AYBA Rules
The official 2009/2010 Winter rules can be downloaded by clicking the link below:
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A. Minimum/Maximum play
All players on a team must play 2 full, complete uninterrupted (all 10 minutes from the beginning to the end) quarters during a game. Play in less than all of a quarter may NOT be combined with play in another quarter to equal a full, complete-quarter for minimum play requirements. When there are 7 or 8 players at the start of a game no player can play 4 quarters. Every player must play at least 3 quarters when there are 6 players throughout the game. Prior to the start of the 4th quarter, the official scorekeeper shall notify coaches & officials of any possible violations. The coaches have the ultimate responsibility for compliance with this rule.
- 6. Minimum Playing Time Rule Supersedes All Others.
The above minimum/maximum play rules supersede all game developments including foul-outs and/or injury. As a result of the minimum/maximum play rules, a team may fall below 5 players as a result of foul-outs or injury. Should a team fall below five (5) players as a result of a player(s) fouling out of the game or as a result of injuries, the opposing coach will select one of the ineligible players to return to the game. The returning player is subject to the rules governing six (6) or more fouls for the remainder of the game. Once a game has begun a team cannot forfeit due to a shortage of players.
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K. Fouls.
6. Cooling Off Time for Technical Fouls.
Any player committing a technical shall be required to sit out of the game for 5 minutes. This cooling off period will count toward the minimum play time. If the quarter ends before the cooling off period, the player must sit the remaining time in the following or next schedule quarter before being allowed to return to play.
All rule changes are highlighted in bold.
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