rule update almost done, need more input for the following.

TOPIC 6
Shoot Out Expansion - go to five shooters
Review of OT rules - do we just end in tie?
• I would not like to go to five shooters as it would increase the time slightly. I know the point about getting more guys involved, but there is a 50 minute game for that.
• I wouldn’t mind seeing ties again, and scrapping the shoot out all together. We try to mimic what happens in real like, but who says we have to? I will decide something on this soon. It will be impacted by why I feel about Topic 7

TOPIC 7
Regular Season Points System - what about 3 points for regulation win
• If we keep the shoot-out I am going to move to the following point distribution
• 3 points for a win in regulation, 2 points for a win in OT/Shootout and 1 point for loosing in OT or Shoot-Out.
• That way there are 3 points awarded per game, currently there are either 2 point games (regulation) and 3 point games (OT). Not ideal.

TOPIC 8
Delay of Game (taking the ball out)
• Here is the rule, what else can we do. Personally, its very tough to call. Big time judgement involved. Would like to hear your thoughts?

16. OUT OF BOUNDS – (a) When the ball gets stuck in the fence or bushes, possession and room will be given to the player who is there first. If there is a dispute as to who is there first, it is solely up to the referee to either give possession to a particular team or call a face-off. (b) Players who take the ball out of play (towards the benches, spectators etc.) are NOT to be given room or time to bring it in. The opposing team is well within their rights to pursue the ball and continue playing. If the ball was shot out or the play was forced outside then room should be provided. Again, if there is any dispute the referee will be responsible for calling it either a team’s possession, room, continue play or face-off. (c) For the definition of room please refer to Section 3.4 - ROOM.

Teams that clearly take the ball out of the play to buy time or space will loose possession from that point. The referee will call the play dead and signal the play on again. The opposing team will have possession from the place the team takes it out. If players continue this type of behaviour the referee is to call a 2 minute delay of game penalty to the player.

TOPIC 3
Making the Right Call - use all resources
Better Referees - limit who can ref
Making More Calls - call it by the book
• There has been reluctance upon referees to make all the calls, whether it be to just let players play or fear or lack of confidence. We will make more attempts this season to coach referees on how to do their jobs better. I would support the use of all resources to make the right call, including asking those not involved in officiating. I personally do, and don’t see a problem. Bottom line the right call has to be made.
• Also, more calls. I would love to hear ideas on how we would do this? We need to start calling things before they get out of hand. I don’t give a shit if the flow is screwed up.