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Participation Polices, Regulations and Rules

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  • Half Game Rule
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Dispensations

A dispensation is given to a player to allow them to play in a grade that they would not normally be able to play because of an age or weight restriction. When granted a dispensation the player is given permission by the Provincial Union to play outside the grade criteria.

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