Transcript Basic Officiating Seminar - Ice Hockey Officials of

USA Hockey
Officiating Seminar
Presentation Designed by
Leonard Edling
Edited for USA Hockey by
Bob Fryer
Additional editing by
Joanne Nakaso
Welcome to Level 1 Seminar
• Purpose
• To review the basics and fundamentals of officiating
• To establish uniformity in officiating
• To eliminate “creativity” in officiating
• Introduction of staff
• Review of schedule
• Breaks
• Ice Time
• Lunch
Welcome to Level 1 Seminar
• What is expected of me ? (as an Official)
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Be on time!
Take notes
Ask questions
Work hard
Have fun
• Who are you and why are you here?
Officiating Program
Overview
Local Officiating Program
• All volunteer program
• District Referee-in-Chief
• Greg Lucker
• Local Supervisor of Officials
• Chris Leahy
Registration Procedures
• Mail completed USA Hockey form with fee to
national office
• Take open-book exam from USA Hockey
• Minimum passing score – 35/50 for Level 1
• Register and complete district seminar
• Completion of seminar list is sent to USA Hockey
• When completed with all requirements
• Card and crest are sent from national office
Member Benefits
• Insurance (medical and liability)
• Summer Officials’ development camps
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Regional
National
Women’s Camp
Select
Regional & National Championships
Member Benefits
• International Program
• Elite Officiating Experience
• International tournaments
• Olympic Games
• Publications
• Manuals
• American Hockey Magazine
• Stripes Newsletter
Member Benefits
• District Officiating Seminars
• Instructor Training sessions
• Evaluation Program
• Mentor Program
• Local events
Personal Appearance
Looking the Part
• Positive impression
• Build credibility
• Defines role as an official
• Good looks complement good
skills
• Commands respect
Personal Appearance
• Face
• Hair
• General condition
Equipment Needs
• Helmet
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Mandatory
Black in color
Good condition
Visor- strongly recommended
• Sweater
• Long-sleeved
• Trousers
• Black
Equipment Needs
• Girdle protection
• Skates
• Well maintained
• Clean white laces
• No goalie skates!
• Cup and supporter
• Leg guards
• Elbow guards
Officials’ Supplies
• Whistles
• Finger type
• Minimum of 2
• Rule book (USA Hockey & League)
• Referee’s manual(s)
• Equipment bag
• Tape
Officials’ Supplies
• Telephone numbers
• Assignors
• Supervisors
• Officials
• Pen and Note pad (“riot pad”)
• Cut skate laces
• Soap and towel
Off-Ice Dress for Regular Games
• What to wear
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Nice clothing
Neat, clean and tidy
No team jackets
Avoid T-shirts and jeans (if possible)
• Why?
• Good first impression
• Shows that officials take pride in work
Proper On-Ice Attire
Black helmet
Well groomed
neat appearance
Sweater
Crest
Finger whistle
Clean white laces
Black trousers
Well
maintained
skates
Physical Conditioning
Stretching
• Purpose of stretching
• To obtain or maintain flexibility
• To reduce potential of future injury
• Basic stretching principles
• Stretch major muscle groups from head to toe
• Stretch slowly with controlled movements
Basic Stretches
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Neck
Arms and shoulders
Trunk and back
Groin
Quadriceps
Calves
Ankles
Importance of General Fitness
• Promotes overall good health
• Enhances performance on the ice
• Enhances creditability of performance through
physical appearance
General Fitness Exercises
• Aerobic
• High heart rate for a period of time (cardiovascular-based)
• Anaerobic
• Muscle-based with short bursts of cardiovascular activity
• Best combine both aerobic and anaerobic
• Average 3 times per week
Fundamentals of
Skating
Importance of Skating Well
• Basic building block
• Helps to enhance position
• Which enhances vision
• Which enhances judgment
• Helps to establish credibility when you keep up
with the play
Referee Skating vs.
