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BASIC REFEREE INSTRUCTION COURSE
Version 1.1 September 2004
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introduction
Agenda
1 2 field / standard situations 3 offences 4
penalties 5 signs 6 communication 7 positional
play 8 formal things 9 conclusion
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1 Introduction
1.1 participant introduction 1.2 content and
objective of the course 1.3 floorball rules 1.4
the referee
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1.1 Presenter Participant Introduction

• who am I, where do I come from
• how long have I played?
• have I played in a league / at tournaments
• do I have experience as a referee
• good experience with a referee
• bad experience with a referee
• my motivation to become a referee

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1.2 Content and Objective of the Course

• basics of the rules
• basics on how to referee a game
• self study necessary - the course cannot cover
  everything
• main emphasis on standards, offences and
  penalties
• lots of theory
• group work, video, practice session
• 35 minute test

objective obtain a referee license from the GBFF
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1.3 Floorball Rules
how the rule book is organized
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1.4 The Referee

• is the authority in the game
• applies the rules of the game
• protects the rights of the teams
• punishes offences / offenders

• Not for making yourself new friends !
• Not for forcing a nice game !
• Not for educating players !

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1.4 Referee - Bad Characteristics

• lack of knowledge of the rules
• slow thinking / wrong decisions / no decisions
• uncertain, lets himself get influenced by
  players
• unclear line (not predictable)
• puts himself into the picture (policemen)
• does not talk at all ? blabber
• unclear hand signals
• not interested
• not prepared
• easily distracted

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1.4 Referee - Good Characteristics

• neutral
• good knowledge of the rules
• quick understanding
• sovereignty
• clear line (be predictable)
• does not overemphasize his/her authority
• is not going to put up with it
• has a nose for the situation
• always present
• physically fit

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Role Model Fair Boss
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field / standard situations
Agenda
1 introduction 2 3 offences 4 penalties 5
signs 6 communication 7 positional play 8
formal things 9 conclusion
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2 Field / Standard Situations
2.1 field 2.2 game time / time measurement 2.3
face off 2.4 hit in 2.5 free hit 2.6
advantage 2.7 scoring 2.8 penalty 2.9 time out
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2.1 Field
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2.2 Game Time / Time Measurement
Game Time for GB Premier League

• typically 2 x 20 min playing time / 5 min
  break
• time stops at
• goals scored
• penalties
• on referee request
• last 3 minutes of the game are effective time
  (I.e. time stops every time the game stops)
• teams change sides during the break

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2.2 Game Time / Time Measurement
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2.3 Face Off
When will there be a Face Off

• at the beginning of each period
• after scoring or after a goal not given by the
  referees
• after a penalty shot if it did not lead to a
  goal
• after the ball has been unintentionally damaged
• when the rink or goal cage has been moved (too
  much)
• after extraordinary situations (light went off,
  flood, ...)
• if the referee can not determine the fallible
  team
• offence with penalty away from the game
• the offending team gets the ball after a delayed
  penalty
• wrong decision by the referees

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2.3 Face Off
Where does the Face Off take place

• after the game stopped ? nearest face off point
• after goals and at the start of each period ?
  middle point

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2.3 Face Off
How is a Face Off Taken Correctly

• one player of each team, facing the other half
• defending/away team to chose where to put the
  blade
• ball still, must not be touched with the blades
• blades parallel on the same lateral level than
  the ball
• feet parallel to each other and to the middle
  line
• normal grip (as in the game) hands above
  marking
• sign - face off - shown by the near side referee
• all other players 3 meters minimum distance
  (incl. sticks)

? a face off can lead to a direct goal..!!
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2.4 Hit In

• after the ball went over the rink or against the
  ceiling
• single whistle and sign free hit
• max 1.5 meters away from the rink
• if behind goal line ? corner face off point
• 3 meters minimum distance for all opponents
• can lead to a direct goal
• ball must be hit with the stick / not pushed
• time constraint (3 sec after the ball has been
  placed)

