8.0 Referee Operations in ALLIANCE Hockey Leagues, Structure, ALLIANCE Manual of Operations (Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario)

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8.0 REFEREE OPERATIONS IN ALLIANCE HOCKEY LEAGUES

 

8.1 Referee & Game Officials:

 

.1   All games shall be refereed by certified HCOP officials who have registered with the ALLIANCE for the current season.

 

.2   In every ALLIANCE game in U12 or lower, there must be two (2) registered  HCOP Officials,  Level 2 or higher, or certified HCOP Officials,  Level 1, who are at least sixteen (16) years of age and have registered  with the ALLIANCE for the current season.  In every ALLIANCE game in U14 and above, where a centre wishes to use a two (2) official system, both officials must  be certified  HCOP Officials  Level 2 or higher and must be at least two (2) years  older than the division age  limit. Exception; Officials  18 years  of age  and older on or before December 31st of the current playing season and who are carded as a certified  HCOP Level 2 or higher are eligible to officiate U21 Hockey.

 

.3   If a centre uses a three (3) official system, mandatory at Rep Hockey (Seeded and AAA) for U13 to U18 Seeded, the Referee must be a certified HCOP Official Level 3 or higher. The other two (2) officials must be certified HCOP Officials Level 2 or higher. All officials must be at least two (2) years older than the division age limit.
NOTE:  For developmental purposes, on the advice of a Referee Supervisor 
and the ALLIANCE, some Level 2 Officials may be assigned to referee in a three (3) official system.

 

.4   In games when the Referee writes or is required to write a report in specific instances as required by the rules, such reports will be made available to the centres involved, at their request, from the ALLIANCE office. The request will be honoured within forty- eight (48) hours of receiving the request and/or receiving the Referees report.

 

.5   The Referee payments will be as per the chart below. For game lengths that are not listed on the chart, payment will be determined by referring to the next highest payment option listed on the chart.


Two Official System

Game Lengths

10/10/10

10/10/15 10/15/15 15/15/15 15/15/20 15/20/20 20/20/20

U9 & Below

$19

$21

$23

$25 $27 $29 $31
U11

$25

$27

$29

$31 $33 $35 $37
U13

$28

$30

$32

$34 $36 $38 $40
U15

$29

$31

$33

$35 $37 $39 $41
U18

$30

$32

$34

$36 $38 $40 $42
U21

$31

$33

$35

$37 $39 $41 $43


Three Official System

Game Lengths

10/10/10

10/10/15 10/15/15 15/15/15 15/15/20 15/20/20 20/20/20

U13 - Referee

$32

$34     

$36

$38 

$40 $42 $44

U13 -   Linesperson

$26

$28 $30 $32 $34 $36 $38

U15 - Referee

$36 $38 $40 $42 $44 $46 $48

U15 -   Linesperson

$28 $30 $32 $34 $36 $38 $40

U18 - Referee 

$36 $38 $40 $42 $44 $46 $48

U18 -   Linesperson

$28 $30 $32 $34 $36 $38 $40


Four Official System U18 AAA

Game Lengths

20/20/20

Referee

$80

Referee

$80

Linesperson

$60
Linesperson $60


Four Official System U16 AAA & U18 A/AA

Game Lengths
15/15/20
Referee

$44

Referee

$44

Linesperson

$36

Linesperson

$36



.6   A three (3)-official system should be used for U15-U18 hockey in ALLIANCE Hockey BB / B League.

 

8.2 Referee Mileage:

 

ALLIANCE Hockey will adjust any increases in Referee rates and mileage to match the OMHA.  When mileage is paid it will be per kilometer each way with all officials in one car.

Current Mileage Rate is $0.68 per KM

 

8.3 Referee Restriction:

 

.1   No ALLIANCE  Executive  Member, Officer, Convenor,  Team Manager or Coach or other team official of any participating team may act as Referee without first getting the approval of the Executive Director, except in cases of emergency; provided that a responsible official of each team agrees in writing to such an arrangement.

 

.2   Officials will only be allowed to officiate a maximum of six (6) games per day. Games may be done in sets of either two (2) or three (3) games, always with a minimum rest period of at least two (2) games (two (2) hours) between sets.

