Referees
Please check the Referee’s room at least 20 minutes prior to the game time to ensure referees are present (if they are not already on the ice for a prior game).
All Head Coaches and Managers will be given the Elmira & District Hockey Referee Association (EDHRA) emergency contact numbers at the start of the season. These numbers are only to be used to contact the EDHRA if there are no referees at the game.
Number of officials required for a game
In U15A, U18A and U18BB, a three-official system is desirable; all other divisions in Woolwich require a two-referee system. It is recognized that there is currently a critical shortage of certified officials in Ontario and in Canada. As such, games may proceed will fewer than the ideal number of on-ice officials. As per the OWHA, a three-official game may proceed with a two-referee system provided that the officials and both teams agree before the game commences. Games may not proceed with only one official.
Respect for officials at all times
Team personnel shall always be responsible for their conduct and that of their players. They must endeavour to prevent disorderly conduct before, during or after the game, on or off the ice and any place in the rink. It is the responsibility of every team and participant to treat officials with respect at all times. Team personnel may be penalized for failure to fulfil their responsibilities.
If there are concerns, there is a process to address these concerns after the completion of the game. Concerns are to be sent to [email protected].