Referee Signals


Boarding-check an opponent into the boards in a violent way		Cross Checking- Striking an opponent with the stick, while both hands are on the stick and both arms are extended
	Charging-checking an opponent in a violent way a a result of skating or charging at him.
Elbowing-check an opponent with your elbow		High Sticking- Striking an opponent with the stick, which is held above shoulder height


Slashing-using the stick to strike an opponent	Spearing-poking an opponent with the blade of the stick	Slow Whistle-the official waits to blow his whistle because of a delayed off sides or delayed penalty call. Done while the opposing team has the puck.

Tripping-tripping an opponent with the stick, a hand or foot	Unsportsmanlike Conduct-Showing poor sportsmanship toward an opponent. For example: biting pulling hair etc.	Wash Out-goal not allowed


Holding-holding back an opponent with hands or arms	Hooking- using the blade of the stick to hold an opponent back	Icing- shooting the puck across the opposing teams goal line from one's own side of the rink. Called only if the opposing player touches the puck first.

Interference- Holding back an opponent who does not have the puck in play	Kneeing- using a knee to hold an opponent back	Roughing- shoving or striking an opponent