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Introduction to the Official Rules and Case Book of Ringette

It is very difficult to create a set of rules that covers every possible situation that may arise during the course of a game. As well, under certain circumstances, one rule will take precedence over another. The Official Rules and Case Book of Ringette supplements the Official Rules by providing clarifications of the rules, detailing official rule interpretations, and explaining on-ice officials' procedures.

Knowledge of the rules does not necessarily make one proficient in their application. In order to learn to apply the rules intelligently and consistently, it is recommended that all on-ice officials attend the National Officials’ Certification Program officiating clinics offered through the provincial and territorial associations. 

Any queries regarding rules and rule interpretations should be addressed to your provincial Director / Chair of Officials, or to Ringette Canada.


Format


This book follows the format of the Official Rules. Each rule has been repeated, with the applicable cases and rulings following.

Rules are printed in Bold Times New Roman font.

Cases are printed in Arial font.

Not every rule has an associated case, while many rules have multiple cases.  In some instances, cases have been separated and listed following distinct subparagraphs of the rules; in other instances, all of the cases associated with a rule follow the last subparagraph of that rule.

Refer to cases by their associated rule and case number.

Cases and rulings that have been added or substantively altered, to reflect the approved playing rule changes for 2011-2013 and rule interpretations that have been issued by Ringette Canada, have been highlighted like this paragraph.



Every effort has been made to ensure that the rules copied herein are identical to the Official Rules of Ringette.  In the event of a discrepancy between the rules as copied herein and as printed in the Official Rules, the version in the Official Rules shall take precedence.

Definitions

Section 1    –   Playing Area
Section 2    –   Rink Markings
Section 3    –   Dress of Players
Section 4    –   Equipment
Section 5    –   Game Time
Section 6    –   Team Rules
Section 7    –   The Play
Section 8    –   Goalkeeper Play
Section 9    –   Free Pass and Goalkeeper Ring
Section 10  –    Goal Scoring Regulations
Section 11  –    Violations
Section 12  –    Consequences of Violations
Section 13  –    Minor Penalties
Section 14  –    Unsportsmanlike Penalties
Section 15  –    Misconduct Penalties
Section 16  –    Major Penalties
Section 17  –    Match Penalties
Section 18  –    Penalty Shot Award
Section 19  –    Consequences of Penalties
Section 20  –    Team Penalty Regulations
Section 21  –    Penalty Shot Procedure
Section 22  –    Injured Players
Section 23  –    Spectators
Section 24  –    Dangerous Objects

Annex A     –    Shot Clock
Annex B     –    Officials
Annex C   –    Mechanics
Annex D –    On Ice Officials Signals 
Annex E  –    Tie Breaking Procedure 


Acknowledgements

Ringette Canada wishes to thank the dedicated volunteers who have contributed to the development of its programs and resources.  

Ringette Canada also wishes to acknowledge the following:

  • The late Sam Jacks, for the original concept of the game.
  • The late Agnes Jacks, for her dedication as a devoted ambassador of the game.
  • The society of Directors of Municipal Recreation of Ontario, for originally endorsing the game.
  • The Ontario Ringette Association, for nurturing the rules in the early years, for leadership in rules development, and for cooperating in the purchase of the copyright of the Official Rules by Ringette Canada to make them available nationally.
  • Steve Moritsugu for re-writing the Official Rules of Ringette in 1999 and incorporating the rule changes in that edition.
  • Rob Drury, Steve Blacklock, Leo McQuaid, Ted Moritsugu and Ron Gallinger for updating and incorporating rule changes into previous editions of the Official Rules of Ringette.
  • Bernie Cockburn and Jane Larkworthy, who have contributed significantly to the development of the Official Rules and Case Book. 





 
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