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Women’s Advancement Hockey Agency

Buffalo Showcase Terms & Conditions

Game Rules

  1. Games will consist of 3 x 20-minute running-time periods. Warm-ups will be 5 minutes in length starting when the Zamboni has left the ice. There will be a flood after every 2 periods.
  2. If a game is still tied after the 3rd period, it will proceed to shootouts. For the shootouts, 3 Players from each team will be chosen. If the score is still tied after the 3 first rounds of shooters, then shootouts will proceed to sudden death until a player scores and the opposing player doesn’t. WAHA reserves the right to end the shootouts at any time.
  3. Scheduled game times are approximate. PLAYERS MUST BE PREPARED TO START THEIR GAMES 10 MINUTES BEFORE OR AFTER THEIR SCHEDULED START TIME.
  4. All players are responsible for wearing the appropriate protective equipment required for participation. Players must comply with all applicable arena and on-ice safety requirements.
  5. Minor Penalties: Any minor penalty will result in a penalty shot for the opposing team. Referees have full discretion as to what consists of a minor penalty.
  6. Major/Game Misconduct Penalties: Any player receiving a major or game misconduct penalty may be ejected from the game. The severity of the penalty will determine the player’s eligibility to participate in the remainder of the showcase, at the discretion of the on-ice officials and WAHA staff.
  7. Fighting Penalties: There will be ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FIGHTING in the showcase. Any player who engages in a fight will be ejected from the game and showcase and will not receive a refund.
  8. For all games, handshakes will occur at the conclusion of the game.

General Rules

  1. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY: Taunting, harassment, abuse or inappropriate conduct toward players, coaches, officials, staff, volunteers or spectators will not be tolerated. WAHA reserves the right to remove any individual whose conduct is deemed inappropriate.
  2. All decisions made by referees and WAHA staff regarding showcase operations and on-ice play are final.
  3. Check-In: Every player must check in at the registration desk prior to participating in the showcase. Players will receive any required event materials and showcase apparel at check-in.
  4. No shooting, stickhandling or passing of pucks or other objects is permitted anywhere in the facility outside designated areas. Players may be held responsible for damage to dressing rooms, event facilities or other property.
  5. WAHA is not responsible for injuries that may occur during participation in showcase activities, subject to applicable law.
  6. A player may be removed from the showcase for theft, intentional property damage, serious misconduct or failure to follow event and facility rules.
  7. Refunds will only be provided in accordance with the WAHA Buffalo Showcase Cancellation Policy below.
  8. WAHA reserves the right to adjust schedules, programming, team assignments, showcase formats or event rules when reasonably necessary for the operation of the event.

Cancellation Policy

To ensure fairness and allow for proper planning, staffing and facility commitments, the following cancellation policy applies to the 2027 WAHA Buffalo Showcase:

Cancellations received on or before February 1, 2027 are eligible for a full refund.

After February 1, 2027, all showcase registrations are non-refundable. At WAHA’s discretion, registration fees may instead be applied as a credit toward a future WAHA Showcase.

If the showcase is cancelled by WAHA, registered participants will be contacted directly regarding available refund or credit options.

Significant planning, staffing and facility costs are committed well in advance of the event, and we appreciate the understanding of all participating players and families.