A "MATCH" penalty involves the suspension of a player
for the balance of the game and the offender shall be ordered
to the dressing room immediately. A substitute player is permitted
to replace the penalized player after five (5) minutes playing
time has elapsed when the penalty is imposed under Rule
43 - Attempt to Injure or Rule 52 -
Deliberate Injury of Opponents.
(NOTE 1) Regulations regarding additional penalties and
substitutes are specifically covered in individual Rules 43,
52 and 69. Any additional penalty shall be served by a player
to be designated by the Manager or Coach of the offending
Team through the playing Captain, such player to take his
place in the penalty box immediately.
For all match penalties, regardless of when imposed, or
prescribed additional penalties, a total of ten minutes shall
be charged in the records against the offending player.
(NOTE 2) When coincident match penalties have been imposed
under Rule 43, Rule 52 or Rule 69 to a player on both Teams,
Rule 27(c) covering coincident major penalties will be applicable
with respect to player substitution.
(NOTE 3) The Referee is required to report all match penalties
and the surrounding circumstances to the Commissioner of the
League immediately following the game in which they occur.
Rule 29 - Match Penalties
