# Slovak Ice Hockey Federation regulatory updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovak-ice-hockey-federation-regulatory-updates > Updated: 2026-09-08T15:15:44.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Slovak Ice Hockey Federation (SZĽH) has implemented several administrative and regulatory updates. In late August 2026, the Executive Committee unanimously approved a modernized 117-article disciplinary code. Developed over two years in comparison with other IIHF member nations, the new code aims to clarify terminology and increase efficiency. It introduces specific penalties, such as a 10 percent monthly salary fine for professional players caught simulating and increased sanctions for fans involved in repeated vulgar chanting. Following these regulatory changes, the SZĽH approved licenses for the 2026/27 season for all clubs in the Tipsport liga, the TIPOS Slovak Hockey League, and the 2. Slovak Hockey League. All clubs met the required sporting, technical, marketing, and economic criteria, though some licenses were granted conditionally pending administrative completion. The top-tier Tipsport liga and the TIPOS Slovak Hockey League will each feature 12 participants, while the 2. Slovak Hockey League will consist of 14 clubs. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Slovak Ice Hockey Federation approves licenses for 2026/27 season The Slovak Ice Hockey Federation has approved licenses for all clubs in the Tipsport liga, TIPOS Slovak Hockey League, and 2. Slovak Hockey League for the 2026/27 season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovak-ice-hockey-federation-approves-licenses-for-202627-season ### 2026-08-28: Slovak Ice Hockey Federation approves new disciplinary code The Slovak Ice Hockey Federation has approved a new 117-article disciplinary code, introducing fines for player simulation and increased penalties for vulgar fan behavior. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovak-ice-hockey-federation-approves-new-disciplinary-code --- Cite as: Slovak Ice Hockey Federation regulatory updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/slovak-ice-hockey-federation-regulatory-updates