Jaypro Sports FHGN-33 User Manual

JAYPRO SPORTS

FLOOR HOCKEY RULES AND REGULATIONS

PLAYED INDOORS AND OUTDOORS

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR JAYPRO INDOOR FLOR HOCKEY

CONTRIBUTED BY MR. JOSEPH KOZO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DETROIT BOYS CLUB,
DETROIT MI, AND EDITED BY THE JAYPRO CONSULTANT STAFF.

INTRODUCTION:
JAYPRO INDOOR FLOR HOCKEY is an extremely popular sport as it can be used to great advantage
during intramural activities as well as an “in-between season” sport. Although it appeals to all ages, it is
especially suited to the younger boys and girls, since it does not require the beginning coordination
necessary for other major sports. One can learn to be a fairly good player and can be a contributing
member of the team while learning.
Because of the unique Jaypro Saf-T-Puk, the game is made more interesting in allowing the players to flip
or lift the puk on passes and shots at the goal. The game can be kept safe by teaching the players to carry
the stick low and not allowing the stick to go higher than the waist on the follow through. Also, a player
may not “check” an opponent into the “boards”, or, in other words, he cannot bump another player into the
wall.

PLAYING AREA
An entire gymnasium with the walls and bleachers as boundaries may be used. This can approximate a
regular ice hockey area and does not slow up the game by the necessity of bringing in the puk for a face-off
too frequently. Modified areas can be used such as basement rooms, multi-purpose rooms, auditorium
rooms and class rooms.

PLAYERS:
Each team consists of six (6) players: Two (2) forwards, two (2) defense men, one (1) center and one (1)
goalie. Four to six substitutes are allowed to bring the team rosters up to ten or twelve players.
Substitutes may enter the game when time has been stopped through the time keeper or referee.

SPECIAL NOTE:
“Mass Hockey” with classes or groups may be played by adding more substitutes and changing them a little
more often so that more participants may enter the game.

RULES OF THE GAME:
In general, regular hockey rules are followed with certain modifications. The game should be run for three
periods with a rest period of approximately three minutes between periods. It is suggested that the seniors
and older groups play eight minute periods and that the younger participates five to seven minute periods.
The game is started by the referee who puts the puk into play by tossing it into the center circle of the gym
floor, where the two centers then try to pass the puk to a teammate. The forwards must be at least six feet
from the center of the face-off. Begin each period with a face-off and have the teams change goals.
The puk may be advanced using the stick alone. It is not legal to kick or throw the puk. However, the puk
can be stopped with the feet. The players are allowed to “lift” the puk for a shot by using a wrist action.
The goalkeeper may stop the puk in any position, but cannot throw it except to clear the goal. He may go
in any direction to stop the shot or rush.
For a score, the puk must pass into the goal or net. One point is scored for each goal. The point does not
count if the player crosses the crease line in front of the goalie. This crease line is an area 4’ X 8’ directly
in front of the goal (see illustration). This line protects the goalie from the onrushing players.
NOTE:
The goalie crease line can be marked off with special colored tape or adhesive tape is desired.