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The 2010-2011 Hockey Canada Officating Program Registration is now open.

To officiate hockey games within Hockey Canada, you must become a certified official. To obtain certification, you must be at least 14 years of age and attend an eight (8) hour Hockey Canada Officiating Program (HCOP) clinic. Every season, this must be repeated.

HCOP clinics are designed to optimize the instructional experience in an informative and enjoyable manner, taking into consideration an official's experience and current HCOP level.

Within the GTHL we offer the following types of clinics.

 
 

Canadian School of Hockey Officiating- Summer Camp

Referee Summer Camp 2010 offers five different programs to interested boys, girls, women and men that are from anywhere in Canada, the United States and beyond who are 15 years of age or older. Overnight accomodations are also available.


Quick Start program for new referees

Junior Development program for youth 16 years of age or older who have 1 or 2 years of referee experience

Adult Competitive Edge program for adult house league referees 18 years of age or older

Best Ever program for seasoned HCOP level 2 or 3 officials

Senior Refresher program for adults who want a comprehensive recertification experience

For registration and more information, please click here

New Referee Clinics for Youth

New Referee clinics for Youth are for persons 14 years of age as of December 31st, 2010 that have never certified as an on-ice official in the Hockey Canada Officiating Program (HCOP). Successful graduates receive HCOP Level 1 referee certification for the 2010-2011 season.

Cost of the New Referee clinic for Youths is $85.00. Participants receive an HCOP officiating manual, a clinic workbook, a Hockey Canada referee's rulebook/casebook and an HCOP shoulder badge. Participants are issued an HCOP Certificate as proof of their qualification. Participants can print a Member Profile from the Hockey Canada Registry using the Hockey Canada ID as proof of the certification. This ID will be provided during the E-Learning registration for the clinic.

The New Referee clinic for Youths involves two 2.5 hour classroom sessions, a short home study assignment and a 1 hour on-ice training session. Maximum class size is 25. Participants must complete all components of this clinic to receive HCOP Level 1 certification. Participants should bring a pen and paper to both classroom sessions. Participants require skates and a CSA approved hockey helmet for the on-ice session. Referee apparel is not required for the on-ice session.

Registration for each New Referee clinic closes when the class is full or 2 business days prior to the first classroom session, whichever occurs first. Please note that when registering for a clinic, the payment will include all three sessions.



To Register for a New Youth Referee Clinic, please click HERE 

New Referee Clinics for Adults

New referee clinics for Adults are for persons who are 18 years of age or older as of December 31st, 2010 that have never certified as an on-ice official in the Hockey Canada Officiating Program (HCOP). Successful graduates receive HCOP Level 1 referee certification for the 2010-2011 season.

Cost of the New Referee clinic for Adults is $85.00. Participants receive an HCOP officiating manual, a clinic workbook, a Hockey Canada referee's rulebook/ casebook and an HCOP shoulder badge. Participants are issued an HCOP Level 1 certificate as their proof of their qualification. Participants can print a Member Profile from the Hockey Canada Registry using the Hockey Canada ID as proof of the certification. This ID will be provided during the E-Learning registration for the clinic.

The New Referee clinic for Adults involves two 2.5 hour classroom sessions, a short home study assignment and a 1 hour on-ice training session. Maximum class size is 25. Participants must complete all components of this clinic to receive HCOP Level 1 certification. Participants should bring a pen and paper to both classroom sessions. Participants require skates and a CSA approved hockey helmet for the on-ice session. Referee apparel is not required for the on-ice session.

Registration for each New Referee clinic closes when the class is full or 2 business days prior to the first classroom session, whichever occurs first. Please note that when registering for a clinic, the payment will include all three sessions.


To register for a New Adult Referee Clinic, please click HERE

Junior Referee Clinics

Junior Referee clinics are for previously certified HCOP Level 1 officials that will not reach their 16th birthday by December 31st, 2010. Successful graduates are certified HCOP Level 1 officials for 2010-2011 season.

Cost of the Junior Referee clinic is $85.00. Participants receive a Hockey Canada referee's rulebook/casebook, a clinic workbook and an HCOP shoulder badge. Participants can print a Member Profile from the Hockey Canada Registry using the Hockey Canada ID as proof of the certification. This ID will be provided during the E-Learning registration for the clinic.

The Junior Referee clinic involves two 3 hour classroom sessions, a 1 hour on-ice training session and a short home study assignment. Maximum class size is 30. Completion of all components of this clinic is mandatory in order to recertify. Participants should bring a pen and paper to both classroom sessions.

Registration for each Junior Referee clinic closes when the class is full or 2 business days prior to the first classroom session, whichever occurs first. Please note that when registering for a clinic, the payment will include both sessions.


