IPC ICE SLEDGE HOCKEY International Paralympic Committee Ice Sledge Hockey Rules 2014-2018 July 2014 Contents 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 10 2 Field of play specifications .................................................................................. 11 200 Definition of the field of play ...................................................................................... 11 201 Dimensions of the rink .............................................................................................. 11 202 Boards ...................................................................................................................... 11 203 Kick plate ................................................................................................................. 11 204 Benches ................................................................................................................... 11 205 Doors ........................................................................................................................ 14 206 Protective glass ........................................................................................................ 14 207 End zone nets ........................................................................................................... 15 208 Division and marking of the surface ........................................................................... 15 209 Goal lines .................................................................................................................. 15 210 Blue lines .................................................................................................................. 15 211 Centre line ................................................................................................................ 16 212 Face-off spots and circles ......................................................................................... 16 213 Centre face-off spot and circle .................................................................................. 16 214 Face-off spots in neutral zone ................................................................................... 16 215 End zone face-off spots and circle ............................................................................. 17 216 Referee crease .......................................................................................................... 18 217 Goal crease ............................................................................................................... 18 218 Goal frames, posts and netting (goal net)................................................................... 19 219 Team benches .......................................................................................................... 20 220 Penalty benches ....................................................................................................... 21 221 Goal judge’s bench ................................................................................................... 21 222 Scorekeeper’s bench ................................................................................................ 21 223 Siren ......................................................................................................................... 21 224 Clock ........................................................................................................................ 21 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Rulebook 2014-2018 2 226 Red and green lights ................................................................................................. 22 229 Rink lighting .............................................................................................................. 22 3 Player equipment, clothing and protective equipment ........................................... 24 300 Sledge frames ........................................................................................................... 24 301 Heel support ............................................................................................................. 27 302 Front skid ................................................................................................................. 27 303 Foot guard/support ................................................................................................... 28 304 Foot protection ......................................................................................................... 28 305 Skate blades/blade carrier ........................................................................................ 29 306 Sledge seat (bucket) ................................................................................................. 29 307 Hockey sticks ........................................................................................................... 30 308 Picks ........................................................................................................................ 31 309 Uniforms................................................................................................................... 32 310 Helmet ..................................................................................................................... 33 311 Full face mask .......................................................................................................... 33 312 Gloves ...................................................................................................................... 33 313 Throat protector........................................................................................................ 33 314 Mouth guard ............................................................................................................. 34 315 Shin protection ......................................................................................................... 34 316 Elbow pads ............................................................................................................... 34 317 Shoulder pads ........................................................................................................... 34 318 Sledge height measurement tool ............................................................................... 34 319 Pick measurement tool ............................................................................................. 35 320 Sledge length measurement standard ....................................................................... 35 4 Goalkeeper equipment (mobility devices), protective clothing, accessories and foot protection ................................................................................................................. 37 400 Goalkeeper’s sledge frame ........................................................................................ 37 401 Goalkeeper’s sticks ................................................................................................... 37 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Rulebook 2014-2018 3 402 Goalkeeper’s gloves .................................................................................................. 38 403 Blocking glove .......................................................................................................... 39 404 Goalkeeper’s clothing ............................................................................................... 39 405 Goalkeeper’s helmet and full face mask .................................................................... 39 406 Goalkeeper’s leg guards ........................................................................................... 40 5 Competition equipment ....................................................................................... 41 501 Puck ......................................................................................................................... 41 6 Game format ...................................................................................................... 42 600 Timing of game ......................................................................................................... 42 601 Start of game and periods ......................................................................................... 42 602 Time out ................................................................................................................... 42 603 Determining the outcome of the game ....................................................................... 43 604 Overtime period ........................................................................................................ 43 605 Game winning penalty shots ...................................................................................... 44 7 Teams ................................................................................................................ 46 700 Team composition and players in uniform ................................................................. 46 701 Team Captain ........................................................................................................... 46 702 Athletes on the ice .................................................................................................... 46 703 Substitution of players and goalkeepers .................................................................... 46 704 Change of players and goalkeepers from the team bench during play ........................ 47 705 Change of player’s procedure