Product name: Bandy Ball Cerise
Quantity: 1 pc
Article number: 55-73.200
Color: Cerise
Diameter: approx. 63 mm
Weight: approx. 160 g
Product description:
The bandy ball is manufactured with a core of cork material covered with plastic. This is to ensure high resistance to friction and wear during play. The bandy ball follows the standards and regulations that enable uniform play.
The reason the bandy ball is cerise is to make it highly visible on snow and ice. While not all bandy balls are cerise, this color is typically used in official bandy matches, primarily in Sweden and Finland. The cerise color makes the ball easier to see even in poor lighting conditions, which can be crucial for the quality and safety of the game.
Who sets the rules for a bandy ball?
The rules are established by the Federation of International Bandy (FIB), which is the international organization responsible for defining the rules of the game, including those for the match ball. The organization also oversees international tournaments and championships in bandy. These rules are used by national bandy organizations around the world, including the Swedish Bandy Association and other national bodies that are members of the FIB.
What rules apply to the match ball?
- The ball must be made of rubber or plastic, covered with synthetic leather or other suitable material.
- The diameter of the ball must be between 60-65 mm
- The weight of the ball must be between 155-175 grams
- The ball must be colored in cerise (or another color not used on the ice or field) to make it easily visible to players and referees.
- If the ball breaks during the match or becomes unusable, the game must be stopped and a new ball must be brought in.