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2.5 Free Hit

• after offences in connection with the game
• single whistle and sign free hit plus sign for
  the particular offence
• at the location where the offence took place /
  min 1.5m away from the rink (referee to show
  position by quickly moving to the place and
  then stepping back)
• if behind goal line ? corner face off point
• if in the goal area ? 3.5 meters away from the
  safe area
• 3 meters minimum distance for all opponents
• can lead to a direct goal
• ball must be hit with the stick / not pushed
• time constraint (3 sec after the ball has been
  placed)

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2.6 Advantage
When do you give Advantage

• player from team A gets fouled
• team A remains in ball possession
• situation for team A better than with a free hit

What do you need to do

• shout advantage
• sign advantage or delayed penalty

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2.6 Advantage
What do you need to know about Advantage

• possibility to cancel the advantage ? free hit
• do not wait too long
• disadvantage has to be related to the offence
• player can refuse advantage ? free hit
• try to use advantage as often as possible
• referee gains time (offence..?? sign..??
  penalty..??)
• also for offences with bench penalties

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2.7 Correct Goal

• no offence from the scoring team before the ball
  went into the goal
• ball passes completely over the goal line from
  the effective front face of the goal cage
• ball below theoretical cross bar
• scored with stick or unintentionally deflected
• own goal
• needs to be finally confirmed with a face off

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2.7 Incorrect Goals

• offence before scoring
• intentionally deflected with body parts (by
  scoring team)
• whistle blown before goal is scored
• ball not crossing the goal line from the
  effective front face of the goal cage
• goal scored by other goal keeper
• goal scored from the feet of an offensive field
  player
• goal scored during delayed penalty (own goals
  count..!!)
• deflected by referee

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2.7 Goal Scoring
Moved Goal
No Goal
Correct Goal
(marked) Goal Line
? Goal Line is decisive / Not the physical Goal
Cage..!!
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2.8 Penatly Shot
When do you award a Penalty Shot

• obstruction during a (upcoming) clear scoring
  chance
• by an offence during a (upcoming) clear scoring
  chance

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2.8 Penalty Shot - Execution

• all players on team benches, except player and
  keeper
• kick off by referee
• ball played from middle line
• ball has to move continously forward (no
  backmove)
• new backmove at start can be allowed, repeat
  necessary
• goal keeper at start of penalty must be on the
  goal line
• ball can be touched as often as the player wants
  
• lasts only until the keeper has touched the ball
• after shot on goal the ball is allowed to move
  backward
• second shot not allowed

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2.8 Penalty Shot - Referee Actions

• consider giving advantage
• loud whistle sign penalty shot respective
  offence sign
• (if necessary formal work about bench penalty,
  see later)
• all other players sent to their team benches
• one referee on the extended goal line
• the other referee on the opposite side around
  the middle line, starts penalty shot execution
  with his whistle
• monitor player during execution
• watch out for backward movement of the ball
• acknowledge the goal (sign) ? face off from the
  kick off point
• or no goal (sign) ? face off at one of the
  face off points along the extended goal
  line

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2.8 Delayed Penalty

• fouled team keeps possession of the ball
• goal scoring chance continues
• let the attack go on until the scoring chance is
  over
• if the team scores in the meantime no penalty
  shot
• sign same as delayed penalty
• advantage (raise hand/arm) then sign for penalty
  shot and respective offence

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2.9 Time Out

• one time out per team and game
• applied for by captain or coach / 1st official
• immediately or on next interruption / referee
  decision
• request can be withdrawn if a goal has been
  scored
• triple whistle ? referees meet at the secretary
  table ? single whistle ? time-out sign
• duration 30 sec
• starts when the players assemble in the
  substitution zone
• single whistle calls for the end of the time out
• game recommences as if there had been no
  interruption
• players under penalty are not allowed to
  participate

