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Hockey Canada, HCOP, and the ODHA/ODMHA

Hockey Canada, HCOP, and the ODHA/ODMHA. Everything You Wanted to Know, and probably some stuff you didn’t. Hockey Canada. Governing Body of Hockey in Canada Two Major Objectives: Foster and encourage the sport of amateur hockey throughout Canada

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Hockey Canada, HCOP, and the ODHA/ODMHA

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  1. Hockey Canada, HCOP, and the ODHA/ODMHA Everything You Wanted to Know, and probably some stuff you didn’t

  2. Hockey Canada • Governing Body of Hockey in Canada • Two Major Objectives: • Foster and encourage the sport of amateur hockey throughout Canada • Foster and encourage leadership programs in all areas related to the development of hockey in Canada

  3. HC National Structure • National level (HDC) is responsible for the research and design of development programs, including HCOP National RIC: Vernon Doyle Mrg. Officiating: Todd AndersonChair, Officiating Policy Committee: Ken Corbett

  4. The Program - HCOP • HCOP – Hockey Canada Officiating Program • Objectives • To standardize the methods and techniques of officiating in both two and three official systems • To acquire uniformity throughout the country with respect to rule interpretation • To offer participants national recognition for their achievements • 6 levels • Levels I – III can be achieved by anybody (special criteria to be recommended to Level III) • Levels IV – V are nominated by District RICs or selected by ODMHA or ODHA RIC • Level VI is are nominated to HC through the Branch RIC

  5. Branches Deliverthe Programs

  6. Our Branch – the ODHA • Our Branch, the Ottawa District Hockey Association (ODHA) is the Branch responsible for hockey in Eastern Ontario. • Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association (ODMHA) is responsible for all minor hockey within the ODHA

  7. ODHA/ODMHAOfficiating Program • Branch Officiating Program: • ODHA VP Rules/Officials – Steve Sleigh • ODHA Director of Officials – Paul Boese • ODHA Clinic Coordinator – Tom Sweeney • ODMHA RIC/Director of Discipline – John Reid • ODMHA Alternate RIC – Gary Kelleher • ODMHA AAA RIC – Chris Kit • ODMHA AA/A RIC – Richard Daber • ODMHA Director of Development – David Lauer • Director of Mentorship – Ron Romeo • Director, Risk, Safety and Conduct –Dave McCarthy • Director of Special Events – Matt Desjardins

  8. District Structure • The ODHA/ODMHA is divided into 10 districts • Each district has its own RIC and all contact info can be located on odharefs.com

  9. District RICs • 1 – Mike Spencer • 2 – Eric Mainville • 3 – Francois Brunette • 4 – Ray Cronkwright • 5 – Fred Jennings • B – Tom Meagher • 9 – Dave McCarthy • 10 – Caise Chandler • 11 – Nik McLean • 12 – Lucio Piaino

  10. Local Officiating Programs • Each District RIC is responsible for administering the HCOP as per Hockey Canada regulations • Your Local RIC is the person you’ll most likely interact with during the season.

  11. Local Officiating Programs • In some cases, the District RIC is also the local RIC • E.g. Kanata, Nepean, Gloucester, Cumberland, B • In the rural districts, each association will have an Association RIC that reports to the District RIC • E.g. In District 2, Cornwall, Alexandria, Long Sault, Char-Lan, etc. will have their own local RICs

  12. Who’s Who in my Program? • Your local officiating program will likely have some combination of the following positions: • R.I.C. • Assignor • Director of Supervision • Director of Discipline • Referee Reps

  13. Officiating Opportunities • Minor Hockey • Local playoffs, tournaments, special assignments (exhibition games featuring out of branch/country teams) • Bell Capital Cup • The LARGEST hockey tournament in the world. • Teams from across Canada, United States, Europe and Asia

  14. Officiating Opportunities • Competitive Minor Hockey • Competitive Hockey • B, A, AA, AAA • Often have “Showcase” games/tournaments • Bell Capital Cup • Higher divisions are used to “showcase”/supervise up and coming officials • All-Ontario Peewee/Bantam/Midget Championships

  15. Officiating Opportunities • Junior • Junior Hockey • CIS (University) • Branch Exchanges • Past exchanges have been to Europe, USA and other HC Branches

  16. Officiating Opportunities • Elite • OHL • Ontario Winter Games • HC Program of Excellence • Canada Winter Games, World Under-17 Challenge • National Assignments • Telus Cup (National Midget AAA), Royal Bank Cup (National Jr A), CIS Finals • International Assignments

  17. Officiating Opportunities • Get some exercise • Meet new people, make new friends • HAVE FUN!!!!!!

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