Clock on the field

[LaxRef]

What do people do in your area regarding the timer at the end of periods. I was always told that we don't have them come onto the field anymore since it's a liability issue, but I still see some people do it. I don't mind if they move down the sideline so it's easier to hear them, but I don't want them on the field where they could get clocked or otherwise get in the way.

[Snake~eyes]

Haven't had any situations with no visible game clock. If we do then the officials keep the time on their own watch, and in these cases we are using a running clock.

But yes if I had to I wouldn't want them to come on the field because you're right it is a liability issue. basically I'd tell them to count down from the sideline.

[TheKOB]

Down here it varies on the ref. Usually they don't need to come on the field if the games already decided or the official can hear the timekeeper clearly.

[michaeldwilson]

I can usually hear the bench yelling more than the timekeeper. I listen for the horn to determine the exact moment play stops.

Mike