I. Levels of Competition
A. Varsity
B. Junior Varsity
II. Schedules
A. Varsity
The varsity schedule will be a
double round robin in your division. (1/14/2004) Three crossover games will
be scheduled by the Commissioner and will be non-conference games. (1/14/2004)
The commissioner will schedule all crossover games before the winter
holiday break. (3/11/2009) Beginning in the 2008/2009 season
McFarland will be added to the Badger South division. Badger North: (2009)
Reedsburg/Wisconsin Dells (2/11/09), Baraboo/Portage (2/11/09),
DeForest/Poynette/Lodi, Sauk Prairie, and Waunakee. Badger South: (2008)
Madison Edgewood, McFarland, Monona Grove, Oregon, and Stoughton. (2/13/2008)
B. Junior Varsity
Junior varsity games may be scheduled between schools sponsoring a junior varsity program.
III. Starting Times
A. Varsity Games
Due to the dependency of ice time from community rinks, the home school will set the game time between 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. On weekends, games may be scheduled to begin between 11:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
IV. Contest Procedure
A. The home team will wear light uniforms and the visiting team will wear dark uniforms.
B. Schools will provide their own towels.
C. The home team will provide game and practice pucks.
D. Varsity Pre-Game Procedure:
1. 12 minute warm up – running clock. (3/09/05)
2. Clean the ice.
3. Player introductions.
4. National Anthem
E. Home team is responsible for calling the media with results.
F. Varsity hockey games will be played with 17 -
minute periods. (3/09/05). Junior Varsity games will play 15 - minute
periods. (3/09/05)
V. Officials
A.Varsity
Varsity officials for conference contests are assigned by the Conference Commissioner through the Dane County Hockey Association.
B. Junior Varsity
Junior Varsity officials will also be hired by the Dane County Hockey Association but will be scheduled by the host school.
VI. All Conference
A. Each head coach will nominate his All-Conference candidates on forms provided by the Conference Commissioner. The Conference commissioner will compile and provide copies for balloting.
B. Coaches will vote at an end-of-the-season meeting. The head coach or his representative will do all voting using a secret ballot. An appointed Athletic Director or Conference Commissioner will chair the meeting.
C. Nominations may not be added at the meeting.
D. A 6 player First Team and 6 player Second Team for each division will be selected consisting of the following members for each team: 3 forwards, 2 defensemen, 1 goalie.
E. All voting will be done on a point basis as indicated below:
1. 2, 1 when voting for goal tenders.
2. 4, 3, 2, 1 when voting for defensemen.
3. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 when voting for forwards.
F. Coaches may not vote for their own nominees.
G. A coach may not vote equally for two or more candidates by averaging the number of points equal to the number of positions to be selected.
H. Coaches may only vote for two goalies, four defensemen, and six forwards.
I. Nominees (1 goalie, 2 defensemen, 3 forwards) receiving the greatest number of points will be the First Team All-Conference. The next highest votes by position (1 goalie, 2 defensemen, 3 forwards) will be the Second Team All-Conference.
1. All Positions: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
1. The candidates directly involved in the tie would be re-voted upon. All schools must vote except those with athletes involved.
2. If they still remain tied, the tie will stand.
VII. Championship
A. The conference championship will be determined by counting two points for a win or forfeit, one point for a tie, and zero for a loss in all conference contests. Conference champions will be awarded in the North and South divisions.
VIII. Awards
A. A trophy will be awarded to the conference champion(s).
B. All-Conference First team receives a certificate and a folder.
C. All-Conference Second Team receives a certificate and a folder.
IX. Meetings
A. WIAA rules interpretation.
B. Conference coaches’ meeting.
Updated: 7/21/09