District B Meeting- Sept 16 th, 2010 Welcome back…we’ve been busy over the summer. Some big congrats- Pat Paquette, Dan Lutfy, John Devlin picked to work ODHA Congrats to all our guys at ODHA tryouts…Bytown had 7 guys at Tryouts and they all represented us well. We have some new officials joining us- new…and transfers!! Up to 180 guys! Down to business- Clinics- 3 level refresher- Bytown/ Last Chance/ Other…but needs to be done. Level 1+2+New officials- please see If you have not completed your clinic by last clinic date, you will no longer be eligible to officiate.

District B Meeting- Sept 16 th, 2010 Fail your exam? If you failed your exam, you are not certified and will need attend another clinic. Speak to me ASAP if this is the case. Speak out- direct from ODHArefs.com ALL new (first time) On-Ice Officials who are 16 years of age and older will be required to complete the 4 hr Speak Out Program. ALL new (first time) On-Ice Officials who are years of age, as well as ALL existing On-Ice Officials having been certified during or before the 2009/2010 season will be required to successfully complete the Prevention of Conflict for Officials Workbook. NOTE: Once the year-old Official turns 16, they would be required to complete the 4 hr Speak Out ProgramConflict for Officials Workbook (download the workbook), complete all sections then save and it todownload the workbook) Brent Dick

District B Meeting- Sept 16 th, 2010 Communicating with the bench 1. disputed goals 2. multiple penalty sits. 3. Something truly bizzarre Otherwise, try to minimize coming over to talk to the coaches…and always in discussion, not a yelling match. You do have pens. Use “ladder” approach

District B Meeting- Sept 16 th, 2010 Neckguards- Not mandatory…yet…may yet happen…stay tuned AAA/AA- League play starts soon…I have submitted Bytown list to the assignor. Very similar to last year…but as we go, we can and will add to the roster Bytown still assigns Rep B/A (up to Maj. Pw), and AA (up to Min. Pw) Big events- BCC, March Break tournaments, OYT, Exhibition games- paid cash- ref (or guy instructed by assignor) will pick up assigning fee. Dress code. On time. Just like regular games

District B Meeting- Sept 16 th, 2010 Game sheets- Take the top copy home with you. You will have 24 hours to complete form in odharefs.com incident database. Questions, an exec member or ask a friend Quiz program- year 2 and 3- Sean Tobin will be helping Ian in this respect Availability up to date…NOW! Games start On time- 20 min HL, 30 min comp Procedure- late-call your partner (don’t call me…or assignor 1 st ). THEN call the assignor.

District B Meeting- Sept 16 th, 2010 If you do not call, you are in just as much trouble as the guy who’s late…we’ve got 180 guys…someone can skate! Decline button- gone…I’m trying to have both, but for now, gone. Last season games picked up regularly (no worries) If you have game up for trade…and it doesn’t get picked up, it’s YOUR problem. (Your calendar). If you need to turn back a game, with no decline button, you will need to call Brian and Karen and you MUST speak to them…and will be charged re-assignment fee ($4.50 min as per constitution)…so do your job, calendar up to date. If you finding yourself stuck…get on the phone and call around…someone can work your game.

District B Meeting- Sept 16 th, 2010 Rule Emphasis- CTH- Hockey Canada does not feel it is being called enough “ A minor penalty a misconduct or a major and game misconduct at the discretion of the referee based on the degree of violence of impact, shall be assessed to any player who checks an opponent in the head area in any manner.” Ask yourself- where was initial contact made? If in head, we’re looking for CTH straight away. If a glancing blow, now you can assess degree of impact (minimal vs moderate vs. severe).

District B Meeting- Sept 16 th, 2010 New Procedures- Icing- no arm for official going down to stop play Puck drop- if you pick up the puck, you drop the puck This will result in lots of switching of ends…so pay attention.

District B Meeting- Sept 16 th, 2010 Line change- 2 man system- official NOT dropping puck (unless faceoff is at center ice spot for a goal/period) WHY?- Hockey Canada now has approved 2 NEW officiating systems…4 man and 2+1. They are NOT for Minor Hockey, but procedures must be similar across all systems. Rules- Spin-o-rama- legal on a PS. Lacross move “Michigan Goal”- shoulders/crossbar/ PS/Play Helmet stickers- CSA stickers- no expiry date of helmet.

District B Meeting- Sept 16 th, 2010 Supervision: Goal for the year Who’s going to supervise Supervision workshop Supervision forms on OMS and ODHA database Giving back a supervision- Call Tom. Moral- calendar up to date. Other stuff

District B Meeting- Sept 16 th, 2010 Mentorship New officials- Mentor games Quiz program On-ice Other stuff On Ice Sessions Mandatory for all New Officials Brewer Arena Sept. 28, pm Vanier Arena Oct. 6, pm Mandatory for all Officials rated PWC and below and encouraged for any of the Junior officials interested in improving their 3 man skills Kilrea Arena Oct. 7, pm Discipline Fines Meetings/Dress code/ lates/ no show/ other conduct not good If you don’t tell Rick why you aren’t where you are supposed to be…TFB.

District B Meeting- Sept 16 th, 2010 Treasurer Financial statement Pay cheques Can my friend pick up my cheque Out standing cheques Pay periods (end at the end of the month) Assignors Brian- Bant/Mid/Juvi…all levels Karen- Novice/Atom/Peewee Ok…calendars Switching games/ trades/ related issues Phone number

District B Meeting- Sept 16 th, 2010 Ref reps Rob and Jimm…easy to access…are here to help you. Could all transfers to Bytown from OUTSIDE of the ODMHA, please hang around for a few minutes after the meeting Meetings Sept. 16th - In the Cafeteria at ODMHA Office Nov. 18th - In the Cafeteria at ODMHA Office Dec. 15th - Xmas Party- Location TBD Feb. 9th - Big Boardroom at ODMHA Office Mar. 9th - Big Boardroom at ODMHA Office Apr. 20th - Year End AGM - Location TBD * NOTE: START TIME 1930hrs

District B Meeting- Sept 16 th, 2010