The rules of hockey apply to all hockey players and officials. Based on recommendations made by the fih rules committee, the international hockey federation fih has released the rules of hockey 2017. This is as a result of the additional time required. All outdoor rule modification, amendments or adjustments will be posted below. Watch this short tutorial video guide on how to play field hockey under olympic and fih rules. The international hockey federation fih supports the fight against doping in sport in all its forms.
Hockey canada rules define the majority of the amateur games played in canada. The rules of indoor hockey apply to all indoor hockey players and officials. Outdoor hockey 11 aside get the interactive fih rules of hockey app now. App developed to increase accessibility for hockey officials, players and fans. The nhls rule book is the basis for the rule books of most north american professional leagues. Questions and answers are supplied by state rules interpreter, lea kusner. For our national events, fhc will follow the fih rules and any rule changes. Fih has published the latest rules of hockey agreed at the executive board meeting at. The fih is proud that hockey is free from the use of performance enhancing drugs and aims to maintain this situation.
Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. In line with the recent changes to the free hit rule for outdoor. Below you can find the complete book in the pdf format. These have been available for worldwide adoption and effective at international level from 1st january 2015.
We recommend reading through the simplified guide to hockey rules and regulations first. The most significant change to the 2015 version of the rules was the reduction of the maximum number of players on the pitch from six to five. As communicated on 18th december 2018, england hockey chose not to implement the changes during the 201819 season. The fih published the new rules of outdoor hockey in december 2018. Details can be found on pages 5 7 of the 2015 fih rules book.
Fih has today published the latest rules of hockey agreed at the executive board meeting at the fih congress on 30th october 2014. Included in this rule book are usa field hockey s modifications for domes. The rules of hockey and fih tournament regulations apply to all. The official rules of inline hockey amateur athletic union. The rules of hockey apply to all levels of the game, and are effective from 1 january 2015 at international level. The iihf, amateur and nhl rules evolved separately from amateur and professional canadian ice hockey rules of the early 1900s. This app is a musthave for all coaches, umpires, players and hockey. Penalties for boarding, checking from behind increase in high schoo. Covering the mustknow for both players and umpires including a quiz feature and videos. Approved fih and usa field hockey protective eyewear. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for player s, coach es, referees, parents and fans. The date of implementation for international competition is 1 january 2015.
A sports commentator at an outdoor match, perhaps misguided by the notion that if an fih umpire applies or fails to apply a rule in a certain way using common practice then that way must be correct, causes confusion among viewers by lauding a foul by a ned player as if it was a proper and desirable skill, shortly. Please find attached a brief description of the new 2015 rules which will be applicable this season. Updated 103020 with 2017 usa hockey, 2014 nfhs and 201214 ncaa. New zealand game at the argentina hockey world league 2015. A beginners explanation of the popular game of hockey rules. Oct, 2016 download the rules of indoor hockey 2017. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. In december 2014, the international hockey federation fih introduced changes to the rules of hockey designed to enhance the experience of players and spectators. These took effect internationally from 1 january 2019, but national associations have discretion to decide the date of implementation at national level. Dec 18, 2014 fih has today published the latest rules of hockey agreed at the executive board meeting at the fih congress on 30th october 2014. New rules of outdoor hockey published by the federation of international hockey will be implemented by england hockey at national level with effect from 1 august 2017. The international hockey federation fih and usa field hockey will continue to allow the use of approved protective eyewear in all tournaments and events. Fih rule changes 1 january 2015 guildford hockey club. These are all indicated by a vertical line at the left side margin against the relevant text in the rule book.
On 21st january 2015, england hockey invited the hockey community to complete a survey to help us determine whether there were any overwhelming reasons why we should apply to fih to opt out of the introduction of any of the new rules beneath the iwhl and npmhl and, if so, at what levels andor age groups. The rules of paraid hockey are below, together with a short version of these rules. These changes take effect at international level from 1st january 2015 and will be implemented in the investec womens hockey league iwhl and the now pensions mens hockey league npmhl upon the resumption of the outdoor season on. Oct 20, 2016 the fih international hockey federation have published the new rules of outdoor hockey, which will take effect internationally from 1st january 2017. Connecticut studentathlete is 2015 nfhs spirit of sport winner. The official youtube channel of the international hockey federation fih and the best place to get all your global hockey action.
The rules are issued by the fih rules committee under the authority of the international hockey federation. Aug 17, 2015 2015 usa field hockey rules briefing video usa field hockey. New rules of outdoor hockey published england hockey. Avenue des arts 1 bte 5 b1210 brussels belgium phone. They are summarised below, but players, coaches and umpires are encouraged to read the full text of the new rules rather than relying on this. The changes came into effect at international level from 1st january 2015 and were. The following documents are intended to provide general field hockey. Further information and clarity is provided in the 2015 rule book available on the fih website and soon in hard copy rulebooks from the saha offices. Indoor hockey as with the outdoor rules, we normally update our indoor hockey rulebook every two years and changes made within this period are published separately below. Field hockey rules and regulations pdf 2nv8g5m8w0lk. The 4 x 15minute quarters will only be applicable at ipts, national and international tournaments. Field hockey rules and regulations pdf 2020 download. The fih is therefore a signatory to the world antidoping code.
