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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.
The red line, two inches (2’’) wide, between the goal posts on the rink and extended completely across the rink, shall be known as the “GOAL LINE.” In front of each goal, a “GOAL CREASE” area shall be marked by a red line two inches (2’’) in width. There shall also be a line, twelve inches (12’’) in width and red in color, drawn
RULE 1 – INTERNATIONAL ICE HOCKEY FEDERATION (IIHF) AS GOVERNING BODY i. The IIHF consists of member nations which, when they join, recognize the need to participate under a codified system of rules based on sportsmanship, regardless of level of play or location of game. ii. The rules of the IIHF are intended to promote skill and athleticism in
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.
rules of the game, listening to coaches, and respecting the function of the Referees and Line-spersons – for the good of the game!
These three rules are designed to cut down on stalling, encourage teamwork and maintain the speed of the game. A team is offside when any member of the attacking team precedes the puck carrier over the defending team's blue line. The position of the player's skates and not that of his stick is the determining factor.
