The Rules of the game can be purchased in book form from the FIH or can be accessed from this website.

On-line copies of the rules

Purchase Rules Books

A handy, pocket-size book contains all the Rules of the game, including explanations of hockey terminology; rule descriptions and interpretations; umpiring objectives, skills and signals; and pitch and equipment specifications.

Rules of Hockey 2022 : rules applying to international hockey from 1 May 2022

Rules of Indoor Hockey 2022 : rules applying to international indoor hockey from 1 May 2022

For up to 10 copies, each book costs Swiss Francs CHF 7.50 including postage and handling.  For larger quantities, contact the FIH Office.

Please make payment to:

• Name:        International Hockey Federation
• Bank:         UBS, Geneva, Switzerland
• Swift/BIC:  UBS W CH ZH
• IBAN:         CH69 0024 0240 2851 7200Q

Ensure you pay the full amount to the FIH and that any bank charges are for your own account.

Fill in the order available from the link below and either:

• e-mail a copy to , or
• print it out and fax it to: +41 (0)21 641 0607, or
• print it out and post it to: International Hockey Federation, Rue du Valentin 61, CH - 1004 Lausanne, Switzerland

Orders will be dispatched on receipt of payment.  Please note: we regret that we are unable to accept payment by cheque; we hope to set up a credit card payment option in the near future.

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