Field hockey is a widely played team sport of the hockey family. Goals are scored when the ball made of solid plastic. Field hockey understanding the game is not a rule book nor intended to be one, even if i have focused on the rules aspect of it, but it is a very useful handbook for umpires as there is a lot more to umpiring than just knowing the rules of the game. Based on recommendations made by the fih rules committee, the international hockey. 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. Based on recommendations made by the fih rules committee, the international hockey federation fih has released the rules of hockey 2017.
Clarifies the date when eye protection must be permanently labeled with the astm 27 standard for field hockey at the time of manufacture. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades. I would like to congratulate everyone for making the 20crn field hockey team. The language provides consistency with other nfhs rules books 165. There are 11 players to a side, one of whom is a goalkeeper. For more information on the history and rules of field hockey, check out this website. Reviewed in the united states on september 18, 2017. Field hockey school teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. Players commonly use sticks made out of wood, carbon fibre, fibre glass or a combination of carbon. You will find a concise list of keywords and phrases in the hockey terminology az section.
Teamgoals our team goals this year are to field the most competitivepossible. Field hockey, outdoor game played by two opposing teams of 11 players each who use sticks curved at the striking end to hit a small, hard ball into their opponents goal. Field hockey goalkeeping course added to nfhs learning center. In amateur and international hockey, the goal crease is a half circle with radius of 6 ft 1. Included in this rule book are usa field hockey s 2019 modifications for domestic indoor hockey competitions as well as the complete list of the fihs rules of indoor. If you have any questions, please do nothesitate to ask.
Misconduct includes any player or team action that an official deems to be unsportsmanlike including 1 disputing, appealing, protesting andor reacting in a provocative or disapproving manner or an inappropriate way toward any decision made by an official. Each team plays with ten field players and a goalkeeper. National field hockey coach of the year 201718 criteria for completing. The 2017 edition of the rulebook, which comes into effect on january 1st 2017. The nhl announced three rule changes for the 201718 season. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of the current usa hockey rulebook.
Usa field hockey has established that the international hockey federation fih will be the ultimate authority for rules governing the sport of indoor hockey in the united states. These took effect internationally from 1 january 2019, but national associations have discretion to decide the date of implementation at national level. Use the search bar above or click on sections to navigate the vast hockey resources including rules, descriptions, casebook examples and videos. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. All outdoor rule modification, amendments or adjustments will be posted below.
This rule was eliminated from the national hockey league and other north american professional leagues beginning in the 19992000 season. Hockey is a noncontact sport and all fouls result in a free hit or a penalty corner for the nonoffending team depending on where the infringement took place and the severity of the foul. National federation of state high school associations. We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the hockey faq guide. Miaa handbook july 1, 2019 june 30, 2021 updated 72419. Avenue des arts 1 bte 5 b1210 brussels belgium phone. If a player is unable to resume play or her team or medical personnel enters the field of play, the team shall substitute for her or play short. Section xi field hockey handbook table of contents effective 20122014 and extended 20142017. A field hockey match consists of two halves, usually 35 minutes each, and begins with a pass back a nondefended pass from one teammate to another at midfield. New app can be used without an internet connection for moments when you need to look up a rule but are in one of those referee locker rooms with no wifi. Mind that you dont intentionally use your body, hands or feet to move the ball.
Handbook editorial changes are part of an ongoing process to clarify the existing rule while promoting its intent. 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. Wherever this mark appears in the miaa handbook you can click on it as a link to helpful information. A field hockey match consists of two halves, usually 35 minutes each, and begins with a pass back a nondefended pass from one teammate to another at mid field. Keep uptodate with changes in rules with rules bulletins. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. Learn more about field hockey, including its history. 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. The game can be played on grass, watered turf, artificial turf or synthetic field, as well as an indoor boarded surface. Questions and answers are supplied by state rules interpreter, lea kusner.
