Measurement Guidelines
1. The measurement of any equipment (players’ and goaltenders’ sticks, goaltenders’ pads and gloves) shall be carried out immediately when requested by a team through the Captain or Alternate Captain(s). No measurements of any kind will be carried out by the Referee unless a formal request has been made by a team, using the proper procedure.
2. If the complaint for any measurement of sticks or equipment is not sustained, the complaining team will be assessed a Bench Minor penalty.
3. Only one measurement of any kind will be allowed per stoppage of play.
4. Any illegal equipment shall be removed, corrected or adjusted without any unnecessary delay.
5. Where a measurement of a stick is requested by a Captain or Alternate Captain, then they must designate to the Referee what specific part of the stick is to be measured.
6. No goal will be disallowed as a result of any measurement following the scoring of a goal.

SITUATION 1
All measurements are to be conducted at the Referee’s crease. Once a determination is made concerning the measurement of a stick or any equipment, the result will be demonstrated at the Referee’s crease, only to the Captain (or alternate) of the team to be penalized.

Rule 21. Sticks
The intent of this rule is to only permit the use of conventional sticks. Any special changes, deviations or innovations require review and approval by the Canada Ball Hockey Association’s Board of Directors.
(a) All sticks (including goaltenders’ sticks) may be made of wood, fiberglass or aluminum and/or any other material approved by the Canada Ball Hockey Association’s Board of Directors. They must not have any projections, pockets, netting or other similar contrivance designed to give the player or goaltender undue assistance in the playing of the game. The end of the shaft of all sticks must be covered to protect against injury. In the case of hollowed shaft sticks, the end of the shaft must have a protective cap as well as being covered to protect against injury.
(b) The stick shall not exceed 1.60 m (63 in.) from the heel to the end of the shaft, and 31.75 cm (12 1/2 in.) from the heel to the end of the blade. The blade of the stick shall not be less than 5.08 cm (2 in.) (within 1.27 cm (1/2 in.) of the end) nor greater than 7.62 cm (3 in.) in width.
(c) The goaltender’s stick shall not exceed 1.4 m (55 in.) from the heel to the end of the shaft. The blade of the goaltender’s stick shall not exceed 8.89 cm (3 1/2 in.) in width at any point nor be less than 7.62 cm (3 in.), except at the heel where it must not exceed 11.43 cm (4 1/2 in.) in width; the goaltender’s stick shall not exceed 39.37 cm (15 1/2 in.) in length from the heel to the end of the blade. The width portion of the goaltender’s stick extending up the shaft from the blade shall not exceed 66.04 cm (26 in.) in length, calculated from the heel, and shall not exceed 8.89 cm (3 1/2in.) nor be less than 7.62 cm (3 in.) in width.
(d) A Minor penalty shall be assessed any player, including the goaltender, for using a stick which does not conform to the provisions of this rule.
(e) A Minor penalty and a Misconduct penalty shall be assessed any player who deliberately breaks a stick when asked to produce the same stick for measurement or who refuses to surrender their stick for measurement.
(f) When requested, the Referee shall take the stick to be measured to the Referee’s crease at the penalty bench, where the appropriate measurement will be made using a tape measure or stick gauge.
(g) The stick may be wound with any colour tape.

SITUATION 1 Rule 21 (b)
The Referee should not measure the stick of any player on the penalty or players’ bench but must wait until the player comes onto the floor. If a player on the floor has their stick measured and it is found to be illegal, they are to be assessed a Minor penalty for “Illegal Equipment”. It does not matter whether or not they have participated in the play to this point. The significant fact is that they are on the floor with an illegal stick. If a player whose stick is about to be requested for measurement goes to their bench and throws or deposits their stick at the bench, or stays there, before being officially requested to submit their stick, but the Referee does not lose sight of the stick, it can still be measured. No Misconduct may be assessed until the player has been formally requested to submit their stick.

Note: A Referee is to measure only one stick or piece of equipment during a stoppage of play. This does not mean per team, but only one measurement per stoppage of play.

