HRLax Boys HS Timekeeper Quiz

1. All penalties that occur during a score differential situation will be running time. In this situation running penalty time begins with the next whistle resuming play.

True

False

For existing penalties, when the game clock is running, so should the penalty clock be running. If the clock is already on running-time and a penalty occurs, the penalty time doesn't start until the official blows the whistle to resume play.

Explanation

For existing penalties, when the game clock is running, so should the penalty clock be running. If the clock is already on running-time and a penalty occurs, the penalty time doesn't start until the official blows the whistle to resume play.

2. The table crew must notify the closest official when a player or coach has fouled out (disqualified) and/or is ejected based on penalties.

True

False

True, Notify the officials when the penalty is being reported or as soon as possible during the next dead ball,

Explanation

True, Notify the officials when the penalty is being reported or as soon as possible during the next dead ball,

3. When are releasable penalties released?

Upon penalty time expiration or when the opponent team scores (whichever is first).

Upon penalty time expiration or when the penalized player’s team scores (whichever is first).

Releasable penalties serve full time, or until the player's opponent scores a goal, whichever is first.

Explanation

Releasable penalties serve full time, or until the player's opponent scores a goal, whichever is first.

4. In the 4th quarter, also notify officials @2:10 and 2:00 minutes remaining, countdown loudly from 10 and sound an air horn at zero.

True

False

Certain rules apply only when two minutes are left in the game. The officials need to be warned that the two-minute mark is close and then notified at two-minutes.

Explanation

Certain rules apply only when two minutes are left in the game. The officials need to be warned that the two-minute mark is close and then notified at two-minutes.

5.

When a penalty is expiring, the timekeeper notifies coach and player at 10 seconds remaining and then counts down loudly from 5 seconds and yells "released" at zero.

True

False

When multiple players are in the penalty box, be sure to first say "(team) number (#) this is your count, you have 10 seconds"

Explanation

When multiple players are in the penalty box, be sure to first say "(team) number (#) this is your count, you have 10 seconds"

6. The In-Home is already in box serving a team penalty and there is another team penalty – who serves the additional penalty?

Head Coach

First defenseman on the roster

Next player listed at attack on the roster after the In-Home

Coaches don't serve their own penalties, the in-home serves for them. The in-home must be the first-listed starting attack. Any additional team penalties must also be served by a starting attackman, so the next one on the roster serves the additional team penalty.

Explanation

Coaches don't serve their own penalties, the in-home serves for them. The in-home must be the first-listed starting attack. Any additional team penalties must also be served by a starting attackman, so the next one on the roster serves the additional team penalty.

7. If a player leaves early from a penalty, at the next DEAD ball sound the horn twice

True

False

Do NOT stop the game or sound the horn during live play. Note with others at the Table which team had possession when the player stepped on the field. At the next whistle to stop play, sound the horn twice to get the officials attention. Let them know the player entered the field before being released, the number of the player, time remaining on penalty, and which team had possession when he stepped on the field.

Explanation

Do NOT stop the game or sound the horn during live play. Note with others at the Table which team had possession when the player stepped on the field. At the next whistle to stop play, sound the horn twice to get the officials attention. Let them know the player entered the field before being released, the number of the player, time remaining on penalty, and which team had possession when he stepped on the field.

8. In all quarters, timekeeper shall notify the nearest official 20 seconds before the end of quarter, countdown loudly from 10 and sound an air horn at zero.

True

False

The Timer Reference Chart is a quick one-page guide as can be found on the Time/Score/Stats page under the High School tab at HRLax.com.

Explanation

The Timer Reference Chart is a quick one-page guide as can be found on the Time/Score/Stats page under the High School tab at HRLax.com.

9. Any player who accumulates five minutes of personal fouls shall be disqualified from the game.

True

False

True. Only personal fouls count toward the total. Time spent serving technical fouls does not count toward the total.

Explanation

True. Only personal fouls count toward the total. Time spent serving technical fouls does not count toward the total.

10. When are non-releasable penalties released?

Upon penalty time expiration

When either team scores a goal

When the opponent team scores a goal

Non-releasable penalties always run the full time. Goals scored by either team have no effect.

Explanation

Non-releasable penalties always run the full time. Goals scored by either team have no effect.

11. Unexpired penalties do not carry over to next quarter or overtime.

True

False

Time remaining on a penalty at the end of the quarter carries over to the beginning of the next quarter

Explanation

Time remaining on a penalty at the end of the quarter carries over to the beginning of the next quarter

12.

In what order is penalty time served when they are reported in the same dead ball?

In the order described by their severity, longest penalty first

Non-releasable penalties are served first

In the order in which they occur on the field

Releasable penalties are served first

All non-releasable penalty time is served first. Goals by the opponent during that time have no effect on the time served.

Explanation

All non-releasable penalty time is served first. Goals by the opponent during that time have no effect on the time served.

13. A player receives three penalties: a hold (technical, 30sec), then a slash (1 min), and then a trip (1 min), all releasable. At 20 seconds the other team scores, which penalties are released?

All releasable penalties being served

Only the first penalty if the individual is serving multiple releasable penalties

Once a player has started serving releasable penalty time, all releasable penalties are released if the opponent scores a goal.

Explanation

Once a player has started serving releasable penalty time, all releasable penalties are released if the opponent scores a goal.

14. There are three players from one team in penalty box. A fourth player from their team hasn't begun serving his penalty time and the opponent team scores goal. All of their penalties are releasable.

Because all four penalties are releasable, then all four players are released

Only those players in the penalty box who have started serving their releasable penalty time are released.

Since there are multiple players with penalties, all common time is non-releasable.

