7 - Special Game Rules Relating To Particular Grades
Special Rules for Atoms
The main emphasis for this grade is intended to be on
"skills development" rather than "winning". The principal of 'equal
opportunity' in respect to even ice time will apply in all games,
regardless of skill level. This is enforceable through an application
to the NSW Coaching Director, or NSW Development Officer on his sole recommendation, subject
to the prior approval of the Committee of Management. As this is
viewed as a critical element in the development and growth of our
sport, a fine of $100.00 (no GST) will be levied on any
club for every game of non-compliance with an approved recommendation.
Slapshots are prohibited in Atoms. A face-off will be
taken in the defending zone of the offending player.
A minor penalty will be given to any player that intentionally
uses his body to check another player, however:
- Accidental contact between two
players going for the puck will not be penalised.
- "Riding off" an opponent is part of the skills of
ice hockey and will be permitted, provided the opponent is not taken
directly into the boards.
- Hip and shoulder checks will be penalised.
Any player in this grade that receives more than seven
minutes in minor penalties in any one game will be excluded from
the rest of that game. In applying this rule, only personal penalties
are counted; ie: a two and ten penalty is counted as two.
Friendly games will be encouraged with ACTIHA teams
during the season.
The Atom season will end with a round-robin tournament
for all players registered in this grade. There will be no grand-final
for this grade.