Rule 606. Charging

1. A minor or a major penalty shall be imposed on a player who runs or jumps into or charges an opponent.

   (Note) If more than two steps or strides are taken, it shall be considered ``charging''.

   When a player injures an opponent as the result of ``Charging'' the Referee shall have no alternative but to impose a major plus a game misconduct penalty on the offending player.

   For Juniors only - A major plus game ejection penalty option also applies under subsection (a) of this rule.

2. A minor or a major penalty shall be imposed on a player who body checks or charges a goalkeeper while the goalkeeper is within his goal crease or privileged area.

   A goalkeeper is NOT ``fair game'' just because he is outside his privileged area. A penalty for interference or charging should be called in every case where an opposing player makes unnecessary contact with a goalkeeper.

   Likewise, Referees should be alert to penalize goalkeepers for tripping, slashing, or spearing in the vicinity of the goal.