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Official Rulebook
2006
SECTION ONE - THE RINK
Rule 101 Rink.
Rule 102 Dimensions of Rink
Rule 103 Goal Posts and Nets
Rule 104 Goal Crease and Goalkeeper’s Privil=
eged
Area
Rule 105 Division of Rink
Rule 106 Centre Face-Off Spot and Circle
Rule 107 High Zone Face-Off Spots and Circles
Rule 108 End Zone Face-Off Spots and Circles
Rule 109 Player Benches
Rule 110 Penalty Bench
Rule 111 Signal and Timing Devices.
SECTION TWO - TEAMS
Rule 201 Composition of Team
Rule 202 Captain of Team
Rule 203 Players in Uniform
Rule 204 Playing Lineup
Rule 205 Change of Players
Rule 206 Injured Players
SECTION THREE - EQUIPMENT
Rule 301 Sticks.
Rule 302 Skates.
Rule 303 Goalkeeper’s Equipment
Rule 304 Protective Equipment
Rule 305 Dangerous Equipment
Rule 306 Puck.
Rule 307 Uniforms
Rule 308 Equipment Measurement
SECTION FOUR - PENALTIES
Rule 401 Penalties
Rule 402 Minor Penalties
Rule 403 Major Penalties
Rule 404 Misconduct Penalties
Rule 405 Match Penalties
Rule 406 Penalty Shot
Rule 407 Goalkeeper Penalties
Rule 408 Delayed Penalties
Rule 409 Calling of Penalties
Rule 410 Supplementary Discipline
SECTION FIVE - OFFICIALS
Rule 501 Appointment of Officials
Rule 502 Referees
Rule 503
Other Duties by the R=
eferees
Rule 504 Goal Judges
Rule 505 Penalty Timekeeper
Rule 506 Official Scorer
Rule 507 Game Timekeeper
SECTION SIX - PLAYING RULES
Rule 601 Abuse of Officials and Other Misconduct
Rule 602 Adjustment to Clothing and Equipment
Rule 603 Attempt to Injure
Rule 604 Body-Checking and Boarding
Rule 605 Broken Stick
Rule 606 Charging and Checking From Behind
Rule 607 Cross-Checking and Butt-Ending
Rule 608 Deliberate Injury of Opponents and Head-B=
utting
Rule 609 Delaying the Game
Rule 610 Elbowing and Kneeing
Rule 611 Face-Offs
Rule 612 Falling on Puck
Rule 613 Fighting
Rule 614 Goals and Assists
Rule 615 Gross Misconduct ( Deleted)
Rule 616 Handling Puck with Hands
Rule 617 High Sticks
Rule 618 Holding an Opponent
Rule 619 Hooking.
Rule 620
Illegal Clearing (Icing)
Rule 621 Interference
Rule 622 Interference by Spectators
Rule 623 Kicking Player
Rule 624 Kicking Puck
Rule 625 Leaving Player or Penalty Benches
Rule 626 Off-Sides
Rule 627 Passes.
Rule 628 Puck Must be Kept in Motion
Rule 629 Puck or Player Out of Bounds or Unplayabl=
e
Rule 630 Puck/ Out of Sight and Illegal Puck/
Rule 631 Puck/ Striking Official
Rule 632 Refusing to Start Play
Rule 633 Slashing
Rule 634 Spearing
Rule 635 Start of Game and Periods.
Rule 636 Throwing Stick
Rule 637 Time of Match and Time-Outs
Rule 638 Tied Games
Rule 639 Tripping
Rule 640 Roughing
GLOSSARY..
(a) The game of “in-line
hockey” shall be played on wood, cement, asphalt or plastic surface =
known
as a “RINK”.
(b) The rink may be an outdoor, parti=
ally
enclosed or indoor facility.
(a) =
As
nearly as possible, the dimensions of the rink shall be 58m long and 30m w=
ide.
The minimum size for a rink shall be 40m long and 20m wide.
It
is recommended that the corners be uniformly rounded in the arc of a circle
with a radius of 7m minimum to 8.5m maximum.
(b) =
The
rink shall be surrounded by a permanent or temporary wall or fence known a=
s the
“BOARDS”, which shall extend not less than 20cm and not more than I .22m in he=
ight
above the playing surface. The =
ideal
height of the boards shall be I .08m. It is recommended that the kick plat=
e at
the bottom of the boards be yellow or light in colour.
The
boards shall be constructed in such a manner that the surface facing the
playing surface shall be smooth and free of any obstruction or object that could cause injury=
to
players. All doors giving access to the playing surface must swing =
away
from the playing surface.
It
is highly recommended that the entire rink, including players and penalty
benches, be enclosed with safety glass, fencing and/ or other protective screens designed to
separate players from spectators. All
gear used to hold such equipment in place shall be mounted on the boards o=
n the
side away from the playing surface.
(a)
The
goal posts and cross bar shall be painted red and all other exterior surfa=
ces
shall be painted white.
(b) &n=
bsp; Attached
to each goal frame shall be netting strong enough to withstand any shot by=
a
puck .
(c) =
A
minimum of 3.50m to a maximum of 4.50m from each end of the rink a red lin=
e 5cm
wide known as the
“GOAL LINE” shall be painted extending completely across the r=
ink
and continuing vertically up the side boards.
The
goal shall be centred on the goal line.
Play shall be st=
opped
at the discretion of the referees when the goal post has been displaced fr=
om
its normal position.
(a=
)
(b) The goal crease =
area
shall include all the space outlined by the semicircular crease lines
(including goal crease lines) and extending vertically 1.27 meters to the =
top
of the goal frame.
(c) =
The
goalkeeper’s “PRIVILEGED AREA” is an area bounded in the=
rear
by the end boards, in front by an imaginary line connecting the end zone face-off spots and on the =
sides
by imaginary lines extending perpendicular from the end boards to t=
he
end zone face off spots.
(a) =
The
playing surface shall be divided into two halves by a “CENTRE RED
LINE” 30cm wide, extending completely across the
rink and continuing vertically up the side boards.
(b) The centre=
red
line shall be considered to be a part of the zone in which the puck is loc=
ated.
(c) =
The
half of the playing surface in which the goal is situated shall be called =
the
“DEFENDING ZONE” of the team defending that goal. The half of=
the
playing surface furthest from the defending goal shall be known as =
the
“ATTACKING ZONE”.
(a) One 30cm d=
iameter
blue face-off spot shall be at the exact centre of the rink.
&nb=
sp; With this spot as a centre, a 4.50m radius
circle shall be marked with a red line 5cm wide. On both
sides of the circle there shall be two lines 60cm long, 5cm wide and I .20m
apart.
(a) =
Four
red face-off spots 60cm in diameter shall be marked on the surface 9.90m f=
rom
the end zone face-=
off
spots along an imaginary line connecting the end face-off spots. Within ea=
ch
face off spot drawn two paralle=
l lines
10cm from the top and bottom of the spot. The area within the two lines sh=
all
be painted red.
(a) In both ends and on both sides of each goal, red face=
-off
spots and circles shall be marked on the playing surface. The face-off spots shall be=
60cm in diameter. Within each face-o=
ff spot
drawn two parallel lines 10cm f=
rom the
top and bottom of the spot. The area within the two lines shall be painte<=
/span>d
red.