Player Skating
• View
• Referees always turn and stop facing the play
• Posture
• Head must always be up
• Tight skating lanes along the boards
• Different arm swing from players
• Always front to back to increase efficiency
Balance
• Knee bend most important
• Use inside edges
• Shoulder, knee and ball of foot aligned
• Head up
Ready Position
• During stoppages (2 types)
• Standing upright with hands at sides (ready position)
• Hands on knees
• During play
• Never have hands on knees
• Always stand upright with body angled toward the play (45
degree angle)
Arm Swing
• Similar to runner (front to back)
• Strive to eliminate
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Stick carrying posture
Side to side arm swing
Dog paw
Clenched fists
Forward Stride
• Long powerful strides are key
• Exaggerated knee bend
• Thrusts start with pressure (weight) on heel then extends
through the blade to toe thrusting down “through the ice”
• Full recovery
• Weight transfer
• Thrust out with opposite skate
• All skating takes place from the hips down
• Upper body stays “disciplined”
Pre-Game
Responsibilities
Officiating Etiquette
• Punctuality
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30 minutes prior (minimum)
• Second check of equipment when arriving in
room
• Officials’ dressing room
• No visitors
• Private headquarters
• Politely ask unwanted visitors to leave
Sociability
• Short conversations with players and coaches:
be polite
• Avoid opinions of other officials
• Avoid controversial matters
Stretching
• Before every game
• Every major muscle group
• Heighten heart rate
• Good warm-up a must
On-Ice Warm-up
• Go onto ice 3-5 minutes before teams
• Skate at warm-up pace
• Practice turns, stops, starts: forward and
backward
• Practice skating in Officials’ skating lanes
• Watch and monitor warm-ups
Visual Inspection of Playing Area
• Check for:
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Defective ice, boards, glass, door openings
Clock and bench locations
Off-Ice Officials in position
Illegal face masks and helmets
• Checking the goals
• Holes in netting (fix, if necessary)
• Posts properly anchored
• Warped goal frames
• Familiarize yourself with arena
Conducting Face-Offs
Officials’ Stance
• Feet shoulder width apart
• Shins parallel
• Puck held in non-whistle hand
• Puck hand forearm rests on hip bone
• Head up and looking forward
Holding the Puck
• Two accepted methods
• Thumb on top, forefinger along the side
• Thumb and small finger on the side, other finger tips on top
• Thumb must remain in contact with puck
• Officials should try different techniques
• Both players must have an equal view of the puck
• Puck must always land flat
• Face-off should be fair
Dropping the Puck
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Officials must be ready first
Simultaneous out and down motion
Bend knees as puck starts first
Puck must land flat and remain stationary
Puck must land on center of face-off spot
Do not flick wrist prior to puck drop
Push the puck to the ice
Players’ Positions
• Centers
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Attacking player’s stick down first
Stick stationary on white half moon
When no spot exists: one stick length apart
Shoulders square with end boards
Players’ Positions
• Other players
• Same side of circle as center
• Outside of circle: includes sticks
• On their side of the hash marks
• Which official is responsible for which players?
• Official conducting face-off
• Centers and players in front of him
• Partner
• Players behind the official conducting the face-off
Moving into Position
After Face-Off
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Drop puck
Pause to view play
Look behind you
Back to side boards
Keep play in front of you
Proceed to position facing play
Hustle only when clear to move
Center Ice Face-Off Technique
• Start of the period
• Signal Goalkeepers (Goal Judges)
• Face and signal Timekeeper
• Following a goal
• Face the players’ benches
Puck Hand-Offs
• Hand shake technique
• Place the puck flat in palm of partner
• Receiving official closes hand firmly on puck
• Professional look when clean and crisp
• Everyone is watching you during this time
Referee Position:
3 Man System
Importance of
Proper Positioning
• Fundamental building block
• Field of vision
• Enables Official to see as much action as possible
• Provides Official with safe viewing areas
• Keeps Official out of the way
• Officials’ “No-Man’s-Land”
• Area that Officials must stay out of during play
Field of
Vision
No-Man’s-Land
Starting The Game
• Center Ice face-offs
• Beginning of game: face the Timekeeper
• Conduct face-off
• Back toward side boards keeping play in field of vision
Positioning: Following Play
• Play moves from Neutral Zone to End Zone
• Follow play 15-20 feet behind
• Stay along boards (5-10 feet) when play is on own side of
rink
• Move only when path is clear
10-15 ft.
