5 - Team Competition & Officials

Rules Governing Player Uniforms & Equipment

All uniform jerseys must display the IHNSW badge on the upper right chest area, and playing numbers on the back and on each sleeve.

All players competing in Midget (regardless of age) and under, and female players under 18 years must display a RESPECT patch in a readily visible position on their back.

Every member of a team must be dressed uniformly in respect of the colour of their jerseys and stockings. The referee is authorised to refuse entry to the ice for any team member that is not uniformly attired. Players selected for NSW State Teams will be required to have a white helmet except for goalies.

All protective gear including shoulder, elbow and pants padding, shin guards, throat guards and mouth guards where applicable, must be worn by all players at all times when on the ice. No exceptions. If players are not wearing full protective gear at all times when on the ice, referees maybe liable.

If the referee inadvertently allows a player to play whilst failing to meet the uniform & equipment rules (such as face & neck guards), the opposing team captain must advise the referee and the referee will enforce the appropriate IIHF Rules. If the player does not comply then the referee will suspend play until such time that either the player leaves the ice or abides by the ruling. The penalty of $100 (No GST required), will be issued to the team via their club, for any player who continues to flaunt equipment rulings.

Players' helmets must be a type approved by the IIHF and must not be painted or bear any stickers or numbers. This ruling does not apply to goalies helmets. Goalkeepers must wear approved helmets.

Shoulder pads are compulsory for ALL grades.

'RESPECT' patches must be displayed by all players from Midget age grade down.

In-line Hockey gear is not safe for Ice Hockey and is not permitted.

All teams should have an alternate jersey. When teams have a clash in jerseys, then the home team is required to change into their alternate jersey.

All male players competing in Midget (regardless of age), in ECSL (under 18) and all female players, must wear an approved full cage/full visor, when on the ice.

Male players born after 31st December 1974, must wear a half or full cage / half or full visor when on the ice. See also Special Rules for Midgets. Players are not permitted to wear a coloured or tinted visor or a coloured or tinted full face mask.

All players under 18 years and all players competing in Midget (regardless of of age) must wear an approved throat protector when on the ice. Ages are to be noted on the Game Report sheets.

State Team uniforms are only available for sale to those players and officials selected.

Coaches must wear helmets whilst on the ice.

Where an official has cause to believe a player is not wearing the appropriate mandatory safety equipment and they wish to verify, the official may request that the player demonstrate the proper equipment is being worn. The onus of proof is upon the player to demonstrate the proper equipment is being worn to the satisfaction of the official. If the official remains unconvinced that the appropriate equipment is being worn, they may take action per IIHF Rule 555.