AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY LEAGUE (AWIHL) REGULATIONS 2016 / 2017 For the latest AWIHL Regulations please visit www.iha.org.au ii Welcome to the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) The Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) is a national league that provides the highest level of competition played regularly by our female competitors. The AWIHL is regulated by the AWIHL Commissioner who is appointed by the AWIHL Board of Directors and Ice Hockey Australia (IHA). The AWIHL Regulations are designed to assist coaches, players, managers, and team owners who wish to participate in the League. The Regulations provide clarity to these responsibilities and targets those significant elements of our sport. IHA is the recognised governing body for ice hockey in Australia and is also affiliated with the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), and is an active member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). As an affiliate member with IHA, it is imperative the AWIHL is conducted in accordance with IHA’s and the AWIHL’s governing regulations, including all IIHF’s applicable regulations and game rules. AWIHL Commissioner contact details: Keven Ross Phone: 0417 704 005 Mailing address: 11 Linden Ave, Eleebana, NSW, 2282 Email:
[email protected] AWIHL Regulations – Revision 12 September 2016 3 INTRODUCTION The regulations include four sections: Section 1: Team Entry & Player / Officials Eligibilty Section 2: Policies & Regulations Section 3: Playing Rules Section 4: Forms Section 1: contains information for the Member or State / Territory AWIHL Organising Committee hosting, preparing and conducting AWIHL games. It refers to all forms and information required by the AWIHL Organising Committee to ensure the League games operate smoothly and successfully.