The player to take the penalty shot will, on the referee s whistle, play the puck from there and attempt to score. Hockey players may not trip, push, charge, interfere with, or physically handle an opponent in any way. Official rule book the rules shall be those published by the hockey canada along with the c. Friends of alberta junior hockey society scholarship. Crc is valid for 3 years and must be renewed upon expiry which is july 31 of the 3rd year. 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. Advise the official scorer of the number of the player who scored the goal and the numbers of the players. The kitchenerwaterloo hockey referee association was formed in 1967 to referee mens and ladys recreational hockey. Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. If you are a true hockey fan and appreciate the finer parts of the gameyou must read this book. 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. An hcop clinic is required every season in order to be a referee or a linesperson within bc.
Ice officials, in conjunction with the nhl situation room, to view replays if. Well this book has everything in it that you will need to know. The officials rules and casebook of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. The case book entries are an important reference for referees, players, coaches and hockey executives.
Kmha referee opportunities kmha will host a hockey canada officiating clinic in early september. The paper version can be purchased at the hns office. During play, a referee notices that a player is not properly wearing a proper tooth and mouth protector. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. Hockey canada bylaws regulations history as amended to july 2017 this edition is prepared for easy and convenient reference only. The mission of hockey canada is to lead, develop, and promote positive hockey. Ages run from 6 to 21 years of age depending on the programming in that particular association. 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 goalie must stay in the crease until the referee sounds the whistle.
Stop play after a goal is scored, by blowing the whistle and using the goal scored point signal hockey canada referees case book. 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. Hockey canada works provincial and regional members to create and update resources to ensure officials have the tools required to serve the game. Hockey is a noncontact sport and all fouls result in a free hit or a penalty corner for the nonoffending team depending on where the infringement took place and the severity of the foul. Substitution of players infocom canada business consultants. Criminal charges may also be laid in harassment cases if a person has been. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. 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. Scheduling the scheduling of games will be done in may for the following year at the annual c. A handbook that will help any new or experienced timekeeper. H6b substitution of clear days for games now follows the bc hockey gamesdays formula. Call all infractions as defined by the rule book, regardless of the score or. When overtime is used in mhsaa hockey games, the teams must change ends at the end of regulation. A hockey nova scotia document for officials working the elite levels of hockey major u18, junior, aus, etc.
Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, theoretical situations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. Anyone 12 years of age and older that is interested in becoming an on ice official for the 201718 season must complete this clinic. Red deer hockey canada has updated tripping rule 7. Rule 502 referee usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any.
The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for player s, coach es, referees, parents and fans. We are a nonprofit organization that referees adult hockey in the kitchenerwaterloo and surrounding areas. 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. By completing the weekend, students will acquire officiating skills and rule knowledge while completing omha and hockey canada certification requirements for the upcoming season. Copies shall be available to club officials, team officials, players including any. They are amazing people who need to get the same glory as the players. These rulings expand on and clarify the spirit and meaning of the official rules, and are the official interpretations to be followed during all sanctioned competitions. The role of the official is to enforce the rules of the game and in doing so shall have full authority over all participants. Can a referee assess a checking from behind penalty for an infraction reported by a linesman and if so under what conditions. The playing rules of hockey canada are published in a separate booklet. Boys hockey 201415 1 hockey 201415 last update june 10, 2014 1. Foreword this hockey rule book has been compiled and edited by hockey canada. Need to get a rule refresher or want to expand your knowledge of the game.
Our association consists of approximately 65 members and annually elected executive officers that operate under a. O understand the order of occurrence procedures rule 38d. The suspended member shall not be included in the calculation of the. Canadian hockey referees case bookrule combination, 2001, pg. Officials are a key component of hockey referees, linespersons or officials in the twoperson system are an essential element in organized hockey at all levels. Hockey canada controls a vast majority of ice hockey in canada, with a few exceptions. The weekend will include an intensive, action packed agenda which will include three classroom instructional sessions, two onice training sessions and a final written. O understand the coincident majormatch penalty rule and examples contained in the hockey canada rule book.
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. This quiz should test you knowledge of the hockey canada rules for the 20072008 season. Manual of operations ontario minor hockey association. As a volunteer with bc hockey, this submission is free of charge when using the link provided by bc hockey. Alliance recreational hockey has a rule where there is no body checking.
The referee shall place the puck on the center faceoff spot. The referees case bookrule combination is up to date as of may 2012 and will take effect at the beginning of the 2012 hockey season. Shortly after reading this book, i met paul stewart and two other officials not in the book. Hockey calgary is the largest minor hockey association in alberta and one of the largest and fastest growing in north america. Pm 417 a line change procedure is to be done by the referee, rule 42e the linesman shall, when request by the referee give their version of any incident that may have taken place.
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. The determination of the players on the ice will be made when the puck leaves the offending players stick. The referees crease newsletter for officials, organization. Many amateur hockey referees have been in games where the officials lost control because of aggressive play, suggests a new study that takes a novel look at violence in the sport. At times there have been problems resulting from the situation where.
Alliance hockey belongs to the ontario hockey federation and hockey canada each participant is insured through hockey canada ice hockey seems like a rough sport what are the chances of my son or daughter getting injured. Hockey calgary has 20 member associations with over 14,300 players, 3,700 coaches, 1,200 officials and countless volunteers. 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. Registration certificate means, in the case of a player, a hockey canada.
Should errors occur, the contents of this book will be interpreted by the president according to the official minutes of meetings of hockey canada. The league shall, subject to the lake ontario region regulations as defined. By attending the clinic, learning the rule book, gaining experience by actually officiating games, and by learning more about the procedures involved in officiating, along with being supervised by senior officials, you should be able to earn a higher level, and also work a higher calibre of hockey. Understand that there is still an administrative time period necessary to process your crc. Bc hockey memo new hockey canada playing rules 20182020. The referees case bookrule combination is up to date as of may 2018 and. Referees case book rule combination 20182020 hockey canada.
Introduction to the case book rule combination this publication combines hockey canada official rule book with situations cases related to the official rules. Referees case bookrule combination hockey nova scotia. 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. Recreational hockey is the very basic introductory level of hockey also referred to as house league hockey. The referees case book rule combination is up to date as of may 2018 and will take effect at the beginning of the 201819 hockey season. National hockey league official rules 20152016 iii 20152016 nhl officiating team referees linesmen jersey no. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of.
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