Foreword this hockey rule book has been compiled and edited by hockey canada. The national ball hockey association of canada is hosting the 2020 national ball hockey association. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Need to get a rule refresher or want to expand your knowledge of the game. All policies, procedures and rules herein are those of ball hockey international inc. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of. The current cbha regulations are subject to change at each general meeting of provincial presidents. Official rule book of hockey canada mission statement we dedicate ourselves to the advancement of amateur hockey for all individuals, through progressive leadership, by ensuring meaningful opportunities and enjoyable experiences in a safe sportsmanlike environment.
Cbha, association andor league games exhibition, regular. The object of the game quite simply is to strike the ball with the hockey stick and knock. Hockey canada 2008 official caserule book hockeycanada. Need to get a rule refresher or want to expand your. Referees case bookrule combination hockey nova scotia. National field hockey coach of the year 201718 criteria for completing penalty corner among 2019 field hockey rule. However, there are a number of special rules that you should be aware of if you have never played sbhl ball hockey.
Ball hockey will be played with street hockey sticks and a nobounce hockey ball orange. Alliance manual of operations minor hockey alliance of ontario. A copy of the rulebook is distributed to each team at. Hockey canadas official playing rules 20052006 shall be followed exactly, with the exception of ball hockey specific applications. In addition, the pitcher may be subject to further penalties following investigation by the baseball canada rep. 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. Age specific and skill defined divisions allow club members to participate in the level of play that best suits their experience and age. Goalies are required to wear a helmet with a face mask, chest protector, blocker, catch glove, goalie shin pads, jockjill and use a goalie stick. Hockeys history, woven with violence the new york times.
A copy of the rulebook is distributed to each team at the start of each year. The hockey canada network app is the premier resource for hockey drills, skills and learning resources. The hockey canada rule book app brings every rule to your mobile device. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. The referees case bookrule combination is up to date as of may 2010 and will take effect at the beginning of the 201011 hockey season. Mens masters team canada accepting applications physiotherapist.
We recommend reading through the simplified guide to hockey rules and regulations first. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for player s, coach es, referees, parents and fans. Official rule book the rules shall be those published by the hockey canada along with the c. 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. Rulebookcasebook hockey alberta officials committee.
Hockey calgary is the largest minor hockey association in alberta and one of the largest and fastest growing in north america. The ball is a hard and at the elite levels, can reach speeds. The iihf, amateur and nhl rules evolved separately from amateur and professional canadian ice hockey rules of the early 1900s. Rules and regulations saskatchewan ball hockey league sbhl. All playing rules and penalties contained in section six6 of the cbha rule book shall apply in all. Caha 20192021 guidebook and rules updated 10719 the link below is the 201921 guidebook. Dec 11, 2011 gopnik offered his hypothesis last november at canadas biggest annual. The 2020 canada cup ball hockey championships will be hosted at in mississauga and this is an a tournament and. Ontario ball hockey federation powered by goalline. The following is an updated statement on behalf of the canadian ball hockey association board of directors, on the ongoing coronavirus covid19 pandemic. Well have it back up and running as soon as possible. Below you can download the rules for each format of the game. Canadian lacrosse association january 2019 box lacrosse rule and situation handbook preamble the history of lacrosse by michael kanentakeron mitchell in canada, we have two officially recognized sports by an act of parliament hockey as a winter sport, and lacrosse as a summer sport.
The junior team canada under 16 program will be sending 22 players along with staff members to rovaniemi, finland in june. Revised and updated september 2008 ramp interactive. A copy of the rulebook is distributed to each team at the start of. For more information on the official isbhf rulebook, as well as training. Boys hockey 201415 1 hockey 201415 last update june 10, 2014 1. Alliance hockey, through their member association, offers recreational hockey for first time participants.
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. Scheduling the scheduling of games will be done in may for the following year at the annual c. The hockey canada concussion awareness app brings head safety info to your phone. Hockey canada rules define the majority of the amateur games played in canada. Most of the rules of ball hockey mirror those of ice hock ey, or what you are already familar with, this is not meant to be a comprehensive list.
Hockey calgary has 20 member associations with over 14,300 players, 3,700 coaches, 1,200 officials and countless volunteers. A list of the official ball hockey tournament rules of the i. 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. They wished to create a global federation for ball hockey. For rules in regard to a pitcher defacing the ball, see rules 8. Hockey canada controls a vast majority of ice hockey in canada, with a few exceptions. Field hockey rules and regulations pdf 2020 download.
Referees case book rule combination 20182020 hockey canada. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. Alliance hockey is a member of hockey canada and the ontario hockey federation. Field hockey rules committee welcomes new members 20182019. The official page of the canadian ball hockey association. 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. In these regulations, bylaws shall refer to the cbha, association andor league bylaws, as applicable. Fair play initiative as a result of hockey canadas focus on fair play and improved communication between officials, coaches and players, hockey canada has implemented the following process. Ball hockey is patterned after and closely related to ice hockey, except the game is played on foot on a nonice surface, player equipment is different, and an orange ball is used instead of a hockey puck.
Players are not allowed to kick the puck into the net or purposely direct it in with any part of their body. The goal of this document is to standardize the interpretation of the rules, the mechanics of the referees, and the game procedures used in the match throughout canada. Ca hockey canada referees case book rule combination 20182020 5 official case rule 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 mandatory events are held at all games exemptions are only made under extreme circumstances. Nyhl north york hockey league welcome to the north york. They focused on uniting the players and the game throughout the world. Jockjill and a mouth guard are recommended, but not mandatory. Ball hockey is a team sport and a variation of the sport of ice hockey and a specific variation of. 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. At the convenience of the touch of a button, you can be sure to have the. Below is information on where these programs can be found, what is involved in terms of approximate costs, number of games and programming. Note there are corrections to the caha guidebook posted on the caha website. Today, the world ball hockey federation represents dekhockey internationally. In these regulations, regulations shall refer to the cbha, association andor league regulations, as applicable.