(1) The measurement of any equipment (players' and goaltenders' sticks, goaltender' pads and gloves) shall be carried out immediately when requested by a team through the Captain or Alternate Captain(s).
No measurement of any kind will be carried out by the Referee unless a formal request has been made by a team, using the proper procedure.

(2) If the complaint for a measurements of sticks or equipment is not sustained, the complaining team will be assessed a Bench Minor penalty

(3) Only one measurement of any kind will be allowed per stoppage of play.

(4) Any illegal equipment shall be removed, corrected or adjusted without any unnecessary delay.

(5) Where a measurement of a stick is requested by a Captain or Alternate Captain, then she must designate to the Referee what specific part of the stick is to be measured.

(6) No stick measurement of any kind will be entertained during the stoppage of play following the scoring of a goal.

Rule 21. Sticks

The intent of this rule is only to permit the use of conventional sticks. Any special changes, deviations or innovations require review and approval by the Canadian Hockey Association Board of Directors.

(a) All sticks (including goaltenders' sticks) may be made of wood, fibreglass or aluminum and/or any other material approved by the Canadian Hockey Association's Board of Directors. The must not have any projections, pockets, netting or other similar contrivance designed to give the player or goaltender undue assistance in the playing of the game. The end of the shaft of all sticks must be covered to protect against injury. In the case of hollowed shaft sticks, the end of the shaft must have a protective cap as well as being covered to protect against injury. A player may carry only one stick while participating in the play. A Minor penalty shall be assessed for a violation of this rule.

(b) The stick shall not exceed 63 inches (1.60m) from the heel to the end of the shaft, and 12 1/2 inches (31.75cm) from the heel to the end of the blade. The blade of the stick shall not be less than 2 inches (5.08cm) (within 1/2 inch (1.27cm) of the end) nor greater than 3 inches (7.62cm) in width. The curvature of the blade of the stick shall not exceed 1/2 inch (1.27cm) along any line of the measurement. The measure the curvature, a line is drawn from a fixed point at the heel of the stick to any number of points on the toe of the blade. The curvature will be measured between this line and the blade.

(c) The goaltender's stick shall not exceed 55 inches (1.4m) from the heel to the end of the shaft. The blade of the goaltender's stick shall not exceed 3 1/2 inches (8.89cm) in width at any point nor be less than 3 inches (7.62cm) except at the heel where it must not exceed 4 1/2 inches (11.43cm) in width; the goaltender's stick shall not exceed 15 1/2 inches (39.37cm) in length from the heel to the end of the blade.
The width [sic] portion of the goaltender's stick extending up the shaft from the shaft of the blade shall not exceed 26 inches (66.04cm) in length, calculated from the heel, and shall not exceed 3 1/2 inches (8.89cm) nor be less than 3 inches (7.62cm) in width.
The curvature of the blade of the goaltender's stick shall not exceed 1/2 inch (1.27cm) and shall be measured in the same manner as a player's stick.

(d) A Minor penalty shall be assessed any player, including the goaltender, for using a stick which does not conform to the provisions of this rule.

(e) A Minor penalty plus a Gross Misconduct penalty shall be assessed any player who deliberately breaks a stick when asked to produce the same stick for measurement or who refuse [sic] to surrender her stick for measurement.

(f) When requested, the Referee shall take the stick to be measured to the Referee's crease at the penalty bench, where the appropriate measurement will be made using a tape measure or stick gauge.

(g) The stick may be wound with any colour tape.

Rule 22. Skates

(a) Hockey skates shall be of a design approved by the Canadian Hockey Association's Board of Directors. No player or goaltender may participate in the game unless he is wearing skates.

(b) The use of speed skates, figure skates or any skates that may cause injury is prohibited.

(c) Skate heel guards must be worn by all players, Referees and Linesmen. Goaltenders, when wearing goaltenders' skates (closed at the back), are exempt from wearing skate heel guards.

(d) A player or official, other than a goaltender, shall not use goaltenders' skates.

