Nfhs hockey rule book

We recommend reading through the simplified guide to hockey rules and regulations first. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs ice hockey rules committee recommended the changes at its april 2930 meeting in indianapolis, and all changes were. Nfhs rule changes affect sticks, helmets for 201920 season membership indianapolis, indiana may 22, 2019 lengths of sticks and requirements for helmets and facemasks were among nine rules changes approved for the 201920 boys and girls high school ice hockey season. The nfhs baseball rules committee and the nfhs board of directors believes there are areas of the game of interscholastic baseball that need to be addressed and given special attention. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. We encourage you to work with your member state association and submit a rules change proposal form. Dec 20, 2019 is the official nfhs hockey rule book available anywhere online. Nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship. We are having a discussion read argument over a catcher wearing a skull cap and mask. This is an open league meaning there are no rules about. Nfhs rule changes affect sticks, helmets for 201920 season.

This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. The 202021 nfhs rule changes for winter sports have begun to arrive with the link to the just released swimming and diving rule change press release below. Rule change illegal slide rule 2322c a runner may legally slide past home plate, even if he makes contact with a fielder or alters the play of the fielder, provided the slide meets all other provisions of the sliding rules and he does not initiate malicious contact. Nfhs field hockey rule book image collections book. Screen rule 440 a new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor. Is this pilot project exclusive to minnesota or all federation participants. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for player s, coach es, referees, parents and fans. This firstofitskind online officiating course from the nfhs is designed to introduce individuals to the world of interscholastic officiating ideal for those considering becoming an official or anyone within their first few years in officiating. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. You will find a concise list of keywords and phrases in the hockey terminology az section. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams.

All 201718 ice hockey rules changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Two changes in rule 3 dealing with equipment were approved to decrease risk of injury in the sport. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Playing distance is defined as the distance within which a player is capable of reaching the ball to play it. Dec 25, 2016 official 2018 nfhs field hockey rule book a43 389 anthem sports. May 17, 2018 the national federation of state high school associations nfhs ice hockey rules committee recommended the changes at its april 2324 meeting in indianapolis, and all changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Contains the official rules for field hockey and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Penalties for boarding, checking from behind increase in high schoo. Access to rule book during game u no requirement required required. These areas of concern are often cyclical some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might appear in the rules book for consecutive. Here are some of the outstanding features of the website. Official 2018 nfhs field hockey rule book a43 389 anthem sports. You can see the animation designed and narrated by terry welsh, usa field hockey technical director. Direct, indirect contact to the head penalties in high school ice h.

Additional penalty options are available in rule 74. Nfhs playing rules and points of emphasis for ohio interscholastic hockey. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of the current usa hockey rulebook. Current nfhs hockey rules will be in effect, with the exceptions of those listed. Field hockey school teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. This particular rule is different in usa hockey, nfhs, and ncaa. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. A link to download this document is at the bottom of the page. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. The nfhs is committed to using this site to deliver the most current online resources available to assist you in your season and your career. Consistency and clarity focus of changes in high school ice hockey rules consistency and clarity. We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the hockey faq guide.

To achieve officiating excellence an official must combine knowledge of the rules and of the game with proper mechanics and decisionmaking skills. I wanted to look up a rule only to find that, unless im missing it somewhere, the only way to view the rule book is to pay for it. Wisconsin interscholastic athletic association 5516 vern holmes drive stevens point, wi 544828833. Welcome to the nfhs central hub dedicated entirely to members of the nfhs officials association. The nfhs publishes playing rules in 16 sports for boys and girls competition and administers fine arts programs in speech, theater, debate and music.

All field players shall wear eye protection that meets the astm standard for field hockey at the time of manufacture. Mouthguard use these situations are addressed in the nfhs ice hockey rules book page 76. Pioneers wendell, darwitz blaze trail for girls ice hockey. Nfhs rule changes for winter sports 202021 begin to. Captains choice of players modified in high school ice. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Please see a board member if you havent received your newest copy of the nfhs. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Consistency and clarity focus of changes in high school ice hockey. Indianapolis, indiana may 22, 2019 lengths of sticks and requirements for helmets and facemasks were among nine rules changes approved for the 201920 boys and girls high school ice hockey season.

National field hockey coach of the year 201718 criteria for completing penalty corner among 2019 field hockey rule. Ppt 2016 14 nfhs field hockey rules interpretation powerpoint. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of. The nfhs, from its offices in indianapolis, indiana, serves its 50 member state high school athleticactivity associations, plus the district of columbia. Nfhs and usa field hockey collaboration the nfhs and usa field hockey have collaborated to animate the selfpass to better assist umpires, coaches and players with understanding and implementation of the new selfpass rule. All players on the same team who choose to wear an undershirt must wear the same color. Use the search bar above or click on sections to navigate the vast hockey resources including rules, descriptions, casebook examples and videos. I am a licensed official in multiple sports, and a member of nfhs officials. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. If worn, the undershirts shall be white for the home team and black or dark color for the visiting team. Rule 7 is physical and stick fouls, rule 8 is other fouls, and rule 9 is game flow. New nfhs rules closer than ever to rules of hockey by cris maloney february 21, 2011 with the adoption of the requirement that the ball must leave the circle on a penalty circle before a goal can be scored and umpires now being able to penalize misconduct with both a 5minute and 10minute yellow card, the nfhs rules are more aligned than. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase.

New penalty structure in ice hockey focuses on risk minimization. Nfhs rules changes 20182019 boys ice hockey rhode island. National federation of state high school associations. Rule 1 section 5 article 4the catchers helmet and mask combination shall meet the nocsae standard at the time of manufacture. Players, rosters, and substitutions teams will consist of 6 players 5 skaters and a goalie. Sports wisconsin interscholastic athletic association. No one doubts that the f3 and most other hockey style mask is nocsae certified. Is the official nfhs hockey rule book available anywhere online. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to hockey rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. Click here to view the 2020 nfhs field hockey rules changes. Please see a board member if you havent received your newest copy of the nfhs rule book. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. The wrestling and basketball rule change press releases will be added just as soon as they are released in the coming weeks.

Usa hockey playing rules committee nfhs playing rules. Dates for nfhs rule change proposal submission sport committee meeting open date for proposals due date for proposals field hockey january april 1 november 1 football january april 1 november 1 soccer january april 1 november 1 volleyball january april 1 november 15 spirit march june 1 february 1 swimmingdiving march june 1 february 15. Rules 226 and 428 now state that when rules indicate a captains choice of players for serving a penalty, the captain must select a player who was on the ice when play was stopped, excluding the goalkeeper. Field hockey rules committee welcomes new members 20182019. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition. The nfhs ice hockey rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis to the ice hockey rules book. I wasnt aware minnesota was allowed to see how this looks. Uil to partner with brain institute for nations largest concussion.

They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Ppt 2016 nfhs national field hockey rules interpretation. Minnesota high school hockey page 6 noncollegiate sports. The four official system consists of two referees and two linesmen. Field hockey goalkeeping course added to nfhs learning center. Communicable disease procedures also found in the nfhs rules book. Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage. Since the clock is stopped when bench personnel are cautioned or disqualified, substitutes from both teams who have already reported may be beckoned by the referee and may enter the field of play. Connecticut studentathlete is 2015 nfhs spirit of sport winner. National federation of state high school associations field. Field hockey rules and regulations pdf 2020 download. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs ice hockey rules committee recommended the changes at its april 2324 meeting in indianapolis, and all changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors.