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USA Hockey Officiating Education Program. Standard of Play and Rules Emphasis. Authored by Bill Spohn & Matt Leaf, USA Hockey, Inc. Standard of Play and Rules Emphasis. All these rule bases are applying a new Standard of Play and Rules Emphasis. Safety. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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USA Hockey OfficiatingUSA Hockey OfficiatingEducation ProgramEducation Program
Standard of Play and Standard of Play and Rules EmphasisRules Emphasis
Authored by Bill Spohn & Authored by Bill Spohn & Matt Leaf, USA Hockey, Inc.Matt Leaf, USA Hockey, Inc.
Standard of Play and Rules EmphasisStandard of Play and Rules Emphasis
All these rule bases are applying a new All these rule bases are applying a new Standard of Play and Rules EmphasisStandard of Play and Rules Emphasis
SafetySafety
At the early levels of hockey the primary At the early levels of hockey the primary function of the officials is to promote a safe function of the officials is to promote a safe environment for the players by enforcing the environment for the players by enforcing the rules of the gamerules of the game
FairnessFairness
As the players and coaches gain experience they As the players and coaches gain experience they begin to push the limits in various areas to gain a begin to push the limits in various areas to gain a competitive advantagecompetitive advantage
At this point officiating begins to become more complex and judgment takes on a greater role in the job of officiating
IntegrityIntegrity
The officials are in charge of the integrity The officials are in charge of the integrity of the game by maintaining of the game by maintaining fairnessfairness for for the participants involved in the gamethe participants involved in the game
Officials are the messengers – not the creators of the new standard of play and rules emphasis
Skill and SpeedSkill and Speed
We have witnessed in NHL games an We have witnessed in NHL games an enhanced level in these two areas due to enhanced level in these two areas due to a diligent application of the new standard a diligent application of the new standard of play and rules emphasisof play and rules emphasis
Competitive AdvantageCompetitive Advantage
Officiating by the new standard of play is all Officiating by the new standard of play is all about recognizing when a player uses an illegal about recognizing when a player uses an illegal tactic to gain a tactic to gain a competitive advantagecompetitive advantage
Officiating is about seeing and reacting, Officiating is about seeing and reacting, notnot picking and choosingpicking and choosing
It is It is nono longer about making excuses for players longer about making excuses for players and basing penalties on the outcome – we now and basing penalties on the outcome – we now penalize the consequencespenalize the consequences
It is about calling penalties based on the It is about calling penalties based on the resultresult – not the degree of the result – not the degree of the result
OwnershipOwnershipIndividual leagues, Affiliates, USA Hockey, Individual leagues, Affiliates, USA Hockey, Instructors & Supervisors, Coaches, Instructors & Supervisors, Coaches, Officials, Players, Parents and Officials, Players, Parents and AdministratorsAdministrators
PatiencePatience
Stay the courseStay the course
Communication is the KeyCommunication is the Key
Clear, Concise, Simple and ConsistentClear, Concise, Simple and Consistent
Win over coaches, officials and parents Win over coaches, officials and parents to support the causeto support the cause
RequirementsRequirements
Support for officials and coaches that conformSupport for officials and coaches that conform
Work with officials and coaches who do not Work with officials and coaches who do not embrace the change in attitudeembrace the change in attitude
Remind officials that each game played sets the Remind officials that each game played sets the standard for the next crew. Don’t let down the standard for the next crew. Don’t let down the officiating team in your areaofficiating team in your area
Send the message that, doing what is asked Send the message that, doing what is asked of them is for the “Good of the Game”of them is for the “Good of the Game”
Official’s RoleOfficial’s Role
Break old habits
Let them play
Let the players decide the game
Put the whistle away
Only call it if it takes away a scoring opportunity
See it, react to it
Speed and skill must be rewarded, not eliminated
Don’t guess. Don’t over-react. Establish good sightlines
Motivate the changeand establish new ones
Do Not Waiver
Stay focused on the task
Everyone connected with the game must be committed to upholding the integrity of the game
Maintain the standard, do not allow it to erode
Keep in mind that some coaches will have a difficult time “un-teaching” many of the tactics that have been taught over the years
Show the USA Hockey Show the USA Hockey Standard of Play and Rules Standard of Play and Rules
Emphasis VideoEmphasis Video
SummarySummary
Always penalize any player who uses an Always penalize any player who uses an illegal tactic to gain a illegal tactic to gain a competitive advantagecompetitive advantage
No new playing rules – but a much stronger No new playing rules – but a much stronger emphasis on enforcing existing rulesemphasis on enforcing existing rules
The games will become much more The games will become much more enjoyable for all the participantsenjoyable for all the participants
It is about calling penalties based on the It is about calling penalties based on the resultresult – not the– not the degree degree of the resultof the result
SummarySummary
This standard is to be enforced at This standard is to be enforced at AllAll levels of levels of play and under play and under AllAll circumstances throughout circumstances throughout the gamethe game
Other infractions such as checking from behind, Other infractions such as checking from behind, contact to the head, high sticking, cross contact to the head, high sticking, cross checking and roughing must also be enforced checking and roughing must also be enforced to the strictest standardto the strictest standard
Players must be held accountable for all illegal Players must be held accountable for all illegal actions of an intimidating nature or that create a actions of an intimidating nature or that create a competitive advantagecompetitive advantage
Questions?Questions?
More information is More information is available at:available at:
www.usahockey.comwww.usahockey.com
USA Hockey OfficiatingUSA Hockey OfficiatingEducation ProgramEducation Program
Have A Great Season!Have A Great Season!
Authored by Bill Spohn & Authored by Bill Spohn & Matt Leaf, USA Hockey, Inc.Matt Leaf, USA Hockey, Inc.