Mechanics of Approved ACHA Officiating Systems

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Mechanics of Approved ACHA Officiating Systems

• 2 Referee/1 Linesman
• Hybrid Icing Mechanics
• Penalty Mechanics
• Face-off Mechanics
• 2 Referee/2 Linesman

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Two Referee / One Linesman

• Most Common for ACHA D-III games.
• Objectives
• Obtain better sight lines of potential penalty
  situations
• Additional set of penalty-calling eyes
• Minimize disruptions to play and deter potential
  penalties by elevating the noticeable level of
  oversight

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Two Referee / One Linesman

• Referees still call goals and assists, penalties,
  and conduct line changes, and move in tandem,
  just as the two official system.
• Most important aspects are to stay out of play
  and to constantly attempt to improve sight lines
• When a referee assesses a penalty, his
  counterpart should escort the player to the
  penalty box.
• The nearest referee should assist the linesman in
  separating any gatherings of players while the
  back referee (who will have a greater field of
  vision) should observe, record, and assess
  infractions as they may occur.
• Referees will complete all icings and may make
  occasional offside calls.

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Two Referee / One Linesman

• When play is in the neutral zone, the linesman
  should maintain a position on the center red
  line. The referees are responsible for the first
  onside/offside calls.
• Once play has moved into the zone and/or in a
  definitive direction, the linesman should assume
  the blue line.
• As soon as play begins to transition the other
  direction, the back referee shall assume position
  on the opposite blue line.
• Referees making onside/offside calls are
  discouraged from making visual signals (but are
  encouraged to verbalize)

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Two Referee / One Linesman

• Rules of Thumb
• Added communication and teamwork are vital.
• Referees making onside/off side calls should
  verbalize but not visually signal except in case
  of closer calls.
• High referee assists the linesman in separating
  any gatherings of players.
• If the low referee transitions behind the net,
  the referees should endeavor to eventually
  rebalance their sight lines.
• Whenever possible the referee not calling a
  penalty or conducting a line change should obtain
  the puck for the linesman while observing all
  players.

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Hybrid Icing Mechanics
Determines Defender Will Reach Puck First (Before
Puck Reaches Face Off Dot)
Completes Icing (Moment the Puck Crosses The
Goal Line)
Marks Face Off Spot
Conducts Line Change (for Non Icing Team Only)
D
SHOT
A
A
Shags Puck
D
Icing!!!
Defending Team Will Reach First
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Hybrid Icing Mechanics
Determines Attacker Will Reach Puck First (Waives
Icing Immediately)
D
SHOT
A
A
D
Icing!!!
Attacking Team Will Reach First
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Hybrid Icing Mechanics
Determines Who Will Reach Puck First(Before
Puck Reaches Face Off Dot)
D
SHOT
A
A
D
Icing!!!
Who Will Reach First?
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Mechanics Separating Players
Maintains Larger Field of Vision Observes /
Assesses Penalties Ensures Attacking Players
Do Not Go In to Zone
A
D
D
A
Separates Players
A
D
SCRUM
A
D
D
Separates Players
A
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Mechanics One Player Penalized
Conducts Line Change

• If One Player is Penalized
• Referee assisting linesman escorts penalized
  player and then conducts the line change
• Linesman marks the faceoff spot
• Other Referee Assesses the penalty and then goes
  to the end in which the faceoff will take place.

Escorts Penalized Player
D
Reports Any Penalties
A
Separates Player and then Marks Faceoff Spot
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Mechanics Two Players Penalized
Conducts Line Change
Reports Any Penalties
Escorts Penalized Player

• If Both Players are Penalized
• Referee assisting linesman escorts one player and
  then conducts line change.
• Linesman conducts the other player and then marks
  the faceoff spot
• Other Referee Assesses the penalty and then goes
  to the end in which the faceoff will take place.

D
A
Obtains Puck and Marks Faceoff Spot
Escorts Other Penalized Player
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Mechanics Center Ice Face-offs
Assumes Blue Line
Makes Initial Onside Call Moves to Goal Line
D
A
A
D
A
D
Obtains Better Sight Line
D
A
A
D
May Need to Temporarily Cover Blue Line
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Mechanics Zone Line Face-offs
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D
D
Assumes Blue Line
A
D
A
Obtains Better Sight Line
D
A
A
D
Makes Initial Onside Call Moves to Goal Line
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Mechanics Zone Line Face-offs
Makes Initial Onside Call Moves to Goal Line
D
A
A
D
Releases Partner
A
D
A
D
D
A
Obtains Better Sight Line
May Need to Temporarily Cover Blue Line
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Mechanics End Zone Face-offs
Releases Partner
A
D
A
Temporarily Covers Blue Line
D
A
D
A
D
Obtains Better Sight Line
D
A
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Two Referees / Two Linesmen

• Rules of Thumb
• Like the two-one system, requires flexibility,
  cooperation, and respect also aims to achieve
  ideal sight lines.
• Either referee may cross to opposite side of ice
  but both must work together as a team.
• Two referees on the same side of the ice is not
  an issue, however one should transition to the
  opposite side when an opportunity presents
  itself.
• Front / Lead referee should be positioned close
  to the action area (which is his first priority).
  
• Back referee should be between blue and red lines
  (and maintain a greater field of vision).

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Two Referees / Two Linesmen

• Rules of Thumb
• Communication and mutual respect are vital to the
  success of the 2R2L system.
• Both referees have the authority to make any
  appropriate call, anywhere on the ice surface.
• Officials should never make negative comments or
  allow body language to suggest disapproval of a
  fellow officials call or non-call. Nor should one
  referee ever lay blame on a fellow referee.
• Avoid washout signals, as they can be
  dangerous.
• Remain open to consulting with the linesmen.

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Guiding Principals (All Systems)

• Referee must always stay with play and should
  always be positioned at the net for goal
  situations.
• Maintaining an ideal field of vision is a key
  objective regardless of the system utilized or
  ones role within such system.
• Teamwork and communication are vital. Regardless
  of how many referees or how many linesmen there
  are, respect your peers and their experiences.
• Awareness of ones partners positioning is also
  vital. Should a second referee need to transition
  behind the net, as soon as is practicable, one of
  the two should transition to the other side.