Wi=
th
this spot as a centre, a 4.50m radius circle shall be marked with a red li=
ne
5cm wide. On both sides of the circle there shall be two li=
nes
60cm long, 5cm wide and I .20m apart.
(b) =
The
End Zone face-off spots shall be located equidistant from the side boards =
and
6.l0m from each goal line. It is recomm=
ended
that there be a 13.50m distance between the End Zone face-off spots in
the same zone.
(a) =
Each
rink shall have seats or benches for the use of each team. Each player ben=
ch
shall have accom=
modations
for at least 10 people and shall be placed immediately alongside the playi=
ng
surface, as near as possible to the centre of the rink.
All doors opening to t=
he
playing surface shall swing away from the playing surface.
(b) None but p=
layers
in uniform, and Team Officials (up to a maximum of 6 shall be permitted to occupy the ben=
ch
area.
(c) During a g=
ame,
Coaches, Managers, and Trainers are restricted to the length of the player
benches.
(a) Each rink =
must be
provided with seats or benches to be used for the seating of a penalised
player, the Game
Timekeeper, and Official Scorer. The penalty bench must be separated from =
the
player’s benches, ideally on the opposite side of the rink.
(b) On the pla=
ying
surface immediately in front of the Penalty Timekeeper’s seat there =
shall
be marked in red a semicircle of 3m radius and 5cm wide
which shall be known as the Referees Crease.
(a) Each rink =
shall
be provided with some form of electrical clock for the purpose of keeping =
the spectators, players and=
Game
Officials accurately informed as to all time elements at all stages of th<=
/span>e
game, including the time remaining to be played.
Timing devices for both game time and penalty time sh=
all
show time remaining to be played or served.
(b) Each rink =
shall
be provided with a siren, or other suitable sound device to signify the en=
d of
playing time.
(c) Behind eac=
h goal
electric lights or similar devices shall be set up for the use of the Goal=
Judges.
A red light or other signal shall signify the scoring of a go=
al.
(a)=
A =
team
shall be composed of five players on the surface including the goalkeeper.=
No
team shall be allow=
ed to
start a game with less than five players. A maximum of 16 =
players
plus no more than 2 goalkeepers shall be permitted on any one team
roster.
(a) =
One
Captain and not more than two Alternate Captains shall be appointed by each team and only the Captain or Alternate Ca=
ptain
shall have the privilege of discussing with the Referee any matter relatin=
g
to the interpretation of rules which may arise during the course of a game=
.
&nb=
sp; =
b>The Captain shall wear the letter
“C”, and the Alte=
rnate
Captain the letter “A” approximately 8cm in height and in contrasting colour, in a consp=
icuous
position on the front of the jersey. If the letters are not worn, t=
he
privileges under this section will not be granted.
A complaint about a penalty is not a “matter relating to the
interpretation of rules” and a minor penalty shall be assessed to any =
Captain
or other player making such a complaint.
(b) =
The
Referee and Official Scorer shall be advised prior to the start of the gam=
e,
the names of the
Captain of the team and the designated alternate.
 =
;
(c) Any player, except a
goalkeeper, shall be entitled to be identified as the Captain.
No playing Coach or Manager shall be permit=
ted
to act as Captain
(d) Any
Captain or player who comes off the players’ bench and makes any pro=
test
or intervention with the Officials for any purpose shall be assessed a minor penalty=
for
Abuse of Officials.
(a) =
At
the beginning of each game the Manager or Coach of each team shall list na=
mes
and numbers of the playe=
rs and
goalkeepers who shall be eligible to play in the game. No change or additi=
on to
the roster shall be permitted once the game has commenced.
(b) =
Each
team shall be allowed one goalkeeper on the playing surface at one time. T=
he
goalkeeper may be remov=
ed and
another “player” substituted. Such substitute shall not be
permitted the privileges of the goalkeeper.
(c) =
It
is recommended that each tea=
m have
on its bench a substitute goalkeeper who shall=
be
fully dressed and equipped to play.
&nb=
sp; When
the substitute goalkeeper enters the game the position shall be taken with=
out
delay and no warm-up shall be permitted.
(d) =
Except
when all designated goalkeepers are incapacitated, no player on the playin=
g roster
in that game shall=
be
permitted to wear the equipment of the goalkeeper. If a team’s
goalkeeper(s) is unavailable to continue,
the team must immediately appoint a temporary goalkeeper or place an addit=
ional
skater on the playing surface w=
ith
none of the goalkeeper’s privileges. A goalkeeper may be substituted=
for
by another goalkeeper during play with full goalkeeper’s
privileges.
=
(e) =
If during a game a team can not place on the playing surface the number of
players in unifo=
rm
required under these rules because of penalties, injuries, etc., the Refer=
ees
have no alternative but to decl=
are
that the game shall be forfeited. The non-offending team shall be
declared the winner and the score of 5-0 shall be recorded, or if the
difference is greater than five (5) goals the score shall stand.
(a) =
Upon
a Referee’s signal prior to the start of the game and following any
stoppage of play, the Away Team shall promptly place a lineup on the playing surface ready to p=
lay
and no substitution shall be ma=
de from
that time until play has resumed. The Home Team may then make any desired
substitution which does not result in the delay of the game.
=
If
there is any undue delay by either team in changing lines, the Referee making =
span>the
signal shall order the offending team(s) to take their positions immediately and not permit =
line
changes.
&nb=
sp; When
a substitution has been made under the above rule, no additional substitut=
ion
may be made until play commences, except when a penalty is =
assessed.
(a) Play=
ers may
be changed at any time from the players’ bench, provided that the
changing players shall=
be
within an imaginary area limited by the length of the respective players=
8217;
bench and three metres from the boards and out of play before any c=
hange
is made.
&nb=
sp; If,
in the course of making a substitution, either player deliberately plays t=
he
puck while the retiring player is still on t=
he
playing surface, the infraction “Too Many Players” shall be
assessed.
&nb=
sp; If,
in the course of a substitution, either player is accidentally struck with=
the
puck, the play shall not be stopped and no penal=
ty
shall be assessed.
(b) =
A
goalkeeper may be substituted for by a player or goalkeeper at any time du=
ring
play. The goalkeeper must be within 3m of the players’ b=
ench
before the substitute may enter the playing surface.
&nb=
sp; For
a violation of this rule there shall be no time penalty to the team making=
the
premature substitution, but the ensuing face=
-off
shall take place at the centre face-off spot.
(c) =
A
player serving a penalty on the penalty bench, who is to be changed after =
the
penalty has been serve=
d, must
proceed at once by way of the playing surface before any change can be mad=
e.
For a violation of this rule, a bench minor penalty shall be assess=
ed.
 =
;
(d) Duri=
ng a
stoppage of play, other than a time-out,
a goalkeeper may not go to the players’ bench without the permission of a Referee unless t=
here is
a substitution by another player or goalkeeper. When a substitution is made under this rule, the replaced goalkeeper
shall not return to the playing surface
until play resumes, except that immediate re-entry into the game shall be
permitted when a penalty is assessed to either team.
=
For
a violation of this rule, a bench minor penalty shall be assessed.
 =
;
(e) For player c=
hanges
taking place during a stoppage of play, a Referee will assume the normal
position for t=
he
ensuing face-off. The Referees will then allow a five-second period during
which the visiting team may mak=
e a
player change. After this five-second period has elapsed, the Referee will
raise an arm to indicate that the visiting team may no longer make a
player change.