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offences
Agenda
1 introduction 2 field / standard situations 3
4 penalties 5 signs 6 communication 7
positional play 8 formal things 9 conclusion
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3 Offences
3.1 overview 3.2 offences without a penalty 3.3
offences with fixed penalties 3.4 offences with
variable penalties 3.5 penalty shot 3.6
disciplinary offences
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3.1 Overview

• 13 incidents with face off
• 1 incident with hit in
• 21 offences with free hit
• 1 offence with penalty shot
• 28 offences with 2min bench penalty
• 6 offences with 5min bench penalty
• 1 offence with 10min bench penalty
• 3 offences with match penalty I
• 7 offences with match penalty II
• 4 offences with match penalty III
• 8 incorrect scored goals

• total 93 incidents

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3.1 Overview - Tasks of the Referee

• ? See
• watch the offence
• ? Realise
• differentiate type and seriousness
• consider advantage
• ? Action
• whistle, bench penalty if required
• show direction, show location (consider going
  there)
• offence sign, give free hit / penalty shot

time line
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3.1 Overview - Categories
offences without a penalty
offences with fixed penalties
offences with possibleand variable penalties
easy
easy
?
?
?
advantage delayed penalty penalty penalty
reasonable
delayed penalty penalty what penalty
advantage penalty
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3.2 Offences without a Penalty
Foot Pass

• intention
• opponent without a chance to reach the ball
• free hit where the ball was received
• back pass to goalie no penalty shot

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3.2 Offences without a Penalty
Goal Area Offence

• applies to the offending and defending team
• stick is allowed
• the line belongs to the area!
• preventing a scoring chance ? penalty shot..!!

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3.2 Offences without a Penalty
Wrong Execution of Free-Hit / Hit-In

• The ball must be hit not pushed
• interference / time delay

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3.2 Offences without a Penalty
Jumping

• to play the ball
• jumping in order to let the ball through is
  allowed

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3.2 Offences without a Penalty
Throw Out passes over the Middle Line (Goalie)

• free hit from either face off point on the
  middle line
• if the ball touches the floor, any player, or
  the rink before it touches the floor behind
  the middle line ? no free hit

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3.2 Offences without a Penalty
offences without a penalty
offences with fixed penalties
offences with possibleand variable penalties
easy
easy
goal area
foot pass
jumping
?
?
forward offence
foot play
obstruction
wrong throw out
advantage delayed penalty penalty penalty
reasonable
goalie back pass
delayed penalty penalty what penalty
advantage penalty
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3.3 Offences with fixed Penalties
Hand, Head, Arm
always 2 minutes..!!

• intention (move towards the ball)
• if somebody gets hit or has no chance to hide ?
  no offence..!!

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3.3 Offences with fixed Penalties
Substitution

• too many players on the field
• substitution made outside the substitution zone
• nur Vergehen, wenn Spiel beeinflußt wird
• player who enters the field will be punished

always 2 minutes..!!
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3.3 Offences with fixed Penalties
Delaying the Game

• blocking of the ball by a field player
• foot on the ball
• ball blocked at the rink with the blade
• ball must be playable at all times..!!
• intentionally shooting the ball away (except on
  injuries)
• intentionally delaying the restart of the game
  after breaks

always 2 minutes..!!
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3.3 Offences with fixed Penalties
Holding
always 2 minutes..!!

• holding on to a player or players equipment
• favorites holding on shirt, stick or arm of an
  opponent

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3.3 Offences with fixed Penalties
Incorrect Equipment, Numbering, Goalie Equipment

• non uniform players kit, missing shirts,
  trousers... only 1 penalty
• no captains armlet
• wrong numbering
• missing goalie equipment

if so, then 2 minutes..!!
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3.3 Offences with fixed Penalties
Unreasonable Complaint about Blade Measuring
always 2 minutes..!!

• only the captain can request measuring
• captain has to serve the sentence
• if blade is not correct ? match penalty I for
  opponent

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3.3 Offences with fixed Penalties
Hooking
always 5 minutes..!!

