1. The combined registration fee for the WAHA and USA Hockey shall be:

1. $40 ($30 to USA Hockey, $10 to WAHA) for all players over the age of 6 (free for players 6 and under).
2. Out-of-state and Canadian teams playing in leagues under the jurisdiction of the WAHA shall comply with all USA Hockey regulations.
   
   
2. All teams entering the state tournament must submit their WAHA State Tournament Entry Form and entry fees to the Treasurer of WAHA on or before November 15.
    
3. Team Entry fee for state tournaments will be $625 for Adult Check, High School, and Midget; $425 for Adult No Check; $525 for Boys Bantam and down; and all classifications for Women/Girls. All but $75 will be returned if a team fails to make the state tournament.
    
4. PLAYER REGISTRATION. ALL ROSTERS MUST BE MADE WITH THE CURRENT VERSION OF THE CYBERSPORT SOFTWARE FROM USA HOCKEY. Player rosters for all levels of competition must be submitted by NOVEMBER 15 OF THE PLAYING YEAR. ROSTERS MAY BE AMENDED UP TO December 31 to be eligible for State Tournaments.
    
5. A player may not be registered with more than one (1) association, or more than one (1) team in the same age classification. A player can, however, as long as the player meets age classification, be registered with more than one team in a different age classification within the same association. A senior player can only be registered with one club in any senior category.



6. Any team using a player registered with another WAHA or USA Hockey association, other than WAHA approved co-op teams, shall forfeit any games in which the player participated, and the player shall be declared ineligible for any further state tournament competition.
    
7. No player may play for any association other than the association certified by WAHA to serve the area in which the player resides on a permanent basis. Conversely, no association, whether or not its boundaries are certified by WAHA, may accept any player from any area served by another association, whose boundaries are certified by WAHA, EXCEPT:
   
   
   1. A player may play for a team from the nearest association offering a team of higher classification (Division 1, 2, 3 or 4) than the highest team offered by the association serving player's place of residence. The player must be selected by that nearest association to play on their highest classified team. For example: a Squirt from a Division 3 association "B" team could play for a Division 1 or 2 association provided the player is selected to play on the association's "A" team. The player could not play for any association classified as Division 3 or 4 or on any team other than the highest classified team of a Division 1 or 2 association. If a player is not selected to play on the highest-level team, the player must return to their home association. (NOTE: Players accepted under Section H-1 at all times shall be considered as an out-of-district player while rostered with any team of any association except the association serving their place of residence.)
       
      Any team may accept two (2) players under exception 1 above with no penalty. Any team accepting more than two (2) players, however, will not be eligible for state tournament competition in that classification. Written notice is to be given immediately to the respective associations.
       
   2. A player residing in an area not represented by an association must play for the nearest established association. Such a player is considered as residing only in the area of the association on whose USA Hockey Roster the player's name and signature first appears. (NOTE: Players residing in an area having two (2) or more associations shall be considered as residing only in the area of the association on whose USA Hockey roster the player's name and signature first appears.)
      
      
      1. Once an approved association is established to serve a family's place of residence, the family will be "grand-fathered" and may continue to play for the original association indefinitely. However, once the player transfers to the association serving the player's place of residence, they will be considered as being from that new association and must meet all obligations mentioned in these By-laws and Rules/Regulations. (Note: If the player transfers to any association other than the one serving the place of residence, all obligations mentioned in these By-laws and Rules/Regulations must be met, including getting released from the association serving the player's place of residence.)
         
         
   3. A female player wishing to play on a female-only team may play for such a team in the nearest association offering one, provided her home association does not offer one at the appropriate level and the nearest association is not a WAHA approved co-op team. (Appropriate level is defined as a specific level or one higher.) Such a player would not be required to secure a written release, other than a financial one.
   
   
   
   4. If in any season an association fails to register enough players to form a team at a given level, the association may form a co-op team with another association. To form a co-op team, both associations must submit a written request to the President of WAHA or, in his absence, to the WAHA Secretary. The WAHA Board will have final say on all requests. If approved, the co-op team would be eligible for State Tournament play, and the co-op would exist for one year only.
       
   5. Players transferred under Section H hereof.
      
      
8. Players may transfer from one association to another, regardless of classification, only with written consent of the releasing association. No transfers shall be made after Dec. 31. Written consent must be obtained each of the first two years. (Note: Players accepted upon written consent for each of the first two (2) years shall still be considered as being from the association serving their place of residence and as out-of-district on the roster of the accepting association). After obtaining written consent for each of the first two (2) years, the player shall be considered as being from the transferred-to association and will no longer require a written release from the association serving their place of residence. Note: these skaters shall not be considered as out-of-district on the roster of the accepting association going forward.) Any team accepting more than two (2) players from another WAHA certified association would not be eligible for State Tournament play. For Example: Team A accepts one (1) player under rule G-1 and two (2) players under rule H. (Players transferring from an association classified as “AAA” or “Unclassified” must return to the association serving their place of residence unless they meet all obligations covered in these by-laws. [Note: A player who transfers from a team/association classified as “AAA” or “Unclassified” and does not return to the association serving their place of residence must obtain all written releases from both the team/association last played on and the association serving their place of residence, as specified in these by-laws.])
    
9. Players may not transfer from any association for any reason without meeting their financial obligation and obtaining a written financial release from the releasing association.
    
10. The rosters of all Tier II teams registered with WAHA must contain 80% Wisconsin residents or play 50% of all their games within the State of Wisconsin and hold all of their practices within the State of Wisconsin.

 
11. CITIZENSHIP. A Player, whose parents or guardian are bona fide residents of the United States and have made definite intentions of becoming a United States citizen, is eligible to compete providing the player has the approval of the state officers. It should be noted that any youth whose parent, parents, or guardian with whom the player is living whose residence is within the state of Wisconsin is eligible to play on Junior U.S. and younger classification. EXCEPTIONS: Except for players on any team classified as Tier I, non-resident players may participate in High School and under classifications in the nearest Wisconsin association program, provided there is no USA Hockey, Affiliate of USA Hockey or National Federation of High Schools sanctioned program in the city or town of their residence. (ALL out of state players, including Tier I, must have a release form signed by the USA Hockey Affiliate governing their legal place of residence.) Written evidence must be submitted to the secretary of WAHA before a non-resident player or players may be used.



12. Interstate Player Transfer Protocol: The Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Assn., Inc. (WAHA), a duly registered affiliate of USA Hockey, requires that any player who resides in another state and wishes to play hockey with a team in the WAHA program, without changing his/her residence to Wisconsin, must first obtain a properly executed waiver from the player’s resident state.
    
    Conversely, WAHA requires that any Wisconsin resident wishing to play hockey in another state, while remaining a resident of Wisconsin, must first obtain a properly executed waiver from WAHA.
    
    This protocol is consistent with the terms and conditions of the USA Hockey Affiliate Agreement that grants each affiliate the right of “exclusive jurisdiction” within the definition of its geographical boundaries.
    
