By Hockey Saskatchewan

REGINA, Sask. – Twenty Officials have been selected by Hockey Saskatchewan for the Sask First Male Under-18 Tournament. The event will take place in Regina, Sask., from April 15-17, 2022, at the Co-operators Centre.

“This program has proven to be a feeder system for our Saskatchewan Officiating Development Leagues and is a great opportunity to help the Officials with their development and see how they match up with their peers,” says Trent Cey, Manager of Officiating Development with Hockey Saskatchewan.

OFFICIALS SELECTED FOR THE TOURNAMENT

The chosen Officials’ schedule includes information and classroom sessions, a State the Referee’s Decision practice exam, video review, an on-ice power skating and testing, off-ice fitness testing and four to five games. They will be officiating games and be supervised and evaluated with the aid of SODM Official Coaches and experienced Officials.

“This tournament is a great way to gauge the Officials’ progress from the Sask First Male U15 Regional Camps that were held back in December and help to push them and provide opportunities at the next levels,” says Cey.

For more information on the Hockey Saskatchewan Officiating Program, visit https://hockeysask.ca/officials/resources.

ABOUT SASK FIRST

The Sask First Program was introduced by Hockey Saskatchewan in 1988 and since that time the program has brought great pride and accomplishment within our province. The Sask First Program was designed to provide a better understanding of the game as well as to promote the development of quality players, coaches, trainers, and officials. The participants are enriched as individuals and can achieve self-satisfaction and enjoyment as part of the hockey community.

For more information on Hockey Saskatchewan and the Sask First program, please visit www.hockeysask.ca, or follow through social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.