Officials 2023 – Module 13 Women’s Ice Hockey – Topic 2 Specific Equipment Rules

RULE 102.1. FACIAL PROTECTION – WOMEN’S HOCKEY “ADULT” – AGE CATEGORY

All Players in the “Adult” age category must wear a full-face protection (full-visor, or cage facial protection), properly fixed to the helmet.

Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game.

Younger Players in the “Under 18” age category who participate in the “Adult” age category must wear the protective equipment as specified and described for the “Under 18” age category.

RULE 102.2. FACIAL PROTECTION – WOMEN’S HOCKEY “UNDER 18” AND “UNDER-AGED” CATEGORY

All Players in the “U18” age category must wear a full-face protection (full-visor, or cage facial protection), properly fixed to the helmet.

Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game.

All Goalkeepers in this “Under 18” age category must wear a facemask constructed in such a way that neither a puck nor a stick blade can penetrate the openings.

RULE 102.3. MOUTHGUARD – WOMEN’S HOCKEY “ADULT” – AGE CATEGORY

It is strongly recommended that all Players wear a mouthguard, preferably of the custom-made variety.

The mouthguard is designed to protect the teeth and jaws from impact and may also serve to reduce the risk of concussions. It is recommended to wear this mouthguard in a compliant manner at all times when on the ice.

RULE 102.5. NECK- AND THROAT PROTECTOR – WOMEN’S HOCKEY “ADULT”– AGE CATEGORY

It is recommended that all Players wear a certified Neck- and Throat Protection.

A Goalkeeper is allowed to attach a throat protector to the chin of her facemask. It must be made of a material that will not cause injury.

RULE 102.6. NECK- AND THROAT PROTECTORS – WOMEN’S HOCKEY “UNDER 18” AND “UNDER-AGED” CATEGORY

All Players must wear a certified Neck- and Throat Protection.

A Goalkeeper is allowed to attach a throat protector to the chin of her facemask. It must be made of a material that will not cause injury.

RULE 102.7. HELMET / EAR-PROTECTION – WOMEN’S HOCKEY “ADULT” – AGE CATEGORY

Players must wear the ear-protection, attached to their helmets.

Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game.

RULE 102.8. HELMET / EAR-PROTECTION – WOMEN’S HOCKEY “UNDER 18” AND “UNDER-AGED” – AGE CATEGORY

Players must wear the ear-protection, attached to their helmets.

Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game.

RULE 102.9. PROCEDURE – NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

The Game Officials on the ice will respond appropriately if a Player on the ice is wearing her protection equipment not in accordance with the rules (e.g., face protection not properly attached, etc.).

The Game Officials will then take the offending Player to the appropriate Player’s Bench and issue a warning to the Team through the Coach. The Game Officials shall also inform the other Team at the same time and warn them as well. Both teams are now warned that Players requested to wear the protection equipment properly.

The next Player found not to be wearing the protection equipment not in accordance with the rule shall be penalized with a ten (10) minute Misconduct Penalty.

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