    The WAHA Board of Directors will designate one person who will act upon all interstate waiver requests from those who submit them, using the following criteria:
    
    
    1. This protocol applies to Youth and Girls programs that are conducted during the WAHA “regular season”, which extends from September 1 of a given year through the end of the WAHA Youth/Girls State Tournaments in March. Those players in the Adult or Women classifications are excluded from this protocol.
    
    
    
    2. Players must first register with their resident state. An approved waiver from the player’s resident state must be obtained and approved by the WAHA designee before the player may be placed on a WAHA team roster.
    
    
    
    3. WAHA will accept approved players from another state who wish to play in Wisconsin because the state in which they reside does not offer a program similar to those offered in Wisconsin.
    
    
    
    4. WAHA will approve an interstate waiver request from one of its resident players provided that the player will be participating in a program classified as Tier 1 by a USA Hockey Affiliate and such a program is not offered by Wisconsin Hockey. Transfer of players who desire an interstate residency waiver based upon other reasons will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and approval of those requests will not be unreasonably withheld.
    
    
    
    5. Transfer of players who desire an interstate residency waiver based upon geographical proximity of their residence will be considered on a case-by case basis. Approval of such requests will not be unreasonably withheld.
    
    
    
13. All ice hockey coaches and instructors of registered USA Hockey youth/high school, disabled, girl’s/women’s 19 & under and below programs must properly wear an approved ice hockey helmet during all on-ice sessions, including practices, controlled scrimmages and coach and referee clinics (seminars).

1. ADULT CLASSIFICATIONS
   
   
   1. All Adult teams in WAHA shall be classified as adult non-check over 30, adult non-check, adult elite, adult U.S.
      
      
      1. ADULT NON-CHECKING 30 AND OVER Restricted to U.S. residents. Unrestricted as to citizenship, and unlimited so as to include amateurs and/or reinstated professionals. Limited as to: Exclude any player who plays that current season as a professional player, or on an NCAA (Div. I, II, or III) or Junior College, or College Club team. Players shall be 30 years of age or older. Exception: Goalkeepers (2) may be 25 years of age or older before December 31 of the playing season.
         
         
      2. ADULT--NON-CHECKING-- Restricted to U.S. residents. Unrestricted as to citizenship and unlimited so as to include amateurs and/or reinstated professionals. Limited as to: Exclude any player who plays that current season as a professional player or on an NCAA (Div. I, II, or III) or Junior College, or College club team. Players shall be 18 years of age or older.
          
      3. ADULT--ELITE ­ Restricted to U.S. residents. Unrestricted as to citizenship but limited to no more than three (3) non-U.S. citizens. Limited to amateurs and/or reinstated professionals who have played less than five (5) professional games during that current season.
          
      4. ADULT U.S. ­ Restricted to U.S. citizens, either U.S. born or naturalized with final papers. Limited as to: Exclude any reinstated professionals and any player who plays that current season on an NCAA (Div. I, II, or III) or Junior College, or College Club team.
         
         
   2. Teams may appeal the use of non-American players to the WAHA Board of Directors for waiver of this rule.
       
   3. A reinstated amateur is a player who played professional hockey and signed a professional contract in a recognized professional league, but who has not participated in a professional league game for two full seasons.
      
   
   
2. JUNIOR ­ HIGH SCHOOL ­ MIDGET
   
   
   1. JUNIOR. Restricted to U.S. citizens and to any youth whose parents residence is the state of Wisconsin and limited to amateurs who are 20 years of age and under on or before Dec. 31 of the hockey season in which they wish to play.
       
   2. HIGH SCHOOL. A High School team shall consist of only those players registered and attending a registered high school or an approved DPI home study program, or registered combination of high school districts approved by WAHA, and limited to amateurs who are 18 years of age and under on the first day of the school year of that season in which they wish to play. Teams shall be classified into "A" and "B" and "C" divisions upon application to the Classification Committee. NOTE: No WIAA players are eligible for state tournament play.

3. MIDGET 18 & UNDER. Restricted to any youth whose parents' residence is the State of Wisconsin and limited to amateurs who are 18 years of age and under on or before Dec. 31 of the hockey season in which they wish to play.
   NOTE: No WIAA players are eligible for state tournament play.
    
4. MIDGET 16 & UNDER. Restricted to any youth whose parents' residence is the State of Wisconsin and limited to amateurs who are 16 years of age and under on or before Dec. 31 of the hockey season in which they wish to play.
   No WIAA players are eligible for state tournament play.

3. YOUTH BOYS CLASSIFICATIONS
   

1. BANTAM. Restricted to any youth whose parents' residence is the State of Wisconsin and limited to amateurs who are 14 years of age and under on or before Dec. 31 of the hockey season in which they wish to play.
   No WIAA players are eligible for state tournament play.
    
2. PEEWEE. Restricted to any youth whose parents' residence is the State of Wisconsin and limited to amateurs who are 12 years of age and under on or before Dec. 31 of the hockey season in which they wish to play.
    
3. SQUIRT. Restricted to any youth whose parents' residence is the State of Wisconsin and limited to amateurs who are 10 years of age and under on or before Dec. 31 of the hockey season in which they wish to play.
    
4. MITE. Restricted to any youth whose parents' residence is the State of Wisconsin and limited to amateurs who are 8 years of age and under on or before Dec. 31 of the hockey season in which they wish to play.

4. GIRLS CLASSIFICATIONS
   

1. ADULT WOMEN. Any age.
    
2. GIRLS 19 & UNDER - Restricted to any girl, who's residence is the State of Wisconsin and limited to amateurs who are nineteen (19) years of age and under on or before December 31 of the hockey season in which they wish to play.
    
3. GIRLS 16 & UNDER - Restricted to any girl, whose parent's residence is the State of Wisconsin and limited to amateurs who are sixteen (16) years of age and under on or before December 31 of the hockey season in which they wish to play.
    
4. GIRLS 14 & UNDER ­ Restricted to any girl, whose parent's residence is the State of Wisconsin and limited to amateurs who are fourteen (14) years of age and under on or before December 31 of the hockey season in which they wish to play.
    
5. GIRLS 12 & UNDER - Restricted to any girl, whose parent's residence is the State of Wisconsin and limited to amateurs who are twelve (12) years of age and under on or before December 31 of the hockey season in which they wish to play.
    
6. GIRLS 10 & UNDER - Restricted to any girl, whose parent's residence is the State of Wisconsin and limited to amateurs who are ten (10) years of age and under on or before December 31 of the hockey season in which they wish to play.
    
7. GIRLS 8 & UNDER - Restricted to any girl, whose parent's residence is the State of Wisconsin and limited to amateurs who are eight (8) years of age and under on or before December 31 of the hockey season in which they wish to play.

1. DEFINITION AND CRITERIA
   
   
   1. BEFORE AND AFTER - All Before and After high school team players must attend a high school or an approved DPI home study program and be a legal resident of the state of Wisconsin.
      
      
   2. TIER I
      
      TEAM WISCONSIN - The Before and After midget-age program sanctioned by the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association.
      
