The coach certification is based on the NFHS Coach Certification course which can be found via the links provided and following the Fundamentals of Coaching - CA references at http://nfhslearn.com/StatePricingRegs.aspx and http://nfhslearn.com/CourseDetail.aspx?courseID=1000. The cost is $52. When you've completed the course [approx. 4-6 hours], be sure to click on View Certificate and then Save As the certificate to your drive (PDF). Then, email us with your NFHS certificate of completion (PDF as an attachment) when you've finished. We will then log the certification ID# and completion date into the League's records. You only have to take this test once! Please forward your completed NFHS Coach Certification at your earliest opportunity to: sduffner@yardhouse.com and ihfhockey@gmail.com.

Bench Management

A reminder that only rostered coaches are eligible to be on the bench for any IHF game. Increasing instances of alumni players, parents and others present a number of concerns and can not be tolerated. Teams who need an assistant coach should prepare a completed Coaches Code of Conduct, add them to their roster and resubmit the roster to the League. Teams needing temporary adult assistance on the bench must present a completed Coaches Code of Conduct for that individual before the game and then maintain same in the Team Binder. A photographer/videographer must first obtain permission from the League Representative and present a completed Liability Waiver before entering the rink surface for a game. Any person on the bench under the age of 18 must wear a helmet. Players who are serving suspensions are not allowed on the rink surface during an IHF game.

Rescheduling

SECTION II. GAME MANAGEMENT
17.Forfeit Policy. If a team fails to show for a game or does not have a sufficient number of players in accordance with Section II, Rule 6 above, the game will be cancelled and declared a forfeit. The team that failed to show will be charged with a loss and a score of 0 – 0 recorded. The team that showed up will be credited with a win and for the purpose of standings awarded 2 points for the win while the forfeiting team will be awarded 0 points. In lieu of a forfeit, games may be rescheduled subject to the sole discretion of the Board and all of the following conditions:
a. Minimum 72 Hour written request to reschedule in advance of game day via email by the Team Manager to the Board at ihf.directors@gmail.com
b. Request must provide good cause and explanation of extenuating circumstances; and
c. Rink availability.
Requests for Reschedule should clearly set forth the cause and extenuating circumstances, the game date and opposing team to be played. The Board will respond accordingly.

In the event of an altercation or incident, whether on or off the rink, the head coach should immediately file a report of same with the League by email. It is strongly suggested that coaches also sign/initial the score sheet to acknowledge the official game report as well as to request a copy of the Incident Report from the rink manager before leaving that facility. The Board's disciplinary actions for an incident will be routinely reported to the respective coaches. Afterwards, it is the responsibility of the coach to confirm that a player(s) have indeed served the prescribed discipline. It is also requested that the player(s)' name be scratched from the score sheet (strike through) and noted ("suspended") so as to alert the scorekeeper and to make a part of that game's record.

See you back at the rinks next week!

Regards,
IHF Board of Directors

IHF (Interscholastic Hockey Federation) High School Roller Hockey
www.IHF-HOCKEY.org | ihfhockey@gmail.com | ihf.directors@gmail.com

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