NOHA REFEREE SCHOOL

The NOHA is pleased to announce that it will host the inaugural NOHA Officials School at Nipissing University in North Bay on August 12-14, 2011. Participating Officials will have a tremendous opportunity to learn from very knowledgeable Officiating instructors during the three day event.

For further information and to download the NOHA Referee School registration form, please click here.

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H1N1 – FAIR PLAY INITIATIVE – SPORTSMANSHIP

At the present time, our society is very concerned about the various sicknesses before us and we all may be wondering what we can do about the Flu, Colds, and H1N1.  In an effort to help educate our members, the NOHA has put together the following information.  Please ensure this document is widely distributed to your members. more

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NOHA Officiating Seminar a Huge Success 

On August 23 and 24, Referees-in-Chief and clinic instructors from each of the nine districts in the NOHA travelled to North Bay for the annual Officiating Seminar.  Led by NOHA Director of Officials Glen Campbell and OHF Referee-in-Chief Rick Morphew, they conducted an Instructor Seminar along with discussions on a number of topics, including supervision of officials in the North, re-certification clinics and other administrative matters. 

Some of the weekend highlights included:

- Steve Walkom, NHL Director of Officiating, presented to the group and discussed the importance of communication and dedication to officiating, among other topics.

- On Sunday, Ken Miller – former Hockey Canada Official of the Year Award winner and current OHL Supervisor – joined the instructors to talk about supervision.

- The NOHA introduced PowerPoint presentations.  The presentations will be used at NOHA officiating clinics this season, and should prove to be a valuable learning tool.  The response from the participants was very positive and they look forward to using the presentations. 

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GM 33’s and GM 81’s

At the OHF Referee Working Group Committee meetings, GM 33’s and GM 81’s were discussed.  It was agreed upon that GM 33’s were to be used during the game when incidents occur to both the player and coach. 

If the incident occurred after the game, the player would be assessed a GM 33 and the coach a GM 81.

GM 33 comes under rule 9.5.

(a)  It states, no player may leave the players bench or penalty bench at any time during a fight on the ice, or for the purpose of starting a fight.  Substitutions made prior to the fight shall be permitted, provided the players so substituting do not enter the fight.

(b)For a violation of rule 9.5 (a), a double minor penalty shall be imposed on the player of the team who was the first to leave the player’s or penalty bench during a fight.  If players of both teams leave their respective benches at the same time, the first identifiable player of each team to do so, shall incur a double minor penalty.  A game misconduct penalty shall also be imposed on any player penalized under this section, plus any other penalties he may incur.

Note:  also refer to rule 9.5 (d), if a player leaves the penalty bench and is the first player to leave a bench, he shall be assessed an additional minor for leaving the penalty bench.  This would be 2 + 2 + 2 + Game Misconduct + any other penalties he may incur.

EXAMPLE

After the 1st period, a player from each team are receiving roughing penalties, a player jumps the bench with the purpose of starting a fight.

This player is assessed 2 + 2 + game misconduct GM 33 + any other penalties he may incur.  The coach would receive a GM 33.  The coach’s penalty will be noted on the front and back of the game sheet of the official’s copy only.  Penalty to coach is automatic as a result of a player receiving a GM 33.  Coach not to be ejected from the current game as a result of this penalty being assessed.

NOTE

If this exact same incident occurred after the game, the player is assessed a 2 + 2 + GM 33 plus any other penalties he may incur and the coach is assessed a GM 81. 

GM 81 comes under rule 10.15 (e)  

(e)  At the end of each period, all players must remain on their respective player’s or penalty bench until directed off by the Referee.  The visiting team shall leave the ice first, unless otherwise directed by the Referee.  Failure to comply shall result in a bench minor penalty.  Any unusual circumstances shall be reported to the President.

New  A game misconduct, GM 81 penalty shall be assessed to the coach of any team that fails to comply with this rule at the end of the game.  If an altercation that results in penalties of any kind is either in progress as the game ends or begins after the game has ended. 

