- Play is started by a free pass similar to the start of a soccer game. The ring is placed in the half of the center ice free pass circle closest to the visitor's goalie.

- On the referee's whistle the player 'taking the free pass' has 5 seconds to pass the ring to a team mate... and the game is on!

- Any stoppages in play will result in a free pass to re-start the game, usually in the nearest free pass circle. Some defensive free passes are replaced by a 'goaltender ring', again, like a soccer goalie throwing in the ball.

- Rules restrict any one player from carrying the ring the full length of the ice (no ring hogs). The ring must be passed over each blue line to another player which means more players can be involved in setting up goals.

- Free play lines define restricted areas in the offensive and defensive zones. Teams are

- A player's uniform must consist of shirt, shorts, socks, shinguards and shoes. The goalkeeper must wear colors which distinguish him from the other players, the referee and the referee assistants.

- Scrums are formed of 6 players on each side.

- No steel cleats are allowed. Rubber-moulded cleats are allowed.

- When the ball has wholly crossed the goal line after being last touched by a player from the defending team, it is put back into play by a kick by the attacking team from the corner on the side the ball went out.

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