 

8.4 Procedures for When On-Ice Officials do not show for Games:

 

.1   Referees within the ALLIANCE officiate games, within their respective centres, at the Representative, BB/B, Select and House League (Local) levels.

 

.2   The ALLIANCE and its member centres utilize both a three (3)-official system (one (1) Referee and two (2) linespersons) and a two (2)-official system (two (2) Referees) for their games. From time to time, the situation will arise where one or more of the officials assigned to a game does not appear for the game or cannot continue the game.  This policy documents, for the Referees and the teams, what to do in these situations. In all cases, the remaining on-ice official(s) in attendance must make every reasonable attempt to ensure the game is played to completion, however under no circumstances should an official undertake to officiate a game or continue a game alone.

 

8.5 Procedures for Games Normally Done With a Three (3)-Official or Four (4)-Official System System:

 

.1   Situation 1 Referee or One of the Linespersons Does Not Appear for the Game

 

If the Referee or one (1) of the Linespersons does not appear for the game, the remaining officials shall first attempt to find a qualified replacement  official by contacting their local Referee Assignor (if available) or any other qualified official from their Referee Association to complete the game using a three (3)-official system. If the remaining officials are unable to find a qualified replacement in a timely manner, then:

 

.1    In Four (4)-Official system, if a qualified replacement(s) cannot be found, continue with a three (3)-official system, or;

 

.2   The two (2) remaining officials shall work the game as a two (2)-official system, or;

 

.3   One (1) of the remaining officials shall assume the duties of the Referee and work  the game as a one (1) Referee – one (1) linesperson system.  This option should only be used in upper level games (U15-U18) where one (1) of the remaining officials is not qualified or comfortable refereeing at that level of hockey.

.2   Situation 2 Two (2) of the Three (3) Officials Do Not Appear for the Game

 

If two (2) of the three (3) officials do not appear for the game, the remaining official shall first attempt to find qualified replacement officials by contacting their local Referee Assignor (if avail- able) or  any other qualified official from  their Referee Association to complete the game. If one (1) or two (2) replacement official(s) can be found, work the game as a two-official or three (3)-official system as the situation allows. If no replacement officials can be found in a timely manner, the game is to be suspended and reported to the appropriate authority.

 

.3   Situation 3 No Officials Appear for the Game

 

If all three (3) of the officials do not appear for the game, the home team is to contact the local Referee Assignor (if available) or any other qualified local Referees, to find qualified replacement officials. If replacement officials cannot be found in a timely manner, the game is to be suspended and reported to the appropriate authority.

 

.4   Situation 4 Referee or Linesperson Cannot Complete the Game

 

If once the game is started, the Referee or one (1) of the Linespersons is injured, becomes ill or is otherwise unable to complete the game for any reason, the remaining officials shall:

 

.1   Complete the game using a two (2) official system, or;

 

.2   Complete the game using a one (1) Referee – one (1) linesperson system. This option should only be used in upper level games (U15-U18) where one (1) of the remaining officials is not qualified or comfortable refereeing at that level of hockey.

 

8.6 Procedure For Games Normally Officiated With A Two (2)-Official System:

 

.1   Situation 1 One (1) Referee Does Not Appear or is Unable to Complete the Game

If the one (1) of the Referees does not appear for the game or is unable to continue the game due to injury, illness or any reason, the remaining Referee shall, in order:

.1   Contact the local Referee Assignor (if available) to find a qualified replacement official.

 

.2   Contact a qualified replacement official from their local Referee Association (if available) and continue using the two (2)-official system.

 

.3   In consultation with the Managers or Coaches of the competing teams appoint a player from each of the teams to act as linespersons and the remaining official shall become the Referee in a three (3)-official  system. This option should only be used if the remaining Referee is capable and has significant experience as a Referee in a three (3)-official system. Both teams must be in full agreement with this option.

 

.4   Suspend the game and advise the appropriate authority of the circumstances.

 

.2   Situation 2 - No Officials Appear for the Game

 

If both Referees do not appear for the game, the home team is to contact the local Referee Assignor (if available) or any other qualified local Referees, to find qualified replacement officials.  If replacement officials cannot be found in a timely manner, the game is to be suspended and reported to the appropriate authority.