Post by Trocity V on Feb 24, 2020 15:09:10 GMT -5
Article 1
Chapter 1: Players Rights Section 1:1.1 Participation
• Active roster players have the right to be scheduled a minimum of 3 games per week, but not more than a maximum of 6 games a week.
• On a short week when there are only 4 nights of games. Game limits will be 2 min and 4 max games.
• Active roster players have the right to be involved in team practices, but practices are not mandatory and will be conducted at the discretion of individual teams and their management.
• Active roster goalies have the right to being scheduled for a min of 3 games per week, but no more than a maximum of 7 games a week.
• If a goalie plays a 7th game in a week, it MUST be played as goalie and all 6 games prior must have been played as goalie.
• On a short week when there are only 4 nights of games. Game limits will be 2 min and 5 max games.
• Training Camp players can only be scheduled for 2 games a week. If they play 3 times in the same week, they have to be moved to active roster. TC players can play any position.
1:1.2 Fair Treatment
• A Player has the right to be treated with respect by every member of the community. This includes AASHL Owners, staff, management, and other players. Derogatory, racists, negative, homophobic or malicious, etc. comments towards other players in the AASHL will not be tolerated. Any direct or indirect comments in a derogatory manner that pertains to race, sex or religious beliefs will NOT be tolerated. Any VIOLATION of this rule will be an Automatic Suspension/Ban from Discord or the AASHL for a period of time determined by Staff.
Section 1:1.3 Notification
• A Player has the right to be duly notified when a transaction involving that player has been completed, or a ruling has been made against that player. This should typically be provided to you by either your team management or a league staff member.
1:1.4 Request a Trade/Players
• AASHL Players have One Trade Request per season. They can respectfully request that Team Management trade them. Under the following conditions:
1. Trade window is open from Friday 12:00am EST. and ends on Sunday at 3pm est. Trades will be completed after the Trade Deadline has passed.
2. Players cannot Demand a trade or create a hostile or negative playing environment to help force a trade. Players cannot speak to another teams management trying to broker a trade. If found guilty of trade tampering under the player tampering rule, you will be Banned or Suspended for a period of time determined by AASHL Staff.
3. If the player and their management agree that management will trade the player, give Management at least 1 week (minimum of 7 days) to comply with their request if agreed on.
4. Players cannot demand a trade to a specific organization, Team Management will trade players to Team that benefits them. Player may suggest certain teams but there will be no guarantees given. Players may choose two teams they wish to not be traded to.
5. Players must not attempt to broker their own trade. This includes but is not limited to; talking to another team’s Owner, GM, AGM, or any member of the team with the specific purpose of asking for that team to acquire you.
6. Any trade request submitted must have reasoning for the trade to be valid. Staff will determine if the request is accepted or denied based off of reasoning.
7. Once you submit a trade request and reasoning for the request, accepted or denied, you lose your trade request for the season. Please use it wisely.
Failure to comply with these conditions will result in Suspension/Ban for a period of time determined by Staff.
1.1.4.1 Trades-Team Management
• Trade window is open from Friday at 12:00am EST., and ends on Sunday at 3pm est. All trades will be processed by Staff at this time.
• Trades will be posted by team management in management forums under Trades, with both teams agreeing to the trade. If both teams have not agreed in trade forum, the trade will not be processed.
• All Trades will be posted correctly, or trade will not be processed. Teams will use the players GT, Position, and Salary.
• Example: Nashville Trades: P.K. Subban, RD, 5M to Montreal for Shea Weber, LD, 4M.
• Teams will notate whether at player is training camp by adding TC after salary if player being traded is training camp.
• If teams trades a player that is not active, quits, retires after being traded, That team is responsible for giving the team compensation to be worked out by each teams management. If compensation cannot be worked out, the trade will be reversed and players will return to the teams that traded them.
• All Trades will be reviewed by AASHL Staff. The Staff has the right to deny any trade they find detrimental to the league.
Section 1:1.4.2 Trade Request Retraction
• A player may retract their trade request at any point until a trade has been agreed to or before he is placed on waivers after the 7-day period. The player MUST contact his team management and reply on the same post of his initial trade request with his retraction.
• Retracting a trade does not negate the action of requesting a trade. You will not be able to request a trade for the remainder of the season.
Section 1:1.5 Injury Claim
• A Player has the right to request placement on the IR. Under the following conditions:
1. The player may not participate in games for a period of at least 1 week when placed or IR.
2. The player may not be placed on IR for more than two weeks in a season without staff approval.
Failure to request placement on the IR prior to a period of inactivity may result in a player being Suspended/Ban from the AASHL for a period of time determined by Staff.
Section 1:1.6 Retirement
• A Player has the right to declare retirement from the current Season, however can not return for the current season and will be blacklisted 1-full season. Players are expected to provide as much advance notification to their team management and provide reason for retirement to avoid further discipline. Players that retire have the right to appeal before the next season starts. AASHL Staff understands that Life Happens.
Section 1:1.7 Right to Appeal
• Players have the right to appeal disciplinary actions made against them. If you choose to appeal, it is expected that you formally contact league staff with:
1. Evidence of your innocence
2. Explanation of actions
3. Any further information on the complaint filed against you that would represent why you should not be disciplined.
The player must NOT discuss his/her punishment on the forums or chat box. Failure to adhere could result in the appeal being voided or stronger penalties for guilty player.
Chapter 2 Players Responsibility
Section 1:2.1 Rules
• It is the Players responsibility to know the full rules of the league and to be respectful to other members on the forums and discord server.
• Failure to read/know the rules will not be efficient defense in the appeal process or disciplinary hearings.
• If you have any questions on rules or procedures it is the members responsibility to contact staff for clarification. Failure to understand the written rules is also not efficient for defense in the appeal process or disciplinary hearings.
1:2.2 Availability
• Players are responsible for giving their team management availability weekly no later than Saturday (day prior to the 1st game of week) by 11:59 pm EST.
• Players can notify their management of their availability by:
1. Team Forum
2. Team Discord
3. Xbox Live message
• Players who do not provide availability by deadline will NOT be guaranteed their minimum 3 games for that week.
• Failure to follow this process can result in Suspension/Ban from IOHL for a period of time determined by AASHL Staff.
Refer to 2:4.1 “Availability” for further guidelines.
1:2.3 Showing Up
• Players are responsible for showing up on time for their scheduled games.
Players can not deny to play their secondary position if they have one listed. You will be expected to play your Primary position the most, but also the secondary if scheduled by your team.
• If a player is running late or can not make their scheduled game due to unforeseen circumstances, they are required to notify their management at least 10 minutes prior to game time (if possible) so they can adequately request time or find a replacement.
• If you fail to notify your team of lateness or absence and fail to be in the team lobby by game time. Management has the right to replace you and it will count as a game played for both the player being replaced and the replacement player.
• Continuous failure to notify of lateness or absence and/or failure to be in team lobby by game times could result in Suspension/Ban for a period of time determined by AASHL Staff.
1:2.4 Commitment and Dedication
• It is the player’s responsibility to stay updated on league events, such as rule and procedure changes, and be active in reviewing information posted in your team locker room or team discord.
• The AASHL does not allow the promotion of other Leagues during sanctioned events or on Discord, AASHL website or any other AASHL format. We also ask all members to uphold the high standards of the AASHL by not promoting our league on the website of other leagues. Violation of this policy may subject you to Suspension/Ban from AASHL for a period of time determined by Staff.
• Players are expected to participate in the league regardless of the team they are assigned to.
• Players can be traded and are to continue to participate in a full manner no matter what team you play for.
1:2.5 Sportsmanship
Players are expected to show sportsmanship to one another by following the rules, being respectful toward other members, and conducting themselves in a decent and respectable manner.
• Do not message members of opposing teams prior/during/post game with any negative or trolling comments. Failure to comply may result in Suspension/Ban from AASHL for a period of Time determined by AASHL Staff.
• If you feel a rule has been broken during a game, DO NOT quit out or contact staff/opposing team members. Finish the game and file the appropriate complaint form in the forums with evidence of guilt.
Section 2:1.1 Preamble
• The AASHL is a competitive 6v6 team-based league. We strive to be the most competitive league for 6v6 online hockey on the Xbox One platform. We seek to allow our players freedom to be the best player they can be and hope to grow future OTP stars.
• This will involve adaptation of certain protocols to suit our players best interest and allow our members to participate as a player or team management at the highest level possible.
Section 2:1.1 General Conduct
• When participating as a member of the AASHL community, AASHL sanctioned events or on the AASHL Discord, you are to show respect and sportsmanship towards other members and follow the rules at all times.
• Conduct deemed to be unfitting of league standards may be grounds for disciplinary proceedings. This constitutes, but is not limited to
1. Breaking Rules as outlined in rule book.
2. Causing problems/arguments/trolling in chat/forums/team events (games, team chat, etc.).
3. Filing false league information or complaints
4. Derogatory comments towards others within the AASHL or the AASHL League as a whole.
5. Tampering with stats or related record keeping of the site/league/individual team.
Section 2:1.3 Jurisdiction
• The AASHL holds jurisdiction when members participate in AASHL sanctioned events. These events are any AASHL related interactions that take place outside of the league. These include but are not limited to:
1. AASHL games
2. Scouting sessions with team management or staff
3. Official AASHL Discord server (including direct messages)
4. Any Team chat/forum used for AASHL
5. Chat box (website/discord/twitch game streams/etc).
6. Any outside event that has the AASHL name attached or in which you represent the AASHL in some fashion
• Members do not fall under AASHL jurisdiction at all times including while participating in other leagues. The staff holds the right to discipline members who represent or bring up the AASHL in an outside capacity of a AASHL sanctioned event.
Chapter 2: League Standards
Section 2:2.1 Player Punishments
• If a Staff Member, Owner, Team Management or Player is found to be guilty of breaking a rule the disciplinary committee will make a formal ruling on punishment. The ruling will be sent to the guilty party and will be released to the league in the league public disciplinary section. The ruling will include the findings and evidence with complete transparency of the process and why the ruling was made.
• Suspensions and/or any discipline taken will be determined by severity of the crime. Management rights and/or players rights can be stripped at anytime for breaking rules or failing to follow procedures accordingly.
• Any member found guilty has the right to appeal the decision, all suspensions/punishments will be delayed until the appeal process is complete (does not include chat bans/timeouts).
• Any comments that pertains to race, sex or religious beliefs will be an automatic indefinite suspension until staff rules on full punishment that may include up to a permanent ban.
. Any Violation of these rules will result in Suspension/Ban from AASHL for a period of time determined by the Staff.
