RCRC Ice Rink · Oak Park, IL
Format & Rules: All teams will be guaranteed: Three - 45 min game slots on 1/2 ice Participation in the Skills Competition and Breakaway Challenge (as a player) 2027 Jamboree Medal Each game will consist of: Games will be played with 4 skaters and a goalie for each team. Have a 5-minute warm-up and a 2-minute intermission between period 1 and 2. Two 18-minute periods (running time) Face-offs will take place at the start of the 1st and 2nd period. The puck will be left where it is currently at during a line change. After goals or frozen pucks, the attacking team will retreat to their net and the team on defense will advance the puck. Line changes will be made on the horn at 90-second intervals. Coaches are encouraged to stop play and give the puck to the opponent if a penalty occurs. Any player who commits a penalty will be sent to the bench for the remainder of the shift. A new player will replace the penalized player, and play will resume with a face-off at center ice. All Mite games will use full sized nets. Each team will be responsible for providing a coach on the ice. The coaches will serve as officials. Up to 2 coaches per team are allowed in the bench area. All coaches must be Ice Bears Coaches, PDOP Hockey Instructors, or Jr. Coaches. There will not be a score kept for any game. We encourage a fun and competitive environment for all kids playing in this jamboree. Coaches, parents, fans and players should demonstrate good sportsmanship throughout the jamboree!
