Connecticut studentathlete is 2015 nfhs spirit of sport winner. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. They provide guidance and information about how the playing rules are to be applied in various situations, and clarify misunderstandings. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams.
New penalty structure in ice hockey focuses on risk minimization. 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. Please note that the sections are listed according to order in the handbook. Typically, administrative rules are those dealing with preparation for the competition. Zero tolerance of any forms of abuse andor harassment during minor.
Below is information on where these programs can be found, what is involved in terms of approximate costs, number of games and programming. Have the entire hockey canada rule book with your wherever you go. Should the player be moving skating or if any injury results from the infraction, the player shall be assessed a match penalty. The rink behavior policy follows the hockey canada philosophy that it is a privilege to play minor hockey, not a right. Lois kalchman answers your questions about minor hockey. All outdoor rule modification, amendments or adjustments will be posted below. Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. Hockey canadas officiating program and ontario minor hockey have identified slew footing as a specific rule emphasis for the 20162017 season. Alliance recreational hockey has a rule where there is no body checking. Important details on age classifications, registration fees, rosters and tournaments.
Download the rule book or the free hockey canada rule book app for android and ios devices. Please see the official rule and resources book of usa hockey and the north american 3 hockey league na3hl. Rule 41k, page 74, canadian hockey association official rule book if for whatever reason. A player who slew foots an opponent shall be assessed a double minor penalty and a game misconduct if he is standing still while committing the foul. Sportsmanship starts in the stands is a bc hockey initiative that pcaha strongly supports. Respect for all participants in the game, including players, coaches, referees. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. If you do not know your hockey id number, please contact our cloverdale mha registrar or bc hockey. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of the current usa hockey rulebook. Download the official hockey canadas rule book and other valuable resources for referees, linesmen, coaches, players and fans. 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. 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. The paper version can be purchased at the hns office.
Any questions can be directed to hockey alberta at email protected. The most common types of penalties are minor penalties. Any errors or omissions in this book referring to hockey canada rules and regulations, bc hockey rules and regulations or. With this change the board of directors has implemented rule changes that will see minor bantam combined with bantam at the a level for this season. A copy of the rulebook is distributed to each team at the start of each year. The ncaa mens and womens ice hockey rules have been designated as either administrative rules or conduct rules. Learn more hockey rules, official mentorship, the level system and more. The harsher the penalty, the harsher the punishment. As the title to the article is for penalties in ice hockey, all sections should be based on the iihf rulebook only, with perhaps a separate section or article for where the nhl rule book deviates from the international rule book. The game of hockey is for the kids and a positive environment keeps it fun for all. Suspensions incurred in minor hockey week will carry over into league play if not fully served in minor hockey week. 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. The handbook is broken into sections to make the file sizes smaller. The nhls rule book is the basis for the rule books of most north american professional leagues.
The current cbha regulations are subject to change at each general meeting of provincial presidents. To foster and enhance mutual respect, understanding and the. Rulebookcasebook hockey alberta officials committee. Penalties for boarding, checking from behind increase in high schoo. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site privacy policy. Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. Minor hockey association replacing richmond mha and seafair mha. Hockey canada tie breaking rule in the event that teams are tied for a playoff position, the following tiebreaking procedure will apply. Every two years, hockey canada makes changes to the rule book after asking minor hockey associations from across the country what can be done to make the game even better. The case book entries are an important reference for referees, players, coaches and hockey executives. Wasaga beach minor hockey association standard team rules. Official home of michigan amateur hockey association search.
The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Follow usa hockey on youtube 2020 sportsengine, inc. Manual of operations ontario minor hockey association. Only four new rules changes made by hockey canada for 2018. Alliance hockey, through their member association, offers recreational hockey for first time participants. Alliance hockey directoryrulebook minor hockey alliance. 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. Did you ever do an article around omha residency rules and why they exist and who do they benefit. As most of you are aware, on saturday, november 16, 2019, the hockey canada membership ratified the board of directors decision to change the names of the hockey age divisions as they will appear in the rule book and in the hcr. Section four penalties usa hockey officiating rulebook. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for player s, coach es, referees, parents and fans. The additional information shall include coach reports from the teams who were playing at the time of the incident and any nonbiased third party.
The vast majority of infractions in the nhl rule book are minor penalties. Youth leagues generally have shorter periods, and sometimes nonprofessional leagues may shorten or lengthen the game time due to how much ice time they have allotted for their game. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of. A handbook that will help any new or experienced timekeeper.
It is the responsibility of the head coach to establish and fairly enforce all team rules. Usa hockey provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in america. Corner brook minor hockey association, corner brook, newfoundland and labrador. West kootenay minor hockey association rules and regulations 20172018. Again, registration for this would be with hockey canada via bc hockey. The percentages decrease with body checking not in the game. Hockey canada states that the new rule for slew footing is. The 20192020 minnesota hockey handbook is available via the links below. Use the search bar above or click on sections to navigate the vast hockey resources including rules, descriptions, casebook examples and videos. Access to rule book during game u no requirement required required. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the michigan amateur hockey association privacy policy.
The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games. Corner brook minor hockey association posts facebook. I will make sure that every player has a reasonable opportunity to perform to the best of his or her ability, within the limits of the rules. A hockey nova scotia document for officials working the elite levels of hockey major midget, junior, aus, etc. Otherwise, there needs to be a whole different page for penalties in the nhl. For the uninitiated, hockey may seem like a chaotic, mad scramble with no seeming order. Information and philosophies about junior hockey and junior hockey classifications. The conduct rules are those that have to do directly with the competition. Alliance manual of operations minor hockey alliance of.