Section 2:2.1.1 Punishment Guidelines
Late Lines/Stats Punishments
1st Offense: Warning to teams ownership and management.
2nd Offense: Owner and management suspended 1 game.
3rd Offense: Owner and management suspended 3 games.
4th Offense/continuous: Owner and or management faces 5 game suspension and or removal.
Quitting a game to leave for another league
1st Offense: 1 game suspension to player.
2nd Offense: 3 game suspension to player.
3rd Offense: 5 game suspension to player.
4th Offense/continuous: Banned for 2 seasons.
Skating over the maximum games or under the minimum games
1st Offense: Warning to teams ownership and management and FFL of game(s).
2nd Offense: Owner and management suspended 1 game and FFL of game(s).
3rd Offense: Owner and management suspended 3 games and FFL of game(s).
4th Offense/continuous: Owner and or management suspended 5 games, faces removal and FFL of game(s).
Over Salary cap or Roster Size
1st Offense: Warning to teams ownership and management and FFL of game(s) until compliant.
2nd Offense: Owner and management suspended 1 game and FFL of game(s) until compliant.
3rd Offense: Owner and management suspended 3 games and FFL of game(s) until compliant.
4th Offense/continuous: Owner and or management suspended for 5 games, faces removal and FFL of game(s) until compliant.
Rule Infractions
1st Offense: 1 game suspension to player.
2nd Offense: 3 game suspension to player.
3rd Offense: 5 game suspension to player.
4th Offense/continuous: Suspended for X amount of games or Banned for 2 seasons.
Stat Padding
1st Offense: 10 game suspension to responsible party
2nd Offense: Banned from the AASHL for 4 seasons
Player Tampering
1st Offense: 10 game suspension to responsible party
2nd Offense: Banned from the AASHL for 4 seasons
Section 2:2.2 Public Complaints
• League staff will ensure those who file complaints are kept anonymous to ensure no backlash will come from reporting illegal activity.
• Public complaints or rants could lead to formal complaints becoming null and void
• Players who file complaints may not always be informed of the outcome of the complaint directly. However, the full findings and final decision will be posted in the public disciplinary section of the forums and can be accessed at any time.
Section 2:2.3 Standard of Participation
• Team Management members are encouraged to lead their players and teach them rules or share the link to the rule book with Player(s) who may be new or those who have not yet read the rules. If a player on their team gets out of control and management can no longer maintain the situation, they are asked to submit a formal complaint to League staff by using the complaint form.
• Owners are permitted to hand out in-house punishments to players ONLY after notifying league officials and/or filing a formal complaint and receiving confirmation from the league office that it is allowed (evidence will be required).
Players on probation will not have have a Trade Request or hold team management positions or be part of staff in any capacity.
Section 2:2.4 Player’s Right to Complaints
• Players can send in complaints if they have issues with team management, league officials, or in-game issues. Players are asking to use the complaint form.
• You may not publicly complain about any of these groups or harass any member of these groups that you may have an issue with. Failure to comply may result in any formal complaint being null and void and could lead to potential disciplinary action.
• All complaints must be filed using the complaint program. If there are any issues that the complaint program may not address contact league staff via PM or Xbox Live message.
Chapter 3 Game Night Rules
• As a member of the AASHL you are responsible for your actions while representing the league and/or participating in sanctioned events. The rules in this section detail how members should conduct themselves on game nights. The rules in Section 3 apply to all who participate in the league, including players, management, and staff members.
Section 2:3.1 Game Setup Procedures
Sub-Section 2:3.1.1 Game Setup
• AASHL Games will be conducted in team challenge lobbies.
• AASHL Game Times are at 10:00PM and 11:00PM (EST)
• For every game, the HOME team will wear a dark uniform and the AWAY team will wear a uniform with a predominantly white top or a non-contrasting color. At no time will Teams use White Goal Post. Teams are allowed to use any other color of goal post they would like.
• Team uniforms should use colors that the NCAA counterpart has used PAST or PRESENT and worn ON ICE in a GAME. Colors deemed outside a color palette may face disciplinary action. Complaints about a jerseys color scheme can be addressed and may require proof in order to avoid disciplinary action.
Sub-Section 2:3.1.2 Pre-Game Timing
• We suggest Teams begin to assemble your line for the night 10 minutes prior to game time. At this time, you should begin inviting players to a party and making sure members are on the team roster.
• We suggest having team members in the club challenge room at or around 5 minutes prior to game time. This will help games start in a timely manner and make things easier for management.
• Home Team should send the Game Code to opposing Team 15 minutes before game Time, and teams should start searching by 10:00 PM or 11:00 PM unless time has been requested by the opposing team or your own team.
• Management has the right to request time to assemble their roster. An additional 5 minutes will be granted.
• All games should start ON TIME!
• If a team can not field a team of 6 players by 10:06PM / 11:06PM, the team that is not ready to play MUST take a 2 minute penalty at the start of the game.
• If a team can not field 6 players by 10:16PM / 11:16PM, it will be at the discretion of the opposing team to allow more time or call forfeit. Forfeits should be a last resort and both owners should try to play if possible, or reschedule at a later date and time.
• If a penalty or forfeit is taken, a picture with a time stamp is required to be submitted. The time stamp MUST validate a team was NOT ready on time (searching) and with the correct lobby code and side, by being 10:06PM or 11:06PM or later for a penalty, 10:16PM or 11:16PM for a forfeit.
• For players or teams having connection issues, a screenshot with timestamp MUST be submitted in order to WAIVE the penalty or forfeit. If the connection issues happen to be league wide, AASHL staff will monitor the situation and make a decision on the state of games PRIOR to the start of games.
• If the opposing team has not requested additional time and cannot be contacted or won’t accept/send challenge, the management of the team ready should start searching and take a screenshot of the challenge screen with a clock visible showing at least 5 minutes past original time of scheduled game. Management will then contact a member of staff with screenshots and information on what happened.
• Forfeits can only be awarded by AASHL staff after evidence has been provided of teams no show and if the game cannot be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. Forfeits will be a last possible option and we hope to be a thing of the past.
• Communication between teams will be the most crucial part of making this a success
**NOTE** Playoff games will follow the same Pre-game timing rules as stated above.
Sub-Section 2:3.1.3 Hosting
• The home team has the right to change the lobby code prior to searching for a game to utilize home connection. They must also contact ALL the management of the opposing team with the new code.
Section 2:3.2 Gameplay
• This section outlines both the gameplay rules and the procedures involved in resolving any potential broken rules both during and after the games.
• If you believe a gameplay rule or league rule was broken during gameplay, DO NOT quit out of the game. File a formal complaint after the game has concluded using the AASHL complaint program.
• Failure to adhere to rules in game can result in individual, as well as team management penalties.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.1 Mercy Rule
• The AASHL will not use the mercy rule.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.2 Ragging the Puck
• Intentional clock killing for no purpose besides milking the clock in a tight game is strictly forbidden.
• Resetting or skating in your own zone looking to break the trap or wait out the defensive team is allowed.
• On the PK teams are permitted to rag puck, including passing the puck out of offensive zone back to defensive zone to kill penalty, or skating/passing the puck in their own zone, just like the real NHL.
• Any member who believes a team is abusing this rule should record clips for evidence and file an official complaint through the AASHL complaint program.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.3 Goaltender Interference
• The in-game referee will determine ALL goaltender interference calls. League staff cannot overturn in-game referee decisions.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.3.1 Diving at the Goalie
• After the goalie has made a save and covered the puck, if a player dives at the goalie and knocks the puck free and it leads to a goal, that goal will be null and void. Any assist, shot, goal scored, etc. will be wiped from the final stat submission.
• Continued abuse of diving at the goalie that results in loose pucks and goals being wiped will face a potential disciplinary hearing.
• If a goalie is skating with the puck out of the crease, you are permitted to dive to knock the puck away.
• Diving is permitted in any zone of the ice ONLY if it is to be used to block a pass, shot, or make a play on the puck carrier.
• Intentional diving to cause penalties or delay/lengthen the game; or to make a joke out of the game will NOT be tolerated and could result in disciplinary action.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.3.2 Goalie Diving at a Player(s)
• Goalies are ONLY permitted to dive out at a player in an attempt to make a save. Any desperation save style or diving motion to impede a players progress to a puck that is NOT savable, could be subject to discipline if abused.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.4 Glitching
• Any illegal outside factor or glitch that is indefensible is strictly forbidden. Any player caught using any type of cheat or undefinable glitch repeatedly will face immediate indefinite suspension and face further disciplinary hearings.
Wrap arounds: one wrap per game, per team. If either team performs or attempts another the team/player is subject to league discipline. If that wrap is to be successful, that goal will not count. in the case of that goal being the lead goal, that team will allow the opposing team to score to keep momentum even and the score to be where it was originally.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.5.1 Broken Rules During Game
If a Player breaks a game-play rule during a game, stay in the game. Record any clips that can be used as evidence and submit it through the AASHL complaint program.
Quitting out or failing to finish the game could result in punishment and/or the complaint filed being null and void.
If a rule is broken by accident and a goal occurs, the team who broke the rule should allow the opposing team to score immediately to even out the goal momentum. The goal itself, and all stats associated with the makeup goal will be wiped from league stats.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.5.2 Goals
If a goal is scored as the result of an infraction and the opposing team disputes its legality, take video evidence of the infraction and continue playing.
If found to be illegal, the goal scored due to the infraction will not be included when entering stats.
The goal and assists from the game summary are to be subtracted from players stats, and the goal against is subtracted from the goaltenders’ stats.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.6 Adjusting Stats After In-Game Infraction or Goal Incident
If a goal is scored as the result of an infraction, the commissioner staff will remove that goal from the result of the game.
If a team wins by one goal, and the goal is overturned resulting in a tie score, the game will be set for a replay (which will be conducted as sudden death until there is a winner)
Sub-Section 2:3.2.6.2 Possession Incident
If a team is found to be illegally ragging the puck with sufficient evidence, the game may result in a “replay”. The only times a replay will be instituted for a possession related incident is when there is sufficient evidence that either one team was ragging the puck to preserve a one goal lead or the illegal method of winning the game.
Section 2:3.3 Disconnect Procedures or Player Loses Connection
If a player has a sudden disconnect from the EA servers or Xbox Live prior to the first puck drop of the first period, teams will quit out immediately. No penalty will be given. The player will be given 5 minutes to come back or replacement player shall be found for him, regardless if extra time has been requested prior.
If a player drops after the puck drops during any period, the period is to be played out in full. When the period concludes, the team with the lag out should back out of the game (besides 1 skater who will take photos). Teams will collect stats and photos before restarting the game picking up with the next period.
