Cross checking is an infraction in the sport of ice hockey where a player checks an opponent by using the shaft of his or her stick with both hands. The rule is that if the puck is passed into the offensive zone by a team from their side of the red center ice line, and it is either not touched or could not be determined touchable before it passes behind the goal line in that teams offensive zone, then the puck has been iced. Hockey is an emotionally charged game and good officiating hinges on the referees ability to remain calm and in control at all times, especially during penalty situations. With the implementation of rules, prevention and awareness hockey canada will continue to decrease the number of concussions in the game. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of the current usa hockey rulebook. Where the word chairman is used in the rule book, it shall refer to the chairman of carha hockey or his duly appointed representative for games under the jurisdiction of carha hockey.
This rule was eliminated from the national hockey league and other north american professional leagues beginning in the 19992000 season. Checking from behind is senseless and extremely dangerous. 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. The member partner may establish a set number of games that may not be lower than 4 games which is in compliance with hockey canada rule 4. Youth hockey follows the usa hockey rules, but local youth leagues can make adjustments to fit their local needs as long as the changes dont affect the safety of players. Referees case bookrule combination hockey nova scotia. This quiz should test you knowledge of the hockey canada rules for the 20072008 season. Pm 417 a line change procedure is to be done by the referee, rule 42e the linesman shall, when request by the referee give their version of any incident that may have taken place. 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. Where a player who is about to be checked turns and, as a result, creates contact with the back, a penalty shall be assessed to the player delivering the check for checking from behind. Body checking is also prohibited in all non check adult classifications. This publication combines hockey canada official rule book with situations cases related to the official rules. In the nhl as well as other hockey leagues, checking is tough to call consistently as every.
O understand the coincident majormatch penalty rule and examples contained in the hockey canada rule book. Rules and regulations ontario hockey federation ontario. We all recognize that checking from behind has been part of the game of hockey. Hockey calgary has 20 member associations with over 14,300 players, 3,700 coaches, 1,200 officials and countless volunteers. Head contact a player cannot contact an opponent in the head, face or neck, including with the stick or any part of the players body or equipment. A local governing body may prohibit body checking in any classification. There is no accruement suspension for elbowing the way there is for rule 41 charging or rule 43 checking from behind. O understand the order of occurrence procedures rule 38d. The changes leading to a better minor hockey experience. If a player loses his helmet, facial protector, throat protector, or his. The discussion of this rule change began with a look into peewee 12u and squirt 10u levels of hockey.
Hockey as a sport is played in a selfcontained space. The offending team may not replace the player on the ice although there are. National hockey league official rules 20092010 1 section 1 playing area rule 1 rink 1. Body checking is also prohibited in all noncheck adult classifications. In the rules of the national hockey league, cross checking is defined in rule 59, while the international ice hockey federation rules define it in rule 127.
A team has only one goaltender dressed and he is injured during the course of the game. Referees case book rule combination 20182020 hockey canada. However, should the puck come to a complete stop at any time during the shot attempt, the shot shall be stopped and no goal will be the result. As only the ninth former player to referee in the nhl, paul stewarts refreshing style and unique perspective of the game makes him one of the most recognized personalities in hockey today. Body checking or pushing an opponent from behind directly into the boards or goal frame or in open ice. The rules of paraid hockey are below, together with a short version of these rules. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Officiating development contact list hockey canada free rule book app. The only player on the field who is allowed to use their feet and hands as well as their stick is the goalkeeper. Sep 12, 2014 the nhl rule book previously defined a spinorama as. The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games. The nhls rule book is the basis for the rule books of most north american professional leagues.
When fun gets lost in winning at all costs read more. Beginning in the 201112 season, usa hockey moved the age of legal body checking from 12u to 14u. Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. Have the entire hockey canada rule book with your wherever you go. The checking from behind cfb rule was introduced because people saw a need to protect hockey players from severe head, neck and back injuries the most severe consequence of these types of injuries being death or paralysis for life. Rule 42 of the nhl rulebook dictates that charging shall mean the actions of a player or goalkeeper who, as a result of distance traveled, shall violently check an opponent in any manner. A defenseless player is defined as one that has his back to the checking player, no longer has a play on the puck, or other. 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.
Be sure and check with your league and rule book regarding the in the crease rule. Penalties for boarding, checking from behind increase in high schoo. Penalties are called and enforced by the referee, or in some cases, the linesman. They provide guidance and information about how the playing rules are to be applied in various situations, and clarify misunderstandings. National hockey league official rules 20152016 ii 201 no. Rule 639 trippingclipping leg checking note 1 tripping is the act of placing a stick, knee, foot, arm, hand or elbow in such a manner that causes his opponent to lose balance or fall. During the penalty the player may not participate in play. Most penalties are enforced by sending the offending player to a penalty box for a set number of minutes. 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. Near each end of the rink there is a red goal line spanning the width of the ice. Rule 41 boarding rule 42 charging rule 43 checking from behind rule. The secret to the best hotel tournament experience.
