The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf competitions, olympic competitions and qualifications thereto and all other international games as established by the iihf and as defined by iihf bylaw 0. The international ice hockey federation iihf is the worldwide governing body for ice hockey and inline hockey. Biological experiments are prohibited by the first and second geneva conventions, while the third and fourth geneva conventions prohibit medical or scientific experiments not justified by the medical treatment of the person concerned. In case of any inconsistency or discrepancy, the printed iihf version of the official rule book will take precedence and will prevail. Proper authorities refers specifically to the immediate governing body of the games being played. They must be successfully completed and cannot be substituted with any other course. Iihf rule book international ice hockey federation. The following rule tests are made for everyone players, coaches, referees and everybody interested in handball. The latest iihf rule book was published on 1st july 2018 and is valid until the 20212022 season. The iihf was created in 1908 while the european championships, the precursor to the world championships, were first held in 1910.
Usa hockey implements new fighting rules for junior hockey. Player eligibility rules for participation in iihf championships and olympic competitions it is the objective of the iihf that national teams competing in iihf championships shall reflect the status and standard of the sport as currently played by both citizens of and. Players facingoff are prohibited from batting the puck with their hand in an attempt to win the faceoff. We update our rulebook every two years so its worth checking you have the latest version. Conducting biological experiments on persons protected under the geneva. The goalkeeper may be used as a seventh field player. The iihf rule book applies to all iihf competitions and international games. International ice hockey federation new south wales ice hockey. The cjhl consists of 10 leagues across the country and dipping into the northern.
The following pages contain the contents of the international ice hockey federation official rule book. The international handball federation ihf this week announced rule changes to the game of handball which will come into effect on july 1st 2016. The contents of the iihf international transfer regulations have. Mutilation and medical, scientific or biological experiments. No internal or external padding is allowed on the pants leg or. Iihf rules iihf international ice hockey federation.
The international ice hockey federation has a book of sport regulations to govern all iihf events. The ice hockey world championships are an annual international mens ice hockey tournament organized by the international ice hockey federation iihf. Iihf rule offence penalty suspension proper authorities. Iihf rule offence penalty suspension proper authorities and. First officially held at the 1920 summer olympics, it is the sports highest profile annual international tournament. It is the iihfs responsibility to provide its membership with the procedures, guidelines and instructions for the effective operation of medical programs at iihf sanctioned competitions. No internal or external padding is allowed on the pants leg or waist to provide protection i. The latest iihf rule book was published on 14 november 2019 and is valid until the 20212022 season. List of members of the international ice hockey federation. A maximum of 18 players and 2 goalkeepers can be dressed and on the game sheet.
A maximum of 20 players and 2 goalkeepers can be dressed and on the game sheet. A series of rule changes has been approved by the international ice hockey federation iihf at the governing bodys semiannual congress in marbella. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. These forms are provided for the use of usa hockey registered junior tier i, ii and iii leagues and teams. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to ice hockey rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Late hit rule by the iihf player safety committee, as well as a summary of the primary major changes to the iihf rule book.
The rule calls for a five minute major penalty and an immediate ejection of the player from the game for fighting. International ice hockey federation iihf officiating casebook supplementing the iihf official rule book 4 rule 65 icing the puckhybrid icing situation 1 a player passes the puck from behind the blue line to a teammate who is standing with both skates before the centre red line, but the puck hits the teammates stick, which is beyond the. The contents of the iihf international transfer regulations have been updated. The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf competitions, olympic competitions and qualifications thereto and all other international games as established by. The most ambitious and important writing andrew podnieks has ever had the honour to produce, this book was commissioned by the iihf and required a total rewriting and reinterpreting of the iihf rule book which governs all of international hockey and is translated into 26 languages. This book is the singular source for the rules of the. Iihf is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms the free dictionary. Gunning for glory having missed out on their last appearance at the olympics six years ago, andrei kostitsyn is now ready to fire belarus to pyeongchang 2018 belarus cruises past poland rallying back from a two goal deficit, belarus charges ahead to beat poland 53. Information olympic international ice hockey federation iihf. Player eligibility rules for participation in iihf.
Slovenia now awaits for a place in pyeongchang 2018. International ice hockey federation new south wales. Get all your guidelines and forms here, from guidelines. The iihf, amateur and nhl rules evolved separately from. Croatian, czech, danish, estonian, finnish, french, german, hungarian, latvian, russian, slovene, swedish, ukrainian version outof.
