Based on recommendations from the Hockey Rules Board, the Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has agreed changes to the Rules of Hockey and the Rules of Indoor Hockey.
These changes formally take effect for international competition from 1 January 2011; all international matches played before that date use the existing (ie 2009) Rules. However, advance notice of the main changes is provided so that Continental Federations and National Associations may, if they wish, implement the changes sooner for matches within their jurisdiction.
It is anticipated that Rules books incorporating the changes above will be printed and made available on the FIH website in September 2010.
Please click here for direct access to the changes for 2011 to the Rules of Hockey and the Rules of Indoor Hockey.
