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AHAI Neck Guard Rule

AHAI Neck Guard Policy - Revised June 2009 **EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY**

NECK GUARD RULE - Players must wear neck guards for all on ice activities. If a player is observed on the ice without a neck guard , the official will remove that player from the ice until he or she is in compliance. Neck guards must be worn according to the manufacturers specifications. They must fit properly not oversized, pushed down, unzipped, rolled over, taped or in any way altered. If they are modified in any way they are not neck guards and the player will be removed. Failure to leave the ice will result in a delay of game penalty. A misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player or goalkeeper of that team for a subsequent violation during that game.

NECK GUARD DEFINITION - Neck guards are specifically designed by the manufacturer to protect the neck. They are clearly labeled as such. There are the shirt type that zip up or the band type that attach with velcro. Arm bands, head bands, ear warmers, plain turtle necks and moc-turtle necks are not neck guards.