Steve horgan, director of umpiring for usa field hockey conducts an outdoor and an indoor rules briefing annually. The iihf rule book has more than 100 pages and it describes all details of the ice hockey see the iihf rule book in the pdf format. We update our rulebook every two years so its worth checking you have the latest version. Fih rules of indoor hockey 2017 changes highlighted. News, regulations, events and results, coaching, umpire and medical information. Fih rules of hockey outdoor rule changes to be implemented from 1 september 2010 following the announcement that the board of england hockey have approved the early introduction of the new 201112 rules of hockey outdoor, members need to be aware of the following changes. They are available for worldwide adoption and effective at international level from 1st january 2015.
The rules of hockey and fih tournament regulations apply to all. As with soccer, the basic principle of field hockey is goal scoring. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including. The fih published the new rules of outdoor hockey in december. The hockey canada rule book app brings every rule to your mobile device. The player taking the free push may use a selfpass. New rules of outdoor hockey published england hockey.
Field hockey goalkeeping course added to nfhs learning center. Gryphon hockey decreasing the bow to pass new fih rule. The fih introduced competitive tournaments in 1974, forcing the. The fih will be promoting beach hockey as a complementary version of the sport to traditional 11aside hockey, indoor hockey and hockey5s. Participants in indoor hockey must be aware of the rules of. The rules of hockey apply to all levels of the game, and are effective from 1 january 2017 at international level. New fih rules of hockey free hit field hockey canada. Field hockey rules committee welcomes new members 20182019. The officials rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Works in cooperation with both the national and continental organizations. If you continue without changing your settings well assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the fih website. International hockey federation fih is the international governing body of field 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. Application of the rules of hockey in england for the 201920. Richard sennott 1900 merivale road, suite 204, nepean, on, k2g 4n4 hockey quebec president. For added safety, hockey gloves and helmets are recommended, and in fact are mandatory for play in our member leagues. The best team of the season having accumulated the highest number of points at the end of the league is crowned champion and receives the fih hockey pro league trophy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The fih hockey pro league is the annual global league involving hockeys best national teams in the world, men and women. Associations nfhs is the national governing body of high school sports. Sportspectator guides were created to fill the educational needs of the novice fan. To view the entire official document from usa hockey click here. Fih rules of indoor hockey 2017 changes highlighted 1. Interesting facts and sports stories sports trivia 1 bill oneill. Changes include own goal and more august 30th, 2012 the fih has published its 20 edition of the outdoor hockey rulebook, which is now available to read and download on the fih website rules page.
All outdoor rule modification, amendments or adjustments will be posted below. The fih tournament regulations which have been incorporated into the rules of hockey for 2015 are breaking at a penalty corner, the two minute green card and the use of the stick above the shoulder. This official document contains many changes across nearly every section of the rule book. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to hockey rules and regulations first. This follows a recommendation from the fih athletes committee who thought that there should be a consistent approach between outdoor and indoor. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. There are a number of changes to the outdoor rules which are marked with a vertical line in the margin of the rule book document which included more detail on the changes listed. Please see the official rule and resources book of usa hockey and the north american 3 hockey league na3hl.
The referees case bookrule combination is up to date as of may 2010 and will take effect at the beginning of the 201011 hockey season. Referees case bookrule combination hockey nova scotia. Rules book, a loud and distinctive whistle, a stop watch. The rules are issued by the hockey rules board under. Official online rule and resources book the junior hockey supplement discipline outlines the what the disciplinary actions are for a variety of penalties. The next rules of hockey will take affect from 1 may 2009 and the full set of rules will be published as soon as possible. Rules of indoor hockey based on a recommendation from the fih rules committee, the fih executive board has agreed a change to the rules of indoor hockey, to take place with immediate effect. Fih rule changes 2010 the international hockey federation fih released the revised free hit rules because of the great interest in them. Alliance manual of operations minor hockey alliance of. Established in september of 2001, socal street hockey launched with one simple goal. Based on recommendations made by the fih rules committee, the international hockey federation fih has released the rules of hockey 2017. Rules of hockey including explanations effective from 1.
The only player on the field who is allowed to use their feet and hands as well as their stick is the goalkeeper. No equipment or items, such as helmets, face masks, hand protectors, towels, water bottles etc. New rules of outdoor hockey published by the federation of international hockey will be implemented by england hockey at national level with effect from 1 august 2017. Please find below the text of the revised free hit rules. The 2019 edition of the rulebook, which comes into effect on january. No participant may participate in an fih world level event tournament until heshe. These will formally come into effect for international hockey from 1st january 2017, with national associations free to choose the date. A how to for decreasing the bow of a stick to pass the new fih rule. Field hockey rules committee meeting proposed rules changes. One of these relates to attacking free pushes within three metres of the edge of the line. Whilst that is the most significant rule change, several others will also come into effect on 1 january 2016. Field hockey rules of the game the official site of the.
This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of. The players are divided into two teams with each attempting to get a ball into the others goal. For the years 20102014 the iihf rule book is valid. Field hockey canada encourages our member clubs, teams, and officials to begin experimenting with. There have been no major changes to the current rules written in 2015 and the new changes will go live from 1st january 2017. The hockey canada network app is the premier resource for hockey drills, skills and learning resources. Also known as ball hockey andor dek hockey, the sport of street hockey was first made popular on the east coast and in canada. Fih releases new rules of hockey field hockey canada. 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.
The fih believes hockey is enjoyable to play, officiate in and watch. The 20172021 usa hockey youthadult rule changes that you. 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. Penalties for boarding, checking from behind increase in high schoo. 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. Its rule books are not offered online, but can be purchased from the. It is important to note that national associations have discretion to decide the date of their implementation at national level. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Alliance hockey, through their member association, offers recreational hockey for first time participants. Fih code of conduct, fih antidoping rules, fih image rights policy and fih anticorruption regulations acknowledgment and agreement notes. I have no observations on the change to the rule about breaking at a penalty corner, except that, as in the previous rule, attackers who break. Fih has today published the latest rules of hockey agreed at the executive board meeting at the fih congress on 30th october 2014.
The indoor rules of hockey and fih tournament regulations. The hockey canada concussion awareness app brings head safety info to your. International hockey federation rue du valentin 61 ch1004 lausanne, switzerland tel. The option to purchase a usa field hockey outdoor andor indoor rule book can be found below. The rules of paraid hockey are below, together with a short version of these rules. Avenue des arts 1 bte 5 b1210 brussels belgium phone. The rules of hockey apply to all levels of the game, and are effectivefrom 1january 2019at international level. National field hockey coach of the year 201718 criteria for completing penalty corner among 2019 field hockey rule. These are all marked with a vertical line in the margin of the rule book. The 20172021 rule change summary that we have all been waiting for has just been released.
The object of the game quite simply is to strike the ball with the hockey stick and knock it into the opponents hockey net 6 feet wide x 4 feet high, 1. It has been launched with a view to replace printed rule books previously distributed from. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. New fih rules of hockey free hit february 26, 2009 the international hockey federation fih has released the revised free hit rules because of the great interest in them. The app, which will be constantly updated to reflect approved rule and regulations amendments, also includes helpful quizzes to help users learn about the rules that govern the game of hockey. There are 11 players on a team made up of a goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and attackers. Many of the items listed in the usa hockey summary are simple clerical changes that are not explained in detail. Rule 15 rule 35 table of contents national hockey league official rules 20152016 vii section 1 playing area.
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