Play
Positioning: Following Play
• Play in Neutral Zone (transitional play)
• Skate slowly until play takes a definite direction
• Stop and observe play whenever possible
• Use a wide open field of vision to read play
• Play reverses direction
• Stop along boards and allow play to pass
• Follow at the recommended distance
Play
Positioning in the End Zone
and on the Goal Line
• Skate into End Zone
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Skate hard into End Zone
No coasting keep feet moving
Get to the Goal Line quickly, but only when path is clear
Never cut through face-off spot
Play
Positioning in the End Zone
and on the Goal Line
• Proper use of Home Base
• Easy to move toward goal when shot on goal
• Easy to move back back to corner when play moves
to the Referee’s side
• Following play out of the zone
• Maintain proper distance
• Wait on Goal Line until the play definitely leaves
the zone
Play
Positioning During Face-Offs
• Neutral Zone face-offs
• Closer to the nearest goal, opposite side of ice
• Out 15 feet from boards
• 30 degree angle
• End Zone face-offs
• On Goal Line opposite side of ice
• At Home Base
• Ready position
• After goals
• Face players’ benches
Face-Off
Neutral Zone Face-off
Face-Off
End Zone Face-off
After a Goal
Post-Game Positioning
• At the buzzer
• Attend to any potential altercation or dispute immediately
• Attention then focuses on the players benches for players
leaving
• During hand-shake line
• In Referee’s Crease facing all players
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Hand Shake
Linesman Position:
3 Man System
Importance of
Proper Positioning
• Fundamental building block
• Enables Official to see as muck action as
possible (enhancing judgment)
• Provides Official with safe viewing areas
• Keeps Official out of the way
• Keeps Official out of “No-Man’s-Land“
Starting the Game
• One Linesman at Blue Line (Visitor’s Bench)
• Partner opposite side of ice on other Blue Line
• Referee at Center Ice
• Keep zones for ½ of game
• Switch at the half-way point, during a stoppage, unless a
team is shorthanded
Basic Positioning Linesman: Start of Game
Positioning During Play
• Play leaving Neutral Zone and enters Attacking
Zone
• Official is at line before play
• Partner moves into Neutral Zone (half way between Red
Line and Blue Line)
Play
Positioning During Play
• Play reverses and goes into opposite attacking
zone
• Back Official moves to his line backwards
• Partner follows when all attacking players have left the
zone
Backward
Skate
Play
Positioning During Play
• Play in the Neutral Zone
• Both Linesmen at their respective Blue Lines (skates in the Attacking Zone)
• Linesmen diagonally across from each other
Play
Positioning During Play
• Neutral Zone face-offs
• Linesman directly opposite side of the face-off
• Must be ready to move in either direction with the play
• Play goes toward his own end: follow and partner gets
out of face-off
• Play goes toward partners end: follow play, wait for
partner to get back into position and release
Positioning During Play
• Release signal
• Arm extended out from side pointing diagonally
• After goal
• One Linesman in front of scoring team’s bench (the “Happy
Bench”)
• Partner on opposite side of ice on other Blue Line
Retrieving the Puck
• Normal stoppages
• Linesman in zone of stoppage spots face-off
• Partner retrieves puck, hands off and returns to position
• After goal
• Linesman in zone of goal retrieves puck and hands off to
Referee at center ice
• Partner skates to middle of zone where goal was scored,
then returns to normal position
Normal Stoppages
Goal Scored
Retrieving the Puck
• After a penalty
• Linesman in zone of penalty spots face-off (escorts player
for violent situation)
• Partner retrieves puck, hands off and returns to position
Positioning:
2 Man System
Importance of
Proper Positioning
• Fundamental building block
• Enables Official to see as much action as
possible (enhancing judgment)
• Provides Official with safe viewing areas
• Keeps Official out of the way
• Keeps Official out of “No-Man’s-Land”
Field of
Vision
No-Man’s-Land
Starting the Game
• One Referee at center ice
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• Partner on opposite side of ice on center
red line
• Continually switching ends throughout the
game
• When puck is dropped, free Referee moves
with the play
Positioning During Play
• Play leaving Neutral Zone and enters Attacking
Zone
• Free Official is at line before play
• Official moves to goal line after making call at Blue Line
• Deep Official is responsible for watching play
• Official on Blue Line watches in front of goal
• Partner moves up to Blue Line
Watches Behind Play
Watches Play
Positioning During Play
• Play reverses and goes into opposite Attacking
Zone
• Back Referee must wait at Blue Line to be sure play is
leaving the zone
• Back Referee moves to his line backwards
• Makes call at Blue Line and follows play into zone
• Partner skates quickly out of zone as players leave zone
• Moves up to Blue Line
Play
Positioning During Play
• Play in the Neutral Zone
