Invitational Tournament Guidelines - Ontario Lacrosse Association

Tournament Guidelines2013All O.L.A. Tournament play (Invitational and Provincial Championships) will follow rules as set forth in the C.L.A. RuleBook. Amendments made by the O.L.A. to the Rules & Regulations will also be enforced, as will the regulationscovering the administration of the activity.

2013 OLA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINESTOURNAMENT CHECK LIST _________________________________________________ 2TOURNAMENT REGISTRAR GUIDELINES ______________________________________ 4TEAM INFORMATION _______________________________________________________ 3REGISTRATION ____________________________________________________________ 4PLAYER REGISTRATION 5COACHES/TRAINERS REGISTRATION 5HOST RESPONSIBILITIES 6DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES __________________________________________________ 7OLA SUSPENSION GUIDELINES 8USE OF A PLAYER OR BENCH STAFF UNDER SUSPENSION 9SUSPENSION INFORMATION 9THE OLA FINE SHEET 9RULES SPECIFIC TO MINOR LACROSSE ______________________________________ 9ZONE (OLA DESIGNATE) TOURNAMENT CONVENOR ___________________________ 10REFEREES AND GAME OFFICIALS __________________________________________ 10REFEREE FEES 11MINOR OFFICIALS' INSTRUCTIONS __________________________________________ 11TIME KEEPERS, OFFICIALS, SCORERS 11GAME STRUCTURE _______________________________________________________ 12PEANUT/PAPERWEIGHT DIVISION ___________________________________________ 131

2013 OLA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINESTOURNAMENT CHECK LIST1. Referee in Chief – assigns officials as per schedule2. Check with Zone Tournament Convenor3. Discipline Committee – as per tournament application4. Schedule Arena Convenors - All Arena Convenors should be prepared withO.L.A. Rules and Regulations (formerly the Constitution), Current Rule Book,any reports regarding suspensions of any kind and the Fine Sheets.5. Instruct on proper procedures for same:(Be sure to hold a meeting to EXPLAIN to convenors the following)i.e. registrationdisciplineappealdressing room allocationsweater conflictsfine sheets6. Distribution of O.L.A. Forms as required7. Posting all pertinent information:i.e. tournament rulesfirst aid, etc.registration deskschedulingdressing rooms8. Program printing including tournament rules9. Order awards and hand-outs10. OLA approved Balls and game sheets11. Time Keepers - ** see guidelines re clinic **12. Confirm arena, schedules with Municipality13. Identify Convenors by tag/button/hat/shirt14. Use media for promotion and results15. Be sure contacts have received schedules16. Check for any conflicts within your association17. Do you have enough volunteers? *minimum 4 per arena*18. Send Tournament Package to the OLA Office (game sheets, summaries etc.)within seven days of completion of the tournament.UPON COMPLETION OF TOURNAMENT (WITHIN 24 HOURS) PLEASECOMPLETE FOR EACH DIVISION THE TOURNAMENT SUMMARYSHEET FAX TOOLA 416-426-7382 OR EMAIL:Fiona@ontariolacrosse.comANDLYNN BRANDWOOD @ olaratings@mail.com2

