SharePlayoffs and Running Clock!
2009-02-22
Setting of the Run-Time clock:
It is very important that everyone follow the LCMHL guidelines for the setting of the run time clock. The run time clock MUST be set for ... Setting of the Run-Time clock:
It is very important that everyone follow the LCMHL guidelines for the setting of the run time clock. The run time clock MUST be set for each game and if there is no visible runtime clock have someone provide a stop watch - egg timer or something that can indicate the run-time and make both benches aware of this situation.
Notes on setting the runtime:
If the game is to start at 8:00 and it is a 1 hour game - run time is 50 Minutes. Time keepers must set the 50 minute clock at 8:00 - NOT at 8:10 or when the ref blows the whistle to start the game. The time frame for that game is 50 minutes from the start of the time slot.
If the game is a 1.5 hour game the run time is 80 minutes and it too must be set at the start of the time slot. So if the game is to start at 9:30 PM, then the 80 minutes start at 9:30 not 9:35.
Please ensure that all associations know this, as well the visiting team
has the right to have a representative in the time keeper's box during
games in which they are the away team. This is a right and they cannot be
refused, but their job is not to critize the people working the clock or the score sheet, they are there to ensure that the rules are followed when it comes to time. If the visiting
team does not put someone in the timekeepers box, they cannot appeal a game
based on time.
RINK SCHEDULES & TIMING OF GAMES
In order to maintain rink schedules and uniformity, the following
must be adhered to and should be posted in all time boxes.
a) All games will consist of two (2) ten minute STOP TIME periods, and one (1) twelve minute STOP TIME period (third). The running clock shall be set for fifty (50) minutes and started at the beginning of the time slot. If the clock cannot be started at the beginning of the time slot then it shall be adjusted to the remaining time left in the slot and started immediately. Once started the running clock shall not be stopped. The game ends whenever the first of the following happens: the third period ends, the running clock expires, or the arena staff ends the time period.
Some Midget or juvenile House games may consist of three (3) fifteen minute STOP TIME periods. The running clock shall be set to 80 minutes when the ice is ready or adjusted to the time available. The determination of Midget/Juvenile times to take place at the August meeting. All rinks must have a visible clock that shows the running time.
b) Warm-ups should be limited to a MAXIMUM two (2) minutes in order that the game is completed within the allotted time. Teams should shake hands after the game - coaches should remain at their benches. Coaches must stress the importance of sportsmanship. Any player or member of a team staff that receives a game misconduct after the handshake process has started will receive a minimum 3 game suspension. Any player or member of team that receives a 10 min misconduct after the handshake process has started will receive a min 2 game suspension. After any team is involved in 2 such incidents during the year the head coach will receive a 2 game suspension.
c) TIMEKEEPERS should: Sound the buzzer after the ice is cleaned to inform teams the ice is available for warm up. Sound the buzzer two (2) minutes after the commencement of the scheduled ice time, to signal the end of the warm-up period. Teams should put out
their starting lines and the remainder retire to their bench. Ensure play starts no later than five (5) minutes past the commencement of the scheduled ice time. Warm up time may have to be reduced if teams are late. At the start of the 3rd period, inform the referee, who in return will inform the coaches, of any time change in the period.
THE SOUND OF THE ARENA BUZZER TAKES PRECEDENCE
Joan Savoie
President LCMHL
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