COVID-19 RULES MODIFICATIONS
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- All teams are required to follow all federal and state (where the game is held) guidelines related to COVID-19 safety (maximum attendance, social distancing, etc.). If a player answers “yes” to any questions on the pre-game or check-in health screening forms (see below), they must be cleared by their school/coach/captain (per the school’s COVID-19 guidelines) or medical professional in order to participate in an upcoming NFHL game. Local public health authorities make the final decisions about how long quarantine should last, based on local conditions and needs.
- All games are required to be posted on the NFHL Game Calendar (you must be logged in to view games). If you are looking for opponents, write “OPEN”. Once you have confirmed opponents, log back in and update the game with the names of the other schools.
- Rosters are due by September 15th. Any player participating in a game must be listed on your team’s roster.
- TEAM CAPTAIN/COACH (due Monday-Wednesday before game): All teams are required to submit their pre-game roster confirmation and screening form before each game (Monday-Wednesday). Please only submit one form for your team. If you are playing multiple games on the same day, you only need to submit one form for that date. You must complete this form prior to every game. A reminder will be emailed every Monday.
- For a game played on the weekend (Friday/Saturday/Sunday), the form must be completed on either Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday on the week leading up to the game.
If you play a game on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, please complete the form at least 3 days in advance.
- For a game played on the weekend (Friday/Saturday/Sunday), the form must be completed on either Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday on the week leading up to the game.
- ALL GAME ATTENDEES – PLAYERS/CAPTAINS/COACHES (due Monday-Wednesday before game): All players/captains/coaches must submit their pre-game health screening form before each game (Monday-Wednesday). This link will be emailed to all players/captains/coaches (according to your roster) every Monday. If you are playing multiple games on the same day, you only need to submit one form for that date. Once a player/captain/coach completes their screening form, they will receive a copy of their responses via email and are required to forward it to their captain immediately. Captains should review the responses and contact the NFHL immediately if they have any concerns about a player participating.
- For a game played on the weekend (Friday/Saturday/Sunday), the form must be completed on either Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday on the week leading up to the game.
If you play a game on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, please complete the form at least 3 days in advance.
- For a game played on the weekend (Friday/Saturday/Sunday), the form must be completed on either Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday on the week leading up to the game.
- ALL GAME ATTENDEES – PLAYERS/CAPTAINS/COACHES (check-in at game): All players/captains/coaches must check-in and complete a health screening upon arrival to EVERY game. If you are playing multiple games on the same day, you only need to submit one form for that date. Download a flyer for easy check-in here.
- COVID-19 Game Cancellation Modification: If a team is mandated by their school to cancel within the 10 day period, due to COVID-19 safety restrictions, the cancellation may not result in a forfeit loss. The cancellation must be done in writing (to both the opponent and NFHL) and a copy of mandated restriction/cancellation from the school’s Club Sports Office must be sent to the NFHL (scores@nationalfieldhockeyleague.com) and approved. If approved, the team that cancelled will not receive a forfeit loss but the opponent will receive a scoreless forfeit win. As a reminder, a maximum of two forfeit wins will count towards any teams record.
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FIH AND NCAA RULES
The National Field Hockey League adopts the NCAA Rules as our foundation rules in hopes of providing consistency during regulation and tournament league games.
Click here for FIH Rules of Hockey
Click here for the 2020 NCAA Rules Modifications
Click here for the 2020 Rules Waivers Due to COVID-19
Click here for the 2019-2020 NCAA Rules Clarifications
Click here for the 2019-2020 NCAA Major Rules Modifications
However, the following are rules specific to the NFHL and must be maintained by all members of the league. Please recognize these rules and note them to officials as per each regulation league game.
NFHL Rules
Coaches and captains should always bring the NCAA rules, NFHL rules and Summary of Rule Changes to every game, in case there is confusion with umpires or other teams. If teams want to modify any rules (e.g. if both teams agree to play with more male players, etc.), all teams involved in the game/tournament must be in agreement prior to the game. All modifications and agreements (from all teams) must be in writing (email) in case of a dispute.