • Hockey helmet (CSA-approved) with full face covering.

  • Hockey gloves

  • Hockey stick

  • Shin pads

  • Athletic supporter/protector

Footwear

  • Clean, dry running shoes only.
  • No open-toed, wet, or outdoor footwear allowed in the gym.
  • Cleats or other pinned footwear will not be allowed.
  • Supportive footwear is strongly recommended.

 

Goalie Equipment

  • Goalies must wear full equipment.
  • Equipment will be provided if needed.

Game Ball

  • A hard orange ball will be used.

Note: Players without proper equipment will not be allowed to play.

 

 

2. Season & Game Format:

 

Game Structure

 

  • SENIOR GIRLS & BOYS A-B: 3 10-minute periods which are run time.

  • JUNIOR GIRLS & BOYS C: Two 12-minute periods which are stop time.

  • Faceoffs will take place after every stoppage.

 

Special Rules

  • Floating blueline offside: All divisions

  • Hybrid icing: Boys Division A only

  • Sudden death overtime: 5 minutes if tied.

    • 3 on 3: Senior girls & boys A-B

    • 4 on 4: Junior Girls and boys Division C

  • Shootout: If still tied after overtime. Game will end as a tie if there is no winner after three shooters.

  • Timeouts: 1 per game.

 

Team Requirements

  • Minimum of six players to start a game, including goalie.

  • No games during the Winter Break.

 

3. Penalties & Infractions

 

  • DIBHA expects all players and team officials to demonstrate good character, self-control, and sportsmanship. Penalties may be assessed for conduct that occurs during or immediately surrounding a game. Referees and DIBHA league organizers have authority to determine the appropriate penalty based on the severity and circumstances of the incident.

  • Minor Infraction: 2-minute penalty.
  • Foul Language / Swearing: 2-minute penalty after the first offense.
  • Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Warning for the first offense; a 2-minute penalty for a second offense.

 

  • Progressive Discipline: DIBHA will consider the full circumstances of an incident when determining further discipline. Warnings are not a free pass for continued misconduct. Repeated violations, retaliation, arguing after a penalty or warning, or escalation of an incident will result in progressively stronger consequences.
  • These consequences may include: 2-minute penalty → additional penalty → misconduct → game ejection → suspension → further disciplinary action by DIBHA.
  • DIBHA organizers reserve the right to impose additional discipline where the circumstances warrant it.

 

Serious Misconduct

 

The following may result in immediate ejection and/or suspension:

  • Threatening or abusive behaviour toward players, coaches, referees, volunteers, or spectators.
  • Repeated or deliberate use of foul, obscene, or abusive language.
  • Physical retaliation or deliberate escalation of an incident.
  • Entering the rink or interfering in an incident when not authorized.
  • Discriminatory, hateful, or otherwise seriously inappropriate comments or conduct.
  • Fighting: Immediate ejection and possible suspension by DIBHA.
  • Players must not retaliate, leave the bench, or enter an altercation involving other players.

Retaliation & Escalation

  • Retaliation, responding to an incident after the whistle, or intentionally escalating a confrontation will result in increased punishment.
  • Players are expected to disengage from conflicts and allow referees and DIBHA league organizers to manage the situation.
  • Any player who continues to engage in an altercation after being directed to stop may receive additional penalties and may be ejected or suspended.

 

Arguing, Disrespecting Officials & Continued Misconduct

 

  • Players and team officials must respect referee and league-organizer decisions.
  • Arguing, persistent complaining, challenging officials, or continued disrespect after being warned or penalized will result in increased punishment.
  • Continued misconduct may result in an additional 2-minute penalty, misconduct, game ejection, or suspension, depending on the severity of the behaviour.
  • A referee does not need to progress through every level of penalty if the conduct is sufficiently serious.

 

4. Attendance Requirements: 2026-27

 

Boys Divisions:

 

  • Divisions A & B: Must play 6 regular season games  to quality for playoffs.

  • Division C: Must play in 5 Regular Season games and attend a minimum of 1 practice session in order to quality for playoffs.

 

Girls Divisions:

  • Senior Girls: Must play 6 regular season games to qualify for playoffs.

  • Junior Girls: Must play 5 regular season games  and attend a minimum of 1 practice session in order to quality for playoffs.

 

General Attendance Rules

  • Anyone that comes after the end of the first period will not be allowed to play.

  • Unexplained absences will be noted.

  • If a goalie cannot attend:

    • Senior Girls, Division A & B Boys: The team may use a goalie from a younger division. If this option isn't available, they may use another goalie in that division only if approved by the opposing team. If both options fail, then they must put one of their own players in net.

    • Junior Girls & Division C Boys: Teams must put one of their other players in net.

 

5. Player Attire

 

  • Must wear Islamically appropriate athletic wear
  • League-issued jerseys are mandatory. Those who do not wear their jersey during the game will be given a 2-minute penalty.
  • Loose-fitting bottoms only.
  • No tight or transparent clothing.
  • Jewelry must be removed before the game.
  • Footwear:
    • Only clean, dry running shoes.
    • No slides, cleats, or open-toed shoes
    • Change out of winter boots in the dressing room.
  • League officials may ask players to change inappropriate or offensive clothing.

 

6. Spectator Guidelines (VIEW FULL CODE OF CONDUCT HERE)

 

  • All spectators are expected to follow the same conduct rule as players.
  • Boys Divisions & Junior Girls: Open to all spectators
  • Senior Girls Division: 
    • Only female spectators allowed.
    • Male spectators must exit the rink area & stands during games.
  • Do not coach or advice players/referees during games
  • Promote sportsmanship, brotherhood, and sisterhood.
  • Refrain from any disruptive or innapropriate behaviour.

 

7. Player Code of Conduct

 

All players are expected to demonstrate good character (Akhlaq), respect, and sportsmanship.

 

Players must:

  • Respect the rules, officials, coaches, volunteers, and opponents
  • Arrive on time
  • Communicate absences to their coach in advance
  • Maintain self-control
  • Promote teamwork and team spirit
  • Treat others with respect

The following are prohibited at DIBHA events:

  • Swearing or foul language
  • Fighting
  • Smoking
  • Vaping
  • Disrespectful or abusive behaviour

 

8. Registration, Waitlists & Refunds

 

  • No refunds once form and payment has been submitted.
  •  
  • Exceptions will be made for:
    • Medical Issues
    • Unforseen personal circumstances
  • All registration forms must be submitted before the deadline.
  • If the league is full:
    • Join the waitlist
    • Players will be contacted based on waitlist order.
  • Refund requests will be evaluated case-by-case.

 

Authority

 

  • DIBHA organizers reserve the right to overrule any coach or volunteer at any point during the season or playoffs.

 

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