Hockey Canada, HCOP, and the ODHA/ODMHA Everything You Wanted to Know, and probably some stuff you didnt

Hockey Canada, HCOP, Hockey Canada, HCOP, and the ODHA/ODMHAand the ODHA/ODMHA

Everything You Wanted to Know, and probably some stuff you didn’t

Hockey CanadaHockey 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

HC National StructureHC National Structure• National level (HDC) is responsible for the research and design of development programs, including HCOP

National RIC: Vernon DoyleMrg. Officiating: Todd AndersonChair, Officiating Policy Committee: Ken Corbett

The Program - HCOPThe 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

Branches DeliverBranches Deliver the Programsthe Programs

Our Branch – the ODHAOur 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

ODHA/ODMHAODHA/ODMHA OfficiatingOfficiating Program 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

District StructureDistrict 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

District RICsDistrict 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

Local Officiating ProgramsLocal 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.

Local Officiating ProgramsLocal 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

Who’s Who in my Who’s Who in my Program?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

Officiating OpportunitiesOfficiating 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


• 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

Officiating OpportunitiesOfficiating Opportunities• Junior

– Junior Hockey

– CIS (University)

– Branch Exchanges• Past exchanges have been to Europe, USA and other HC Branches


• 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


• Get some exercise

• Meet new people, make new friends

• HAVE FUN!!!!!!

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Hockey Canada, HCOP, and the ODHA/ODMHA Everything You Wanted to Know, and probably some stuff you didnt