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BenderHockey

Linesman vs Referee

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So as a new official, I've been assigned to do a Midget 16U as a linesman. I've only been to a Level 1 clinic, and they don't go into the higher end stuff. What are the differences between Lineing and Reffing? What are my responsibilities as a linesman?

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Responsibilities as a linesman, off the top of my head:

- Onsides for your line (your most common call);

- offsides for your line;

- working your line;

- conducting faceoffs;

- covering your partner's line, as required;

- covering deep to the goal for the referee, as required;

- back linesman icing - on;

- front linesman icing confirmed / waved off;

- getting to the crease when the referee has killed the play in the zone;

- handling fights and altercations after the play is killed;

- escorting penalized players to their respective penalty boxes;

- escorting the scoring team's players after the goal;

- getting the puck for the referee after the goal;

- stopping play if there is a serious injury not noticed by the referee;

- stopping play if the puck goes out of play;

- stopping play if there has been an illegal hand pass;

- stopping play if the puck has been played by a high stick and then controlled;

- stopping play if the net has been dislodged;

- stopping play if there has been an illegal substitution and that team gains control of the puck;

- being near the referee if s/he needs to converse with a coach;

- checking the nets and playing surface before the start of each period;

- noting the time if a goal has been scored and not seen by the referee;

- counting the time elapsed if the clock has not started after the puck has been dropped;

- noting problematic players behind the play, and informing the referee in the intermissions (if asked to do so);

- noting major penalty situations and times that may have been not seen by the referee; and

- keeping the referee's confidence and focus up.

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Hey Bender, I'd recommend you check out the intermediate and advanced manuals from USA Hockey (similar to the Basic manual you should have got when you registered). They help a lot with specific duties in a 3-man system. Really good reads.

On that note... wow. Already doing Midget? I haven't even done my mentoring game yet. Just not had the time to even think about reffing.

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Please don't take offense but it sounds like you are not ready for this yet and shouldn't be working the game. Your organization should be working you through house games and younger, lower level games to let you get your skates under you. Even lower level (house, A) U16 games have some speed and transition that you need to deal with, not to mention hot tempered kids and screaming parents.

I have seen this happen too many times where a new official gets thrown to the wolves, makes a bad call, has coaches, players and parents screaming at him/her and then quits being an official. All because they were not ready and didn't have the experience because their association didn't work them in properly.

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Ah. The life of a linesman. Never a dull moment.

I'd start by looking over Rule 503: just skimming over ktang's list, I think he may have mentioned most of the responsibilities.

In reference to tomh7, I'd look at both the 'Basic' and 'Intermediate' manuals. They both do a good job of showing appropriate positioning for normal and frequent occurrences during a typical game (i.e. faceoffs, goals, icings, etc.). USA Hockey use to give out the manuals at the seminars but now just have the PDFs available online.

Some things that I've learned during my short time lining (3rd year lining, 4th year offciating):

-Ask referee(s) if he/they want first call on hand-passes and/or high-sticks. Some want it all to themselves while others want to use us linemen for all we are worth.

-Make sure you establish a system with your fellow liney in regards to covering/holding the bluelines. It helps to establish this before the game to make sure that SOMEBODY is covering.

-Given that you are doing a 16U game, I assume you are doing a 1R-2L. In this system, you should be ready to cover for the referee. This usually happens when there is a 2-on-1 or breakaway and the referee is too far away to get to the goal line and have a legitimate angle/sight line of the scoring opportunity. Look to get down to the goal line and be ready to award a goal or, when the referee reaches the goal line area, retrieve back to your blue line and release your partner.

-With faceoffs in a particular end zone, make sure you get to your blue line as quickly as possible. Obviously, there will be times where play is along the boards and you have to stay in that corner temporarily. Just be patient and look for the ideal exit opportunity (while staying along the boards).

These are only a couple things that I've learned and still am working on. I know there are other things but I know these are some of situations that I had to take on during my first couple of games. Hopefully you will be working with a seasoned official who can correct you as the game progresses. Make sure you rely on him/her as much as possible (given that they are willing to double as a in-game mentor). I don't know if people are quitting due to premature assignments as a linesman but you will be fine. I'm sure just with the small amount of posters so far, there are several stories of us messing up and living to talk about it. I look forward to hearing about your first game.

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chk hrd, I've done midget and bantams in the 2 man system. Not at all worried about the level of play, and not at all contemplating quitting. I was more concerned with getting my responsibilities correct as a linesman in the three man system. Just new to me is all.

215- I've been reading the manuals. I'll check out 503, and make sure I communicate with the other two officials. Thanks for the heads up.

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Good to hear. I have seen to many young refs quit while the oldtimers who only want the pay stay. It's nice to see you take initiative to make sure you know your responsibilities and take reffing seriously. We can use more guys like you..

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chk hrd, I've done midget and bantams in the 2 man system. Not at all worried about the level of play, and not at all contemplating quitting. I was more concerned with getting my responsibilities correct as a linesman in the three man system. Just new to me is all.

215- I've been reading the manuals. I'll check out 503, and make sure I communicate with the other two officials. Thanks for the heads up.

As a new official, you shouldn't be working midget games as a ref either. Unless things have changed recently, USA Hockey requires a level three certification for that.

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