Based on recommendations made by the fih rules committee, the international hockey federation fih has released the rules of hockey 2017. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. All line markings on the pitch form part of the area which they define. Its headquarters are in lausanne, switzerland and the president is narinder batra. Federations to apply to fih to opt out of particular rules or.
General rules article 1 object drawn up in compliance with the uww constitution, the financial regulations, the disciplinary regulations, the general rules governing the organisation of international competitions, and all the specific regulations, the international wrestling rules have as their specific objectives to. Below you can download the rules for each format of the game. Click on the sport below that you would like to see rules and governing body information on. The international ice hockey federation has a book of sport regulations to govern all iihf events. The goal of the international transfer regulations with the international transfer cards itc is to maintain the worldwide good order of the sport and to protect club teams and players alike. As the international governing body for hockey, we are responsible for the rules of outdoor hockey 11 aside, indoor hockey, hockey5s, beach and paraid hockey. The international hockey federation fih does not accept responsibility for. It is important to note that national associations have discretion to decide the date of their implementation at national level. First officially held at the 1920 summer olympics, it is the sports highest profile annual international tournament.
All the lines, markings and goal specifications are outlined by the international hockey federation in the rules of hockey. The international hockey federation fih launched a free rules of hockey app for ios and android smartphones. Fih is responsible for field hockeys major international. Usa field hockey has established that the international hockey federation fih will be the ultimate authority for rules governing the sport of. Fih international hockey federation antidoping rules. Big nickel major aaa international hockey tournament 4762 long lake road, sudbury on, canada p3g. Rules and regulations iihf international ice hockey. The fih rules committee continues to be concerned that some. Basic rules share this page the object of the game quite simply is to strike the ball with the hockey stick and knock it into the opponents hockey net 6 feet wide x 4 feet high, 1.
Jan 31, 2020 works in cooperation with both the national and continental organizations. Direct, indirect contact to the head penalties in high school ice h. The rules remain at all times the property of the international netball federation and copies of the rules downloaded here are strictly not for sale or reprint. Iihf rule book international ice hockey federation. The appeal goes to the head referees in an official airhockey competition. Croatian, czech, danish, estonian, finnish, french, german, hungarian, latvian, russian, slovene, swedish, ukrainian version outof.
The latest iihf rule book was published on 1st july 2018 and is valid until the 20212022 season. The official youtube channel of the international hockey federation fih and the best place to get all your global hockey action. Rules of hockey as the international governing body for hockey, we are responsible for the rules of outdoor hockey 11 aside, indoor hockey, hockey5s, beach and paraid hockey. Below you can find the complete book in the pdf format.
The international sports federations are international nongovernmental organisations recognised by the international olympic committee ioc as administering one or more sports at world level. We look forward to when that time comes but until then, we all have to face the challen read more. These will formally come into effect for international hockey from 1st january 2017, with national associations free to choose the date. The laws are also available rendered as a pdf booklet or directly from the bwf website. The rules of hockey apply to all levels of the game, and are effective from 1 january 2017 at international level.
International hockey federation, commonly known by the acronym fih, is the international governing body of field hockey and indoor field hockey. The fih hockey pro league is the annual global league involving hockey s best national teams in the world, men and women. Section 12 rules specific to goaltenders overview this section includes all rules and regulations which pertain to goaltenders. These antidoping rules are adopted and implemented in accordance with fihs responsibilities under the code, and in. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. 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.
Field hockey school teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. World rankings are no longer provided as downloads, but now as links. Inf members only may apply for a licence to reprint. General rules article 1 object drawn up in compliance with the uww constitution, the financial regulations, the disciplinary regulations, the general rules governing the organisation of international competitions, and all the specific regulations, the international wrestling rules.
The iihf player transfer program using itcs is a service to member national associations and performs a key role in. International ice hockey federation ice hockey page 25 the quota place is allocated to the noc for the 6team tournament and the 3on3 tournament goaltender. Big nickel major aaa international hockey tournament 4762 long lake road, sudbury on. The rules are issued by the fih rules committee under the authority of the international.
To download the latest version, please click on the link below. Coaching and officiating isbhf international street. The international sports federations ifs are responsible for the integrity of their sport on the international level. The iihf member national associations who we are president organization inside iihf marketing sustainability publications. The full rules and regulations for the sport can be found below. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the hockey faq guide. Mandatory to participate in all club district state national international level championships activities.
