Rules of Hockey

  
 
The following statement has been released by FIH this morning:

        To: National Associations and Continental Federations

         2009 Rules of Hockey

It is anticipated that the next Rules of Hockey and Rules of Indoor Hockey will take effect from 1 June 2009.
 Until new sets of rules are published and implemented, the 2007-2008 rules continue to apply.
 What changes there will be in 2009 is still under discussion within the FIH.   The Hockey Rules Board has already undertaken a significant review of the Rules of Indoor Hockey.  At its meeting in November 2008, it will finalise any proposals for changes to the rules for outdoor hockey.
Secretary, Hockey Rules Board
 

 

 

This means that the 2007-08 Rules for both the outdoor and the indoor game will continue until 1st June 2009.
England Hockey will receive notice of the 2009-2010 Rules in early 2009 and will produce information and guidance to support all changes. Notices regarding the availability of the new Hockey Rules books will be posted to the website www.englandhockey.co.uk