The team who has a player drop after puck drop will take a penalty at the beginning of the restarted game. The player that lagged out, or dropped will take the penalty.
If any player loses connection before the puck drops in the 2nd period or later, quit out immediately and restart the game beginning at that period. Again, the player that dropped must take a 2-minute penalty at the start of the restarted game.
It is important for Management to be in contact with each other during this process.
Sub-Section 2:3.3.2 Goaltender or Multiple Skater Drop
• If the goaltender for either team drops from the game the game will automatically end on EA servers side. Take note of the time and take photos and stats before proceeding to restart the game and skate down any clock that may have ran off during the period.
• Any player on the ice can take the penalty for goalie lag outs.
• If 2 players from the same team disconnect in the game, paused at the first available whistle and have the team who lost players quit out. Record the time and take photos and stats. Restart the game and skate off time to match up with the previous game time.
• If 2 players lag out from same team, when game is restarted BOTH players must take penalties immediately upon restart or when clock run out is complete.
• If players from both teams lose connection, regardless of numbers, all lag out penalties are voided.
• Upon restart if there are NO penalties to apply, the team winning the faceoff is to retreat to their own zone until the time matches up with the previous lag out(s). At that time, the player should skate to the neutral zone and dump the puck out to force a faceoff. Play will resume at that time.
• Upon restart if there ARE penalties to apply, the team taking the first penalty must be allowed to win the faceoff. The player taking the penalty should be given the puck and retreat to his own zone. Skate out any time to match up with previous lag out if necessary, and dump the puck out for a 2-minute delay of game penalty.
• Once all penalties have been applied, play resumes as normal.
• If a team has a power play during a lag out, the power play MUST be honored in the restart and the penalty must be served by the same person who committed it.
• It is important for Management to be in contact with each other during this process.
Sub-Section 2:3.3.3 Restarting the Game
• When a game requires a restart, follow these procedures:
1. Both teams continually pause the game.
2. The goalie of the team who lost the player(s) is to back out.
3. The away team gathers their players’ stats and exits the game.
4. The home team gathers their players’ and the game stats and exits the game.
5. The game is restarted.
6. The only change permitted is an ECU for a player who is unable to complete the game. Players must play the same position and same player builds upon restart.
• To record stats in a quick and efficient manner, we highly suggest having a designated stats taker prior to the game beginning.
• If a member of either team continues to play when a restart is required or refuses to back out/restart, a complaint must be filed against that player with evidence that they remained in the game and/or took further action at that time by filing a formal complaint.
Sub-Section 2:3.3.4 Player Drops and Cannot Return
• If for any reason a player is unable to reconnect to the game, EA servers, or Xbox live you may substitute them with another rostered player. Team Management has 5 minutes to find a replacement player or the game will end in a Forfeit Loss.
• The game will count towards both players games played for the week.
• Record stats for both players.
Sub-Section 2:3.3.5 Game Misconduct
• When a player receives a game misconduct that player will serve the 5 minute penalty, and will resume play when penalty is over. If there is a lag out during the 5 minute major, the team that lagged out will take two penalties at the restart of the game. One for the lag out penalty, and one for the 5 minute major penalty.
Sub-Section 2:3.3.6 Computer Players
All Computer/AI Goals will count as goals.
Chapter 4 AASHL Players
• As a member of the AASHL, you are responsible for your actions on and off the ice. The rules in this section detail what you are required to do. The rules in Section 3 apply to all who participate in the league including players, management, and staff members.
• If a complaint with sufficient evidence is filed and a member is in violation of these rules, the member will face disciplinary action, up to and including potential removal from the league.
Section 2:4.1 Availability
• Players are to post availability each week by 11:59 pm est. on Saturday prior to game week in the designated area. Team owners should notify players where they want players to post availability upon the player joining the team.
• Failure to post availability will forfeit your right for minimum games per week and continued failure could result in disciplinary action.
Section 2:4.2 No Shows
• Players who no show games or show a continued pattern of doing so will face league disciplinary action up to and including removal from the league.
Section 2:4.3 Player Tampering
Players and management may NOT contact opposing players/management for the strict purpose of:
1. Informing a player/management of a trade request
2. Informing a player/management of a trade block
3. Asking a player/management to throw a game or put out certain players
4. Asking a player/management to file a complaint on other teams/players
5. Contacting a player/management to conduct trade/waiver/or other roster move.
6. Found signing players up without their permission, and or telling players to sign up and only play for a certain team.
7. Telling another player to Request a Trade.
8. Contacting a player/management to conduct trade/waiver/or other roster move.
9. Soliciting or hinting to any means of being acquired by a team or being moved from a team.
Sub-Section 2:4.3.1 Demanding/Brokering a Trade
You may not demand to be traded to a certain team(s).
You may not broker your own trade.
Players MAY speak with management privately and respectfully ask to be traded.
However, it is not guaranteed the owner will trade you have purchased a Trade Request.
Section 2:4.4 Quitting the Team or League/Retirement
• A player must message on Xbox Live, AASHL PM, Discord or forum post stating his intention not to play anymore/retiring. Any player quitting the League during an active season will be “Retired” for the current Season and will be blacklisted for the following AASHL season. Player may appeal punishment.
Section 2:4.5 Ineligible Player
Ineligible player is described as, but not limited to:
1. Playing while being suspended and/or banned
2. Illegal substitutions
3. Player not on your roster.
4. Player who has exceeded the games played limit
Use of an ineligible player in a game will result in the forfeit of the game by the team using the ineligible player. All stats for the players of that team will be forfeited for that game. Management will face disciplinary action if an ineligible player is found to have been used.
Section 2:4.6 In-Game Communication
• In-Game communication is limited to management ONLY. Players are not to message other players or management before, during, or after the game.
• If team management will not be online during game time, they should contact the other management prior to game time with a player of contact for the game.
Chapter 2:5 Management
The rules in this section detail what is expected from management and your duties as management in the AASHL.
• If a complaint with sufficient evidence is filed and a manager is in violation of these rules, that manager including the entire management team will face potential disciplinary actions.
• Management must also follow all other rules listed in sections 1-4 of this rulebook. They too are players in the league and will be judged on those infractions as a player, and in some instances as both a player and as management.
• The AASHL staff holds management to the highest standards and expect you to lead by example. In any case of a violation, admission of guilt may be taken into consideration when staff is ruling on a complaint.
Section 2:5.1 Team Management
All Team Owners will have the ability to hire a General Manager, Assistant General Manager to help run a team.
Owners will be able to bring in their own management, from outside the league or the list of potential draft pick, Free agents ONCE before the Draft.
If selected as an Owner and quits before the Season or during the Season they will be Blacklisted for 3 seasons.
If Owners decide to fire the Management for any reason, the fired Management will be Blacklisted for 3 seasons. All fired management can request an Appeal to stay in the AASHL as a player.
If a member of Management is fired, owners can replace them from their current roster only. Owners cannot hire Management from the Free Agent list or outside of the AASHL.
If an Owner quits or is banned from the league, a New Owner can hire new Management to replace the old Owners management once. Previous management can be retained or removed from the team or kept as a player. Owner can only choose management from the free agent list, not current players on other teams.
If a GM or AGM retires, Owners may replace that management spot from their Current Roster only. If Management quits or retires, Owners cannot hire new management from outside the AASHL, or from Free Agency List.
Section 2:5.1.5 Late Lines
•Management MUST post their entire weekly lines by no later than 8 PM EST on the Sunday of the scheduled week.
• Management cannot schedule players on days/times they have listed as unavailable.
If Management fails to post their Teams Lins in Team Locker by Sundays at 8pm est. The following actions will occur.
Playoffs lines are to be posted in Team Locker Room by 6pm for Visiting Team and by 7PM for Home Team. If lines are not posted by this time it can result in disciplinary action. See Playoff rules.
Section 2:5.2 Line Adjustments
• Subbing after a forfeit game is a violation. In the case of a forfeit game no players are to be substituted in or out. The game will count as a game played for all players scheduled.
Section 2:5.3 Circumvention or Falsifying any of the Site’s Systems or Forum
• All information entered by management into the scheduling and stat systems must be accurate. Any attempt to falsify information, with sufficient evidence, will result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from management and the league.
Section 2:5.4 Communication with Players
• Management is responsible for ensuring that Players are aware of all of the applicable AASHL rules. They are also responsible for promoting activity, through other threads in their locker rooms. If there is sufficient evidence that Management is not doing enough to make their Players aware of the rules the Commissioner’s Staff will meet with the Management team to discuss their placement in Management and the responsibilities. It is strongly encouraged that the Team Management send daily reminders through Xbox to their Players that are scheduled for games that evening.
Section 2:5.5 Disclosure of Private Information
• Management and staff are not permitted to share information gained through private forums with players or other members. Such examples include:
1. Sharing trade block information
2. Sharing trade negotiations information
3. Sharing any confidential information found in management or staff chat
ANY management or staff found to be disclosing private information will face disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the league.
Section 2:5.6 Player Rights Violation
• Management members are expected to uphold and abide by the player’s bill of rights. Any breach of these rights will result in disciplinary action.
Section 2:5.7 Forfeits
• During regular season play forfeit can not be claimed until 11 minutes past the scheduled game start time. So a Forfeit can be claimed at 10:11PM, and 11:11PM.
• Playoff game forfeit rules will be determined before the playoffs begin. We want all teams who make playoffs to be able to field their best line ups.
• We ask both teams management do everything in their power to reschedule the game or wait extra time to play. We want to avoid all possible forfeits if we can, but we know some circumstances cannot be prevented.
• If a team shows frequent forfeits the team management will face disciplinary actions, including possible removal from management.
Section 2:6.1 Playing in Another League
• We allow members to play in other leagues. We have designated start times that least interfere with most other leagues and suggest making the AASHL priority. Quitting mid game for another league may result in disciplinary action.
Chapter 2:7 Staff
• The rules in this section detail what the AASHL requires from league staff members. If a complaint with sufficient evidence is filed and a staff member is in violation of these rules, they will face disciplinary action, including and up to removal from staff and/or the league itself.
• The entire league staff must also follow all other rules listed in sections 1-4 of this rulebook. They will be held to the same standards as players and not be given any advantages in the rules.
• The AASHL holds its staff to the highest possible standards. In any case of a violation, admission of guilt may be taken into consideration when the staff is ruling on a complaint.
Section 2:7.1 “League Staff”
• All staff members from owners of the league to league officials, Founders, as described in Article 1.
Section 2:7.2 Player Rights Violation
• Staff are expected to uphold and abide by the player’s bill of rights. Any failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
Section 2:7.3 Circumvention or Falsifying any of the Systems
• All information entered by staff into the scheduling and stat systems must be accurate. Any attempt to falsify information, with sufficient evidence, will result in disciplinary action.
