Referees case book rule combination 20182020 hockey canada. The international ice hockey federation has a book of sport regulations to govern all iihf events. As the referee pool has grown, we have progressively reduced the number of games led by msi junior referees, and increased the number of games led by adult, ussfcertified referees. Since there are no age restrictions to becoming a youth hockey referee, this is a great opportunity to become a referee at a young age. Junior players who have reached age 18 may wear a hecc approved visor. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. The only player on the field who is allowed to use their feet and hands as well as their stick is the goalkeeper. This rule is based on the nhl and chl agreement, which states a signed player aged 18 or 19 who was claimed from a chl club and is not retained by the nhl club, must be assigned to the chl junior. The iihf video goal judge system guidelines outline the technical specifications and operation of the system used major iihf championships for the video goal judge and coaches challenge. The tournament runs through the first week of january, with the medal games set for january 5, 2018, at buffalos key bank center. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site privacy policy. A player who slew foots an opponent shall be assessed a double minor penalty and a game misconduct if he is standing still while committing the foul.
Follow the linkstabs below to find information on levelspecific categories, printable resources, officiating manuals and applications to assist you in your officiating career. The referee can ask his advise on disputed goals, but the referee has final authority and can overrule the goal judge. Minimum referee level requirements for games it is the policy of usa hockey to assign only qualified officials to all levels of competition. There are 11 players on a team made up of a goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and attackers. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of. Im an ardent hockey fan, and part and parcel of being one is yelling at the odd referee.
The iihf also published a rule book for inline hockey. Outdoor hockey 11 aside get the interactive fih rules of hockey app now. Help players get the most out of their practices and games with an assortment of coach and referee equipment at pure hockey. Below you can find the complete book in the pdf format. Bc hockey is a nonprofit organization and member of hockey canada in charge of governing amateur hockey at all levels in british columbia and the yukon territory. The level 4 skating test must be administered prior to an official taking their level 4 closed book exam. Timekeeper clinics gthl greater toronto hockey league. Below you can download the rules for each format of the game. For the uninitiated, hockey may seem like a chaotic, mad scramble with no seeming order. The 2018 olympics hockey tournament in pyeongchang wont have nhl players, and it doesnt use the nhl rulebook. Complete and pass an open book written examination. There are two categories of officials, onice officials, who are the referees and linesmen that enforce the rules during game play, and office officials, who have an administrative role rather than an enforcement role.
Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. Officiating duties for referees and linesmen 20192020. Get all your guidelines and forms here, from guidelines for international transfers, dropadd forms, tryout notices and officials game reports. Whether your personal goal is to excel at your current level or to advance to the next level, the peoc junior camp will assist you in obtaining your officiating aspirations. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Spearing jabbing motion with both hands thrust out immediately in front of the body and then hands dropped to the side of the body. Wisconsin interscholastic athletic association 5516 vern holmes drive stevens point, wi 544828833. The better you understand the rules, the better you will be on the ice. All registered officials receive an official rule book, training manual for the appropriate level, playing rules interpretation manual level 3 and 4 only, sweater crest, registration card, stripes newsletter four times per year, american hockey magazine nine times per year and assistance from the district referee inchief, local. Should the player be moving skating or if any injury results from the infraction, the player shall be assessed a match penalty. Some amateur leagues and youth hockey rules allow the linesmen to call penalties that the referee may not be able to see. But a closer look reveals finely detailed roles for each player, and rules keeping the game fair and safe. Its an advanced development program that identifies and trains usa hockey officials who want to work the highest levels of hockey.
Timekeeper clinics provide new junior, intermediate and senior andor house league timekeepers with initial timekeeper qualification or annual recurrent training. The peoc junior camp operates on friday evening, all day saturday, and concludes sunday afternoon. Follow usa hockey on youtube 2020 sportsengine, inc. Through the odp, officials are assigned to games across the spectrum of junior hockey ushl, nahl, na3hl and the southern professional hockey league.
Mark frankenfeld has served as the commissioner and president of the north american hockey league since 2007. The skating test contains 27 elements, with 3 bonus points for speed. High school students are eligible to obtain a license and officiate subvarsity and junior high contests as of the 201920 school year. A few hockey rules dont result in penalties, but instead stop play and require a faceoff to restart the action. Official rule book of hockey canada mission statement we dedicate ourselves to the advancement of amateur hockey for all individuals, through progressive leadership, by ensuring meaningful opportunities and enjoyable experiences in a safe sportsmanlike environment. Mark frankenfeld president and commissioner send email. Mar 02, 2020 you are absolutely right, it would make our job much easier if there was a standardization of the rules across all levels from peewee to the pros, an anonymous usa hockey referee said on monday. Resources handbook open dates publications rules forms links news events classifieds speakers bureau right to know. Learn more hockey rules, official mentorship, the level system and more. The hockey canada rulebook provides indepth explanation and examples of all rules governing hockey in canada. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. To download the latest version, please click on the link below. The latest iihf rule book was published on 14 november 2019 and is valid until the 20212022 season. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams.
Attend a clinic given by an approved clinician or complete online junior officiating modules accessed through webpoint. Hockey canada officiating program practice quizzes. Upon completion, r2 badge certification will be good for two years through the 20202021 season. The 2018 iihf world junior championships get underway december 26 in buffalo, new york. With hockey coaching accessories and equipment including dry erase boards, hockey puck catchers, and playmaker boards with advanced lcd technology players can make the most out of every game and practice. The latest iihf rule book was published on 1st july 2018 and is valid until the 20212022 season. Official exams and rules meeting requirements all officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online open book exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. Hockey for dummies cheat sheet if youre playing hockey, or just want to understand the game, you need to know your way around the rink, how to shoot and pass the puck, what makes up a hockey penalty, the positions on a hockey team, and tips for getting prepared to hit the ice. Advise the official scorer of the number of the player who scored the goal and the numbers of. Must pass a practical, onice evaluation, performed by a qualified branch hockey canada officiating program supervisor delivery minimum of eight 8 hours of instruction an official at level iii will have a thorough knowledge of the playing rules and the role of an official. Read your rule book and listen to your instructors. They are recognized as meeting or exceeding the high standards embraced by the member clubs and provincial branches in. Heres a look at the differences between the rule books of the nhl and the iihf, who oversees olympic hockey.
