Officials: Time-Keepers and On-Ice Officials
The Waterloo Ravens and Waterloo Wolves work together to manage the pool of timekeepers and on-ice officials under the leadership of the Chief Timekeeper and Referee-in Chief.
Applications:
Blank Application forms for new officials can be accessed via the following link to the Wolves website (check back if it is not posted yet):
http://waterloominorhockey.com/Pages/1161/Referee_Application_Form/
Expectations of the Job:
Timekeepers and on-ice officials are to be at the rink at least 30 minutes before game time. If possible, the Assignor attempts to give officials the opportunity to work 2 or 3 games in a row. The more time made available for booking by an official, the greater the likelihood of getting booked for games.
Timekeepers:
Following submission of the application, qualified candidates will be invited to a personal interview in September before final timekeepers are selected. The training process consists of a review of written instructions together with job-shadowing of experienced timekeepers to learn how to fill out the game sheet and run the clock. Timekeepers must be 14 years of age before Dec 31. As a first year timekeeper, based on availability, you can expect between 6 to 10 games per month (paid approximately $10/game).
On-Ice Officials:
Following submission of the application, qualified candidates will be invited to a mandatory skating assessment and personal interview in September before final officials are selected. The Waterloo Ravens are part of the OWHA and on-ice officials must be OWHA certified. New officials must attend a clinic for certification and if certified in Alliance or OMHA, must pay a cross-over fee to be certified in OWHA. Level 1 Officials must be at least 14 years of age and Level 2 Officials must be at least 16 years of age.
Officials need to supply the following themselves:
> Skates
> Black Helmet (without a cage and with a visor approx. $60)
> Black Pants (splash pants will suffice)
> Whistle (approx. $20)
> Shin Guards, elbow pads, neck guard etc.
> Jersey (approx. $60)
> Clinic certification ($150)
> Cross-over fee to OWHA, if certified in a different organization (approx. $50)
Total Minimum Cost: approx. $350
As a first year official, based on availability, you can expect between 20 and 30 games for the season (paid approximately $20/game). After your first year, costs each year drops to approximately $200/season which is paid off once you work only 10 games. More information on officiating on-ice can be found from Hockey Canada at:
http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Hockey-Programs/Officiating/Essentials/How-to-Get-Started.aspx
