IIHS | 3 on 3 & Winter Series
The IIHS International Inline Hockey Series is excited to announce the launch of its new Winter Series competition, debuting with a fresh 3-on-3 game format.
Inspired by the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) initiative to expand hockey to areas without full-sized rinks (60m x 30m), the 3-on-3 format allows for flexibility in rink size and layout, fostering greater accessibility to the sport worldwide.
At IIHS, we recognize that much of today’s inline hockey is played year-round on smaller rinks, typically 40m x 20m or less. This is in contrast to the larger rinks available mainly in summer or non-ice seasons. The Winter Series, our first 3-on-3 competition series, offers an exciting new challenge for players and a fresh, fast-paced experience for spectators.
General Rules
- Format: 3-on-3
- Rink Size: 40m x 20m or smaller
- Nets: Ice hockey-sized
- Number of Players on the Rink: One goalie and three skaters per team, 3-on-3 with goalies
- Offside: No offside rule
- Game Length: Two 10-minute stop-clock periods
- Referees: Two referees per game
- Playoff Rules: Dependent on tournament and division
- Additional Rules: Refer to the IIHS Regulations, Guidelines, and Rules document
Stay tuned for more details on the first Winter Series competition in 2024—where we look forward to an 3-on-3 inline hockey!
For more information about our Regulations, Guidelines and Rules.
