Rule 11.3 – Spitting » Rule Book Admin (2024)

This rule is intended to address players or team officials who deliberately spit at or on any individual. Referees must be vigilant and ensure that players are not simply spitting on the ice but are directing this at another person, regardless of whether contact occurs.

Note: If any behaviour described in Rule 11.3 includes behaviour described in Rule 11.4 – Discrimination, the individual must be penalized under Rule 11.4, in addition to any other penalties that individual might receive.

1. No Minor penalty may be assessed under this rule.

2. No Major penalty may be assessed under this rule.

   See Also

   Goalie Leg Pad Fitting Guide

3. A Match penalty will be assessed to any player or team official who deliberately spits on or at any individual.

   Note 1: Where a player or team official has been assessed a Match penalty under this rule, the Referee will report the individual(s) by completing a Game Incident Report, including full details and submitting the report to the appropriate Member or League delegate.

4. No Misconduct penalty may be assessed under this rule.

5. No Game Misconduct penalty may be assessed under this rule.