      
      1. Tier I Committee: The WAHA President shall establish and appoint a Tier I Committee comprised of a minimum of three (3) WAHA Directors. The WAHA President shall appoint the Tier 1 Committee Chairperson.
         
         
      2. Authority: The Tier I Committee shall have responsibility for all matters pertaining to Tier I Member Associations, Tier I Organizations, Tier I Teams and Tier I Hockey, subject to the WAHA Board of Directors review, direction, change and approval.  This shall include, but is not limited to, recommending the following:  (i) granting or terminating of authority to organize and/or operate a Tier I organization, club or association ("Tier I Organization") and/or field a Tier I Team ("Tier I Team"); (ii) the total number of Tier I Teams permitted in any age division; and, (iii) establishing guidelines which shall be used to carry out the purpose of the Committee.
         
         
      3. General Intent: The general intent of Tier I Hockey in Wisconsin is to provide an opportunity for the best Wisconsin youth players to develop and compete at the highest level of hockey available in North America at their ages by and through USA Hockey and WAHA.  Tier I Hockey in Wisconsin is limited to those youth players who have the desire and ability to play at a higher level and wish to continue to develop as players by playing Tier I Hockey. Tier I Hockey is not intended to place pressure on any Youth Player to play Tier I Hockey.
         
         
      4. Guidelines For Determining The Number of Teams: Guidelines for determining the number of Tier I Teams shall include, but not be limited to the following:
         
         
         1. The number of rostered players in an age division;
            
         2. The number of rostered players in the age division who will play Tier I hockey;
            
         3. Not more than four (4) Tier I Organizations and no more than 5% of boys registered skaters, and not more that 8% girls registered skaters, in the state of Wisconsin. An organization will field no more than six (6) Tier I Teams;
            
         4. No Tier I Organization shall have more than one (1) team at an age level, except where the WAHA Rules authorize Major and Minor levels at that age level and then the Tier I Organization may have two teams at that age level, one team at Major and one team at Minor only. A Minor player is defined specifically as one that is at the first year of that age level;
            
         5. No Tier I Organization may have a Squirt Minor or Mite team;
            
         6. No Player may play on any Tier I Team unless that player is of at least Squirt age (under USA Hockey age classifications) for the upcoming season. No Mite age (under USA Hockey age classifications) players are allowed to play Tier I Hockey.
         
         
      5. Tier I Organizations:
         
         
         1. General: A Tier I Organization is an organization duly organized and operating in accordance with the By-Laws, Rules, Regulations and Policies of WAHA and authorized annually by WAHA to field, govern and control Tier I Teams organized by that Tier I Organization in the State of Wisconsin on a season by season term and which authorization expires annually at the end of the authorized season (September 1 through August 31).
            
            
         2. Limitation: Tier I Organizations must be an entirely separate and distinct entity and operation apart from a Tier II Organization.  A Tier I Organization or Tier I Team cannot be part of or affiliated with a Tier II Team or Tier II Organization and no person shall be an Officer, Director, Hockey Director, Coach, Coaching Director, Manager, etc. of a Tier I Organization and hold any of the above positions in an Tier II Organization.  Nothing herein shall be interpreted to preclude an Independent Contractor who is offering his/her services to the public at large from offering and providing his/her services as a skating or skills instructor to any Tier I or Tier II Team.  The Independent Contractor shall not be an employee, full-time instructor or representative of either organization nor participate in any manner, directly or indirectly, with the evaluation of players, recruiting or offering Players the opportunity to play for the Organizations which hire the Independent Contractor.
            
            
         3. Responsibility: Each Tier I Organization shall govern, control and be fully responsible for its organization, the actions, inactions and/or infractions of its teams, players, coaches, managers, parents, and personnel. This responsibility shall include debts incurred by or in the name of the Tier I Organization or any of its Tier I Teams
         
         
      6. Tier I Season: The Tier I Organization playing season shall commence on August 1^st of each year and end on the last day of the Nationals Tournament of each year unless otherwise unanimously approved by the Tier I Committee.
         
         
      7. Tier I Team Authorization Procedure:
         
         
         1. Application: New Tier I Team Organizations and any existing Tier I Organization that has met all of the Tier I Organization requisites for the previous season ("Existing Tier I Organization) shall complete and deliver to the Tier I Chairperson, no later than March 1st of each year, the WAHA Tier I Application along with an application fee of $100 to WAHA. Each application shall comply fully with the requirements set forth in paragraph c.i - xii below. No new or existing Tier I Organization shall have authority to operate or otherwise participate in Tier I Hockey in any capacity unless it has received its authorization in writing. The Tier I Committee and Tier I Chairperson shall recommend to the WAHA Board of Directors the acceptance or denial of the application. The recommendation shall be in writing and shall clearly state any and all reasons. An appeal by an existing Tier 1 organization from such a denial may be taken to the WAHA Board of Directors at the next meeting thereof, or at a special meeting called for the purpose of hearing the appeal, but only if a reasonable time is afforded the denied Tier 1 organization to prepare its appeal.
            
            
         2. Notification: Existing or new Tier I Organizations will be notified in writing of the acceptance or denial of its application by May 1st by the Tier I Chairperson, or his/her designee.
            
            
         3. Minimum Requirements: Every authorized new or existing Tier I Organization shall comply with the minimum requirements set forth in this Article, WAHA and USA Hockey By-laws, Policies, Rules and Regulations, which include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
            
            
            1. A Tier I Organization must have at least one Pee Wee Major Youth Team and at least two (2) additional Youth Teams which must include one Major Team, from one of the following divisions: Peewee, Bantam and Midget.
               
               
            2. No Tier I Organization may apply for or have more than one Minor and one Major team at any given age level authorized by WAHA. A Minor team must consist of all Minor age players.
               
               
            3. No Tier 1 authorization will be given for any Mite teams.
               
               
            4. A list of Officers and Directors, the number of Tier I Teams at each level must be submitted in writing to the WAHA Tier 1 Chairman by April 1st. The names of the Coaches for each team with written proof that each Coach has obtained the appropriate Coaching Certification level and has complied with WAHA’s Screening requirements or has the ability to and will obtain those must be submitted by August 1st or by the first game.
               
               
            5. Financial information demonstrating that the Tier I Organization is financially solvent and stable with the ability to finance the next season can be requested at any time from the WAHA board. If an organization is forced to stop operations in the middle of the season, each player will be refunded their pro-rata share of fees.
               
               
            6. Documentation demonstrating that the Tier I Organization is able to procure sufficient ice to support an appropriate number of home games and practices consistent with the size of its program, its season and this Article.
               
               
            7. A Fact Sheet as defined in Paragraph H (7) below.
               
               
            8. Written Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.
               
               
            9. Current compliance and a statement of future ability, intent and procedures to comply with the USA Hockey and WAHA By-Laws, Policies, Rules and Regulations.
               
               
            10. Internal Revenue Service 501 c.3 tax exemption status under the Internal Revenue Code.
                
                
            11. All Tier I games played in Wisconsin must be officiated by properly registered USA Hockey and WHOA officials. The one referee/two linesman officiating system is strongly recommended for all Tier 1 games.
                
