Halifax Table Hockey League – Rules of Play

1 – The duration of a game is fifteen (15) minutes
divided into three periods of five (5) minutes each. Play is more or
less continuous with only reasonable rest between periods.

Timekeeping will stop only when:

– the player in possession of the puck calls a time-out (only one (1)
time-out per player allowed during a game)

– a part of the game breaks (ie. a player leaves its base).

The game may end under regulation time when a 10 goal differential is
reached between the two players. (Regular season only, not in playoffs)
If the score is tied after fifteen minutes, there will be a 2 minute
overtime period with the first goal ending the game during the regular
season. If no goal is scored the game ends in a tie. In the playoffs,
extra two minute periods will be played until a goal is scored.



2 – Play is started with both centermen are faced off outside
the circle at center ice. When both players indicate they are ready,
the puck is dropped at center ice by a referee. All Face offs are at
center ice. If a referee is not available, the puck is placed at center
ice and the game started by an audible sound. (Timer alarm or someone
in the area yelling "GO")



3 – The playing figure in possession of the puck has 10 seconds
to pass or shoot the puck. For a first offense, the referee will give
a warning. If it occurs again, during this game, a penalty shot will
be given to the opposing player that will have 5 seconds to shoot at
the goal. If the player comes back towards the blue line, the shot will
be cancelled.



4 – After play starts, no player can put their hands inside the
playing surface except to replace a figure that has become loose or
separated from its base. That player must have possession of the puck
and must make the replacement without delay. The referee can call a
timeout if necessary.



5 – After a goal is scored or when the puck goes out of play,
the referee will instantly face off a puck at center ice to prevent
any waste of time. Play is continuous.



6 – ALL shots resulting in the puck staying in the goal cage
count, except when the puck leaves the playing area and hits an object
or person then returns to the ice. An "in and out" shot is
not counted and play continues uninterupted. Goals scored within the
first 3 seconds following a face off do not count. The puck must be
given to the referee to drop at center ice. (See rule #2) Play is continuous.



7 – If the puck gets in a position that it can not be played,
"freezing" is called. The referee should retrieve the puck
and instantly have a face-off at center ice.



8 – If a goal is scored during the signal of the end of a period
or a game, that goal will not count.



9 – At the end of each period and game, the referee shall write
on the score sheet the score.



10 – Have FUN!



Bonus
– Score Sheet. Print it out and play!