Rules and Regulations
IIHF Rule Book 2024 - 2025
The International Ice Hockey Federation has published the 2024/2025 IIHF Rule Book for the upcoming season.
IIHF REGULATIONS
- Anti-Doping
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The IIHF has produced and distributed the following Medical Regulations to direct and guide the membership in the administrative organization and technical operation of a complete medical program at IIHF competitions.
Last updated: November 2024
- International Transfers
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The goal of the International Transfer Regulations with the International Transfer Cards (ITC) is to maintain the worldwide good order of the sport and to protect club teams and players alike.
The IIHF player transfer program using ITCs is a service to member national associations and performs a key role in the IIHF player eligibility responsibilities for participation in IIHF Championships or Olympic Winter Games competitions.
Last updated: November 2024
- Disciplinary
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This file contains regulations concerning disciplinary measures and the disciplinary bodies.
Last updated: November 2024
IIHF Event Code
- IIHF World Championship
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The IIHF has produced and distributed the Championship Regulations to all IIHF Member National Associations to direct and guide the Host in the administrative organisation and operation of an IIHF sanctioned Championship.
This is the version for the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.
Last update: November 2024
- IIHF Women’s World and World Junior Championships
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The IIHF has produced and distributed the Championship Regulations to all IIHF Member National Associations to direct and guide the Host in the administrative organisation and operation of an IIHF sanctioned Championship.
This is the version for the IIHF Women’s World and World Junior Championships.
Last update: November 2024
- IIHF U18 and U18 Women’s World Championships
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The IIHF has produced and distributed the Championship Regulations to all IIHF Member National Associations to direct and guide the Host in the administrative organisation and operation of an IIHF sanctioned Championship.
This is the version for the IIHF U18 and U18 Women’s World Championships Event Code.
Last update: November 2024
- IIHF Division IA / IB World Championship
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The IIHF has produced and distributed the Championship Regulations to all IIHF Member National Associations to direct and guide the Host in the administrative organisation and operation of an IIHF sanctioned Championship.
This is the version for the IIHF Division IA / IB World Championship Event Code
Last update: November 2024
- IIHF Divisions World Championships
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The IIHF has produced and distributed the Championship Regulations to all IIHF Member National Associations to direct and guide the Host in the administrative organisation and operation of an IIHF sanctioned Championship.
This is the version for the IIHF Divisions World Championships Event Code.
Last update: November 2024
- Transgender Policy
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The IIHF has adopted this Policy in order to facilitate the participation of Transgender athletes at the international level of the sport in the category of competition that is consistent with their gender identity.
Last updated: October 2022