• intentionally hooking into an oponents body
• pull back move / stopping after running
• the other player does not necessarily have to
  fall

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3.3 Offences with fixed Penalties
offences without a penalty
offences with fixed penalties
offences with possibleand variable penalties
easy
easy
distance
goal area
hooking
holding
foot pass
jumping
head / hand / arm
?
forward offence
floor play
foot play
equipment complaint
obstruction
game delay
incorrect substitution
wrong throw out
playing w/o stick
advantage delayed penalty penalty penalty
reasonable
goalie back pass
delayed penalty penalty what penalty
advantage penalty
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3.4 Offences with variable Penalties
3.4.1 stick hit 3.4.2 correct vs. incorrect
pushing 3.4.3 blocking and screening 3.4.4 high
stick / foot 3.4.5 goalie obstruction 3.4.6
roughing 3.4.7 throwing a stick
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3.4.1 Stick Hit

• the offence that happens most often
• stick hits an opponents stick or body before
  touching the ball
• hitting the opponents stick or body

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3.4.1 Stick Hit
Free Hit

• no intention to gain a significant advantage
• stick hit was initially targeted at the ball
• not repeated
• opponent looses possession over the ball or
  situation deteriorates

non destructive
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3.4.1 Stick Hit
5-Minute Penalty

• rough and dangerous hits
• if an opponents head is hit

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3.4.1 Stick Hit
Free Hit
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3.4.2 Correct vs. Incorrect Pushing
Correct Pushing

• without impact on the first touch
• only with shoulder, only from the side
• continous, steady process
• arm alongside upper body

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3.4.2 Correct vs. Incorrect Pushing
Free Hit
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3.4.3 Obstruction and Screening
Obstruction

• a player runs after the ball
• opponent intentionally moves to prevent player
  from reaching the ball
• action is against opponent and not moving for
  the ball
• active movement into the opponent
• you are allowed to to stay where you are..!!

2 minutes..!!
2 minutes..!!
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3.4.3 Obstruction and Screening
Screening (standard defense business)

• two players run as a pair after the ball
• no sudden move
• happens very often around the goalkeepers area
• only free hit given, sign is the same as
  blocking
• you are allowed to to stay where you are..!!

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3.4.4 High Stick / High Foot
head ? 2 minutesdangerously holding the stick
head high ? 2 minuteshead hit by a stick ? 5
minutes
swing out above waist level ? free hitplaying
the ball above waist level (stick, feet) ? 2
minutes (attempt already punishable)
playing the ball above knee level (stick, feet) ?
free hit
playing the ball below knee level (stick, feet) ?
no issue
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3.4.5 Goalie Obstruction
Active

• player within 3m distance from where the goalie
  gained control over the ball
• intentionally
• follows the goalies moves or tries to reach the
  ball with his stick

2 minutes..!!
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3.4.6 Roughing (fight for the ball)
Roughing I

• a player, trying to reach the ball, tackles or
  trips an opponent
• holding an opponent or opponents equipment

2 minutes..!!
? overmotivated player, with overzealous force
(no danger of injuring an opponent)
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3.4.7 Throwing the Stick

• To gain Control over the Ball
• to prevent a ball from rolling into the goal

5 minutes..!!
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3.4 Offences with variable Penalties
offences without a penalty
offences with fixed penalties
offences with possibleand variable penalties
easy
easy
distance
goal area
high stick / foot
hooking
holding
foot pass
stick hit
pushing
jumping
head / hand / arm
goalie obstruction
forward offence
floor play
obstruction
foot play
equipment complaint
roughing
obstruction
game delay
throwing a stick
incorrect substitution
wrong throw out
playing w/o stick
advantage delayed penalty penalty penalty
reasonable
goalie back pass
delayed penalty penalty what penalty
advantage penalty
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3.5 Penalty Shot
Whenever a clear scoring chance is interrupted
byan offence leading to whatever penalty (bench
penalty,match penalty, etc..), in addition to
the penalty there will be a
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PENALTY SHOT
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3.6 Disciplinary Offences
Complaining / Misconduct

• comments about referee decisions
• by player or team staff
• captain complains repeatedly about referee
  decisions
• coaching from outside the substitution zone
• unsportsmanlike coaching
• always start with a verbal warning send the
  offender away

2 minutes..!!
A good Referee sees everythingand hears (almost)
nothing..!!
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3.6 Disciplinary Offences
What is the Captain allowed to do...

