Rules & Devleopment
Rules and Regulations (Effective as of September 2006)
Hong Kong, China Inline Hockey Association Limited (IHA) Rules and Regulations
Referee Standards (Effective as of September 2006)
Trainee
To begin one’s training in the art of refereeing the person can assist a certified referee officiate games until such time as a training course is offered. Time spent assisting to officiate games is not credited toward the requirements for certification (see level 1 below) but it is highly recommended to assist in as many games as possible before taking the course as this experience will familiarize you with the rules and also how to apply them. A log of games that you officiate signed by the certified referee and scorekeeper is recommended. This may prove helpful when applying to enroll in the level 1 course, particularly if the course is over-subscribed.
Level 1 – Referee
To get certified at this beginning level the candidate must be 13 years of age or older, of either gender. They must take the 6-hour training course offered by HK, China IHA and referee at a League level for a minimum of 5 games. At least 2 games must be at Bantam age level (U 14) or above. Following this training and experience, a Master Referee (IHA trainer level) will access candidates and if their skill and knowledge are considered satisfactory they will be certified a Referee (which is the HIA’s level one certification).
A certificate and badge will be issued by HK, China IHA on successful completion.
Level 2 – Senior Referee
Candidates for this level must be 18 years of age or older and have refereed two full League seasons of at least 10 games plus officiated at least one international tournament. They must have substantial experience at adult and/or senior teen (U17 and U 19) age levels. A panel of Referees at Senior or Master Level will access the application based on the record and skill of the candidate. Senior Referees will be eligible to be recommended by the HK, China IHA to officiate at international tournaments suitable for their experience.
A certificate and badge will be issued by HK, China IHA on successful completion.
Level 3 – Master Referee
The HK, China IHA can confer this status on a referee who has achieved a “Trainer” level in knowledge, experience and skill. A Master Referee will be expected to conduct at least one training course per year and mentor up to 10 trainees. They can recommend candidates for certification for level 1 – Referee and level 2 – Senior Referee (as panel member). A certificate and badge will be awarded by HK, China IHA.