This video explains them as well as directions related to existing rules and equipment reminders. The only player on the field who is allowed to use their feet and hands as well as their stick is the goalkeeper. If the ball accidentally hits the feet and the player gains no benefit from the contact, then the contact is usually not penalized. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Provides consistent nfhs rules book language regarding uniforms. The 201920 print editions of the rule books, which came into effect on january 1, 2019, will be sent to all usa field hockey umpire members. Field hockey is primarily a girls and womens game in the united states, although its played by men and women worldwide. There are 11 players on a team made up of a goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and attackers. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Field hockey rules and regulations pdf 2020 download.
When ordering new uniform top, please comply with regulations in the current nfhs field hockey rules book. Hockey players may not trip, push, charge, interfere with, or physically handle an opponent in any way. It is called field hockey to distinguish it from the similar game played on ice. The rules of hockey apply to all levels of the game, and are effective from 1 january 2017 at international level. National field hockey coach of the year 2017 18 criteria for completing penalty corner among 2019 field hockey rule. The rules of hockey are very similar to the rules of football except that players. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. Rule book nba for 20162017 index 102016 free throw clock, startunsuccessful rule section article page free throw 5 viii a 1 24. The goal of this effort, and of the enhancement icons associated. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. As communicated on 18th december 2018, england hockey chose not to implement the changes during the 201819 season.
The game clock shall be stopped by the officials signal for a goalkeeper substitution. Due to the variation in rule sets for the domestic game, the hockey hub will host both versions of the rules that england hockey will be playing to during the 201920 season. Field players may not play the ball with their feet. These will formally come into effect for international hockey from 1st january 2017, with national associations free to choose the date. Included in this rule book are usa field hockeys 2019 modifications for domestic indoor hockey competitions as well as the complete list of the fihs rules of indoor. All volleyball head coaches are required to attend the. As previously stated, there are a number of changes to the outdoor rules. The substitution area marked as follows on the same side of the field as the officials table, 10yard wide area, 5 yards on either side of the center line, for all players including goalkeepers.
Usa field hockey has established that the international hockey. Keep in mind, that unlike other sports, there is no offside in field hockey. The fih published the new rules of outdoor hockey in december 2018. Dec 25, 2016 official 2018 nfhs field hockey rule book a43 389 anthem sports. The nhl announced three rule changes for the 2017 18 season. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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.
Contains the official rules for field hockey and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Time is not stopped during substitution except for a goalkeeper. They are presented to match the organization of the 2017. The meetings listed below are updated instantly whenever the chapter secretary sets up or changes a meeting. Uniform waiver nysphsaa has granted a waiver for uniform tops through 2014. All quizzes will be archived here for future reference as needed. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for player s, coach es, referees, parents and fans. For the purposes of this rule, the crease extends vertically from the painted lines to the top of the goal frame.
To view bulletins please select a sport from the menu below. The games rules, as set down by the international hockey federation are fairly standard. Included in this rule book are usa field hockeys modifications for domestic. Hard copies of the latest outdoor rules book can be ordered by emailing. The rules of indoor hockey are issued by the fih rules. It is important to note that national associations have discretion to decide the date of their implementation at national level. Application of the rules of hockey in england for the 2019. Application of the rules of hockey in england for the 201920. Nfhs field hockey rule book image collections book. The object of the game is to score more goals than the opposition. This rule book is reprinted under the authority of the fih and conforms to all current information available at the time of printing. Participants in indoor hockey must be aware of the rules of.
Official 2018 nfhs field hockey rule book a43 389 anthem sports. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of. The rules of paraid hockey are below, together with a short version of these rules. The option to purchase a usa field hockey outdoor and. Failure to comply with any of the rules as outlined will be cause for the match to be declared a forfeit. Indeed, field hockey is both a mens and womens olympic sport. Usa field hockey modifications to the rules of indoor hockey and the following tournament rules will be enforced. Field hockey was played at the summer olympics in 1908 and 1920. If worn, the undershirts shall be white for the home team and black or dark color for the visiting team.
The new york state public high school athletic association inc. Field hockey rules committee welcomes new members 20182019. Playing area 201 617 official rules of inline hockey 9 rink. The substitution area marked as follows on the same side of. Field hockey new york state public high school athletic. The fih will be promoting beach hockey as a complementary version of the sport to traditional 11aside hockey, indoor hockey and hockey5s.