Proposal 94: 14C.2.6 General - Dog on Field Rule [ Revision 2 ]
Committee: 14. HockeySubmitted on 2025-07-20
Status: Passed on August 07, 2025
Background
Discussion about whether the referee should be halting the game if unforeseen instances occur.
Proposal
OLD
14C.2.6 General
...The referees suspend the game if an injury occurs. Afterwards, a free shot is given to the
team that was in possession of the ball at the time of the interruption. If it is unclear
who was in possession, the game is continued with a face-off.
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NEW
14C.2.6 General
...The referees shall suspend the game in any instances where an unforeseen interruption may influence the course of the game, e.g. an injury occurs, multiple balls on the field, or unauthorised access to the field. Afterwards, a free shot is given to the team that was in possession of the ball at the time of the interruption. If it is unclear who was in possession, the game is continued with a face-off.
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Body
Added more situatiosn where you would pause, not just injury.
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Discussion
View DiscussionChange Log:
- Revision 2 changed by Steven Hughes (29 Jul 20:34)
Added the word shall for better reading
- Revision 1 changed by Steven Hughes (20 Jul 02:53)
Votes on this proposal:
10 out of 12 voting members have voted.
Agree: 9, Disagree: 1, Abstain: 0.