Rule 3.1 – Measurement of Equipment

Rule 3.1 – Measurement of Equipment

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Only one measurement of any kind will be allowed per stoppage of play.

  4. Any illegal equipment will be removed, corrected or adjusted without any unnecessary delay.

  5. 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.

  6. No goal will be disallowed as a result of any measurement.

  7. Any violations resulting from a measurement will be penalized according to Rule 10.6 – Illegal Equipment.