Woodland Middle School FLOOR HOCKEY

POSTIONSSKILLS PASSING PUCK PROTECTION SHOOTING STICK HANDLING TEAM WORK

WRIST SHOT-Using a flicking motion to move the puck, the stick remains in contact with the floor until follow through (roll your wrist over to keep stick blade below knees)

FACE OFFS

PASSING

STICK HANDLING-using both sides of the blade to move the puck down the court.

FOREHAND- When a player shoots or passes with the bottom hand PUSHING the stick forward. BACKHAND-When a player shoots or passes with the bottom hand PULLING the stick. CLEARING THE PUCK-Getting the puck out of your zone to prevent your opponents from scoring. CENTERING THE PUCK-Passing to a teammate who is in front of the opponent’s goal.

GAME PLAY:

SAFTEY FIRST WEAR YOUR GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES KEEP YOUR HOCKEY STICK BELOW THE KNEE AT ALL TIMES Play under control and be aware of unsafe situations (i.e. close to wall, obstacles in the Cafe/hallways…) NO CHECKING, SLASHING, HOOKING, CONTACT, ECT… PAY ATTENTION

Designate positions (equal playing time) Organize your players and run practices Know the rules of the game Demonstrates fair play Lead your team positively Report score to teacher Respect all players on your team Respect other teams

Assist Head Coach when needed. Take attendance for your team Lead your team positively Fill in for any area where needed Respect team mates Respect all players

Help organize team Check the schedule (i.e.. Location/ home or away etc…) Report back to head coach and team Get and return jerseys if needed Get sticks (ask teammates to help) Make sure all members of your team are wearing their goggles at all times

Lead and demonstrate safe, appropriate and a variety of exercises for warm up. Provide leadership for the teams mental and physical conditioning. Assist in minor injuries and notify your teacher.

After a goal is scored the puck is returned to center floor and a face off occurs. If the puck is saved by the goalie, the goalie passes to a team mate. Do not throw the puck. Shots on goal may not be taken from your defensive side.

If the puck goes out of bounds - play stops and there is a face off where the puck went out of bounds. If it’s undecided who touched it last than a face off where it went out. If there is an injury the game stops and the athletic trainer assess the situation. A face off will restart the game.

High sticking, tripping, pushing, ETC….. Will result in 2 minutes in a penalty box. (penalties will be served in there entirety) If the opposing team plays the puck in the goalie crease resulting in a goal-The goal is NO good. If the opposing team plays the puck in the crease then play stops and the goalie starts with possession of the puck.

PENALTIES CONTINUED Penalties that occur away from the play will result in a game suspension.

ICE HOCKEY ARENA

NON-PLAYING DAY Show up to your game/area on time with all your supplies needed. Start games on time. Record and collect all data neatly and accurately. Be flexible Be strong and fair in your job.

SPORTS REPORTER Gather information on both teams, example-team name, roster, stats, ETC… Watch the game and take note on great shots and plays. Record and collect data from the game. Include the team names, quotes, final score, clip art ….

SCORE KEEPER Be at your game on time Have the materials you need Pay attention to the game Keep accurate records Know who is on your court. - Report final score to both head coaches

REFEREE Be on the right court-On time Get the game started right away Be fair Be strong and loud on your calls

ENJOY THE GAME