&nb=
sp;  =
; With
the arm still up, the Referees will allow a five-second period during whic=
h the
home team may make a
player change. After this five-second period has elapsed, the Referee will=
drop
the arm to indicate that the home team may no longer make a player
change.
=
If
a team attempts to make a player change after their allotted time period, =
the
Referees shall send the player(s) back to the player’s bench. For any subsequent infra=
ction
to this procedure at any time during the
course of the game, the Referees shall assess a Bench Minor Penalty to the
offending team. Any change of one to five players is considered to =
be a
line change under this rule.
(a) Wh=
en a
player, other than a goalkeeper, is injured or compelled to leave the play=
ing
surface during a
game, the player may retire from the game and be replaced immediately by a
substitute.
(b=
) Any
goalkeeper who sustains an injury or becomes ill must be ready to resume p=
lay
immediately or be repla=
ced by
a substitute goalkeeper. No additional time shall be allowed by the Refere=
es
for the purpose of enabling the
injured or ill goalkeeper to resume the position. The substitute goalkeeper
shall enter the game without delay and no warm-up shall be permitte=
d.
The substitute goalkeeper shall be subjec=
t to
the regular rules governing goalkeepers and shall be
entitled to the same privileges.
(c=
) Any
penalised player who has been injured, may proceed to the dressing room wi=
thout
going to penalty bench=
. The
penalised team shall immediately put a substitute player on the penalty be=
nch
to serve the entire penalty. The
penalised player who has been injured and has been replaced on the penalty=
bench
is not eligible to play until the penalty time has expired.
(d=
) When
a player is injured and cannot continue play or go to the players’ b=
ench,
play shall not be stopped until the injured player’s team has secured possession of the =
puck.
If the player’s team is in possession of the puck at the time of injury, play shall be stopped immediately
unless the team has a scoring opportunity.
In the case where it is obvious that a pl=
ayer
has sustained a serious injury, play shall be stopped
immediately.
(e=
) A
player, other than the goalkeeper, whose injury appears serious enough to
warrant a stoppage of play, may not participate
further in the game until the completion of the ensuing face-off.
(f=
) =
If
a player or goalkeeper is obviously bleeding, play shall be stopped immedi=
ately
and the injured player shall be ruled off the playing surface. Such player shall not be per=
mitted
to return to play until the bleeding has been stopped and the cut or
abrasion covered.
Likewise, any Official who is bleeding, s=
hall
not continue until the bleeding has been stopped and the
cut or abrasion covered.
<= o:p>
=
(g)  =
; When
play has been stopped due to an injured player, excluding the goalkeeper, =
the
injured playe=
r shall
leave the playing surface and may not return to the playing surface until =
after
play has been resumed. If the player r=
efuses
to leave the playing surface a Minor Penalty for delay of game shal=
l be
assessed.
(a) =
The
sticks shall be made of wood, carbon composite, graphite or aluminium mate=
rials
approved by the IIHF and must not have any projections
extending from the stick.
Adhesive tape of any c=
olour
may be wrapped around the stick at any place.
(b) No stick sha=
ll
exceed 163cm in length from t=
he heel
to the end of the shaft, nor more than 32cm
from the heel to the end of the blade.
The blade of the stick=
shall
not be less than 5cm nor more than 7.5cm in width at any point.
The curvature of the b=
lade
of the stick shall not exceed 1.5cm
(c) =
The
blade of the goalkeeper’s stick shall not exceed 9cm width at any po=
int
except at the heel where it shall not exceed 11.5cm. The length of the blade shall not exceed=
39cm
in length from the heel to the end of the blade.
The
widened portion of the goalkeeper’s stick extending up the shaft fro=
m the
blade shall not exceed more than 71cm from =
the
heel and shall not exceed 9cm in width.
(d) =
A
minor penalty shall be assessed to any player or goalkeeper who uses a sti=
ck
not conforming to the provisions of this r=
ule.
If=
a
goal is scored with an illegal stick, the proper penalty shall be assessed=
and
the goal shall be allowed.
(a)
All players and referees must wear in-line
skates of a design approved for inline hockey. Players and referees=
are permitted to wear=
skates
with up to 5-wheels, provided they are designed for in-line hockey.=
NZIHA prescribes that skates mu=
st have
their designed number of wheels in place.
<=
span
lang=3DEN-GB style=3D'font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Ro=
man";
color:blue'>
(b) =
The
use of speed skates or any skate so designed that it may cause injury, at =
the
discretion of the referee, is prohibited. The use of
quad skates is also prohibited.
&n=
bsp;
(a) =
With
the exception of skates and sticks, all the equipment worn by the goalkeep=
er
must be const=
ructed
solely for the protection of the head or body, and must not include any ga=
rment
or contrivance which would give the goalkeeper undue assistance in
keeping goal.
Abdominal aprons exten=
ding
down the thighs or the outside of the pants are prohibited.
(b) The
goalkeeper’s blocker glove shall not exceed 21cm in width nor 41cm in length at any point.
The
maximum length of a goalkeeper’s catching glove shall not exceed 41cm. The cuff shall no
For a violation of this
rule, a minor penalty shall be assessed.
(c) =
The
leg guards worn by goalkeepers shall not exceed 30.5cm
in extreme width when on the leg of the player.
=
span> =
<=
span
lang=3DEN-GB style=3D'font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Ro=
man";
color:black;letter-spacing:.1pt'>Goalkeepers are not permitted to use or h=
ave
an apron or plate attached to the bottom of the goalkeepers leg-guards covering the space be=
tween
the floor and the bottom of the goalkeepers leg-guards in front of =
the
skates.
For a violation of this
rule, a minor penalty shall be assessed.
(d)=
It is mandatory for all
goalkeepers to wear a helmet designed for hockey with
he=
lmet
strap properly fastened and a full face mask designed for hockey with a ch=
in
cup. All goalkeepers must wear chest protection.
=
Throat protection is mandatory (for Goalkeepers)
 =
;
NOTE: A helmet with built-in throat protection is
considered acceptable.
=
span> =
NOTE: Where a goalkeeper is found to be wearing or using an
illegal piece of equipment, the goalkeeper shall not be permitted to participate in the game until t=
he
illegal equipment has been corrected or removed.
<=
span
lang=3DEN-GB style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-famil=
y:Arial;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black'>
&nb=
sp; NO=
TE: Although some protective equipment is not
mandatory in all age classifications, it is strongly recommended that all players in all=
age
classifications properly wear an internal mouthpiece, a H.E.C.C.,
approved helmet and a H.E.C.C.,approved full face mask for all games and
practices.
(a) =
Each
participant is personally responsible to wear protective equipment for all
games, warm-ups and practices.
Re=
commended
equipment for all players is: hip pads, padded hockey pants, protective cu=
p or
pelvic prote=
ctor,
chest protection, shoulder pads and throat protection. Eye and full facial
protection is strongly recommended for all players.
&nb=
sp; Mandatory equipment for players over 18
years of age is: helmet designed for hockey with helmet strap properly fastened=
, elbow
pads, gloves designed for hockey and knee and shin protection . Players
19 and 20 years old must wear either full facial protection or half visor/=
half
cage.
=
Mandatory
equipment for players 18 years of age and under is: helmet designed for hockey with helmet strap properly fastened, face mask de=
signed
for hockey, elbow pads, gloves designed for hockey, knee and shin
protection.
