WelcomeMcKnightOfficials!

Agenda• McKnight Referee Philosophy• Start-up Information Required• Game Assignment Guidelines

– Availability– Assignment Acceptance– Turnbacks– Performance-Based Scheduling

• McKnight Referee Web Page• Goalline Scheduling Tool• Referee Development & Responsibilities• Social Media

McKnight Referee Philosophy

• Respect/Fairplay– Bench/Player Communication is a REQUIREMENT

• You are NEVER too important to talk to a coach – just manage the interaction – brief!

– NEVER CARRY A GRUDGE TO YOUR GAME – Clean Slate!!

• Professional & Hard-working– This is a JOB and you are representing McKnight – Be Proud – We ARE an ELITE team!

• Consistency– Call the 3rd Period the same way as the first!

• Do the right call(thing) even if unpopular– Being consistent will help here!

• Making a mistake is ok (if you learn from it)– Being a referee is a continual exercise of learning and development

Start-up Information Required

• Clinics– Registration Receipt– Graduation Document - Ref #s, Marks

• Proof of Insurance– Existing player (Rec, Girls, Minor Hockey – Hockey Canada)– Officiating only – Clinic receipt should show insurance payment

• Outside Officiating Arrangements– CZRC– Other Associations– Impact on Game Assignment in McKnight

Game Assignment

Availability• It is critical that availability be updated regularly.• Scheduling will occur in 1 month intervals.• Availability for all officials will be required to be up to date as of the 20th day of the month for the next

month. NOTE: CZRC requires availability for the next month by the 10th of the current month!• The objective will be to have the schedule for the first two weeks of the next month out for confirmation in

order to have accepted ice times prior to the start of the next month. Scheduling of the remainder of the month is to be completed as soon as possible thereafter.

Assignment Acceptance• Assignments must be checked at least once daily.• Assignments, which have been made available for 24hrs without acceptance, will be subject to

reassignment.• Assignments are made based on availability, as set by each official. By setting availability, each official

accepts the responsibility for fulfilling the obligation of assignments made to that availability. If failure to acknowledge assignments is identified as an issue, it will affect the number of games offered to the affected officials.

Game Assignment - Continued

TurnbacksAccepted games unable to be worked must be turned back to the referee coordinator A.S.A.P.The official is responsible to ensure that confirmation is received from the coordinator when games are turned back or disciplinary action may follow.Leaving a voice message does not constitute reporting a turnback to the coordinator.

Turnback Penalty Schedule:

24Hrs ($0) 3Days ($2) After Day 4 ($5) Within 48Hrs ($7 + Discipline)• Assignments turned back within the first 24hrs - no turnback fee assessed.• Up to 3 days after assignments are distributed - $2.00 fee per turnback• After the 4-day grace period - $5.00 fee per turnback.• Within 48 hours of game time - fee of $7.00 along with the potential of further disciplinary action (a fine

equal to the game fee!).

• Trading games is not permitted. Once accepted, each official is expected to fulfill the assignment accepted.• If the official having the game assigned to him originally does not obtain confirmation of turnback from

the coordinator, that official is still responsible to work the game.

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Game Assignment - Continued

Arrival at Games

30 Mins (on time!) 20 Mins – LATE! (-$5) No Show (-$10)Call Coordinator for replacement!!

• Arrive at the arena 30 minutes prior to game time. (the time you walk in the dressing room!)• Less than 20 minutes prior to game time - $5 fine.• No-shows - $10 fine (not paid for game)• Disciplinary action will be taken for a pattern of being late or not showing up.

Officials on-site must call Coordinator at 20 minute mark if ANY official not presentFailure to call coordinator for late and no-show officials will result in penalties to officials in attendance.Performance-based Game Assignment

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Game Assignment - Continued

Performance-based Scheduling• Game assignor tracks all game assignment issues:

– Declines (games assigned based on availability but rejected)– Pullbacks (games not accepted in a timely manner)– Lates (will have teams checking officials present!)– Absences (no-shows)

• Counters are used to prioritize the officials’ availability for following ice slots.• To get the maximum possible games, avoid lates, absences, declines, and pullbacks!

