(1) All CHA rules are in effect unless otherwise stated.

(2) The League has final authority concerning all rules and regulations including, but not limited to, suspensions, expulsions and general discretion of conduct.

(1) Only registered players on official team rosters may play league games.

(2) A team shall be composed of minimum nine (9) skaters and one (1) goalie. MAX 12 skaters and 1 goalie

(3) Each team will play with three (3) players on the ice, plus a goaltender.

(4) A team trailing by five (5) or more goals can ice one (1) additional skater until such time that the deficit falls below five goals.

(1) Teams must use other registered players from existing teams from your division or lower.

(2) Teams can use up to three (3) reserve players in any game; ie. 2 skaters and a goalie.

(3) Replacement players may only be used for emergencies or potential emergencies to meet the minimum, not to fill the benches.

(4) Unregistered players may NOT be used for any reason.

(1) All games will be NON-BODY CONTACT.

(2) All games will be FULL ICE, 50 minutes in total ice time. This includes a two minute warmup, 45 minute period.

(3) Game times for U8 & U9 will consist of 2 x 20 minute periods, with a 1 minute intermission between periods.

(4) When play is stopped due to the goalie controlling the puck or a goal was scored, a whistle will signal the attacking players to vacate the zone. Once all the attackers have exited the zone, the players may re-enter to resume play immediately. They may not challenge the opposition until they have all exited the zone. Attacking prematurely may result in a penalty for the offending team.

(5) There is no centre-ice (red) line, and therefore no icing called.


(6) All offside plays at the blueline will be deemed delayed offside and the referee will call for the offending players to release the puck and exit the zone. Once all the offending players have exited the zone together, they may re-enter the offensive zone.

(1) Player shifts will be one (1) minutes in length with the exception for U8 (1 1/2 minute shifts). A buzzer will run to signal the end of each shift.

(2) Once the buzzer sounds, players must relinquish control of the puck immediately and vacate the ice. The new players may enter onto the ice surface immediately.

(3) All players entering the ice surface must skate around their own net, prior to engaging with the puck.

(4) Failure to immediately relinquish control of the puck at the sound of the buzzer or new players entering the ice surface prematurely may result in a penalty for the offending team.

(1) All penalties will result in a penalty shot being awarded to the offended team. The clock will stop and the referee will place the puck at Centre ice for the shooter.  The remaining players on the ice will line up on the far blue line, and on the whistle, will “chase” the puck carrier.

(2) The Penalized player will be removed from the ice for the remainder of the shift, and the penalized team will play short-handed (ex. 3 vs 2).

(3) Any player having been assessed three (4) minor penalties in the same game will be automatically ejected from that game.

(4) If a team is penalized with 5 or more minor penalty during a game then the opposing team will be awarded the described below penalty shot scenario at the end of the game.
5 team penalties = 2 shoot out attempts

6 team penalties = 3 shoot out attempts


(6) Any coincidental penalties will result in both players leaving the ice surface. No penalty shots are awarded.  Teams will proceed for the duration of the shift at 2 on 2

(1) Up to three (3) coaches, assistants or trainers may be on the benches. All bench personnel must be a minimum 18 years of age or approved by league. (Ex: high school students seeking volunteer hours).

(2) Coaches who shorten the bench to gain an advantage over the other team will receive a suspension.

(3) Bench personnel having been ejected from a game, for any reason, will be suspended for the remainder of the season.

(4) INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR, CONDUCT OR LANGUAGE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!

(5) Referee’s decision is final.  No protests, No appeals.

Rule – Any team that does not show, or ice a team for a scheduled game
will:

(a) Forfeit that game.

(b) Forfeit their next scheduled game, which will be awarded to the team that showed but had no team to play.

Axis 3 vs 3 is a Spring League running over 8 weeks starting mid April to end of June. There are no games on May Long weekend.

Teams will play 1 game a week. 3-4 games will fall on Thursday or Fridays, with remaining games taking place on Sunday’s. Please view the Axis Schedule (Home Page) for further breakdown of game times.

All Player Fees are $240 ($212 + HST).

Yes a team can be registered. As a Coach, you can reserve your team spot by describing the team name and stating that one is the Coach. Each player registers/pays individually after the Coach has initiated the team. Once the Coach has chosen their team name please share with all team members. Please ensure all players indicate the team and coaches name on their registration (EX. Irish/Krys Barch). Players roster position/participation will only be guaranteed with full
payment.

We do not currently offer a Girls only Division.

Most definitely! After you have registered your Son/Daughter, email us at [email protected] stating your interest in assisting your registrants team. You will be contacted with details. Minimum 2 bench staff and a maximum of 3. All bench staff need to be minimum 18 years of age.

We accept all levels of players. The league is built around Local/AE/REP caliber level of players. Please don’t “STACK” your team.

Your payment confirmation guarantees your participation/spot. All players will be contacted after Registration and Team Roster’s are finalized.