Changes for this season include expansion of coachs challenges. Chairman where the word chairman is used in the foregoing, it shall refer to the chairman of carha hockey or his duly appointed representative for games under the jurisdiction of carha hockey. Hockey canada playing rules are an important reference for officials, players, coaches, and hockey executives. Manual of operations ontario minor hockey association. Shandor alphonso don henderson tim nowak derek amell marc joanette dan ohalloran steve barton trent knorr dan orourke devin berg brad kovachik bryan pancich. Saskatoon minor hockey association hockey powered by. Hockey canada rulebook saskatchewan hockey association.
From runofthemill rules to obscure situations, the app is easy to navigate and perfect for officials and coaches who want to make sure the game is played the. Download the rule book or the free hockey canada rule book app for android and ios devices. This manual is intended to complement the information. Iihf event do so with the understanding and respect of these rules and agree to abide by them at all times. Rule 502 referee usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site. All teams intending to participate in bc hockey championships must include an official accredited in the hockey canada safety program. Match on official hockey alberta officials committee. Official air hockey rules the rules of air hockey have been put in place to keep for a fair and balanced game against opponents. Foreword this hockey rule book has been compiled and. A team is offside when any member of the attacking team precedes the puck over the defending teams blueline. Hockey canada states that the new rule for slew footing is. Foreword this hockey rule book has been compiled and edited by hockey canada.
Society british columbia amateur hockey association. Rule book, it defines those players who have been designated as captain or alternate captain on the official game report. Members or leagues choosing to play outside these rules will be subjected to discipline and will at a minimum, forfeit the right to hockey canadas insurance program. Download the official hockey canadas rule book and other valuable resources for referees, linesmen, coaches, players and fans.
The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games. Iihf official rule book iihf international ice hockey. The referee may not change his decision, or that of any other official, after the resumption of play. Hockey calgary will comply with the official playing rules of hockey canada and hockey alberta except as amplified by the community, female, elite and recreational hockey rules, which follow. They shall also keep a correct record of all penalties assessed, stating the names and numbers of the penalized players, the duration of the penalty, the infraction, and the time when the. Special resolution a resolution passed in a general meeting by a. Playing rules the rules that govern the game of hockey in canada, as set out in the official playing rules book of hockey canada and any additional rules approved by the society, as amended from time to time, k.
English introduction fair play initiative hockey canada offices life members message from the hockey canada board of directors referee signals glossary supplementary discipline section 1 playing area section 2 teams section 3 equipment section 4 types of penalties section 5 officials section 6 physical fouls. Chairman where the word chairman is used in the foregoing, it shall refer to the chairman of carha hockey or his duly appointed representative for games under the jurisdiction of. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including. Hockey canada off ice officials manual peterborough hockey. Regulations the regulations of the society, as amended from time to time, l. Open palm of the nonwhistle hand, with fingers together, comes across body on to the opposite shoulder. The official rules of ice hockey paperback november 1, 1997 by usa hockey author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. If an official rules an opposing player could have played the puck before it crossed the red goal line.
O understand the order of occurrence procedures rule 38d. Jun 14, 2018 every two years, hockey canada makes changes to the rule book after asking minor hockey associations from across the country what can be done to make the game even better. The hockey canada rulebook provides indepth explanation and examples of all rules governing hockey in canada. This little book is the official hockey canada rule book and it contains all the rules that any hockey player playing in a sanctioned league in canada must abide by. December 1 game assessments for all junior and male senior league games to be paid. The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf competitions, olympic competitions and qualifications thereto and all other international games as established by the iihf and as defined by iihf bylaw 0. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. American hockey league official rules 20182019 ii the american hockey league is proud of all the nhl officials who. Below you can download the rules for each format of the game. The carha hockey rule book has been written to ensure safety and fair play on the ice, while possessing an ongoing devotion to demonstrating sportsmanship. Adult recreational hockey in canada is played by men and women from coast to coast. O understand the coincident majormatch penalty rule and examples contained in the hockey canada rule book.
As a result of hockey canadas focus on fair play and. Official playing rules book of hockey canada and any additional rules approved by the society, as amended from time to time, k. The purpose of this memo is to clarify the expectations of such, so that our officials can exercise. The playing rules of hockey canada are published in a separate booklet and may be obtained from the executive director of any hockey canada member, from any office of hockey canada or from hockey canadas web site. Within this publication the alternating of gender in grammar is utilized. American hockey league official rules 20182019 ii the american hockey league is proud of all the nhl officials who have developed their skills in the ahl. Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. Powered by goalline canadian ball hockey association. The case book entries are an important reference for referees, players, coaches and hockey executives. An official may waive off the icing call if he deems it was an attempted pass. 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.
Hockey canada officiating program hockey eastern ontario. Only four new rules changes made by hockey canada for 2018. A player who s lew foots an opponent shall be assessed a double minor penalty and a game misconduct if he is standing still while committing the foul. Hockey canadas website offers excellent information for officials. Official rule b official rule booookk carha hockey.
