Hard copies of the latest outdoor rules book can be ordered by emailing. The rules of hockey can be found in an easily readable format on the fih website. Amendments to fih rules of hockey to come into force on 1. Usa field hockey modifications to the rules of indoor hockey and the following tournament rules will be enforced. All of these changes were recommended by the fih rules committee to, and approved by, the fih executive board. In wales and any joint england wales leagues these new rules will not come into play until the 20192020 season. Please find attached a brief description of the new 2015 rules which will be applicable this season. The fih international hockey federation have published the new rules of. Fih rules of indoor hockey 2017 changes highlighted.
Available as downloads on the fih website, the new standards mark another milestone in the development of high quality, sustainable hockey facilities. The app details the official fih rules of hockey 2017, providing officials, players and fans with an easytouse and accessible resource. Oct 20, 2016 the fih international hockey federation have published the new rules of outdoor hockey, which will take effect internationally from 1st january 2017. The netherlands were the reigning champions, but did not return to defend their title due to their poor performance at the 2016 european indoor championship. Further information and clarity is provided in the 2015 rule book available on the fih website and soon in hard copy rulebooks from the saha offices. Fih rules of hockey 2017 read and familiarise yourselves changes to the rule of outdoor hockey are being implemented by england hockey from 1st august. The fih will be promoting beach hockey as a complementary version of the sport to traditional 11aside hockey, indoor hockey and hockey5s. Sep 11, 2015 all of these changes were recommended by the fih rules committee to, and approved by, the fih executive board.
This led to the fih recognising indoor hockey in its constitution in 1968. Building on the success of the fih quality programme for hockey turf, the international hockey federation fih has launched new standards for hockey turfs, hockey fields and hockey5s courts. 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. Hockey 5aside national championship 2017 combined men. Dec 01, 2017 international hockey federation fih 35,479 views 3. All quizzes will be archived here for future reference as needed. Failure to comply with any of the rules as outlined will be cause for the match to be declared a forfeit. In particular, the rule to reduce the number of players on the field of play from six to five per team will be adopted.
If you continue without changing your settings well assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the fih website. The rules of hockey 2017 do contain a number of adjustments that feature in the already published rules of indoor hockey 2017, as applicable to the outdoor game. The fih have published the new rules of indoor hockey, which will take effect internationally from 1 january 2017, but national associations have discretion to decide the date of implementation at national level. The rules of indoor hockey apply to all indoor hockey players and officials. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for player s, coach es, referees, parents and fans.
The 2017 mens african hockey indoor cup of nations was held in swakopmund, namibia from 2325 june 2017. Dec 20, 2018 every second year, the rules committee of the international hockey federation fih may make proposals to amend the rules of hockey. A full breakdown of the new rules can be found here. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of.
Ensuring their players play in a good, sportsmanlike manner. No equipment or items, such as helmets, face masks, hand protectors, towels, water bottles etc. A copy of the indoor rules is available on the fih website. Belgium and the netherlands both claimed crossover playoff victories at the odisha hockey mens world cup bhubaneswar 2018, securing their respective places in the upcoming quarterfinals of the competition on another highquality day of action at the kalinga stadium. There have been no major changes to the current rules written in 2015 and the new changes will go live from 1st january 2017.
Reviewed in the united states on september 18, 2017 verified purchase this is a good rule book for high school, as the rules for high school and college differ slightly. This rule book is reprinted under the authority of the fih. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. Official volleyball rules 20172020 official volleyball rules 20172020 1 approved by the 35 th fivb congress 2016 to be implemented in all competitions beginning after 1 st january 2017. Indoor hockey published by the international hockey federation fih effective january 1, 2017. In 2018, the following proposals have been made by the committee and approved by the executive board. Oct, 2016 the fih international hockey federation have published the new rules of indoor hockey, which will take effect internationally from 1st january 2017. Field hockey school teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. After the recent change to the indoor rules, the fih have now released the new rules for the outdoor format of the game. The latest rules of indoor hockey will be uploaded to fih. The team with the most goals at the end of the 40 minutes is the winner. The 2017 edition of the rulebook, which comes into effect on january 1st 2017, is available below, along with the previous 2015 version and amendment from february 16th. Yesterday tuesday 18th december the fih announced a number of new rule changes that are coming into the new rule book, published on 1st january. National field hockey coach of the year 201718 criteria for completing penalty corner among 2019 field hockey rule.
Before we read more about the rules changes, check out the 2017 indoor hockey rules video briefing by. Herewith a summary of the rule changes as found on the fih website a summary of the adjustments to the rules of hockey 2017 can be found below. 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. Belgium was one of the countries to adopt the field hockey variant, and in 1966 rene frank, a native of belgium, who was later to become president of the fih, persuaded the german hockey associations to give responsibility over the rules of indoor hockey to the fih. South africa defeated namibia in the final and secured a place in the 2018 mens indoor hockey world cup. There have been no major changes to the current rules written in 2015 and the new changes will go live from 1 st january 2017. Rules of indoor hockey based on a recommendation from the fih rules committee, the fih executive board has agreed a change to the rules of indoor hockey, to take place with immediate effect. They are presented to match the organization of the 2017 fih rules of hockey. Ensuring that their players are properly attired and legally equipped. The sport of hockey, including both field and indoor hockey and all current and. Questions and answers are supplied by state rules interpreter, lea kusner.