• Both Referees at their respective Blue Lines (skates in
the Attacking Zone)
• Referees always diagonally across from each other
Play
Positioning During Face-offs
• Neutral Zone face-offs
• Referee directly opposite side of the face-off
• Must be ready to move in either direction with the play
• Play goes toward his own end: follow and partner will
respond
• Play goes toward partner’s end: follow and continue
with play
Play
Positioning During Face-offs
• End Zone face-offs
• Diagonally opposite on far Blue Line (10 feet from boards
and inside zone)
• Maintains line until play leaves zone
• Referee conducting face-off moves to Goal Line or out of
zone with play
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Positioning in the End Zone
and on the Goal Line
• Skating into End Zone
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Skate hard into End Zone
No coasting keep feet moving
Get to Goal Line quickly, but only when the path is clear
Never cut through the face-off spot
Positioning in the End Zone
and on the Goal Line
• Proper use of Home Base
• Easy to move toward goal when shot on goal
• Easy to move back to corner when play moves to Referees
side
• Following play out of zone
• Move quickly out of zone so partner can release Blue Line
• Anticipate the play leaving the zone
Positioning During Face-offs
• Neutral Zone face-offs
• Referee directly opposite side of the face-off
• Must be ready to move in either direction with the play
• Play goes toward his own end: follow and partner will
respond
• Play goes toward partner’s end: follow and continue
with play
Play
Positioning During Face-offs
• End Zone face-offs
• Diagonally opposite on far Blue Line (10 feet from boards
and inside zone)
• Maintains line until play leaves zone
• Referee conducting face-off moves to Goal Line or out of
zone with play
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Positioning in the End Zone
and on the Goal Line
• Skating into End Zone
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Skate hard into End Zone
No coasting keep feet moving
Get to Goal Line quickly, but only when the path is clear
Never cut through the face-off spot
Positioning in the End Zone
and on the Goal Line
• Proper use of Home Base
• Easy to move toward goal when shot on goal
• Easy to move back to corner when play moves to Referees
side
• Following play out of zone
• Move quickly out of zone so partner can release Blue Line
• Anticipate the play leaving the zone
Golden Triangle
Home Base
Post Game Positioning
• At the buzzer
• Check ice first for altercations
• During hand-shake line
• Referees on each side of line diagonally across from each
other
• Removed from players
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Retrieving the Puck
•Normal stoppages
•Referee in zone of stoppage spots face-off
•Partner retrieves puck, hands off and returns to
position
Normal Stoppages
Retrieving the Puck
• After goal
• Referee in zone of goal reports goal and assists
• Partner retrieves the puck and conducts ensuing face-off
After Goal
Retrieving the Puck
• After penalty
• Referee assessing penalty reports penalty
• Partner retrieves puck and conducts face-off
• “Free” partner check for potential altercation/uncooperative
player before conducting face-off
After Penalty
Calling Off-Side
Violations
Positioning on the Blue line
• Official on the Blue Line
• Inside the line as play enters Attacking Zone
• Provides proper angle on play
• Must get a clear view of the determining edge of the line
• Partner moves into position
• Must be ready to cover in case Official is knocked off line
Signals
• Point to face-off
• Full palm point with fingers together
• Washout
• Signal comes from chest then out
• Slow “delayed” whistle
• Flat palm, fingers together
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Stopping Play for Off-Sides
• Blue Line is part of zone from where the puck
comes
• Determining edge
• Instant puck completely crosses line
• Puck carried into Attacking Zone with teammate(s)
off-side
• Immediate whistle (no delay) and point to location of face-off
• Official calling violation skates to spot of the face-off
• Partner retrieves puck, hands it off and returns to position
Stopping Play for Off-Sides
• Puck shot into Attacking Zone with
teammate(s) off-sides
• Immediate whistle - all Youth classifications
• New rule for 2003-04
• Junior and Adult classifications ONLY
• Delayed whistle (delay signal)
• If puck goes to a defending player
• Attacking players may clear zone (“tag-up”)
Stopping Play for Off-Sides
• Puck shot into Attacking Zone with teammate(s)
off-sides (Juniors & Adults - continued)
• Situation to nullify off-side (put arm down, no washout)
• Defending team gains possession and gets puck out of zone
• All attacking players simultaneously clear zone
• Situation to blow whistle
• Attacking player plays or makes contact with puck while
delayed off-sides is still in effect
• Attacking player forces opposing player with puck to
retreat
Stopping Play for Off-Sides
• Calling Violation
• Official calling violation skates to the spot of the face-off
