ADMINISTRATION RULES
All players must read and understand the following points. These rules are key for the league to operate smoothly and the season to proceed without any problems and for you to maximize your experience in the LFA.
***The Administrative Rules (AR) must be considered in conjunction with the Hockey Rules (HR).***
(RA–01)-Each regular season (fall-winter) consists of more or less 30 games and runs from mid-September toearly Mai. This includes a pre-season games; playoffs, and; a championship game for the two top teams. The summer season consists of more or less 15 games, runs from the begining of May to the end of August with a similar functioning.
(RA–02)-The LFA is divided into several divisions to offer the opportunity to play for all calibers of adult players.
(RA–03)-Evaluation of each regular and substitute player by his peers to put balanced teams on the ice.
(RA–04)-For the end of season gala, players will be asked to vote for certain individual awards. Ex: Best goalie, top scorer, MVP, etc. (regular season) (SUSPENDED)
(RA–05)-Teams rosters change each season, and a trading period opens from November to mid-December. For the summer season, trades happen after our third week of operation.
(RA–06)-Players must notify the league NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS BEFORE THEIR GAME if they cannot be present at their game using the league2go.com app. This is important to give the league enough time to find a suitable replacement for the absent player. A player who repeatedly violates this instruction would be subject to suspension and possible dismissal from the league. Naturally, life's unforeseen circumstances will be considered and in these cases you should contact the number for your division mentioned in your player document.
(RA–07)-In order to guarantee the stability and parity of the teams throughout the regular season and the playoffs, substitute players may be selected by League Management ONLY from an approved list of substitutes.
(RA–08)-Any player who misses a game without having advised management or does not give appropriate notice before the set time will be fined $30. This is a question of respect toward teammates, competitors and the League.
(RA–09)-In the case of a long-term injury a player will be reimbursed $12.00 per game starting with the 3rd game missed. No other games missed will be reimbursed.
(RA-09.1)- Reimbursement: If a player wants to cancel his membership during the season, LFA Management will decide of the right to get a refund and of the amount refunded according to circumstances , and/or the reasons for the departure . Any expelled or banned player will not be entitled to any refunds
(RA–10)-No fighting allowed. Warnings and suspensions will be decided by the Disciplinary Committee as incidents warrant.
(RA–11)-Discipline is everyone’s business. The testimonies of any player or spectator as well as the video are considered by the Dean of Discipline and his committee who submit a report to the Management who will make the final decisions with them.
(RA–12)-Each player must sign a waiver before getting on the ice for the first time. Regulars like substitute players.
(RA–13) Payment of Season Fee: In addition to the $100 Season Deposit, each player must pay their regular Season Fee in full, or in two installments if needed, on or by the prescribed deadlines (72 hours before start of season). Summer Season Fee must be paid in full in one installment. Players who fail to pay their Season Fee on time will be refused access to the ice. Players who are barred from playing due to non-payment of Season Fee will require LFA to expend time and resources to find a substitute player for their team.
(RA-13.1) Penalty Fee for Nonsufficient Funds for Cheques (Bounced Cheque): Payment of the Season Fee via the LFA website is preferred. Players who opt to pay the Season Fee by cheque will incur a penalty fee of fifty dollars ($50) for any bounced cheque and be refused access to the ice until full payment is received by LFA.
(RA-13.2) Late Payment Fee: lf payment of the Season Fee is not received by the prescribed deadline, any overdue and unpaid amount will be charged interest at a rate of 3%per month, charged daily until the balance of the Season Fee is paid in full.
(RA-14)-TREMBLAY beer, is the only accepted beer on the premises. Les brasseurs RJ are our principal sponsor and only the TREMBLAY beer sold by the league will be accepted in the rooms or in the stands. Where permitted by the administration of the premises.
(RA-15)- Every player taking part in a championship game must donate a minimum of 20$ to the charity the league is supporting upon his arrival at the rink. Failure to do so will translate in him not being allowed to play.