Players in the category 18 years of age a=
nd
under must wear a full facemask in all competitions. Full facemask for pla=
yers
and goalkeepers face-head protectors must be constructed in such a way that neither the p=
uck nor
a stick blade might get through it.
&nb=
sp;  =
;
Internal
mouth guard is strongly recommended in all age grades.
All
Referees must wear a black helmet with designed for hockey with helmet str=
ap properly fastened, elbow pads and knee and shin protection.
Referees aged 20 and under must wear either a half visor or half cage.
Wh=
en a
player is wearing non-approved equipment (helmet, facial protection), or i=
s not
wearing the proper mandatory equipment, or is not wearing the equipment in=
a
manner for which it was intended, the player will be ruled off the playing
surface and will not be allowed to return until such equipment has been re=
placed
or corrected. The Referee will issue a warning to the offending team. For a
second violation by any player of the same team for the same offence previ=
ously
warned during the same game, the Referee shall assess a Bench Minor Penalt=
y to
the offending team.
(b)  =
; All
protective equipment, except gloves, head protection and goalkeepers
leg-guards, must be worn
entirely under the uniform. For a violation of the rule the player will be
ruled off the playing surface a=
nd a
warning will be issued by the Referee to the offending team. For a =
second violation by any player of the same t=
eam for
the same offence previously warned during the same game, the Referee
shall assess a Bench Minor Penalty to the offending team(c) Should the helmet of a player come off while play is in progress=
, the
player will not be permitted to
continue to participate in the play. As soon as the helmet has come off of=
a
player’s head while play is in p=
rogress
the player may not participate in the play in any manner and must return to his player’s=
bench
and be substituted for by another player, or, replace the helmet back on his head in the proper position and faste=
n it
correctly with the chin strap. =
Should the player continue to participate=
in
the play in any manner without his helmet, the
player will automatically be assessed a Minor Penalty.
Should the helmet and/or facial protector=
of a
goalkeeper come off while play is in progress,
the Referee must stop play.
If the action of removing the helmet and/=
or
facial protector of a goalkeeper is deemed by the Referee as a deliberate action by the goalke=
eper in
an attempt to stop the play, the Referee shall assess a Minor Penal=
ty
for Delay of Game to the offending goalkeeper.
NZ=
IHA
prescribes that due to the availability of helmets that appear to be desig=
ned
for In-Line Hockey but which=
are
clearly unsafe, the NZIHA require that helmets must comply with the HECC s=
afety
standards, or have been tested as safe for use in in-line hockey games by =
the
NZ Safety Standards Authority and have attached to the helmet the NZ Safety
Authorities authorisation.
=
8220;Cats
Eye” face cages may be worn by goalkeepers 19 years of age or older
provided that the goalkeeper has signed the NZIHA’s official waiver docum=
ent.
(a) =
The
use of pads or protectors made of metal or any other material that may cau=
se
injury to a player is prohibited.
The wearing of casts or
splints made of hard or unyielding materials is prohibited, even if padded=
.
El=
bow
pads which do not have a soft protective covering of sponge rubber or a si=
milar
material at least 1.5cm thick shall be considered
dangerous equipment.
(b) =
A
glove from which all or part of the palm has been removed or cut to permit=
the
use of the bare hand shall=
be
considered illegal equipment. A minor penalty shall be assessed to a player
wearing such a glove in play.
NZIHA
prescribes that the open ends of hollow shaft sticks =
must
be sealed to avoid a cutting edge.
A Minor penalty shall be assessed to any player found using an uncovered h=
ollow
shaft hockey stick.
(a) =
Pucks
shall be made of plastic or other material approved by the NZIHA. The puck
shall be approximately 2.54cm thick, and 7.62cm in diameter and shall weigh
between 105 and 185grams.
All players
participating in NZIHA games must be dressed in matching team uniforms.
<=
/b>  =
; &=
nbsp; &nb=
sp;  =
; &=
nbsp; &nb=
sp;  =
; &=
nbsp; &nb=
sp;
(a=
) Each playe=
r and
each goalkeeper listed in the line-up must wear an individual identifying
number at=
least 20cm in height on the back of the swea=
ter.
All numbers assigned must be whole numbers between 0-99. No two mem=
bers
of the same team shall be permitted to wear the same number.
(b) =
At
the discretion of the Referees, the Home Team shall change its jersey if t=
he
colours of the competing teams conflict.
(a) =
A
request for measurement of any equipment shall be limited to one request by
each team during the course of any stoppage of play.
(b) =
When
a formal complaint is made by the Captain of a team against the dimensions=
of any
stick, a Refere=
e shall
make the necessary measurement immediately. If the complaint is not sustai=
ned, a
bench minor penalty shall be assessed to the team requesting the measureme=
nt.
When a formal complaint=
is
made by the Captain of a team against the dimensions of any piece o=
f goalkeeper’s equi=
pment
and the measurement would cause any delay whatsoever, other than glove measurement, such measurement shall take pla=
ce at
the end of the first, second or third quarter or immediately in the fourth quarter or overtime. If the complaint is n=
ot
sustained, a bench minor penalty shall be assessed to the team
requesting the measurement.
(c) =
A
minor plus a misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player who refuse=
s to
surrender the stick or other piece of equipment for measureme=
nt
when requested to do so by a Referee.
(d) The Refere=
es may
measure any equipment used for the first time in the game.
(e) =
The
Referees shall assess a bench minor penalty to a team that requests a
measurement of equipment only for the purpose of delayin=
g the
game.
(f) No measurement shall be allo=
wed
during the stoppage of play following a goal being score
(a) &n=
bsp; Penalties
shall be actual playing time and shall be divided into the following class=
es:
1)&=
nbsp;
Minor Penalties
2)&= nbsp; Bench Minor Penalties<= o:p>
3)&=
nbsp;
Major Penalties
4)&=
nbsp;
Misconduct Penalties
5)&=
nbsp;
Match Penalties
6)&=
nbsp;
Penalty Shot
(b) &n=
bsp; 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.
(a=
) For a
‘MINOR PENALTY” the offending player, other than a goalkeeper,
shall be ruled off the playing surface for one and =
one
half minutes, during which ti=
me no
substitute shall be permitted.
If
running time is being played and a minor or bench minor penalty terminates,
allowing the team to have =
an
additional player on the playing surface, during a stoppage of play, the p=
layer
so penalised shall remain in the penalty bench until the ensuing
face-off is conducted.
(b=
) For a
“BENCH MINOR PENALTY” one player of the penalised team shall be
ruled off the playing surface for one and one half minutes, during which time no substitute
shall be permitted. Any non-pen=
alised
player, other than a goalkeeper, may be designated to serve the penalty by=
the
Coach or Manager and such player shall immediately serve the penalt=
y.
(c=
) If the opp=
osing
team scores a goal while a team is shorthanded by one or more minor or ben=
ch
minor penalties, the first of such penalties shall automatically
terminate.
=
8220;Shorthanded”
means that the team must be below the numerical strength of its opponents =
on the playing surface at the =
time
the goal is scored. The minor or bench minor which terminates automatically is the one which causes the te=
am to
be “shorthanded”. Thus, if an equal number of players from each team are serving an equal =
number
of minor penalties, neither team is “shorthanded”.
This rule shall also a=
pply
when a goal is scored on a penalty shot or an awarded goal.
