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As the international governing body for hockey, we are responsible for the rules of Outdoor Hockey (11 a-side), Indoor Hockey, Hockey5s, Beach and Para-ID Hockey. Below you can download the rules for each format of the game. Get the interactive FIH Rules of Hockey App now!
A copy of the Rules is available on the FIH website www.fih.ch and is also available free to download as an app ‘FIH Rules of Hockey’, available for iOS and Android. The Rules in this new publication are effective from 1 January 2022 at international level.
rule 209 beyond centre red line/goaltender 127 rule 210 broken stick/goaltender/dropped or abandoned stick 127 rule 211 dangerous equipment/goaltender 128 rule 212 delay of game/goaltender – adjustment of equipment 129 rule 213 delay of game/goaltender – displaced g oal net 129
In front of each goal a GOAL CREASEarea shall be marked by a red line, 5 cm wide, as illustrated on the opposite page. The goal crease area shall be painted light blue. In the rule interpretation, the goal crease shall be considered as a volume which is defined by the crease markings and extending vertically 1.27 m to the top of the goal frame.
There are two main sections to the Rules: “Playing the Game” and “Umpiring”. At the end of the Rules, there is a description of additional information avail-able from the International Hockey Federation (FIH). With effect from this set of Rules, the implementation date is standardised as 1 January each year.
Hockey5s is a short format of the sport which is designed to enhance the global reach of Hockey via a game which is fast, skilful and adaptable with a set of simplified rules. There will always be 2 periods, or halves, in a match as the aim is for Hockey5s to be short, sharp and exciting.
Everyone involved in the game must act with consideration for the safety of others. Relevant national legislation must be observed. Players must ensure that their equipment does not constitute a danger to themselves or to others by virtue of its quality, materials or design.