Section 2:7.4 Disclosure of Private Information
• Management and staff are not permitted to share information gained through private forums with players or other members. Such examples include:
1. Sharing trade block information
2. Sharing trade negotiations information
3. Sharing any confidential information found in management or staff chat
ANY management or staff found to be disclosing private information will face disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the league.
Section 2:7.5 Poor Communication with Players and Team Management
• Staff members are responsible for resolving many issues throughout the league during the season. All staff are expected to communicate efficiently and with reasonable respect to members of the league. This is a position of trust and respect, work hard to maintain a calm and cool demeanor always. Failure to conduct yourself with proper decorum will result in disciplinary action.
Section 2:7.6 Player Tampering
• In the circumstance of possible player tampering from a staff member, this will be treated as a breach of confidential information. Tampering from anyone within the AASHL is unacceptable, even more so for staff. Any failure to adhere to this will result in disciplinary action.
Chapter 2:8 Conduct/ToS (Applies to All Members)
Section 2:8.1 Terms
• By accessing this, you are agreeing to be bound by these Discord Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this.
Section 2:8.2 Disclaimer
• The materials in the AASHL are provided “as is”. The AASHL makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, the AASHL does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Discord or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this.
Section 2:8.3 Conduct
•The TOS also covers issues and conduct relating, but not limited to, conduct of members, usage of the site, and any issue which has a negative impact on the quality of the site and/or it’s content.
Racial slurs, profanity, vulgarity, pornography, advertising, and spamming (identified as unrelated, excessive, or frivolous usage), or any other content which may be deemed offensive, are all grounds for warning, limited ban, or lifetime ban. This covers any aspect of the site, not limited to the Forums, Shout box, website, discord, as well as the XBOX Live during Site Sanctioned Events.
**You may not post excessive negative remarks about the league trying to scare players away.
**You may not post vulgar, demeaning, racist or crude remarks about anyone on the site.
** You may not spam for other websites, leagues, or any other services.
** You may not post pornographic, or illicit; materials, videos, pictures, or audio.
Administration has sole jurisdiction in determining the frequency or severity of such incidents, and related punishment applied.
Sub-Section 2:8.3.1 — Warning :
You may be asked by any staff member to cease or refrain from actions they have deemed inappropriate, or in violation of the TOS. Should you receive such a warning, you are expected to not only stop your current actions, but avoid them in the future. Multiple warnings will result in a ban, no matter how minor. When staff issues a warning, they are trying to protect you, and avoid the need to remove you, by having you examine your actions and be more cautious.
Arguing with a warning, disrespecting the staff issuing it, or ignoring the warning, will likely result in your removal from the Discord.
Sub-Section 2:8.3.2 — Limited Ban:
•You may be banned by the League Administration. A ban from the Discord will also result in a week-long suspension from all league games during that week. All such bans will be noted and posted in the Disciplinary threads in the forum. A temporary ban is used to prevent a member from compounding an issue, for their own protection, and protect the integrity of the site while a review is conducted.
Sub-Section 2:8.3.3 — Permanent Ban:
•You may be permanently removed from the Dscord by League Administration. If you have already been warned and banned previously; or the frequency or severity of your involvement in incidents is deemed to be excessive, at the discretion of the Administration.
Sub-Section 2:8.3.4 — Circumvention:
•Attempting to circu3vent any such action taken against you, will result in a Permanent Ban.
Section 2:8.4 Chatbox/Discord
Usage of the chat box is a Privilege and you can be removed from Chat/Discord at anytime AASHL Staff deems necessary. It may be used for general discussion between members as long as it is used in a respectful manner. When there is a relevant discussion to AASHL content, members are expected to respect that conversation and limit off topic discussion until such conversation has ended.
If you are found Guilty of using Racist, Homophobic, Gender basis words, or excessive cursing, Bashing/Trolling a Player or AASHL Staff member you can be removed from the Chat/Discord until AASHL Staff returns you to Chat/Discord.
All Staff Members, Players and Team Management MUST download the Discord app and join the official AASHL server. ANY member of the AASHL who fails to join the AASHL Discord server by 11:59 am est. on the day of the draft can be removed from Chat/Discord.
Article 3: Scheduling Procedures
Chapter 3:1 AASHL Game Times Section
• The following are weekly game times for the AASHL (all times EST):
• Sunday- Thursday 10:00 & 11:00PM
Chapter 3:2 Weekly Scheduling Rules Section
3:2.1 Player Availability
• Players must submit their availability for the week in to their management by the Saturday night before the start of the week at 11:59 PM EST.
• Players CANNOT give no availability dates. Players who cannot play at all during a week must apply for IR.
• Team management will notify its players how/where they should post availability. The official AASHL discord will have team chats and team availability tabs for ease.
• Any player that does not post their availability for the upcoming week in their team’s availability thread will forfeit their right to be scheduled at all for that week. Team’s management can determine the minimum/maximum games played for any player who fails to give availability.
• Players who continuously fail to post availability will face disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the league.
• Owners may schedule a player at ANY position the player has designated as willing during the signup period. Any player who refuses to play a position scheduled and marked willing during signup will face disciplinary action.
Section 3:2.2 Weekly Schedule/Line posting
• Management MUST post their entire weekly lines by no later than 8 PM EST on the Sunday of the scheduled week.
• Management cannot schedule players on days/times they have listed as unavailable.
If Management fails to post their Teams Lines in Team Locker by Sundays at 8pm Est, they may be subject to league discipline.
Sub-Section 3:2.2.1 Weekly Lines
• The AASHL does not require a certain format to posting lines. However, for the ease of management, players, and staff we suggest posting in this format:
Week of Nov 12 – Nov 17
SUN NOV 12 AWAY TEAM @ HOME TEAM
10:30PM
RW:
C:
LW:
RD:
LD:
G:
SUN NOV 12 AWAY TEAM @home TEAM
11:30PM
RW:
C:
LW:
RD:
LD:
G:
Sub-Section 3:2.2.2 Substitutions and Roster Moves
• When a player cannot make it to their game for whatever reason they can be substituted by a player on the active roster or TC player as long as that player has availability left for the week (No more than 5 games played for a skater, 6 games played for a goalie).
• If a player is substituted, it WILL NOT count as a game played in the week for the player who can not make the game, but will for the player that replaces them. (This rule does not apply to Playoffs)
Sub-Section 3:2.2.3 Training Camp Players
• Players who signed up for the league and are not drafted will be placed in the TC draft.
• TC players will be allowed to play a max of 2 games per week with no minimum games played. If a TC player plays in more than 2 games in a given week, they will automatically be called up to active roster and the management must send a player from their active roster through waivers to TC if their roster is full.
• TC players may play ANY position while on TC. If/when they are called up to active roster they may ONLY play the position(s) they made available during signups.
• TC players may be used as ECU’s or scheduled for the week.
• TC players CAN be traded but proper roster moves may need to be made if an active roster player is returning in trade.
Section 3:2.3 Deadlines
• Players have until 11:59 PM EST Saturday each week to submit their availability for the upcoming week.
• Management is required to have their entire team’s lines posted by Sunday at 8 PM EST each week. If Management does not have their weekly lines posted by 8pm est. on Sunday the following disciplinary actions will happen.
First Offense: Verbal Warning will be given to entire Team Management.
Second Offense: Owner or Management will be suspended for 1 game.
Third Offense: Owner or Management will be suspended for 5 games and or removed from Team Management.
Sub-Section 3:2.4 Positions
• Main roster players can play up to 5 games per week maximum and must play 3 games minimum per week.
• Active roster goalies have the right to being scheduled for a min of 3 games, maximum of 6 games.
• Training camp players can play 2 maximum per week, before being called up to Active roster. Meaning if a TC plays 3 games in a week. It will be an automatic call up. TC players can play any position while in TC.
• Team management will have the right to schedule Forwards, Defense, and Goalies at any position.
Sub-Section 3:2.4.3 Forfeits
• If there is a forfeit, the lineups for those games are locked. You may not substitute players in games declared a forfeit.
Forfeit can be taken at 10:41PM EST and 11:41PM EST during the regular season if teams are late or cannot field 6 players. Playoff forfeit rules will be released prior to playoffs.
• Forfeit games WILL COUNT as a game played for the week for each player scheduled. You CAN NOT schedule other players to avoid a game hit for a better player. Once lines are posted, they will be set in stone unless there is a substitution.
Chapter 3:3 Reschedules/Replays/Forfeits
Section 3:3.1 Reschedules
• The League will not reschedule games in the AASHL unless both teams management agree upon a reschedule unless mass server issues are known.
• Teams are encouraged to try to work to play the scheduled game at scheduled game time. If for whatever reason a team has a player(s) that can not make it, it is up to the management group of the team with 6 players online to reschedule the game or claim forfeit.
• If a reschedule is agreed upon by management, both team’s management must alert staff of the time and date of the reschedule.
o ALL reschedule times must be accepted by BOTH teams and Teams must contact the staff of the Date and Time of the rescheduled game(s).
o If staff is not notified of a new date within 24 hours, staff has the right to reschedule the game at the end of the season for any legal reschedule time.
Owners MUST provide picture evidence or be in a chat with a staff member to verify a time/date for reschedule. Failure to do so will invoke the staff’s right to set the time and day.
o Teams will only be allowed a MAXIMUM of 6 games to be rescheduled at the end of the season. Teams may receive forfeits for attempting to reschedule additional games at the end of the season. This rule may be subject to changes during the season to reflect Xbox/EA outages.
Teams CAN however still agree to a reschedule within two weeks of the game’s original date, even if they are at their 6 max rescheduled at the end of the season
Section 3:3.2 Replays
• Replays are issued by the commissioners after it has been determined an infraction has taken place that compromised the integrity of the game. A replay will be rescheduled for the next available Sunday at 9:30 PM EST.
Section 3:3.3 Forfeits
• If a team cannot field 6 eligible players by 10 minutes past game time, a team has the right to reschedule the game or declare a forfeit.
• Communication between Management is a MUST during these situations. This will allow each team to understand the process and can inform the players so time is not wasted by either side.
• If a forfeit is claimed NO players can be substituted from the game. It will count as a game played for the week for all players scheduled.
• If both teams cannot field a full team of players, the game will be ruled a double forfeit.
• Forfeits can ONLY be claimed by team management and/or league staff.
