Pre-Game Responsibilities Presentation Designed by Illinois Hockey Officials Association

Officiating Etiquette Punctuality – 30 minutes prior (minimum) Second check of equipment when arriving in room Officials dressing room –No visitors –Private headquarters –Politely ask unwanted visitors to leave

Sociability Short conversations with players and coaches – Be Polite! Avoid opinions of other officials Avoid controversial matters Good warm-up a must

Stretching Before every game Every major muscle group Heighten heart rate Good warm-up a must

On-Ice Warm-up Go onto ice 3-5 minutes before teams Skate at warm-up pace Practice turns, stops, starts: Forward and backward Practice skating in officials skating lanes Watch and monitor warm-up of Players

Visual Inspection of Playing Area Check for: –Defective ice, boards, glass, door openings –Clock and bench locations –Off-Ice officials in position –Illegal face masks and helmets Checking the goals –Holes in netting ( fix, if necessary ) –Posts properly anchored –Warped goal frames Familiarize yourself with arena