playing rules – holding

Rule 63. Holding

(a) A Minor penalty or, at the discretion of the Referee, a Major penalty and a Game Misconduct penalty shall be assessed any player who holds an opponent with her hands, stick or in any other manner. If the penalty assessed is for holding the stick, a Minor penalty for “Holding the Stick” shall be recorded and announced.

(b) A Major penalty and a Game Misconduct penalty shall be assessed any player who injures an opponent by “Holding”