                
            12. All team owners, directors of hockey operations, directors and managers of a Tier 1 Hockey Association must be legal residents of the State of Wisconsin.
                
                
      8. Team Selection Process:
         
         
         1. Procedures: Each Tier Organization shall institute procedures to select the best Players available. Guidelines for team selection process shall include, but not be limited to the following:
            
            
            1. Each Tier I Organization shall hold open tryouts. Tryouts may not be announced or advertised until the Tier I Organization has received written notification of acceptance of its application for the ensuing season by the Tier I Chairperson.
               
               
            2. Personal invitations for tryouts are permissible but tryouts must be announced publicly through a general publication or individual mailing to all players at each level, inviting any player who wishes to tryout. This announcement shall take place at least thirty (30) days prior to any tryouts. “Publication” defined as newspapers, mailing lists, etc.
               
               
            3. The announcement must contain a minimum of at least the following information:
               
               
               1. Organization name
                  
               2. Levels of tryouts and Coaches name, if known
                  
               3. Contacts with phone numbers
                  
               4. Dates, Location, and Times of tryouts
                  
               5. Brief statement about the program
                  
               6. A Tier I invitation
                  
               7. The date contact is permitted by any Tier 1organization’s rep.
                  
                  
            4. Each Tier I Organization shall provide a Fact Sheet that shall be provided to anyone who makes an inquiry.
               
               
            5. No player shall be solicited nor shall the possibility of playing Tier I Hockey be discussed with any Player, prior to the conclusion of the USA Hockey National Tournaments but no earlier than April 15th, except for an existing Tier I Player for the particular Tier I Organization for which that Player played during the existing season and then only by that Tier I Organization.
               
               
            6. If a new prospective Player initiates contact, the Tier I Organization will advise it cannot discuss the matter and will advise the individual/individuals of the date after which contact is permitted.
               
               
         2. Submission to Tier I Chairperson: The signed Player Card and Parental Acknowledgment form must be submitted to the Tier I Chairperson by the dates set out in these Rules or as designated by the Tier I Chairperson.
            
            
         3. Rosters: USA Hockey Rosters must be submitted to the Tier I Chairperson by the dates set out in these Rules or designated by the Tier I Chairperson.
            
            
         4. Player Commitment: Any player who signs a Fact Sheet is committed to that Tier I Organization and Tier I Team for the ensuing Playing Season and cannot play for another USA Hockey/WAHA registered team, Tier I or otherwise, except Girls, during the same season. Any player who signs a Fact Sheet for any Tier I Organization shall not be recruited by or on behalf of any other Tier I Team or Organization and cannot be removed from that Tier I Organization Team’s roster without the approval of the Tier 1 Committee. Recruiting violation or tampering shall be referred to the Tier 1 Committee for their review and any recommendations to the WAHA Disciplinary Committee.
            
            
         5. Roster - Return: USA Hockey rosters for Tier I Teams must be submitted to the WAHA Registrar by August 15th of the ensuing Playing Season for Squirt, Peewee, Bantam and Midget teams.
            
            
         6. Commitment Date: No Player shall be required to commit to play on a Tier I Team or sign a roster or pay monies in excess of actual ice time cost prior to August 1st.
            
            
         7. Fact Sheet: Tier I Teams and Tier I Organizations shall furnish each Player and his/her parent(s), in writing, before any tryout and prior to signing a Player Card, a Fact Sheet, providing full disclosure about Tier I Hockey by the Tier I Organization indicating all costs, (which shall, at a minimum, fund raising requirements, any additional funds or monies due from the player) number of games and practices, amount of travel, any "rules" of the Tier I Organization/Team, and the actual costs of playing for the Tier I Team and Tier I Organization. Any organization that stops operations in the middle of the season will pay each player a pro-rata share of any monies paid. Parents/Legal Guardians and players need to sign the fact sheet and return to their Tier 1 organization by August 15th.
            
            
      9. The WAHA Board of Directors has final approval of all recommendations and decisions by the WAHA Tier 1 Committee.
         
      
      
   3. TIER II
      
      Tier II is defined as all classifications of districted teams that register players from their district (Mite through Bantams only). These teams also play in the WAHA State Tournaments and are eligible for Tier II USA Hockey Regional and National Tournaments when held.
      
      All districted full-season Midget teams, and any partial-season Midget team (before and after team) are eligible for Tier II USA Hockey Regional and National Tournaments, excluding Team Wisconsin.
      
      All Tier II National Tournament-bound teams must be comprised of only players whose residence is within the State of Wisconsin.
      
      The before and after season shall commence on September 1st of each year and cease upon the beginning of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) hockey season. It shall than commence again at the completion of the WIAA hockey season and end on the last day of the National Tournament of each year unless otherwise unanimously approved by the Tier I Committee.
      
      Eligibility to participate on a before and after team (Tier II) is restricted to any youth whose parents or legal guardian’s residence is the Sate of Wisconsin.
      
      Levels of Classification Defined:
      
      Division 1 – A districted association that is considered to be one of the top associations in the state.
      
      Division 2 - A districted association that is classified at a level between Division 1 and Division 3.
      
      Division 3 – A districted association that is classified at a level between Division 2 and Division 4.
      
      Division 4 – A districted association that is determined to be at the fourth level of WAHA classification.
      
      Classifying Associations: Teams in each division will be reflected as listed below:  

      Division 1	Division 2	Division 3	Division 4
      1A	2A	3A	4A
      1B	2B	3B	4B
      1C	2C	3C	4C

      
      Divisions can be extended to subsequent letter designations as required in each division to allow for future growth.
      
      Associations are placed into divisions using the following criteria:
   • Ability to schedule ice.
   • Number of youth teams.
   • Success in league play.
   • Number of times teams qualify for state tournaments.
   • Past success at state tournaments.
   • Size of association ­number of skaters.

   Classification - All districted associations at the Bantam, Peewee, Squirt and Mite levels are to be classified into four divisions for state play in the manner listed below. Teams that wish to play in a higher division, see Exceptions to Classification.

   Division 1

   1A - the top team in the association
   1B - the second team in the association
   1C - the third team in the association

   If a Division 1 association has more than four teams, it may register those additional teams at any level in their division. Division 1 teams may only play in Division 1

   Division 2

   2A - the top team in the association
   2B - the second team in the association
   2C - the third team in the association

   If a Division 2 association has more than three teams, it may register those additional teams at any level in their division. Division 2 teams may only play in Division 2.

   Division 3

   3A - the top team in the association
   3B - the second team in the association
   3C - the third team in the association

   If a Division 3 association has more than three teams, it may register those additional teams at any level in their division. Division 3 teams may only play in Division 3.
   

   Division 4

   4A - the top team in the association
   4B - the second team in the association
   4C - the third team in the association

   If a Division 4 association has more than three teams, it may register those additional teams at any level in their division. Division 4 teams may only play in Division 4.

