IIHF Officiating IIHF Referee CommitteeThe IIHF Referee Committee is responsible for developing the strategies and plans, as well as overseeing the operation of the IIHF Official's Development Program, including course curriculum and contents.
This includes the contents of the resources and the various training seminars. This educational program is designed to follow the Partnership for Progress strategy whereby the program operates as a joint venture between the International Ice Hockey Federation and National Associations.
That is to say that, when a National Association has committed time, people and resources, the IIHF will reciprocate.
OFFICIAL'S PROCEDURE MANUALThe IIHF Officials Procedures Manual is available for all referees to reference as a guide at games.
IIHF Officials Procedures Manual
FOUR-MAN OFFICIATING PROCEDURESAfter operating the Four-Man Officiating system at the Continental Cup, European Champions Cup and the World U20 Championship at the start of the 2008 season; and taking into consideration that some nations will begin to use this officiating system in the near future and at the 2008 World Championship, the IIHF has published a Procedures Manual for the Four-Man system. The manual contains some procedures and guidelines that were implemented in the above mentioned IIHF events. This material should be useful for officiating staff members in the various countries that are looking at implementing the Four-Man system and the Directors of Officiating of national leagues and also the IIHF Game Officials.
Four-man officiating system procedures
GOALKEEPER EQUIPMENT MEASUREMENTSThe IIHF updated measurement standards for goalkeeper's equipment, which affect goalies primarily from the waist down. These equipment standards are written in the spirit of 'fair play' and are a supplement to the IIHF Rule Book.
If at any time the IIHF feels that this spirit is being abused, the offending equipment will be deemed ineligible for play until a hearing has ruled on its eligibility.
IIHF Goalkeeper Equipment Measurement Standards
RULES BULLETINSince the 1999/2000 season, the IIHF has worked to improve the quality of the game and the safety of the players while ensuring that the contests are played within the rules governing the sport to promote the positive image of hockey, and to give the opportunity for players to use their skills for the benefit of fans to witness great performances on the ice.
Each year, the IIHF has prodeuced an IIHF Rules Emphasis Bulletin, highlighting the rules which we should focus on in order to acheive this goal. The bulletins are written for the benefit of our game officials, players and coaches participating in IIHF competitions.
IIHF Rules Interpretation Bulletin
GAME OFFICIAL'S HANDBOOKThe IIHF Game Officials Handbook was created to help game officials prepare to officiate at IIHF competitions.
A game official must be prepared mentally and physically for a demanding but enjoyable schedule of hockey games and activities. Officials should be in excellent physical condition and fully prepared to perform at the highest level.
Once a game official confirms his/her participation in an event, it is suggested that they contact their national association to discuss their particular assignment with the Referee-in-Chief, and that they visit the IIHF web site www.iihf.com to learn more about the specific competition.
OFF-ICE OFFICIAL'S HANDBOOKThe IIHF Off-Ice Officials Handbook outlines the responsibilities of the Off-Ice Officials assigned by an IIHF Championship organizer to an IIHF Championship competition.
Regulations pertaining to organizing the technical components of an IIHF Championship can be found in the IIHF Championship Regulations and IIHF Sport Regulations. Regulations pertaining to international player transfers, discipline, health and first aid, medical doping control, and the actual playing rules, can be found in the respective rule and regulation documents of the IIHF.
Please contact the IIHF Office directly for clarification on any of information in this handbook, or for questions on topics not covered in this publication.
IIHF Off-Ice Officials Handbook
2006-2010 IIHF CASE BOOKThe IIHF Case Book is a supplement to the IIHF Official Rule Book. It is comprised of rule interpretations and clarifications, Referee and Linesmen guidelines, techniques and instructions.
It also provides players, team officials, and the media with clarification of the playing rules.Situations often develop during the course of a game that require specific rulings or interpretations, and an attempt has been made to provide an explanation that is compatible with the spirit and intent of the rules of ice hockey, and the standard of sportsmanship that players, team officials and game officials must recognize and accept.
IIHF Case Book changes (Oct. 2007) IIHF Case Book: Goalkeeper Equipment Graffiti (Nov. 2007)
PUBLIC ADDRESS GUIDEThe IIHF Public Address Guide is manual for the announcers at all IIHF events to follow complete with timing and scripts. Please click on the link below to download and print the guide.
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