HOCKEY OFFICIALS AND DUTIES

Subject :Physical and Health Education (PHE),

Term : Second Term, 

Class : Primary 6

Week : Week 2

Topic : HOCKEY OFFICIALS AND DUTIES

1. Referee: The head official on the ice, responsible for enforcing the rules of the game and maintaining control of the game. They make decisions on penalties, goals, and other on-ice incidents.
2. Linesmen: Assist the referee by monitoring the offsides, icing, and other rule violations that occur away from the play. They also help with face-offs and player substitutions.
3. Goal judges: Sit behind the net and signal if a goal has been scored by turning on a red light. They also assist the referee in determining if a puck has crossed the goal line.
4. Video Goal Judge (V.G.J or VAR): They will check and confirm the goals with the help of technology and replay.
5. Timekeeper: Keeps track of the time during the game, including time-outs and penalty time. They also sound the horn to signal the end of a period.
6. Penalty Timekeeper: Keeps track of the time a player spends in the penalty box and signals when their penalty time has expired.
7. Official Scorer: Keeps track of the goals, assists, and other statistics for each player during the game. They also keep track of penalties, shots on goal, and other important data.
8. Off-ice officials: They are responsible for various duties such as checking player equipment, keeping the game sheet and timing of penalties

An umpire: He  is the person with the authority to make decisions on a hockey pitch. These umpire can also be called field umpire

Reserve umpire: they serve as a backup in the event of injury or other issue.

Video Umpire:  this umpires control the match, apply the rule of hockey, keep the game safe, and be the judges. He is the only one allowed to award penalty, corner, and give penalty cards to players.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE

• The Teacher revises the previous lesson (BASKETBALL).
• The Teacher introduces the topic (HOCKEY).
• The Teacher explains the lessons.

LEARNERS ACTIVITIES

• Learners participate in the class discussion
• Learners practice how to play  hockey

EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES

1. Who is the head official on the ice during a hockey game? A) Referee B) Linesmen C) Goal Judge D) Timekeeper
2. What is the main responsibility of the linesmen during a hockey game? A) Enforcing the rules of the game B) Maintaining control of the game C) Monitoring offsides, icing and other rule violations D) All of the above
3. What is the role of the goal judge during a hockey game? A) Signaling if a goal has been scored B) Assisting the referee in determining if a puck has crossed the goal line C) Keeping track of the time during the game D) Keeping track of the statistics for each player
4. Who is responsible for checking player equipment before a hockey game? A) Referee B) Linesmen C) Off-ice officials D) Goal Judge
5. Who keeps track of the time spent in the penalty box? A) Penalty Timekeeper B) Timekeeper C) Official Scorer D) Goal Judge
6. Who signals the end of a period during a hockey game? A) Timekeeper B) Penalty Timekeeper C) Goal Judge D) Referee
7. Who is responsible for keeping the game sheet during a hockey game? A) Referee B) Linesmen C) Off-ice officials D) Official Scorer
8. Who is responsible for timing the penalties during a hockey game? A) Timekeeper B) Penalty Timekeeper C) Off-ice officials D) Official Scorer
9. Who is responsible for determining if a goal has been scored? A) Goal Judge B) Referee C) Video Goal Judge (V.G.J) D) All of the above
10. Who is responsible for keeping track of the statistics for each player during a hockey game? A) Official Scorer B) Timekeeper C) Goal Judge D) Referee

Teacher ask the learners to:

• What is hockey?
• Narrate the history of hockey.
• Mention four skills in hockey.

CONCLUSION: the teacher summarize the lesson.