Official Signals

Boarding

Striking the closed fist of the hand once into the open palm of the other hand.

Butt-Ending

Butt-Ending signal

Moving the forearm, fist closed, under the forearm of the other hand help palm down.

Charging

Charging signal

Rotating clenched fists around one another in front of chest.

Checking from Behind

Checking from behind signal

Arm placed behind the back, elbow bent, forearm parallel to the playing surface.

Cross Checking

Cross checking signal

A forward motion with both fists clenced, extending from the chest.

Delayed Calling of Penalty and Slow Whistle

Delayed call signal

The non-whistle hand is extended straight above the head.

Elbowing

Elbowing call

Tapping the elbow with the opposite hand.

Fighting (Roughing)

Fighting signal

One punching motion to the side with the arm extending from the shoulder.

Goal Scored

Goal signal

A single point, with the non-whistle hand, directly at the goal in which the puck legally entered, while simultaneously blowing the whistle.

Hand Pass

Hand pass signal

The non-whistle hand (open hand) and arm are placed straight down alongside the body and swung forward and up once in and underhand motion.

High Sticking

High stick signal

Holding both fists, clenched, one immediately above the other, at the side of the head.

Holding

Holding signal

Clasping the wrist of the whistle hand in front of the chest.

Hooking

Hooking signal

A tugging motion with both arms, as if pulling something toward the stomach.

Illegal Clearing

Illegal clearing signal

Official's arms folded across upper chest.

Interference

Interference signal

Crossed arms stationary in front of chest with fists closed.

Kneeing

Kneeing signal

A single tap of the right knee with the right hand.

Misconduct

Misconduct signal

Placing of both hands on hips one time.

Penalty Shot

Penalty shot signal

Referee will point directly at the ceter floor Face-Off location.

Slashing

Slashing signal

One chop of the hand across the straightened forearm of the other hand.

Spearing

Spearing signal

A single jabbing motion with both hands together, thrust forward from in front of the chest, then dropping hands to the side.

Timeout and Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Timeout signal

Using both hands to form a "T".

Tripping

Tripping signal

Strike the side of the knee and follow-through once, keeping the head up.

Washout

Washout signal

Both arms sung laterally across the body at shoulder level with palms down. When used by the Referee, it means no goal or violation so play shall continue.

 

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