iPad on the bench

[SE Minnestoa Re]

Minnesota just notified officials that an ipad on the bench is legal under the following circumstances.

Use of iPads or similar devices: Although not specifically covered in the rule book, iPads are allowed on the bench and may be used during the game, but only in a manner in which does not create a distinct advantage over the opponent. iPads may be used to take statistics (same as clipboards or computers); may be used for live stat programs that are now available; and may be used ways that a clipboard would be used (to diagram plays for example). iPads or any other device may not be used from the bench to take pictures or video. You are asked to check with coaches prior to the game to see if iPads will be in use and if so to then outline how they may be used. Inappropriate use of an iPad or other electronic device is a Bench Technical, charged to the head coach. You should not spend any more time monitoring this issue than what you currently do to monitor the use of cell phones or other electronic devices on the bench.