• to talk to the referees (can be sent away..!!)
• speak in normal tone and volume
• demand time out
• in certain situations (s)he decides who goes to
  the penalty bench
• demand measuring of opponents equipment (blade
  hook)

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3.6 Disciplinary Offences
Unsportsmanlike Behaviour

• impudent talk or behaviour
• against referees, players, team staff,
  spectators
• hitting or kicking against the board or goal
  cage
• throwing of equipment during a break or within
  substitution zone
• Team Staff ? Change to the Grand Stand

10 minutes..!!
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3.6 Disciplinary Offences
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penalties
Agenda
1 introduction 2 field / standard situations 3
offences 4 5 signs 6 communication 7
positional play 8 formal things 9 conclusion
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4 Penalties
4.1 basics / overview 4.2 bench penalties 4.3
personal penalty 4.4 match penalties 4.5 impose
penalties 4.6 delaying penalties 4.7 ending
penalties 4.8 cancel penalties 4.9 measure
penalties
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4.1 Basics / Overview
Purpose of the Rules of the Game

• keep the character of floorball
• protect health of the participants
• enable fair competition

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4.1 Basics / Overview
Penalty Guide 1

• intention / significance
• repeatedly
• injury possible

? At least one condition must be met..!!
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4.2 Bench Penalties
2 Minute Penalty

• penalty against team, short handed play
• ends if a goal is scored against this team in a
  powerplay situation
• punished player serves the penalty himself
• goalies never serve 2 min penalties
• if it cannot be assigned to a player ? the
  captain decides

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4.3 Personal Penalty
10 Minute Penalty
? personal penalty against player - no short
handed play - but

• always in connection with a 2 min bench penalty
• additional player serves the bench penalty ?
  short handed play
• personal penalty starts after bench penalty
• if a goal is scored against this team in a
  powerplay situation the 2 min bench penalty
  ends
• punished goalie serves himself the whole time
  (210 min)
• 10 minutes against team staff ? grand stand
• can be interupted if another penalty is imposed
  on the team

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4.4 Match Penalties

• personal penalty against player / coach ? no
  short handed play
• always implies a 5 min bench penalty
• other player to serve the bench penalty ? short
  handed play
• send player / coach to the dressing room for the
  rest of the match responsibility is with the
  arranging team / tournament host
• punished goalie has to go as well
• always to be notified on the match record sheet
  and an additional report needs to be issued by
  the referees

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4.4 Match Penalties
Match Penalty I (for technical offences only)

• using non approved equipment (stick, face mask)
  incl. hook to wide (gt30mm)
• player / coach who is not noted in the match
  record participates in the match
• when an injured player (who has been replaced on
  the penalty bench) participates before his
  penalty time has expired

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4.4 Match Penalties
Match Penalty II

• repeated offences leading to 5 minute penalty
  (2nd 5 min penalty shall be replaced)
• continued / repeated unsportsmanlike behaviour
  (2nd 10 min penalty shall be replaced)
• scuffle (without punches or kicks, players
  respect separation attempts)
• when a player - in anger - breaks or throws his
  equipment
• offence clearly intended to sabotage play
• attempt to correct equipment which is about to
  be measured
• continued use of a defective stick or a stick
  that might cause injury (after being notified
  by the referee, e.g. painted or broken blade)

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4.4 Match Penalties
Match Penalty III

• fight (using punches or kicks)
• brutal offences (e.g. throwing a stick at an
  opponent)
• using abusive language against players,
  spectators, referees...
• use of a stick with a lengthened or strengthened
  shaft

