International Floorball Federation Rules 2003/2004

Preface

This 2002 edition of the game rules was printed in Stockholm in May 2002.

Even though we now consider that another milestone has been reached in our work with the rules of Floorball, we are very well aware that there are some deficiencies and loop-holes which will have to be corrected before we have the 'perfect' set of rules.

Everyone involved in the game is encouraged to read the rules fully and carefully. It is important that the game is enjoyable, safe, played fairly, and is easily under-stood by players, coaches, referees, spectators and the media alike.

We will be very grateful for any suggestions, ideas or constructive criticism, which will help our continuing work. It must be appreciated that the rules will have to change constantly in line with the rapid developments in playing style.

Please note that the rules are equally valid for both men's and women's Floorball at all levels of competition. The sole use of masculine pronouns is merely to ensure that the text remains as simple as possible.

Large number of changes have been made to the wording of the rules, in order to improve and simplify the text. Several other changes clarify situations which were not specifically legislated for in the 1995 edition, and provide what we hope are 'common sense' solutions.

Suggestions concerning alterations and improvements, and enquiries about reprinting within the copyright laws by national associations, should be sent to:

International Floorball Federation
Box 1047
S-171 21 Solna, Sweden
Fax: +46-8 822214
E-mail:

April 2002
The Rules and Competition Committee (RACC)
Renato Orlando
Chairman

Conditions of the Game

Floorball shall be played in the form of a match between two teams. The aim of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team, whilst playing within the limits of the rules.

Preferably, Floorball shall be played indoors on a hard and even surface at a venue that has been approved by the administrating authority.