The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. The hockey canada officiating program sometimes abbreviated hcop or less commonly chop is the governing body for onice officials for all ice hockey games played under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. Chairman where the word chairman is used in the rule book, it shall refer to the chairman of carha hockey or his duly. Sep 19, 2019 the nhl rulebook has been updated for the 201920 season. Hockey canada officiating program rule book case book 20202022. Branches or leagues choosing to play outside these. The role of the official is to enforce the rules of the game and in doing so shall have full authority over all participants. Resources rules game play rules for 3on3 and 4on4 hockey game play graphics for officials 20202022 hockey canada rulebookcasebook new.
For our national events, fhc will follow the fih rules and any rule changes that come into effect for 2019. From runofthemill rules to obscure situations, the app is easy. From runofthemill rules to obscure situations, the app is easy to navigate and. Hockey canada and usa hockeys rule books differ primarily in technical matters such as the severity of penalties handed out for various fouls. Constitution bylaws and regulations 20150421 bc hockey. American hockey league official rules 20192020 iii american hockey league official rules 20192020 ii the american hockey league is proud of all the nhl officials who have developed their skills in the ahl.
Hockey canada rule book on the app store app store apple. The referee may not change his decision, or that of any other official, after the resumption of play following the rendering of the original decision. They provide guidance and information about how the playing rules are to be applied in. December 1 all male junior teams must reduce roster to not more than 25.
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. By reading it, i simply learn what i am not allowed to do and what i am allowed to do. The ohf bylaws, regulations and playing regulations were officially updated march 2020. Official rule book of hockey canada mission statement we dedicate ourselves to the advancement of amateur hockey for all individuals, through progressive leadership, by ensuring meaningful opportunities and enjoyable experiences in a safe sportsmanlike environment. The hockey canada rulebook provides indepth explanation and examples of all rules governing hockey in canada the hockey canada officiating program guides the development and utilization of. Ice hockey rules explained ice hockey 101 chicago wolves. Have the entire hockey canada rule book with your wherever you go. Should the player be moving skating or if any injury results from the infraction, the player shall be assessed a match penalty. 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. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for player s, coach es, referees, parents and fans. This publication includes hockey canada playing rules along with situations cases related to the official rules. The official scorer shall enter on the official game report a correct record of the goals scored, by whom they were scored and to whom assists, if any, are to be credited. The playing rules of hockey canada are published in a separate booklet and may be obtained from the executive director of any hockey canada member, from any office.
The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf competitions, olympic competitions and qualifications thereto and all other international games as established by. Outdoor hockey 11 aside get the interactive fih rules of hockey app now. Also, in some leagues the penalty progression is different for players and team officials for example, in the usa hockey rulebook players get a minor for their first. This code binds all cbha officials, players, coaches, fans and associates to a standard of conduct that promotes respect and dignity towards all individuals.
Shandor alphonso marc joanette kendrick nicholson derek amell trent knorr dan ohalloran steve barton brad kovachik dan orourke. Air hockey rules official rules of air hockey bubble. A player who slew foots an opponent shall be assessed a double minor penalty and a game misconduct if he is standing still while committing the foul. The rules themselves have evolved directly from the first organized indoor ice hockey game in montreal in 1875, updated by subsequent leagues up to 1917, when the league adopted the existing national hockey association set of rules. National hockey league official rules 20092010 1 section 1 playing area rule 1 rink 1. The hockey canada officiating program ensures the game has skilled, knowledgeable and dedicated referees and linesmen to administer the rules of the game. Handbook rules and regulations ohf ontario hockey federation. They provide guidance and information about how the playing rules are to be applied in various situations, and clarify misunderstandings. You require adobe acrobat reader which is free and can be downloaded here. Updated with the most recently approved rules and regulations. They shall also keep a correct record of all penalties assessed, stating the names and numbers of the penalized players, the duration of the.
Rick morphew named hockey canada officiating award winner. Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. It also creates structure for the game so there is a standard for things like who gets the first puck, how many points wins a game and a way to define fouls. The duties of office officials, as well as instructions to them appear in the hockey canada rule book. You can order a hard copy if you prefer by clicking here. If you are interested in doning the stripes and becoming an official you can click here to learn more. The duties of office officials as well as instructions to these people appear in the. Whenever the whistle blows to stop play, both linespersons shall immediately skate to the location of the incident that caused the stoppage of play. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization. Rule changes for the 20182019 season were made during the annual general meeting of hockey canada in ottawa back in november. From runofthemill rules to obscure situations, the app is easy to navigate and perfect for officials and coaches who want to make sure the game is played the right way. American hockey league official rules 20192020 ii american hockey league official rules 20192020 ii the american hockey league is proud of all the nhl officials who have developed their skills in the ahl. The rules are one of the two standard sets of ice hockey rules in the world. Wherever the word captain appears in the rule book, it defines those players who have been designated as captain or alternate captain on the official game report.
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