Broomball-specific Rules

1. Rosters and Team Composition:

   • Rosters are limited to 15 players.
   • Six players shall constitute a team. No team shall have fewer than 4 players at the onset of play.

2. Mercy Rule:

   • Any game will end when a team is ahead by 10 goals.
   • The game may also be stopped if the officials believe a team is trying to prolong the contest and undermine the 10-goal rule by failing to make a genuine effort to score another goal.

3. Game Duration:

   • A game shall consist of two 20-minute running time periods.
   • Three minutes will be allowed between periods of play, and the teams shall exchange ends between periods of regulation play.
   • Each team will be allowed one "30-second" timeout period.
   • The clock will stop for injuries.

4. Overtime:

   • Overtime will consist of three minutes of additional play.
   • During the first 3-minute overtime, the game is played with 5 players and no goalie.
   • If a winner is not determined after the first three minutes, the five-shot rule (shootout) will apply.
   • The five players on the ice will each have one shot at the opposing goalie to score a goal.
   • The team with the most goals at the end of the shootout session will be declared the winner.

5. Scoring:

   • A goal scored by any player will be worth 2 points.

6. Protective Equipment:

   • Protective equipment must be worn at all times: helmet with full protective face mask, knee pads, sneakers or specialized broomball shoes, and elbow pads.
   • No spikes or cleats are allowed.
   • Play will follow the regulations of the U.S. Broomball Association, as amended for intramural play.

7. Player Conduct:

   • Any player who uses profanity or assaults a referee or another player will be immediately ejected from the game and from further intramural play.

8. Goalie’s Duties:

   • Goalies may only handle the ball within the crease.
   • Goalies are entitled to the use of the crease without interference.
   • Goalies may not hold the ball longer than 3 seconds.
   • The inbound throw must be to the side or behind the net. No forward motion is allowed.
   • Goalies may never cross the red center line.

9. Game Conduct:

   • Kicking the Ball: Legal, but the ball must remain below the lowest part of the plexiglass. A kicked ball may not score.
   • Face-off: Restarts play after a violation, a scored goal, or the ball goes out of bounds.
   • Handling the Ball: The ball may be knocked to the ice with hands. A shot may also be blocked using hands.
   • Any attempt to pass the ball with the hands or to clear the ball will result in a blown dead play, with a face-off restarting the play.

10. Penalties:

    • Players violating the following will spend two minutes in the penalty box:
      • High sticking
      • Checking high kick (ball goes higher than the lowest part of the plexiglass)
      • Throwing a stick
      • Interference
      • Cross-checking
      • Tripping
      • Holding

11. Disqualification/Ejection:

    • Fighting, intentional injury, or roughing will result in automatic ejection.
    • A player who is ejected from a game is subject to disciplinary action from the IM Director before being allowed to participate in any further intramural activities.

The UAA IM Broomball League also abides by all general Rules for Intramural and Club Sports.