(d=
) When the m=
inor
penalties of two players of the same team terminate at the same time, the
Captain of that =
team
shall designate to the Referee which of such players shall return to the
playing surface first and the Referee shall instruct the Penalty
Timekeeper accordingly.
(e=
) When a pla=
yer
receives a major penalty and a minor penalty at the same time, the major p=
enalty shall be served first b=
y the
penalised player except if the major penalties are coincident, in which
case the minor penalty shall be served first.
(f=
) When coinc=
ident
minor penalties are assessed to players of both teams, the penalised playe=
rs
shall take their place on the
penalty bench and such players shall not leave the penalty bench until the=
first
stoppage of play following the expirat=
ion of
their respective penalties. Immediate substitutions shall be made for an equal number of minor penalti=
es or
coincident minor penalties of equal duration to each team so penalised and the penalties of the players for whom
substitutions have been made shall not be taken into account for the
purpose of a delayed penalty.
(a) For the first “MAJOR
PENALTY’ in any one game, the offending player,
(b=
) For the se=
cond
major penalty in the same game, to the same player or goalkeeper, the play=
er
shall be asses=
sed a
game misconduct penalty in addition to the major penalty. This game miscon=
duct
penalty shall be in lieu of any
required game misconduct penalty for the major infraction. A player from t=
he
offending team shall be placed in the penalty bench immediately to serve t=
he
major penalty.
(c=
) When coinc=
ident
major penalties or coincident penalties of equal duration including a major
penalty are a=
ssessed
to players of both teams, the penalised players shall all take their place=
on
the penalty bench and such pena=
lised
players shall not leave the penalty bench until the first stoppage of pla<=
/span>y
following the expiration of their respective penalties. Im=
mediate
substitutions shall be made for an equal number of major penalties or
coincident penalties of eq=
ual
duration including a major penalty to each team so penalised and the penal=
ties
of the players for which substi=
tutions
have been made shall not be taken into account for the purpose of a delaye=
d
penalty. Wh=
ere
it is required to determine which of the penalised players shall be design=
ated
to serve the delay=
ed
penalty under Rule 408, the penalised team shall have the right to make su=
ch
designation not in conflict with Rule 402. (d=
) When coinc=
ident
penalties of unequal duration (each including one major penalty) are asses=
sed to one player of each team=
, the
penalised players shall all take their place on the penalty bench and such penalised players shall not leave the p=
enalty
bench until the first stoppage of play following the expiration of =
their
respective penalties. The
penalties which create the disparity in total penalty time shall be served
first in the normal manne=
r by
the penalised players. Immediate substitution shall be permitted for the m=
ajor
penalties of each player. (a=
) A
“MISCONDUCT PENALTY” involves the removal of a player, other t=
han a
goalkeeper, for a period of ten minutes, but another player is permitted to immediately repla=
ce a player
so removed. A player whose misc=
onduct
penalty has expired shall remain in the penalty bench until the next stopp=
age of
play. Un=
less
immediate substitution is permitted under coincident penalty rules 402 and=
403,
when a player recei=
ves a
minor or major penalty and a misconduct, game misconduct or a match penalty at the same time, the penalised team shall
immediately place an additional non-penalised player, other than a
goalkeeper, on the penalty bench and such player may not be changed. Any violation of this
provision shall be treated as illegal substitution under Rule 205. If=
any
player is assessed a second misconduct penalty in the same game, he shall
automatically be assessed a game misconduct penalty. (b=
) A “G=
AME
MISCONDUCT” penalty involves the suspension of a player for the bala=
nce
of the game, but a substitute is permitted to replace =
the
player so removed. (c=
) The Refere=
es are
required to report all game misconduct penalties and all surrounding
circumstances to the
Tournament Authorities immediately following the Game. The Tournament
Authorities shall have full power to impose further penalties. Fo=
r all
game misconduct penalties regardless of when assessed, a total of ten minu=
tes
shall be charged in the records against the offend=
ing
player. A
mandatory hearing shall be held and a decision made relative to any further
disciplinary action withi=
n 30
days of the incident. If circumstances prevent the Tournament Authorities =
from
conducting the hearing, the suspension shall be automatically termi=
nated
after 30 days. (d=
) A Team Off=
icial
who is assessed a game misconduct may not sit near
the team bench, nor in any way attempt to direct the play of the team. (a=
) A “M=
ATCH
PENALTY” involves the suspension of a player for the balance of the =
game
and the offen=
ding
player shall be ordered to the dressing room immediately. Unless immediate
substitution is permitted under=
the
coincident penalty rules 403 and 405, the penalised team shall immediately=
place
a non penalised player, other than a
goalkeeper, on the penalty bench to serve the four minute time port=
ion
of the penalty and such player may not be changed. The
player shall also serve any additional minor or major penalty assessed to =
the
offending player unless immediate substitution is permitted
under coincident penalty rules 402 and 403. The
Referees are required to report all match penalties and all surrounding
circumstances to the Tournament Authorities immediately following the game. The Tournament Authoriti=
es
shall have full power to impose further penalties. Fo=
r all
match penalties, regardless of when assessed, a total of ten minutes shall=
be
charged in the records against the offending player. (b=
) When coinc=
ident
match penalties have been assessed or when any combination of coincident m=
ajor and match penalties hav=
e been
assessed to a player or players of both teams, rule 403 covering ma=
jor
penalties shall be applicable with respect to player substitutions. (c=
) A player w=
ho has
been assessed a match penalty shall be suspended from participating in any=
games or practices until the case has been dealt with by the
Tournament Authorities. A
mandatory hearing shall be held and a decision made relative to any further
disciplinary action withi=
n 30
days of the incident. If circumstances prevent the Tournament Authorities =
from
conducting the hearing, the suspension shall be automatically termi=
nated
after 30 days. (d) A Team Official who is assessed a match
penalty may not sit near the team bench, nor in any way attempt to direct =
the
play of the team. (a) Any infraction of the rules which
calls for a “Penalty Shot” shall be taken as follows: The
Referees shall identify the player entitled to take the shot (as appropria=
te)
and shall then place the puck on the centre face-off spot. The player taking the shot shall, =
on
the whistle of a Referee, play =
the
puck and shall attempt to score on the goalkeeper. Once the player taking =
the
shot has touched the puck, it m=
ust be
kept in motion towards the opponent’s goal line and once it is shot,=
the
play shall be considered comple=
te. No
goal can be scored on a rebound of any kind and any time the puck
crosses the goal line the shot shall be considered complete. On=
ly a
player designated as a goalkeeper, substitute goalkeeper or temporary
goalkeeper may defend against a penalty shot. (b=
) The goalke=
eper
must remain in the goal crease until the player taking the shot touches the
puck and in the event of violation of this rule or an=
y foul
committed by a goalkeeper the Referees shall allow the shot to be t=
aken
and if the shot fails the Referees shall permit the penalty shot to be tak=
en
again. The
goalkeeper may attempt to stop the shot in any manner except by throwing t=
he
stick or any other object, in which case a goal shall be awa=
rded. (c) In cases w=
here a
penalty shot has been awarded under Rule 609 deliberately displacing the g=
oal
post or removing the helmet/=
face
mask during a breakaway, Rule 609 delaying the game, Rule 625 illegal entry into the game, Rule 636 for throwing a=
stick
and under Rule 639 for fouling from behind, the Referees shall desi=
gnate
the player who has been fouled as the player who takes the penalty shot. In
cases where a penalty shot has been awarded under Rule 612 falling on the =
puck
in the goal creas=
e or
Rule 616 picking up the puck from the goal crease area, the penalty shot s=
hall
be taken by a player selected b=
y the
Captain of the non-offending team from the players on the playing surface =
at
the time when the foul was committed. =
Such
selection shall be reported to the Referees and cannot be changed.<=
o:p> If=
by
reason of injury the player designated by a Referees to take the penalty s=
hot
is unable to do so, the s=
hot may
be taken by a player selected by the Captain of the non-offending team from
players on the playing surface =
when
the foul was committed. Such selection shall be reported to the Referees
and cannot be changed. (d=
) Should the=
player
in respect to whom a penalty shot has been awarded commit a foul in connec=
tion with the same play or
circumstances, either before or after the penalty shot has been awarded, t=
he
player shall be first permitted to tak=
e the
shot before being sent to the penalty bench to serve the penalty, except when such a penalty is for a=
game
misconduct or match penalty in =
which
case the penalty shot shall be taken by a player selected by the Captain o=
f the
non-offending team from the players on the playing surface at the t=
ime
the foul was committed. If=
, at
the time a penalty shot is awarded, the goalkeeper of the penalised team h=
as
been removed from =
the
playing surface for another player, the goalkeeper shall be permitted to r=
eturn
to the playing surface before the penalty shot is taken. (e=
) While the =
penalty
shot is being taken, all players of both teams except those involved with =
the
taking of the penalty shot, must withdraw from t=
he
playing surface onto their respective players’ bench. (f=
) If, while =
the
penalty shot is being taken, any player of the opposing team shall interfe=
re
with or distract the player taking the shot, a goal shall =
be
awarded. (g=
) If the goa=
l is
scored during a penalty shot, the puck shall be faced-off at the centre sp=
ot.