2. CLASSIFICATION ACTIONS:
   
   
   1. The Classification Committee of the WAHA Board reserves the right to determine the division level of each association. In addition, the Classification Committee reserves the right to approve or disapprove any association requests to be placed at a given division.
      
      
   2. Exceptions to Classification: In any one year, any team not categorized as Division 1 may apply to skate at the next higher division, but they must participate at the highest level at that division. In the event that a given level has less than six teams registered for the state tournament, that level will be combined with the next highest level in their division.
      
      
   3. Classification Appeals: Associations have the right to petition WAHA to be classified at a different division and to appeal the division placement to the Classification Committee. The Classification Committee makes division placements recommendations to the WAHA Board. The WAHA Board has the final decision-making power over all division placement decisions.
      
      
   4. Tournament Entry
      
      
      1. A team and/or association MUST enter their highest classified team in a state tournament BEFORE they can enter a team in a lower classification tournament (A before B, B before C, C before D).
      2. An association that is reclassified to a higher classification may hold one team back for the upcoming season for state tournament play.
3. Classifications for the Season:
   
   Classifications for the current season can be found in Appendix V.
   
   High school programs shall be “Division 1” or “Varsity” and “Division 2” and “Junior Varsity” which are defined as follows: Varsity (Division 1) teams which are the top skill level club in the area being served; Junior Varsity (Division 2) teams which are the second and third skill level in the area being served, and the top skill level of teams from associations that do not have regular access to guaranteed ice conditions. (NOTE: In areas where there is a sanctioned WIAA program, such teams shall be considered as being in the top skill level.)

1. General Rules (NOTE:  These rules do not apply to the Tier I/II National Tournament Bound Playoff system.  For those rules, see Article 6, Tier I/II National Tournament Bound Playoff Rules.)

   1. All state tournaments shall be under the supervision of the officers of the WAHA Tournaments will be awarded by the Tournament Committee composed of the Vice Presidents of WAHA, subject to approval by the WAHA Board as a whole. Bids for tournaments must be received prior to the annual meeting. Clubs and associations must be members of WAHA and ALL teams under their jurisdiction must be registered for any teams to be eligible for state tournament competition. In order to foster player development through the American Development Model (ADM), effective wth the 2011-2012 playing season, WAHA will sponsor State Tournament competition for Squirt Boys/10U Girls and older levels only.
      
      
      1. All state tournaments must be sanctioned by the WAHA. Tournaments are awarded at the annual meeting in May. A sanction fee of $100 shall be included with each tournament bid.
          
      2. The Adult (Adult U.S.) Tournament may be held in two (2) classifications; namely, Class A and Class B. Tournaments are limited to eight (8) teams and third place game may be eliminated. If more than eight (8) teams enter, elimination games shall be played. Wis. State Senior League shall be permitted a minimum of four teams in the State "A" Tournament.
          
      3. The host city is automatically entered in the state tournament.
          
      4. Regional tournaments may be held to determine representatives to the state tournaments. If tournaments are not practicable, then play-off games shall be conducted. Regional tournaments, and/or play-offs, must be completed by Sunday evening of the officially designated State Tournament Playoff Weekend (see "Dates to Remember", inside front cover of this book). These tournaments must consist of regulation games appropriate for the age classification.
          
      5. Any team that qualifies for a regional/state playoff tournament and withdraws from that tournament or forfeits any game during state playoffs or tournaments will not be eligible for a refund. In addition, the team's association will be ineligible to enter or host any regional/state playoff tournaments during the next regular playing season. (A qualified team is any team that properly registers with WAHA and USA Hockey and enters state tournament play by paying the entry fee prior to November 15.) The Board of Directors prior to instituting the penalty shall conduct a hearing.
          
      6. Time for periods for state tournament game shall be STOP time. Any time a team has a six (6) goal lead; the game will be played in running time. Stop time will resume only of the lead is less than six (6) goals.
         
         During running time:
         1. The clock is stopped when a goal is scored, to assess a penalty, for injuries, or at the direction of the on-ice officials. Once the puck is dropped to restart play, running time resumes.
            
         2. Running time continues during the serving of all penalties. If a penalty expires during a stoppage of play, the penalized player must remain in the penalty box until the puck is dropped to start play.
            
         3. If a player is serving a penalty that must wait for a stoppage of play (e.g., misconduct, coincidental minors), the player may return to the ice during the stoppage if it does not hold up play. Otherwise, the player must wait until the next stoppage of play.
         
         
         

         TIMES IN PERIODS (All stop times in minutes)
         Class	1,2,3 Period	OT*	Minor	Penalties
         				Major	Misc.
         Mite	12	8	1½	3	6
         Squirt	12	8	1½	3	6
         Pee Wee	15	8	2	5	10
         Bantam	15	8	2	5	10
         High School	15	8	2	5	10
         Midget	17	8	2	5	10
         Jr. & Above	20	10	2	5	10
         *Overtime shall be played in the semi-finals and finals only if two (2) division round-robin tournaments are played. In single elimination tournaments, games ending in a tie after regulation play shall continue with sudden death overtime period(s) until a winner is determined. Following is the recommended procedure for resurfacing in the case of multiple overtimes (if time allows): play the first overtime immediately following the third period and than resurface. Than play the number of overtimes that approximate the length of a regular period, and than resurface again. Follow this format until a winner emerges.

         
         
         2. Properly registered and classified teams in good standing are eligible for the WAHA tournaments.
            
            
            1. U.S. teams outside Wisconsin whether independent or players playing in league under the jurisdiction of the WAHA shall not be eligible for WAHA tournaments.
               
               
            2. Canadian teams or players playing in league under the jurisdiction of the WAHA shall not be eligible for WAHA tournaments.
               
               
         3. Any league or team violating any of the rules and regulations of the WAHA during the playing season may be barred from the WAHA tournament, regardless of its own league rules and regulations.
             
         4. Each league shall select its representative to the WAHA tournament in any way it sees fit, as long as said representative conforms to all the rules and regulations of the WAHA. For regional playoffs, should a team be required to play more than one game in a day, the time between games shall be at least three hours for Youth Mites and Squirts and 8/U and 10/U Girls, and at least four hours for all other ages. The time should be counted from the scheduled end of the first game until the scheduled beginning of the second game. Any exception to this rule must have the specific written permission from the WAHA Vice President of that level.
             
         5. No region shall tie their affiliates to any plan which decides which team shall be eligible for state tournament play, unless that plan is approved by the WAHA Board of Directors on/or before December 31 of that playing season.
             
         6. Player regulations for WAHA sanctioned tournaments:
            
            
            1. High School teams and below may have a maximum of 20 players except for High School which may roster 25 players and may play 20 players. Adult teams may register 25 players but have no more than 20 players suited up for the game. Note: Teams going to National Tournaments may only have 18 players and 2 goalies. (NOTE: In each preceding instance, per USA Hockey Playing Rule 201.a, “the maximum number of players, excluding goalkeepers, shall not exceed 18.”)
                
