Click the tabs below to find content related to usa hockey playing rules, officiating education, local. Usa hockey names hockey club fairbanks model association the youth hockey club becomes the first model association in alaska. Basic field hockey rules page 2 of 4 fouls advancing advancing the ball by any means other than the stick. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. National collegiate roller hockey association 20042005 rule book. They are body contact where body checking is prohibited and body checking where a legal body check is permissable. The ball is placed on the sideline where it went out of bounds.
Usa hockey announced today that hockey club fairbanks has earned designation as a usa hockey model association, becoming the first model association from alaska and increasing the total number nationwide to 25. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Basic field hockey rules page 3 of 4 sideins a sidein is awarded when the ball goes out of bounds over a sideline. The referees case book rule combination is up to date as of may 2012 and will take effect at the beginning of the 2012 hockey season.
Usa hockey will also continue to emphasize the body checking standard of play and rule emphasis adopted in 2011 as part of its effort to create a safe environment for all participants. All games will be played under usa hockey and alaska state. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. All coaches must have current usa hockey certification and the corresponding online agespecific module to participate in the district and national championships. Basic level officials manual provided by usa hockey. Usa hockey provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in america. Rule 604 body checking usa hockey officiating rulebook. In case of a conflict between the usa hockey and uphl rules, the latter will. This document is a brief summary of playing rule changes and does not reflect the actual language used in the official rules. Fighting is an established tradition in north american ice hockey, with a long history that. Ice hockey rules explained ice hockey 101 chicago wolves.
Rule 401 penalties usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile. This rule book is reprinted under the authority of the fih and conforms to all current information available at the. Below you can find the complete book in the pdf format. The official scorer shall secure the names of the captain and designated alternates from the manager or coach of each team and will indicate each by placing the letter c or a opposite their names on the scoresheet. Section six playing rules usa hockey officiating rulebook. The open book exam is a teaching tool used to encourage all officials to improve knowledge of usa hockey playing rules and interpretations. Usa hockey rule book with any exceptions or clarifications defined below. Usa hockey rulebook change summary 202017 usa hockey rulebook change summary including zero tolerance policy adobe pdf file. Please see the official rule and resources book of usa hockey and the. In addition to the usa hockey rule book, officials may access the rules online, download a pdf copy, or download the usa hockey rule book app at their mobile device app store. Ca hockey canada playing rules 20202022 iii hockey canada playing rules hockey canada offices hockeycanada. All games will be played under usa hockey and alaska.
This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any. In addition to the usa hockey rule book, officials may access the rules online, download a pdf copy, or download the usa hockey rule book. The 20202021 minnesota hockey handbook is available via the links below. The impact of body checking on youth ice hockey injuries.
The organization of usa roller inline hockey programs in the united states of america is conducted under the program identification and logo of usa roller sports, which is the national governing body for roller inline hockey in the united states under the auspices of the usa olympic committee. Usa field hockey has established that the international. Rule 401 penalties usa hockey officiating rulebook. Please note that the sections are listed according to order in the handbook. Rules of the game download pdf order rules book rink diagram updates 202021 postseason play rules reminders. Rule 634 slashing usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site. Section 1 of this usa hockey district and national championship tournament guidebook this guidebook contains the usa hockey rules and regulations governing eligibility and qualification for the district and national championships as set forth in article ix of the usa hockey rules and. The goal of usa hockey is to promote a safe and positive playing environment for all. Dimensions of seats or benches, as required by the usa hockey rules, for the use of the players is. American hockey rule league book responsive online pdf. Triumph books 542 south dearborn street, suite 750 chicago, illinois 60605 3129393330 fax 3126633557 isbn. Shandor alphonso don henderson tim nowak derek amell marc joanette dan ohalloran steve barton trent knorr dan orourke devin berg brad kovachik bryan pancich. Rule 505 official scorer usa hockey officiating rulebook.
A 6 goal maximum differential is included under all conditions on goals scored for a team in any given game. Outdoor hockey 11 aside get the interactive fih rules of hockey app now. Ice hockey rules of the game the official site of the. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee. The purpose of this document is to provide a quick reference to the rule changes.
