4.07 - League Games
4.07.01 Only five (5) team officials are allowed in the players' bench during the game. Coaches will stay
off the ice except for an on-ice emergency.
4.07.02 In pre-novice House League, coaches are only allowed in their neutral zone while play is in
progress. Pre-novice coaches will be allowed on the ice until playoffs.
4.07.03 The team should consist of 16 players - 1 goalie and 3 complete line changes. If a team is
numerically short for a game, no player may be used as a regular fill-in.
4.07.04 The Coach will arrive at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the game and obtain a dressing room
and check to ensure all players have proper equipment.
4.07.05 Coaches will arrange for a replacement if unable to attend games. Each coach should obtain an
assistant and give the name to the appropriate House League Director.
4.07.06 It is essential that teams are ready to take to the ice immediately after the preceding game is
finished.
4.07.07 The home team coach must appoint timekeepers and ensure game sheets are ready before the
game begins.
4.07.08 Referee costs for all house league games are the responsibility of Sarnia Hockey Association.
4.07.09 The home team coach shall be responsible for depositing all completed game sheets in the
Director's locker immediately following each game or as per other arrangements with the convenor.
4.07.10 Coaches are responsible for the conduct of players for a period of thirty minutes prior to a game
and thirty minutes after a game both on and off the ice
4.07.11 Coaches shall be knowledgeable with the current Ontario Hockey Federation Minimum
Suspension List, the ALLIANCE Handbook and SHA Policies and Procedures.