In all games, the officials shall approach each bench and meet the coaches. Minimum suspension list and penalty codes, alliance manual of. Onice officials must be sensitive to all checks from behind that occur within the danger zone, which is the area approximately ten feet out from the boards. National hockey league official rules 20152016 iii 20152016 nhl officiating team referees linesmen jersey no. It is used to judge goals and icing calls new since the 200506 nhl season, after testing in the american hockey league, a trapezoid is marked behind each goalie net.
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. Beginning with the 198586 season, hockey canada introduced a rule to eliminate checking from behind. The case book entries are an important reference for referees, players, coaches and hockey executives. Hockey canada rule changes 20162018 hockey manitoba. Alliance manual of operations minimum suspension list and.
Play stops if the puck goes out of play, but all the action otherwise happens within a confined area defined by the ice. In amateur and international hockey, the goal crease is a half circle with radius of 6 ft 1. Apr 10, 2020 this is one of the two most misunderstood calls in hockey. Official case rule book of hockey canada the illustrations and text used in this publication are the exclusive of hockey canada. A charge may be the result of a check into the boards, into the goal frame or in open ice. Use the search bar above or click on sections to navigate the vast hockey resources including rules, descriptions, casebook examples and videos. There are 11 players on a team made up of a goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and attackers. All ohf regulations, rules and policies can be accessed through the ohf.
This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. The onus is on the player delivering the check to not hit from behind. For any questions or clarifications on any ohf regulations, rules or policies. A move where the player completes a 360degree turn as he approaches the goal which involves continuous motion. Alliance manual of operations minimum suspension list. North american media covered the event in a way that only provided a minimal amount of information to the public as to how and why the body checking rule was. Complaint process criminal records check insurance ohf appeal. 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. Rule 608 checking from behind usa hockey officiating. The iihf, amateur and nhl rules evolved separately from amateur and professional canadian ice hockey rules of the early 1900s. All match penalties listed as indefinite must be dealt with by the member partner president in accordance to hockey canada rule 4. For the uninitiated, hockey may seem like a chaotic, mad scramble with no seeming order. For the purposes of this rule, the crease extends vertically from the painted lines to the top of the goal frame. Subsequent minor cfb infractions during hockey calgary.
Checking from behind usa hockey officiating rulebook. Hockey canada rules define the majority of the amateur games played in canada. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. When an infraction of the rules calling for a penalty occurs during the play, the referee must follow the following procedures. Rule 604 body checking usa hockey officiating rulebook. Note 2 clipping is the act of deliberately leaving the feet or lowering the body for the purpose of making contact with the opponent at or below the knees.
The basic rules of hockey are simple and can be described in a few definitions. The checking from behind cfb rule was introduced because people saw a. This includes body checking or pushing an opponent from behind in open ice or directly into the boards or goal frame. The 19 biggest rule changes in nhl history fox sports. Give yourself an edge with these weekend hockey tournaments tips. 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. In our branch, an area of concern continues to be reporting procedures. Hockey alberta bylaws and regulations are published annually, and are designed to outline the policies and procedures that are used to oversee the operation of hockey in the province of alberta. International paralympic committee ice sledge hockey rules.
News now you know hockey canada rule book info elmvale. Approved at the hockey canada annual general meeting in calgary, alta. Through the new standard of the rules enforcement, our game will continue to allow the. The new rule will be in effect immediately, beginning with the start of the 201112 season. All other situations governing our hockey league will be regulated by the current hockey canada rule book. With league gms meeting this week to discuss some potential rule changes to implement in future nhl seasons, we take a look back at the most notable ones in league history that have shaped the. Checking in ice hockey is any one of a number of defensive techniques, aimed at disrupting an opponent with possession of the puck, or separating them from the puck entirely. At the 2006 hockey canada agm, a motion on the rules emphasis and standard of play was approved, including a focus on checking from behind, head checking, preventing the use of the stick to impede a players progress and reduce stick fouls. Coach of a team whose player is penalized under the. If you have any questions of how to fill out a game report, please contact your local refereeinchief, a senior official in your area, or any executive member. Manual of operations ontario minor hockey association. 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 fih will be promoting beach hockey as a complementary version of the sport to traditional 11aside hockey, indoor hockey and hockey5s. Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. The infraction may warrant any severity of penalty or combination of. There are no illegal curves for player sticks for inline hockey. Ice sledge hockey rules 20142018 international paralympic committee july 2014 ipc ice sledge hockey. The idea behind this study came after the body checking rule change was approved by a majority vote from the hockey canada board of directors in may 20. In the rules of the national hockey league, cross checking is defined in rule 59, while the international ice hockey federation rules define it in rule 127 while body checking is allowed, the use of the stick increases the risk of injury to an. Download the rule book or the free hockey canada rule book app for android and ios devices. A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for an infringement of the rules. Charging the act of taking more than two steps or strides to contact an opposing player. 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. Hockey calgary is the largest minor hockey association in alberta and one of the largest and fastest growing in north america. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization. Diagrams of equipment reproduced courtesy of usa hockey, inc.
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