Who Can Help On the Bench?

Rule/Policy Clarification

There are many reasons why the coaching staff can end up short handed on the bench and the question of who can step in and help out might need some clarification. Only people who have attended the Speak Out clinic can be involved on the bench with the teams. If you haven’t attended the clinic you cannot be on the bench.  Another related issue can occur if a person helping out draws a suspendable penalty before, during or after the game.  The liability for the penalty falls on the Head Coach and he must serve any suspension that results.