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Rink Wars 2025 – Tournament Rules & Divisions

📅 Dates: 24–27 October 2025
📍 Location: East End Skating Rink, New Plymouth
🎟 Team Limit: 6 teams per grade

Game Format

• All games will be played in two 15-minute halves using a running clock. No Timeouts. No Overtime.
• Each division will play a round-robin format.
• The top 4 teams from each division will move on to semi-finals:
• 1st vs 4th, 2nd vs 3rd. Tied semi-finals will be determined by a 5-minute, 3 on 3 OT followed by a 3-person shootout.
• Winners advance to the Final. Final will be 15-minute stop-clock and will be determined by a 5-minute, 3 on 3 OT followed by a 3-person shootout
• Tiebreakers will be determined by goal differential > goal quotient > penalty minutes

Rules & Conduct

• Games will follow the World Skate rulebook, with select KIHL-specific modifications.
• All referees will be provided by KIHL.
• A Code of Conduct will be in place for all players, coaches, and spectators (to be published prior to the event).
• All players must wear matching jerseys with unique numbers.
• Players must sign a waiver before participating.

Team Composition & Eligibility

• Maximum of 10 skaters + 1 goalie per team.
• Players may play in more than one grade, but with restrictions:
• No more than 2 Pro players are allowed in a Division 1 or 21 & Under team.
• No more than 2 Division 1 players are allowed in a Division 2 team. Division 2 teams may also have 1 player born in either 2009 or 2010.
• 21 & Under division is open to players born 2003–2010. *Overage goalies may be permitted by exception.

Division Overview

• Open to elite-level teams and players.
• Registration is open, but teams will be selected by KIHL management.
• $2,000 prize for the top team.

• Ideal for Senior A-level players.
• Teams self-select this grade based on skill and experience.

• Designed for Senior B, Masters, Veterans, and less experienced players.
• Focused on fun and development.

• Open to players born 2003–2010.
• Competitive grade for developing junior players.
• Limited allowance for overage goalies.

Registration Details

• Fee: $690 per team
• Deposit: $300 (non-refundable) to confirm your place
• Registration Deadline: 10 August 2025
• Register via:KIHL website
• Full team fee due before the tournament.
• Player waivers are required during player registration.

Kind regards,
KIHL Management