2a. (as of Sep 20, 2006) Only skaters, and goalies, who agree and sign a release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement are eligible to participate. If an ineligible player, or goalie, participants in a game, that team may be assessed a bench minor penalty.

Previous Rule 2a

(as of Jul 10, 2006) Only players, and goalies, who agree and sign a release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement are eligible to participate. If an ineligible player, or goalie, participants in a game, that team will be assessed a bench minor penalty.

Previous Rule 2a

(original rule) Only players, and goalies, who are 19 years of age or older, and who agree and sign a release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement are eligible to participate. If an ineligible player, or goalie, participants in a game, that team will be assessed a bench minor penalty.

2b. (as of Oct 3, 2007) A team may have up to 19 skaters (including any part time/alternate skaters) and one goalie on a team roster. If the goalie on the team roster is unable to participate in a game, an alternate goalie who agrees and signs a release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement will be eligible to participate in his or her place.

Previous Rule 2b

(as of Sep 1, 2006) A team may have up to 18 skaters (including any part time/alternate skaters) and one goalie on a team roster. If the goalie on the team roster is unable to participate in a game, an alternate goalie who agrees and signs a release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement will be eligible to participate in his or her place.

Previous Rule 2b

(original rule) A team may have up to 16 regular players (including regular goalies) and up to four (4) spare players (including at least one spare goalie) on their roster. Each spare player may only play up to five (5) games each for the entire season.

2c. (as of Aug 8, 2008) Teams are not permitted to have a team name which, at the sole discretion of the Calgary Adult Hockey League, is deemed to be offensive.

Previous Rule 2c

(as of May 19, 2007) Teams are not permitted to have a team name which, at the sole discretion of the Calgary Adult Hockey League, is deemed to be offensive. At the sole discretion of the Calgary Adult Hockey League, each team may have a team Web site with its own domain name (teamname.ca). The team domain name will depend on availability. The Calgary Adult Hockey League retains ownership of the team Web site and domain name.

Previous Rule 2c

(original rule) Teams are not permitted to have a team name which, at the sole discretion of the officials, is deemed to be offensive. Each team will have a team Web site with its own domain name (teamname.ca). The team domain name will depend on availability. The Calgary Adult Hockey League retains ownership of the team Web site and domain name.

2d. (original rule) A team must have a total of six (6) players, either five (5) skaters and one (1) goalie or six (6) skaters, to start a game or the team will default. If at any point in a game, a team does not have a total of six (6) players, that team will default.

2e. (as of Apr 30, 2007) Playoff Player Eligibility: Only skaters who played in six (6) or more regular season games and goalies who have played in one (1) or more regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who didn't play in at least six (6) regular season games and goalies who didn't play in at least one (1) regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs. All players are required to bring their driver's license to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her driver's license when requested by an on or off ice official for identification, that player would no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player continues to participate without presenting his or her driver's license, then that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, but not limited to: forgot to bring driver's license, left driver's license at home or in the car, will not be accepted.

Previous Rule 2e

(as of Sep 20, 2006) Only skaters who played in six (6) or more regular season games and goalies who have played in one (1) or more regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who didn't play in at least six (6) regular season games and goalies who didn't play in at least one (1) regular season games are not permitted to play in the playoffs. All players are required to bring their driver's license to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her driver's license when requested by an on or off ice official, that player would no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game.

Previous Rule 2e

(as of Mar 8, 2006) Only regular skaters who played in six (6) or more regular season games, regular goalies, and spare goalies are permitted to play in the playoffs. Regular skaters who didn't play in six (6) regular season games, spare skaters, and inactive players are not permitted to play in the playoffs. All players are required to bring their driver's license to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her driver's license when requested by an on or off ice official, the team will forfeit that playoff game.

Previous Rule 2e

(as of Mar 2, 2006) Only regular skaters who played in six (6) or more regular season games, regular goalies, and spare goalies are permitted to play in the playoffs. Regular skaters who didn't play in six (6) regular season games, spare skaters, and inactive players are not permitted to play in the playoffs. If an ineligible player participants in a playoff game, the team with the ineligible player will forfeit that playoff game.

Previous Rule 2e

(original rule) Only players who have played in at least six (6) of their team's regular season games are eligible for participation in the playoffs. Only goalies who have played in at least one (1) regular season game are eligible for participation in the playoffs. In the event that no eligible goalie is available, a goalie who has not played in any regular season game will be permitted to participate in the playoffs.

