What is teeing in para ice hockey?
I · Intermediate · Penalties and eligibility · 2 of 2Teeing is driving the front of the sledge straight into an opponent or a goalkeeper in the crease. Charging includes making the sledge leave the ice to check someone. Both bring a minor, a major with a game misconduct or a match penalty. Tripping is using the stick or arm to upset an opponent's sledge. Holding a sledge is a minor.
How it works
- Teeing: front of the sledge, straight in.
- Charging: includes lifting the sledge.
- Tripping: stick or arm on sledge or blades.
- Holding: hands or stick on a sledge.
- Teeing and charging: up to a match penalty.
- Tripping: minor, or major with game misconduct.
- Holding: minor.
- Goalkeeper: protected in the crease.
The glossary has the teeing, the charging with the sledge, the tripping, the holding the sledge, the contact with the goalkeeper and the penalty categories.
Tricky cases
Can a player lift the sledge to check?
No. That is charging.
A stick pushes an opponent's blades. Foul?
Yes, tripping, if they lose balance or control.
Is holding a sledge with the hand a foul?
Yes, a minor.
Can a goalkeeper be teed in the crease?
No. That is teeing.
Why the rule exists
The sledge's front is hard and low, so driving it into a player can injure legs.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Teeing | Up to match | R 1031 |
| Tripping | Minor or major | R 1032 |
| Holding | Minor | R 1025 |
From the rule book
World Para Ice Hockey, Rules 2018-2022 (V2, effective 1 October 2018), rules 1016, 1025, 1031 and 1032. Checked 15 October 2026. Official documents: WPIH Rules, Regulations and Classification Rules.