GRASSROOTS TASK TEAM

• With their partners; officials will be responsible for administering the rules of the game to ensure it is played in a fair and safe manner for all participants
• Understand basic rules and procedures
• Confidence in managing a game and developing as an official
• Get an opportunity to make some money
• Have fun and want to come back the following year

• Combination of classroom/virtual, on-ice session and in game coaching
• Focus on gaining experience and development opportunities
• Learn by doing
• Assigned enough games to enjoy officiating

• Understanding their role as an official in 2-Official and Modified 3-Official systems (Possibly 4-Official System in some centres)
• Understanding of the rules and procedures for the appropriate roles and levels of hockey.
• Understand positioning and hustle to get in the right position.
• Understanding linespersons calls and procedures
• Understand referee procedures, penalty selection and time penalties.
• Gain confidence in their role.

• Local Minor Hockey Association (Assignor/Local RIC/Experienced Officials)
• Grassroots Official Coaches and On-Ice Mentors
• Grassroots Officiating Committee
• Officiating Development Program