Rule 3.1 – Measurement of Equipment
Rule 3.1 – Measurement of Equipment
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The measurement of any equipment (players’ and goaltenders’ sticks, goaltenders’ pads and gloves) will be carried out immediately, at the Referee’s crease, when requested by a team at a stoppage of play, by a Captain or Alternate Captain.
No measurements of any kind will be carried out by the Referee unless a formal request has been made by a team, via the Captain or Alternate Captain.
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If the complaint for any measurement of sticks or equipment is not sustained, the complaining team will be penalized under Rule 10.1 (a) – Delay of Game.
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Only one measurement of any kind will be allowed per stoppage of play.
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Any illegal equipment will be removed, corrected or adjusted without any unnecessary delay.
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Where a measurement of a stick is requested by a Captain or Alternate Captain, they must designate to the Referee which specific part of the stick is to be measured.
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No goal will be disallowed as a result of any measurement.
- Any violations resulting from a measurement will be penalized according to Rule 10.6 – Illegal Equipment.