SITUATION 2 Rule 21 (a)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Any player carrying a stick back to the goaltender, in addition to carrying their own stick, who participates in the game by playing the ball or who interferes with an opposing player, shall be assessed a Minor penalty for “Ineligible Player”. Also see Rule 51 (d) Situations 9, 10, and 11.

SITUATION 3 Rule 21 (a)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    QUESTION: Can a player on the floor carry two players’ sticks so that they can give one to a teammate who has lost or broken their stick?                                          ANSWER: No. A Minor penalty shall be assessed, whether or not the player becomes involved in the play. The penalty shall be assessed for playing with two hockey sticks. See Rule 51 (b).

SITUATION 4 Rule 21 (d)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            A goaltender loses their stick and a teammate hands the goaltender their own stick. The player meanwhile picks up the goaltender’s stick and plays with it.            RULING: Assess the player a Minor Penalty for “Illegal stick”. No penalty would be assessed to the goaltender. Rule 51 (c).

SITUATION 5 Rule 21 (g)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      This means that any color or combination of colors may be used.

SITUATION 6 Rule 21 (a)
Please note that the Canada Ball Hockey Association has approved the use of the “UB Offset” players stick and the “Curtis Curve” goaltenders stick

Rule 22 Footwear
(a) Hockey footwear shall be of a design approved by the Canada Ball Hockey Association’s Board of Directors.
(b) Goaltenders are permitted to wear footwear with a hard shell toe protector.

Rule 23. Goaltender’s Equipment
(a) All equipment worn by the goaltender must be constructed solely for the purpose of protection of the head or body, and must not include any garment or contrivance which would give the goaltender undue assistance in keeping goal. Abdominal aprons extending down the thighs on the outside of the pants are prohibited.

Note 1: Protective padding attached to the back of, or forming part of the goaltender’s blocker glove shall not exceed 20.3 cm (8 in.) in width nor 40.6 cm (16 in.) in length. Any measurement exceeding 20.3 cm (8 in.) measured anywhere across the full length of the wrist area, or more than 40.6 cm (16 in.) anywhere on the length constitutes an illegal blocker glove.
Note 2: The base of the goaltender’s catching glove shall be restricted to a maximum of 22.9 cm (9 in.) in width, which is to include any attachments added to that glove. The length of the catching glove is restricted to a maximum of 40.6 cm (16 in.) Any measurement exceeding 22.9 cm (9 in.) measured anywhere across the full length of the wrist area, or more than 40.6 cm (16 in.) anywhere on the length constitutes an illegal glove. The maximum circumference of the legal goaltenders catching glove can not exceed 122 cm (48 in.) (see Appendix “B” for diagram). The lacing or webbing or other material joining the thumb and index finger of a goaltender’s glove, or any cage, pocket or pouch created by this material, must not exceed the minimum amount of material necessary to fill the gap between the thumb and the index finger when they are fully extended and spread. Any other pocket, pouch or contrivance added to the glove by a manufacturer or otherwise is not acceptable and makes the glove illegal.
Note 3: The binding and/or stitching at the edges of both goaltender’s gloves shall not be included in the measurement of either the length or width.
Note 4: When a request for a measurement of a goaltender’s glove has been made the team shall state the glove that is to be measured and whether it is to be the length or width of the glove.

(b) Goaltender’s pads, shall not exceed 35.5 cm (14 in.) in width as measured on the goaltender and shall not be altered in anyway.

Note 1: Ball foil (a plastic piece attached to the bottom of goaltender’s pads designed to stop the ball) is considered to be illegal equipment.
Note 2: Rules 23(a) and (b). For the purposes of these rules, sliders attached to goaltender pads are permitted for use if they meet the following guidelines:

1. Sliders must be permanently attached to the goaltender’s pads in such a way that they cannot be easily removed and pose no risk of coming off during play. Strap on products are not permitted.
2. Sliders must be made of solid plastic or other similar material and must not contain any balls, bearings or beads. Rollerfly is not permitted.
3. If the sliders are attached using screws or bolts, the heads of the screws or bolts must be counter sunk so as to be below the plastic portion of the slider. If the screws or bolts become loosened, and extend above the top of the plastic, the sliders are no longer permitted.
4. The sliders must have rounded or beveled edges. Sliders with sharp or pointed corners are not permitted.
5. Sliders which are broken or in a state of disrepair are not permitted. Referees can refuse to let a goaltender play with any equipment deemed to be dangerous under Rule 25.
6. Sliders are considered to be part of the pad when measuring the width and as such must not make the pad wider than 35.5 centimeters (14 inches) as per Rule 23(b).