(where the puck was shot)
• Partner retrieves puck, hands it off and returns to position
• Intentional off-sides
• Should be called in every case where the Official deems
that there was no opportunity to complete a legal play
• Regardless of the actions of the defending team
Special Situations
• Defending team shoots or plays the puck back into
zone
• Players on the attacking team are considered to be on-side
• Deflections back into zone with members of
attacking team in the attacking zone
• Always off-sides
• Off Referee/Linesman
• Off defending player
• Off defective boards
Calling Icing Infractions
Calling Icing
• Criteria for calling icing
• Puck shot from behind center Red Line
• Center Red Line part of zone from where the puck
comes
• Crosses opposing Goal Line
• Puck not touched beyond center Red Line
• No chance to be played by defending team
• Not including Goaltender
• Team shooting puck is NOT short-handed
Calling Icing
• Mechanics of making call
• Back Official
• Initiates icing by signaling slow whistle
• Skates to cover partner
• Front Official
• Acknowledges signal and skates into Attacking Zone
• Blows whistle and raises arm when puck crosses goal
line
• Initiates call only when back Official doesn’t see
Calling Icing
• After blowing the whistle
• Back Official
• Points to face-off location
• Skates (watching players) to face-off spot
• Three strides then turns backwards
• Icing signal at top of circle
• Front Official
• Retrieves puck, hands off and returns to position
• Referee (3 man system) uninvolved
• After whistle, skates as deep as furthest attacking
player
Icing Signals
• Slow “delayed” whistle
• Icing
• Washout
• Point to face-off
• Release signal
Washing Out Icing Infractions
• Mechanics of washing out play
• Back Official
• Initiates icing
• Cannot washout once play crosses center Red Line
• Follows to cover partner
• Front Official
• Makes call
• Washes out with verbal “NO” and moves back into
position
Basic Icing Judgment:
Situations
• Defending player able to play puck, but doesn’t
• WASHOUT
• Puck crosses through goal crease
• STILL ICING
• Puck deflected before crossing center red line
• ICING: if by shooting team
• NO ICING: if by defending team
• Puck touched after crossing center red line
• WASHOUT: if touched by either team
Determining Face-Off
Location
General Rules & End Zone Face-Offs
• Never closer to the goal than the End Zone face-off spot
• Never closer to the side boards than imaginary line connecting
face-off spots
• Never in middle of ice
Puck Frozen
Defending team: Nearest End Zone face-off spot
Attacking team: Nearest Neutral Zone face-off spot
Puck Frozen
Face-off along line perpendicular from boards on imaginary line
connecting face-off spots
Attacking team in Attacking Zone: Nearest Neutral Zone Face-off spot
Icing
Face-Off
Icing
Face-Off Location
• Off-sides
• Pass: from where puck was passed along imaginary line
• Puck carried over: nearest Neutral Zone face-off spot
• Puck frozen by Goaltender
• Nearest End Zone spot to where puck was last shot or
played
• Penalty Call
• Where puck was last played - along imaginary line
• Attacking team in Attacking Zone: nearest Neutral Zone
face-off spot
Puck Shot Out of Rink
• Stopping play
• Any Official may stop play
• Ensuing face-off
• Official who stops play spots face-off
• Partner retrieves puck
Calling
Penalties
What’s the call Ref ??
Procedure for Calling Penalties
• Penalty signals are vital
• Penalty by team in possession of puck
• Immediate whistle
• Penalty by team not in possession of puck
• Delayed “slow” whistle
• When offending team gains possession of puck, sound
whistle
Good signals are the Key
STOP
LOOK
ASSESS
Assessment Procedure
• Point to player (look past player)
• Open palm, closed fingers
• Verbalize number and color
• Signal and verbalize infraction
• Do not indicate type of penalty (minor, major, etc.)
Reporting Procedure
• 3 strides forward then backwards to the
penalty bench
• Watch penalized player and others
• Stop at penalty bench
• Signal and verbalize infraction
• Proper cadence through entire procedure
Penalty Signals
Demonstration of Penalty Signals
(See “Official Signals” Power Point Show)
Do’s and Don'ts of
Penalty Assessment
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Slow, controlled cadence
No thumbs out
No skating through signals
No hurrying through signals
No facial expressions
No creative signals
Always repeat signal at Penalty Bench
Verbal Communication
• Importance of verbal communication
• Explains penalty reason
• Official should briefly explain to player (younger age
groups only)
• Be brief and to the point
• Speak to Captains
• Coaches when necessary
• Other reasonable players also
Special Situations
• Bench minor penalties
• Served by any player except goaltender
• Goaltender penalties (minor, major, misconduct)
• Served by a player on the ice at the time of infraction
• Injured player
• Substitute player to serve penalty
• Once injured player returns, must take his place in penalty
box
Special Situations
• Minor plus major, misconduct, game
misconduct, etc.
