GC Rules Quiz: Ball Hockey

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* 1. What is your name?

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* 2. Which club do you work for?

Calgary

Edmonton

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* 3. What is the minimum number of players a team needs to not default in each format (3v3, 4v4, 5v5)

3 on 3 = 3 players (2 players (1 must be female), 1 Goaltender).
4 on 4 = 4 players (3 players (1 must be female), 1 Goaltender).
5 on 5 = 4 players (3 players (1 must be female), 1 Goaltender).

3 on 3 = 3 players (3 players (2 must be female), 0 Goaltender).
4 on 4 = 4 players (3 players (1 must be female), 1 Goaltender).
5 on 5 = 4 players (3 players (1 must be female), 1 Goaltender).

3 on 3 = 3 players (3 players (1 must be female), 1 Goaltender).
4 on 4 = 4 players (3 players (1 must be female), 1 Goaltender).
5 on 5 = 4 players (4 players (1 must be female), 1 Goaltender).

3 on 3 = 3 players (3 players (1 must be female), 0 Goaltender).
4 on 4 = 4 players (3 players (1 must be female), 0 Goaltender).
5 on 5 = 4 players (4 players (1 must be female), 0Goaltender).

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* 4. How long is each Ball Hockey game?

50 minutes - 5 minute warm-up, 2 x 20 minute halves, 5 minute half-time

60 minutes - 5 minute warm-up, 2 x 25 minute halves, 5 minute half-time

60 minutes - 7 minute warm-up, 2 x 23 minute halves, 7 minute half-time

50 minutes - 7 minute warm-up, 2 x 18 minute halves, 7 minute half-time

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* 5. If a team uses a female goaltender, how many females are still required as players on the floor?

3on3 - 1 female player
4on4 - 1 female player
5on5 - 1 female player

3on3 - 1 female player
4on4 - 2 female players
5on5 - 2 female player

3on3 - 0 female players
4on4 - 1 female player
5on5 - 1 female player

3on3 - 0 female players
4on4 - 0 female players
5on5 - 0 female players

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* 6. What is the default/mercy score?

10 goals

8 goals

12 goals

15 goals

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* 7. What occurs at the point of mercy?

Game is over. Teams are encouraged to leave so they the next game can start or teams can leave early.

Teams can still play for real. Should the team who was defeated by mercy score a goal. this will allow the opposing team to score another goal and have it fluctuate until time is called.

The score freezes and the game becomes finalized. Should there still be time, teams are encouraged to play for fun and mix-up teams.

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* 8. Can games finish tied during the regular season?

No. There will be a shootout to determine the winner.

No. The team higher in the standings will receive the win.

Yes but neither team receives points towards the standings and only spirit points.

Yes - teams will receive 1 point in the standings.

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* 9. What is the shootout format for playoffs?

Halves are shortened to 23 minutes and teams will play the entire duration of play. If tied at the end of regulation it will go to a shootout. Teams pick 3 shooters (one of which must be female). If the score remains tied, teams will move into a sudden death format (per pair of shooters). Teams must have one female per every 3 shooters.

If a game is tied at the 5 minute mark or becomes tied any-time after, the game will go straight to a shootout. Teams pick 3 shooters (one of which must be female). If the score remains tied, teams will move into a sudden death format (per pair of shooters). At this point, teams can select their best shooters to repeat until the shootout is over (if they choose) or can continue to go through the roster.

GC will cut warm-up and halftime to 2:30 each. Halves are 25 minutes and teams will play the entire duration of play. If tied at the end of regulation it will go to a shootout. Teams pick 3 shooters (one of which must be female). If the score remains tied, teams will move into a sudden death format (per pair of shooters). At this point, teams can select their best shooters to repeat until the shootout is over (if they choose) or can continue to go through the roster.

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* 10. What stick can you use as a player? When is there an exception?

Players can use any stick they want in any format that is offered by the SSC.

Players must use a Dom brand plastic hockey stick with a plastic blade. Can use any stick in the Rink league.

Players can any stick except for wood in all formats

Players can only use composite sticks. Can only use plastic or wood in rink league or un-restick-ed league!