• If a forfeit is claimed, the team claiming forfeit should follow the following procedure:
1. Enter 1-0 win into stats or 0-0 if double forfeit
2. Do NOT enter player stats, including player names of those scheduled
Chapter 1: Players Rights Section 1:1.1 Participation
• Active roster players have the right to be scheduled a minimum of 3 games per week, but not more than a maximum of 6 games a week.
• On a short week when there are only 4 nights of games. Game limits will be 2 min and 4 max games.
• Active roster players have the right to be involved in team practices, but practices are not mandatory and will be conducted at the discretion of individual teams and their management.
• Active roster goalies have the right to being scheduled for a min of 3 games per week, but no more than a maximum of 7 games a week.
• If a goalie plays a 7th game in a week, it MUST be played as goalie and all 6 games prior must have been played as goalie.
• On a short week when there are only 4 nights of games. Game limits will be 2 min and 5 max games.
• Training Camp players can only be scheduled for 2 games a week. If they play 3 times in the same week, they have to be moved to active roster. TC players can play any position.
1:1.2 Fair Treatment
• A Player has the right to be treated with respect by every member of the community. This includes AASHL Owners, staff, management, and other players. Derogatory, racists, negative, homophobic or malicious, etc. comments towards other players in the AASHL will not be tolerated. Any direct or indirect comments in a derogatory manner that pertains to race, sex or religious beliefs will NOT be tolerated. Any VIOLATION of this rule will be an Automatic Suspension/Ban from Discord or the AASHL for a period of time determined by Staff.
Section 1:1.3 Notification
• A Player has the right to be duly notified when a transaction involving that player has been completed, or a ruling has been made against that player. This should typically be provided to you by either your team management or a league staff member.
1:1.4 Request a Trade/Players
• AASHL Players have One Trade Request per season. They can respectfully request that Team Management trade them. Under the following conditions:
1. Trade window is open from Friday 12:00am EST. and ends on Sunday at 3pm est. Trades will be completed after the Trade Deadline has passed.
2. Players cannot Demand a trade or create a hostile or negative playing environment to help force a trade. Players cannot speak to another teams management trying to broker a trade. If found guilty of trade tampering under the player tampering rule, you will be Banned or Suspended for a period of time determined by AASHL Staff.
3. If the player and their management agree that management will trade the player, give Management at least 1 week (minimum of 7 days) to comply with their request if agreed on.
4. Players cannot demand a trade to a specific organization, Team Management will trade players to Team that benefits them. Player may suggest certain teams but there will be no guarantees given. Players may choose two teams they wish to not be traded to.
5. Players must not attempt to broker their own trade. This includes but is not limited to; talking to another team’s Owner, GM, AGM, or any member of the team with the specific purpose of asking for that team to acquire you.
6. Any trade request submitted must have reasoning for the trade to be valid. Staff will determine if the request is accepted or denied based off of reasoning.
7. Once you submit a trade request and reasoning for the request, accepted or denied, you lose your trade request for the season. Please use it wisely.
Failure to comply with these conditions will result in Suspension/Ban for a period of time determined by Staff.
1.1.4.1 Trades-Team Management
• Trade window is open from Friday at 12:00am EST., and ends on Sunday at 3pm est. All trades will be processed by Staff at this time.
• Trades will be posted by team management in management forums under Trades, with both teams agreeing to the trade. If both teams have not agreed in trade forum, the trade will not be processed.
• All Trades will be posted correctly, or trade will not be processed. Teams will use the players GT, Position, and Salary.
• Example: Nashville Trades: P.K. Subban, RD, 5M to Montreal for Shea Weber, LD, 4M.
• Teams will notate whether at player is training camp by adding TC after salary if player being traded is training camp.
• If teams trades a player that is not active, quits, retires after being traded, That team is responsible for giving the team compensation to be worked out by each teams management. If compensation cannot be worked out, the trade will be reversed and players will return to the teams that traded them.
• All Trades will be reviewed by AASHL Staff. The Staff has the right to deny any trade they find detrimental to the league.
Section 1:1.4.2 Trade Request Retraction
• A player may retract their trade request at any point until a trade has been agreed to or before he is placed on waivers after the 7-day period. The player MUST contact his team management and reply on the same post of his initial trade request with his retraction.
• Retracting a trade does not negate the action of requesting a trade. You will not be able to request a trade for the remainder of the season.
Section 1:1.5 Injury Claim
• A Player has the right to request placement on the IR. Under the following conditions:
1. The player may not participate in games for a period of at least 1 week when placed or IR.
2. The player may not be placed on IR for more than two weeks in a season without staff approval.
Failure to request placement on the IR prior to a period of inactivity may result in a player being Suspended/Ban from the AASHL for a period of time determined by Staff.
Section 1:1.6 Retirement
• A Player has the right to declare retirement from the current Season, however can not return for the current season and will be blacklisted 1-full season. Players are expected to provide as much advance notification to their team management and provide reason for retirement to avoid further discipline. Players that retire have the right to appeal before the next season starts. AASHL Staff understands that Life Happens.
Section 1:1.7 Right to Appeal
• Players have the right to appeal disciplinary actions made against them. If you choose to appeal, it is expected that you formally contact league staff with:
1. Evidence of your innocence
2. Explanation of actions
3. Any further information on the complaint filed against you that would represent why you should not be disciplined.
The player must NOT discuss his/her punishment on the forums or chat box. Failure to adhere could result in the appeal being voided or stronger penalties for guilty player.
Chapter 2 Players Responsibility
Section 1:2.1 Rules
• It is the Players responsibility to know the full rules of the league and to be respectful to other members on the forums and discord server.
• Failure to read/know the rules will not be efficient defense in the appeal process or disciplinary hearings.
• If you have any questions on rules or procedures it is the members responsibility to contact staff for clarification. Failure to understand the written rules is also not efficient for defense in the appeal process or disciplinary hearings.
1:2.2 Availability
• Players are responsible for giving their team management availability weekly no later than Saturday (day prior to the 1st game of week) by 11:59 pm EST.
• Players can notify their management of their availability by:
1. Team Forum
2. Team Discord
3. Xbox Live message
• Players who do not provide availability by deadline will NOT be guaranteed their minimum 3 games for that week.
• Failure to follow this process can result in Suspension/Ban from IOHL for a period of time determined by AASHL Staff.
Refer to 2:4.1 “Availability” for further guidelines.
1:2.3 Showing Up
• Players are responsible for showing up on time for their scheduled games.
Players can not deny to play their secondary position if they have one listed. You will be expected to play your Primary position the most, but also the secondary if scheduled by your team.
• If a player is running late or can not make their scheduled game due to unforeseen circumstances, they are required to notify their management at least 10 minutes prior to game time (if possible) so they can adequately request time or find a replacement.
• If you fail to notify your team of lateness or absence and fail to be in the team lobby by game time. Management has the right to replace you and it will count as a game played for both the player being replaced and the replacement player.
• Continuous failure to notify of lateness or absence and/or failure to be in team lobby by game times could result in Suspension/Ban for a period of time determined by AASHL Staff.
1:2.4 Commitment and Dedication
• It is the player’s responsibility to stay updated on league events, such as rule and procedure changes, and be active in reviewing information posted in your team locker room or team discord.
• The AASHL does not allow the promotion of other Leagues during sanctioned events or on Discord, AASHL website or any other AASHL format. We also ask all members to uphold the high standards of the AASHL by not promoting our league on the website of other leagues. Violation of this policy may subject you to Suspension/Ban from AASHL for a period of time determined by Staff.
• Players are expected to participate in the league regardless of the team they are assigned to.
• Players can be traded and are to continue to participate in a full manner no matter what team you play for.
1:2.5 Sportsmanship
Players are expected to show sportsmanship to one another by following the rules, being respectful toward other members, and conducting themselves in a decent and respectable manner.
• Do not message members of opposing teams prior/during/post game with any negative or trolling comments. Failure to comply may result in Suspension/Ban from AASHL for a period of Time determined by AASHL Staff.
• If you feel a rule has been broken during a game, DO NOT quit out or contact staff/opposing team members. Finish the game and file the appropriate complaint form in the forums with evidence of guilt.
Section 2:1.1 Preamble
• The AASHL is a competitive 6v6 team-based league. We strive to be the most competitive league for 6v6 online hockey on the Xbox One platform. We seek to allow our players freedom to be the best player they can be and hope to grow future OTP stars.
• This will involve adaptation of certain protocols to suit our players best interest and allow our members to participate as a player or team management at the highest level possible.
Section 2:1.1 General Conduct
• When participating as a member of the AASHL community, AASHL sanctioned events or on the AASHL Discord, you are to show respect and sportsmanship towards other members and follow the rules at all times.
• Conduct deemed to be unfitting of league standards may be grounds for disciplinary proceedings. This constitutes, but is not limited to
1. Breaking Rules as outlined in rule book.
2. Causing problems/arguments/trolling in chat/forums/team events (games, team chat, etc.).
3. Filing false league information or complaints
4. Derogatory comments towards others within the AASHL or the AASHL League as a whole.
5. Tampering with stats or related record keeping of the site/league/individual team.
Section 2:1.3 Jurisdiction
• The AASHL holds jurisdiction when members participate in AASHL sanctioned events. These events are any AASHL related interactions that take place outside of the league. These include but are not limited to:
1. AASHL games
2. Scouting sessions with team management or staff
3. Official AASHL Discord server (including direct messages)
4. Any Team chat/forum used for AASHL
5. Chat box (website/discord/twitch game streams/etc).
6. Any outside event that has the AASHL name attached or in which you represent the AASHL in some fashion
• Members do not fall under AASHL jurisdiction at all times including while participating in other leagues. The staff holds the right to discipline members who represent or bring up the AASHL in an outside capacity of a AASHL sanctioned event.
Chapter 2: League Standards
Section 2:2.1 Player Punishments
• If a Staff Member, Owner, Team Management or Player is found to be guilty of breaking a rule the disciplinary committee will make a formal ruling on punishment. The ruling will be sent to the guilty party and will be released to the league in the league public disciplinary section. The ruling will include the findings and evidence with complete transparency of the process and why the ruling was made.
• Suspensions and/or any discipline taken will be determined by severity of the crime. Management rights and/or players rights can be stripped at anytime for breaking rules or failing to follow procedures accordingly.
• Any member found guilty has the right to appeal the decision, all suspensions/punishments will be delayed until the appeal process is complete (does not include chat bans/timeouts).
• Any comments that pertains to race, sex or religious beliefs will be an automatic indefinite suspension until staff rules on full punishment that may include up to a permanent ban.
. Any Violation of these rules will result in Suspension/Ban from AASHL for a period of time determined by the Staff.
Section 2:2.1.1 Punishment Guidelines
Late Lines/Stats Punishments
1st Offense: Warning to teams ownership and management.