Officials keep the game organized and fun, while providing players, parents and coaches clarification of the rules. If you are writing a level 1 exam, you just need to complete the exam. Pittsburgh elite officiating camps 2020 camp information. There are usually two linesmen on the ice, one patrolling the neutral zone in front of the benches, and the other on the opposite side of the ice near the penalty boxes. Must have been level 2 or higher the previous season. As usav released an updated rule book this year, all junior players need to register for and complete officiating training either online or at an inperson clinic. Hockey canada states that the new rule for slew footing is. Please see the official rule and resources book of usa hockey and the north american 3 hockey league na3hl. As the international governing body for hockey, we are responsible for the rules of outdoor hockey 11 aside, indoor hockey, hockey5s, beach and paraid hockey. The following additional rules are specific to the operation of the heo midget aaa league. Official online rule and resources book the junior hockey supplement discipline outlines the what the disciplinary actions are for a variety of penalties. Referee assignments for iihf championships during the 20192020 season.
In ice hockey, an official is a person who has some responsibility in enforcing the rules and maintaining the order of the game. Ice hockey is one of the most unique and exciting sports to play or watch, but some hockey rules can be confusing to players who are new to the game. Rulebookcasebook hockey alberta officials committee. These clinics are coordinated and hosted by the by the greater toronto hockey leagues officiating. He determines which player scores and credits assists if there are any. The hockey canada officiating program sometimes abbreviated hcop or less commonly chop is the governing body for onice officials for all ice hockey games played under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. The online version of the piaa handbook may be more current than the. After registering, the applicant must pass an open book rules exam that is designed to cover the basic playing rules that are required at the lower levels. The rules of hockey are very similar to the rules of football except that players must use sticks instead of their feet to play the ball. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for player s, coach es, referees, parents and fans. To become a usa hockey certified youth hockey referee, you must first register with usa hockey. Usa hockey playing rules do not mandate the wearing of. Find out how to get started as a hockey referee or linesperson for all levels of hockey.
Historically, msi has conducted a junior referee program in order to supplement the significant shortage of adult, ussfcertified referees. These forms are provided for the use of usa hockey registered junior tier i, ii and iii leagues and teams. A cdrom of the piaa handbook is available to order annually at the beginning of each school year. Students will also receive a fox40 whistle, hockey canada rule book, membership handbook for officials, referee school workbook, and hockey canada, ontario hockey federation and omha uniform cresting. The usa hockey officiating program strongly recommends the above listed minimum guidelines be followed when scheduling any usa hockey sanctioned game. The officiating resources available here are for all levels, whether you are just starting out or have been officiating for numerous years.
Were going to provide a quick hockey for dummies guidebook to get you completely caught up on hockey basics and the major rules of hockey. The iihf has assigned the referees and linesmen for most of the 20192020 season. Take these practice quizzes to prepare for your annual membership recertification clinic, or to just test your rules knowledge throughout the season. In all games, the officials shall approach each bench and meet the coaches. Referee summer camp ref school a comprehensive fourday summer camp for minor hockey officials is conducted each summer by the gthls special training entity, the canadian school of hockey officiating. Referees, linespeople or officials in the twoperson system are an essential element in organized hockey at all levels. Level 3 officials may referee games through the 17 or under age classification midget as well as over 20 senior and act as a linesman for junior hockey games 19 and under. A player cannot use the hands, stick or extension of the arms to body check an opponent or deliver an avoidable body check to a player who is not in possession and control of the puck.
Junior clinicians must complete the usavgw referee clinic online annually, including the gw modules, prior to giving a clinic. The 20192020 minnesota hockey handbook is available via the links below. Important details on age classifications, registration fees, rosters and tournaments. Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Foreword this hockey rule book has been compiled and edited by hockey. Ice hockey rules call for each team to have five skaters. Last season, nearly 700 new referees were trained in the ontario minor hockey association with 240 graduating from the omha referee school program. The piaa handbook contains information regarding the piaa constitution and bylaws, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, sports medicine guidelines, and forms. New officials will also have to obtain a black hockey helmet, officials sweater, black trousers and a whistle. The only solution is to put control of the game back in the hands of the national hockey leagues referees.
Learn about officiating clinics, certification, level system and assessment. He might consult the referee, but the scorer is the final authority in crediting points. Certified umpires enjoy the credibility of the field hockey community and of the athletes they officiate because they have been observed and evaluated doing what is required of them as a competent official in their sport. However you should still strive to get the best mark you can. Our onice officials also need to be more consistent and not make calls in the third that were waved off in the first period. Please note that the sections are listed according to order in the handbook. All volleyball head coaches are required to attend the mandatory rules interpretation meetings for volleyball in the fall. I never realized funny as it sounds that refs are people, and feel as awful as the fans might after a badly called game. Ca hockey canada referees case bookrule combination 20182020 5 official caserule book message from the hockey canada board of directors the rules which are contained in this book are the only rules which are to be used in the playing of hockey under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. The officials rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. The handbook is broken into sections to make the file sizes smaller. Approximately 150 minor hockey associations, 55,000 players, 4,500 referees, 20,000 official volunteers and countless others make our great game possible here in pacific canada.
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