lf a goal is not s=
cored,
the puck shall be faced-off at either of the end face-off spots in the zon=
e in
which the penalty shot was taken. (h=
) Whether or=
not a
goal is scored from a penalty shot, if an infraction for which the penalty=
shot
was awarded was such to incur: 1)&=
nbsp;
a
major, match or misconduct penalty, the penalty shall be assessed in addit=
ion
to the penalty shot. 2)&=
nbsp;
a minor or bench minor
penalty, a further penalty to the offending player shall not be applied. <=
o:p> NZIHA prescribes that a minor or bench minor penalty shall be ass=
essed,
recorded on the score sheet but not served. (i=
) If t=
he foul
upon which the penalty shot is based occurs during actual playing time, the
penalty shot shall be awarded and taken immediately
following the normal stoppage of play. The time required for =
the
taking of a penalty shot shall not be included in the regular playing time=
. (a) A goalkeep=
er
shall not be sent to the penalty bench for an infraction which incurs a mi=
nor,
major or misco=
nduct
penalty, but instead the penalty shall be served by a teammate who was on =
the
playing surface at the time the
infraction was committed. Such player shall be designated by the Coach an<=
/span>d
shall not be changed. (b=
) When a goa=
lkeeper
incurs a game misconduct penalty, the position shall be taken by a teammat=
e, or by a substitute or temp=
orary
goalkeeper who is available, and such player shall be allowed the
goalkeeper’s full equipment. (c=
) When a goa=
lkeeper
incurs a match penalty, the position shall be taken by a teammate or a
substitute goalk=
eeper
who is available, and such player shall be allowed the goalkeeper’s
equipment. However, any additio=
nal
penalties specifically called for by the individual rules covering match
penalties shall apply, and the
offending team shall be penalised accordingly. Such additional penalty sha=
ll be
served by another member of the=
team
who was on the playing surface at the time the infraction was committed. Such player is to be designated b=
y the
Coach through the playing Captain and shall not be changed. (d=
) All penalt=
ies
assessed to a goalkeeper, regardless of who serves the penalty, or any
substitution, shall be charged in the records against the
goalkeeper. (e=
) A minor pe=
nalty
shall be assessed to a goalkeeper who participates in the play in any mann=
er
beyond the centre line.  =
;
(a) =
Except
in the last two minutes of play or at anytime during Overtime, if a second
player of any team is pe=
nalised
while one player of the same team is serving penalties, the penalty time o=
f the
second player shall not commenc=
e until
the penalty time of the player already penalised has elapsed. Nevertheless, the second player penalised must immediately proceed to the penalty benc=
h and
may be replaced by a substitute=
until
such time as the penalty time of the penalised player shall commenc=
e. Rule 404 Misconduct Penal=
ties
Rule 405 Match Penalties<=
/span>
Rule 406 Penalty Shot
Rule 407 Goalkeeper Penal=
ties
Rule 408 Delayed Penaltie=
s
=
<=
/span>In
the last two minutes of play or at anytime during Overtime, the delayed pe=
nalty
rule applies to the third
penalised player of the same team. This rule allows a team to have a minim=
um of
three players including the goalkeeper on the playing surface.  =
;
(b) <=
/span>Except
in the last two minutes of play or at anytime during Overtime, when any te=
am
shall have two playe=
rs
serving penalties at the same time and because of the delayed penalty rule=
a
substitute for the second offen=
der is
on the playing surface, none of the two penalised players on the penalty b=
ench
may return to the playing surface unti=
l play
has been stopped. When the play has been stopped, the player whose =
full
penalty has expired may return to the playing surface.
=
<=
/span>In
the last two minutes of play or at anytime during Overtime, the delayed pe=
nalty
rule applies to the third
penalised player of the same team. This rule allows a team to have a minim=
um of
three players on the playing surface.
(c=
) In the cas=
e of
delayed penalties, the penalised players whose penalties have expired shall
only be allowed to return to the playing surface =
when
there is a stoppage of play.
Wh=
en
the penalties of two players of the same team shall expire at the same tim=
e,
the Captain of that team =
shall
designate to the Referees which player shall return to the playing surface
first and a Referee shall instruct the Penalty Timekeeper according=
ly.
Wh=
en a
major and a minor penalty are assessed at the same time to different playe=
rs of
the same team, the minor penalty shall be recorded=
as
being the first of such penalties.
(a=
) Should an
infraction of the rules be committed by a player of the team in possession=
of
the puck, the Referee shall immediately stop play and a=
ssess
the penalty(s) to the offending player(s).
=
(b) Should an infracti=
on of
the rules which would call for a penalty,
be committed by a player of a team not in possession of the puck the Refer=
ee
shall signify the calling of a delayed penalty by raising their non whistle arm and upon completion of the play by the team in possession, will immediately stop play an=
span>d
assess the penalty to the offending player.
=
8220;Completion
of the play by the team in possession” in this rule means that the p=
uck
must have come into =
the
possession and control of an opposing player or has been “frozenR=
21;.
This does not mean a rebound of=
f the
goalkeeper, the goal or the boards or any accidental contact with the body=
or
equipment of an opposing player.
(c=
) The ensuing
face-off shall take place at the face-off spot nearest to the location of =
the
puck when play is st=
opped
unless the stoppage occurs in the Attacking Zone of the player penalised, =
in
which case the face-off shall be conducted at the nearest high zone
face-off spot.
