Adult Hockey League Substitution Policy

1. Team captains may acquire substitutions for missing teammates from the sub list provided by the league commissioner.
2. Substitutions must include a person with an equal or lesser ranking as the missing teammate.
3. Players from other teams within the league are all allowed to sub if there are no players available on from the sublist. In leagues with 5 teams, these players must come from the team on a bye.
4. Players from other leagues are allowed as subs provided their ranking is equal to or less than that of the missing player.
5. Players not found on the sub list are not allowed unless they are approved by the commissioner.
6. Substitutes may play up to two consecutive games with the same team.
7. If a player is missing for more than two consecutive weeks, due to injury or illness, a temporary sub may be found.
8. Substitutes are allowed in playoff games only if a large number of players are missing due to illness such as covid. The substitute must be ranked lower than the highest missing player by at least half a point, and must be approved by all captains in that league.
9. Replacement players may be found for players that are lost for the season. The replacement player must play at least one regular season game and must have an equal or lesser rank to the player they are replacing.
10. Substitutes may participate in multiple games in one night.
11. The cost to play as a sub is $20 per game. Current league players can sub for $10 per game. The cost to play an additional game on the same night is $5 per game.
12. The maximum number of subs for one team is 4. A team that acquires more than 4 subs will forfeit the game, but may still play.
13. All Substitutes must be approved by the league commissioner
14. Use of men as subs in Women's League constitutes a forfeit.
15. Exceptions may apply for goalies due to the limited number of goalie subs.
16. Exceptions may apply in leagues with limited numbers of subs with applicable rankings.
17. This policy is a work in progress and future amendments may be required. Exceptions and situations not covered under this policy will be addressed by the league commissioner in consultation with team captains and the WAHA board.