THE CUMBERLAND CUP

June 13 -15, 2025

THE RULES

ALL PLAYERS MUST BE 18+ IN CUP DIVISION and 16+ in Recreational division (NEW)

  • Play shall be governed by the Canadian Ball Hockey Association rule-book, or unless other wise stated in this text. REFEREES DECISION IS FINAL.
  • All players must have a legible number on their jerseys and a roster submitted with player numbers defined.
  • There is ZERO TOLERANCE for body checking or hitting from behind. This will result in a major and possible match penalty & game ejection.
  • ANY FIGHTING WILL RESULT IN TOURNAMENT EJECTION.
  • Any tied records after round robin pool play will be decided first by Goals For, then Plus/Minus, then least penalty minutes.  If records are still tied, then a coin toss will determine ranking.
  • Each team will be guaranteed 4 games. (NEW)
  • Each Round Robin game will consist of two 20 minute running time periods, with a 3 minute break between periods. (NEW)
  • Minor penalties = 3 minutes
  • Major penalties = 7 minutes
  • Players with three minors in a game will be ejected. As well, their team will play short handed the rest of the game. The Cumberland Cup will be hard fought, clean hockey!
  • Referees will not tolerate ANY verbal or physical abuse, penalties or ejection is at their discretion.
  • Teams will play four aside plus a goalie. Rosters / waivers must be signed and handed in to tournament organizers prior to the teams first game. Maximum of 13 players per team. No additions can be made to the roster after it has been submitted. No exceptions!
  • No center or blue line.
  • With slap-shots, the stick cannot raise above the hip, including the follow through! An illegal slap-shot will result in change of possession. Players continuing to take illegal slap-shots may be penalized at the referees discretion.
  • Face-offs will be limited to speed up play and will only take place to start the game and after halftime. Ball will be placed between opponent’s sticks and played on a whistle blast from the official. When the ball leaves the playing area- the player to last touch/deflect the ball out of bounds will result in opposing team possession. Player will move ball from sideline where ball left the playing surface.
  • After a goals has been scored, team scored on will take possession of ball behind net and must await whistle before playing ball. (NEW)
  • If goalie freezes ball, referee will signal the same team to take possession behind/ beside the net and player moves ball on whistle or “play” command  from the referee. In the event that two or more players freeze the ball against the fence or net, referee will signal possession to first player to touch the ball, and move on whistle.
  • In all instances where the referee signals possession, and to resume play on the whistle or “play” command, OPPOSING PLAYERS MUST GIVE AT LEAST TWO METERS to the player in possession of the ball. As well, the ball MUST BE PASSED to start play.
  • One long whistle blast will signal end of a period or game.
  • Goaltenders must move ball laterally or behind them unless moving the ball forward with goal stick.
  • During Playoffs, if regulation time ends in a tie, 5 minute Sudden Death Overtime Periods will continue to be played until there is a goal.
  • Official tournament  balls will be supplied by the tournament.
  • No sticks with affixed plastic blades (screws attaching blades) will be allowed.
  • For your own safety, protective equipment should be worn. Shin guards, elbow/knee pads and gloves are suggested. Helmets are not allowed.
  • Goalies are required to wear full goalie gear, including face-mask.
  • Players will be required to sign a liability waiver to be eligible.
  • Complaints of players who are not eligible will be placed with tournament organizers.
  • Players will be required to show ID and be able to produce it at anytime during the tournament if requested. All players must be 18 years of age or older.
  • SUPPORT THE BEER GARDEN!!! Supporting the Cumberland Cup beer garden will help to fund the best tournament possible, and we thank you for your support!
  • HAVE A BLAST!!! We are committed to providing a safe, fun and competitive environment! We are thankful to the Village of Cumberland for allowing us to hold this tournament. Please be kind and respectful during your visit to our beautiful community!