Personal Appearance Level2 Officials

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Personal AppearanceLevel2 Officials
Presentation Designed by Illinois Hockey
Officials Association
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Looking the Part

• Create a Positive Impression
• Build Credibility
• Defines Your Roll as an Official
• Teacher and Game Manager
• Good Looks Compliment Good Skills
• Looking Like an Official Commands Respect

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Equipment Needsfor the 2nd Year Official

• Sweater
• Snap-On Armbands or Second Referee Sweater
• Velcro or Pin-Attached Crest
• Skates
• Well maintained (ProtecToe)
• Clean white laces
• Spare Skate Laces

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Equipment Needsfor the 2nd Year Official

• Whistles
• Minimum of 2
• Always carry a spare on the ice
• Cut skate laces to repair net
• Notepad Pencil (Riot Pad)
• Game Report Form
• Measuring Tape (minimum 6 feet) and/or Stick Gauge

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Equipment Needsfor the 2nd Year Official

• Telephone numbers
• Game Assignors
• League and Officiating Supervisors
• Officials
• Rule book(s) - especially if working different
  leagues!
• USA Hockey Situation Manual
• USA Hockey Referees manual(s) - Basic
  Intermediate
• Tape (First Aid Kit)
• Needle and Thread

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On-Ice Posture

• Stand Upright
• Inside skate edges
• Officials Ready Position
• Hands on knees
• Head up
• No hands on Hips
• No Hands in Pockets
• Do not Lean or Sit on Boards
• Watch Players
• Avoid looking into spectators
• Keep Sweater Zipped
• No Jewelry

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Off-Ice Dress for Regular Games

• What to wear
• Nice clothing
• Neat, clean and tidy
• No team jackets
• Avoid T-shirts and jeans ( if possible )
• Why?
• Good first impression
• Shows that officials take pride in work

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Off-Ice Dress for Tournament and Playoff Games

• Shirt, Tie and Dress Slacks (minimum)
• Sport Coat or Suit (preferred)
• Check with the Tournament Supervisor of Officials