U7 Jamboree Rules

U7 games will be played on Cross-Ice per current U7 Hockey Canada and OWHA Pathway rules.

Hockey Canada playing rules are followed except as stated below:

1. 4-on-4 (plus a player defending the goal) - a player may play goal, but full goaltender equipment is not required.
2. Game format: two periods with a run-time clock, not to exceed 50 minutes.
3. Timed buzzer or whistle for line changes:
   • If there are fewer than four players on the bench, the active player designated to stay out for the following shift must return to the bench area prior to continuing play.
   • On the buzzer/whistle, players must relinquish control of the puck immediately and vacate the ice. The new players enter the immediately.
   • Failure to immediately relinquish control of the puck or new players entering the ice surface prematurely may result in a penalty (see Penalties).
   • Game play does not stop; players change on the fly at buzzer/whistle.