Hockey Canada Rule Book

Hockey Canada Rule Book

by Hockey Canada

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49 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 15, 2014
  • July 19, 2022

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Access the official rules and referee's casebook for hockey games. This app provides easy navigation to rules, rule examples, diagrams, and illustrations, ensuring fair play for officials and coaches. It also includes a keyword search and an "Ask a Ref" feature for quick answers.

Official playing rules
Rule case examples
Diagrams & illustrations
Keyword search feature
Ask a Ref feature
Offline functionality
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What's New in Hockey Canada Rule Book

1.7.10

July 19, 2022

Support for new styles.

User reviews

Missing a back button

This app would be so much handier if it had a ‘back’ button to only return one step previous to wherever a person is reading at. Instead, I continually have to hit the menu button in the upper right corner and relocate the section I’m trying to review.

Needs rule updates

This hasn’t been updated in years

Has the info but needs work

Wonder idea having the Rulebook available at your fingertips. Now that rule books aren’t distributed and officials as well as teams are forced to use the app, the app should get polished. No back button forces you to start at the beginning when trying to flip through sections. Under gameplay fouls, section 8 and 9 say stick fouls. Proof reading would help.
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Good information, horribly organized & optimized

Glad that the app works in offline mode now! (Lots of rinks have bad cell service from all the insulation in the ceiling)

Rules are written in a very convoluted manner, but with enough scenarios and explanation to make sense of each rule. Since this replaced the paper rule books, a digitized app presents great opportunity for embedded gifs or videos that better show exactly what a rule means… but that isn’t present.

Instead, the app is organized really poorly and it’s hard to find the information you want unless you put the correct keyword into the search bar. 18/22 categories in the “rule book content” section contains content that doesn’t actually help you learn the rules! Signals, glossary, technical rules, and gameplay fouls are the 4 main relevant sections, and they should be front & centre.

The “ask a ref” button doesn’t work. (Maybe they are confused about the rules after using the app too lol)

Attempting to swipe left to right and go back a page does not work. The animation exists to do so, therefore I assume this is a bug? A frustrating one to be sure, since you can be as many as 5 menus deep, go into the wrong page, and have to completely redo your search just to continue trying to find the information you want.

The app isn’t available in French? You cannot call yourself Hockey *Canada* and not have your rule book app capable of displaying the rules in both of your Country’s languages. Instead, the app redirects to the home page of HC’s website, where you can (eventually) find the rule book en français. Baffling.

A barely functional app with a disappointing lack of features and functionality… I would like my paper rule book back until this app is in a better state. But seeing as the app has been out for 8 years now and it is still broken, I remain unhopeful.
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From a Ref

This app is painful to use, and because the material is copyrighted, there are no alternatives. Search often returns empty results, text cannot be zoomed, I can’t bookmark topics of interest, images can’t be viewed without using data or wifi. This app is an embarrassment.

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FAQ

What is the Hockey Canada Rule Book app?

The Hockey Canada Rule Book app provides users with instant access to the official playing rules and referee's casebook for hockey games. It is designed to be a comprehensive resource for officials and coaches to ensure fair play and adherence to the rules.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include access to official playing rules, rule case examples, diagrams and illustrations for clarity, a keyword search function for quick lookups, and an "Ask a Ref" feature to get expert answers to your questions. It also provides featured news from Hockey Canada and works offline.

Is the Hockey Canada Rule Book app free to use?

Yes, the app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting it is a completely free resource for users.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for hockey referees, coaches, players, and parents who need to understand and apply the official rules of hockey. Its comprehensive nature and offline functionality make it a valuable tool for anyone involved in the sport.

Can I use the app without an internet connection?

Yes, the app is designed to work offline. This means you can access all the rules, case examples, and diagrams even when you don't have an internet connection, making it convenient for use at rinks or during travel.