St. Albert Referees – Information 2015 / 2016 Season

Referee In Chief: Joe Becigneul, (780) 242-0854

Welcome to the 2015 - 2016 hockey season.Every new and returning official in Alberta must be registered with the North Zone as having completed a recertification clinic by December 15, 2015.There will be approximately 60 scheduled clinics in the North Zone this season over 12 different weekends starting in mid-September, 2015.

The requirements to attend all clinics are listed below. As space in the clinics fills quickly, it is suggested that you contact the listed clinic contact person as soon as possible.The minimum age for new officials is 13 years of age before December 31, 2015.

Requirements to attend a Clinic(Level 2 or higher)

-Must be registering as a level 2 or higher official this season (16 yrs or older before Jan 1, 2016)

-Must have been a registered official with Hockey Alberta or another branch of Hockey Canada in the 2014-15 season. Instructors will verify this.

-Must attend the complete 8-hour classroom session at one of the scheduled one-day clinics as listed on the clinic schedule.These clinics do not have an on-ice session.

New Officials and Returning Level 1 Official Clinics

-Attended by officials who will be 13 to 16 yrs old before Jan 1, 2016AND any level two official (age 16 and above who has not officiated before.

-Also attended by all officials who were not registered in the 2014/2015 season including officials who may have taken a year or two off and did not register last season.

-The clinic will be 8 hours of classroom instruction along with a ninety-minute on-ice session.

Please note: You must attend the entire clinic and write the exam.

CLINIC INFORMATION

The St. Albert clinics for the 2015/2016 season arenot yet scheduled. The times will be 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. No half days or half clinics will be permitted under any circumstances. If you do not attend the full clinic, you will not be able to referee hockey. Rule/casebooks are available for purchase at the clinic for a cost of $15.00. The on-ice session for the clinic is scheduled for the early afternoon. Your instructors will inform you of your class’ ice time at your clinic. You are required to have your CSA approved Helmet with a half visor, a whistle and your skatesfor the on-ice session.

Hockey games for the first year officials begin in mid-October. With the start of the regular season fast approaching, you are all requested to abide by the guidelines and expectations as listed under “Rules and Expectations”.

The CHA has a MANDATORY INSURANCE FEE of $39.00 (subject to change). This fee must be paid and the only exception will be for officials who will be playing on a CHA / Hockey Alberta registered hockey team, in which case the team will be paying the insurance fees for you as part of your team registration. All minor hockey teams fall into this category, however, many old timers and commercial teams do not.
As this is a rule change year (every two years), everyone will have to purchase a rulebook (casebook) at $15.00. Other requirements for first year officials include; a Hockey Alberta sweater crest ($5.00) and a Hockey Canada shoulder patchfor a cost of $2.00. You will also need a red armband. These can also be purchased at the clinic for $8.00 but they are optional as they are also available at sporting good stores that sell referee jerseys. You can buy specific referee jerseys that have a snap-on arm band which eliminates the need to purchase one of these. Please ensure you have the appropriate funds with you at the clinic in order to complete your registration.

Cheques for your clinic supplies are accepted. They must be made out to: Referee's Committee

There is a fee for your instructional clinic. This year it is $45.00. The fee for the referee clinic is to cover the costs of operating the clinic, including room rentals, ice rental and instructor fees. This fee is non-refundable.Cheques for the instructional clinic only, are payable to St. Albert Referees Association.

NOTE: ALL FEESLISTED BELOW ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Level / North Zone Fee / Registration Fee / Insurance / Total
Level 1 / $16 / $37.00 / $53
Level 2 / $24 / $37.00 / $61
Level 3 / $34 / $37.00 / $71

Remember, there is also your rule/casebook fee of $15, your uniform crest of $5, your shoulder patch of $2 and the optional $8 red arm band.

ASSIGNING INFORMATION

The following individuals are our assignors for the 2012 - 2013 Hockey season:

Assignor and Categories of Hockey:

Gerald Wood– Junior B, C, Raider Club Hockey, & Rep Hockey

Lacey Senuk– All female Hockey, Peewee AA, A; Atom AA, A

Peewee Federation

Kurtis Eyklebosh– Bantam Federation, Midget Federation

Joe Becigneul– Novice Federation & Atom Federation,

- Novice and Atom Developmental Leagues

Arron Best– Ratt Program Director,

Shelley Knowlton– Supervision & Junior Mentorship & Shadow Programs

Contact Information:

Telephone Numbers:E-mail:

Joe Becigneul, RIC Cell(780)

Home(780)

Gerald WoodCell(780)

Lacey SenukCell(780) 919-2159

Kurtis EykleboshCell(780) 995-1223

Home(780) 973-5447

Arron BestCell(780)

Shelley KnowltonCell(780)