Chapter Memos

Season Dates

Practices start -11/25

Quick preseason / scrimmages 

games can begin 12/02

Cup games/conference playoffs (depending on league) end 02/17

State tournament starts 02/24 ends 03/10 

There will be an extra week of games from 02/17-02/24 due to later Thanksgiving and venue availability for later round state games.

A few things to remember as we start up:

Neck laceration rule - strictly enforced from game 1

Pre-season scrimmage DQ's do not count towards the state max/season, however if needed call it and report as normal.

Goalie MUST have separate flapper AND neck guard - NO Exceptions.

Cat eye mask can not be used under any circumstances 

Please refer to the USHA/NFHS/NCAA rules comparison sheet.

Major Differences:

Verbal abuse of official after game - DQ (player or coach)

Check from behind - Major if open ice, Major+misconduct OR DQ if into boards/goal

Boarding -Major, Major+misconduct or DQ 

It is the head coach’s responsibility to ensure that all players are  equipped properly and meet all NFHS rules as they pertain to uniforms  and other accessories.  Prior to the start of every NJSIAA event at all  levels, the official will ask the head coach “Are your players properly equipped and ready to play?”.  Once a coach answers yes, then he/she takes ownership of their team’s compliance with all rules and requirements.

Officials are instructed to  speak only to a coach if they see any violation of a rule regarding  uniforms or other accessories – they are not to speak to the  student-athlete.  It is the coach’s responsibility to notify the  student-athlete and assist them with remedying any violation.