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* 11. Can players utilize tape on their stick?

Yes - it can be anywhere on the stick.

No - not allowed to use tape on the stick at all.

Yes - Only on the shaft of the stick, not the blade.

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* 12. What is a high stick?

Anytime the blade of the stick goes above a players waist while they are on the floor.

Anytime the blade of the stick goes above the crossbar while they are on the floor.

Anytime the blade of the stick goes above their nearest opponents chest area.

Anytime a player has a follow through after a shot that results in the blade being above the crossbar.

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* 13. How many high sticks can a player have in one game before the are removed? What happens if they surpass that total?

Players can have 2 high sticks in a game. If a player receives a 3rd high stick, the team is subject to a 2 minute minor and are shorthanded.

Players can have 2 high sticks in a game. If a player receives a 3rd high stick, they are ejected.

Players can only have 1 high stick during the game. If a player receives a 2nd high stick, they are ejected from the game and their team is shorthanded for 2 minutes.

Players can have as many high sticks as they occur. The team will be shorthanded after they reach a team total of 5 high sticks.

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* 14. After a goalie makes a save, how does the goalie keep the ball dead to allow their team to set-up?

Cover the ball and hold onto it. Ask the defining player to give you the goalie some space so that he can play the ball.

Cover the ball and hold onto it. Drop the ball over top of the crossbar behind the net. This will give their team 5 seconds to make a move. If a goalie moves it forward or drops i on the side of the net, the ball is live.

Cover the ball and hold onto it. Drop the ball over top of the crossbar behind the net. This will give their team 3 seconds to make a move. If a goalie moves it forward or drops it on the side of the net, the ball is live.

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* 15. Can a goal be scored from within the crease?

Yes.

Yes but the player must be moving through the crease with possession or play a lose ball. Players cannot remain stationary in the crease in an attempt to impede the goaltenders progress or screen them.

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* 16. Can a goaltender leave their crease?

Yes

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* 17. What is a violation?

Intentional or Unintentional rule infractions that are considered non-malicious. If the GC confirms a call, the violating team will lose possession. If the GC disagrees with a call, the GC will allow the play to continue and will indicate ‘play on’. If a player or team repeatedly commits the same violation, the GC can issue a minor penalty

Minor infractions that warnings can be issued for. GCs will watch over and if it happens again, penalties will be issued

Infractions that will result in a team being shorthanded regardless of the intention.

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* 18. What infractions are considered a violation?

Unsportsmanlike comments, Shielding, high sticking, body checking

Disrespecting a GC, Unsportsmanlike comments, Shielding, Sliding, Reaching Around.

Handpass, Shielding, Sliding, Reaching Around, Over the Top, Stick Lift, Too Many Players, Delay of Game.

Unsportsmanlike comments, Reaching Around, Stick Lift, Too many Players, Delay of Game, Over the Top

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* 19. What is a Penalty?

Penalties temporarily or permanently remove players from the game and a generally contribute to an intense, unsportsmanlike or dangerous environment. Warnings are given for minor offenses or first time occurrences (depending on intent and generally only for new players). Minor penalties, Major penalties or game misconducts can also be awarded.

Penalties temporarily or permanently remove players from the game and a generally contribute to an intense, unsportsmanlike or dangerous environment. Committing these infractions will always result in a team being shorthanded.

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* 20. What infractions are considered a penalty? Select the best option.

High Sticking, Sliding, Threatening Behaviour, Disrespecting a GC, Tripping, Slashing, Cross-Checking, Holding, Interference, Body Contact, Reckless play

High Sticking, r, Disrespecting a GC, Fighting, Holding, Interference, Body Contact, Reckless play,

High Sticking, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Throwing equipment, defensive player covering the ball with their hand in the crease, Body Contact, Petitioning for calls), Threatening Behaviour, Disrespecting a GC, Tripping, Slashing, Cross-Checking, Holding, Interference, Body Contact, Reckless play,

High Sticking, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Throwing equipment, defensive player covering the ball with their hand in the crease, Body Contact, Petitioning for calls),