1. Risk Management

2. 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?

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

4. 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

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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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!

11. 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

12. 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!

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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