2013 OLA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINESTEAM INFORMATIONA team will consist of a minimum of six (6) players and a maximum of nineteen (18 + 1) players ifonly one (1) goaltender is dressed, or twenty (20) players if two (2) goaltenders are dressed. Nomore than two (2) goaltenders may be dressed per team at any one time.A maximum of four (4) certified bench personnel will be permitted on the bench at any one time.One must be a certified trainer with a maximum of 3 coaches. See MR2.12 (b) of OLA Constitution. (See page 4)Invitational and Provincial Championship Tournament will be structured by category levels (that is:A, B, C, D, E) and teams will be placed in their deemed competitive level by rating. In situationswhere an organization has more than one team operating within an age category, it must be clearlyindicated which team the game sheet covers. I.e. Tyke #1(A) or Tyke #2 (C).Players moving up to play in the next higher age category must be indicated on the game sheet bya letter to denote their registered category. (i.e. Paperweight-PW, Tyke-T, Novice-N, Peewee-P,Bantam-B, Midget-M)A team entering a tournament must play in their proper age division. (i.e. a tyke team cannotparticipate at the novice level)Teams participating in Tournaments should have an extra set of sweaters available, in case ofteam sweater colour conflict.In the event of sweater colour conflict, the O.L.A. Tournament Supervisor will enforce:o Home team must change - however if a conflict still exists,o Tournament Host must have 2 sets extra jerseys on handPRIOR TO TOURNAMENT:Confirm with Host Club contact (suggest two (2) weeks prior to assigned tournament) of yourassignment and approximate time of your arrival.Request Tournament Schedule and location of arenas.If more than one arena, establish at which one you will be working.If you require overnight accommodation, Host Club contact will probably recommend suitable hotelclose to arena.Advise as soon as possible host Tournament Convenor if unable to keep assignment.The Convenor must have:a. The O.L.A. Tournament Guidelinesb. The O.L.A. Rules and Regulations (formerly titled Constitution)c. The C.L.A. Rule BookFamiliarize yourself with the O.L.A. Tournament Information and Rules and Regulations (formerlyConstitution) - it will help in answering the many questions asked.3

2013 OLA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINESTOURNAMENT REGISTRAR GUIDELINESREGISTRATIONUpon arrival at the Invitational Tournament the team manager must fill out the game sheet andprovide the original OLA registration forms complete with all 3 governing body signatures (club,zone and OLA) for all participating players, coaches and trainers. If this documentation is notprovided at the registration table, the player, coach and/or trainer will NOT be allowed toparticipate until such documentation is provided to the host club.Once all documentation is checked for name, date of birth and that the form is completed as perMR2.04 (a)*, put a check mark on the game sheet beside their name.When all players have been checked, initial under the team list. Inform the coach that if hecarries his copy of the game sheet with him for all further games, he will not be required toproduce cards for each game.Count the number of names on the game sheet and the number of bench personnel for purpose ofawards, participation, pins, etc.Write team colours on game sheet. If any colour conflicts, bring to the attention of the TournamentConvenor.*MR2.04 All personnel must be registered and OLA approved for the current season prior to anyparticipation. The final date for submitting completed membership certificates for all personnel forapproval is June 1 st . Appeals of membership eligibility must be submitted by the club president, inwriting within four business day of notification of ineligibilityIf the host team allows players, coaches, and trainers to participate without the proper registrationform, a non-compliance fine will be assessed to the hosting club. First offence is a fine no lessthan the tournament entry fee, second offense is a fine plus loss of tournament for the followingyear. In cases where it is a Historical Tournament, loss of historical status will apply.NOTE: Each tournament is considered a stand-alone tournament, i.e. an association that hosts a one dayPeewee tournament in June and a one day Bantam tournament in July will be considered two separatetournaments.4

2013 OLA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINESPLAYER REGISTRATIONIn Which Category Does Your Player Belong? (REFERENCE: MR2.11)JR. PAPERWEIGHT H/L soft lacrosse only 2009-20101 ST YEAR PAPERWEIGHT 20082 ND YEAR PAPERWEIGHT 2007TYKE 1 ST YEAR TYKE 20062 ND YEAR TYKE 2005NOVICE 1 ST YEAR NOVICE 20042 ND YEAR NOVICE 2003PEEWEE 1 ST YEAR PEEWEE 20022 ND YEAR PEEWEE 2001BANTAM 1 ST YEAR BANTAM 20002 ND YEAR BANTAM 1999MIDGET 1 ST YEAR MIDGET 19982 ND YEAR MIDGET 1997INTERMEDIATE 1 ST YEAR INTERMEDIATE 19962 ND YEAR INTERMEDIATE 19953 RD YEAR INTERMEDIATE 19944 TH YEAR INTERMEDIATE 19935 th YEAR INTERMEDIATE 1992COACHES/TRAINERS REGISTRATIONMR2.12 (a)No one but the player in uniform, coach and suitable attired trainers shall be permitted to occupy thebench so provided. Maximum of four (4) non-playing personnel allowed on the bench, one of whommust be a certified trainer.NOTE: Suitably attired shall be defined by each member association.MR2.12 (b)All approved and carded bench personnel must meet the following requirements to participate in OLAsanctioned games;a) A first year minor coach / bench personnel must have successfully completed Coaching 1(Community Development) Clinic and completed the accompanying workbook by December 31st of thesame year;5

