Spearing shall mean stabbing an opponent with the point / toe of the stick blade, whether contact is made or not.
62.2Double-minor penalty
The Referee shall, at their discretion, assess a Double-minor Penalty to any Player who attempts to “spear” an opponent.
62.3Major penalty
The Referee, at their discretion, shall assess a Major Penalty to a Player guilty who “spears” an opponent. Refer to Rule 62.5 for an additional Game Misconduct Penalty.
62.4Match penalty
The Referee, at their discretion, may assess a Match Penalty if, in their judgment, the Player recklessly endangers their opponent by “spearing”. Such assessment of reckless endangerment shall be based on the severity of the infraction, severity of the contact, the degree of violence and the general reprehensibility involved.
62.5Game misconduct penalty
A Game Misconduct Penalty must be assessed anytime a Major Penalty is imposed for “spearing”.
62.6Disciplinary measures
If deemed appropriate, Supplementary Discipline can be applied by the Proper Authorities at their discretion. → Rule 28 – Supplementary Discipline