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4.5 Impose Penalties

• whistle and raise hand (consider advantage)
• show consequence sign (type of penalty)
• point at the player
• show offence sign
• take player to match secretariat
• instruct secretariat
• continue the match with
• ? face off (offence occurred away from the match
  action)
• ? face off (ball possession changed at a delayed
  penalty)
• ? free hit (penalty in connection with the match
  action)

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4.6 Delay Penalties

• if non offending team remains in control of the
  ball...
• raise hand (shout players number) (the non
  offending team usually substitutes their goalie
  for an additional field player)
• the second referee has to raise his/her hand as
  well
• delay penalty until ? ball possession
  changes ? next interruption ? passive
  play
• if the non offending team scores ? 2 min penalty
  ends without record
• if scoring situation continues ? multiple
  delayed penalties possible
• own goals count..!!

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4.7 Ending Penalties

• only 2 minute penalties can end early
• only after the non offending team scored a goal
• only under powerplay conditions

Penalties in Connection with sucessful Penalty
Shot ? only the last of the delayed (multiple)
penalties ends ..!!
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4.8 Cancel Penalties

• only 2 min penalties
• only in connection with a penalty shot
• first show consequence sign for penalty shot
  then impose penalty
• player is on the penalty bench during penalty
  shot
• no recording of the penalty if penalty shot was
  sucessful

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4.9 Measure Penalties

• parallel to game time
• per player - only one penalty can be run at the
  same time
• per team - only two penalties can be run at the
  same time
• minimum of 3 field players on the pitch
• secretariat sends player back on the pitch

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4.9 Measure Penalties
Penalty Combinations against one Team

• all punished players are on the penalty bench
• only two (2) bench penalties run at the same
  time
• at the end of the bench penalty ? player enters
  the pitch
• 10 minute penalty ? after the associated 2
  min bench penalty ? an unlimited number
  can run simultaneously

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4.9 Measure Penalties
Bench before Personal
14th minute player Smith gets a 2 min penalty
and a 210 min penalty for misconduct player
Jones serves the bench penalties for player
Smith
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4.9 Measure Penalties
Short before Long (1)
14th minute player Jones gets a 2 min
penalty 15th minute player Smith gets a 5 min
penalty 15th minute player Stevens gets a 2 min
penalty 16th minute player McDonald gets a 2 min
penalty
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4.9 Measure Penalties
Short before Long (2)
14th minute player Jones gets a 5 min
penalty 14th minute player Smith gets a 2 min
and a 210min 14th minute player McDonald serves
for player Smith 15th minute player Stevens
gets a 2 min penalty
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4.9 Measure Penalties
Multiple offences of the same Player
14th minute players Jones and McDonald get a 5
min penalty 15th minute players Smith and
Stevens get 5 min penalty 16th minute player
Jones gets another 2 min penalty
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signs
Agenda
1 introduction 2 field / standard situations 3
offences 4 penalties 5 6 communication 7
positional play 8 formal things 9 conclusion
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5 Signs
5.1 basics 5.2 consequence signs (11) 5.3
offence signs (25)
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5.1 Signs - Basics
Order of Signs

• free hit direction ? offence ? direction
• bench penalty penalty ? offence ? show
  location ? direction
• penalty shot penalty shot ? offence
• both penalty ? offence ? penalty shot

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5.2 Consequence Signs

• time out
• face off
• hit-in
• free-hit
• advantage
• penalty shot
• delayed penalty / delayed penalty shot
• bench penalty / personal penalty
• match penalty
• goal
• continue play / incorrect scored goal

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5.3 Offence Signs (1)

• incorrect hit
• locking an opponents stick
• lifting an opponents stick
• high stick
• placing... between opponents legs
• hooking
• incorrect pushing
• backing into an opponent
• roughing
• holding
• obstruction / screening
• incorrect kick
• high kick

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5.3 Offence Signs (2)

• entering the goalie area
• incorrect distance
• incorrect jump
• incorrect throw-out / goalie leaves his goal
  crease
• incorrect hit-in / free-hit
• playing the ball lying down
• hands
• header
• incorrect substitution
• repeated offences
• delaying play
• misconduct