            2. Each listed player shall have played in at least five (5) games in the regular season after December 15 and prior to YOUR FIRST PLAYOFF GAME. Any player playing on a team that is not required to participate in Regional Playoffs, shall meet the aforementioned requirement by the Friday of Playoff Weekend. A game is a match played against another team, which is registered with USA Hockey at the same competitive classification and officiated by registered officials. Teams interested in Central USA Hockey Regional or District Tournament play must have competed as a unit in at least 20 games, and each player on the roster in at least ten (10) games.
                
            3. Each listed player on Adult (Adult U.S.) roster shall have played at least ten (10) games during the regular season, and prior to the state tournaments, against other senior teams registered in Wisconsin.
                
            4. Every team vying for a contested berth in WAHA youth hockey tournament must play at least one game with another team vying for that same berth to be eligible for tournament play.
                
            5. No WIAA players are eligible for state tournament play.
                
            6. Any player(s) found to be ineligible before, during or after State Tournament play, including regional playoffs, shall immediately be ruled ineligible to participate in any remaining games, and the team using the ineligible player(s) shall be required to forfeit any games in which the player(s) participated.
                
            7. Any coach of a team who knowingly plays an ineligible player(s) in State Tournament play, including regional playoffs, shall be suspended from coaching in any games in the current hockey season.
                
            8. Any manger of a team who has knowledge of an ineligible player(s) on his or her team that participates in State Tournament play, including regional playoffs, shall be subject to suspension for any further games in the current hockey season.
                
         7. Any team playing in the state tournament that leaves the ice during the game over a disputed decision shall be deemed to have lost the game 1-0, and all expenses due such team shall be withdrawn.
             
         8. All teams entered in regional or state tournaments must be properly registered with USA Hockey and WAHA. USA Hockey rosters must be furnished at all play-off and state tournament sites.
             
         9. The official USA Hockey Rule Book and U.S. Hockey Guide shall guide all tournaments and play-off games. Exception: Article 4, Paragraph 7.
            
            
         10. For all tournaments other than Adult, High School and Midget, rules governing are those spelled out in the following section under Youth Hockey Rules and Regulations.
              
         11. All teams must be properly uniformed and a team will not be considered properly uniformed if the players do not have numbers conspicuously displayed.
             
             
         12. The officially designated tournament director for the host city shall abide directly with all tournament rules and regulations as approved by the WAHA.
             
             
         13. The officers, in all matters pertaining to WAHA regional and state sanctioned tournaments, shall have the power to adjust matters at any time in the best interests of the player tournament and ice hockey in general.
             
             
         14. WAHA shall provide standardized awards for all state tournaments. The fees for such awards shall be withheld from the total entry fees paid to the host association.
             
         1. The following awards are to be distributed for an 8-team tournament:
            (1) 1st Place
            (2) 2nd Place
            (3) 3rd Place
            (4) Consolation
            (5) Individual awards for all participating players
            (6) Individual recognition award for players and coaches of first place team.
            
            
         2. The following awards are to be distributed for a 6-team tournament:
            (1) 1st Place
            (2) 2nd Place
            (3) 3rd Place
            (4) Individual awards for all participating players
            (5) Individual recognition award for players and coaches of first place team.
            
            
         3. There shall be no "most valuable" or "all star" team awards given out.
            
            
         4. WAHA shall set standards for all awards for state tournament play as well as the inscription designation on such awards.
         
         
         15. During regional and state tournaments sanctioned by the WAHA, the official USA Hockey playing rules shall be followed.  
             
             
         16. The home team or in the absence of a home team, the tournament site shall provide ice, a timekeeper, a scorekeeper, and Game Officials. The WAHA Tournament Director and the W.H.O.A. Referee-in-Chief must approve all Game Officials. A complete list of Game Officials and game assignments must be submitted by the home team or tournament site to the WAHA Tournament Director and the WHOA Referee-in-Chief no later than 10 days prior to the first game of the tournament.
              
         17. Each visiting team will be responsible for cost of rooms and meals for their players and coaches.  
             
             
         18. A seventy-five dollar ($75) per team award fee will be withheld from host team entry fee check plus a reasonable amount for awards provided by WAHA.
              
             
         19. As soon as possible after the close of a state tournament and by midnight of the last day of the tournament, each tournament manager shall send complete results for publication on the WAHA website in the annual USA Hockey Guide, to the WAHA Webmaster and the Vice President in charge of that age classification.
              
             
         20. TOURNAMENT PROTESTS. It is the responsibility of the tournament director to not allow any team unqualified in any way (ages and registration especially) to participate. In case of a protest through participation of play, by a head coach, of a team involved in tournament play, to the local tournament director, he/she shall convene the tournament protest committee to take action. The protest committee shall be made up of the local WAHA Director, the local tournament director and the WAHA Vice President in charge of the tournament of his/her designee. Protests will only be allowed on matters of player eligibility and a decision rendered based on exact wording of written protest. Tournament protests have to be made in writing within one hour of the completion of the game in questions and accompanied by a $100 fee. Fee to be returned if protest is upheld. All unreturned protest money will be donated to WAHA.
              
             
         21. All Level 2, 3 and 4 officials must be properly registered with both USA Hockey and WHOA on or before December 31 of the current season. Only Level 2, 3 and 4 officials may officiate play-off and state tournament games. Level 2 officials empowered to officiate only Bantam and lower classification. Officials who complete any part of their registration process after January 1 of the current season shall not be eligible to officiate in state play-off or state tournament games.
              
         22. No alcohol or mood-altering substance is allowed in the playing area at WAHA State Tournaments. That playing area includes any viewing area and/or bleachers immediately adjacent to the playing surface.
             
             
         23. In any year that there is not a minimum of six teams registered at an age division for a division level state tournament, WAHA will combine teams for the age division for that year and hold one State Tournament at that division level (e.g., 1D and 1E for a Division 4 level tournament).
              
         24. TICKET PRICES – WAHA encourages local affiliates to promote family passes and/or day passes.  Ticket information should be made available and in advance so that people have an idea of what to expect.  WAHA recommended maximum gate fees are:
             
             
             1. Mite thru Bantam and all Girls/Women's: $15 Family Weekend Pass; $10 Individual Weekend Pass; $5 Daily Pass.
                
                
             2. High School and Midget:  $25 Family Weekend Pass; $15 Individual Weekend Pass; $5 Daily Pass.
                
             
             
         25. All teams must play 3 games at WAHA state tournaments provided at least eight (8) teams enter. Game times for high school and under are as follows (Upper Bracket starts with game #1):
             
             
             

         Mites, Squirts, and Girls 10 and Under (Only resurface after each game)
         GAME#	Time
         1	9:00 a.m.	Sat (Upper)
         2	10:15 a.m.	Sat (Upper)
         3	11:30 a.m.	Sat (Lower)
         4	12:45 p.m.	Sat (Lower)
         5	2:00 p.m.	Sat (Upper-L)
         6	3:15 p.m.	Sat (Upper-W)
         7	4:30 p.m.	Sat (Lower-L)
         8	5:45 p.m.	Sat (Lower-W)
         Sunday
         9	9:00 a.m.	(7th Place)
         10	10:30 a.m.	(Consolation)
         11	12:00 p.m.	(3rd Place)
         12	1:30 p.m.	(Championship)

