The Yellowknife Referees Association will be holding clinics on the following days:

The clinics for 2009/10 are as follows:

October 25, Sunday – Open Clinic Time: 9-5 pm

Location: Room 230 St. Pats

The senior clinic on Oct 10 is intended for those individuals that have 2 or more years of officiating experience.

The other two clinics will over all the basic information for new and junior officials. 

If you are a junior official and are unable to attend the junior clinic, please contact Greg for further information.

There is no need to pre-register for any of the above clinics.
The Referee Association AGM will be held after all clinics have been completed.

If you have any questions please contact:
Greg Cameron
greginnwt@yahoo.com
W 669-3609
Cell 446-1279
H 766-3366

On-ice officials are fundamental to the success of Associations programs. However, they are often is short supply. Before becoming an on-ice official, one must:

• Meet the Association standards for on-ice officials.

• Be certified by Hockey Canada (a one-day training session).

• Have an official jersey (plus other recommended equipment).

The Association encourages all persons (youth or adult) who are interested in becoming an on-ice official to contact the Referee-in-Chief (see Contacts). The Referee-in-Chief will assist you to:

• Become certified.

• Obtain the appropriate equipment and uniform.

• Become familiar with the on-ice official scheduling system.

Official Rules

The Hockey Canada official rules can be accessed at www.hockeycanada.ca. Follow the links below:
• Minor hockey
• Officiating Program
• Hockey Canada Rule Book

Rule Emphasis for 2007/08

The Hockey Canada rule emphasis for the current year may be viewed at www.hockeycanada.ca.

Score Clock Instructions

The instructions for running the hockey score clocks are the same for all of the arenas.