After the recommendations of fih rules committee, the international hockey federation fih has released the rules of hockey 2017 which will come into effect for international hockey from 1st january 2017. New rules of outdoor hockey published england hockey. Ensuring that their players follow the substitution rules. But in some matches like in a tournament or in a championship game there must be a winner. It is important to note that national associations have discretion to decide the date of their implementation at national level. All forms of hockey are governed by the rules of hockey as set down by the international hockey federation fih. Fih publishes new standards for hockey turf and facilities. Before we read more about the rules changes, check out the 2017 indoor hockey rules video briefing by steve horgan, the director of umpiring for usa. Introduction of the match format of four quarters as standard in international matches, teams have been playing four. Official volleyball rules 2017 2020 official volleyball rules 2017 2020 1 approved by the 35 th fivb congress 2016 to be implemented in all competitions beginning after 1 st january 2017. The fih international hockey federation have published the new rules of indoor hockey, which will take effect internationally from 1st january 2017. Fih modifications of the indoor hockey rules taking effect on 1 september 20.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Further information and clarity is provided in the 2015 rule book available on the fih website and soon in hard copy rulebooks from the saha offices the 4 x 15minute quarters will only be applicable at ipts, national and international tournaments. The fih believes that it is crucially important the both sets of rules are aligned as closely as possible and, in keeping with that philosophy, has included these adjustments in the. Fih standard event operating procedures and any other rules and regulations that are applicable.
A regulation length indoor hockey match lasts 40 minutes which is broken into two halves of 20 minutes each. National associations have discretion to decide the date of implementation at national level. Field hockey rules committee welcomes new members 20182019. All indoor rule modification, amendments or adjustments will be posted below. Official rule book hockey has a proud record of evolving with the times and over the years has not been afraid to change its rules to accommodate changes in the game. Fih announces rule changes to indoor hockey south african. International hockey federation fih 35,479 views 3. The game clock shall be stopped by the officials signal for a goalkeeper substitution. Mobanode, who have created similar products for other sports including rugby and cricket, were commissioned to develop the app for hockey. The 2018 mens indoor hockey world cup was the fifth edition of this tournament and played from 7 to 11 february 2018 in berlin, germany. The best team of the season having accumulated the highest number of points at the end of the league is crowned champion and receives the fih hockey pro league trophy. We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the hockey faq guide.
African hockey federation hockey world league world. The fih hockey pro league is the annual global league involving hockeys best national teams in the world, men and women. You will find a concise list of keywords and phrases in the hockey terminology az section. Brief summary of the indoor hockey 2017 rules changes which will take. The rules of hockey 2017 do contain a number of adjustments that feature in the already published rules of indoor hockey 2017, as applicable to the. The competition featured three teams, an increase from 20 as zimbabwe featured for the first time ever. Time is not stopped during substitution except for a goalkeeper. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game.
Fih rules of indoor hockey 2017 changes highlighted 1. Every second year, the rules committee of the international hockey federation fih may make proposals to amend the rules of hockey. The 2017 edition of the rulebook, which comes into effect on january 1st 2017, is available below, along with the previous 2015 version and amendment from february 16th 2016. In summary, there have been no major changes to the rules of hockey 2015 and the subsequent adjustment to rule. The rules of indoor hockey are issued by the fih rules. New rules of outdoor hockey published by the federation of international hockey will be implemented by england hockey at national level with effect from 1 august 2017. Sep 11, 2017 hockey 5aside national championship 2017. The 4 x 15minute quarters will only be applicable at ipts, national and international. The fih international hockey federation have published the new rules of outdoor hockey, which will take effect internationally from 1st january 2017. These will take effect internationally with effect from 1 january 2017, but national associations have discretion to.
Field hockey goalkeeping course added to nfhs learning center. Indoor hockey as with the outdoor rules, we normally update our indoor hockey rulebook every two years and changes made within this period are published separately below. However, the national associations are free to choose the date of their implementation. 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. The rules of hockey apply to all levels of the game, and are effective from 1 january 2017 at international level. The rules of paraid hockey are below, together with a short version of these rules. It is also possible for a match to end in a draw or tie.
There are a number of changes to the outdoor rules which are marked with a vertical line in the margin of the rule book document which included more detail on the changes listed. Fih confirms changes to indoor and hockey5s rules posted on april 18, 2016 some big changes to come in 2017 for the indoor rules of hockey, as the fih rules committee strives to continue to align the indoor and outdoor rules as much as possible. Earlier today the international hockey federation fih launched a free rules of hockey app for ios and android smartphones. The date of implementation for international competition is 1 january 2017. The 2019 edition of the rulebook, which comes into effect on january 1st 2019.
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