2013 OLA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINESb) All coaches coaching Peewee and below need to be Community Coach Development in-training ortrainedc) All coaches coaching Bantam and above would need to be Competitive Introduction in Training orTrained.(accompanying workbook must be completed by December 31st of the same year.D) Coaches who were certified from 2009 and prior who have successfully completed their full Level 1(Technical/Theory/Practical) or certified Community Development will be grandfathered in untilDecember 31, 2014. At that time they will be required to complete the Competitive Introduction Box orField Certification Clinic.d) Trainers must have an approved and valid trainer's certificate (or its equivalent) and must be presentduring all zone, interlock, tournament and Provincial Play.NOTE: All rep teams must have a certified coach and a certified trainer on their bench (however onlyone certified trainer is allowed on the bench at any one time). In case of emergency, a team may agreeto have the opposition team’s trainer act as theirsHOST RESPONSIBILITIESAll hosting applicants must ensure that tournament rules are sent out with the application forms.The rules should include the following: length of game, over time rule and tie-breaking rule. Acompleted schedule must be emailed or faxed to the OLA office and Lynn Brandwood(olaratings@mail.com) at least 1 week prior to the start of the 1 st game of the Tournament.The host organization will provide all arena and minor game officials. Associations applying forinvitational tournaments must have qualified minor game officials. (Timekeepers) Such personsmust be capable of carrying out their duties with a minimum of referee or O.L.A. guidance. Onlyappointed officials will be permitted in the time box, to a maximum of three.Refer to on-site assigned O.L.A. Referee Supervisor, or his designate, questions regarding:o game rules interpretationo complaints regarding referee conducto problems with timekeepingEstablish the O.L.A. Referee Supervisor and the host club contact at assigned arena. Workingtogether will go a long way to making a successful tournament.At no time are minor officials in timekeeper’s box to be approached during the game. Leave this tothe game referees via the O.L.A. Referee Supervisor. (see Item 3)Ensure that Game Structure, Overtime Rules, and Suspension Guidelines have been posted in anaccessible spot adjacent to the score board. If not posted - bring to attention of host club contactso that it may be doneScore sheets - minimum of three (3) copies (original - O.L.A., 2nd and 3rd copies for competingteams). Refer to O.L.A. Tournament Information for score sheet completion procedures.Request O.L.A. Referee Supervisor to advise timekeeping officials that ALL copies of score sheetmust be returned to registrar's desk.6