• Additional player on penalty bench till minor expires
(cannot be Goaltender)
• Major plus major, misconduct, game
misconduct, etc.
• Additional player on penalty bench till major expires
(cannot be Goaltender)
Judgment
Officials are Teachers
• Teach the playing rules at lower levels of
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Coaches
Parents
Spectators
• Very little judgment is necessary in lower
classifications
Officials are Teachers
• Penalties are always a penalty in mite and squirt
classifications
• Penalties must always be assessed at the lower
levels whether accidental or intentional
• EXAMPLES:
• Tripping
• High sticking
• Checking or roughing
• Holding
• Slashing
Officials are Teachers
• Judgment comes into play more and is taught
as Officials progress to higher levels
• Rule knowledge is important at all levels of
hockey
Awarding Goals
and Assists
Awarding Goals
• Puck must completely cross the Goal Line
• Goal credited to player who propelled the puck
into opponents’ goal
• Puck enters goal as a result of action by a
defending player
• Last player from scoring team to legally play the puck
Awarding Goals
• Goal credited to attacking player who deflected puck
into opponents’ goal
• Goal shall be disallowed when
• Puck strikes an Official and enters directly into the net
• Puck is kicked by an attacking player and enters the goal
• Puck is illegally (hand, foot) directed by an attacking player and
enters the goal
Awarding Assists
• Assist(s) credited to player(s) taking part in
the play immediately preceding the goal
• Maximum of two assists per goal
• Player cannot be credited with a goal and
assist on the same goal
Procedure for Awarding
Goals and Assists
• Referee or front Official is responsible for
awarding goals and assists
• May ask for help from partner(s)
• When goal is scored
• Referee should point with non whistle hand in the
direction of the goal
• Referee should blow the whistle at the same time
Procedure for Awarding
Goals and Assists
• Reporting procedure
• 3 strides forward then backward to the scorers’ bench
(watch all players)
• Stop at bench
• Report player number to be credited with the goal
followed by the assist(s)
• Skate to proper position for face-off
Disallowed Goals
• Blow whistle and immediately give washout
signal
• Report reason why goal was disallowed to
game Timekeeper
Injured Players
Stopping Play
• Thought to be serious injury
• Stop play immediately
• Always be overcautious
• Not a serious injury
• Stop play when team of injured player gains
possession of the puck
• Monitor injured player while play continues
• Always err on the side of safety
Once Play has been Stopped
• Closest Official immediately skates to injured
player
• Partner(s) monitor other players
• Motion coach/trainer onto ice to assist injured
player
• Monitor injured player until coach/trainer
arrives
• Do not try to move player or remove equipment
• Verbally calm injured player and assess injury
Once Play has been Stopped
• Move away when coach/trainer arrive
• Let them attend to injured player
• Stay close enough to provide emergency assistance
• But far enough away to prevent unnecessary verbal abuse
• Allow time to assess injury before removing
player from ice
• If play was stopped for injured player
• Player must leave the ice, and may not return until after the
next face-off has been completed
Equipment Regulations
Protective Equipment
• Helmets: ALL PLAYERS
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Must wear a helmet designed for hockey
Must wear a HECC approved helmet
Must wear a chin strap properly fastened
Must wear helmet/facemask on players’/penalty bench
Officials must wear a black hockey helmet
Protective Equipment
• Skates
• Must be hockey skates (not figure or speed skates)
• Any dangerous skates - player must be removed from the
ice
• Mouthpiece
• All players must wear in Pee Wee through Junior, and
Girls/Women Squirt through Midget classifications
Protective Equipment
• Facemask
• All Youth players must wear HECC approved facemask
• USA Hockey strongly recommends all Officials
wear a half-shield visor
• All players must wear the required protective
equipment in the manner for which it is
designed
Dangerous Equipment
• Gloves in which all or part of the palm has been
removed
• Pads or protectors made of metal, or of materials
likely to cause injury
• Casts or splints made of hard or unyielding
materials
• Sticks that are partially broken at the tip of the
blade
Equipment Measurement
• Only the Captain, during a stoppage of play,
can request any equipment measurement
• Maximum of one measurement per team per
stoppage of play
Off-Ice Officials and Their Roles
• Timekeeper