2nd Offense: Owner and management suspended 1 game.
3rd Offense: Owner and management suspended 3 games.
4th Offense/continuous: Owner and or management faces 5 game suspension and or removal.
Quitting a game to leave for another league
1st Offense: 1 game suspension to player.
2nd Offense: 3 game suspension to player.
3rd Offense: 5 game suspension to player.
4th Offense/continuous: Banned for 2 seasons.
Skating over the maximum games or under the minimum games
1st Offense: Warning to teams ownership and management and FFL of game(s).
2nd Offense: Owner and management suspended 1 game and FFL of game(s).
3rd Offense: Owner and management suspended 3 games and FFL of game(s).
4th Offense/continuous: Owner and or management suspended 5 games, faces removal and FFL of game(s).
Over Salary cap or Roster Size
1st Offense: Warning to teams ownership and management and FFL of game(s) until compliant.
2nd Offense: Owner and management suspended 1 game and FFL of game(s) until compliant.
3rd Offense: Owner and management suspended 3 games and FFL of game(s) until compliant.
4th Offense/continuous: Owner and or management suspended for 5 games, faces removal and FFL of game(s) until compliant.
Rule Infractions
1st Offense: 1 game suspension to player.
2nd Offense: 3 game suspension to player.
3rd Offense: 5 game suspension to player.
4th Offense/continuous: Suspended for X amount of games or Banned for 2 seasons.
Stat Padding
1st Offense: 10 game suspension to responsible party
2nd Offense: Banned from the AASHL for 4 seasons
Player Tampering
1st Offense: 10 game suspension to responsible party
2nd Offense: Banned from the AASHL for 4 seasons
Section 2:2.2 Public Complaints
• League staff will ensure those who file complaints are kept anonymous to ensure no backlash will come from reporting illegal activity.
• Public complaints or rants could lead to formal complaints becoming null and void
• Players who file complaints may not always be informed of the outcome of the complaint directly. However, the full findings and final decision will be posted in the public disciplinary section of the forums and can be accessed at any time.
Section 2:2.3 Standard of Participation
• Team Management members are encouraged to lead their players and teach them rules or share the link to the rule book with Player(s) who may be new or those who have not yet read the rules. If a player on their team gets out of control and management can no longer maintain the situation, they are asked to submit a formal complaint to League staff by using the complaint form.
• Owners are permitted to hand out in-house punishments to players ONLY after notifying league officials and/or filing a formal complaint and receiving confirmation from the league office that it is allowed (evidence will be required).
Players on probation will not have have a Trade Request or hold team management positions or be part of staff in any capacity.
Section 2:2.4 Player’s Right to Complaints
• Players can send in complaints if they have issues with team management, league officials, or in-game issues. Players are asking to use the complaint form.
• You may not publicly complain about any of these groups or harass any member of these groups that you may have an issue with. Failure to comply may result in any formal complaint being null and void and could lead to potential disciplinary action.
• All complaints must be filed using the complaint program. If there are any issues that the complaint program may not address contact league staff via PM or Xbox Live message.
Chapter 3 Game Night Rules
• As a member of the AASHL you are responsible for your actions while representing the league and/or participating in sanctioned events. The rules in this section detail how members should conduct themselves on game nights. The rules in Section 3 apply to all who participate in the league, including players, management, and staff members.
Section 2:3.1 Game Setup Procedures
Sub-Section 2:3.1.1 Game Setup
• AASHL Games will be conducted in team challenge lobbies.
• AASHL Game Times are at 10:00PM and 11:00PM (EST)
• For every game, the HOME team will wear a dark uniform and the AWAY team will wear a uniform with a predominantly white top or a non-contrasting color. At no time will Teams use White Goal Post. Teams are allowed to use any other color of goal post they would like.
• Team uniforms should use colors that the NCAA counterpart has used PAST or PRESENT and worn ON ICE in a GAME. Colors deemed outside a color palette may face disciplinary action. Complaints about a jerseys color scheme can be addressed and may require proof in order to avoid disciplinary action.
Sub-Section 2:3.1.2 Pre-Game Timing
• We suggest Teams begin to assemble your line for the night 10 minutes prior to game time. At this time, you should begin inviting players to a party and making sure members are on the team roster.
• We suggest having team members in the club challenge room at or around 5 minutes prior to game time. This will help games start in a timely manner and make things easier for management.
• Home Team should send the Game Code to opposing Team 15 minutes before game Time, and teams should start searching by 10:00 PM or 11:00 PM unless time has been requested by the opposing team or your own team.
• Management has the right to request time to assemble their roster. An additional 5 minutes will be granted.
• All games should start ON TIME!
• If a team can not field a team of 6 players by 10:06PM / 11:06PM, the team that is not ready to play MUST take a 2 minute penalty at the start of the game.
• If a team can not field 6 players by 10:16PM / 11:16PM, it will be at the discretion of the opposing team to allow more time or call forfeit. Forfeits should be a last resort and both owners should try to play if possible, or reschedule at a later date and time.
• If a penalty or forfeit is taken, a picture with a time stamp is required to be submitted. The time stamp MUST validate a team was NOT ready on time (searching) and with the correct lobby code and side, by being 10:06PM or 11:06PM or later for a penalty, 10:16PM or 11:16PM for a forfeit.
• For players or teams having connection issues, a screenshot with timestamp MUST be submitted in order to WAIVE the penalty or forfeit. If the connection issues happen to be league wide, AASHL staff will monitor the situation and make a decision on the state of games PRIOR to the start of games.
• If the opposing team has not requested additional time and cannot be contacted or won’t accept/send challenge, the management of the team ready should start searching and take a screenshot of the challenge screen with a clock visible showing at least 5 minutes past original time of scheduled game. Management will then contact a member of staff with screenshots and information on what happened.
• Forfeits can only be awarded by AASHL staff after evidence has been provided of teams no show and if the game cannot be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. Forfeits will be a last possible option and we hope to be a thing of the past.
• Communication between teams will be the most crucial part of making this a success
**NOTE** Playoff games will follow the same Pre-game timing rules as stated above.
Sub-Section 2:3.1.3 Hosting
• The home team has the right to change the lobby code prior to searching for a game to utilize home connection. They must also contact ALL the management of the opposing team with the new code.
Section 2:3.2 Gameplay
• This section outlines both the gameplay rules and the procedures involved in resolving any potential broken rules both during and after the games.
• If you believe a gameplay rule or league rule was broken during gameplay, DO NOT quit out of the game. File a formal complaint after the game has concluded using the AASHL complaint program.
• Failure to adhere to rules in game can result in individual, as well as team management penalties.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.1 Mercy Rule
• The AASHL will not use the mercy rule.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.2 Ragging the Puck
• Intentional clock killing for no purpose besides milking the clock in a tight game is strictly forbidden.
• Resetting or skating in your own zone looking to break the trap or wait out the defensive team is allowed.
• On the PK teams are permitted to rag puck, including passing the puck out of offensive zone back to defensive zone to kill penalty, or skating/passing the puck in their own zone, just like the real NHL.
• Any member who believes a team is abusing this rule should record clips for evidence and file an official complaint through the AASHL complaint program.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.3 Goaltender Interference
• The in-game referee will determine ALL goaltender interference calls. League staff cannot overturn in-game referee decisions.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.3.1 Diving at the Goalie
• After the goalie has made a save and covered the puck, if a player dives at the goalie and knocks the puck free and it leads to a goal, that goal will be null and void. Any assist, shot, goal scored, etc. will be wiped from the final stat submission.
• Continued abuse of diving at the goalie that results in loose pucks and goals being wiped will face a potential disciplinary hearing.
• If a goalie is skating with the puck out of the crease, you are permitted to dive to knock the puck away.
• Diving is permitted in any zone of the ice ONLY if it is to be used to block a pass, shot, or make a play on the puck carrier.
• Intentional diving to cause penalties or delay/lengthen the game; or to make a joke out of the game will NOT be tolerated and could result in disciplinary action.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.3.2 Goalie Diving at a Player(s)
• Goalies are ONLY permitted to dive out at a player in an attempt to make a save. Any desperation save style or diving motion to impede a players progress to a puck that is NOT savable, could be subject to discipline if abused.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.4 Glitching
• Any illegal outside factor or glitch that is indefensible is strictly forbidden. Any player caught using any type of cheat or undefinable glitch repeatedly will face immediate indefinite suspension and face further disciplinary hearings.
Wrap arounds: one wrap per game, per team. If either team performs or attempts another the team/player is subject to league discipline. If that wrap is to be successful, that goal will not count. in the case of that goal being the lead goal, that team will allow the opposing team to score to keep momentum even and the score to be where it was originally.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.5.1 Broken Rules During Game
If a Player breaks a game-play rule during a game, stay in the game. Record any clips that can be used as evidence and submit it through the AASHL complaint program.
Quitting out or failing to finish the game could result in punishment and/or the complaint filed being null and void.
If a rule is broken by accident and a goal occurs, the team who broke the rule should allow the opposing team to score immediately to even out the goal momentum. The goal itself, and all stats associated with the makeup goal will be wiped from league stats.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.5.2 Goals
If a goal is scored as the result of an infraction and the opposing team disputes its legality, take video evidence of the infraction and continue playing.
If found to be illegal, the goal scored due to the infraction will not be included when entering stats.
The goal and assists from the game summary are to be subtracted from players stats, and the goal against is subtracted from the goaltenders’ stats.
Sub-Section 2:3.2.6 Adjusting Stats After In-Game Infraction or Goal Incident
If a goal is scored as the result of an infraction, the commissioner staff will remove that goal from the result of the game.
If a team wins by one goal, and the goal is overturned resulting in a tie score, the game will be set for a replay (which will be conducted as sudden death until there is a winner)
Sub-Section 2:3.2.6.2 Possession Incident
If a team is found to be illegally ragging the puck with sufficient evidence, the game may result in a “replay”. The only times a replay will be instituted for a possession related incident is when there is sufficient evidence that either one team was ragging the puck to preserve a one goal lead or the illegal method of winning the game.
Section 2:3.3 Disconnect Procedures or Player Loses Connection
If a player has a sudden disconnect from the EA servers or Xbox Live prior to the first puck drop of the first period, teams will quit out immediately. No penalty will be given. The player will be given 5 minutes to come back or replacement player shall be found for him, regardless if extra time has been requested prior.
If a player drops after the puck drops during any period, the period is to be played out in full. When the period concludes, the team with the lag out should back out of the game (besides 1 skater who will take photos). Teams will collect stats and photos before restarting the game picking up with the next period.