“The assessing of penalties of any form are a last resort.Want to encourage the performance and attendance normally associated with job duties.”

Tournaments, Exhibitions, Esso Minor Hockey Week, and Playoff Games• Assignment to games other than Seeding Round and Regular Season games will be done with

consideration given to officials who have been reliable, consistent, and professional in their duties.• Seeding Round and Regular Season games will be scheduled in as even and fair a manner as game and

official availabilities facilitate.

Program Operation

• Site Login• Assignor Screens (Availability, Assignment)• Referee Control Screens

– Account Settings– Setting Availability– Setting Rink Preferences– Assignment Review and Confirmation– Payroll Reports– Notification - email

Program Operation

Goalline Tool Demo

http://mhar.goalline.ca

Referee Development & Responsibilities• Referee Conduct and Presentation

– Condition of clothing – NO RAGGED OR HOLY CLOTHES ITEMS!– ON TIME – Dress immediately and spend time preparing or reviewing rules– Bench and Player Management – RESPECTFUL OPEN COMMUNICATION

- Stress/Conflict Management– NO TOE UP or Leaning on the boards!! Professionalism is REQUIRED

• Mentors– Roles, Responsibilities, Expectations

• Referee Evaluations• Questions / Clarifications• Game Attendance

• Responsibilities– Incident Reporting – REPORT ALL Incidents of Abuse to R.I.C (Stuart and/or Ian)– Report Writing (W5 + H) – know who gets what!

(KEEP GAME SHEET FOR MATCH ON OFFICIAL!)

CHOMP ProgramResponsibilities of the Mentoree

• A Mentoree is someone who has the desire, commitment and initiative to expand and develop his/her expertise and career goals by listening to, learning from and working with a trusted adviser and counselor.

• The Mentoree's responsibilities may include: • Dedication toward improving current knowledge and competency level. • Assessing his/her individual needs and current abilities. • Constructing a personal Officiating Development Plan. • Taking initiative in his or her development. • Actively participating in the mentoring relationship. • Taking full advantage of the training and assistance offered. • Willingness to accept and follow through on the Mentor's advice. • Respecting the rules of confidentiality. • Developing and utilizing the skills of ethical and professional conduct.

“ The mediocre teacher tellsThe good teacher explains

The superior teacher demonstratesThe great teacher inspires.” William Ward

PERSONAL OFFICIATINGDEVELOPMENT PLAN

Name: _________________________________ Season: ______________________# of years you have previously officiated: ____________________ Current level: ____Highest level officiated as Referee: _______________ Linesmen: ________________What do you consider your officiating strengths? ______________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________What areas of officiating do you know you need to work on? _____________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________OFFICIATING ASPIRATIONS (What’s Next?)Short Term Goal(s): _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________Long Term Goal(s): _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ If you have any questions or concerns, please call or email me. Sincerely,Stuart HillReferee in Chief, McKnight Hockey Associatione-mail: referee@mcknighthockey.comphone: 403.680.6878

Social Media• ON CALL LIST

Facebook• referee@mcknighthockey.com• Group: “McKnight Referees”

– Mentor Squad – Moderators– Events, Notices, Topic Discussions, Experiences, Documents– Questions / Clarifications

Twitter• @McknightReferees• Quick-Hit Status Updates• Notices/Events

On-Ice Session

On-ice SessionReview of the Basics• Positioning (Lines and Head Ref) – Ian / Stuart

– Review 3-man vs 2-man– New refs will start with lines-only in 3-man– Working with new refs – feedback and encouragement

• Bump and Pivot review - Kevin• "Working the Blue" - big issue has been distance from the blue - Kevin• Penalty Procedure - Ian

– Crisp Signals - Projection (drill for signals - Ian)• Signal knowledge• See yourself in the glass

• icing procedure - Kevin• Faceoff procedures – Line Change (5+5+5) - Stuart• Position + Situation responsibilities - Brad

– Post whistle (linesman + Ref) 2/3man– Puck Retrieval (goals, Icing, Offside, Penalty)– Player escort (goals, penalty) – Head and Tail of the Dragon– Scrums

• Bench Management & Relationship with Coaches – Stuart/Ian– bench questions/interaction

• Post game: - Brad– Handshakes– team exit