Ice Hockey Australia Policies & Procedures

As IHV is a member of Ice Hockey Australia (IHA), the policies, rules and regulations, and National Integrity Framework set forth by IHA also apply to all participants at IHV-sanctioned events.

We encourage all participants to refer back to this page frequently for the most current information and updates.

National Integrity Framework

IHA Policies and Regulations

IHA Rules and Regulations

This includes:

Anti-doping policy

Member protection policy

Child safeguarding policy

Competition manipulation and sport wagering policy

Improper use of drugs and medicine policy

Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy

This covers:

Conduct
   Code of Conduct
   Social Media Policy

Health and Safety
   Concussion policy
   Pregnancy policy
   Transgender policy

Game governance
   Suspension guidelines

Travel
   Travel policy

Rules and Regulations
   The IHA constitution
   IHA Sports regulations

This includes:

The IHA Constitution

Sport Regulations

AWIHL Regulations

Ice Hockey Victoria Policies & Procedures

Governance:

IHV By Laws
updated 04.05.2024

IHV Constitution
Rules for Ice Hockey Victoria;
an incorporated association

Conduct:

IHV Code of Conduct

Social Media Policy

IHV Privacy Policy
updated 07.02.2025

Child Safety:

Child Safety Policy

Ice Sports Victoria Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Victorian Government Child Safety Standards

Committee of Management:

Office Bearers
updated 14.07.2024

IHV Affiliations:

Ice Sports Victoria

Ice Hockey Australia

Ice Hockey Victoria Game Regulations

Game Administration Regulations
updated 26.04.2024

Addendum - Safety Equipment 2022

Addendum - Abuse of Officials 2025
Preceeded by Abuse of Officials Addendum 2022

Schedule A - Fees
updated 27.01.2024

Request for Game Statistics Adjustment
updated 07.05.2024

Player Movement:

Dispensation Guidelines
updated 23.11.2023 

Playing Up Application
updated 12.03.2025

Playing Down Application
updated 01.04.2024

Senior Draft: Age Dispensation Application
updated 01.04.2025

Discipline:

Tribunal and Suspension Regulations

IHA Suspension Guidelines 
2024/2025

Injury Management:

Injury Management Process

Injury Reporting Form

IHA Concussion Policy

AIS Concussion Guidelines

Concussion Recognition Tool
updated 24.10.2024

AIS Concussion in Sport

Clubs:

IHV Pathways for new Clubs

IHV Jersey Guidelines

State Teams:

IHV State Team Selection Policy
updated 24.02.2025

Other Resources:

Play by the Rules

Australian Institute of Sport

Sport and Recreation Victoria

Working With Children Check

Ice Sports Victoria Policies and Resources