Vermont Women's Hockey Organization (VWHO) Official Game Policy:
All players of VWHO are required to read through this policy and sign the acknowledgement on the last page prior to skating. Team reps are responsible for players to understand game formats, rules, conduct and safety so that we can all play the game we love.
Team Payments: It is important for all teams to make payment promptly to pay for ice times and officials. All teams will be notified of the total cost due which can be broken into two payments. First Half Dues must be paid within one week of the start of the season. All payments should be made to
Second Half Dues must be paid within one week of the start of the second half of the season. All payments should be made to Alison Bell
1. Warm up: Teams will have a 3-minute warm up that begins when the official ice time begins, or when the Zamboni doors are closed, whichever is later. 2.Officials: VWHO hires 2 officials who are paid through VWHO dues.
3.Games Will Consist of Three Periods:
If there is a timekeeper, the first 2 periods will be 15-minute stop time. The third period will be run time, and its length will equal the amount of time remaining in the 75-minute ice session minus 2 minutes. The last 2 minutes of the third period will be stop time. If there is no timekeeper, all periods will be 22-minute run time. If a referee is willing to work the clock at the end of the game, the final 2 minutes can be stop time. All games must fit within the allotted ice time and no overtime play for tie games.
4.Between Periods: There will be a 1-minute break between each period.
5.Time outs: Each team is permitted one 60-second time-out per game.
6. Penalties: Minor penalty shall be 2-minutes (run time) or 1:30 (stop time Major penalty = 5-minutes. Two major penalties in the same game by the same player will result in suspension from VWHO for 1-
7. Checking: Checking is not allowed
Body Checking: USA Hockey Rule 604 a. Minor penalty assessed for body checking. b. A major plus game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player who recklessly endangers an opponent with a body check.
C.A match penalty for reckless endangerment may also be assessed for body checking
Head Contact: USA Hockey Rule 620 a. A minor plus a misconduct or major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be assessed for head contact to an opponent. b.A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player who recklessly endangers an opponent as a result of head contact or who intentionally or carelessly contacts an opponent in the head, face or neck.
C.A match penalty for reckless endangerment may also be assessed for head contact.