Referees Program
ALLIANCE Hockey Officiating Program - Overview
Certification at all levels, except Level 1, is a two-part process involving clinical and practical assessment. From the point of view of the clinic, the official must attend all sessions and must obtain the minimum mark on the examination.
Once certified, it is essential than an official continue to update and be completely familiar with new rule enterpretations and officiating techniques. To maintain one`s present level of certification, an individual must attend a full Hockey Canada officiating program clinic and write a national examination every year with appropriate passing mark.
An individual must be at least 16 years of age to be certified at Level II or higher.
An individual will not be eligible to advance more than one level of the Hockey Canada officiating program per season, except for Levels I and II.
Click here for more information on the Hockey Canada Officiating Program.
New Officials - How to Get Started
Individuals interested in getting started in the Referee Program should contact their local Referee Association for information on becoming a referee in their centre. Clinics specifically designed for New Officials are scheduled by the local Referee Associations in October on an annual basis. Once you become registered with your local Referee Association, they will send you to a new referee clinic.
Recertification
ALLIANCE Hockey registered Officials will receive a recertifiation package via post mail annually. It is the Official`s responsibility to register for a recertification clinic regardless of receipt of the recertification package.
The packages include information relating to recertification clinics, registration, crossovers and general officiating in the ALLIANCE.
Any Official who submitted a valid Police Record Check during the 2009-2010 season will be required to complete a Criminal Offense Declaration Form at their recertification clinic. The form is used to indicate whether or not changes have occurred since their original PRC was submitted. All Crossover Officials will need to complete the Criminal Offense Declaration form as well, indicating which Member Partner they originally submitted their PRC to. If you have moved or are planning to move please ensure that the ALLIANCE Hockey Office ( referee@alliancehockey.com) has received record of your updated information. Crossover Registration
ALLIANCE Hockey has once again agreed to recognize attendance at any OHF Sanctioned Recertification Clinic. If you choose to register for clinic attendance with an OHF Division other than the ALLIANCE, request a "Crossover Form" at the clinic you attend - this is YOUR responsibility. This form confirms your successful recertification and is required to crossover to the ALLIANCE. Forward the completed "Crossover Form", along with payment, your Criminal Offense Declaration Form (see above) and the ALLIANCE Hockey Registration Form to the ALLIANCE Hockey Office upon completion of your clinic. (On-line registration and payment for crossovers is not available) Crossovers to the ALLIANCE will not be accepted unless all the paperwork is submitted along with the appropriate payment.
Please do not send money or a registration to the ALLIANCE to crossover to another OHF Member Partner (i.e. crossover to the OMHA, OWHA, etc.). You must send this directly to the other Member Partner upon completion of your ALLIANCE Hockey Certification Clinic.
The crossover fee for officials is Fifty-Two Dollars ($52.00), provided that the crossover registration is received prior to November 1, 2010. After November 1, 2010, the crossover fee will be increased to Eighty Dollars ($80.00).
After November 1, 2010, any ALLIANCE Hockey Official who has not attended a Recertification Clinic and/or registered with the ALLIANCE is not eligible to officiate any ALLIANCE Hockey sanctioned game(s) until such time as the Official has registered with the ALLIANCE and provided proof of recertification. Also, candidates for ALLIANCE Hockey Playdowns and OHF Championships will be selected from those referees who are registered prior to November 1, 2010.
ALLIANCE HOCKEY POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR POLICE RECORD CHECKS
ALLIANCE Hockey is a Member Partner of the Ontario Hockey Federation. In conjunction with the OHF Risk Management Policies, ALLIANCE Hockey was mandated to provide a Policy and Procedures for Police Record Checks.
All officials, supervisors and instructors who are 18 years of age or older (as of September 1, 2010) are required to submit a current Police Record Check in order to officiate, supervise or instruct. Once the individual has been cleared, a Police Record Check will be required every 4 years. Police Record Checks should not be more than 4 months old when submitted.
Guidelines:
- Obtain a Police Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening)
- Place the Police Record Check in a sealed envelope
- Write your "name" and "Police Record Check" on the envelope
- Deliver envelope to your Certification / Recertification Clinic Administrator
On average, it takes four to six weeks to have a Police Record Check completed through your local Police Service.
Officiating Bulletins:
Goaltender Equipment Rule Change Effective for the 2009-2010 Season
The new rules are in effect for Representative and Minor Development Hockey for the upcoming season. The new Hockey Canada guidelines pertaining to the Goaltender Equipment Rule Change will not apply to any ALLIANCE Hockey House League and House League Select participants.
!! Consumer Product Recalls - RBK and CCM Hockey Helmets !!
Health Canada has issued recalls on certain RBK and CCM hockey helmets. Click here to visit the official Health Canada website for further additional important information!
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