2013 OLA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINESUpon completion of tournament, make sure the host convenor is ensures that the followinginformation is sent to the OLA office within seven (7) days:o All Game Sheetso Tournament Summary Sheeto Fine Sheetso Discipline Committee Reporto Special Incident ReportsThe host organization will provide a currently carded Level 3 OLA Tournament RIC.The host will be responsible for enforcing MR7.12 (a) the sale or provision of alcoholic beverages orspirits by the sponsoring club or hosting organization at any minor event sanctioned by the Corporation isprohibited. Disciplinary action will be taken by the Board of Directors on any violation of this regulation.Only OLA game sheets are to be used for all tournaments. All game sheets must be numbered and filledout clearly and concisely and as follows:ooooooowith players in numerical order according to sweatersthe first and last name of all players must be printed legiblyteam captain and/or assistant captains must be indicated beside their nameidentify all call up players by their divisionall game sheets must be initialled by the host organization once completedat conclusion of game, both referees must sign the game sheetany incidents must be reported to the host convenor immediatelyProvide a 3 panel discipline committee. This committee will be made up of three of the followingfour delegates – Host Convenor/OLA Rep/Zone Director/Tournament RIC/Club Executive Member.DISCIPLINE PROCEDURESALL INFRACTIONS ARE TO BE DEALT WITH AT THE TOURNAMENT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF‘MATCH PENALTY – ABUSE OF AN OFFICIAL’ THIS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE A SUSPENSIONUNTIL DEALT WITH BY THE OLA.ALL major penalties are to be handled by the discipline committee. This committee will be made up ofthree of the following four delegates1. OLA Designate2. Zone Director or designate3. Referee-in-Chief4. Host ConvenorAll suspensions must be reported to the OLA Office within 48 hours.All other suspension procedures are outlined below. OLA Fax: 416-426-7382Email: Fiona@ontariolacrosse.com7

2013 OLA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINESOLA SUSPENSION GUIDELINESThe suspension guidelines are published annually to ensure uniformity of enforcement across the province. All OLAmembers must follow the Suspension Guidelines as passed by the Corporation.Everyone must realize that for our game to grow, we must deal with the players and bench personnel in a mannerthat will make it evident that any deviation from good sportsmanship and the rules of the game will not be tolerated.FightingZone Play (anytime in the game)FightingTournament (anytime in game)Provincials (anytime in game)Fighting off the playing surface (45)Zone PlayTournamentProvincialsLeaving the penalty box illegally to becomeinvolved in an altercation in the arena (60)Leaving the players bench illegally to becomeinvolved in an altercation in the arena (playingsurface or stands) (60)1 st Fight – Expulsion + 1 game (+ fine)2 nd Fight – Expulsion + 2 games (+ fine)3 rd Fight – Expulsion + Discipline Hearing (+ fine)Major + Game Misconduct + Disqualification from any furtherplay in current TournamentMajor + Game Misconduct + Disqualification from any furtherProvincial play, in any age division, in the current year.Expulsion + 6 games (+ fine)Major + Game Misconduct + Disqualification from any furtherTournament playMajor + Game Misconduct + Disqualification from any furtherProvincial play, in any age division, in the current yearExpulsion + 6 games (+ fine)1st man off - Expulsion + 6 games (+ fine)Balance of players - Game Misconduct (+ fine)Bench Clearing Team fine of $200.00 plus indefinite suspension to the Head Coach.(Discipline Hearing 6 games)Gross Misconduct Discipline hearing - suspension three (3) games.(Racial/Sexual)Discipline hearing - suspension ten (10) gamesMatch Penalty - i.e. - stick swinging, kicking, spearing, Discipline hearing - suspension three (3) gamesdeliberate injury, attempt to injure, butt-ending etc.Second Match Penalty Indefinitely suspended until Discipline Hearing 5 games (+ fine)Game Misconduct Expulsion + 1 game (+ fine)Third man in an altercation (67) Expulsion + 2 games (+ fine)Player, coach or other club official striking a GameOfficial (62)Indefinite Suspension until dealt with by the OLA DisciplineCommittee. Advise O.L.A. office within 48 hours.Team Official(s) removing a team from the floor andfrom play or making a travesty of the game. Indefinitely suspended, Discipline Hearing, 5 games (+ fine)ALL SUSPENSIONS ARE TO BE SERVED CONSECUTIVELY ZONE TOURNAMENTPROVINCIALSThe only exception will be a suspension received in a QUALIFIER must be served inQUALIFIER/FINALS8