The team who has a player drop after puck drop will take a penalty at the beginning of the restarted game. The player that lagged out, or dropped will take the penalty.
If any player loses connection before the puck drops in the 2nd period or later, quit out immediately and restart the game beginning at that period. Again, the player that dropped must take a 2-minute penalty at the start of the restarted game.
It is important for Management to be in contact with each other during this process.
Sub-Section 2:3.3.2 Goaltender or Multiple Skater Drop
• If the goaltender for either team drops from the game the game will automatically end on EA servers side. Take note of the time and take photos and stats before proceeding to restart the game and skate down any clock that may have ran off during the period.
• Any player on the ice can take the penalty for goalie lag outs.
• If 2 players from the same team disconnect in the game, paused at the first available whistle and have the team who lost players quit out. Record the time and take photos and stats. Restart the game and skate off time to match up with the previous game time.
• If 2 players lag out from same team, when game is restarted BOTH players must take penalties immediately upon restart or when clock run out is complete.
• If players from both teams lose connection, regardless of numbers, all lag out penalties are voided.
• Upon restart if there are NO penalties to apply, the team winning the faceoff is to retreat to their own zone until the time matches up with the previous lag out(s). At that time, the player should skate to the neutral zone and dump the puck out to force a faceoff. Play will resume at that time.
• Upon restart if there ARE penalties to apply, the team taking the first penalty must be allowed to win the faceoff. The player taking the penalty should be given the puck and retreat to his own zone. Skate out any time to match up with previous lag out if necessary, and dump the puck out for a 2-minute delay of game penalty.
• Once all penalties have been applied, play resumes as normal.
• If a team has a power play during a lag out, the power play MUST be honored in the restart and the penalty must be served by the same person who committed it.
• It is important for Management to be in contact with each other during this process.
Sub-Section 2:3.3.3 Restarting the Game
• When a game requires a restart, follow these procedures:
1. Both teams continually pause the game.
2. The goalie of the team who lost the player(s) is to back out.
3. The away team gathers their players’ stats and exits the game.
4. The home team gathers their players’ and the game stats and exits the game.
5. The game is restarted.
6. The only change permitted is an ECU for a player who is unable to complete the game. Players must play the same position and same player builds upon restart.
• To record stats in a quick and efficient manner, we highly suggest having a designated stats taker prior to the game beginning.
• If a member of either team continues to play when a restart is required or refuses to back out/restart, a complaint must be filed against that player with evidence that they remained in the game and/or took further action at that time by filing a formal complaint.
Sub-Section 2:3.3.4 Player Drops and Cannot Return
• If for any reason a player is unable to reconnect to the game, EA servers, or Xbox live you may substitute them with another rostered player. Team Management has 5 minutes to find a replacement player or the game will end in a Forfeit Loss.
• The game will count towards both players games played for the week.
• Record stats for both players.
Sub-Section 2:3.3.5 Game Misconduct
• When a player receives a game misconduct that player will serve the 5 minute penalty, and will resume play when penalty is over. If there is a lag out during the 5 minute major, the team that lagged out will take two penalties at the restart of the game. One for the lag out penalty, and one for the 5 minute major penalty.
Sub-Section 2:3.3.6 Computer Players
All Computer/AI Goals will count as goals.
Chapter 4 AASHL Players
• As a member of the AASHL, you are responsible for your actions on and off the ice. The rules in this section detail what you are required to do. The rules in Section 3 apply to all who participate in the league including players, management, and staff members.
• If a complaint with sufficient evidence is filed and a member is in violation of these rules, the member will face disciplinary action, up to and including potential removal from the league.
Section 2:4.1 Availability
• Players are to post availability each week by 11:59 pm est. on Saturday prior to game week in the designated area. Team owners should notify players where they want players to post availability upon the player joining the team.
• Failure to post availability will forfeit your right for minimum games per week and continued failure could result in disciplinary action.
Section 2:4.2 No Shows
• Players who no show games or show a continued pattern of doing so will face league disciplinary action up to and including removal from the league.
Section 2:4.3 Player Tampering
Players and management may NOT contact opposing players/management for the strict purpose of:
1. Informing a player/management of a trade request
2. Informing a player/management of a trade block
3. Asking a player/management to throw a game or put out certain players
4. Asking a player/management to file a complaint on other teams/players
5. Contacting a player/management to conduct trade/waiver/or other roster move.
6. Found signing players up without their permission, and or telling players to sign up and only play for a certain team.
7. Telling another player to Request a Trade.
8. Contacting a player/management to conduct trade/waiver/or other roster move.
9. Soliciting or hinting to any means of being acquired by a team or being moved from a team.
Sub-Section 2:4.3.1 Demanding/Brokering a Trade
You may not demand to be traded to a certain team(s).
You may not broker your own trade.
Players MAY speak with management privately and respectfully ask to be traded.
However, it is not guaranteed the owner will trade you have purchased a Trade Request.
Section 2:4.4 Quitting the Team or League/Retirement
• A player must message on Xbox Live, AASHL PM, Discord or forum post stating his intention not to play anymore/retiring. Any player quitting the League during an active season will be “Retired” for the current Season and will be blacklisted for the following AASHL season. Player may appeal punishment.
Section 2:4.5 Ineligible Player
Ineligible player is described as, but not limited to:
1. Playing while being suspended and/or banned
2. Illegal substitutions
3. Player not on your roster.
4. Player who has exceeded the games played limit
Use of an ineligible player in a game will result in the forfeit of the game by the team using the ineligible player. All stats for the players of that team will be forfeited for that game. Management will face disciplinary action if an ineligible player is found to have been used.
Section 2:4.6 In-Game Communication
• In-Game communication is limited to management ONLY. Players are not to message other players or management before, during, or after the game.
• If team management will not be online during game time, they should contact the other management prior to game time with a player of contact for the game.
Chapter 2:5 Management
The rules in this section detail what is expected from management and your duties as management in the AASHL.
• If a complaint with sufficient evidence is filed and a manager is in violation of these rules, that manager including the entire management team will face potential disciplinary actions.
• Management must also follow all other rules listed in sections 1-4 of this rulebook. They too are players in the league and will be judged on those infractions as a player, and in some instances as both a player and as management.
• The AASHL staff holds management to the highest standards and expect you to lead by example. In any case of a violation, admission of guilt may be taken into consideration when staff is ruling on a complaint.
Section 2:5.1 Team Management
All Team Owners will have the ability to hire a General Manager, Assistant General Manager to help run a team.
Owners will be able to bring in their own management, from outside the league or the list of potential draft pick, Free agents ONCE before the Draft.
If selected as an Owner and quits before the Season or during the Season they will be Blacklisted for 3 seasons.
If Owners decide to fire the Management for any reason, the fired Management will be Blacklisted for 3 seasons. All fired management can request an Appeal to stay in the AASHL as a player.
If a member of Management is fired, owners can replace them from their current roster only. Owners cannot hire Management from the Free Agent list or outside of the AASHL.
If an Owner quits or is banned from the league, a New Owner can hire new Management to replace the old Owners management once. Previous management can be retained or removed from the team or kept as a player. Owner can only choose management from the free agent list, not current players on other teams.
If a GM or AGM retires, Owners may replace that management spot from their Current Roster only. If Management quits or retires, Owners cannot hire new management from outside the AASHL, or from Free Agency List.
Section 2:5.1.5 Late Lines
•Management MUST post their entire weekly lines by no later than 8 PM EST on the Sunday of the scheduled week.
• Management cannot schedule players on days/times they have listed as unavailable.
If Management fails to post their Teams Lins in Team Locker by Sundays at 8pm est. The following actions will occur.
Playoffs lines are to be posted in Team Locker Room by 6pm for Visiting Team and by 7PM for Home Team. If lines are not posted by this time it can result in disciplinary action. See Playoff rules.
Section 2:5.2 Line Adjustments
• Subbing after a forfeit game is a violation. In the case of a forfeit game no players are to be substituted in or out. The game will count as a game played for all players scheduled.
Section 2:5.3 Circumvention or Falsifying any of the Site’s Systems or Forum
• All information entered by management into the scheduling and stat systems must be accurate. Any attempt to falsify information, with sufficient evidence, will result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from management and the league.
Section 2:5.4 Communication with Players
• Management is responsible for ensuring that Players are aware of all of the applicable AASHL rules. They are also responsible for promoting activity, through other threads in their locker rooms. If there is sufficient evidence that Management is not doing enough to make their Players aware of the rules the Commissioner’s Staff will meet with the Management team to discuss their placement in Management and the responsibilities. It is strongly encouraged that the Team Management send daily reminders through Xbox to their Players that are scheduled for games that evening.
Section 2:5.5 Disclosure of Private Information
• Management and staff are not permitted to share information gained through private forums with players or other members. Such examples include:
1. Sharing trade block information
2. Sharing trade negotiations information
3. Sharing any confidential information found in management or staff chat
ANY management or staff found to be disclosing private information will face disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the league.
Section 2:5.6 Player Rights Violation
• Management members are expected to uphold and abide by the player’s bill of rights. Any breach of these rights will result in disciplinary action.
Section 2:5.7 Forfeits
• During regular season play forfeit can not be claimed until 11 minutes past the scheduled game start time. So a Forfeit can be claimed at 10:11PM, and 11:11PM.
• Playoff game forfeit rules will be determined before the playoffs begin. We want all teams who make playoffs to be able to field their best line ups.
• We ask both teams management do everything in their power to reschedule the game or wait extra time to play. We want to avoid all possible forfeits if we can, but we know some circumstances cannot be prevented.
• If a team shows frequent forfeits the team management will face disciplinary actions, including possible removal from management.
Section 2:6.1 Playing in Another League
• We allow members to play in other leagues. We have designated start times that least interfere with most other leagues and suggest making the AASHL priority. Quitting mid game for another league may result in disciplinary action.
Chapter 2:7 Staff
• The rules in this section detail what the AASHL requires from league staff members. If a complaint with sufficient evidence is filed and a staff member is in violation of these rules, they will face disciplinary action, including and up to removal from staff and/or the league itself.
• The entire league staff must also follow all other rules listed in sections 1-4 of this rulebook. They will be held to the same standards as players and not be given any advantages in the rules.
• The AASHL holds its staff to the highest possible standards. In any case of a violation, admission of guilt may be taken into consideration when the staff is ruling on a complaint.
Section 2:7.1 “League Staff”
• All staff members from owners of the league to league officials, Founders, as described in Article 1.
Section 2:7.2 Player Rights Violation
• Staff are expected to uphold and abide by the player’s bill of rights. Any failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
Section 2:7.3 Circumvention or Falsifying any of the Systems
• All information entered by staff into the scheduling and stat systems must be accurate. Any attempt to falsify information, with sufficient evidence, will result in disciplinary action.
