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Goaltender Equipment Modification 2009-10
The following is form the USA Rule Book, is effective for the 2009-2010 season and I suggest you disseminate this throughout your organization:
This is from the 2007-2009 USA Hockey Rule Book:
APPENDIX V GOALKEEPER’S EQUIPMENT
EFFECTIVE 2009-10 SEASON
The following references Rule 303 – Goalkeeper’s
Equipment, effective for the 2009-10 season. Changes to the current
rule are highlighted.
(a) With the exception of skates and stick, all the equipment
worn by the goalkeeper must be constructed solely for the purpose
of protecting the head or body, and he must not wear any garment
or use any contrivance that would give him undue assistance in
keeping goal.
(Note) Cages on gloves and abdominal aprons extending down the
front of the thighs on the outside of the pants are prohibited.
“Cage” shall mean any lacing or webbing or other material
in the goalkeeper’s glove joining the thumb and index finger
that is in excess of the minimum necessary to fill the gap when
the goalkeeper’s thumb and forefinger in the glove are fully
extended and spread and includes any pocket or pouch effect produced
by excess lacing or webbing or other material between the thumb
and forefinger when fully extended or spread. Protective padding
attached to the back or forming part of goalkeeper’s blocker
glove shall not exceed 8 inches in width nor more than 15 inches
in length at any point. The cuff of the goalkeeper’s catching
glove shall not exceed 8 inches in width nor should the circumference
of the glove exceed 45 inches. The distance from the heel of the
glove along the pocket and following the contour of the glove
to the top of the “T” trap must not exceed 18 inches.
The heel is considered to be the point at which the straight vertical
line of the cuff meets the glove. Any bar or attachment (cheater
bar) between the cuff and the thumb shall only extend from the
cuff to the thumb in a straight line. Any other pocket, pouch
or contrivance added to the glove by a manufacturer or otherwise
is not acceptable and makes the glove illegal.
(b) The leg guards worn by goalkeepers shall not exceed 11 inches
in extreme width and 38 inches in length as measured when on
the leg of the player. The boot channel of the goalkeeper pad
must be flat or concave in appearance with no additional attachments
such as a puck foil. The boot is the bottom of the pad that sits
over the top of the skate. Calf protectors must follow the contour
of the calf and ankle and can have a thickness of no greater than
11/2 inches
Goalkeeper’s Equipment 2007-09 Official Rules of Ice Hockey
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The knee strap pad is not to exceed 11/2 inches in thickness and
must be fastened to the inner risers and follow the contour of
the inner knee. All outer knee protection must be worn under the
thigh guard of the pant or follow the contour of the leg.
(c) No raised ridges are allowed on the front edges or sides of
the chest pad, the inside or outside of the arms, or across the
shoulders. Layering at the elbow is permitted to add protection
but not to add stopping area. This layering, both across the front
and
down the sides to protect the point of the elbow shall not exceed
7 inches. Shoulder cap protectors must follow the contour of the
shoulder cap without becoming a projection/extension beyond or
above the shoulder or shoulder cap. This contoured padding must
not be more than 1 inch in thickness beyond the top ridge of the
shoulder and shoulder cap. On each side, the shoulder clavicle
protectors are not to exceed 7 inches in width and their maximum
thickness is to be 1 inch. This protection is not to extend or
project above or beyond the shoulder or shoulder cap nor extend
beyond the armpit. No insert is allowed between the shoulder clavicle
protector and the chest pad that would elevate the shoulder clavicle
protector. If when the goalkeeper assumes the normal crouch position,
the shoulder and/or shoulder cap protection is pushed above the
contour of the shoulder, the chest pad will be considered illegal.
(d) No internal or external or cheater padding is permitted on
the pant leg or waist beyond that which is required to provide
protection (no outside or inside ridges). All thigh pads must
follow the contour of the leg and the maximum width of the thigh
pad across the front of the leg is 10 inches.
(e) It is compulsory for all goalkeepers to wear helmets and full
facemasks. Throat/neck protectors are recommended. No form fitted
facemasks shall be permitted.
(f) A minor penalty shall be imposed on any goalkeeper using illegal
equipment in a game. Any required measurement or other examination
shall be conducted immediately.
Any questions please contact me.
Regards,
David M. Braunstein
West Section President, NYSAHA
Adult Council, USA Hockey
716-864-4171
Wanna See a Rule Change?
All:
Attached, please find a playing rule change proposal form for use. Additional forms can also be downloaded from USAHockey.com .
If you have rule change proposals that you wish to have considered for the next two seasons, please fill out one form per proposal and return the form(s) to me no later than November 1, 2008. This is in accordance with the USA Hockey By-Laws (section 8A, in the Annual Guide).
A meeting of the Playing Rules Committee will be held in mid November. During this meeting, the Committee will establish preliminary recommendations and a committee position on all submitted rule change proposals. Additionally, the Rules Interpretations Group will review the Playing Rules Casebook and establish preliminary interpretations of the playing rules as proposed. These interpretations will enable the Rules Committee to examine the impact and ramifications of each proposal. The Board of Directors will then be able to review proposals and make amendments during the January meeting.
The final meeting of the Playing Rules Committee will take place at the Annual Congress in Colorado Springs in June, 2009. At that meeting, which is open to the public, the Committee will make its final proposal to the Board of Directors for approval and insertion into the Official Playing Rules.
Regards,
David M. Braunstein
West Section President, NYSAHA
Adult Council, USA Hockey
716-864-4171
Rule Change Proposal
Form in pdf
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Attention All Statebound Teams
Per USA Hockey and Paul Furman, NYSAHA State Tournament Director
Effective January 1, 2005 the following criteria must appear
on a score sheet for it to be considered valid as a game for state
tournament qualification.
1. Prior to the start of the game, all
coaches present, from each team, are required
to sign the designated area of the scoresheet in order
to verify the accuracy of the playing roster, as it appears on
the scoresheet, for that game.
2. In addition, all coaches must include
their USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (CEP) card number,
their CEP level (1 - Initiation (Skill Development),
2 - Associate, 3 - Intermediate, 4 - Advanced, or 5 - Master)
and the year their CEP level was attained. The
CEP card number, level and year attained shall be printed legibly
and next to the signature of the coach.
If you have any questions, please contact the rules committee.
Rules Reminders for ALL Teams and Organizations
Time Outs:
There are NO time outs permitted during GLGHL games.
The only exception to this rule is if there is NO curfew time,
then each team is permitted one time out during the game.
Penalty Box Attendants:
Each team is required to supply a penalty box attendant for every game, both home and away. This person should not be a member of the coaching staff, as per USA Hockey coaching is not permitted from the penalty box.
Time and Score Keepers:
The home team must provide both a time keeper and a score keeper (2 people) for each game. These people should possess a knowledge of the game & it's rules. They should also be mature enough to communicate effectively with all game officials.
12 & Under Penalty Times
Just a reminder to all 12 & Under coaches & managers.
Per NYSAHA penalty times for ALL 12 & Under games are as follows:
Minor - 1 1/2 Minutes
Major - 3 Minutes
Misconduct - 6 Minutes
The amount of ice time or the skill level of the players has NO effect on these times.
If you have any questions, please contact the rules committee.
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