Invitational Tournament Guidelines - Ontario Lacrosse Association

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