Referee Signals

Updated: Feb 24, 2024

Boarding

Striking the clenched fist of one hand into the open palm of the opposite hand in front of the chest.

Bodychecking

Open palm of the non-whistle hand, with fingers together, comes across body on the opposite shoulder.

Butt-Ending

A cross motion of the forearms, one moving under the other arm.

Charging

Rotating clenched fists around one another in front of the chests.

Checking from Behind

A forward motion of both arms, with the palms of the hands open and facing away from the body, fully extended from the chest at shoulder level.

Cross-Check

A forward and backward motion of the arms with both fists clenched, extending from the chest for a distance of about a foot.

Delayed Off-Side

Non-whistle arm fully extended above the head. To nullify a delayed off-side the Linesman shall drop the arm to the side.

Delayed Calling Penalty

Extending the non-whistle arm fully above the head.

Elbowing

Tapping either elbow with the opposite hand.

Goal Scored

A single point directed at the goal in which the puck legally entered.

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