REVISED -
August 28, 2011 We DO NOT charge you to belong to any group. Our only criteria in working for us is professionalism, hustle, making and being on time for your assignments and doing the very best job you can do. ![[New!]](smallnew.gif)
From: Norman
Kawaelde
To: OFFICIALS
Sent: EMAIL
LISTING
Subject: Referee
information 2011 - 2012
It is strongly
recommended that
you attend one or all of these sessions.
Does NOT
qualify for USA HOCKEY seminar credit
2011 - 2012 Local Group
Clinics - These do not
qualify as seminar credits.
THURSDAY Sept. 15, 2011 - 6:00PM -
7:00pm Kensington
Valley South Rink
TUESDAY
Sept. 27, 2011 6:15PM -
7:15pm Kensington
Valley North Rink
Current officials bring full gear... new officials need
skates, helmet & finger whistle
Please send us your current contact information for 2010 - 2011. Keep your information up to date... email the following (yes again for the new season) so that our roster records are up to date: Name and Address Contact Info you want us to have - i.e.., phone, pager, etc. E-mail address (important - 95% of scheduling is done via e-mail) Birth Date - Important! Any potential restrictions - i.e.., siblings playing, teams, coaches, leagues, travel restrictions., etc. USA Hockey and/or MHSAA #'s USA Hockey Level you are currently / Level you are expected to be this season Are you a NEW official this season / Do you have your card and credentials from USA Hockey You may include a brief description of any hockey/officiating experience
Notice
All referees are reminded that game assignments are based on performance, and adherence to the “New Standard”.
Working hard, maintaining the “New Standard” to the best of your ability, having a good attitude and good presence on the ice will result in the continued opportunity to officiate games.
2011/2012 Scheduling  (click here for quick link) as of the posted date and time. Some slots may have already been assigned from responses already received. Submit your requests, availabilities and based on the appropriate USA or Little Caesar's guidelines. Requests should be in the form of the date and time frame you are available for assignments. Specific requests (other than those posted games as singles or by the scheduling guidelines) will be ignored. This will again be explained in each of our local officials meetings. Game confirmations will be sent to your email address for games scheduled . Once received, you must review and acknowledge back to us that we are all in agreement, return any game's) in conflict. Remember, once you accept the games - they will be your responsibility for coverage. NEVER - replace a game assignment with a less qualified or underage official! Important Notice: If you take an assignment and it has been confirmed back to you - you are responsible to find an equivalent or higher level official to cover if you cannot make an assignment in an emergency situation. Time permitting - you must return the game back to the scheduler for re-assignment. NO EXCEPTIONS ! Missing of confirmed game assignments will remove you from future game assignments. Notifying us - we will attempt to find a replacement in such cases, however, this does not relieve you of the assignment until a confirmation has been issued by us. If you find a replacement, you must notify us of the person replacing you for approval. If due to your failure in making an assignment, resulting in the game to be cancelled or postponed. YOU may be responsible for ice and/or official fees on any make up game. Any determination will be made on a case by case basis. The scheduler is not held responsible for missed assignments nor accuracy of the games assignments. In the case of game cancellations in which reasonable notification could not be made, where the officials have arrived at the rink for game assignments. The scheduler will attempt to collect the game fees from the league on their behalf but is not held responsible. All reasonable attempts will be made to contact the officials in the case of game cancellations where the scheduler has had adequate notice.
****NOTE - READ***** There is always a possibility of changes in the scheduling. If any of your game's are affected, you will be notified via your email address within a reasonable time frame, in short notice instances you will be phoned. It is always a good idea to check your email prior to leaving for any assignment! 2010 - 2011 Winter Program: ADULTS are needed to mentor these officials. If you are interested in mentoring - let us know.
For 2011-2012 regular Season: Below is the Minimum recommended officials levels - 2 and 3 man systemsFor 2011-2012 Regular Season - referee guidelines recommend that you are eligible to officiate all levels below your age group. For example, if you are of Bantam age - you may referee PW and below. Certain exceptions may apply. MINIMUM REFEREE LEVELS FOR GAMES CHART 
For
2011-2012 Regular Season:
Classification
Date of Birth
Adult-eighteen
(18) or older at date of registration & play
Junior-twenty (20) or under as of
December 31 2011
Youth-eighteen (18 or under) 1993
& 1994 Midget 17-18
Youth-sixteen (16 or under) 1995 &
1996 Midget 15-16
Youth-fourteen (14 or under) 1997
Bantam
Youth-thirteen (13 or under) 1998 Bantam
Youth-twelve (12 or under) 1999
Pee Wee
Youth-eleven (11 or under) 2000 Pee Wee
Youth-ten (10 or under) 2001
Squirt
Youth-nine (9 or under) 2002 Squirt
Youth-eight (8 or under) 2003 Mite
Youth-six (6 or under) 2005 &
later MiniMite
USA Hockey Initiation Program (any
age)
Women's –
eighteen (18) and older
Girls - nineteen (19) or under
(born during or after 1992)
Girls - sixteen (16) or under
(born during or after 1995)
Girls – fourteen (14) or under
(born during or after 1997)
Girls - twelve (12) or under (born
during or after 1999)
Girls - ten (10) or under (born
during or after 2001)
Girls – eight (8) or under (born
during or after 2003) |
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