Officials

Overview

  • PURPOSE
    1. To provide clinics, on-ice evaluations and resources, which promote uniform interpretation and application of the rules.
    2. To establish performance standards for officials at any given level of competition.
    3. To provide a system by which the official may officiate at a level of competition best suited to his/her officiating ability.
  • PROGRAM TOOLS
    1. Clinics
      • Officiating - Level 1, Level 1 Refresher, Level 2 & 3, Level 4 and refresher clinics in rule change years.
      • Rules Interpretation.
      • Evaluators clinic
    2. Resources: Rule Books, Case Book, Body Contact Handbook, etc.
    3. On-ice evaluations
    4. On-ice mentoring of new Level 1 officials.
    5. On going rule clarifications/interpretations
    6. Certification and registration of official
  • INTERPRETATIONS OF RULES
    • Clinics, case studies, on-ice practice sessions, and evaluations promote uniformity of rule interpretation and application. As well, these programs allow the official to gain proficiency in game officiating mechanics and become familiar with the PHILOSOPHY of Ringette officiating. Most important, clinics provide the official with an opportunity to contribute to the program through their input.
    • All certified officials receive rule clarifications and interpretations through their Referee-in-Chief.
    • It is realized that all aspects of the game of Ringette are making rapid advances. We must, therefore, make every effort to educate and train our officials to meet these changing needs. This cannot be accomplished by the individual. It must be a combined effort.