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REMHA Officials Section

Information for Referees & Timekeepers

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Message from the Referee-In-Chief
Aug 31st, 2010

WELCOME everyone, to the River East Minor Hockey Association – Officials Website. I want to strongly encourage all males and females living in River East area, to become involved in Officials program. It involves people who love the game of Ice Hockey and can be both challenging and exciting. It can be a part-time after school job, a means for physical & mental fitness; a way to stay involved in the game; and/or a way to give back to help kids in the community.

Referees must be a minimum of 13 years old in 2010 calendar year. They must attend a one day certification clinic (8 hrs). Level I referees are usually from 13 yrs old to 16 years old. We also have a 3 hour classroom session in January for first year officials. We arrange for an experienced referee (mentor) to be with them in their first few games. The only extra equipment (you already have shin pads, jock/jill, & skates) a ref requires is a black helmet with half visor, whistle, dark sweats/pants, and a referee jersey. It also should be noted that if an official shows dedication and responsibility of the program, River East Minor reimburses the clinic fee (approx $45) back to the official at end of hockey season. Level I officials start refereeing 7 & 8 yr old games.

Once a boy or girl is 16 yrs of age, he or she may be advanced to Level II and once they are 17 yrs old they can advance to Level III as long as they were certified at Level II for one complete year. An Adult that desires to start officiating will usually start at Level II certification and start working 12 yrs old and under games. Once proper skill level is required, anyone will move up to older aged hockey games. For more information on Referee Levels please refer to Hockey Manitoba website: hockeymanitoba.mb.ca.
 

New Things for 2010-2011
Aug 31st, 2010

Firstly, Mr. Bob Vanstone has agreed to become the Game assignor for referees & Timekeepers. Bob will look after all referees and Timekeepers for games involving players from ages 8A1, 9A1, 9A2, 9A3 etcetera through to 20 years old Juvenile category. Bob has many years of experience and is the instructor for Timekeepers program.

Secondly, Mr. Kevin Smith, who is 3rd Vice President of River East Minor Hockey Association, and in charge of the “7&8 House League”, has agreed to assign referees & timekeepers for the 7&8 year old league. Kevin is an active referee who brings experience and dedication to the House league program.

Thirdly, Winnipeg Minor Hockey Association has agreed to a “Pay Raise” for all referees and timekeepers. The exact amounts will be published shortly. This pay raise should help us retain officials and not lose them to higher paying part time jobs.

Registration for Referee Recertification Clinics is ON-LINE again this year. Refer to Hockey Manitoba website: hockeymanitoba.mb.ca.

Click on “Officials” & drop down box will have “Clinic Dates”. Click on clinic dates & just follow the instructions and everyone should be able to register.

Hockey Manitoba advised that referee Online registration should be available around mid-September 2010.

It should be noted that Hockey Manitoba is having “Senior Level III Recertification clinics” at Sports Manitoba building at 145 Pacific Avenue. This is for senior experienced referees. All new first year Level III must attend an 8 hour clinic.

Remember, first come, first registered. Each clinic is only allowed 30 participants and will be taken off screen when full.

Note – On Hockey Manitoba website, it states that there is a $25 Administration fee for anyone not registering Online. There is also a $25 fee for anyone changing clinic dates.

**RIVER EAST WILL BE HOSTING A LEVEL I AND A LEVEL II CLINIC **

Level II clinic – Sunday – October 17th, 2010 – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Location – Gateway Arena – Red Rink- 2nd floor Classroom

Level I clinic - Sunday – October 24th, 2010 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Location – Gateway Arena – Red Rink – 2nd floor Classroom
 

Information for Timekeepers
Aug 31st, 2010

Timekeepers must be a minimum of 12 years old in 2010 and must attend a Timekeepers clinic. Winnipeg Minor Hockey Association conducts clinics throughout the city of Winnipeg. The times and dates for all clinics have not be published as yet however I will update this website when properly informed. A new timekeeper will attend a clinic and then a mentor will be with them for their first few games. Timekeepers will be paid the same time as referees. River East is hosting the following Timekeeper clinics at Terry Sawchuk Arena, in Boardroom on 2nd floor.

Level II Timekeeper Clinic – Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 – 7 PM
Level I Timekeeper Clinic - Wednesday, October 5th, 2010 – 7 PM

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REMHA is running Overspeed, Conditioning, Development and hitting Camps in 2010.

Power Camp Applications are available here.

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