They provide guidance and information about how the playing rules are to be applied in various situations, and clarify misunderstandings related to the application of the rules. Below you can download the rules for each format of the game. The official rules of inline hockey amateur athletic union. Rule 15 rule 35 table of contents national hockey league official rules 20152016 vii section 1 playing area. It is the responsibility of the head coach to establish and fairly enforce all team rules. Bc hockey is a nonprofit organization and member of hockey canada in charge of governing amateur hockey at all levels in british columbia and the yukon territory. National hockey league official rules 20152016 iii 20152016 nhl officiating team referees linesmen jersey no.
Hockey players may not trip, push, charge, interfere with, or physically handle an opponent in any way. Please note that the sections are listed according to order in the handbook. All outdoor rule modification, amendments or adjustments will be posted below. Manual of operations ontario minor hockey association.
This rule gets confusing because its very situationdependent. Referees case book rule combination 20182020 hockey canada. The 20192020 minnesota hockey handbook is available via the links below. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by. Are there any instances in which a bench minor penalty does not have to be served by a player on the ice at the time of the infraction.
Field hockey goalkeeping course added to nfhs learning center anne horton. Rule 603 boarding usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site. Below is information on where these programs can be found, what is involved in terms of approximate costs, number of games and programming. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of. Based on recommendations made by the fih rules committee, the international hockey federation fih has released the rules of hockey 2017. A handbook that will help any new or experienced timekeeper.
The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Alliance manual of operations minor hockey alliance of. Ca hockey canada referees case book rule combination 20182020 5 official case rule book message from the hockey canada board of directors the rules which are contained in this book are the only rules which are to be used in the playing of hockey under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. The rules of hockey apply to all levels of the game, and are effective from 1 january 2017 at international level. Kay whitmore explains the changes in the rule book as far as the size of goaltenders pads.
National field hockey coach of the year 201718 criteria for completing penalty corner among 2019 field hockey rule. For a kid and parent, expecting a book to address the topics from the title kids book of hockey. After the visiting player substitutions, the home team shall have five seconds to complete any player substitutions see glossary line change procedure. A hockey nova scotia document for officials working the elite levels of hockey major u18, junior, aus, etc. Alliance manual of operations minor hockey alliance of ontario. The hockey canada network app is the best coaching resource for your android or ios mobile device.
Expiration rules of double or tripleminor penalties due to goals being scored are identical to that of regular. The rules of hockey are very similar to the rules of football except that players must use sticks instead of their feet to play the ball. The case book entries are an important reference for referees, players, coaches and hockey executives. Note boarding is the action where a player pushes, trips or body checks an opponent causing them to go dangerously into the boards. Approximately 150 minor hockey associations, 55,000 players, 4,500 referees, 20,000 official volunteers and countless others make our great game possible here in pacific canada. The hockey canada concussion awareness app brings head safety info to your. In addition to the penalties contained in this rulebook, supplementary. Alliance hockey is a member of hockey canada and the ontario hockey federation.
The paper version can be purchased at the hns office. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. The only player on the field who is allowed to use their feet and hands as well as their stick is the goalkeeper. Field hockey rules committee welcomes new members 20182019.
A bench minor is also a twominute penalty, assessed to the team without a specific player identified. One helpful interpretation would be to state the rule that used to be xyz in years before 201x, but due to concerns with head injuries for. Richard sennott 1900 merivale road, suite 204, nepean, on, k2g 4n4 hockey quebec president. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for player s, coach es, referees, parents and fans. There are 11 players on a team made up of a goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and attackers. Accelerating through the check to a player who is in a vulnerable position, driving an opponent excessively into the boards with no focus on or intent to play the puck, or any check delivered for the purpose of punishment or intimidation that. Wasaga beach minor hockey association standard team rules. Rulebookcasebook hockey alberta officials committee. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to hockey rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version.
Interesting facts and sports stories sports trivia 1 bill oneill. Official online rule and resources book the junior hockey supplement discipline outlines the what the disciplinary actions are for a variety of penalties. These forms are provided for the use of usa hockey registered junior tier i, ii and iii leagues and teams. Skills, strategies, equipment, and the rules of the game, this is an awful book. Direct, indirect contact to the head penalties in high school ice h. Download the rule book or the free hockey canada rule book app for android and ios devices. Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. The hockey canada rule book app brings every rule to your mobile device. Definition of recreational hockey recreational hockey is the very basic introductory level of hockey also referred to as house league hockey. Inline hockey official rule book reprint september 2010august 2011 new zealand inline hockey. Ca hockey canada referees case bookrule combination 20182020 5 official caserule book message from the hockey canada board of directors the rules which are contained in this book are the only rules which are to be used in the playing of hockey under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. The contest is only open to legal residents of ontario who are twentyone 21. Find thousands of drills, practice plans, features and other resources directly from hockey canada and its members from across the country.
A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for an infringement of the rules. Penalties for boarding, checking from behind increase in high schoo. Please see the official rule and resources book of usa hockey and the north american 3 hockey league na3hl. Get all your guidelines and forms here, from guidelines for international transfers, dropadd forms, tryout notices and officials game reports. The 20182022 iihf rule book was published by the iihf on 2 july 2018 new rule book is here introducing a number of major and minor rule changes. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, theoretical situations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. The officials rules and casebook of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. Referees case bookrule combination hockey nova scotia. Alliance hockey directoryrulebook minor hockey alliance. Alliance hockey directoryrulebook minor hockey alliance of.
The officials rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. The handbook is broken into sections to make the file sizes smaller. Pierredecoubertin montreal, qc, h1v 3r2 hockey new. It is important to note that national associations have discretion to decide the date of their implementation at national level. These will formally come into effect for international hockey from 1st january 2017, with national associations free to choose the date. Players assessed minor penalties are given a 2minute seat on the penalty bench, more.
This time around, theres no major modifications to the nhl rulebook. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization. I would also like to thank tim bjornson for his time as our executive director and wish him continued success in his future endeavors. The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games.
Rules of hockey as the international governing body for hockey, we are responsible for the rules of outdoor hockey 11 aside, indoor hockey, hockey5s, beach and paraid hockey. Last season, we saw some major rule changes in the national hockey league. Similar to a game misconduct in severity, gross misconduct penalties have been eliminated from the nhl rulebook. On behalf of hockey winnipeg, welcome to the 20172018 hockey season.
Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. Hockey is a noncontact sport and all fouls result in a free hit or a penalty corner for the nonoffending team depending on where the infringement took place and the severity of the foul. New york state high school section v hockey local area college club teams including university of rochester, rit, and more. How many players and teams are there on a hockey field. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, theoretical situations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. A minor penalty shall be imposed if a player intentionally removes an opponents helmet during play pursuant to rule 9. Important details on age classifications, registration fees, rosters and tournaments. All the college leagues we provide officials for use the ncaa rulebook while section v high school hockey has recently elected to use the national federation of state high schools association nfhs rulebook. Have the entire hockey canada rule book with your wherever you go. A look at some of the upcoming rule changes along with the new illegal hits to the head rule and other points of emphasis this season. Ages run from 6 to 21 years of age depending on the programming in that particular association. No more worrying about whether you have your old rule book with you. Captains choice of players modified in high school ice hockey uil to partner with brain institute for nations largest concussion.
I would like to recognize the ongoing efforts and thank our office staff. Field hockey rules and regulations pdf 2020 download. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to hockey rules and regulations first. Once all player substitutions have been made, all players must take position for the ensuing faceoff.