Rule 5.1 – Appointment of Officials

1. Members may use a two-official, three-official or four-official system for games within their own jurisdiction.

2. Referees, Linespersons and Off-Ice Officials will be treated with courtesy at all times by players and team officials. Any infraction of this rule will be reported to the appropriate Member or league, who may levy discipline, as the infraction warrants, as per Section 11 – Maltreatment.

3. A Referee will have full authority and the final decision in all matters under dispute. Their decision will be final on all questions of judgement and not subject to appeal.

4. For regional playoffs and championships as well as national championships, officials will be appointed as per the requirements outlined in the event technical package or as recommended by the Hockey Canada Officiating Program.

5. All Referees operating within the jurisdiction of Hockey Canada will be affiliated and under the control of the Member for which they are officiating.

6. The Referee(s) and Linespersons will be thoroughly impartial parties.