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communication
Agenda
1 introduction 2 field / standard situations 3
offences 4 penalties 5 signs 6 7 positional
play 8 formal things 9 conclusion
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6 Communication
6.1 referee partner 6.2 players and team
staff 6.3 match secretariat
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6.1 Communication with Partner
Before the Match

• talk about match and teams
• importance of the match (knock out game, 1st vs.
  2nd, ...)
• style of the teams (skilled, physical, fair,
  ...)
• exchange anticipated issues
• are there any known characters (players, team
  staff)
• grumbler
• favourite offences
• lessons learned from a previous match (matches)
• agree upon strategy and special objectives for
  the match
• selfmotivation
• formal things (face off whistle, initial side
  arrangements, ...)

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6.1 Communication with Partner
During the Match

• help each other in unclear situations
  (inconspicious)
• have frequent eye contact
• shout all instructions during the match
• communicate about positional play
• confirm which player has been warned for what
  offence
• check with your partner (eye contact) before
  giving a goal
• always meet after goals at the secretariat (use
  time for talking)
• whenever you have the chance talk about
• necessary strategy adjustment due to changed
  match situation
• how to react in a forseeable conflict
• ...

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6.1 Communication with Partner
After the Match

• how did we feel during the match
• what did we do sucessfully
• where did we fail - how can we improve this
• did we achieve our objectives for the match
• did our strategy work
• how did the players react
• replay tricky situations and arguable decisions
• talk about uncertainties and rule application
  during the match

CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM..!!
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6.2 Communication with the Teams
Before the Match

• actively seek to get in contact with the teams
• try to create a relaxed atmosphere
• do not chum up with a team - talk to
  players/staff of both teams
• clarify formal things, possibility to make
  reference to incorrect equipment (necklaces,
  ear rings, captains armlet, etc...)
• choice of ends
• avoid nervously running around
• do not walk around with a rule book in your hand

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6.2 Communication with the Teams
During the Match

• clear signs, shout all instructions during the
  match (e.g. advantage)
• show location of free-hit from close distance
• make use of (proactive) warnings - make sure you
  are heard
• if unsure ask the scorer or assistant
• involve captain or important players - send
  whining captains away
• send all players away, avoid any kind of
  discussion
• be polite but determined
• avoid looking pinched - show confidence
  enjoyment as a referee
• be a team

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6.2 Communication with the Teams
After the Match

• leave no room for provocation
• move away from substitution zones
• feedback from players..??
• criticism and praise qualified - not qualified
• leave room for unbiassed / constructive
  discussion ? not in groups..!!
• do not stop monitoring the pitch

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6.3 Communication with Secretariat
Before the Match

• clarify their level of knowledge of the job ?
  offer your help if needed
• spot-check players licenses
• check match record, team entries
• clarify time measurement
• be nice to your secretariat

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6.3 Communication with Secretariat
During the Match

• scorer and assistant
• penalty and offence
• take your time - speak clearly and slowly
• always check on time stops
• check score-board
• involve the secretariat

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6.3 Communication with Secretariat
After the Match

• check match record
• final score, period scores
• winner
• signatures
• make sure entry order is correct

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positional play
Agenda
1 introduction 2 field / standard situations 3
offences 4 penalties 5 signs 6 communication 7
8 formal things 9 conclusion
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7 Positional Play
7.1 basics 7.2 during play 7.3 free-hit 7.4
face-off 7.5 goal scored / penalty 7.6 penalty
shot
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7.1 Positional Play - Basics

• divide field into zones

• ball is between referees in both directions

• in goal situations one referee is behind the
  goal line

• always be on the move (never remain at one
  position too long)

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7.2 Positional Play - During Play

• both referees are on the pitch (inside the
  board..!!)
• the game is always between their positions
  (they are about were the last defender of each
  is)
• never on the same long side of the pitch
• frequently seek eye contact
• switching positions across short or long side
  needs communication
• referee close to the ball ? concentrate on
  actions around the ball ? look out for fouls
  against the player in ball possession
• referee away from the ball ? concentrate on the
  other players ? watch out for hidden fouls
  away from the game