2f. (original rule) Teams may need to exchange a set of keys for the dressing room key with the rink attendant. Teams may be charged for lost dressing room keys by the arena.

2g. (original rule) Teams must vacate their dressing room within 30 minutes after the ice time has ended or overtime charges may be charged to the offending team by the arena.

2h. (as of Aug 8, 2008) Teams must follow all arena rules such as, however not limited to, not being permitted to smoke, possess or consume alcoholic beverages, possess or consume controlled substances or illegal drugs on arena property. Any offending team will be expelled. No refunds will be issued.

Previous Rule 2h

(as of Oct 24, 2005) Teams may not smoke, or possess or consume alcoholic beverages on arena property. Any offending team will be expelled. No refunds will be issued.

Previous Rule 2h

(original rule) Teams may not smoke, or possess or consume alcoholic beverages on arena property. Any offending team may receive a possible suspension at the sole discretion of the officials. A one (1) game, multi-game, season, or permanent team suspension may result at the sole discretion of the officials. No refunds will be issued. A one (1) game team suspension may not be appealed.

2i. (as of Aug 8, 2008) Teams are responsible for their own conduct such as, however not limited to, stepping onto the ice before the Zamboni gates are closed, being unclean in the dressing rooms, benches, hallways, and any damages which may arise. Any offending team which steps onto the ice before the Zamboni gates are closed at the West Mount Pleasant arena will be charged a $50 fine by the arena which will need to be paid by their next team game or the entire team will be suspended indefinitely until the fine is paid in full. Teams will be charged a clean up fee for uncleanness and/or charged for the cost of repairs for any damages by the arena. Teams must pay for the clean up fee and/or cost of repairs by their next team game or the entire team will be suspended indefinitely until the fee and/or cost is paid in full.

Previous Rule 2i

(original rule) Teams are responsible for their own conduct and any damages which may arise. Any offending team will be charged a clean up fee plus the cost of repairs by the arena.

2j. (original rule) The Olympic Oval prohibits all players from skating on the speed skating ice surface before, during, or after a game.

2k. (original rule) No players are permitted to step on the ice surface for the warm up until the rink attendants are off the ice surface and the Zamboni gates are closed.

2l. (original rule) Only players, with the exception of suspended and ejected players, are permitted to be at the players' benches.

2m. (original rule) The Calgary Adult Hockey League reserves the right to add, remove, or modify any rule at any time without prior notice.

2n. (as of Aug 6, 2008) If for any reason a team still has an outstanding balance on their team registration fee after their first regular season game, that team will be penalized by having one game taken off their regular season schedule. If that team continues to have an outstanding balance on their team registration fee, one game will continue to be taken off their regular season schedule for every team game that passes until there is no longer any outstanding balance on their team registration fee.

Previous Rule 2n

(as of Mar 6, 2006) Teams must have all team fees completely paid before the playoffs begin in order to be eligible for participation in the playoffs. Teams that have not completely paid their team fees will be ineligible for participation in the playoffs.

2o. (as of May 22, 2007) Winter Season Refund Policy: A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by August 1st. No refunds will be issued after August 1st. All payments received after August 1st are non-refundable. As an example, for payments for the 2007-2008 season, the August 1st refund deadline date would be for the year 2007 before the season begins (August 1st, 2007) and not for the year 2008 after the season ends (not August 1st, 2008). All deposits are non-refundable regardless of when the deposit was paid or the amount of the deposit. The first payment is always considered the deposit regardless of the amount of the first payment or the date of the first payment.

Previous Rule 2o

(as of Apr 28, 2007) Winter Season Refund Policy: A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by August 1st. No refunds will be issued after August 1st. All payments received after August 1st are non-refundable. As an example, for payments for the 2007-2008 season, the August 1st refund deadline date would be for the year 2007 before the season begins (August 1st, 2007) and not for the year 2008 after the season ends (not August 1st, 2008). All deposits are non-refundable regardless of when the deposit was paid.

Previous Rule 2o

(as of Jun 30, 2006) Refund Policy: A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by August 21st. No refunds will be issued after August  21st. All payments received after August 21st are non-refundable. As an example, for payments for the 2006-2007 season, the August 21st deadline date would be for the year 2006 before the season begins (August 21st, 2006) and not for the year 2007 after the season ends (not August 21st, 2007).

