ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Hockey referee

Hockey Unit | Level 36

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to referee a hockey game.

IMPORTANCE
Refereeing a hockey game is important because the referee is responsible for officiating the game from a neutral point of view and making decisions and calls that enforce the rules of hockey.

VOCABULARY
Referee: an official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and (in some sports) to arbitrate on matters arising from the play.

GROWFIT RULES

• The GrowFit rules are a simple, modified version of Hockey. If a rule is not mentioned below we will not be following it.
• Before the game begins, a person from each team will begin in a face-off to gain possession of the ball.
• All other members must be one stick length away from the students facing off.
• Students must keep their hockey stick below waist-level.
• Students may:
  • Dribble the ball behind the goalie net.
  • Use their hand to catch a ball. Once the ball is caught, it must be immediately dropped straight down.
  • Use their feet to maneuver the ball but not to pass or score and students may not step on a ball to prevent another student from gaining possession.
• A goal can be scored from anywhere of the field.
• A goal will not count if:
  • The hockey stick is above waist-level.
  • The offensive player has his/her foot inside the arc.
• Goalies may:
  • Catch, grab, or hold the ball.
  • Throw the ball below waist-level.
  • Kick the ball.
• If the ball is hit out-of-bounds or a penalty occurs, the game will resume beginning with a face-off.
• Penalties will result in a one-minute penalty break where the student will take a rest on the sidelines.
• Penalties will include:
  • Anytime a play is made with the stick above the waist, also known as high-sticking.
  • Pushing, shoving, checking, or any other type of misconduct.
  • Misusing the equipment. 

When refereeing a hockey game, it is important to remember the hand signals:

PRACTICE

1. Say different calls and have students demonstrate the correct hand gesture.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Challenger. In this game, the objective is to referee the challenge and determine an all-star team.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two.  
• I will choose one team to begin as the all-stars.
• Everyone else will form a single-file line.
• Before the game begins, I will choose one student to officiate each game.  
• The all-stars will compete against the other teams until a challenging team wins.
• When I say, “GO!” a team member from both teams will begin in a face-off.
• The first team to score a points wins.
• The team to win the challenge will stay on the court and the next challenging team in line will play.  

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Depending on class size, add additional fields using short cones for goals.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Demonstrate three different hand signals.
  • What hand signal do you think you would use most while being a referee and why?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing a Scrimmage. In this game, the objective is to referee a hockey game and determine a winning team.   

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide you into teams of five – using flags to tell who you are.
• Before the game begins, I will assign a referee to officiate the game.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide which team will start with the ball.
• When I say, "GO!" the team with the ball will start first.  
• You cannot check, shove or push another teammate.
• If a ball goes out-of-bounds, the teacher will throw it in.
• Defending students must remain 3 – 5 feet away from their goal.
• If a goal is scored, the opposing team starts with the ball at the midline.
• The referee will keep score for both teams.
• After 10 minutes, the referee will determine a winning team and teams will rotate courts.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Increase the number of courts based on class size. There should be no more than five students per team.
  • If not all students are participating, enforce a rule stating, teams cannot score unless each teammate has received a pass.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Demonstrate three different hand signals.
  • What hand signal do you think you would use most while being a referee and why?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing a Half-Court Hockey. In this game, the objective is to referee the half-court games and determine a winning team.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of five – using flags to tell who you are.
• Each team must split their teammates into offense and defense. Offense must remain on one half of the field and defense must remain on the other. You cannot cross the midline.
• I will choose one student to referee each game.
• When I say, "GO!" the team with the ball will start first.  
• You cannot check, shove or push another teammate.
• If a ball goes out-of-bounds, the referee will throw it in.
• Defending students must remain 3 – 5 feet away from their goal.
• If a goal is scored, the opposing team starts with the ball at the midline.
• After 10 minutes, will we rotate teams.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students there will be an unequal number of teammates on offense and defense. You must decide which side is more important to have more teammates on.
  • Increase the number of courts based on class size. There should be no more than five students per team.
  • If not all students are participating, enforce a rule stating that teams cannot score unless each teammate has received a pass.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Demonstrate three different hand signals.
  • What hand signal do you think you would use most while being a referee and why?