• Responsible for the operating the time clock and keeping
track of penalty times
• Official Scorer
• Records all goals, assists, saves and penalties on the
official score sheet
• Secures players roster prior to the game
• May also serve as the announcer
• Makes sure the official score sheet is properly signed and
distributed following the game
Off-Ice Officials and Their Roles
• Penalty Bench attendants
• Opens the door for penalized players
• Assists the Timekeeper in monitoring penalty times
• Officials may have to be patient with Off-Ice
Officials at lower levels
• Often times volunteer parents
• Very little knowledge of rules and responsibilities
Post Game Duties and
Responsibilities
Hand-Shake Responsibilities
• At the end of the game- all players separated
• One official on each side of the hand-shake line
• Monitor entire line for potential problems
• Maintain a quiet presence
Escorting Teams Off the Ice
• Hold one team if common exit
• Monitor players off ice until in dressing room
• Maintain quiet presence and awareness
• Limit conversations with players to rules
questions or other pertinent topics
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times
Signing the Score Sheet
• Check for accuracy and completeness
• Note any special circumstances
• Cross off any blank areas
• Sign your name legibly
Leaving the Ice
• Keep sweater zipped and helmet on
• Move quickly- avoid conversations with
spectators
• Maintain professional appearance and
demeanor
Officials’ Dressing Room
• Discuss game situations with partner
• Respect partner’s privacy regarding visitors
• Clean up dressing area for next officiating
crew
• If another game follows, make sure that
Officials are there to work the game
Communication with
Players/Coaches
Why Use Universal
Communication?
• The most effective means of communication
• The manner in which it is done is a reflection of
the officials attitude
• Allows for the spirit of cooperation
• Has influence on the overall acceptability of the
officials attitude
• Effective way for the official to gain respect
• Honesty is the best policy
When to Use Verbal
Communication
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During the assessment of a penalty
Close plays on the blue line or icings
When rule or ruling needs to be explained
Explanation of multiple penalty situations and
penalty expirations
• When a verbal warning is necessary before
assessing a penalty or stopping play
• EXAMPLE: “ Move the puck.”
Coaches vs. Captains
• Talk to coach when:
• Younger level of players involved
• Complicated situation that is difficult for captain to
translate
• Coach is calm and has a reasonable question or
genuine concern
Coaches vs. Captains
• Talk to Captain when:
• Older players involved
• Simple situation that can be easily be translated to
the coach
• Captain addresses you with a reasonable question or
concern
• Coach is unruly and unreasonable
Communication Tips
• When speaking one-on-one: be soft spoken
and honest
• Apologize when you make a mistake, being
careful not to over apologize
• Answer all reasonable questions
• Avoid judgment discussions
• Avoid undermining other officials
Communication Tips
• Be specific when verbalizing
• Avoid threatening players or coaches
• Be sympathetic
• Avoid the “high and mighty” syndrome
• Never use obscene or vulgar language
Role of the Supervisor
The Game Assignor
• Must be willing to involve everybody
• Special effort to get new Officials involved
• Communicate with youth administrators
regarding assignments
• Be fair in assignments
• Assign appropriate skill levels to each game
• Allow for development of officiating skills
• Avoid overexposure of Officials and teams
Senior Officials
• Provide support and information
• Work with younger Officials
• Help locate equipment
• Help with test or answering questions
• Help in the assignment of games
Senior Officials
• Provide a positive officiating experience
• Teach only approved USA Hockey
techniques
• Use a soft-spoken approach
• Be honest when discussing performance
• Use others only as positive examples
USA Hockey Evaluators
• “Coaches” of the officiating world
• Provide instructional follow-up which reinforces
materials presented at seminar
• Dedicated to improving quality and consistency
of officiating
• Provide positive feedback
• Provide ways to overcome weakness
• Encourage continued development and
improvement
USA Hockey Evaluators
• Objective in their assessment
• Have a thorough understanding of USA Hockey
rules and procedures
• Develop and encourage a positive relationship
• Be a good listener and sympathetic
• Be honest
• Promote enthusiasm towards the perfection of
officiating skills
End of Slide Show
Good Luck!