(c) A Minor penalty shall be assessed a goaltender guilty of using or wearing illegal equipment.
(d) A goaltender shall remove their face protector for purpose of identification, if so asked by the Referee. A goaltender who refuses this request shall be assessed a Gross Misconduct penalty.

SITUATION 1 Rule 23 (b) & (c)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                If a measurement of the goaltender’s pads is required during the course of the game, this measurement should be carried out by the Referee in the Referee’s crease. Both pads are to be measured. The measurement may take place anywhere across the width of the pads. The measurement is made with the pads on the goaltender, and they shall be allowed 4 hits on each pad to bring them into alignment. The measurement is to be taken with the goaltender in the standing position and the pads not contacting any fixed object. This measurement is taken by extending a tape measure at right angles from the outer edge of each pad at its widest point. The measurement may be taken anywhere throughout the length of the goaltender’s pad.

SITUATION 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                When a goaltender’s pads are measured and found to be illegal, the goaltender will be penalized, and shall:

1. remove and change the pads or,
2. tape or tie the pads in a manner that they conform to the measurement required.

The goaltender shall be assessed another Minor penalty if the opposing team requests another measurement and the pads are again found to be illegal. If, following this second Minor penalty, the goaltender refuses to change or adjust the pads when ordered to do so by the Referee, they shall be assessed a Gross Misconduct.

SITUATION 3 Rule 23 (a)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The measurement of the goaltender’s blocker or catching glove shall be carried out by the Referee at the Referee’s crease. The binding and/or stitching at the edges shall not be included in the measurement of width nor length. The measurement to be made must be specified, whether it is the width or the length to be
measured. Keeping in mind only one measurement per stoppage. The blocker is measured with it being removed and it will include the distance of the curvature. The measurement shall be a direct line from the one edge, measured at right angles to the opposite edge. This measurement may be anywhere between the two edges and should include the widest point, following any curvature of the blocker. The catching glove is measured with it being removed. The glove is allowed to retain the shape that it has developed when being worn by the goaltender and shall not be flattened. The length measurement will not include the depth within the webbing or pocket, it shall be a direct line from the bottom edge, measured at right angles to the top edge, which is a line to the furthest point of the
mitt from the base of the glove. The width measurement is made at right angles to the opposite edge across the cuff area only.

Note: See Appendix “B” – Goaltender Gloves and Pads.

Rule 24. Protective Equipment
(a) All protective equipment except gloves, shin pads, head gear, or goaltenders’ leg pads, must be worn entirely under the uniform. Leather elbow patches on the outside of the sweater and palm less gloves are prohibited. After one warning by the Referee, a Minor penalty for Illegal Equipment shall be imposed on the offending player for any subsequent violation of this rule.

Note 1: If short sleeve sweaters are worn, then elbow pads are prohibited.
Note 2: It is mandatory for all minor ball hockey players to wear protective shin pads.

(b) While on the floor, including pre-game warmups, all players, including goaltenders, shall wear a CSA approved hockey helmet, to which a CSA approved facial protector must be securely attached and not altered in any way. Any alteration to a CSA approved helmet or facial protector automatically destroys the certification. Facial protection is recommended in men’s and woman’s ball hockey and mandatory (full face mask) in minors. The chin straps of the helmet shall be securely fastened under the chin. The straps of the facial protector, when designed to allow such straps, shall also be securely fastened to the hockey helmet. For violations during pre-game warmups, the Referee shall report the infraction on the official game report to the President. It is mandatory that players purchasing new facial protectors follow these guidelines:

Note 1: Players shall remove their helmet during the playing of the national anthem(s).
Note 2: The wearing of a CSA approved facial protector or visor for all players in all divisions is recommended. In all divisions of Minor Ball Hockey a full facial protector is compulsory.
Note 3: Goaltenders in all divisions of hockey shall be required to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet to which a CSA approved facial protector has been securely attached and not altered in any way. Please note that some models of goaltender masks and most cages do not have a CSA sticker on the outside, in particular Eddy Mask and Itech, although they have been certified for hockey use. These pieces are clearly marked with model numbers. If there is any doubt, the player should be instructed to acquire and maintain documentation from the CSA or manufacturer which lists the model(s) as certified. In the interim, the referee may conduct a simple test to determine its safety. If the blade of a legal hockey stick cannot penetrate the cage, in particular the eye-holes, to a depth that would cause injury, then the cage is considered safe enough for use in a ball hockey game. Facemasks that are clearly in disrepair (signs of disrepair include bent bars, missing straps) due to damage or long term wear should be prohibited at the referee’s discretion.
Note 4: All players while on the players’ and/or penalty bench must wear their approved helmet and facial protector securely attached. Any goaltender on the bench, as a minimum, is required to properly wear the same protective head equipment as the players (Adult men optional). For a violation of this section of the rule, a warning shall be issued to the team. The second and subsequent violations by the same team will result in a Minor penalty being assessed against the offending team.
Note 5: All helmets will be considered legal for ball hockey use under the following guidelines: Any ice hockey helmet that was originally CSA approved at its time of purchase that has not been physically altered with paint, or protruding clips, or in any other way that is deemed dangerous to the player wearing the helmet or any other player. Helmets that are clearly in disrepair (signs of disrepair include missing interior foam, cracks in the helmet, missing straps, straps that have been replaced with tape or laces) due to damage or long term wear, should be prohibited at the referee’s discretion. Application of stickers or removal of ear guards will not render a helmet unusable for CBHA play.

(c) *NEW* Should the helmet of a player come off while play is in progress, such player shall replace the helmet (properly fastened) or shall proceed to the players’ bench for a substitution. If such a player participates in the play in any manner without their helmet, the play must be stopped immediately and the player assessed a Minor penalty. The penalty shall be assessed for participating in the play without the proper protective equipment and recorded on the
Official Game Report as “ineligible player”. When a goaltender loses their helmet, facial protector, blocker or trapper play shall be stopped immediately, unless there is an imminent scoring chance that does not pose a safety risk to the goaltender. Any such deliberate action by the goaltender shall result in a Minor penalty for “Delay of Game”. If this deliberate (by a player or goaltender) occurs when an opponent is on a breakaway in the neutral or attacking zone or occurs during the
last two minutes of regular playing time, or any time in overtime, a Penalty Shot shall be awarded to the non-offending team. If a player deliberately removes their helmet to fight or to challenge an opponent to fight, they will be assessed a Gross Misconduct penalty

Note 1: The Referee is empowered to make the call without their attention being drawn by an opposing player or team official, through the Captain.
Note 2: The Referees’ Case Book contains detailed procedures to follow in the case of a player having to serve a penalty for a non-certified helmet or facial protector.

Note 3: Procedures for dealing with players who do not have CSA approved helmets or visors.

i) Identify the piece of equipment that is illegal (not CSA approved).
ii) Both officials shall approach the player (in an area that is in clear view of team officials) to inform the player the specific piece of equipment does not conform to CSA standards. They are not allowed to participate in the game with illegal equipment.
iii) If a helmet, facial protector or visor is not CSA approved, the player is not allowed to remain on the player’s bench until they receive proper equipment. Also, they are not allowed to swap helmets with other players while play is in progress or during stoppages of play.

(f) For divisions where facial protectors and visors are optional, the Canada Ball Hockey Association strongly recommends the use of internal mouth guards.
(g) The wearing of gloves is mandatory. Wearing ice hockey gloves is recommended.

