Rules

The tournament follows the current SJL U14 junior competition rules. 

1. TEAMS AND PLAYERS 

A total of 12 teams participate in the tournament (4 teams in each series). Teams can register an unlimited number of players with a valid SJL game pass or USA Hockey players who are eligible to play in the U14 age group according to the current age rules, but a maximum of 18+2 goalkeepers per game. 

Teams must submit player lists in advance to the gameresultsonline results service before the start of the tournament. Teams must check in at the tournament office upon arrival. 

Changes to the player list can still be made at check-in before the start of the tournament if the changes have been entered into the results service. Changes to the team's roster are only allowed during the tournament in cases of illness or injury. Transferring players between skill groups during the tournament is prohibited, except for goalkeepers who have free movement.

 
Teams have darker and lighter uniforms in the tournament. If the home team (mentioned first in the match schedule) does not specify otherwise, the home team will have a darker uniform and the away team a lighter one. 

2. GAME TIME 

The game time for matches is 3 x 15 minutes, but the total game time is a maximum of 80 minutes. The total game time is visible on the arena clock. The total game time starts and ends at the time indicated in the game schedule unless the tournament management announces otherwise. Timeouts are not allowed. If a team is not ready to start the match according to the tournament schedule, it will be declared the loser 5–0. 

3. TOURNAMENT FORMAT 

3.1 Group divisions and placement matches 
The tournament series is played in one preliminary group, with a single round-robin and placement matches based on the preliminary group standings according to the match schedule. 

3.2 Order in the standings 
In the preliminary group, the ranking of teams is determined by the number of points collected. A win in the preliminary group games earns 2 points, a draw earns 1 point, and a loss earns 0 points. If teams have equal points in the preliminary group after the matches, the ranking of the tied teams is determined by: 

1. The goal difference for the entire preliminary group (the difference between goals scored and goals conceded). 
    
2. If the goal difference is the same, the result of the head-to-head match determines the ranking. 
    
3. If the head-to-head match ended in a draw, the number of goals scored determines the ranking. 
    
4. If the situation is still tied, the team with fewer penalty minutes in the preliminary group is ranked higher. 
    
5. If none of these criteria resolve the tie, the group ranking is determined by a draw. 
    

3.3 Resolution of placement matches 
If a placement match ends in a draw, a shootout is conducted to determine the winner, first with three players per team according to SJL rules. If this also ends in a draw, the shootout continues one player at a time until a goal difference is achieved. The shooter is always a different player. 

4. RESULTS TRACKING

 
Online results tracking and match reports can be found in the gameresultsonline results service. Results are updated directly to the results service during the matches. 

5. REFEREES 

The tournament uses referees appointed by HJT according to the level service. 

6. DISCIPLINE AND SPECIAL SJL RULES 

Disciplinary matters follow SJL procedures and rules. The tournament also follows the following special SJL tournament rules. A player can receive a match penalty. A match penalty leads to exclusion from the tournament. A team official can receive a match penalty for poor behavior. 

7. AWARDS 

The tournament awards trophies and medals to the teams placed 1-3. One player from each team is awarded the tournament spirit award. 

8. ACCIDENTS 

The tournament organizer has not insured the players and is not responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur to participating players. Teams are responsible for insuring their players and officials. 

9. CHANGES 

The tournament organizer has the right to change the match schedule if special reasons require it. Any changes will be promptly communicated to the leaders of the participating teams, who will relay the information to their groups. 

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