1. The deadline for registering to participate in the ICE Hockey League Championship is January 15th (Should this day be a Sunday, the upcoming Monday will be the day in question.), 12:00 noon prior to the season in question. The official registration for participation in the ICE Hockey League Championship must be submitted in writing (using the registration form enclosed) to the ICE Hockey League Administrative Office. The originals of any bank guarantees required by the ICE Hockey League (international ICE Hockey League clubs) must also be submitted to the ICE Hockey League Administrative Office by that day. If there is no new bank guarantee or a confirmation of extension of a current bank guarantee for another 12 months (up to June 30th next calendar year) the league Presidency is authorized to redeem the present (for the running season) bank guarantee.

    If a club applies to join ICE Hockey League, this application must be submitted until January 15th (Should this day be a Sunday, the upcoming Monday will be the day in question.), 12:00 noon of the respective season. The Presidency of the ICE Hockey League can enlighten this period until the next presidents’ meeting following the named date.

  2. ICE Hockey League clubs are only eligible to participate if they fulfill the requirements of article 3 paragraph (1) and send a written confirmation of the relevant season's Fundamental Rules for the ICE Hockey League Championship to the ICE Hockey League Administrative Office by January 15th, 12:00 noon latest (see the "Confirmation of Fundamental Rules" enclosed).

  3. The written registration form and confirmation mentioned in article 3 paragraphs (1) and (2) must be signed by an authorized officer of the club and sent by fax and e-mail to the ICE Hockey League Administrative Office by the deadlines indicated.

    ICE Hockey League Administrative Office

    ICE Hockey League
    Wolfgang-Pauli-Gasse 1
    A-1140 Vienna, Austria
    Fax:     +43 / (0)1 / 890 17 54 – 12
    E-mail: office[at]ice.hockey

  4. Each club is to nominate its strongest team for each game. The failure of a team to appear for a game will lead to a penalty and require the compensation of any costs incurred as well as a lump-sum compensation payment to the opposing club in accordance with the ICE Hockey League penalty catalog.

  5. Rosters must be composed in accordance with the roster regulations issued by the ICE Hockey League for the current season (ICE Hockey League GameBook).