This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. Information about the availability of the rules of indoor. All quizzes will be archived here for future reference as needed. Fih has published the latest rules of hockey agreed at the executive board meeting at the fih congress on 30th october 2014. New rules to be introduced throughout the 11aside game. Mobanode, who have created similar products for other sports including rugby and cricket, were commissioned to develop the app for hockey. Fih releases new rules of hockey field hockey canada. One of the simplest and clearest rules in the rule book is rule 9. With this app you can browse and search the rules of hockey to build your understanding of how the rules of the game are applied on the field of play. The latest iihf rule book was published on 14 november 2019 and is valid until the 20212022 season. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of the current usa hockey rulebook. Included in this rule book are usa field hockeys modifications for domes.
It is not a replacement for the rule book but an aid to help parents understand the. Based upon feedback it has been agreed to return to six players and this is the major change in this set of rules of indoor hockey. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. The permit to play the ball at above shoulder height opened a floodgate of other rule abuse because the only restriction was is that players should not play or play at the ball in a dangerous way and a dangerous way is left to the judgement of umpires, who have already been advised to forget lifted when the ball is raised with a hit. Hockey on the fih website and about the purchase of. The best team of the season having accumulated the highest number of points at the end of the league is crowned champion and receives the fih hockey pro league trophy. The only player on the field who is allowed to use their feet and hands as well as their stick is the goalkeeper. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. The fih hockey pro league is the annual global league involving hockeys best national teams in the world, men and women. The international ice hockey federation has a book of sport regulations to govern all iihf events. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book.
The option to purchase a usa field hockey outdoor andor indoor rule book can be found below. National associations have discretion to decide the date of implementation at national level. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of. These changes take effect at international level from 1st january 2015 and will be implemented in the investec womens hockey league iwhl and the now pensions mens hockey league npmhl upon the resumption of the. The competition, also served as a qualifier for the olympic games the first edition started in 2018, which was also the temporary only edition after the international hockey federation decided to discontinue the fih series after 2019 and. Application of the rules of hockey in england for the 2019. What skills you need to know before learning how to play ice hockey joining rec team duration. Periodic field hockey rules quizzes will be posted here along with the answers throughout the season for officials to enhance their working knowledge of the current game rules. The fih hockey series, also known as the fih series, was an international field hockey competition organised by the international hockey federation fih. Complete fih umpiring rule books for both the indoor and outdoor game and fhc. New penalty structure in ice hockey focuses on risk minimization. The fih approves field players to wear approved protective eyewear throughout a match for medical purposes.
With the new rules already in play in the southern hemisphere and euro league, we ask senior coach jon royce for his initial thoughts on training and playing with the change of rules. Rules of the game download pdforder rules book skip to main content. Rules of hockey observations and proposals about the. Before we read more about the rules changes, check out the 2017 indoor hockey rules video briefing by. The changes came into effect at international level from 1st january 2015 and were implemented in the national leagues on 31st january 2015. Clarified that all eye protection shall be permanently labeled by january 1, 2019.
Approved eyewear by the fih and usa field hockey include a smooth preferably transparent or white. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. The 2019 edition of the rulebook, which comes into effect on january 1st 2019, is available below, along with the previous 2017, 2015 version and amendment. League level, with effect from 1 september 2015, unless a national association wishes to opt out of particular rules or regulations which vary the rules of hockey by applying to fih to do so. Clarified the coachs responsibility for their players to be properly and legally equipped. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. Our official documents fih international hockey federation. There are 11 players on a team made up of a goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and attackers. Use the search bar above or click on sections to navigate the vast hockey resources including rules, descriptions, casebook examples and videos. The fih international hockey federation have published the new rules of indoor hockey, which will take effect internationally from 1st january 2017.
Usa field hockey has established that the international. 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. Rules and regulations iihf international ice hockey. The new 23m corner restart field hockey blog youth blog drills, session plan, lesson plans and practices. With effect from 1st july 2015, all of the new rules will be played throughout the 11aside game in england, at all age groups. The app details the official fih rules of hockey 2017, providing officials, players and fans with an easytouse and accessible resource. They are available for worldwide adoption and effective at international level from 1st january 2015. Jan 01, 2015 the international hockey federation fih has announced some changes to the rules of hockey. Steve horgan, director of umpiring for usa field hockey conducts an outdoor and an indoor rules briefing annually. In summary, there have been no major changes to the rules of hockey 2015 and the subsequent adjustment to rule. The biggest two field hockey tournaments are undoubtedly the olympic games. All the changes are outlined on pages 57 of the fih rules book. The rules of indoor hockey are issued by the fih rules. Content courtesy of fih fih launches rules of hockey app.
At the convenience of the touch of a button, you can be sure to have the latest rules of outdoor hockey onthego. Further information and clarity is provided in the 2015 rule book available on the fih website and soon in hard copy rulebooks from the saha offices the 4 x 15minute quarters will only be applicable at ipts, national and international tournaments. For new readers martin conlon is the author of the blog website, the rules of hockey observations and proposals about the rules of field hockey. These will formally come into effect for international hockey from 1st january 2017, with national associations free to choose the date. There are a number of changes to the outdoor rules which are marked with a vertical line in the margin of the rule book document which included more detail on the changes listed. The fih will be promoting beach hockey as a complementary version of the sport to traditional 11aside hockey, indoor hockey and hockey5s. The international hockey federation fih has announced some changes to the rules of hockey. December each year and covers the indoor version of the game with the same rule updates, trends and changes to processes and.