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. Hockey calgary is a volunteer driven organization that has been dedicated to helping young hockey players since 1949. Official case rule book of hockey canada the illustrations and text used in this publication are the exclusive of hockey canada. As a result of hockey canada s focus on fair play and improved communication between officials, coaches and players, hockey canada has implemented the following process. 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. Please note that the sections are listed according to order in the handbook. Need to get a rule refresher or want to expand your knowledge of the game. Before a rule is amended or a new rule adopted, the proposal is carefullyconsidered by the rules committee composed of knowledgeable,experienced lumbermen. The montreal hockey league is an adult hockey league operating in the west island of montreal. Scheduling the scheduling of games will be done in may for the following year at the annual c. The action of hitting an opponent with a stick while holding the stick with one or both hands. These changes will go into effect starting with the 201718 playing season through the 202021 playing. The masculine gender is used as a neutral gender with the sole intent of simplifying the text.
I mean, i really enjoyed playing ea sports nhl, so i was bound to love the real thing. Official rule book the rules shall be those published by the hockey canada along with the c. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games. Hockey canada rules define the majority of the amateur games played in canada. Below is information on where these programs can be found, what is involved in terms of approximate costs, number of games and programming. Alliance hockey, through their member association, offers recreational hockey for first time participants. Hockey calgary is the largest minor hockey association in alberta and one of the largest and fastest growing in north america. In all games, the officials shall approach each bench and meet the coaches. Kay whitmore explains the changes in the rule book as far as the size of goaltenders pads. These will formally come into effect for international hockey from 1st january 2017, with national associations free to choose the date. Alliance manual of operations minor hockey alliance of. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization.
Local area college club teams including university of rochester, rit, and more. For our national events, fhc will follow the fih rules and any rule changes that come into effect. Hockey canada is the national governing body for hockey in canada, working with its member branches and local minor hockey associations to grow the game at all levels, including minor hockey and canadas national teams. Players and teams agree to the terms and conditions that are set forth by the league and abide by hockey canada s rule book. The spino rama type move where the player completes a 360 degree turn as he approaches the goal, shall be permitted as this involves continuous motion. Pm 62 the hockey canada officiating program end zone positioning system consists. A copy of the rulebook is distributed to each team at the start of each year.
Ca official caserule book quebec bell centre 1275 stantoine street w. Important details on age classifications, registration fees, rosters and tournaments. The iihf, amateur and nhl rules evolved separately from amateur and professional canadian ice hockey rules of the early 1900s. Hockey canada rules book here a fast link to to hockey canada rules books, a nice read for any one who want to become referee. Our chapter of nihoa provides officials for three different local hockey leagues, including. Roundrobin pools, followed by singleelimination matches. Shorthanded means that a team is below the numerical strength of its op ponent on the ice. Use the search bar above or click on sections to navigate the vast hockey resources including rules, descriptions, casebook examples and videos. You are searching for clinics within the hockey organization identified here and its associations. Once the puck is dropped, however, teammates from both teams can enter this area to assist in controlling the.
Have the entire hockey canada rule book with your wherever you go. The official website of hockey canada minor hockey, team. Oct 05, 2012 2012 20 official rules of the nhl national hockey league on. Clinic selection please select the type of clinic for which you would like to signup a participant by selecting the desired clinic category. The referees case book rule combination is up to date as of may 2008 and will. Based on recommendations made by the fih rules committee, the international hockey federation fih has released the rules of hockey 2017. The officials rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. 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 would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The spinorama type move where the player completes a 360 degree turn as he approaches the goal, shall be permitted as this involves continuous motion. Sep 22, 2016 hockey calgary is a volunteer driven organization that has been dedicated to helping young hockey players since 1949. Hockey canada controls a vast majority of ice hockey in canada, with a few exceptions. Download the rule book or the free hockey canada rule book app for android and ios devices.
This quiz should test you knowledge of the hockey canada rules for the 20072008 season. General resources fhc umpire handbook 293 kb fhc officials code of conduct 29. 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. Sep 11, 2014 the spino rama move, as described in section 24. The nhls rule book is the basis for the rule books of most north american professional leagues. Boys hockey 201415 1 hockey 201415 last update june 10, 2014 1.
Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. For the years 20102014 the iihf rule book is valid. The current cbha regulations are subject to change at each general meeting of provincial presidents. 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.
Printed in canada first published in canada 1914 by hockey canada, 801 king edward avenue drive, suite n204, ottawa, ontario, kin 6n5 isbn 1896325459 60th edition 2003 ce document est aussi disponible en francais hockey canada official rule book 1. The 20192020 minnesota hockey handbook is available via the links below. There are two seasons of operations, winter and summer with multiple divisions based on team caliber. The faceoff circle at center ice is where the puck is put in play dropping the puck by the referee at the start of each period and after a goal is scored. Oct 01, 2009 back in 2010, i thought id try and get in to ice hockey.
Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. Rule 15 rule 35 table of contents national hockey league official rules 20152016 vii section 1 playing area. Back in 2010, i thought id try and get in to ice hockey. During the dropping of the puck, only one player from each team may be in the center ice circle. 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. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of the current usa hockey rulebook. Referees case bookrule combination hockey nova scotia. The handbook is broken into sections to make the file sizes smaller.
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