Warding Memo

A ward is not to be called on a player with 2 hands on his crosse.

A bull dodge, lowering the shoulder, could be considered unnecessary roughness if the official judges the contact was excessive or unnecessary.

A spear should be penalized with a minimum time of 2-minutes NR.

Lowering the helmet into the other player's helmet or body is a spear

Potential for ejection as with any check involving the head/neck if excessive or severe.

If the body contact is judged as legal, the offensive player shall not be called for a ward.

The contact is either legal, or it is unnecessary roughness.