development handbook - Ontario Minor Hockey Association

Hockey Canada
Officiating Program
HCOP
LEVEL I
PURPOSE To prepare a young or new official to officiate Minor Hockey
REGISTRATION/
CERTIFICATION
An individual is certified at Level I through Clinic Attendance, and completion of a National Examination.
New House League Officials are:
• 14 or 15 years of age as of December 31 st of the current playing season.
• Has completed a HCOP Junior Clinic.
• Has paid the current OMHA Registration Fees.
New Level I Officials are:
• A minimum of 16 years of age as of December 31 st . of the current playing season.
• Has completed a HCOP Junior Clinic.
• Has paid the current OMHA Registration Fees.
DELIVERY Minimum of eight (8) hours of instruction
Active House League and Level I Officials turning 16 years of age as of December 31 st of the current playing season will
advance to Registered Level II Officials upon completion of the HCOP Junior Clinic and successful completion of the current
HCOP Exam.
LEVEL II
PURPOSE Following a minimum of one season of activity at Level I, Level II further enhances training and
skills.
REGISTRATION/
CERTIFICATION
An individual is certified at Level II through Clinic attendance, obtaining a minimum of 70% on the
National Examination, and successful on-ice evaluation, performed by a qualified OMHA HCOP
Supervisor.
New Level II Officials are:
• A minimum of 18 years of age who is a returning official or is qualified by having previous
refereeing experience.
• Has been recommended by an Area Instructor, Supervisor, or Coordinator.
• Has completed a HCOP Junior Clinic.
• Has passed the current HCOP Exam.
• Has paid the current OMHA Registration Fees.
DELIVERY Minimum of eight (8) hours of instruction
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