         
         

         Peewees, Bantams, Girls and Under, Girls 14 and Under, 16 and under, & 19 and Under  (Resurface every 2 periods)
         GAME#	Time
         1	8:00 a.m.	Sat (Upper)
         2	9:45 a.m.	Sat (Upper)
         3	11:30 a.m.	Sat (Lower)
         4	1:15 p.m.	Sat (Lower)
         5	3:00 p.m.	Sat (Upper-L)
         6	4:45 p.m.	Sat (Upper-W)
         7	6:30 p.m.	Sat (Lower-L)
         8	8:15 p.m.	Sat (Lower-W)
         Sunday
         9	8:00 a.m.	7th Place
         10	10:00 a.m.	Consolation
         11	12:00 p.m.	3rd Place
         12	2:00 p.m.	Championship

         
         

         High School/Midgets  (Resurface every 2 periods)
         GAME#	Time
         Friday
         1	6:00 p.m.	Fri (Upper)
         2	8:00 p.m.	Fri (Upper)
         Saturday
         3	8:00 a.m.	Sat (Lower)
         4	10:00 a.m.	Sat (Lower)
         5	12:00 p.m.	Sat (Upper-L)
         6	2:00 p.m.	Sat (Upper-W)
         7	4:00 p.m.	Sat (Lower-L)
         8	6:00 p.m.	Sat (Lower-W)
         Sunday
         9	8:00 a.m.	7th Place
         10	10:00 a.m.	Consolation
         11	12:00 p.m.	3rd Place
         12	2:00 p.m.	Championship

         
         

         Six Team Round Robin Tournament 12-Minute Periods
         	American		National
         	Team 1		Team A
         	Team 2		Team B
         	Team 3		Team C
         Saturday
         Game #1:	Team 1 _____	vs	Team A _____	8:00 a.m.
         Game #2:	Team 2 _____	vs	Team B _____	9:30 a.m.
         Game #3:	Team 3 _____	vs	Team C _____	11:00 a.m.
         BREAK
         Game #4:	Team 1 _____	vs	Team B _____	3:00 p.m.
         Game #5:	Team 3 _____	vs	Team A _____	4:30 p.m.
         Game #6:	Team 2 _____	vs	Team C _____	6:00 p.m
         Sunday
         Game #7:	Team 3 _____	vs	Team B _____	8:00 a.m.
         Game #8:	Team 1 _____	vs	Team C _____	9:30 a.m.
         Game #9:	Team 2 _____	vs	Team A _____	11:00 a.m.
         CHAMPIONSHIP GAME:
         Two teams with most points ­ 3:00 p.m.
         Third Place:
         Team with third highest point total after Round-Robin play (use tie-breakers if necessary).
         SCORING FORMAT (5 points per game possible):
         	*2 points for Win
         	*1 point for Tie
         	*0 points for loss
         	*1 point for Each Period Won
         	*0 Point for Periods Ending in a Tie

         
         

         TIEBREAKERS:
         In Head-to-Head games of teams tied. Standings - Most points Most wins Deferential - Subtracting goals scored against from goals scored in these games, the positions being determined in order of the greatest surplus. Quotient – Dividing the goals scored in these games by the goals scored against, the positions being determined in order of the greatest quotient. A quotient involving dividing by zero (0) has higher standing than a quotient from dividing by any number other than zero. Where two or more teams have no goals against and the quotient tiebreaker is required, the teams shall be ranked high to low in descending order of “goals for”. Most periods won If a tie still exists, use the above criteria for ALL games played. If a tie still exists, the Quickest first goal scored in ALL games played will be used.

         American Division	Game 1	Game 2`	Game 3	Total
         Team 1
         Team 2
         Team 3
         National Division
         Team A
         Team B
         Team C

         
         
         

         Six Team Round Robin Tournament 15-Minute Periods
         	American		National
         	Team 1		Team A
         	Team 2		Team B
         	Team 3		Team C
         Saturday
         Game #1:	Team 1 _____	vs	Team A _____	8:00 a.m.
         Game #2:	Team 2 _____	vs	Team B _____	9:45 a.m.
         Game #3:	Team 3 _____	vs	Team C _____	11:30 a.m.
         BREAK
         Game #4:	Team 1 _____	vs	Team B _____	3:00 p.m.
         Game #5:	Team 3 _____	vs	Team A _____	4:45 p.m.
         Game #6:	Team 2 _____	vs	Team C _____	6:30 p.m
         Sunday
         Game #7:	Team 3 _____	vs	Team B _____	8:00 a.m.
         Game #8:	Team 1 _____	vs	Team C _____	9:45 a.m.
         Game #9:	Team 2 _____	vs	Team A _____	11:30 a.m.
         CHAMPIONSHIP GAME:
         Two teams with most points ­ 3:00 p.m.
         Third Place:
         Team with third highest point total after Round-Robin play (use tie-breakers if necessary).
         SCORING FORMAT (5 points per game possible):
         	*2 points for Win
         	*1 point for Tie
         	*0 points for loss
         	*1 point for Each Period Won
         	*0 Point for Periods Ending in a Tie

         
         

         TIEBREAKERS:
         In Head-to-Head games of teams tied. Standings - Most points Most wins Deferential - Subtracting goals scored against from goals scored in these games, the positions being determined in order of the greatest surplus. Quotient – Dividing the goals scored in these games by the goals scored against, the positions being determined in order of the greatest quotient. A quotient involving dividing by zero (0) has higher standing than a quotient from dividing by any number other than zero. Where two or more teams have no goals against and the quotient tiebreaker is required, the teams shall be ranked high to low in descending order of “goals for”. Most periods won If a tie still exists, use the above criteria for ALL games played. If a tie still exists, the quickest first goal scored in ALL games played will be used.

         
         

         American Division	Game 1	Game 2`	Game 3	Total
         Team 1
         Team 2
         Team 3
         National Division
         Team A
         Team B
         Team C

          

         Six Team Round Robin Tournament 17-Minute Periods
         	American		National
         	Team 1		Team A
         	Team 2		Team B
         	Team 3		Team C
         Saturday
         Game #1:	Team 1 _____	vs	Team A _____	8:00 a.m.
         Game #2:	Team 2 _____	vs	Team B _____	10:00 a.m.
         Game #3:	Team 3 _____	vs	Team C _____	12:00 p.m.
         BREAK
         Game #4:	Team 1 _____	vs	Team B _____	4:00 p.m.
         Game #5:	Team 3 _____	vs	Team A _____	6:00 p.m.
         Game #6:	Team 2 _____	vs	Team C _____	8:00 p.m
         Sunday
         Game #7:	Team 3 _____	vs	Team B _____	8:00 a.m.
         Game #8:	Team 1 _____	vs	Team C _____	9:45 a.m.
         Game #9:	Team 2 _____	vs	Team A _____	11:30 a.m.
         CHAMPIONSHIP GAME:
         Two teams with most points ­ 3:00 p.m.
         Third Place:
         Team with third highest point total after Round-Robin play (use tie-breakers if necessary).
         SCORING FORMAT (5 points per game possible):
         	*2 points for Win
         	*1 point for Tie
         	*0 points for loss
         	*1 point for Each Period Won
         	*0 Point for Periods Ending in a Tie

