From: Jay Piz 
Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 8:53 AM
To: 'Undisclosed List'
Subject: IHF Playoffs 2011
Importance: High
Dear Coaches, Managers and High School Roller Hockey Fans;

Our 2010-11 IHF High School Roller Hockey Season is winding down with only a few games remaining in the regular season and makeup game schedule. Some teams are still scrambling to have these games scheduled and all efforts are being made to complete the season and games remaining. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in working with the scheduling staff in getting these few remaining games scheduled and completed before the playoffs. And speaking of playoffs...
As first announced during the Sept. Coach & Managers Meeting, the first ever, tournament-style IHF Weekend Playoffs will be held at The 949 on Saturday, Feb. 12th and Sunday, Feb. 13th . All five (5) divisions playing for their respective championships and school pride. Block schedules for this event are presently in progress and will be released over the coming week to aid in your planning. In addition, the staff will be reviewing all game statistics over the regular season to firmly establish ranking and seeding order for the playoffs. A slight departure from years past, the Playoff Game Format will be 3-15 minute periods each game in single round elimination. If overtime, then one (1) five (5) minute OT period. If still tied, then shootout (3-shooters selected per team) to decide the winner.


Playoff Divisions and Teams to include:
  Varsity 5-teams (all);
  JVA 10-teams (all);
  JVB 10-teams (Top 10);
  JVC 6-teams (all);
Combo Division: 
  Combo Varsity 3-teams (all, Top seed bye to Champ game);
  Combo JVA 2-teams (all); and
  Combo JVB 2-teams (all)

 
Some Playoff Notes:
Eligibility and Minimum Games.  By Rule, Players must have participated in five (5) and Goalies in three (3) games in the regular season to be eligible for playoffs.
Pregame Check-In.  Please note also that ALL PLAYERS MUST PRESENT THEIR STUDENT ID AT THE FIRST GAME. (Done at first game of regular season and before first playoff game). A pregame check-in notice to all teams will be sent later.
AAU Insurance.  All players and coaches must have proof of AAU Insurance.
Uniforms.  Be sure your teams are in compliance with the Jersey Rule and have both Home & Away matching team jerseys.
Payments.  All teams must be paid in full (League Fees) before being scheduled.
Coach Certification.  All current coaches must provide proof of certification in advance to playoff games.
 
State Cup Tournament note:
Teams wanting to participate in the CA State Cup High School Roller Hockey Championships (March 5-6 at The 949) do not have to be a division winner in the IHF Playoffs to qualify. This event is open to all teams.

Please also note the need for volunteers to assist with this event. IHF representatives will be contacting all teams to enlist volunteers.

More details about this event will be forthcoming by team email and with updates to Facebook. You may Join the event: IHF High School Roller Hockey League Playoffs 2011 on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=189073041111342
 
 
Best Regards,
IHF Board of Directors

IHF Board of Directors 2010-11:
Jay Piz , Northwood HS
Andy Smith, Villa Park HS
Bill Schaible, Santiago HS
Eddie Limbaga, The 949
Scott Duffner, El Toro HS
Stephen Berger, Canyon HS
Tracy Robinson, Mission Viejo HS



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