(d) =
If the penalty to be a=
ssessed
is a minor penalty and a goal is scored on the play by the non-offending t=
eam,
the minor penalty shall not be assessed, but all other minor, major or mat=
ch
penalties shall be assessed in the normal manner regardless of whether or =
not a
goal is scored.
 =
; NZIHA pres=
cribes
that the first of=
the
minor penalties shall be assessed, recorded
on the score sheet but not served.
(e=
) If, after a Refe=
ree has
raised their arm, a goal is scored in any manner against the non
(f) If,
after a Referee has raised their arm and the non-offending team scores a g=
oal,
the goal will be al=
lowed
and the first Minor Penalty will not be assessed. All other penalties shal=
l be
assessed. If the offending team is alr=
eady
short handed, the signalled Minor penalty will be washed out but all penalties served in the p=
enalty
bench will remain. All other penalties that occurred during the same
play shall be assessed.
NZIHA prescribes that the first of the minor penalties shall be assesse=
d, recorded on the score sheet but not s=
erved.
(g=
) Should the=
same
offending player commit other fouls on the same play, either before or aft=
er a Referee has stopped play, the offending player shall serve s=
uch
penalties consecutively.
(h=
) All minor =
and
bench minor penalties occurring after a goal has been scored or during the
stoppage of play when a penalty shot is being attempt=
ed,
shall be served in the normal manner under this rule.
(a=
) In additio=
n to
the suspensions assessed under these rules, the NZIHA or its approved
authorities may, at the conclusion of the game, at their discretion, investigate any incident
that occurs in connection with any game
and may assess additional suspensions for any offense committed before, du=
ring
or after any game by a player or Team Official, whether or not such
offense had been witnessed or penalised by the Referees.
(b=
)  =
; Any suspension not fu=
lly
served at the conclusion of one competition/season shall carry forward to =
the
next competition/season of that player and shall continue until fully serv=
ed.
For the purpose of this clause a player must be a registered player member=
for
the current season
(a) Referee sy=
stem -
The official method of officiating IIHF games is with two Referees (2 refe=
ree
system).
(b) =
All
Game Officials shall be controlled and assigned by the Tournament or by the
NZIHA or its approved authorities.
&nb=
sp; NZIHA prescribes that for=
NZIHA Championship tournaments,=
the
NZIHA Chief Referee shall appoint all referees.
(c) =
The
Referees shall have full authority and final decision in all matters of
dispute, and not subject to appeal during the co=
urse
of a game.
&n=
bsp; (d) All Referees shall wear
black trousers, black and white striped sweaters designed for in-line hock=
ey, a
facial visor and a black hockey helmet with chin strap properly fastened, =
elbow
pads and shin and knee protection.
Referees shall wear the current NZIHA Officials crest on the =
left
chest of the sweater .Any other crest that is worn shall be placed on eith=
er
arm of the sweater. Other Re=
feree
accreditation may be worn on shoulder of sleeve.
Re=
ferees
shall be equipped with finger whistles and metal tape measures with a mini=
mum
length of 2m.
(e) =
For
tournament play, the Tournament Committee shall appoint a Game Timekeeper,=
a
Penalty Timekeeper, an Official Scorer and two Go=
al
Judges.
(a) =
The
“REFEREES” shall have general supervision of the game and shall
have full control of all Game Officials and players before, during and after the game on and off t=
he
playing surface. In case of any dispute, the decision of the Refere=
es
shall be final.
The Officials shall ent=
er
the playing surface prior to warm ups and remain on the surface at the conclusion of each half=
until
all players have proceeded to their dressing rooms. Penalties may be
assessed at any time before, during and after the game. (b) Prior to e=
ach
game, the Referees shall check the member cards of each player and Coach
against the game roster. Any participant who does not
possess a card shall not be allowed to participate. (c) The Refere=
es
shall order the teams onto the playing surface at the appointed time for t=
he
beginning of each game and at the start of each quarte=
r. If for any reason there
should be more than fifteen minutes delay in the commencement of the gam=
span>e or any undue delay in r=
esuming
play for the following quarters, the Referees shall state in the report t<=
/span>o
the Tournament Authorities the cause of the delay and the team(s) that was=
at
fault. (d) The Refere=
es
shall make a visual inspection of all players during the warm-up. If there=
is
any lack of confo=
rmity
to the regulations on mandatory equipment, the Referees shall ensure that =
the
required equipment is in place. (e) The Refere=
es
shall, prior to the start of the game, see that the appointed Game Timekee=
per,
Penalty Timek=
eeper,
Official Scorer and Goal Judges are in their respective places and that the
timing and signalling equipment is in good working order. (f) A Referee =
shall
impose such penalties as are prescribed by the rules for infractions there=
of
and the Refer=
ees
shall have the final decision regarding all goals. A Referee shall consult with the ot=
her
Referee and the Goal Judge, if necessary, before making a final decision.+=
(g) A Referee =
shall
report to the Official Scorer or Penalty Timekeeper all goals and assists
legally scored and all penalties assessed and the
reason for the assessment of such penalties. A Referee shall report =
the
reason for not allowing a goal every time the goal light is turned on in error during the course of play and every time a goal is
illegally scored. (h)  =
;
If=
the
Referees cannot appear for a game or one is unable to continue due to illn=
ess
or injury, the Managers or Coaches of the teams shall agree on the Referee(s) If they are unable to agree, they=
shall
appoint a player from each team who shall act as Referee(s) If the regularly appointed Referees appear during the progres=
s of
the game, they shall at once replace the temporary Referees. (i) Afte=
r each
game, the Referees shall check and sign the score sheet and return it to t=
he
Official Scorer. Referees are required to
report to the Tournament Authorities all game misconduct, and match penalties immedia=
tely
following the game giving full details of the circumstances surrounding
the incident. (a) Rule 503 Other Duties by the Referees
(b) A Refe=
ree
shall conduct face-offs at all times.
=
span>(c) =
If
a Referee accidentally leaves the playing area or receives an incapacitati=
ng
injury, while play is in progress, play will =
be
stopped immediately.
(a) There shal=
l be
one “GOAL JUDGE” at each end of the rink. They shall not be me=
mbers
of either team engag=
ed in
the game, nor shall they be replaced after the start of the game, unless it
becomes apparent to the Referee=
s that
either Goal Judge makes unjust decisions, in which case, the Refere=
es
shall appoint a replacement.
(b) The Goal J=
udges
shall be stationed behind the goals during the progress of the game in pro=
perly screened cages so there=
can be
no interference with their activities. They shall not change goals
during the game.
(c) In the eve=
nt of a
goal being claimed, the Goal Judge shall decide whether or not the puck has
passed betwe=
en the
goal posts, under the crossbar and entirely over the goal line. The decisi=
on of
the Goal Judge shall be “Goal” or “No Goal”=
, and
may be overruled by the Referees.
(a) The “PENALTY TIMEKEEPER” shall keep a correct record of all the penalties assessed by the Referees including the names of the penalised players, the infractio= ns penalised, the duration of each penalty and the time at which each penalty was assessed. The Penalty Timek= eeper shall record each penalty shot awarded and the result of the shot.<= o:p>
(b) The Penalty
Timekeeper shall check and ensure that the time served by all penalised pl=
ayers
is correct. The Penalty
Timekeeper shall be responsible for the correct posting of all minor and m=
ajor
penalties on the scoreboard and shall
promptly notify the Referees of any discrepancy between the time
recorded on the clock and the correct official time.