Fih international hockey federation antidoping rules based. A copy of the rules is available on the fih website. At the convenience of the touch of a button, you can be sure to have the. Rules of hockey including explanations effective from 1. The appeal goes to the head referees in an official air hockey competition. The quota place is allocated to the athlete by name for the 3on3 tournament player. The international sports federations are international nongovernmental organisations recognised by the international olympic committee ioc as. The ice hockey world championships are an annual ice hockey tournament organized by the international ice hockey federation iihf. The procedure for national associations and continental. Iihf rule book iihf international ice hockey federation. News, regulations, events and results, coaching, umpire and medical information.
After the correct rule is understood, the original referees interpretation of the. Fih is responsible for field hockeys major international tournaments, notably the world cup. The fih hockey pro league enables fans to go and see their favorite team play 8 games at home against the elite of international hockey, something which happens rather rarely in hockey where most international competition games are held though tournaments played in just one country. Uil to partner with brain institute for nations largest concussion. The head referees may overturn the original referees decision only if the matter is an incorrect understanding of the rules. Iihf official rule book rules and regulations in the uk. Fih announces changes to the rules of hockey england hockey.
International sports federations ifs with olympic recognition. The iihf was created in 1908 while the european championships, the precursor to the world championships, were first held in 1910. January 2019 official basketball rules 2018 page 5 of 96. At the congress of the international hockey federation hereinafter referred to as fih held on 30th october 2014 in marrakesh, fih accepted the revised 2015 world antidoping code the code. Rules and regulations iihf international ice hockey federation. I is the governing body for skateboarding and roller sports in india. After the correct rule is understood, the original referees interpretation of the evidence according to the rules is final.
Federation rules and procedures 26 august 2017 november 2017 page. Rules of hockey fih international hockey federation. The international hockey federation fih has announced changes to the rules of hockey, specifically rule. International unicycling federation 2008 competition rulebook february, 2008 prepared by the iuf skill levels and rules committee contents 8 unicycle hockey 2. The international ice hockey association was a governing body for international ice hockey. Official volleyball rules 20172020 official volleyball rules 20172020 1 approved by the 35 th fivb congress 2016 to be implemented in all competitions beginning after 1 st january 2017. The international ice hockey federation has a book of sport. The transition onto artificial pitches came during the 1970s and was made mandatory for major competitions in 1976.
The latest iihf rule book was published on 14 november 2019 and is valid until the 20212022 season. Oct 22, 2018 each sport is governed internationally by an international federation if which is a nongovernmental organization responsible for the administration of one or more sports at the international level. Detailed explanation of the ijf judo refereeing rules. The competition takes place in the first half of the year. Hero hockey champions trophy 2016 london gbr 10 17 jun 2016 local time 20200425 05. All around the globe, handball activities have come to a halt and it is uncertain when they can be resumed.
Works in cooperation with both the national and continental organizations. Distinguished members of the international judo community, i am pleased to introduce to you our new detailed explanation of the rules effective from 01st of january 2018. The rules of netball international netball federation. The international judo federation published the detailed explanation of the ijf judo refereeing rules version 26 october 2017 effective from 01 january 2018. Fih international hockey federation antidoping rules based on wadas models of best practice for international federations and the world antidoping code. It was established in 1940 when the canadian amateur hockey association wanted more control over international hockey, and was in disagreement with the definition of amateur used by the international olympic committee.
The following pages contain the contents of the international ice hockey federation official rule book. Here you can find all useful information about roller sports and official announcements. If you would like to purchase a rules of netball book these are available from the national netball associations that are affiliated to. The laws are a subset of the full bwf handbook rendered as pdf booklet for convenience, which also covers all aspects of competition. Once the puck has been faced off to start a game, any goaltender. The app details the official fih rules of hockey 2019, providing officials.
The international handball federation ihf has been closely monitoring the covid19 outbreak and its impact on handball worldwide. From 1 january 2017 international hockey federation. In case of any inconsistency or discrepancy, the printed iihf version of the official rule book will take precedence and will prevail. Olympics and international sports law research guide. Penalties for boarding, checking from behind increase in high schoo.