Game Overview - Ref Hand Signals
Official Timeout
Timeout
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Skater Fouls (Minor Penalties)
Out of Bounds
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Illegal Procedure
Includes either of the following minor fouls: kicking the ball or failure to drop the ball(s) when OUT.
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Delay of Game
Usually for skaters not in position within 15 seconds between rounds.
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There are several ways to combine the above signals and let a skater know they have a minor penalty...
You... |
...got a minor... |
...for stepping out of bounds. |
The Ref may decide to use both arms to signal two things at once...
You got a minor... |
...for stepping out of bounds. |
Often the reason for the foul is obvious to an experienced player and the Referee can use an abbreviated series of signals...
You... |
...stepped out of bounds (that's a minor). |
You got a minor (we both know you stepped out of bounds). |
Skater Ejected (Major Infractions)
Ejection from the Game
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Signals to Correct or Clarify the Situation
Dead Ball
This indicates the skater is NOT out yet, because he was hit by a 'dead ball'
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Skater Fell
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Dodger is OUT
Referee simply points to the Skater and then points toward the outfield to send the skater there.
Usually given as a signal to a Dodger who does not realize he was hit (example: by a soft hit on the back).
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Dodger is still IN play
Usually given to signal to a Dodger who thinks he is out when in fact the Dodger was hit by a 'dead ball'.
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EXAMPLES...
Hey, come back in, you are not out yet... |
...the ball that hit you was a dead ball. |
Details - Special Cases - Exceptions
Once the players gain some experience, they will know that they are out when they fall. They will usually know when they were hit. They will know when they caught a ball while taking a knee. It will not be necessary for the referee(s) to signal every time one of these events happens.
Therefore the refs will probably never need to make the signal for 'Skater Fell'. They will only make the other signals when there is some confusion during the game.
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