The goal of usa hockey is to promote a safe and positive playing environment for all participants while continuing to focus on skill development and enjoyment of. Make every possible attempt to provide everyone, at all skill levels, with a place to play. Use the search bar above or click on sections to navigate the vast hockey resources including rules, descriptions, casebook examples and videos. At the june, 2016 annual congress, the usa hockey board of directors approved the following changes to current rules and regulations. Usa hockey is excited to announce that the 201721 usa hockey playing rules are now available as a downloadable mobile app for all apple, android, and windows devices the usa hockey mobile rulebook features the current usa hockey playing rules, casebook interpretations, example videos, bookmarking, and notetaking tools. A hardcopy of the playing rules will be mailed to all new level 1 officials, and to all officials during rule change seasons. Note 2 for the purpose of this rule, usa hockey has identified two different categories of play.
American hockey rule league book responsive online. Follow usa hockey on twitter follow usa hockey on youtube this website is powered by sportsengines sports relationship management srm software, but is owned by and subject to the usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site privacy policy. 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 define the size of the hockey rink where a game is played, the playing and safety equipment, the game definition, including time of play and. Codes of conduct usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site. All coaches are expected and required to follow all usa hockey rules, including the helmet rule, during all pretournament and tournament events. Below you can download the rules for each format of the game. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. Between the 20082010 and 202015 seasons, overall injuries decreased by. All outdoor rule modification, amendments or adjustments will be posted below. The official rules of inline hockey usa roller sports.
Read and be familiar with the contents of the usa hockey annual guide and usa hockey s official playing rules. Consequently, usa hockey raised the minimum age at which body checking is permitted. Control of this document rests with the usa hockey board of directors, in conjunction with the usa hockey playing rules committee. Diagrams of equipment reproduced courtesy of usa hockey, inc. Nov 14, 2019 iihf rule book 2018 2022 the latest iihf rule book was published on 14 november 2019 and is valid until the 20212022 season. The hockey leagues shall follow the rules and code of conduct described in the. The 201920 combined report of action details all bylaw and rule changes approved through the past year may 4, 2019, through may 16, 2020 by the board of directors and governing council. The most recent nhl rulebook with updated rules for the current season and articles related to the leagues rules and their interpretations. Ice hockey 201415 and 2015 16 rules and interpretations 2012 and 2014 ice hockey rules and interpretations due september 2012 20102012 ice hockey rules 2 year publication. Figure skating rulebook, which was available on july 1. In the current nhl rulebook, the archaic reference to fisticuffs has been removed. Penalty shot note 1 when play is not actually in progress and an offense is committed by any player or team official, the same penalty shall apply as though play were actually in progress.
Hockey canada rules define the majority of the amateur games played in canada. In the usa hockey rule book, references are made to. For fouls on the team taking the sidein, the opposing team is awarded a free hit. Encourage coaches and officials to attend usa hockey clinics and advise your board members of the necessity for their training sessions. Please refer to the glossary for specific definitions of body contact and a body check. 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. For specific language related to each rule, please see the 201721 usa hockey official playing rules book. Shandor alphonso marc joanette kendrick nicholson derek amell trent knorr dan ohalloran steve barton brad kovachik dan orourke.
The officials rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of the current usa hockey rulebook. 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. Whereas specific rules and items may be lacking from the official ncrha rule book, default to the usa hockey inline 20032005 official rules. Click on the pdf document below to see the official na3hl hockey rules and. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. The sport is governed by several organizations including the international ice hockey federation iihf, the national hockey league nhl, hockey canada, usa hockey and others. Rule 634 slashing note slashing is the act of a player swinging his stick at an opponent, whether contact is made, or not. In this document is a official calendar, listing of conference office. Center 1775 bob johnson drive colorado springs, co 809064090. A contest between two separate, rostered, teams that uses one or more officials, is played under the applicable usa hockey official rules of ice hockey, and a time clock is used regardless of the length of the periods. The applicable changes will be incorporated in the 202021 u.
The official rules of inline hockey usa roller sports inline. Ice hockey rules define the parameters of the sport of ice 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. Any forceful chop with the stick on an opponents body or opponents stick, on or near the opponents hands, shall be considered slashing. The iihf, amateur and nhl rules evolved separately from amateur and professional canadian ice hockey rules of the early 1900s. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including.
Usa hockey unsportsmanlike conduct rules new interpretation of. The nhls rule book is the basis for the rule books of most north american professional leagues. Playing area 201415 official rules of inline hockey 9 rule rink1 1. The 2019 edition of the rulebook, which comes into effect on january 1st 2019, is available below, along with the previous 2017, 2015 version and amendment from february 16th 2016.
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