Summer 2009 Newsletter
Rules and Format Changes for the 2009-2010 Season
Revised 7/22/09
Below are the rules and format changes that will be implemented for the 2009-2010 season. We believe that these changes will enhance the parity in the League and give its membership a better product both on and off the ice.
Junior Players (Any Tier)
- Players rostered on any Junior Club as of October 1, 2009 will not be eligible to participate in the league at either the Varsity or Junior Varsity level
Tier I Players
· Tier I players may participate in the league provided they meet all league eligibility requirements including the required minimum number of games played
(See below under Rule Changes)
League Schedule and Playoff Format
· Varsity season will consist of 24 regular season games plus a 3-game guarantee in the pre-season showcase. JV Season will consist of 22 regular season games 3-game guarantee in the pre-season showcase
· Mandatory Pre-Season leveling Showcase will be held for all Varsity and Junior Varsity Divisions
* Showcase will be September 11-13
* League fee will include Showcase entry fee
- Game formats will stay the same as last season. Varsity games will be 3, 15-minute, stop-time periods
* Ice will be resurfaced every two periods
- Varsity Games will continue to be played on Thursdays with each rink hosting 2 games beginning at approximately 7 and 8:45 PM. Games will be played at all Dr Pepper StarCenter locations and ITC in Richardson. As in the past, depending on the number of Varsity teams this season, overflow games will be played on Sundays
- Showcase Varsity games with “marquee” match-ups will be held on a few Saturdays during the season
- Junior Varsity will play Sunday’s; 3, 12-minute, stop-time periods
· Only the Top 8 teams in each division will qualify for the City Championships
· All 1st Round Varsity Gold Playoff games will be best 2 out of 3. Varsity Gold Semi Final and City Championships will be single elimination
* This emphasizes the ability to qualify for the State & National Championship
· All JV and Varsity Silver playoffs will be single elimination
State and National Tournaments
· NEW USA HOCKEY National HS Tournament has been set for April 14-18, 2010. The Texas Cup State Champ will advance directly to the National Tournament. With Easter Weekend April 2-4 and Tier II Nationals April 7-11 the HS State Tournament must be held March 26-28 in order to avoid conflicts with these other events. Therefore the Varsity Divisions will probably have games scheduled during the Spring Break period in 2010. These may be playoff games so please let your participants know now so that they can make plans accordingly.
Rule Changes
· Varsity overtime will now consist of a 5 min stop time 4 on 4 sudden-death period
· 3 man Shootout to follow *If necessary
· Seniors playing JV Silver; Clubs may request to have seniors play JV Silver. Each request will be reviewed by the League and its Advisory Board with a determination made on a case by case basis.
League Review Board will require the following information
· Tentative JV Silver Roster with DOB’s and what school players attend * Including Seniors
· Senior player’s playing experience
· All available Pointstreak Stats for the Senior player(s) in question
· All players must participate in 16 of the 24 regular season games to eligible for post season play(this does not include the Pre-Season Tournament)
· Tier 1 players must participate in 8 of the first 12 regular-season games in addition to playing in 16 of the 24 regular season games to be eligible for City, State, and National High School Championships (this does not include the Pre-Season Tournament)
· Any Tier 1 player who does not meet requirements of playing in 8 out of the first 12 regular-season games will not be eligible to participate with their High School team in the second half of the season
· Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis as determined by the League and the Advisory Board for long-term injuries and players moving to town in mid-season. Exceptions will not be made for players suspended due to grades or game penalties
New for 09-10
· League will host an Official Senior Night
· Senior Citizen (Ages 60 & Up) admission cost will be $3.00
· All-Star Weekend including a Varsity All-Star Game with Skills Competition and JV Young Guns game
· Player and/or Goalie of the Month Awards
· Tentative Holiday Tournament with teams from outside of Texas (not included in league fees)
Team Fees
- $7600 Varsity and Junior Varsity $8200 levels
- Gate prices will continue to be $5 for Adults; $3 for Students & Seniors (Ages 60 & Up)
** There will be no gate fee for the JV games.
Additional rules and policy changes will be sent to the membership prior to the annual meeting.
If you have any questions please contact David Ambler 214-432-3131 Ext 225
or dambler@dallasstars.com
Thank You!