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7.3 Positional Play - Free Hit

• referee shows location by physically going there
• the referee who is closer to the free-hit
  location
• referee steps back to the board before the
  free-hit is executed
• partner moves to the goal line by means of
  positional changes

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7.4 Positional Play - Face Off

• one referee directly at the face-off
• check correct execution
• blow whistle to start face off
• partner to stand across
• face off on the middle line ? communication
  between referees

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7.5 Positional Play - Goal / Penalty

• both referees go together to the secretariat
• one referee talks to the secretariat
• partner monitors the pitch

Use the Time to Talk..!!
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7.6 Positional Play - Penalty Shot

• one referee on extended goal line

• second referee between middle line and goal
  close to the board, does not move with the
  player

• do not irritate the players

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formal issues
Agenda
1 introduction 2 field / standard situations 3
offences 4 penalties 5 signs 6 communication 7
positional play 8 9 conclusion
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8 Formal Issues
8.1 match report 8.2 protests and special
incidents 8.3 equipment 8.4 licensing /
career 8.5 GBFF - referee committee
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8.1 Match Report
Teams - things to check

• captain / coach missing
• numbers / licences missing

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8.2 Protests and Special Incidents
Teams

• teams are always allowed to protest (incl. after
  the match)
• protest report template
• will be decided upon by GBFF arbitration/central
  committee
• referee report

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8.2 Protests and Special Incidents
Factual Decisionreferee judges a situation
differently from a team, but reacts accordingly

• referee sees ball scored in the goal (behind
  the goal line)
• the truth is the ball went into the goal from
  behind through a hole

? Protest will be Rejected..!!
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8.3 Equipment

• Referee
• shirt / shorts / socks
• whistle
• measuring tape
• red card

• Secretariat
• rule book
• match clock
• stop watches (time out)
• match report

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8.4 Licensing / Career
requirement N2-license dedicated referee pairs
only through perfomance revision by the GBFF
referee committee
N1
GBFF
?
requirement N3-license two years experience
no players license premier league supplementary
course physical test acc. to IFF regulations
N2
GBFF
?
1 year
requirement R1- or R2-license one years
experience born before 09/85 GBFF-course
test
N3
GBFF
?
?
1 year minimum
lt 09/85 RF course test
09/85 08/87 RF course test
gt 08/87 RF course
RF
R1
R2
RY
?
?
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8.4 Licensing / Career
GBFF Premier League
N1
GBFF Premier League
N2
GBFF Premier League
N3
Regional League
Regional League
Regional Youth League
R1
R2
RY
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8.5 Referee Committee

• internal and external referee represenation
• develop GBFF internal instructions and
  interpretations of the rules
• education
• referees
• instructors
• observers
• licensing
• league refereeing schedule

Additional Staff welcome..!!
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conclusions
Agenda
1 introduction 2 field / standard situations 3
offences 4 penalties 5 signs 6 communication 7
positional play 8 formal things 9
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9.1 Open Questions
Large Field
Face Off
Penalty
Delayed Penalty
Penalty Measuring
Order
Holding
Offences
Advantage
Screening
Real World
Free Hit
Delay Cancellation
Hand Signs
Distance
Positions
Penalty Bench
Obstruction
Hooking
Referee Kit
GBFF
Pushing
Pitch
Complaining
Match Penalties
Stick Hit
Interference
Bench Penalties
Floor Play
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9.2 Some Information about the Test

• time part 1 - 35 minutes / part 2 - 45
  minutes
• 25 questions
• multiple choice (3 possible answers)
• per question there is a min of 1 and a max of 2
  answers correct
• 25 question x 3 possible answers max 75
  mistakes
• per question you have to tick at least 1 answer
  - otherwise 3 mistakes
• the minimum punishment is the one that is
  relevant
• test passed with 0-10 mistakes