Scorebox

A page for everyone* to learn how to work the scorebox for regular games.

*L1 coaches are excluded from scorebox duties, they’re separately assigned to L1 team games.

Find Your Scorebox Shifts

Go to the Teams & Schedule page, “My scorebox shift” will appear on games where you have a shift. Or, scroll to the bottom of this page to see everything in one place.

If you want to trade shifts, ask your team first, since the website uses assignment logic based on your team’s game times. Then, use the locker-room listserv or social media group.

Scorebox Responsibilities

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ORANGE BOX OPENER: Board, Hockey Operations, 13 total

This person has the code to open the orange box. They deliver bags with med kits, pucks and scoresheets to each rink before each first game starts. They may also set up supplies in the rink for special occasions.

OB Opener Assignments:

Nov 4: Greta scorebox lead for 430 game
Nov 12: Tim scorebox lead for 430 game
Nov 19: Amanda captains 430 game
Dec 3: Matthew skates in 430 game
Dec 10: Gene coaches 430 game
Dec 17: Gabby skates in 430 game
Jan 7: Kriona skates in 430 game
Jan 21: Avery captains 430 game
Jan 28: Tim captains, Bront coaches 430 game
Feb 4: Matthew skates in 430 game
Feb 18: Zach captains 510 game*
Feb 25: Tim captains, Bront coaches 610 game*
Mar 10: Libs captains 430 game
Mar 17:Tim captains, Kriona coaches 430 game

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SCOREBOX LEAD: Board, Hockey Operations, Captains, Invited Volunteers, ~70 total

See below for assignments.

Each game has 1 Scorebox Lead with 4 responsibilities;

  1. Support staff to perform scorebox tasks (see staff tasks below)
  2. Report absences to make sure all shifts are covered.
  3. Support on-ice refs, captains, and players with off-ice tasks, for example;
    • Fetching subs and gear
    • Communicating with people around the rink
    • Navigating medical issues, (find someone to) perform concussion check, call an emergency contact, call an ambulance, etc.
    • As needed, contact Hockey Operations to share information and feedback
  4. (if last game) Return supplies to the orange box and lock it.

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SCOREBOX STAFF: All skaters that are not Coaches or Scorebox Leads, ~200 total

Each game has 3 Scorebox Staff who are responsible to perform basic tasks;

Warmup – 4 minutes

  1. As skaters take the ice, set scoreboard time to 4 minutes
  2. Drop pucks from the bag onto the ice
  3. Update scoresheet with sub names/numbers
  4. Start music (optional)
  5. Hold 3-4 good pucks for referees to use through the game.
  6. Collect remaining pucks back into the bag for the next game.

Game Time – 12 minute periods, 1 minute period breaks

  1. Set scoreboard time to 12 minutes.
  2. One person can track referee whistles to start/stop time on the scoreboard throughout the game. (this could be the same person doing music start/stop)
  3. Record Stats
    • For Goals and Assists, referees will say “#1 from #2 and #3”. This means #1 scored a goal, assisted by #2 and #3. On the scoresheet, #1 gets the goal, while #2 and #3 get an assist.
    • For Penalties, referees will say “1:30 for tripping, #4”. See below for how to set penalty time on the scoreboard.
    • For Saves, keep tally for each goalie, by each period.
      • A save is a shot that would have been a goal if the goalie had not been there to stop it.
      • You can use this utility on your smartphone or paper.
      • Stand up or sit on the bleachers to get a good view.
  4. Open and close the penalty box doors to let players in and out.
  5. (optional) Play music during warm ups, period breaks, and stoppages of play.
    • Note: Be mindful and kind. Loud and aggressive music can cause players added stress.
  6. (optional) Announce goals, assists, and penalties
    • If a microphone is set up, you may read their names aloud within ~1 minute of the event.
  7. To complete your shift, finalize the scoresheet.
    • Write in saves for each goalie.
    • Collect referees signatures.
    • Email a photo of the sheet to stats@madisongayhockey.org.

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Running the Scoreboard

Rink A Scoreboard

Set Up (from power off) 

  1. Turn the power on, located on the right side of the unit.
  2. Screen will ask “Do you want to start where you left off?”
    Answer: NO
  3. Screen will ask “Do you want to go to a bookmark?”
    Answer: YES, then Select #1 (3 face and enwall scoreboards)
  4. Enter model code number into operating control: 871
  5. Screen will ask “Do you want to operate wireless?”
    Answer: NO
  6. Screen will ask “Do you want to use a penalty time out?”
    Answer: NO
    This will allow you to freeze penalty time and run the clock during timeouts and between periods. You must press Penalty ON/OFF key to enable or disable this function.

Set Main Timer

  1. Press “Set”
  2. Press “Time”
  3. Enter
    • “0400” for warm ups
    • “1200” for periods, select the next numbered period.
    • “0100” for intermissions
    • “Period” will appear in read out, enter period number.

When setting time, if a mistake is made, press “NO” and cursor will move backwards.

Set Score

  1. Press “Home Score” or “Guest Score“
  2. Press # to display “0” or add to score. 

To correct a score, press “Set” then “Home Score” / “Guest Score“, then enter the desired number.

Set Penalty Time

  1. Press “Set”
  2. Press “Home Penalty” or “Guest Penalty”
  3. Enter “1:30”
  4. Enter player number. Single digit numbers must have a zero. Example: “05”
  5. Press “YES”

Clear a Penalty

  1. Press“Penalty Clear” 
  2. Press “Home Penalty” or “Guest Penalty“
  3. Press “YES”

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Rink B Scoreboard

Set Up (from power off)

  1. Turn the power on, located on the right side of the unit.
  2. Screen will ask “Do you want to start where you left off?”
    Answer: NO
  3. Screen will ask “Do you want to use an auto program?”
    Answer: NO
  4. Enter model code number displayed under read-out. 008-3261
  5. Screen will ask “Do you want to use shot clock?”
    Answer: NO
  6. Screen will ask “Do you want to use a penalty time out?”
    Answer: YES
    This will allow you to freeze penalty time and run the clock during timeouts and between periods. You must press Penalty ON/OFF key to enable or disable this function.

Set Main Timer

  1. Press “Set”
  2. Press “Time”
  3. Enter
    • “0400” for warm ups
    • “1200” for periods, select the next numbered period.
    • “0100” for intermissions

When setting time, if a mistake is made, press “NO” and cursor will move backwards.
“Period” will appear in read out, enter period number.

Set Score

  1. Press “Set”
  2. Press “Home” or “Guest” score (including ‘0’ at the beginning of the game)
  3. Enter number you want displayed. 

Set Penalty Time

  1. Press “Set”
  2. Press either Home or Guest Penalty key
  3. Enter “1:30”
  4. Enter player number. Single digit numbers must have a zero. Example: “05”
  5. Press “YES”

Clear a Penalty 

  1. Press appropriate Home or Guest penalty key
  2. Press “Penalty Clear”
  3. Press: “YES”

Scorebox Assignments

There are no games scheduled in the 2024-2025 season.

[scorebox documentation]