Previous Rule 2o

(as of Aug 8, 2005) Refund Policy: A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by Friday, August 26th, 2005. No refunds will be issued after Friday, August 26th, 2005. All payments (including deposits) received after Friday, August 26th, 2005 are non-refundable.

2p. (as of August 22, 2005) NSF Cheque Policy: There is a $30.00 penalty fee for a NSF (non-sufficient funds) cheque.

2q. (as of May 22, 2007) Summer Season Refund Policy: A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by May 1st. No refunds will be issued after May 1st. All payments received after May 1st are non-refundable. As an example, for payments for the 2007 summer season, the May 1st deadline date would be for the year 2007 before the season begins (May 1st , 2007) and not for the year 2008 after the season ends (not May 1st , 2008). All deposits are non-refundable regardless of when the deposit was paid or the amount of the deposit. The first payment is always considered the deposit regardless of the amount of the first payment or the date of the first payment.

Previous Rule 2o

(as of Mar 13, 2007) Summer Season Refund Policy: A written refund request must be received by the Calgary Adult Hockey League by May 1st. No refunds will be issued after May 1st. All payments received after May 1st are non-refundable. As an example, for payments for the 2007 summer season, the May 1st  deadline date would be for the year 2007 before the season begins (May 1st , 2007) and not for the year 2008 after the season ends (not May 1st , 2008). All deposits are non-refundable regardless of when the deposit was paid.

2r. (as of Apr 28, 2007) Winter Season and Summer Season Team Playoff Eligibility: Teams are not guaranteed to be eligible for the playoffs. The numbers of teams that qualify for the playoffs, the number of playoff games, and the playoff format may vary from season to season.

2s. (as of May 17, 2007) All-Star Game: There is an all-star game during the winter season however the Calgary Adult Hockey League reserves the right to not have an all-star game for any reason at its sole discretion. There is no all-star game during the summer season. Teams and players are not guaranteed to be eligible for the all-star game. The numbers of teams and players that are eligible for the all-star game, the format and length of the all-star game may vary from season to season.

2t. (as of May 17, 2007) Awards: Awards such as, however not limited to, trophies, medals, cups, and plaques are not guaranteed and may or may not be provided at any time and may vary from season to season.

2u. (as of May 17, 2007) Web Site Content: Web site content such as, however not limited to, statistics, photos, game articles are not guaranteed and may or may not be provided at any time and may vary from season to season.

2v. (as of Aug 8, 2008) Team and/or Player Fee: The team and/or player fees may vary from team to team, player to player, season to season at the sole discretion of the Calgary Adult Hockey League regardless of, however not limited to, the number of games or any other guaranteed or non-guaranteed benefit(s) or feature(s).

Previous Rule 2v

(as of May 17, 2007) Team and/or Player Fee: The team and/or player fee may vary from season to season regardless of, however not limited to, the number of games or any other guaranteed or non-guaranteed benefit(s) or feature(s).

2w. (as of May 22, 2007) Team and/or Player Jersey: The team and/or player jersey may vary from season to season. Features such as, however not limited to, type, quality, fabric, twill, embroidery, stitching, screen print, colours, numbers, logos, style, size, may vary regardless of the team and/or player jersey fee.

2x. (as of June 1, 2007) Summer Season Playoff Player Eligibility: Only skaters who played in three (3) or more regular season games and goalies who have played in one (1) or more regular season games are permitted to play in the playoffs. Skaters who didn't play in at least three (3) regular season games and goalies who didn't play in at least one (1) regular season game are not permitted to play in the playoffs. All players are required to bring their driver's license to every playoff game. If a player is unable to present his or her driver's license when requested by an on or off ice official for identification, that player would no longer be permitted to participate in that playoff game. If the player continues to participate without presenting his or her driver's license, then that player's team will automatically default and their opponent will be awarded the victory. Reasons such as, but not limited to: forgot to bring driver's license, left driver's license at home or in the car, will not be accepted.

2y. (as of April 11, 2008) Any player or team may be refused registration or entry or participation for, however not limited to, season(s), game(s), tournament(s), events, ceremonies, at any time, without any explanation of any kind, and for any reason at the sole discretion of the officials. Refusal of registration or entry or participation may not be appealed.