Benches
IIHF Rule Book
3.1PLAYERS’ BENCHES Each rink shall be provided with seats or benches for the use by Players of both teams. Teams must use the same Players’ bench for the duration of a game. The accommodations provided, including benches and doors, must be uniform for both teams. The Players’ benches shall be placed immediately alongside the ice as near to the center of the rink as possible. Two (2) doors for each Players’ bench must be uniform in location and size and as conveniently close to the dressing rooms as possible. Each Players’ bench should be minimum 10m in length and 1.50m in width and when situated in the spectator area, shall be separated from the spectators by a protective glass to afford the necessary protection for the Players and team personnel. The Players’ benches shall be on the same side of the playing surface opposite the penalty box and should be separated by a substantial distance, if possible. Note: The designated ‘home team’ is entitled to its choice of Players’ bench if not otherwise defined. At IIHF Championships, the respective Players’ benches will be assigned to the respective teams. ➔ For more information refer to Appendix VI – Infographics. PLAYING AREA » For more information refer to IIHF Sport Guideline and Event Codes.
3.2PENALTY BOX Each rink must be provided with benches or seats to be known as the “penalty box”. Separate penalty boxes shall be provided for each team and they shall be situated on the opposite sides directly across the ice from their Players' benches. Teams must use the penalty box opposite their Players’ bench and must use the same penalty box for the duration of a game. Each penalty box should be at least 4.0m in length and 1.50m in width and shall be separated from the spectators by a protective glass to afford the necessary protection for the Players. Each penalty box must be of the same size and quality, offering no advantage to either team in any manner, and must have only one door for both entry and exit operated only by the “Penalty Box Attendant”. Only the Penalty Box Attendant, penalized skaters, and Game Officials are allowed access to the penalty boxes. ➔ For more information refer to Appendix VI – Infographics