Only players who have started serving their releasable penalty time are released when the opponent scores. The fourth player would then enter the penalty area and begin to serve his time. However, while the player must still serve his time, the team's releasable penalties are all released so his team will go back to full-strength of 10-players on the field (he just won't be one of them until he serves his time or the opponent scores again).

Explanation

Only players who have started serving their releasable penalty time are released when the opponent scores. The fourth player would then enter the penalty area and begin to serve his time. However, while the player must still serve his time, the team's releasable penalties are all released so his team will go back to full-strength of 10-players on the field (he just won't be one of them until he serves his time or the opponent scores again).

15. Rule 3.1.2, the point-differential rule, also referred to as the mercy rule, means that the game time will be kept on a running-clock when the following situation occurs:

The point differential reaches 10 goals at any time.

The point differential reaches 12 goals at any time

The point differential reaches 10 goals in the second half only.

The point differential reaches 12 goals in the second half only.

In the second half only, the clock is stopped at the goal that puts one team 12 points ahead and once the whistle resumes play, the clock goes to running time.

Explanation

In the second half only, the clock is stopped at the goal that puts one team 12 points ahead and once the whistle resumes play, the clock goes to running time.

16. When may a coach ask for a horn? (choose all that apply)

On an end-line out of bounds for a substitution

On a side-line out of bounds for a substitution

During live play

When the officials have both hands raised

When there is a dead ball and coach asks for a count of long crosses

Single horn blasts are only sounded when the clock runs out to signal the end of a period. As of 2013 coaches do not ask for horns for substitutions. Coaches may only ask for a double horn to ask a question of the officials (e.g. request count of long crosses) during a dead ball.

Explanation

Single horn blasts are only sounded when the clock runs out to signal the end of a period. As of 2013 coaches do not ask for horns for substitutions. Coaches may only ask for a double horn to ask a question of the officials (e.g. request count of long crosses) during a dead ball.

17. What do you do if a 4th player from team who already has 3 players serving penalties is called for a time serving penalty?

Player is disqualified

Player waits behind the table until a spot opens up in the penalty area and he can begin serving his time.

Player stays in the game until one of the other penalties is released

He must remain out of the game until he has served his penalty time, but the team will replace him on the field so that they are no more than three men short. Each team must be able to keep a minimum of seven (7) players on the field in order for the game to continue.(NFHS rule 2.1.3)

Explanation

He must remain out of the game until he has served his penalty time, but the team will replace him on the field so that they are no more than three men short. Each team must be able to keep a minimum of seven (7) players on the field in order for the game to continue.(NFHS rule 2.1.3)

18. A player who accumulates five minutes of personal fouls is reported to the league and serves an additional one game suspension.

True

False

"Fouling out" due to 5-minutes of personal foul time is different from an ejection. The player will serve their penalty and then sit on the bench the rest of the game. There is no reason to report it to the league and there are no consequences beyond that game.

Explanation

"Fouling out" due to 5-minutes of personal foul time is different from an ejection. The player will serve their penalty and then sit on the bench the rest of the game. There is no reason to report it to the league and there are no consequences beyond that game.

19. No more than three players per team are allowed in the penalty box at one time.

True

False

Only three players from one team are allowed in the penalty box at a time and the team will not play with fewer than 7 players on the field, regardless of how many players are out of the game for penalties at one time.

Explanation

Only three players from one team are allowed in the penalty box at a time and the team will not play with fewer than 7 players on the field, regardless of how many players are out of the game for penalties at one time.

20. For a player or coach who receives two non-releasable unsportsmanlike penalties in a game, the result is a 3:00 non-releasable and then, ejection.

True

False

The unsportsmanlike penalties must both be non-releasable. Releasable unsportsmanlike penalties, such as repeatedly committing the same technical foul, do not count toward the total.

Explanation

The unsportsmanlike penalties must both be non-releasable. Releasable unsportsmanlike penalties, such as repeatedly committing the same technical foul, do not count toward the total.

21. When may a penalized player be substituted in the box by another player?

5 seconds remaining

20 seconds remaining

10 seconds remaining

Make sure the coach and the player know that 10 seconds is remaining in the penalty so the coach can get a sub ready if needed. If the player is subbed at 5 seconds or less remaining, the subbing player replaces the penalized player and waits in the box until released.

Explanation

Make sure the coach and the player know that 10 seconds is remaining in the penalty so the coach can get a sub ready if needed. If the player is subbed at 5 seconds or less remaining, the subbing player replaces the penalized player and waits in the box until released.

22. When the clock goes to running-time, when is the clock stopped? (choose all that apply)

Never

Team time-out

Official's Time out

Injury time-out

When a goal is scored that drops the score differential to below 12 points

In the second half only, any time the score differential reaches 12 goals or more, the clock will only be stopped for a team time-out, official’s time-out or an injury time-out. Should the score differential be reduced to fewer than 12 goals, then normal play will resume.

Explanation

In the second half only, any time the score differential reaches 12 goals or more, the clock will only be stopped for a team time-out, official’s time-out or an injury time-out. Should the score differential be reduced to fewer than 12 goals, then normal play will resume.

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23. If the game clock malfunctions during live-ball play sound the horn immediately to notify the officials.

True

False

Do NOT sound the horn during live play. Use a back-up timing piece (e.g. a stopwatch, watch with timer, a phone-app) or count in your head until the whistle blows to stop play. THEN write down the game time, sound a double-horn blast and notify the officials.

Explanation

Do NOT sound the horn during live play. Use a back-up timing piece (e.g. a stopwatch, watch with timer, a phone-app) or count in your head until the whistle blows to stop play. THEN write down the game time, sound a double-horn blast and notify the officials.

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