Northeast chapter #2 field hockey officials

2026 POINTS OF EMPHASIS https://nfhs.org/resources/sports/field-hockey-points-of-emphasis-2026 https://nfhs.org/resources/sports/field-hockey-points-of-emphasis-2026

2026 RULE CHANGES ARE: 1-6-1: The rule was modified to clarify that tooth and mouth protectors may not include non-functional or unsafe attachments.Rationale: The tooth and mouth protector is intended solely to protect the teeth, mouth, and lips. Attachments or components that do not serve this purpose, or that pose a safety risk, are not permitted.4-4-3: The rule was revised to limit substitutions prior to a penalty corner to goalkeeper safety situations. Substitution is permitted only for an ill, injured, suspended, or disqualified defending goalkeeper. That goalkeeper must be replaced by a properly equipped substitute goalkeeper.Rationale: Limiting substitutions prior to a penalty corner addresses safety concerns while preserving the integrity and continuity of the penalty corner procedure.10-3-3 PENALTIES: The rule was clarified to assign responsibility when an attacking player enters the circle early. For an offense of this rule by an attacker who enters the circle before the ball is played, the inserter shall be required to go beyond the center line.Rationale: Requiring the inserter to go beyond the center line provides a clear, consistent, and easily administered penalty, simplifies enforcement, and promotes proper positioning and discipline during penalty corner setup.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST INFO: Officials must remain highly vigilant and adhere strictly tothe NJSIAA conflict of interest policy when acceptingofficiating assignments. This is especially critical for officialswho also coach (in any capacity) the same sport they officiatein, as this may present an increased risk of perceived oractual conflicts. In Addition, any personal or professionalrelationship that creates even the appearance of a conflict ofinterest must be avoided.Do not accept any assignments if any of the following apply toyou: 1. You are currently employed in the school district. 2.You have been employed in the district within the past 10years. 3. You have a close relative who is employed in thedistrict. 4. You have a child attending any school within thedistrict. Please Note: The list above does not include allpotential conflicts.
2026 CHAPTER INFORMATION AUGUST 26 Interpretation/1st Business MeetingFH CHAPTER INTERPRETATION DATES:(if unable to attend ours AUGUST 26 INTERPRETATION/BUSINESS MEETING MEMBERS, must go to A DIFFERENT CHAPTERS INTERPRETATION MEETING PLUS ATTEND OUR Sept and Oct Business Meetings to be in "good standing" andmust email us to let us know!!! Use nechapter2nj@gmail.com) August 29 PLAY DAY SEPTEMBER 17 VIA ZOOM 2ND BUSINESS OCTOBER 13 VIA ZOOM 3RD BUSINESS **New/Existing Members go to Announcements/minutes for more info on Cadets, Play Day ***SEE LEFT BUTTONS AND INFO
REMINDER: Some schools are still choosing to utilize ZebraPay to pay their officials.  You still have access to ZebraWeb and ZebraPay using your login credentials from the past.  If you go to zebraweb.org and sign in, you can enter into the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association and access ZebraPay from there.You have your banking information already in ZebraPay so if a school is using our system to pay you, they would not have any issues doing so since you are set up already.New officials can do the same, just add an account
Northeast Chapter #2 Field Hockey Officials New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association heretofore known as 'NE#2 and NJSIAA The NE#2 Chapter comprises Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, 1/2 Morris, Passaic, 1/2 Somerset, Sussex and Union Counties Other state field hockey chapter contacts are: Shore area Judy-fhassignor@comcast.net, Northwest Cheri-shortwayc@gmail.com, Skylands-Sherry-spopowski@comcast.net Email NE#2 at: nechapter2nj@gmail.com

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