The Penalty Timekeeper
shall, upon request, inform a penalised player of any unexpired penalty time.
Misconduct and coincide=
nt
minor penalties shall not be recorded on the clock, but such penalised players shall be alerted=
and
released at the first stoppage of play following the expiration of the
penalties.
(c) If a player
leaves the penalty bench prior to the expiration of the penalty, the Penal=
ty
Timekeeper shall note the time and signal the Refere=
es at
the next stoppage of play.
(a) =
The
“OFFICIAL SCORER” shall obtain a list of eligible players from=
each
team, prior to the start of the game. This
information shall be made known to the Coach of each team.
The
Official Scorer shall secure the names of the Captain of each team and note
such on the Official Score Sheet.
(b) =
The
Official Scorer shall keep a correct record of all goals scored, and to wh=
om
credit shall be given for assists.
The
Official Scorer shall also record the time of entry into the game of any
substitute goalkeeper and shall record when a goal has been scored while the goalkeeper has be=
en
removed from the playing surface.
(c) =
The
points for goals and assists shall be announced over the public address sy=
stem
and all changes in such awards shall also be announced.
No
requests for changes in any award of points shall be considered unless the=
y are
made at or prior to the conclusion of the game by the team
Captain.
(d) =
The
Official Scorer shall prepare the Official Score Sheet for signature by the
Officials and forward it to the Tournament Au=
thorities.
(a) =
The
“GAME TIMEKEEPER” shall signal the Referees for the start of e=
ach
quarter and the Referees shall start play promptly in accordance with the scheduled playing t=
ime.
The Game Timekeeper shall record all official playing time.
(b) =
If
the rink is not equipped with an automatic sound device, or such sound dev=
ice
fails, the Game Timekeeper shall signal the end of play t=
ime
by blowing a whistle.
(c) The Game
Timekeeper shall announce when one minute of actual playing time remains in
each of the first three quarters and when two minutes remains in the last
quarter.
(a) =
Any
player who challenges or disputes the ruling of an Official, attempts to i=
ncite
an opponent or creat=
e a
disturbance during the game shall be assessed a minor penalty for
unsportsmanlike conduct. If the=
player
persists in such conduct a misconduct penalty shall be assessed and any fu=
rther
persistence by the same player shall result in the assessment of a game
misconduct penalty.
In the case of a Coach =
or
other Team Official a bench minor penalty shall be assessed first and if such conduct continues, a game misconduct penalty shall be
assessed.
(b) =
Any
player who shoots the puck after the whistle shall be assessed a minor pen=
alty
if, in the opinion of the Referees, the player had sufficient
time after the whistle to refrain from taking the shot.
(c) If any pla=
yer
does any of the following, the team shall be assessed a bench minor penalt=
y:
1)&=
nbsp;
Af=
ter
being penalised, does not proceed directly to the penalty bench or dressing
room when order=
ed to
do so by a Referee. (Equipment shall be delivered to the penalty bench or
dressing room by a teammate).
2)&=
nbsp;
Throws anything onto t=
he
playing surface from the players’ bench or penalty bench.
3)&=
nbsp;
Interferes with any Ga=
me
Official, (non-physically) in the performance of their duties.
(d) If any pla=
yer
does any of the following, a misconduct penalty shall be assessed:
1)&=
nbsp;
Uses obscene, profane =
or
abusive language to any person before, during or after the game.
2)&=
nbsp;
Du=
ring
a stoppage of play, intentionally shoots or throws the puck out of the rea=
ch of
an Official who is retrieving it.
3)&=
nbsp;
En=
ters
and remains in the Referee’s Crease, when asked to leave, except for=
the
purpose of skating to the penalty bench.
4)&=
nbsp;
Touches or holds any G=
ame
Official with the hand or stick.
5)&=
nbsp;
Intentionally bangs the
boards, protective glass or goal with a stick at any time.
(e) If any pla=
yer
does any of the following, a game misconduct penalty shall be assessed:
1)&=
nbsp;
Pe=
rsists
in any course of conduct for which the player has previously been assessed=
a misconduct penalty.
2)&=
nbsp;
Uses obscene gestures
anywhere in the rink before, during or after the game.
 =
; 3) Makes any racial remark or =
ethnic
slur anywhere in the rink, before, during or after the
 =
; &=
nbsp;
game.
(f) If any pla=
yer
does any of the following, a match penalty shall be assessed:
1)&=
nbsp;
De=
liberately
inflicts physical harm to a Game Official or a Team Official in any manner=
or attempts to do so.
2)&=
nbsp;
Be=
haves
in any manner which is critically detrimental to the conducting of the game
including spitting at an opponent, Game Official or=
Team
Official.
(g) If any Team
Official does any of the following, the team shall be assessed a bench min=
or
penalty:
1)&=
nbsp;
Bangs the boards with a
stick or other instrument at any time.
2)&=
nbsp;
Uses obscene, profane =
or
abusive language to any person before, during or after the game.
3)&=
nbsp;
Throws anything onto t=
he
playing surface from the players’ bench.
4)&=
nbsp;
Interferes with any Ga=
me
Official, (non-physically) in the performance of their duties.
5)&=
nbsp;
Attempts to incite an
opponent into incurring a penalty.
(h) If any Team
Official does any of the following, a game misconduct penalty shall be
assessed:
1)&=
nbsp;
Pe=
rsists
in any course of conduct for which the Team Official has previously been
assessed a bench minor penalty.
2)&=
nbsp;
Uses obscene gestures
anywhere in the rink before, during or after the game.
(i) If a=
ny Team
Official does any of the following, a match penalty shall be assessed:
1)&=
nbsp;
De=
liberately
inflicts physical harm to a Game Official, Team Official or player in any
manner or attempts to do so.
2)&=
nbsp;
Be=
haves
in any manner which is critically detrimental to the conducting of the game
including spitting at an opponent, Game Official or=
Team
Official.
(a) Play shall=
not be
stopped or delayed by reason of adjustment of clothing, equipment, skates,=
or
sticks.
For a violation of this rule a minor penalty
shall be assessed.
(b=
) The onus of
maintaining clothing and equipment in the proper condition shall be upon t=
he
player. If adjus=
tments
are required, the player shall retire from the playing surface and play sh=
all
continue uninterruptedly with a substitute.
(c=
) No delay s=
hall be
permitted for the repair or adjustment of goalkeeper’s equipment. If
adjustments are requi=
red the
goalkeeper shall retire from the playing surface and be replaced by the
substitute or temporary goalkeeper immediately and no warm-up shall=
be
permitted.
For a violation of this rule by a goalkeeper, a minor penalty
shall be assessed.
(a=
) A match pe=
nalty
shall be assessed to any player who deliberately attempts to injure an
opponent, Official, Coach or Trainer in any manner and the circumstances shall be re=
ported
to the Tournament Authorities for further action. A substitute for the penalised player shall be
permitted at the end of the f=
ourth
minute.
(a=
) A minor or=
major
penalty, at the discretion of the Referees, shall be assessed to any playe=
r who intentionally body-checks an opponent, with or without the =
puck.
(b=
) A minor or=
major
penalty, at the discretion of the Referees, shall be assessed to any playe=
r who
makes physical contact with an
opponent after the whistle has been blown, if, in the opinion of the Refer=
ee,
the player had sufficient time to avoid such contact.