         TIEBREAKERS:
         In Head-to-Head games of teams tied. Standings - Most points Most wins Deferential - Subtracting goals scored against from goals scored in these games, the positions being determined in order of the greatest surplus. Quotient – Dividing the goals scored in these games by the goals scored against, the positions being determined in order of the greatest quotient. A quotient involving dividing by zero (0) has higher standing than a quotient from dividing by any number other than zero. Where two or more teams have no goals against and the quotient tiebreaker is required, the teams shall be ranked high to low in descending order of “goals for”. Most periods won If a tie still exists, use the above criteria for ALL games played. If a tie still exists, the Quickest first goal scored in ALL games played will be used.

          

         American Division	Game 1	Game 2	Game 3	Total
         Team 1
         Team 2
         Team 3
         National Division
         Team A
         Team B
         Team C

      
      
      26. No alcoholic beverage or mood-altering chemicals may be consumed in spectator or playing area, high school and under classification.
          
          
      27. Home Team Determination for State Tournaments:
          
          1. 8-Team Bracket:  Team listed on top is the Home Team.
             
          2. All Round Robins:
          
          
          1. In the first three games Saturday, the American Division teams are Home Team.
          2. In the second three games Saturday, the National Division teams are Home Team.
          3. In the first three games Sunday, the local tournament director does a coin toss with the two head coaches of teams involved.  The team that is alphabetically first gets to call it.
          4. In the Championship Game, the team with the most points is the Home Team.  If necessary, tie breakers would be used to determine this team.  If the tie cannot be broken, a coin toss as described above takes place.
      
      
      2. Youth Hockey Rules
         
         
         1. State tournament pairings for eight teams are as follows:
            
            
            1. The teams' numbers for purpose of the pairing shall be as follows: Team No. 1 (Region No. 1); Team No. 2 (Region No. 2); Team No. 3 (Region No.3); Team No. 4 (Region No. 4); Team No. 5 (Region No. 5); Team No. 6 (Region No. 6); Team No. 7 (1st Wild Card); and Team 8 (Host Team).
               
               
            2. The following shall be the tournament pairings:
               
               

            Year	Upper Bracket	Lower Bracket
            2011	4 vs 1 & 6 vs 5	7 vs 8 & 2 vs 3
            2012	8 vs 3 & 4 vs 7	2 vs 5 & 1 vs 6
            2013	6 vs 2 & 5 vs 1	3 vs 7 & 8 vs 4
            2014	2 vs 4 & 8 vs 6	5 vs 7 & 3 vs 1
            2015	1 vs 8 & 7 vs 2	4 vs 5 & 6 vs 3
            2016	3 vs 5 & 8 vs 2	4 vs 6 & 7 vs 1
            2017	7 vs 6 & 3 vs 4	1 vs 2 & 5 vs 8
            2018	5 vs 7 & 1 vs 3	6 vs 8 & 2 vs 4

            
            
         2. All players, including goalkeepers, in the Peewee through Midget (including High School) and in the Girls/Women 10 or Under through 19 or Under age classifications, are required to wear a COLORED (not clear) internal mouthpiece that covers all the remaining teeth of one jaw, customarily the upper. Exception: Mouth guards will not be required if a dentist indicates in writing that the guard would be injurious to proper growth of teeth. The waiver to the rule must be available for inspection on demand.
            
            
         3. AGE CERTIFICATION. Players must have proof of age with them for all playoff and state tournament games. Documents providing proof of age are birth certificates, passports, driver's license, a Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association Fact Sheet, or a approved USA Hockey team roster.  NO AGE CERTIFICATION ­ NO PLAY. Any purposeful violation not detected at time of checking will bring a one-year suspension of player or players and coach from date of board action. Proof of age documents must be available for inspection at all tournament games, including play-offs.
            
            
         4. All tournaments are to be played on artificial covered ice rinks with artificial ice.
             
         5. State tournaments will be held on the following weekends:
            March-1^st weekend: Squirts, Bantams, High School, Girls 10 & under, Girls 14 & under, and Girls 19 & under.
            March-2^nd weekend: Mites, Peewees and Girls 10 & under,  Girls 12 & under, and Girls 16 & under.
            March-3^rd weekend: Midgets.
            NOTE: Each tournament bid, all classifications, shall specify the exact dates on which the tournament will be held, and each tournament award requires that the tournament be held on one of the specified weekend dates.
            
            
         6. The following regional plan will be in effect for Bantam, Peewee, Squirt, and Mite tournaments:
            
            
            1. Six (6) regions have been established with each region having one (1) representative in every state tournament, exclusive of host team. A "wild card" berth will be awarded to fill the seventh (7) slot in the eight (8) team state tournament.
               
               
            2. The wild card berth shall be awarded as follows:
               
               1. The region with the most teams registered for that particular tournament, not to include the host team.
               2. If a tie exists, the region having the most teams registered in all classifications will be awarded the berth.
                  
               3. If a tie still exists, the WAHA director in charge of that tournament will determine which region gets the berth.
                  
                  
            3. The open region berths shall be awarded as follows:
               
               
               1. Open regions will be filled starting with the lowest number first.
                  
               2. The region with the most teams registered for that particular tournament not to include the host team, the wild card team or a team filling an open region.
                  
               3. If a tie exists, the region having the most teams registered in all classifications will be awarded the berth.
                  
               4. If there is another open spot, it will be filled by the next region with the most teams registered for that particular tournament, excluding the region that just filled the previous open berth,
                  
               5. If a tie still exists, the WAHA director in charge of that tournament will determine which region gets the berth.
                  
                  
      3. Girls Hockey Rules
         
         
         1. Where there is not a specific rule for girls; youth rules apply, including Registration
             
         2. The slap shot shall be permitted in all divisions.
             
         3. Goal nets will be pegged down.
             
         4. No checking in all Girls divisions.
             
         5. Girls vying for a USA Hockey National Championship cannot participate in WAHA Girls State Tournaments.  
            
            
         6. Time for Periods:
         
         
         

         TIMES IN PERIODS (All stop times in minutes)
         Class	1,2,3 Period	OT	Penalties
         			Minor	Major	Miscon.
         8 & Under	12	8	1½	3	6
         10 & Under	12	8	1½	3	6
         12 & Under	15	8	2	5	10
         14 & Under	15	8	2	5	10
         16 & Under	15	8	2	5	10
         19 & Under	15	8	2	5	10
         Adult	12	8	1½	3	6

         Time Between Periods:
         3 minutes in games with no resurface between periods.
         12 minutes for games with a resurface.

ARTICLE 5 ­ COACHING