Section 2:7.4 Disclosure of Private Information
• Management and staff are not permitted to share information gained through private forums with players or other members. Such examples include:
1. Sharing trade block information
2. Sharing trade negotiations information
3. Sharing any confidential information found in management or staff chat
ANY management or staff found to be disclosing private information will face disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the league.
Section 2:7.5 Poor Communication with Players and Team Management
• Staff members are responsible for resolving many issues throughout the league during the season. All staff are expected to communicate efficiently and with reasonable respect to members of the league. This is a position of trust and respect, work hard to maintain a calm and cool demeanor always. Failure to conduct yourself with proper decorum will result in disciplinary action.
Section 2:7.6 Player Tampering
• In the circumstance of possible player tampering from a staff member, this will be treated as a breach of confidential information. Tampering from anyone within the AASHL is unacceptable, even more so for staff. Any failure to adhere to this will result in disciplinary action.
Chapter 2:8 Conduct/ToS (Applies to All Members)
Section 2:8.1 Terms
• By accessing this, you are agreeing to be bound by these Discord Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this.
Section 2:8.2 Disclaimer
• The materials in the AASHL are provided “as is”. The AASHL makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, the AASHL does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Discord or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this.
Section 2:8.3 Conduct
•The TOS also covers issues and conduct relating, but not limited to, conduct of members, usage of the site, and any issue which has a negative impact on the quality of the site and/or it’s content.
Racial slurs, profanity, vulgarity, pornography, advertising, and spamming (identified as unrelated, excessive, or frivolous usage), or any other content which may be deemed offensive, are all grounds for warning, limited ban, or lifetime ban. This covers any aspect of the site, not limited to the Forums, Shout box, website, discord, as well as the XBOX Live during Site Sanctioned Events.
**You may not post excessive negative remarks about the league trying to scare players away.
**You may not post vulgar, demeaning, racist or crude remarks about anyone on the site.
** You may not spam for other websites, leagues, or any other services.
** You may not post pornographic, or illicit; materials, videos, pictures, or audio.
Administration has sole jurisdiction in determining the frequency or severity of such incidents, and related punishment applied.
Sub-Section 2:8.3.1 — Warning :
You may be asked by any staff member to cease or refrain from actions they have deemed inappropriate, or in violation of the TOS. Should you receive such a warning, you are expected to not only stop your current actions, but avoid them in the future. Multiple warnings will result in a ban, no matter how minor. When staff issues a warning, they are trying to protect you, and avoid the need to remove you, by having you examine your actions and be more cautious.
Arguing with a warning, disrespecting the staff issuing it, or ignoring the warning, will likely result in your removal from the Discord.
Sub-Section 2:8.3.2 — Limited Ban:
•You may be banned by the League Administration. A ban from the Discord will also result in a week-long suspension from all league games during that week. All such bans will be noted and posted in the Disciplinary threads in the forum. A temporary ban is used to prevent a member from compounding an issue, for their own protection, and protect the integrity of the site while a review is conducted.
Sub-Section 2:8.3.3 — Permanent Ban:
•You may be permanently removed from the Dscord by League Administration. If you have already been warned and banned previously; or the frequency or severity of your involvement in incidents is deemed to be excessive, at the discretion of the Administration.
Sub-Section 2:8.3.4 — Circumvention:
•Attempting to circu3vent any such action taken against you, will result in a Permanent Ban.
Section 2:8.4 Chatbox/Discord
Usage of the chat box is a Privilege and you can be removed from Chat/Discord at anytime AASHL Staff deems necessary. It may be used for general discussion between members as long as it is used in a respectful manner. When there is a relevant discussion to AASHL content, members are expected to respect that conversation and limit off topic discussion until such conversation has ended.
If you are found Guilty of using Racist, Homophobic, Gender basis words, or excessive cursing, Bashing/Trolling a Player or AASHL Staff member you can be removed from the Chat/Discord until AASHL Staff returns you to Chat/Discord.
All Staff Members, Players and Team Management MUST download the Discord app and join the official AASHL server. ANY member of the AASHL who fails to join the AASHL Discord server by 11:59 am est. on the day of the draft can be removed from Chat/Discord.
Article 3: Scheduling Procedures
Chapter 3:1 AASHL Game Times Section
• The following are weekly game times for the AASHL (all times EST):
• Sunday- Thursday 10:00 & 11:00PM
Chapter 3:2 Weekly Scheduling Rules Section
3:2.1 Player Availability
• Players must submit their availability for the week in to their management by the Saturday night before the start of the week at 11:59 PM EST.
• Players CANNOT give no availability dates. Players who cannot play at all during a week must apply for IR.
• Team management will notify its players how/where they should post availability. The official AASHL discord will have team chats and team availability tabs for ease.
• Any player that does not post their availability for the upcoming week in their team’s availability thread will forfeit their right to be scheduled at all for that week. Team’s management can determine the minimum/maximum games played for any player who fails to give availability.
• Players who continuously fail to post availability will face disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the league.
• Owners may schedule a player at ANY position the player has designated as willing during the signup period. Any player who refuses to play a position scheduled and marked willing during signup will face disciplinary action.
Section 3:2.2 Weekly Schedule/Line posting
• Management MUST post their entire weekly lines by no later than 8 PM EST on the Sunday of the scheduled week.
• Management cannot schedule players on days/times they have listed as unavailable.
If Management fails to post their Teams Lines in Team Locker by Sundays at 8pm Est, they may be subject to league discipline.
Sub-Section 3:2.2.1 Weekly Lines
• The AASHL does not require a certain format to posting lines. However, for the ease of management, players, and staff we suggest posting in this format:
Week of Nov 12 – Nov 17
SUN NOV 12 AWAY TEAM @ HOME TEAM
10:30PM
RW:
C:
LW:
RD:
LD:
G:
SUN NOV 12 AWAY TEAM @home TEAM
11:30PM
RW:
C:
LW:
RD:
LD:
G:
Sub-Section 3:2.2.2 Substitutions and Roster Moves
• When a player cannot make it to their game for whatever reason they can be substituted by a player on the active roster or TC player as long as that player has availability left for the week (No more than 5 games played for a skater, 6 games played for a goalie).
• If a player is substituted, it WILL NOT count as a game played in the week for the player who can not make the game, but will for the player that replaces them. (This rule does not apply to Playoffs)
Sub-Section 3:2.2.3 Training Camp Players
• Players who signed up for the league and are not drafted will be placed in the TC draft.
• TC players will be allowed to play a max of 2 games per week with no minimum games played. If a TC player plays in more than 2 games in a given week, they will automatically be called up to active roster and the management must send a player from their active roster through waivers to TC if their roster is full.
• TC players may play ANY position while on TC. If/when they are called up to active roster they may ONLY play the position(s) they made available during signups.
• TC players may be used as ECU’s or scheduled for the week.
• TC players CAN be traded but proper roster moves may need to be made if an active roster player is returning in trade.
Section 3:2.3 Deadlines
• Players have until 11:59 PM EST Saturday each week to submit their availability for the upcoming week.
• Management is required to have their entire team’s lines posted by Sunday at 8 PM EST each week. If Management does not have their weekly lines posted by 8pm est. on Sunday the following disciplinary actions will happen.
First Offense: Verbal Warning will be given to entire Team Management.
Second Offense: Owner or Management will be suspended for 1 game.
Third Offense: Owner or Management will be suspended for 5 games and or removed from Team Management.
Sub-Section 3:2.4 Positions
• Main roster players can play up to 5 games per week maximum and must play 3 games minimum per week.
• Active roster goalies have the right to being scheduled for a min of 3 games, maximum of 6 games.
• Training camp players can play 2 maximum per week, before being called up to Active roster. Meaning if a TC plays 3 games in a week. It will be an automatic call up. TC players can play any position while in TC.
• Team management will have the right to schedule Forwards, Defense, and Goalies at any position.
Sub-Section 3:2.4.3 Forfeits
• If there is a forfeit, the lineups for those games are locked. You may not substitute players in games declared a forfeit.
Forfeit can be taken at 10:41PM EST and 11:41PM EST during the regular season if teams are late or cannot field 6 players. Playoff forfeit rules will be released prior to playoffs.
• Forfeit games WILL COUNT as a game played for the week for each player scheduled. You CAN NOT schedule other players to avoid a game hit for a better player. Once lines are posted, they will be set in stone unless there is a substitution.
Chapter 3:3 Reschedules/Replays/Forfeits
Section 3:3.1 Reschedules
• The League will not reschedule games in the AASHL unless both teams management agree upon a reschedule unless mass server issues are known.
• Teams are encouraged to try to work to play the scheduled game at scheduled game time. If for whatever reason a team has a player(s) that can not make it, it is up to the management group of the team with 6 players online to reschedule the game or claim forfeit.
• If a reschedule is agreed upon by management, both team’s management must alert staff of the time and date of the reschedule.
o ALL reschedule times must be accepted by BOTH teams and Teams must contact the staff of the Date and Time of the rescheduled game(s).
o If staff is not notified of a new date within 24 hours, staff has the right to reschedule the game at the end of the season for any legal reschedule time.
Owners MUST provide picture evidence or be in a chat with a staff member to verify a time/date for reschedule. Failure to do so will invoke the staff’s right to set the time and day.
o Teams will only be allowed a MAXIMUM of 6 games to be rescheduled at the end of the season. Teams may receive forfeits for attempting to reschedule additional games at the end of the season. This rule may be subject to changes during the season to reflect Xbox/EA outages.
Teams CAN however still agree to a reschedule within two weeks of the game’s original date, even if they are at their 6 max rescheduled at the end of the season
Section 3:3.2 Replays
• Replays are issued by the commissioners after it has been determined an infraction has taken place that compromised the integrity of the game. A replay will be rescheduled for the next available Sunday at 9:30 PM EST.
Section 3:3.3 Forfeits
• If a team cannot field 6 eligible players by 10 minutes past game time, a team has the right to reschedule the game or declare a forfeit.
• Communication between Management is a MUST during these situations. This will allow each team to understand the process and can inform the players so time is not wasted by either side.
• If a forfeit is claimed NO players can be substituted from the game. It will count as a game played for the week for all players scheduled.
• If both teams cannot field a full team of players, the game will be ruled a double forfeit.
• Forfeits can ONLY be claimed by team management and/or league staff.
• If a forfeit is claimed, the team claiming forfeit should follow the following procedure:
1. Enter 1-0 win into stats or 0-0 if double forfeit
2. Do NOT enter player stats, including player names of those scheduled