2013 OLA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINESUSE OF A PLAYER OR BENCH STAFF UNDER SUSPENSIONThe use of a suspended player(s) will result in a forfeiture of the game plus a fine per player. Use ofsuspended player(s) in O.L.A. sanctioned tournaments will result in team disqualification and thecoaching staff suspended until dealt with by the OLASUSPENSION INFORMATIONPlayers and/or Bench Personnel who have received penalties calling for suspensions will be dealt withat the earliest possible time following the game.The Discipline Committee will conduct such interviews as may be necessary and render a decision asto the length of a suspension.The result of any decision must be communicated to the suspended party and their coach AT THETOURNAMENT by the Discipline Committee Chairman.Teams who have person(s) under suspension (from Zone play, previous tournaments etc.) MUSTindicate their names on the game sheet.Suspensions levied by the Tournament Discipline Committee must be reported to the respective ZoneDirector within 24 hoursTHE OLA FINE SHEETOne Fine Sheet must be made up for each incident and be signed by a Team Official when they returntheir dressing room keys or come to pick up the game sheet. Be sure to have them sign at this time andgive them their copy. THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY IMMEDIATELY. All game sheets and FineSheets MUST be sent to the OLA office within 7 days of the Tournament. Please record how many gameswere given and in the event that payment for fine(s) is made, please indicate on the Fine Sheet andinclude any payment received in your package.RULES SPECIFIC TO MINOR LACROSSEOLA Rules & Regulations: (MR8.12) Mouth guards are mandatory at all age levelsRULE 6 - Stick Lengths: In Peewee and lower divisions, the minimum length of the stick shall be thirtyfour(34") inches. Bantam and up divisions the minimum length of the stick shall be forty (40”) inches.RULE 11 – Facemasks: All players must wear a facial mask as approved by the CLA and the CanadianStandards AssociationRULE 16(c) Goalkeepers: This rule will not apply. No warm-ups will be allowed at any time.RULE 35 Butt Ending: In minor lacrosse, an attempted butt-end which does not make solid contact shallbe penalized by a major penalty and a game misconduct.9

2013 OLA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINESRULE 57 Kicking a Player: In minor lacrosse, an attempt to kick an opponent that does not make solidcontact shall be penalized with a major penalty plus a game misconduct.RULE 65 Spearing: In minor lacrosse, any attempt to spear an opposing player that does not makesolid contact shall be penalized with a major penalty and a game misconduct.If the above items are not sent in by seven days after tournament that centre will be subject to a$200.00 fine and may not be eligible to host a tournament in the following year.ZONE (OLA DESIGNATE) TOURNAMENT CONVENORTheir role is to oversee the operations of the OLA Sanctioned Tournament bySupervising registrations….Chairing discipline hearings…..Ensuring OLA rules of play arefollowedREFEREES AND GAME OFFICIALSALL REFEREES MUST BE CURRENTLY CARDED O.L.A. OFFICIALSIn Zone and Invitational Tournament play, the local Referee-in-Chief in conjunction with the Zone Refereein-Chief,will appoint referees who have been recommended and approved by the O.L.A. Referee-in-Chiefand/or O.L.A. Technical Director or his designate. The Local Referee-in-Chief, in conjunction with theZone Referee-in-Chief of any tournament must contact the Provincial Referee Assignor or O.L.A.Technical Director as soon as sanction has been granted.During the 2013 season the Corporation Referee in Chief has approved the use of local club officials forany and all games.The designated tournament Referee-in-Chief works in conjunction with the tournament host to approval allassigned tournament referees.NOTE:The designated tournament Referee-in-Chief must be an O.L.A. referee and/or supervisor in goodstanding.10

