Referees
 
The 2017/2018 hockey season is approaching quickly.   Every year we look to add new officials to our Association.

Officiating gives you a whole new perspective on hockey.  Whatever your goals, the officiating program has something to offer you:
·  Great way to stay involved in the game after ending a playing/coaching career
·  Excellent way to get extra exercise or stay active in the winter months
·  A fun part-time job that offers advancement opportunities – A great alternative to working in retail or fast food
·  A great hobby which allows you to meet new friends, see different towns, and see some great hockey first-hand
The age that we start to look at accepting officials is 14 years old. The job as an official can be very demanding and a high level of maturity is needed. Newer and entry level officials will start off doing house league novice and atom games. The majority of these games are Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Officiating also requires a high level of commitment. There are many persons counting on you show up, know your rules and act professionally. These include your partner(s), coaching staff, parents, and most importantly the kids.

If you are interested in becoming an official this season:
1.       Decide if officiating really is for you.  Officiating is fun, but it isn’t for everyone.  Are you ready for the challenge?  Do you know what costs are involved?  Are you ready to make the time commitment?
2.       Complete and submit the application form.   We will then be conducting on-ice evaluations and off-ice interviews as part of the selection process in early September.
3.       If you are successful in being selected as a referee for the upcoming season,  you will be given instruction on how to register for a certification clinic.  There are fees associated with this step.
4.       Once you successfully completed the clinic, you will be required to contact the Referee-In-Chief again so that we know you have obtained your certification.

To apply to become an SMHA game official please complete our online form.

The Referee-in-Chief for Stittsville is Jeff McNamee. Contact email refereeinchief@stittsvilleminorhockey.com
 
 
Timekeepers
 
Once again this season, SMHA will be looking for timekeepers to run the game clock and complete game sheets at all SMHA home games at the four rinks.  Timekeepers must be at least 14 years old, and must be familiar with referee signals, rules of the game and be counted on to act responsibly at all times during their shifts.
 
If you would like to be a timekeeper for SMHA for the 2017/2018 season, then please complete the application form.  Interviews with applicants will be conducted as required.  Please contact Fiona Livingstone, VP Operations, at vpoperations@stittsvilleminorhockey.com for any further information.

 
Deadline for applications is Friday August 25.  Please ensure when you are completing the application form that you are providing your own email address.  All contact with applicants for either one of these positions must be done with the applicant and not the parent(s).  Please ensure you indicate on the form which position you are applying for.