Coaching field hockey course added to nfhs learning center anne horton. From 1 january 2017 international hockey federation. Reviewed in the united states on september 18, 2017 format. This revision in rule 124h was one of eight rules changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs field hockey rules committee at its january 12 in indianapolis. Indoor hockey published by the international hockey federation fih effective january 1, 2017.
The game can be played on grass, watered turf, artificial turf or synthetic field, as well as an indoor boarded. There are 11 players to a side, one of whom is a goalkeeper. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Field hockey is a widely played team sport of the hockey family. 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. Indoor hockey, is an indoor variant of outdoor field hockey. Mind that you dont intentionally use your body, hands or feet to move the ball. Piaa field hockey information such as news, announcements, season schedule, documents, and travel information can be found here. Usa field hockey modifications to the rules of indoor hockey and the following tournament rules will be enforced. Tournaments contact us for additional information cif ejection report login ejection manager. The fih is also responsible for organizing the hockey rules board and developing the rules for the. Field hockey rules and regulations pdf 2020 download. A popular variant of field hockey is indoor field hockey, which differs in a number of respects while embodying the primary principles of hockey.
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. Questions and answers are supplied by state rules interpreter, lea kusner. As a result, the longhit line will be eliminated from the field diagram in the nfhs field hockey rules book. Kindle edition verified purchase this is a good rule book for high school, as the rules for high school and college differ slightly. Indoor or outdoor field hockey team must comply with article 7, section 6. Sport information rules information rules library searchable rules book video content on officiating sport.
High school field hockey moves from halves to quarters in 2020 season. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in a bench minor penalty. You will find a concise list of keywords and phrases in the hockey terminology az section. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. The indoor rules of hockey and fih tournament regulations.
Nfhs field hockey proposed rules and editorial changes. The fih will be promoting beach hockey as a complementary version of the sport to traditional 11aside hockey, indoor hockey and hockey5s. The option to purchase a usa field hockey outdoor andor indoor rule book can be found below. Click here to view the 2019 nfhs field hockey comments on the rules. Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. 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. The proposed rules changes were subsequently approved by the. Bought the ebook version of this national rules book for the intended purpose of studying the sport of field hockey to improve my officiating of the game. Field hockey kentucky high school athletic association. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Based on recommendations made by the fih rules committee, the international hockey federation fih has released the rules of hockey 2017.
July 2017 approved to adopt the nfhs overtime procedure for football with the exception of the ball starting on the 20yard line instead of the 10yard line. Field hockey field diagram 16 yards goal 10 yards yards penalty stroke ine 12 inches long 4 yards 5 yards end line broken line circle 25 yard line except as specifically stated within the rules, any dimensions or other information in diagrams of fields is suggestive only. 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 from february 16th 2016. National field hockey coach of the year 2017 18 criteria for completing penalty corner among 2019 field hockey rule. Effective with the 2017 season, the home team shall wear white sockssock guards only, thus eliminating the lightcolored option. Click here to view the 2020 nfhs field hockey rules changes. The rules of paraid hockey are below, together with a short version of these rules. The nfhs field hockey rules committee continues to strive to find ways to improve the ease and use of the rules for officials and coaches, which is evident in many of the changes made for the 2020 field hockey season, said julie cochran, nfhs director of sports.
Keep uptodate with changes in rules with rules bulletins. Nfhs field rules are enforced where applicable or otherwise noted by. It is not to be confused with floorball and indoor roller hockey variants such as rink hockey or inline hockey. Substitutions the field player must exit the field at the 50, only then can the new player step onto the field.
The field hockey game lasts for two 30 minute halves. These will formally come into effect for international hockey from 1st january 2017, with national associations free to choose the date. Jump in books are the beginners guide to umpiring field hockey. Field hockey rules committee welcomes new members 20182019. With many of the rules remaining the same, including obstruction and feet, there are several key. The substitution area marked as follows on the same side of. Rules changes can then be based on practical experience. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. High school indoor field hockey rules new castle county. Field hockey coaches must comply with article 7, section 6. No player shall be allowed on the ice without proper protection as listed in the most recent nfhs ice hockey rules book. National field hockey coach of the year 201718 criteria for completing penalty corner among 2019 field hockey rule. More than 35,000 boys participate in ice hockey across the country in 1,610 high schools, and more than 9,500 girls participate in the sport in 622 schools, according to the 201718 nfhs athletics participation survey. Helmets must be worn by all players while on the bench and at all times on the ice, which includes the congratulatory handshake at the end of the game.
The rules as printed in the national federation nfhs edition 20162017 field hockey rules book will apply in all games involving ohsaa member schools. National federation of state high school associations. Field hockey rules changes 2017 by nfhs on april 25, 2017 field hockey. Avenue des arts 1 bte 5 b1210 brussels belgium phone. Nfhs field hockey rules each state high school association adopting these rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. The high school indoor field hockey league has been established to. Keep in mind, that unlike other sports, there is no offside in field hockey. The nfhs field hockey rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis to the field hockey rules book.
If worn, the undershirts shall be white for the home team and black or dark color for the visiting team. Tim carr, chair of the nfhs officials publications committee, examines the officials code of ethics contained in every nfhs rules book and how it serves as a compass in determining whether officials behavior truly is ethical. The ball cannot go in the air, especially on free hits. Failure to comply with any of the rules as outlined will be cause for the match to be declared a. All indoor rule modification, amendments or adjustments will be posted below. The other rules changes are essentially cosmetic and take account of those changes to the rules of indoor hockey 2017, which are applicable to outdoor hockey, such that both rules sets are as closely aligned as.
For more information on the history and rules of field hockey, check out this website. Indoor hockey is a 5aside variant, with a field which is reduced to approximately template. Rules section of the fih website on 16 february 2016 to update the 2015 rules is now formally incorporated into the rules booklet. Article 22 hockey rules and regulations rhode island.
Each team plays with ten field players and a goalkeeper. July 2017 approved ice hockey to follow the nfhs period and penalty time requirements effective. The rules of hockey 2017 do contain a number of adjustments that feature in the already published rules of indoor hockey 2017, as applicable. The committee noted that since the home team is required to wear. Field hockey school teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. We encourage you to work with your member state association and submit a rules change proposal form. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for player s, coach es, referees, parents and fans.
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. National boys cross country coach of the year 2017 18 james paccia. Article 18 field hockey rules and regulations rhode island. The nfhs field hockey scorebook features easy to understand instructions and a great layout. New nfhs rules closer than ever to rules of hockey field.
Was very disappointed to discover two things after paying for and downloading the ebook. Teams should have officials sign their score books as proof of payment. The game can be played on grass, watered turf, artificial turf or synthetic field, as well as an indoor boarded surface. Page rule ref proposed changes with rationale submitted by pass fail no action 1 16 124.
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