Risk Management

What do I need to do as a referee What do I need to do as a referee? What are some typical situations I might run into? How do I deal with them?

What do I need to do as a referee? As a referee you need to: Be Fair Be Safe Make the Call

What rules do I follow? The Rules of Hockey Canada The rules are set for all levels of hockey Breaking the rules can result in penalties and suspensions Rules help keep us all safe

Who says I have to follow the rules? Hockey Alberta Hockey Canada Your Local Referee Zone

Who wants me to follow the rules? Hockey Alberta Hockey Canada Your Local Referee Zone The Teams The Players The Fans Your fellow officials!

How am I going to do this? Be Fair To Yourself  don’t put yourself in bad situations To Players  don’t be biased or hold grudges To Fans  understand the excitement in the game of hockey To Coaches  set fair limits on what they can do

How am I going to do this? Be Safe For Yourself  don’t put yourself in bad situations For Players when in doubt, protect the players For Fans  don’t get involved with spectators For Coaches  set fair limits on what they can do

How am I going to do this? Make the Call For Yourself  be consistent in your application of rules For Players when in doubt, protect the players For Fans the right call, even if unpopular, is still the right call For Coaches  be confident and consistent in your application of the rules

You are not alone. Reach out to someone in your Zone for support! What are some situations I might run into? Intimidation, bullying or harassment by players, coaches, fans or other officials Use your rule book (penalties, ejections) Report the behavior to your Zone You are not alone. Reach out to someone in your Zone for support!

We always want to avoid the appearance of being inappropriate What are some situations I might run into? Changing/showering with officials of the opposite sex or who are under the age of 18 Other officials should leave the room to allow their teammates the chance to change in privacy Avoid situations where someone might question what you’re doing We always want to avoid the appearance of being inappropriate

What are some situations I might run into? Supervisor or other official treats you poorly You have a right to be treated with respect even where you might disagree with someone else Report any officials who don’t treat you appropriately Reach out to your Zone Executive as we take these matters very seriously!

Be FAIR - Be SAFE - MAKE THE CALL Things to Remember… … Before the Game Be on time Have your equipment Check the gamesheet Inspect the ice surface and nets Deal with equipment issues Be FAIR - Be SAFE - MAKE THE CALL

Be FAIR - Be SAFE - MAKE THE CALL Things to Remember… … During the Game Be consistent Make the right call Be aware of the type of game you have Work with your partner(s) Be FAIR - Be SAFE - MAKE THE CALL

Be FAIR - Be SAFE - MAKE THE CALL Things to Remember… … During the Game Never climb the glass or sit on the boards; Be physically fit; TURN toward the puck; FACE the shooter squarely; BRACE for impact Be FAIR - Be SAFE - MAKE THE CALL

Be FAIR - Be SAFE - MAKE THE CALL Things to Remember… … After the Game Don’t get caught up in discussions with coaches, players or fans Be clear in any write ups Report any issues to your Zone Executive Be FAIR - Be SAFE - MAKE THE CALL

Be FAIR - Be SAFE - MAKE THE CALL Things to Remember… … At all Times Your actions as a Referee reflect on all of us Avoid situations that might cause people to question your behavior Be professional and use the tools you have to manage and avoid conflict Be FAIR - Be SAFE - MAKE THE CALL