Note 1: The Referees shall determine the legality of any equipment. Referees are required to err on the side of safety and when there is a doubt about the legality of a piece of equipment, referees should require the player to find alternate equipment. The referee’s decision shall be final for the purposes of the game in question but further clarification may be sought from the responsible referee in chief after the conclusion of the game.

Note 2: Where the referee notices more than one player with illegal gloves on the floor at the same stoppage of play, the referee shall point out all offending players at the same time. This mass warning shall constitute the warning. Only once play resumes shall a subsequent infraction result in the assessment of a minor penalty. Where players from both teams are wearing illegal gloves the referee shall warn both players and teams at the same stoppage of play. Referees are encouraged to give the warnings under this section prior to the start of the game if players are wearing illegal gloves in the pre-game warmup.
Note 3: The use of palm-less gloves is not permitted. Gloves may have worn palms from normal wear, provided fingers are not exposed. Finger portions may be repaired with tape to cover any exposure on the under-side.

Note 4: Gloves may not be altered in any way to leave the wrists exposed. Gloves that are equipped with laces or other forms of enclosure to provide coverage of the writs MUST have the laces present and fastened securely to provide protection to the wrists. Absolutely no modifications to a glove will be deemed permissible.

CLARIFICATIONS
1. If a player undoes their chin strap in order to incite or challenge an opponent, that player shall be assessed a Misconduct under Rule 47(e).
2. If a player undoes their own chin strap for any reason including the intention to challenge or incite an opponent to fight, that player shall be assessed a Gross Misconduct. No Misconduct would be necessary in this case.
3. If neither player removes the helmet or undoes the chin strap prior to the fight, but the helmets come off during the fight, one of three situations are possible:

a) If the Referee determines that the helmet(s) came off incidentally during the fight, no penalties under Rule 24(c) need to be assessed.
b) If the Referee determines that a player deliberately pulled their opponent’s helmet off during the fight, the Referee shall assess a Gross Misconduct Penalty.
c) If a player grabs the opponent’s helmet or facial protector and uses this to gain an advantage or to inflict punishment or injury, the Referee shall assess a Match Penalty under Rule 49(d).

4. If players undo each others’ chin straps and/or remove each others’ helmets prior to the start of the fight in an effort to circumvent this rule, the Referee shall assess both players Gross Misconduct penalties, plus any other penalties that they incur, under Rule 33(b) for making a “travesty of the game”.

SITUATION 1 Rule 24 (c)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              If a player loses their helmet, facial protector, or their chinstrap becomes undone while play is in progress, that player has two (2) options:
1. Replace their helmet, facial protector, or their chin strap and properly fasten it before participating in the play or,
2. Proceed to the players’ bench and be substituted for, in accordance with the rules. If a player participates in the play without their helmet, facial protector or without their chinstrap fastened, play shall be stopped immediately, regardless of which team is in possession of the ball and the offending player shall be assessed a Minor penalty for “Ineligible Player”.

Note: THIS IS NOT A DELAYED PENALTY.

SITUATION 2 Rule 24 (b)
If during the course of a game a player is checked or hit with the result that one of the side straps holding the facial protector comes undone, but the chin strap remains secure, it is not necessary to assess a penalty. The player should be notified at the first stoppage of play.                                                                                                RATIONALE: It may not be obvious to the player that the side strap has come undone, therefore no penalty is assessed. However, if the chin strap is also undone or if the facial protector is flapping in a manner that would attract the player’s attention, then a Minor penalty is assessed.

SITUATION 3 Rule 24 (b)
In cases where a player’s chin strap is not securely fastened, the Referee shall remove the player(s) from the floor prior to the commencement of play. Only that player or players shall be allowed to be substituted. This same procedure would also apply concerning other items involving protective or dangerous equipment. (Example – sweater sleeves pulled up, exposing elbow pads.)

