The Ringette Philosophy Ringette is a mass participation team sport that encourages the physical, mental, social, and moral development of individual participants within the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship, personal excellence, and enjoyment. For more information about Ringette, contact your provincial association or: Ringette Canada c/o House of Sport, RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1H 7K7 Telephone: (613) 748-5655 Internet Address: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ringette.ca Ringette Canada is a founding member of the International Ringette Federation. Ce document est aussi disponible en français. Acknowledgements Ringette Canada wishes to thank the dedicated volunteers who have contributed to the development of its programs and resources. The Official Rules and Case Book is an invaluable resource that has evolved over years of rule interpretations, clarifications, and applications. Thanks are extended to all of the individuals, in particular Bernie Cockburn and Jane Larkworthy, who have contributed significantly to the development of the Official Rules and Case Book. We extend our thanks to Rob Drury for updating this edition of the Official Rules and Case Book, and incorporating the rule changes. Ringette Canada also wishes to acknowledge the following: • The late Sam Jacks, for the original concept of the game. • The late Agnes Jacks, for her dedication as a devoted ambassador of the game. • The society of Directors of Municipal Recreation of Ontario, for originally endorsing the game. • The Ontario Ringette Association, for nurturing the rules in the early years, for leadership in rules development, and for cooperating in the purchase of the copyright of the Official Rules by Ringette Canada to make them available nationally. • Steve Moritsugu for re-writing the Official Rules of Ringette in 1999 and incorporating the rule changes in that edition. • Steve Blacklock, Leo McQuaid, Ted Moritsugu and Ron Gallinger for updating and incorporating rule changes into previous editions of the Official Rules of Ringette. Some sections herein were originally adapted from the Official Hockey Rules of the Canadian Hockey Association Any reproduction of the Official Rules and Case Book of Ringette , in whole or in part, without the written consent of Ringette Canada is strictly forbidden. © 2019 Ringette Canada ISBN –0-920817-06-8 ii Table of Contents The Ringette Philosophy ..................................................................... i Acknowledgements ............................................................................. ii Table of Contents .............................................................................. iii Introduction ....................................................................................... iv Format ....................................................................................... iv Section 1 – Definitions .................................................................. 1 Section 2 - Playing Area ............................................................... 5 Section 3 – Rink Markings ............................................................ 7 Section 4 – Dress of Players ....................................................... 12 Section 5 – Equipment ............................................................... 14 Section 6 – Game Time ............................................................. 24 Section 7 – Team Rules ............................................................. 28 Section 8 – The Play .................................................................. 32 Section 9 – Goalkeeper Play ...................................................... 57 Section 10 – The Free Pass and Goalkeeper Ring ...................... 69 Section 11 – Goal Scoring Regulations ....................................... 87 Section 12 – Violations ................................................................ 97 Section 13 – Consequences of Violations .................................. 104 Section 14 – Minor Penalties ..................................................... 106 Section 15 – Unsportsmanlike Conduct Penalties ..................... 127 Section 16 – Misconduct Penalties ............................................ 129 Section 17 – Major Penalties ..................................................... 131 Section 18 – Match Penalties ..................................................... 133 Section 19 – Penalty Shot Award ............................................... 136 Section 20 – Consequences of Penalties .................................. 145 Section 21 – Team Penalty Regulations .................................... 157 Section 22 – Penalty Shot Procedure ........................................ 165 Section 23 – Injured Players ...................................................... 171 Section 24 – Shot Clock .............................................................. 173 Annex A – Officials .................................................................. 182 Annex B – Mechanics .............................................................. 185 Annex C – On-Ice Officials’ Signals ......................................... 194 Annex D – Canadian Ringette Championships: Tie Breaking Format ............................................... 201 Annex E – Canadian Ringette Championship: Gold Medalists and Sportsmanship Awards ........... 203 Annex F – Resources .............................................................. 209 iii Introduction to the Official Rules and Case Book of Ringette These are the Official Rules of Ringette. These rules shall be used to play Ringette games that are directly under the jurisdiction of Ringette Canada. It is very difficult to create a set of rules that covers every possible situation that may arise during the course of a game. As well, under certain circumstances, one rule will take precedence over another. The Official Rules are supplemented by Case situations to provide clarification of the rules, detailing official rule interpretations, and explaining officials’ procedures. Knowledge of the rules does not necessarily make one proficient in their application. In order to learn to apply the rules intelligently and consistently, it is recommended that all on-ice officials attend the National Officials’ Certification Program officiating clinics offered through the provincial associations. Any queries regarding rules and rule interpretations should be addressed to your provincial Director / Chair of Officials, or to Ringette Canada. NOTE: All references in this book are referred to as NOTES and are not rules but are meant to clarify and explain the intent of a rule. Format The Official Rules and Case Book has been modified to incorporate the approved playing rule changes for 2019-2021, as well as rule interpretations that have been issued by Ringette Canada. This book follows the format where every rule is written, with the applicable cases and rulings following. Not every rule has an associated case, while many rules have multiple cases. In some instances, cases have been separated and listed following distinct subparagraphs of the rules; in other instances, all of the cases associated with a rule follow the last subparagraph of that rule. Refer to cases by their associated rule and case number. Rules are printed bold and Cases are regular font. Cases and rulings that have been added or substantively altered, to reflect the approved playing rule changes for 2019-2021 and rule interpretations that have been issued by Ringette Canada, have been highlighted by sidebars, like this paragraph and printed in red . Editorial changes are not highlighted. iv – Definitions Section 1 – Definitions 1.1 Acting Goalkeeper (AGK). The AGK is the skater acting in the position of goalkeeper during goalkeeper substitution. 1.2 Actively Checking. Actively Checking is when a player, who is not in control of the ring: 1.2.a attempts to stick check an opponent who has control of the ring or is in a position to control the ring. 1.2.b legally uses the body to maintain position on the ring carrier after an attempt to play the ring. 1.3 Batting the Ring. The ring is batted when a player intentionally moves the hand, arm or head to make contact with the ring, and makes such contact while the hand, arm or head is in motion. 1.4 Control. Control of the ring is gained: 1.4.a when a skater places the stick into the ring, propels the ring with the stick, or bats or kicks the ring. 1.4.b when a goalkeeper, within the goal crease, prevents the ring from entering the net and the ring comes to rest inside the goal crease. 1.4.c when a goalkeeper, while not preventing the ring from entering the net, propels the ring with the stick, or bats or kicks the ring. 1.4.d by the defending team when the ring comes to rest inside the goal crease . 1.4.e when a team is awarded a free pass or a goalkeeper ring and is deemed to be in control until the ring completely exits the free pass circle or crease. NOTE: Deflections by or off a player is not considered control. NOTE: Joint control is considered control for the purpose of stoppages due to delayed violations and penalties. Case 1: A delayed violation or penalty infraction is being assessed against Team A. Play is ongoing. A1 places the stick into the ring, propels the ring with the stick, or bats or kicks the ring. Ruling 1: Play is stopped when A1 gains control of the ring in one of these manners. (Rules 1.4.a, 13.1.b & 20.2.b(1) ) 1 – Definitions Case 2: A delayed violation or penalty