U7 Game Structure
The priority for each game should be a fun, fair and memorable experience. We recommend having an A and B Rink, where stronger players are placed on Rink A and weaker players placed on Rink B. Please coordinate with the opposing coach prior to each game.
- 4-on-4 formal
- 2 x 21-minute periods, run time
- 1.5-minute buzzer for line changes
- Cross-Ice with a blue puck and small nets (when available)
- Official Referees and Timekeepers to officiate each game
- No scores, stats, or standings are kept
- This Jamboree adheres to the Hockey Canada U7 Player Pathway
U8 Game Structure
The priority for each game should be a fun, fair and memorable experience. We recommend having an A and B Rink, where stronger players are placed on Rink A and weaker players placed on Rink B. Please coordinate with the opposing coach prior to each game.
- 4-on-4 formal
- 2 x 21-minute periods, run time
- 1.5-minute buzzer for line changes
- Half-Ice with a blue puck and small nets (when available)
- Official Referees and Timekeepers to officiate each game
- No scores, stats, or standings are kept
- This Jamboree adheres to the Hockey Canada U8 Player Pathway
General Rules & Regulations
- Jamboree Schedule, Rules, and Information can be found at www.oakvillerangers.ca/str
- Complaints, concerns and compliments are to be directed to the Tournament Office at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex (3070 Neyagawa Blvd, Oakville, ON). Any distasteful engagement with arena staff, tournament volunteers, timekeepers or on-ice officials will not be tolerated and could result in a default or expulsion.
- The tournament generally runs ahead of schedule and ample time between games has been provided for each team. Therefore, teams must be prepared to play any game up to 15 minutes early.
- Home team wears light coloured jerseys - Away team wears dark coloured jerseys.
- All teams should bring their own dressing room locks. The tournament is not responsible for lost/stolen property.
- Mouth and neck guards are required if your local governing body requires their use.
- The tournament committee reserves the right to take measures necessary to ensure a safe tournament for the participants including the modification of any rule(s) herein which is deemed by them to be in the tournament’s best interest. Decisions of the tournament committee are final.
Inclement Weather Policy
Please note, we CAN NOT cancel any games due to inclement weather. GAMES WILL ONLY BE CANCELLED IF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE CHOOSES TO CLOSE THE ARENA(S). Please keep an eye on the forecast and plan accordingly. In the event of poor weather, allow yourself extra time to get to the arena and drive safe!
Please note, any games cancelled as a result of arena closure will not be rescheduled. In the unlikely event of an arena closure, the affected teams will be notified via email and the Tournament Homepage page will be updated with an announcement.