Rule 23. Goaltender's Equipment

(a) With the exception of skates and stick, all equipment worn by the goaltender must be constructed solely for the purpose of protection of the head or body, and must not include any garment or contrivance which would give the goaltender undue assistance in keeping goal. Abdominal aprons extending down the thighs on the outside of the pants are prohibited.
(Note 1): Protective padding attached to the back of, or forming part of the goaltender's blocker golve shall not exceed 8 inches (20.3cm) in width not 16 inches (40.6cm) in length.
(Note 2): The base of the goaltender's catching glove shall be restricted to a maximum of 9 inches (22.9cm) in width, which is to include any attachments added to that glove. The length of the catching glove is restricted to a maximum of 16 inches (40.6cm). The lacing or webbing or other material joining the thumb and index finger of a goaltender's glove, or any cage, pocket or pouch created by this material, must not exceed the minimum amount of material necessary to fill the gap between the thumb and the index finger when they are fully extended and spread. Any other pocket, pouch or contrivance added to the glove by a manufacturer or otherwise is not acceptable and makes the glove illegal.
(Note 3): The binding and/or stitching at the edges of both goaltender's gloves shall not be included in the measurement of either the length or width.
(Note 4): When a request for a measurement of a goaltender's glove has been made the team shall state the glove that is to be measured and whether it is to be the length or width of the glove.

(b) Goaltender's pads, shall not exceed 12 inches (30.48cm) in extreme width as measured on the goaltender and shall not be altered in any way.
(Note): Puck foil (a plastic piece attached to the bottom of the goaltender's pads designed to stop the puck) is considered to be illegal equipment.

(c) A Minor penalty shall be assessed a goaltender guilty of using or wearing illegal equipment.

(d) A goaltender shall remove her face protector for purpose of identification, if so asked by the Referee. A goaltender who refuses this request shall be assessed a Gross Misconduct penalty.

Rule 24. Protective Equipment

(a) All protective equipment except gloves, head gear or goaltenders' leg pads, must be worn entirely under the uniform. Leather elbow patches on the outside of the sweater and palmless gloves are prohibited. After one warning by the Referee, a Minor penalty shall be imposed on the offending player for the violation of this rule.

(b) While on the ice, including pre-game warm-ups, all players, including goaltenders, shall wear a CSA approved hockey helmet, to which a CSA approved facial protector must be securely attached and not altered in any way. Any alteration to a CSA approved helmet or facial protector automatically destroys the certification.

The chinstrap of the helmet shall be securely fastened under the chin. The strap of the facial protector shall also be securely fastened to the hockey helmet.
For violations during pre-game warm-ups, the Referee shall reports the infraction on the original game report to the president.

It is mandatory that players purchasing new facial protectors follow these guidelines:

- Type 1 facial protector if the player is 10 years of age or older (Atom Hockey) and does not play the position of goaltender.
This type of protector is distinguishable by a white sticker bearing the CSA certification mark. For polycarbonate protectors the CSA mark may be embossed.

- Type 2 facial protector if the player is under 10 years of age (Novice Hockey) and does not play the position of goaltender.
This type of protector is distinguishable by an orange sticker bearing the CSA certification mark.

- Type 3 facial protector if the position they play is goaltender.
This protector is distinguishable by a blue sticker bearing the CSA certification mark.

- Type 4 visor for players in Senior (which includes Adult Recreational Hockey) and Junior Hockey.
This is distinguishable by a yellow sticker bearing the CSA certification mark.

- Type 5 facial protector if the player is older than 10 years of age (Atom Hockey) and does not play the position of goaltender. This type of protector is distinguishable by a green sticker bearing the CSA certification mark. For polycarbonate protectors the CSA mark may be embossed.

- Type 6 facial protector if the player is 10 years of age or younger (Novice Hockey) and does not play the position of goaltender. This type of protector is distinguishable by a red sticker bearing the CSA certification mark.

(Note 1): Types 1 and 2 differ from Types 5 and 6 only in the penetration requirements in Clause 4.3.3 of the CSA standard.

