The Burlington Pond – 3 on 3 Rules

• Teams must be ready 10 minutes before game time (games may start early).
• 2-minute warm-up, 2 periods, 21-minute running time games, 1.5-minute buzzer 
• Points: Win = 2, Shootout loss = 1, Loss = 0.
• Only rostered players may participate. Use of ineligible players = forfeit. 

 Gameplay Rules

• 3 Goals Per Period Rule - A player may score a maximum of 3 goals per period.

• Any 4th goal scored by the same player in the same period will be disallowed.

• A warning will be issued for the first violation. Any repeat violation will result in a penalty.

• This rule does not apply if:

  • The player’s team is trailing by 5 or more goals, or

  • The goal was scored on a penalty shot.

5+ Goal Differential Rule

• If a team is trailing by 5 or more goals, they may add a 4th skater.

• The scoreboard will display a maximum goal differential of 5.

• The official score will be recorded by the timekeeper.

Zone Clearing After Stoppages

• After a goal, all players must clear the red line before re-engaging in play.

• After a save or whistle, all players must clear to the blue line before re-engaging.

• No Icing and No Slap Shots

Shift Change (Buzzer Rule)

• When the shift buzzer sounds, players on the ice must not touch the puck.

• A warning will be issued for a first violation.

• A repeat violation will result in a penalty shot.

Double-Shifting Players

• Players who remain on the ice for consecutive shifts must still clear the required zone (red or blue line) before playing the puck. 

 Penalties

• All penalties result in a penalty shot for the non-offending team

• The penalty differential is applied at the end of the game only if it affects the outcome.

• Any player who receives 3 penalties in a single game (excluding stick infractions, if applicable) will be ejected for the remainder of the game

• Example: 4 penalties vs 2 penalties = 2 penalty shots awarded.

 Tie Games

• No game shall end in a tie. A winner must be declared. 

• If tied: penalty shots first, then sudden-death shootout if needed.

• Three shooters marked with an asterisk before the game.

• All players must rotate before any repeat shooters.

 Conduct

• Fighting will result in an automatic suspension (zero-tolerance policy).

• Players must demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times; showboating is not permitted.

• Verbal abuse of referees or interference with officials or timekeepers is prohibited.

• Coaches are not permitted to enter the timekeeper’s room. 

 Round Robin Tie-Breaking

1. Head-to-head

2. Goal differential

3. Most goals for

4. Fewest goals against

5. Fewest penalties

6. Coin toss