A Message from the RIC

Officiating Message

For some, the hockey season has come to a conclusion, but it is just getting started for others.

The hockey office is now busy booking locations for the 2010 Officiating Clinics. The dates, locations and times for all the clinics will be posted on the HNS webpage once the schedule is completed. Returning officials and those interested in becoming an official will be asked to once again register online. This process can be completed by following the links on the HNS website.

This year will be an important one as Hockey Canada has implemented some new rule changes. We ask that you continually check the website at www.hockeynovascotia.ca.

The summer development camps are now full. These camps fill very quickly and have become very popular. As in the past, this year all the participants will go through classroom sessions, ice sessions and get coaching feedback as they referee games on the ice. Thanks to all the officials who have registered.

I would ask that you pay close attention to the HNS website as there will be further development opportunities during the 2010-11 seasons. These sessions are currently in the planning stages and will include specialized linesman’s training, a minor hockey development camp as well as a few more specialized training camps.

In closing, please take some time to “re-charge the battery” and continue to work on fitness as this is one of the key components to officiating hockey.

Regards, Randy  

Randy Pulsifer

Referee in Chief

Hockey Nova Scotia