Article 181
Pre-Game and Post-Game Ceremonies
IIHF U18 and U18 Women’s World Championships · Participants Regulations · Services and Protocol · Protocol
181.1All Participating Teams are responsible for the exact execution of the pre-game and post- game ceremonies as described in the IIHF Pre- and Post-Game Countdown.
181.2Participating Teams shall shake the hands of their opponents, and all indicated persons as part of the post-game ceremonies when planned and behave in a respectful manner throughout the whole duration of the ceremonies
181.3The opening face-off shall take place at the exact game start time.
181.4Teams shall be held liable for the late start of a game, if any of their players or staff intentionally delays or delays for frivolous reasons its start.