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES

HELMETS

Rule 3.6, situation 19, states, "it is the responsibility for the equipment user to ensure that throughout the life of the helmet, the CSA certification is maintained. It also states, "officials are not to make any decision with regards to the application of stickers on helmets and its effect on CSA certification."

CHIN STRAPS

Warm-up - report on the back of the game sheet - rule 3.6 (b)

On the bench - team warning, the next offense to same team - minor penalty - rule 3.6 note 4

During the game - choices - do it up properly - go to the bench - or stop play immediately and access a minor penalty for ineligible player - rule 3.6 (c)

THROAT PROTECTORS

Warm-up - report on the back of the game sheet - rule 3.6 (f)

No neck guard protector - minor penalty - rule 3.6 (f)

Wearing neck guard improperly - Misconduct - 3.6 (f)

FACIAL PROTECTOR/HALF VISORS

Offset position - Misconduct to the player only after that team has received a warning - rule 3.6 (f)

MOUTH GUARDS

1st offense team warning -  second offense to same team, Misconduct - rule 3.6 situation 23

NOHA WEBSITE

The NOHA in conjunction with the NOHA Director of Officials Glen Campbell have been working on an Officiating section on the NOHA website. Please view this area and submit comments or suggestions to Glen. The site can be found at www.noha.on.ca

OFFICIALS APPEARANCE

Officials are coming onto the ice with their chin straps undone and visors high.  How would you justify assessing a player a penalty or giving a warning for one of these violations?  Please ensure you look professional when you are representing yourself and the NOHA.

NEW POSITION OF CHA CREST AND CANADA FLAG/NOHA AND OHF CREST

The Hockey Canada Crest goes on the RIGHT arm, approximately 3” below the shoulder seam.

The Canada Flag and OHF Crest goes on the LEFT arm, approximately 3” below the shoulder seam.

The NOHA Chest Crest goes on the LEFT chest.

WRITE-UPS

The Referee’s Committee has some concerns with write-ups on the game sheets.  Any write-up should be sent to the NOHA office immediately.  Once copies of the game sheet have been given to the teams, no penalties are to be added to the white original.  Always check the front of the game sheet to make sure that all the penalties have the proper codes, any write-up on the back of the sheet must have the appropriate penalty and code on the front of the sheet. If you have a coded penalty on the front of the game sheet, you must write up your description of the events that took place on the ice on the back of the game sheet.

PENALTIES AFTER THE GAME

The following is the procedures that must be followed if a penalty occurs after the game is over and the score sheets have been distributed (such as in the lobby or the parking lot). The Officials are to write a letter explaining what has transpired and forward it along with the game sheet to the NOHA Office and the Official must contact their NOHA Executive member and let them know what has occurred.   Please make sure that you keep a copy of your letter.

Rule 6.7, Situation 2

On a stoppage of play, a Team “A” player pushes a team “B’ player who pushes him back.  What is the proper procedure for the Referee?

ANSWER:  The Referee would assess the Team A player a minor penalty for “Roughing after the whistle”.  Where the retaliation is too severe to be ignored and that player is penalized then the Referee is encouraged to assess the initial player a double minor penalty so that a time differential exists. 

NOTE:  The key is to penalize the team which causes the initial foul and this includes a stick infraction. 

Rule 6.7, Situation 1 states, contact can be with the body or the stick.

CLARIFICATION

The original player only receives a double minor if the retaliation is too severe to be ignored, but something of marginal nature.  In other words, the retaliation would call for a minor penalty.

EXAMPLES:

1.  On a stoppage of play, team A #3 shoves team B #4.  Now, B #4 shoves A #3, knocking him down.

ANSWER - A #3 would receive a double minor for roughing after the whistle and B #4 a minor for roughing after the whistle.

2.  On a stoppage of play, team A #3 shoves team B #4.  Now, B #4 two hands A #3 with a slash calling for a major.

ANSWER - A #3 would receive a minor for roughing after the whistle and B #4 a major for slashing and a Game Misconduct      

3.  On a stoppage of play, team A #3 slashes team B #4.  Now, B #4 shoves A #3 knocking him down.

ANSWER – A #3 would receive a minor for slashing and a minor for roughing after the whistle and B #4 a minor for roughing after the whistle.