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Rule 4 - Goal Crease




In front of each goal, a "GOAL CREASE" area shall be marked by a red line two inches (2") in width.

(b) The goal crease shall be laid out as follows: One foot (1') outside of each goal post a two inch (2'') line shall be painted extending four feet, six inches (4'6") in length. These lines shall be at right angles to the goal line. A semi-circle line six feet (6') in radius and two inches (2") in width shall be drawn using the center of the goal line as the center point and connecting both ends of the side of the crease. On the side of the crease lines, four feet (4') from the goal line, extend a five-inch (5") line into the crease.

(c) The goal crease area shall include all the space outlined by the crease lines and extending vertically four feet (4') to the level of the top of the goal frame. The area outlined by the crease line and the goal line shall be painted a light blue color. (Paint code PMS 298.)

(d) The area inside the goal frame to the goal line shall be painted a gloss white color.


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