1. The obligations of referees are governed by the ICE Hockey League in cooperation with the ÖEHV.

  2. The referee team for each ICE Hockey League season is to be nominated by the ICE Hockey League Officiating Directorate prior to the start of the season.

  3. Referees are to be nominated by the ICE Hockey League responsible referent.

  4. The rules of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) shall apply in this context in its relevant version, with eventual additions by the ICE Hockey League