The 1st league , the third highest ice hockey league in Switzerland, of the 2010/11 season began in September 2010 and ended on March 26, 2011. A total of 36 teams played, divided into three regional groups. The Huttwil Falcons became Swiss champions in amateur hockey .
if a team meets the criteria of the National League,
reported the desire for promotion before the season and
wins the Swiss amateur championship title.
Group 1: Eastern Switzerland (OS)
The 12 teams play a double round against each opponent, thus completing 22 rounds. The six best clubs qualify for the Masterround I, the other six clubs for the Masterround II, in both Masterrounds a single round (5 rounds) is played.
All six teams of Masterround I qualify for the playoffs, the first four enjoy home rights in the first game. The other two teams start away first. The two best teams of Masterround II also qualify for the playoffs and also start away. The four remaining teams play in the relegation round, which is played as a double round (six games).
The playoffs will be held as a “best-of-five” series, with the winner of the playoff final qualifying for the finals of the Swiss amateur championship. The last placed in the relegation round will be relegated to the 2nd division for the next season.
Group 2: Central Switzerland (ZS)
The 12 teams play a double round against each opponent, thus completing 22 rounds. The best six clubs qualify for the Masterround I, the other six clubs for the Masterround II, in both Masterrounds a single round (five rounds) is played.
All six teams of Masterround I qualify for the playoffs, the first four enjoy home rights in the first game. The other two teams start away first. The two best teams of Masterround II also qualify for the playoffs and also start away. The four remaining teams play in the relegation round, which is played as a double round (six games).
The playoffs will be held as a “best-of-five” series, with the winner of the playoff final qualifying for the finals of the Swiss amateur championship. The last placed in the relegation round will be relegated to the 2nd division for the next season.
Group 3: Suisse Romande (SR)
The 12 teams play a double round against each opponent, thus completing 22 rounds. The best eight teams qualify for the playoffs, the other four teams for the playouts.
The playoffs will be played in "best-of-seven" mode (quarter-finals) and in "best-of-five" mode (semi-final, final). The winner of the playoffs qualifies for the finals of the Swiss amateur championship.
The playouts are carried out in "best-of-five" mode, the loser of the playout finals is relegated to the 2nd division.
Sports relegation prevents promotion from the 2nd division due to lack of interest
Group 3: Suisse Romande (SR)
Semifinals
series
1
2
3
4th
5
EHC Saastal
-
HC Bulle-La Gruyère
3-0
7: 2
7: 2
6: 1
-: -
-: -
HC Univeristé Neuchâtel
-
HC Saint-Imier-Sonceboz (N)
3: 1
6: 2
4: 3
1: 4
5: 2
-: -
Final
series
1
2
3
4th
5
HC Saint-Imier-Sonceboz (N)
-
HC Bulle-La Gruyère
2: 3
2: 4
6: 1
6: 2
1: 7
0: 1
Final round of the Swiss amateur championship
The three group winners play against each other for the Swiss championship in amateur hockey. After a group phase, the two best teams play in the final (the so-called "Grand Final") for the title.
