Capitol City Classic

All games are two 21-minute run-time periods. All penalties except 8u are 2-minute run-time penalties. No clock stoppages except for injury.

8U

• Games on the Pond are full-ice 5-on-5 with no buzzers, offsides, or icings.
• Games on the Barn are half-ice 4-on-4 with 90-second buzzers (no clock stoppage at buzzer). 
• Penalties are removal of player from the ice for the remainder of the shift (no whistle).
• Faceoffs only for puck out of play or start of period on normal half-ice sheets.
• Whistles only for goals, goalie freezing puck, or puck out of play.

10u-12u

• Games on the Pond are 4-on-4 with no offsides or icings. All other rinks are normal playing rules.

14U

• Games on the Pond are 3-on-3 with no offsides or icings. All other rinks are normal playing rules.

Divisions are re-leveled for playoffs (except for 14u). All divisions will receive 3 round robin games, then proceed to semifinals (or consolation), followed by a championship game. (4 games minimum - 5 games maximum)

8U

• Round Robin is 2 divisions (6 x 6 teams).
• The bottom 2 in Div 1 and top 2 in Div 2 will form a 3rd Playoff division.

10U

• Round Robin is 2 divisions (6 x 8 teams).
• The bottom 2 in Div 1 and top 2 in Div 2 will form a 3rd Playoff division.
• The bottom 2 in Div 2 are eliminated and will receive a consolation match.

12U

• Round Robin is 3 divisions (6 x 4 x 4 teams).
• The bottom 2 teams in each division are relegated down 1 division for playoffs.
• The bottom 2 in Div 3 are eliminated and will receive a consolation match.

14U

• Traditional 4-team round robin + semifinals + championship.

Mouthguards

Mouthguards are required for 12u and older (USA Hockey mandated).

*It is the responsibility of parents/coaches to adhere to this equipment safety rule and ultimately the referee to enforce the rule by warning the team and further penalizing or removing players in violation.

Parents CODE of ConDUCT, noisemakers, AND ESTABLISHING A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

Our policy is both lenient and protective of the atmosphere. We welcome a lively atmosphere to encourage the players and foster a healthy tournament.

• Horns and whistles of any kind are prohibited due to interference with the buzzers and whistles. Other noisemakers are generally prohibited in ice rinks and arenas, but we permit them unless they are reported as disruptive or discouraging. Please report violations to security or tournament staff. Violations will result in an explanatory warning followed by confiscation of the noisemaker.
• Verbal or gestural disapproval of the referee's decisions, as well as confrontational behavior with other spectators/parents is generally zero-tolerance by USA Hockey and Dallas Stars Tournaments. Please report any disturbances to security or staff. 

To view the official USA Hockey Codes of Conduct, please browse them below.

PARENT'S CODE OF CONDUCT
COACH'S CODE OF CONDUCT