SITUATION 4 Rule 24 (c)
A player loses their helmet and due to an apparent injury, is unable to properly replace the helmet or go to the players’ bench.                                                                        RULING: Stop play immediately, regardless of which team is in possession of the ball. No penalty would be assessed to the player under this rule. This situation supersedes Rule 20 (g) – Injured Players – where play is allowed to continue. The injured player would still be required to leave the floor and may not return until play has resumed. If the player was on a breakaway in the neutral or attacking zone, the Referee would follow the same procedure and shall award a Penalty Shot to the player deprived of a scoring opportunity.

SITUATION 5 Rule 24 (c)
A player is on a breakaway in the neutral or attacking zone and a player of the opposing team loses their helmet while trying to check them. The Referee must let the play continue and watch what the defending player does. If the player without the helmet puts it back on (properly fastened) or goes to their bench, the Referee shall allow the play to go on. If the player without the helmet gets up and chases the player on the breakaway, the Referee must stop play immediately and award a Penalty Shot, as per Rule 85 (c) – Tripping. If the goaltender had been removed for an extra attacker, the Referee would award a Goal, as per Rule 36 (a)(3) – Awarded Goals. In either case, this infraction would be classified as “fouling from behind”.
Note: This interpretation also applies to facial protectors.

SITUATION 6 Rules 24 (c) & 35 (c)
A player is on a breakaway in the neutral or attacking zone and a player of the opposing team deliberately removes their helmet in an effort to get a stoppage of play.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            RULING: The Referee shall award a Penalty Shot to the player deprived of a scoring opportunity. This interpretation also applies to facial protectors.

SITUATION 7
A goaltender intentionally removes their helmet, facial protector or throat protector during the course of a Penalty Shot.                                                                                  RULING: Award a goal.

SITUATION 8 Rule 24 (a)
With reference to palm-less gloves: the intent of this rule is to prohibit the use of gloves where the palm has been intentionally removed or cut out to permit the use of bare hands. Where the palms are worn with some holes resulting, such gloves are permissible unless, in the Referee’s opinion, the holes are of such a size that the player can take advantage by being able to use the bare hands to hold an opponent.

SITUATION 9 Rule 24 (e)
Where a Captain requests the Referee to check or certify the validity of a helmet, facial protector worn by an opposing player and the equipment in question is found to be certified, no penalty shall be assessed to the complaining team. The checking or verification of a helmet or facial protector is not classified as a measurement.

SITUATION 10 Rule 24 (e) – Note 2
Where a player has been assessed a Minor penalty for wearing a non-certified helmet, facial protector, such player shall not be permitted to take their place on the penalty bench until they have obtained a certified helmet, facial protector, as the case may be. This entails that a substitute (player on the floor at the time of the infraction) must replace the penalized player on the penalty bench immediately. If the penalized player can obtain a certified helmet, facial protector without delaying the game in any manner, they may then serve their penalty. Otherwise, a substitute will have to replace them on the penalty bench. A procedure similar to that explained in Rule 20 (e)(f) – Injured Players – will then be in force. If the penalized player obtains a certified helmet, facial protector before their penalty has expired, they shall replace the player substituting for them on the penalty bench during the next stoppage of play. If that penalized player takes part in the play before their penalty has expired, they shall be assessed an additional Minor penalty for “Ineligible Player”.

SITUATION 11 Rule 24 (e)
Where a player is required to wear a certified helmet, facial protector, and more than one is found to be non-certified, only one Minor penalty shall be assessed during the same stoppage of play.

SITUATION 12 Rule 24 (e)
If, after a player has been assessed a Minor penalty for wearing a non-certified helmet, facial protector, and that player refuses to change the illegal piece of equipment, the Referee shall assess a Gross Misconduct.

SITUATION 13 Rule 24 (e) & Rule 24 (e) – Note 1
At any time prior to the start of a game, a Referee may notify a team of an illegal piece of equipment, advising them to correct it or change it before the initial face-off. For example, a Referee observes a player or goaltender wearing a non-certified helmet or facial protector during the pre-game warmup. The Referee may then, without assessing a penalty notify the player or team that such equipment is not permissible. This may be done without penalty only prior to the start of the game.

