There are three cards that can be awarded green, yellow and red card. Checking from behind occurs when a check is delivered to a player directly from behind, or diagonally from behind. The minor 2 min version is a mild act of attacking a man from behind into the boards while in a defenseless position. This publication combines hockey canada official rule book with situations cases related to the official rules. Download the rule book or our free hockey canada rule book app for android or ios devices. As of september 20 there will be no more bodychecking in canadian peewee hockey under age division. Minimum suspension list and penalty codes minor hockey. This includes body checking or pushing an opponent from behind in open ice or directly into the boards or goal frame. Earlier this year, usa hockey solicited feedback on changes to its rule book you submitted.
Fighting in ice hockey is an established tradition of the sport in north america, with a long history that involves many levels of amateur and professional play and includes some notable individual fights. The new rule will be in effect immediately, beginning with the start of the 201112 season. The penalty goes into the books as a 10minute penalty, but the team can. The area consists of a centered, symmetrical trapezoid. 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. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. The member partner may establish a set number of games that may not be lower than 2 games which is in compliance with the hockey canada minimum suspension list for gross misconducts assessed under. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including. Unless immediate substitution is permitted under the coincidental minor penalty rule 402f, when a player receives a minor penalty plus a misconduct or game. Make sure when a game misconduct has been assessed that the right rule. The iihf, amateur and nhl rules evolved separately from amateur and professional canadian ice hockey rules of the early 1900s. There are no illegal curves for player sticks for inline hockey. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. 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.
The green card is the least severe of all, it serves as a warning to players and a reminder not to break the rules. Fighting may be performed by enforcers, or goons french. The referees case bookrule combination is up to date as of may 2008 and will take effect at the beginning of the 200809 hockey season. Manual of operations ontario minor hockey association. Need to get a rule refresher or want to expand your knowledge of the game. The nhls rule book is the basis for the rule books of most north american professional leagues. Players who are checked from behind in this area and who then crash into the boards may be at high risk. Checking from behind has been around since hockey has been played on ponds but not until. Hockey rules and penalties are tailored for the league, with national hockey league. If the defending team sends the ball past center, the zone is reset to the blue line and their opponent must regain it as explained above. National hockey league official rules 20152016 ii 201 no. Checking from behind standard explained checking from behind standard explained skip navigation sign in. Checking from behind usa hockey officiating rulebook.
Hockey calgary is the largest minor hockey association in alberta and one of the largest and fastest growing in north america. 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. This rule was created to protect the health and future career of nhl players. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup playoffs logo, the stanley cup final logo, center. 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. Rule 404 misconduct penalties usa hockey mobile rulebook. As always, rule 28 supplementary discipline lies in wait should the nhl decide. The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games. Foreword this hockey rule book has been compiled and. However, this penalty is still in effect in canadian hockey.
Approved at the hockey canada annual general meeting in calgary, alta. 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. Referees case book rule combination 20182020 hockey canada. Physical fouls 2 checking from behind, clipping, and elbowing.
We all recognize that checking from behind has been part of the game of hockey. Each participant is insured through hockey canada ice hockey seems like a rough sport what are the chances of my son or daughter getting injured. Rule 41 boarding rule 42 charging rule 43 checking from behind. Bodychecking and boarding, rule 605 broken stick, rule 606 charging and checking from behind, rule 607 crosschecking and buttending, rule 608 deliberate injury of opponents and headbutting, rule. Similar to many other sports, a player who breaches the rule of the game can be shown a card by the umpire.
Referees case book rule combination 20122014 bc hockey. The carha hockey rule book has been written to ensure safety and fair play on the ice, while. The checking from behind cfb rule was introduced because people saw a. Inline hockey official rule book reprint september 2010august 2011 new zealand inline hockey. The first use of a puck instead of a ball was recorded at kingston harbour, ontario, canada, in 1860. During the 200405 ahl season, an experimental rule was implemented for the first seven weeks of the season.
The officials rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Ca official caserule book fair play initiative as a result of hockey canadas focus on fair play and improved communication between officials, coaches and players, hockey canada has implemented the following process. The official national hockey league web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics. By contrast, in this rule for checking from behind, the rules explicitly state that if a. Rule 608 checking from behind note checking from behind occurs when a check is delivered to a player directly from behind, or diagonally from behind. Alliance recreational hockey has a rule where there is no body checking. This additional area behind the goal line is officially referred to as the goaltender trap zone, but is more frequently called the trapezoid in reference to its shape. There is no accruement suspension for elbowing the way there is for rule 41 charging or rule 43 checking from behind.
Proposed rule changes for usa hockey scouting the refs. There are so many opinions that exist, for and against body checking at all levels. Checking from behind is senseless and extremely dangerous. All outdoor rule modification, amendments or adjustments will be posted below. New app can be used without an internet connection for moments when you need to look up a rule but are in one of those referee locker rooms with no wifi signal. Hockey calgary is a volunteer driven organization that has been dedicated to helping young hockey players since 1949. The official rules of inline hockey amateur athletic union. Junior b rules supplement 20162017 junior b rules supplement 20162017 season. Playing rules of hockey canada are published in a separate booklet and may be obtained from the executive director of any hockey canada brach, from any office of hockey canada or from hockey canada s website. The attacking team will then have half of the entire playing surface within which to control the ball, from behind the opponents goal to the center line of the area. Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. Get your hockey canada rule book app to educate yourself as a parent or a coach on what calls the officials are making during a game. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization. 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.
Hockey canada controls a vast majority of ice hockey in canada, with a few exceptions. Referees case bookrule combination hockey nova scotia. Hockey canada announces ban on bodychecking in peewee. Rule 608 checking from behind usa hockey mobile rulebook.
The onus is on the player delivering the check to not hit from behind. Extremely thorough and expertly detailed, this guide is the most valuable resource for referees, coaches, leagues. All gross misconducts listed as indefinite must be dealt with by the member partner president in accordance to hockey canada rule 4. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams.
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. A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for an infringement of the rules. Alliance manual of operations minimum suspension list. There are also differences between leagues in the united states, canada, and. If he catches it and skates with it, either to avoid a check or to gain a territorial. Rule 608 checking from behind usa hockey officiating. Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. 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.
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