Floor Hockey

Floor Hockey Rules

(Adapted from Plattsburg Univ. Intramural Rules)

Equipment:

  • Field players – hockey stick
  • Goalie – goalie stick, helmet or goggles, glove (optional)

Rules:

  1. 5 players and 1 goalie on the court.
  2. Game begins with a face-off. A face-off at the centerline is used to resume play after a goal.
  3. The ball may be stopped by hand but not held, passed or advanced by hand. A change of possession will resume play if a ball is thrown.
  4. A player may advance the ball with their feet, but MAY NOT kick it directly into the net to score. If a player kicks the ball and it deflects off a player’s stick (not the goalie’s), the goal counts.
  5. A goal is scored when the ball crosses the black goal line.
  6. Goalie may use any body part or their stick to stop the ball but can only toss it behind or to the side of the goal.
  7. No one can enter the crease except the goalie. Hockey sticks are allowed in the crease.
  8. If there is a tie when time is called to end the game, then 3 penalty strokes will be awarded to each team.

Penalties:

  1. First offense = ONE MINUTE in the penalty box
  2. Second offense = TWO MINUTES in the penalty box
  3. Third offense = Kicked out of the game, given an unprepared, and/or 409
  • HIGH STICKING - anytime the stick is raised above waist height.
  • SLASHING - intentional or unintentional hitting with stick.
  • INTERFERENCE AND CHARGING - anytime opposing player pushes a player out of position.
  • ELBOWING - using one's elbow to hit an opponent
  • CROSS CHECKING - use of stick to push opponent out of the way
  • TRIPPING AND HOOKING - use of stick to trip or hold back an opponent from playing the ball
  • UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT – repeated violation of the above actions, unnecessary roughness, unwillingness to play within the spirit of PE class or deliberate intention to hurt someone


Floor Hockey Fun Facts:

  • Floor hockey is based on ice hockey rules.
  • Ice hockey rules were created by students at McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1870’s.
  • Ice hockey appeared in the U.S. around 1893.
  • In 1893, ice hockey became so widespread in Canada that the Governor General of Canada donated a permanent trophy to be presented to the top hockey team. That Governor’s name was Lord Stanley of Preston… known today as the Stanley Cup.
  • The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy in North America.
  • Official floor hockey rules were created by National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA).
  • In 1963, companies started making plastic hockey sticks and pucks for indoor and outdoor use.

Interested in Playing Floor Hockey?

  • Nassau-Suffolk Dek Hockey
    • located in Farmingdale
    • Leagues for 14-17 yr olds and 18+ yr olds
    • $150 for registration.
  • The Sports Arena
    • located in St. JamesLeagues
    • Leagues for 13-15 yr olds and 16-18 yr olds
    • $130 for registration.