To register for a Junior Referee Clinic, please click HERE

Intermediate Referee Clinics

Intermediate Referee clinics are for previously certified HCOP Level 2 officials with 4 or less years experience and for HCOP Level 1 officials that are eligible to upgrade to HCOP Level 2 (see note below). Successful graduates are recertified as HCOP officials for 2010-2011. HCOP Level 1 participants who pass the Level 2 written exam will receive their HCOP Level 2 certification.

Cost of the Intermediate Referee clinic is $110.00. Clinic participants receive a study guide, a Hockey Canada referee's rulebook/casebook and an HCOP shoulder badge. Participants can print a Member Profile from the Hockey Canada Registry using the Hockey Canada ID as proof of the certification. This ID will be provided during the E-Learning registration for the clinic.


The Intermediate Referee clinic involves two 3.5 hour classroom sessions and a home study assignment. Maximum class size is 30. Completion of all components of this clinic is mandatory in order to recertify. Participants should bring a pen and paper to both classroom sessions.

Registration for each Intermediate Referee clinic closes when the class is full or 2 business days prior to the first classroom session, whichever occurs first.

NOTE: HCOP Level 1 officials are eligible to upgrade to HCOP Level 2 if:

  • They are 16 years of age or older as of December 31st 2010. and were initially certified as an HCOP Level 1 official prior to 2010, or
  • If you have already certified as a New Referee (Level 1) in this 10-11 season and will be 18 by December 31, 2010, you are eligible to take the intermediate clinic (Level 2)

  • Please note that when registering for a clinic, the payment will include both sessions.


     To register for an Intermediate Referee Clinic, please click HERE 

    Senior Referee Clinics

    Senior Referee clinics are for previously certified HCOP Level 3 and 3T officials and HCOP Level 2 officials with 4 or more full years of officiating experience. Successful graduates are recertified as HCOP officials for 2010-2011.

    Cost of the Senior Referee clinic is $110.00. Clinic participants receive a study guide, a Hockey Canada referee's rulebook/casebook and an HCOP shoulder badge. Participants can print a Member Profile from the Hockey Canada Registry using the Hockey Canada ID as proof of the certification. This ID will be provided during the E-Learning registration for the clinic.

    The Senior Referee clinic involves two 3.5 hour classroom sessions, (which the second session includes a written exam), and a 1.5 hour home study assignment. Maximum class size is 30. Completion of all components of this clinic is mandatory in order to recertify. Participants should bring a pen and their study guide to the classroom session.


    Registration for each Senior Referee clinic closes when the class is full or 3 working days prior to the classroom session, whichever occurs first. This is necessary to ensure that attendees receive their study guide sufficiently in advance of the clinic.

    To register for a Senior Referee Clinic, please click HERE

    Leadership Seminar

    The Leadership seminar is for previously certified HCOP Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 officials and for HCOP Level 3 officials that are supervisors in the GTHL, MHL, NYHL or SHA. Successful graduates are recertified as HCOP officials for 2010-2011.

    Cost of the Leadership Seminar is $110.00. Seminar participants receive a study guide, a Hockey Canada referee's rulebook/casebook and an HCOP shoulder badge. Participants can print a Member Profile from the Hockey Canada Registry using the Hockey Canada ID as proof of the certification. This ID will be provided during the E-Learning registration for the clinic.

    The seminar involves two 3.5 hour classroom sessions (with the written exam during the second session). Maximum class size is 25. Completion of all components of this seminar is mandatory in order to recertify. Participants should bring a pen and their study guide tot he classroom session.

    Registration for each Leadership seminar closes when the class is full or 3 working days prior to the classroom session, whichever occurs first. This is necessary to ensure that attendees receive their study guide sufficiently in advance of the seminar.


    To register for a Leadership Seminar, please click HERE

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellation, withdrawals or rescheduling 6 days or more prior to the scheduled clinic will be charged an administration fee of 20% of the original clinic fee.

    Cancellation/withdrawals less then 6 days prior to the clinic will not be refunded. Participants may reschedule for a future clinic for the above fee provided that clinic is taken within 60 days from the date of the original clinic and the capacity has not reached its maximum. Rescheduling will only be accommodated by emailing Michelle Fata

    The following MUST be provided for a successful reschedule of date(s):

  • Name of participant
  • Original clinic type (ie: New Youth, Junior ect)
  • Original clinic date(s) and location
  • Date(s) and location of rescheduled clinic
  • Credit card type (Visa or Mastercard)
  • Credit Card Number
  • Credit Card Expiry Date
  • Credit Card Holders Name

  • This information MUST be provided 3 working days prior to the rescheduled clinic start date. You will receive a confirmation by email if the rescheduling is successful. Please be sure to bring the confirmation email to the clinic as proof of the change.

    GTHL Referee Web Portal Address

    Jan 28 2010
    This is the web portal address for officials in the GTHL Rep Program.
    https://www.agilex.ca/GTHL/login.aspx