SITUATION 14 Rule 24 (b) – Note 4
It is acceptable for a player while on the players’ bench to raise their mask to take a drink or to remove their helmet to clean the visor or for repairs. It must be replaced properly as soon as possible.

SITUATION 15 Rule 24 (b) Note 4
Where rinks have a glassed-in penalty bench, it is acceptable for players to remove their helmets and/or masks.

SITUATION 16
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has set the established standard for hockey helmets and facial protectors in Canada. Helmets and facial protectors used within the Canada Ball Hockey Association must display the “CSA” identification.

SITUATION 17
The Canada Ball Hockey Association requires all players and goaltenders to wear helmets that are CSA certified from the manufacturer. It is the responsibility for the equipment user to ensure that throughout the life of the helmet, the CSA certification is maintained. The Canada Ball Hockey Association advises that prior to applying anything to the helmet, including stickers, that they refer to the manufacturer’s instructions and if applicable, the manufacturer to confirm the type of adhesive they are applying will not jeopardize CSA certification and/or the manufacturer’s warranty. It is the sole responsibility for the equipment user to ensure they are not applying adhesives or other materials that may affect the integrity of the helmet and ultimately void the CSA certification and/or manufacturer’s warranty. Officials are NOT to make any decision with regard to the application of stickers on helmets and its effect on CSA certification.

SITUATION 18 Rule 24 (b) & (f)
A goal is scored by Team “A” and the Referee notices or Team “B” directs the Referees’ attention to the fact that the Team “A” player that scored the goal is not wearing a CSA certified helmet or facial protector or the chinstrap is undone.                                                                                                                                                                                  RULING: The goal is allowed and the appropriate penalty is assessed to the offending player on Team “A”.

Rule 25. Dangerous Equipment
(a) The use of pads, protectors or sticks likely to cause injury to a player are prohibited.
(b) No player is permitted to wear a sweater or pants modified or altered to gain an advantage or compromise safety.
(c) All elbow pads which do not have a soft protective covering of sponge, rubber or a similar material at least 1.27 cm (1/2 in.) thick shall be considered dangerous equipment.
(d) The use of supplemental oxygen is prohibited.
(e) For a violation of this rule a warning shall be issued to the team. Any subsequent violations to any player on the same team shall result in a Minor penalty to the offending player.

Note: The Referee has the authority to prohibit a player from participating in the game while using or wearing any equipment that they consider dangerous to a player or game official.

SITUATION 1 Rule 25 (a) & (e)
Where a player is using a stick that has a large knob taped down from the end of the shaft so that, while they are playing with this stick, there is a considerable part of the butt-end sticking out beyond their upper glove, this should be classified as dangerous equipment, even though the player is in no way using this part of
the stick.

SITUATION 2 Rule 25 (e)
Where a player has been assessed a Minor penalty under this rule for the use of dangerous equipment, it means that the player has come back on the floor after being previously warned by the Referee, as covered in the rules. If the player comes out to play again after serving the penalty (for wearing or using dangerous
equipment) and is still using or wearing the same piece of equipment, they shall be assessed a Minor penalty under this rule, plus a Gross Misconduct (for making a “travesty of the game”), as stated in Rule 33 (b).

Rule 26. Ball
The ball shall be made of plastic or other approved material. It shall be 7.62 cm (3 in.) in diameter and weigh not less than 156 g (5 1/2 ounces) and not more than 170 g (6 ounces) and shall be orange in colour. For all games played under the jurisdiction of the Canada Ball Hockey Association, it is recommended the official Canada Ball Hockey Association ball be used. Some leagues may use a lighter ball for the Tyke and Novice levels of play where it shall be 7.62 cm (3 in.) in diameter and may weigh not less than 113.4 g (4 ounces) and be clearly identified.

Note – Team Colors
Each team shall declare its colours to the President or Governor of its league at the beginning of each season. If these colours are accepted, they may not be changed during the season without the approval of the League President or Group Governor. In inter-branch competition, it will be the responsibility of the Home Team to change its sweater if the colours of the competing teams conflict. The decision in this matter shall be left to the Referee in charge of the the game.