The referees case book rule combination is up to date as of may 2012 and will take effect at the beginning of the 2012 hockey season. Its obvious bruce hood is a referee and not a writer, although he had some help with the book. Potential referees must be at least 12yearsold as of 712019 and must be experienced soccer players house andor travel with a strong. Before you vent your worst at a hockey referee for blowing a call, listen to what ken reinhard, refereeinchief of usa hockeys rocky mountain district, has to say about the job and the. Kay whitmore explains the changes in the rule book as far as the size of goaltenders pads. Learn more hockey rules, official mentorship, the level system and more. We are currently having some issues with the testing of referees.
Officiating duties for referees and linesmen 20192020. Ca hockey canada referee s case book rule combination 20182020 5 official case rule 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. Download the official hockey canada s rule book and other valuable resources for referees, linesmen, coaches, players and fans. Stop play after a goal is scored, by blowing the whistle and using the goal scored point signal hockey canada referee s case book. If the referee is unable to continue, the game shall continue using the one referee, two linesmen system. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Any combination of minor, bench minor, or major penalties shall. The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games.
In any case, when the candidate is formally advised of the level vi status completion or failure, copies of the documentation shall be sent to the respective branch refereeinchief. These 15 rule changes would vault it to massive popularity. Should a referee accidentally leave the ice or receive an injury which incapacitates him from discharging his duties while play is in progress, the game shall be automatically stopped. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. There are two categories of officials, onice officials, who are the referees and. Rule 502 referee, rule 503 other duties by the referee, rule 504 goal judges, rule 505. Hockey canada is holding its annual general meeting in winnipeg this weekend. We need ideas or resources that would teach the basics and possibly give lessons to assist the referees on how to understand the official rules of ice hockey. Library and archives canada legal deposit division issn.
Hockey canada officiating procedures hockey canada. The hockey canada network app is the premier resource for hockey drills, skills and learning resources. Proposed rule changes for usa hockey scouting the refs. Jan 21, 2008 my husband is the youth ice hockey referee coordinator. Combination shots are allowed, however, the 8ball cant be used as a first ball in. In 1988 he won the foster hewitt award for excellence in hockey broadcasting and was inducted into the media section of the hockey hall of fame. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, theoretical situations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. The case book entries are an important reference for referees, players, coaches and hockey executives. I just thought i would look it up to see if it were still in the rule book. Nhl referees and linesmen tell their story dick irvin on. I think wada enforces the majority of their rules but does fall short in. The nhl rulebook spells out their contingency plan when officials are unavailable. The referees case book rule combination is up to date as of may 2008 and will take effect at the beginning of the 200809 hockey season.
The referees case bookrule combination is up to date as of may 2008 and will take effect at the beginning of the 200809 hockey season. The hockey canada rule book app brings every rule to your mobile device. I think linesmen make excuses for players all the time. Manual of operations ontario minor hockey association. Jan 04, 2018 the nhl is plagued with low scoring and a backseat spot in terms of the big 4 sports. Use the search bar above or click on sections to navigate the vast hockey resources including rules, descriptions, casebook examples and videos. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. This was the rule until the nhl changed it in 195657 to the current rule. They provide guidance and information about how the playing rules are to be applied in various situations, and clarify misunderstandings. The amateur athletic union aau recognizes that usa hockey usah is the national governing body ngb for ice hockey.
This little book is the official hockey canada rule book and it contains all the rules that any hockey player playing in a sanctioned league in canada must abide by. Rule 501 appointment of officials, rule 502 referee, rule 503 other duties by the referee, rule 504 goal judges, rule 505 penalty timekeeper, rule 506 official scorer, rule 507 game timekeeper, rule 508 tournament authorities. In the case where the referee is unable to identify the actual offender, the. By reading it, i simply learn what i am not allowed to do and what i am allowed to do. Referees case book rule book combination 201820 rule. Oct 02, 2014 in the meantime, the nhl rule book is filled with ambiguities and contradictions much like human behavior itself. Arena video goal judges are used in case the communication link with toronto is not working, and also for other. Hockey players other than the goalkeeper are not allowed to use their feet, or any other parts of the body, to control the ball at any time. He covered more than 2,500 nhl games on television and radio.
