New Design

RULES LINKS

The Basics

Playing the Game
Umpiring the Game
Umpiring Signals (07/21/2009)

Rules of Hockey

Rules of Indoor Hockey (2009)

Modifications

Hockey in the USA (04/19/2010)
Indoor Hockey in the USA

Briefings and Clarifications

Briefing Events - Hockey
Briefing Events - Indoor Hockey
Clarifications - Hockey
Clarifications - Indoor Hockey

2010 Comparison Chart

Ask the Umpire (2010-08-31)

OUTDOOR HOCKEY

Updated on March 14, 2009

HISTORY BUFFS: A history of rule changes, dating back to 1901 when "advantage" was introduced, is available by clicking here.

To access the most recent edition of the Rules of Hockey, the umpires' briefing, and other important information, please click on the appropriate link below:

2009 Rules of Hockey (PDF)
2009 Briefing for umpire managers (Outdoor Hockey) (PDF)
Clarification: Rule 9.11

This version of the rules has an interactive index. After you have opened the document, go to the contents on page 3 and click on individual headings.