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Official Scorer

Situation 1

All the coaches on one of the teams refuse to sign the scoresheet and include the required information. May the game be played?

Yes. Rule Reference 505(a).

Incomplete information is not grounds to prevent a game from being played. The Official Scorer and the On-Ice Officials should report the incident to the proper authorities.

Situation 2

During a game in October, the coaches from one team do not have the proper Coaching Education Program certification level. They tell the Official Scorer that they will be attending a coaching seminar in November for the required level. Should the game be played?

Yes. Rule Reference 505(a).

The proper coaching certification must be completed by December 31. The on-ice officials can assist the Official Scorer in obtaining the proper coaching information, when requested to do so. However, the officials are not expected to know the Coaching Certification requirements or involve themselves in any possible dispute. Their sole responsibility is to make sure any issues pertaining to coaching certification is noted on the scoresheet and reported to the proper authorities at the conclusion of the game.