2013 OLA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINESREFEREE FEES2013 LACROSSE SEASONPaperweight Game Fee $22.00Tyke Game Fee $22.00Novice Game Fee $22.00Peewee Game Fee $24.00Bantam Game Fee $24.00Midget Game FeeMidget Game Fee$27.00 (15 min. periods)$32.00 (20 min. periods)Intermediate Game FeeIntermediate Game Fee$27.00 (15 min. periods)$32.00 (20 min. periods)TIME KEEPERS, OFFICIALS, SCORERSMINOR OFFICIALS' INSTRUCTIONSAs the game sheet is the only formal contact which many referees have with the O.L.A., it is essential thatit be made out as clearly and concisely as possible. With this in mind, we REQUIRE the followingprocedures be implemented.THE GAME SHEET:General: Please number all OLA game sheets.OLA game sheets can be ordered through the OLA for a $1.00 eachThe official OLA game sheet must be used at all invitational tournaments.A team's game sheet must be prepared and signed by an O.L.A. approved member or official.Game sheets are to be made up:o with players in numerical order according to sweaterso the first and last name of all players must be printed legiblyo team captain and/or assistants shall be determined by a letter beside their name(Captain - 'C', Assistant - 'A')11

2013 OLA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINESoteams using affiliated players must be registered with the next lower age category teamand must indicate by their registered category (i.e. - Peewee - 'PW", Bantam - 'B', etc.)In situations where an organization has more than one team operating within an age category, itmust be clearly indicated which team the game sheet covers. (Prior to Provincial play, interimratings are to be used, i.e.-'X' organization has two or more (2) teams operating in the same agecategory. When making up the game sheet, these teams must be clearly identified numerically.When a penalty has been assessed, the time must be recorded on the game sheet.Referees will check the completed game sheet to ensure it is accurate. Only when the refereesare sure the game sheet is complete and accurate, should they sign it. The accuracy of a gamesheet is the responsibility of the referees.When signing a game sheet, referees must indicate (print) their names.GAME STRUCTURENo team or player will be allowed to play more than three (3) games in any one day.Where possible, a minimum of three (3) hours rest will be allowed between finish and scheduledstart times of any team's games.Length of Games - Mandatory at Provincials may be modified (see note below) for InvitationalTournaments:Tyke through Intermediate will be three – 15 minute periods of straight time.ooTyke and Novice stop time will be the last 2 minutes of the 3 rd period.Peewee through Intermediate stop time will be the last 5 minutes of the 3 rd periodThere will be a three minute rest between all periods.NOTE: Permission to modify game times must be given by the OLA tournament coordinator forapproval. When approval is received from the OLA you must inform the Zone Directors of anytournament changes. You must also include any approved changes in the package you send out topotential attendees at the time of application.In qualifying games, (exception round robin format) if teams are tied at the end of regulation time,there will be a 3 minute rest, change of ends, followed by ten (10) minute periods of stop time withvictory being declared upon the scoring of the first goal. (Sudden victory)In championship games, if teams are tied at the end of regulations time, there will be a three (3)minute rest, change of ends, followed by a full ten (10) minute period of stop time. If score remains tiedat the end of the first overtime period, teams will have three (3) minutes rest, change ends, followed by12

2013 OLA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINESten (10) minute periods of stop time with victory being declared upon the scoring of the first goal.(Sudden victory)COURTESY BETWEEN COMPETITORSTeam management will not permit any of their players to enter the playing surface while anyplayers from the previous game remain on the floor.Any players entering the playing surface between scheduled games shall wear CSA approvedhelmets and facemask.INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES FOR THEPEANUT/PAPERWEIGHT DIVISION(MANDATORY)A goalie for each team must be in the net at all times during the game.All individual players must be recognized in the same way. I.e. trophies, medals, hats, etc.Team achievement and performance will not be recognized. NO victory laps with a big trophy.All tournament competition structures are non-seeded, round-robin formats. Teams participatewithin a round robin group but DO NOT advance to a championship final.No ratings structure will be in place for this division.REMEMBER THE FOCUS AT THIS AGE IS:FUN AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT!!!CLARIFICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN PAPERWEIGHT TOURNAMENTS:Only players born in 2007 and 2008 can participate in any Paperweight tournament.No junior paperweight players (born in 2009 and 2010) are eligible.There is absolutely no affiliated player movement allowed in this division. Three and fouryear old participants are strictly developmental and only House League sanctioned.13

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