How to Become a Referee (Richmond Hill Hockey)

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APPLICATIONS AND TRYOUT FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON.


1. If you are interested in applying to become a referee, please fill out and submit the application.
- Applications are expected to open in April or May with the tryout occurring in June. 

APPLICATION



2. Attend the tryout and interviews being held at TBD on TBD. There is no cost to attend the tryout. 

What you can expect on the date of tryouts:
- Overview of being a Referee at the Richmond Hill Hockey Referee's Association
- Icebreaker discussion
- Individual interviews
- On-Ice skill assessment and drills (skating, referee and hockey drills)
- Scrimmage 
- Opportunity to ask questions to officiating leadership and current referees
- A highly competitive on-ice session with dozens of applicants 

YOU MUST BRING:
- Full hockey playing gear for the on-ice session including a hockey stick. 

3. You will be required to attend an OMHA certification clinic as well as any RHHA development clinics IF hired.

4. All newly accepted referees will also be required be on the timekeeping staff for the upcoming season.


Thank you for your interest in the RHHRA, we look forward to seeing you at the tryout and hopefully on staff for the upcoming season.

NOTE 1*  ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION PRIOR TO ATTENDING TRYOUTS

NOTE 2* THERE WILL BE NO ALTERNATE DATE FOR TRYOUTS AND NO EXCEPTIONS MADE FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO ATTEND

NOTE 3* APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE AT LEAST 15 YEARS OF AGE BY DECEMBER 31st, 2024 IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A REFEREE POSITION

NOTE 4* PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE A LIMITED NUMBER OF HIRES AND APPLICANTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED A POSITION ON STAFF. THE TRYOUT PROCESS IS COMPETITIVE. 

NOTE 5*  DO NOT BOOK A HOCKEY CANADA CLINIC UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE TRYOUT PROCESS AND YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED ON STAFF


If you have any questions email Matthew Sgromo at [email protected].

PLEASE NOTE: All communication in regard to referee applications and tryouts must be sent from the APPLICANT.