Players shall remove their helmets during the playing of the national anthems.

(Note 2): The wearing of CSA approved facial protector or visor for players registered with Senior (which includes Adult Recreational Hockey) and Junior teams shall be compulsory. In all divisions of Female Hockey, the wearing of a CSA approved facial protector shall be compulsory.

(Note 3): Goaltenders in all divisions of hockey shall be required to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet o which a CSA approved facial protector has been securely attached and not altered in any way.

(Note 4): All players while on the players' and/or penalty bench must wear their approved helmet and facial protector securely attached. Any player on the bench, as a minimum is required to wear the same protective head equipment as the players. For a violation of this rule, a warning shall be issued to the team. The second and subsequent violations by the same team will result in a Bench Minor penalty being assessed against the offending team.

(c) Should the helmet of a player come off while play is in progress, such player may replace the helmet (properly fastened) or proceed to the players' bench for a substitution. If such a player participates in the play in any manner without his helmet, the play shall be stopped immediately and the player assessed a Minor penalty. The penalty shall be assessed for participating in the play without the proper protective equipment and recorded on the Official Game Report as "ineligible player".
When a goaltender loses his helmet and/or facial protector, play shall be stopped immediately. Any such deliberate action by the goaltender shall result in a Minor penalty for "Delay of Game". If this deliberate action (by a player or goaltender) occurs when an opponent is on a breakaway over the centre red line, or occurs during the last two minute of regular playing time, a Penalty Shot shall be awarded to the non-offending team. (d) Where a player wears his helmet and/or facial protector in an offset position during play, play shall be stopped and a Misconduct penalty shall be assessed to the player.

(e) If the Referee's attention is drawn to the possibility that a facial protector or helmet may not be certified (CSA approved), or if the Referee observes that a facial protector or helmet may not be certified, and should that piece of equipment in effect turn out not to be certified, the Referee shall assess a Minor penalty and at the same time order that illegal piece removed from the game.
(Note 1): The Referee is empowered to make the call without his attention being drawn by an opposing player or team official, through the Captain.
(Note 2): The Referees' Casebook contains detailed procedures to follow in the case of a player having to serve a penalty for a non-certified helmet or facial protector.

(f) The wearing of a BNQ approved throat protector is compulsory for players registered in Minor and Female Hockey. If a Referee discovers that a Minor or Female hockey player is on the ice and is not wearing a BNQ approved throat protector, a Minor penalty is to be assessed to that player.

Rule 25. Dangerous Equipment

(a) The use of pads, protectors or sticks likely to cause injury to a player are prohibited.

(b) No player is permitted to wear a sweater or pants modified or altered to gain an advantage or compromise safety.

(c) All elbow pads which do not have a soft protective covering sponge, rubber or similar material at least 1/2 inch (1.27cm) thick shall be considered dangerous equipment.

(d) The use of supplemental oxygen is prohibited.

After one warning by the Referee, a Minor penalty shall be assessed to the offending player for a violation of this rule.

(e) For a violation of this rule a warning shall be issued to the team. Any subsequent violations to any player on the same team shall result in a minor penalty to the offending player.

(Note): The Referee has the authority to prohibit a player from participating in the game while using or wearing any equipment that she considers dangerous to a player or game official.

Rule 26. Puck

The puck shall be made of vulcanized rubber or other approved material. It shall be one inch (2.54cm) thick and three inches (7.62cm) in diameter and weigh not less than 5 1/2 ounces (156g) and not more than 6 ounces (170g) and shall be black in colour. For all games played under the jurisdiction of the Association, it is recommended the official CHA puck be used, with the exception of Novice and below, where it shall be one inch (2.54cm) thick and three inched (7.62cm) in diameter and may weigh not less than 4 onces (113.4g) and be clearly identified.

Each team shall declare its colours to the President or Convenor of its league at the beginning of each season. If these colours are accepted, the may not be changed during the season without the approval of the League President or Group Convenor.