Iihf official rule book 20142018 iihf, 2014 the most ambitious and important writing andrew podnieks has ever had the honour to produce, this book was commissioned by the iihf and required a total rewriting and reinterpreting of the iihf rule book which governs all of international hockey and is translated into 26 languages. Listed below are the new rules and points of emphasis for 2012 keep this with your 201112 rule book. Iihf ice hockey official rule book pdf download option. Register now and test your knowledge of the rules of the game. Looking for online definition of iihf or what iihf stands for. Penalty for violation of this rule is a bench minor penalty. Iihf rule book changes after print version rule 1 the international ice hockey federation iihf as governing body addition v.
Below you can find the complete book in the pdf format. Information ogqmd international ice hockey federation iihf. The international handball federation has informed its member federations and the continental federations of five changes to the rules of the game, coming into effect as of 1 july 2016. The 2019 edition of the rulebook, which comes into effect on january. The iihf player transfer program using itcs is a service to member national associations and performs a key role in the iihf player eligibility responsibilities for participation in iihf championships or olympic winter games competitions.
Each rule test contains 5 videos with different referee decisions in ihf matches at olympic games or world championships. The videos below have also been developed to provide a visual aid on how changes to the rule book will be officiated moving forward. Iihf is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms. The visiting team player must put his stick on the ice first for any faceoff. Electronic game book erstebank eishockey liga ebel, alps hockey league ahl, erste bank young stars league ebysl, erste bank juniors league ebjl, eu rookie cup eurc. Dec 16, 2014 iihf rule book changes after print version rule 1 the international ice hockey federation iihf as governing body addition v. It is based in zurich, switzerland, and maintains the international ice hockey rulebook, processes international player transfers, dictates officiating guidelines and is responsible for the management of international ice hockey tournaments. To download the latest version, please click on the link below. The iihf case book is a supplement to the iihf official rule book. May 29, 2014 the iihf has some rule changes coming this fall. Iihf event do so with the understanding and respect of these rules and agree to abide by them at all times. The handbook is broken into sections to make the file sizes smaller.
In addition to the onice officials, every game at iihf championships and events is overseen by a. Important details on age classifications, registration fees, rosters and tournaments. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. Ihf amends rules of the game european handball federation. Lithuania stuns ukraine roaring back from a goal down, lithuania downs ukraine 21 to move up to second ahead of the final round of games gb going for gold great britain surged ahead to beat romania in their penultimate game to set them up for a gold medal game tomorrow homecoming hero eager to finish off the season on a high on home ice, croatia steps up their medal hunt bolstered by the. Rule 635 spearing note spearing is the act of poking, stabbing, or attempting to poke or stab an opponent with the tip of the blade of the stick while holding the stick with one or both hands. Many were on the table the iihf received 86 proposals for changes to the rulebook.
English ice hockey association limited, 12 arnside avenue, blackpool fy1 6nb. The iihf consists of member nations which, when they join, recognize the need to participate under a codified system of rules based on sportsmanship, regardless of level of play or location of game. The rule changes, in short, are the following ones. Click here to download the iihfs rule book and sport regulations. Click here for more information on the iihf world ranking system. Iihf rule book changes after print version hockey centre.
Ihf announces rule changes effective july 1st 2016. In addition to the onice officials, every game at iihf championships and events is overseen by a referee supervisor and possibly a disciplinary panel or representative thereof. Lithuania stuns ukraine roaring back from a goal down, lithuania downs ukraine 21 to move up to second ahead of the final round of games gb going for gold great britain surged ahead to beat romania in their penultimate game to set them up for a gold medal game tomorrow. Slovenia blanks denmark a masterclass of defensive discipline sees. It is based on the rankings of the four most recent iihf ice hockey world championships and of the last olympic mens ice hockey tournament including qualification tournaments. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book.
The 20192020 minnesota hockey handbook is available via the links below. The official aihl rule book amateur athletic union. The nhls rule book is the basis for the rule books of most north american professional leagues. Nhliihf major rule differences international ice hockey. These may not be altered in any way without consent from an iihf representative. The one exception to this provision is where the le tter r appears with course names. Goaltender pants are produced by an iihf supplier to specific iihf guidelines. Please note that the sections are listed according to order in the handbook. It is comprised of rule interpretations and clarifications, referee and linesmen guidelines. Each team may use their timeout during the same stoppage of play. The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf. Rule 511 goalkeeper penalty procedure no such restricted area in the iihf. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to ice hockey rules and regulations first. Any reference to goaltender refers equally to backup goaltender.
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