CSC BROOMBALL RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Each individual participant must print & sign his/her name on the team waiver/roster form to be eligible for participation in CitiesSportsConnection leagues & events. This form is available at all league games. All team rosters are deemed final at the mid-season point for all leagues. Team captains are responsible for having all team members sign this waiver/roster form. We highly recommend helmets and additional protective equipment for all players at any level of broomball league play. Be aware that there are inherent risks to playing the game of broomball. Injuries may occur due to collisions with other players or running into the boards, etc. CSC does not provide insurance for the participants of our leagues. Each player as a result of participation in the leagues assumes all liability and risk of injury. It is strongly suggested that each player obtain medical and liability insurance prior to participating in any league activity.
2. Teams consist of coed seven (4M/2W + goalie) players on the ice at any one time (coed=max of 4 men + goalie). Teams must play with a minimum of four players on the ice. Coed teams must play a minimum of two (2) non-goalies from each gender to play seven (7) people. Coed teams may play with less than two (2) women, however, they may not play with more than four (4) men non-goalies on the rink at any time.
3. Each team is required to have team uniforms or an identified "TEAM COLOR". Each team member needs to bring this uniform or team color shirt to each game, along with a WHITE SHIRT in case the other team uses the same color, to use for identification purposes. Ask a CSC representative or give us a call @ (612) 929-9009 for further assistance.
4. Games consists of either two twenty-two minute halves or three 14-minute periods with continually running time. Each team is allowed one time-out per game. The last two minutes of the game will have stop-time if the goal differential is less than two goals. Tie games remain tied, except during playoffs.
5. Substitutions may occur at any dead-ball situation or on-the-fly by tagging off at the bench area. All substitutions must be announced.
6. High stick play is NOT ALLOWED AT ANY TIME (this includes any player bringing their broom above their shoulders at any time during play) and will be whistled immediately and possession will be given to the opposing team. On a shot, the follow-through must remain low (below waist) & controlled. No wind-mill style shooting is allowed at any time if the broom is raised above the shoulders. This is a safety issue for all players and will not be allowed at any time. Just remember, it's always a lot more fun if we all... Keep It Clean, Keep It Fair: Let's all be Careful out there!
7. There is no checking or intentional physical contact in CSC Broomball! Only incidental body contact is allowed. All players must play the ball and not the body at all times. Excessive roughness will result in the assessment of a two-minute penalty.
8. Players must use their brooms only to play the ball at all times during the match. Using your broom to block, lift, or otherwise interfere with another person's broom or holding their broom, etc. is prohibited at all times. Use your broom to play the ball. Period. :)
9. Face-offs will start any half or overtime period. Any indeterminable situations will also result in a face-off.
10. Drawbacks will be utilized to put the ball in play in most situations. The broom shall be used to put the ball in play. All players (except the drawer) shall remain at least 10 feet from the ball during a draw. Defense must be near to their own goal behind the ball. Offensive players can be stationed in front of the ball, however, the ball must be played back.
11. There is no off-side rule in CSC broomball leagues.
12. Players may use their hands and feet to stop and control the ball. You may not hand-pass the ball to a teammate. You may use your hands above your shoulders (not your broom!) to control the ball. If a player uses his/her hands to control the ball, that same player must be the next to play the ball for his/her team to avoid a violation.
13. Intentional throwing of the broomball is prohibited. A drawback at the spot of the throw will result for the opposing team.
14. Any ball that is sent out-of-play will be played as a draw-back by the opposing team at the nearest face-off point. If a hard-driven shot is touched by a defensive player with little or no change in direction, a face-off will result.
15. No player, other than the designated goalie, may be inside the crease unless the ball has preceded them. A player is considered in the crease when any part of his/her body or equipment is on or over the line. A penalty shot may be awarded if the official feels that a defensive player in the crease may have stopped a good scoring opportunity. Passing through the edges of the crease is allowed if the official feels that no advantage is gained by that player.
16. Any major violations will receive an immediate 2-minute or 5-minute penalty, based on the severity of the infraction. A penalty shot will be awarded on a major foul or break-away situation.
17. All goals must be scored using the broom of an offensive player, or by a defender into his/her own net. No goals may be scored by kicking or using the hands by an offensive player.
18. All brooms that are specifically made for broomball are legal. Excessively shortened brooms will not be permitted.
19. Broomball shoes, tennis shoed or boots are legal for all players. No altered shoes will be allowed.
20. Helmets, gloves, elbow pads, shin pads or knee pads are permitted & highly recommended. Goalie helmet & mask combinations are required at all times. All protective padding on all players (including goalies) must be worn under outside clothing.
21. CSC provides an official game ball to all teams… Nice! It is the responsibility of each team to have a fully-functioning official game ball at all games. CSC provides practice broomballs for all teams on each league day, so feel free to take advantage of this option to help maintain the issued team game balls if your team desires.
22. All decisions by the official are final. Always respect the official. Be nice to the official. Bring treats for the official. They are here to have fun just like you are!
23. Thanks again for playing with Cities Sports Connection!>/b> As always, we hope you have a blast during your league season.