Our house league soccer program is a great opportunity for our kids 12 years and older to learn how to become soccer referees and make some money while doing so. Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. This cheat sheet is available for hockey canada or usa hockey rules, and is in accordance with the 20182020 hockey canada case rule book combination, or the 20172021 usa hockey rule book. O understand the order of occurrence procedures rule 38d. Hc officiating duties for referees and linesman duties for referees and linesmen 179kb more content. In ice hockey, an official is a person who has some responsibility in enforcing the rules and maintaining the order of the game.
I dont recall now if i have really ever seen a minor called for a double faceoff infraction by the same team, but there it is at the bottom of rule 76. The carha hockey rule book has been written to ensure safety and fair play on the ice. Ice hockey referee book test and economical training. The hockey canada concussion awareness app brings head safety info to your. Its the fourth game of the eastern conference playoffs, 1995. Please bring a penpencil to class, as well as a completed w4 form. From runofthemill rules to obscure situations, the app is easy to navigate and perfect for officials and coaches who want to make sure the game is played the right way.
Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, theoretical situations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. Dick irvin, long the radio voice of the montreal canadiens, was a member of cbcs hockey night in canada broadcast team for more than 30 years. Aau views the standards set by usah as guidance andor recommendations. Hockey players can only hit the ball with the flat side of their stick. This cheat sheet is available for hockey canada or usa hockey rules, and is in accordance with the 20182020 hockey canada caserule book combination, or the 20172021 usa hockey rule book.
The officials rules and casebook of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Advise the official scorer of the number of the player who scored the goal and the numbers of the players. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. If they were in charge of the cases against athletes more so that the. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of the current usa hockey rulebook. Rulebookcasebook hockey alberta officials committee. Deliberate illegal substitution rarely occurs in hockey, especially with less than two minutes remaining in the game or in overtime, because the consequence is a penalty shot. Usa hockey released a 222page document outlining the submissions, along with rules committee responses and rationale for their decisions most of the proposals are minor modifications, housekeeping changes, or rewording of existing rules. The hockey canada concussion awareness app is an important safety resource for parents, players, coaches and safety volunteers. My husband is the youth ice hockey referee coordinator. Earlier this year, usa hockey solicited feedback on changes to its rule book you submitted. A look at some of the upcoming rule changes along with the new illegal hits to the head rule and other points of emphasis this season.
Hockey canada rules book here a fast link to to hockey canada rules books, a nice read for any one who want to become referee. 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. Lets face it, hockey is a heartless game at times and it is very much part of the. O understand the coincident majormatch penalty rule and examples contained in the hockey canada rule book. The quality of writing is a little weak but hood has some great stories about being a referee, traveling around the country, what players and coaches of his era said and how they acted. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization. The hockey canada rule book app delivers official game rules and case book situations to your mobile device. Referees case book rule combination 20182020 hockey canada. Some of the rule changes include for next season will include. Need to get a rule refresher or want to expand your knowledge of the game. Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. Hockey links hockey referee, hockey referee assigning. 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.
Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup playoffs logo, the stanley cup final logo, center. The hockey referee assigning organization hrao is dedicated to hockey officiating for the state university of new york athletic conference sunyac hockey. Apr 10, 2020 i just thought i would look it up to see if it were still in the rule book. Hockey canada controls a vast majority of ice hockey in canada, with a few exceptions. Resources hockey northwestern ontario pointstreak sites. We offer our own inhouse house league referee training class to get them certified as a csc house league referee. No more worrying about whether you have your old rule book with you. The masculine gender is used as a neutral gender with the sole intent of simplifying the text. My experience of wada in canada has been very professional and they. The officials rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. The role of the official is to enforce the rules of the game and in doing so shall have full authority over all participants. 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. Applicants must attend our house league referee training and pass the qualification test to certify as a csc house league referee. Rule 502 referee a the referee shall have general supervision of the game and his decision shall be final in all matters occurring before, during or after the game.
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