Reminder to all associations with teams playing in the U9 (Bunny) division.

Tournament rules for U9 (Bunny) have been changed effective this year. As our regional year-end event is considered a tournament these rules will apply for all U9 (Bunny) games:

U9 (Bunny/Novice) Events

All associations hosting a U9 division must use the following rules:

• 50 minutes of game time;

• 2 (two)-minute buzzer;

• a maximum of one coach per team on the ice;

• no touching of the opposition players by the coaches;

• no double shifting unless the number of players available during that game warrant,

• and all players are to be used equally in double shifting;

• own players should not be physically moved into position by a coach during playing time;

• coaches may not impede the on ice officials(s).

For 2009-2010, the U9 events will be mandated that they have no score posted and all players will receive the same participation awards. Finals or Championship games are not permitted. Any U9 on-ice coach who is violation of the rules will be asked to leave the ice surface for the remainder of the game and no substitute will be allowed. The removal will be noted on the game sheet for follow through by G&T, Officiating and Coaching.

Western Region would like to add:

We will be celebrating our U9 Bunny games with 50 minutes of pure excitement, but remember that all U9 games will be curfewed to 50 minutes. All teams will be receiving medals after their second game.

Many thanks,

Nancy Nicolson-Houghtling Western Region G&T