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Program Information

Please review the Hockey Winnipeg and Hockey Manitoba websites for Officiating information.

News

RESPECT IN SPORT PROGRAM

Presently all team officials are required to be certified in the RIS Program. To align with the Coaching Program, Hockey Manitoba is requiring ALL Level III - VI officials to complete the Respect in Sport Program, with the inclusion of all Level I, Level II and all new officials the following year. The implementation of RIS certification for all officials directly coincides with the proposed implementation of the RIS - Parent Program for parents of ALL minor aged players.

It is important to note that officials are required to complete the Respect in Sport Program PRIOR to registering for an in-person clinic. Similarly to Hockey University for Level I and II officials, the eHockey system will not allow registration for in-person clinic until the RIS course is completed.

To register for Respect in Sports please go to Hockey Manitoba Officials page and follow the links.  It should be all self-explanatory once there.

River East Officials Referee/Timekeeper Clinics

 

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Referee Clinics

River East is hosting the following referee clinics. This information is also on the Hockey Manitoba website.

Upon completion of your clinic you will need to contact the area RIC to be eligible to be assigned games.

Reminder:  The online Hockey University component is required.  Additionally, please review the new  Respect in Sport rules.

Clinic Date  Class Time  Ice Time Location
Level 1 &2 September 29, 2024 1-6:30pm 7-8pm Gateway - Blue
Level 1&2 October 20, 2024 8am-1:30pm 1:45pm-2:45pm Gateway - Red

** Please register online through the Hockey Manitoba website here **

Note:  The officials clinics include one hour of ice time.

 

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Timekeeper Clinics

River East is hosting the following timekeeping clinics.  This information is also available on the Hockey Winnipeg website.

Clinic Date Time Location
Level 1/2 October 18, 2023 6:30pm-9:30pm Gateway - Red Room

** Please register online via the Hockey Winnipeg website **

Note:  If you plan to time-keep this year, you must attend a clinic.

Level 1 Requirements

  • Age 14 - 7/8 House and A Hockey
  • Age 13 - 7/8 House Program

Level 2 Requirements

  • Age 16
  • 2 years experience as a Level 1

Timekeepers must attend Level I clinic

All Timekeepers are to contact the Referee-In-Chief, John McDonald once they complete their clinics. 

If you do not contact the Assignor you will not be assigned games.

If anyone can not attend a River East Clinic, you may attend any Level I clinic throughout city however you "Must" contact the REMHA Assignors as soon as you complete your clinic.

Any questions please contact Referee-In-Chief, John McDonald.

Referee Equipment


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DRESS CODE, PERSONAL APPEARANCE & UNIFORMS

Regional Assignments: Minor hockey, Junior and Senior Leagues within that Region
As mandated by local Referee-in-Chiefs, in addition to the minimum uniform requirements laid out by Hockey

Canada:

  • No team apparel, included, but not limited to, jackets, hats, toques, etc.
  • Black CSA certified helmet (with CSA stickers in place) with ear guards in place
  • CSA certified half visor
  • Clean black skates with white laces
  • Elbow pads
  • Shin Pads
  • Clean black and white official’s sweater with both Branch and Hockey Canada crests properly secured  (only Hockey Manitoba and league approved crests can be worn in addition to those mentioned above)
  • Athletic support and cup
  • Black pants (no jeans)
  • Metal or black plastic finger grip whistle

Contacts

Please find the contact information below for our assignors for Referees and Timekeepers.

The River East Minor Hockey Association has one Assignor for referees and timekeepers this season.

If you wish for information regarding officiating or clinics this season please contact our Referee in Chief.

 


 
 
Position Name
(click to email)
Phone
Referee-in-Chief John McDonald 204-668-0180
Assignor for Referee and Timekeepers

AA Games
A1/A2/A3 Games
7+8 House League Games

John McDonald 204-668-0180


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