The 2025/2026 hockey season is approaching quickly, and the SMHA is now recruiting both Referees and Timekeepers for the upcoming season.
On-Ice Officials (Referees)
Being a referee requires a high level of maturity and commitment. There is an expectation that as officials you will learn and apply the rules appropriately and professionally at each of your scheduled games. As such, to be considered, candidates must be 14 years old on or before Dec 31, 2025. New officials will likely start by officiating house league U9 and U11 games. What does being an on-ice official offer you?
· An opportunity to earn income while staying active
· An opportunity to be/remain involved in the game
· A different perspective on the game of hockey
· An opportunity to act as an authority figure and apply a set of rules appropriately and professionally
· An opportunity to build self-confidence
To be considered: Please email [email protected] with:
a) A Resume/CV
b) Your name
c) Contact Number
d) Date of Birth
e) some information about yourself including:
1. Why you want to be an on-ice official
2. details about your hockey career (if any)
3. Anything about yourself that you think makes you a good candidate to be an on-ice official.
There will be interviews and on-ice evaluations as a part of the recruitment process which tentatively scheduled for Thursday August 28 from 6:00PM-8:00PM. Additional information dates will be provided to candidates as soon as possible.
If you are successful in being selected as a referee for the upcoming season, instruction on how to register for the certification clinic will be provided. Please note that there is a fee to register for the Certification Clinic. If you have any questions please contact Rob Lomas by email: [email protected]
Off-Ice Officials (Timekeepers)
Being a Timekeeper requires a high level of maturity and commitment. There is an expectation that as officials you will manage the game clock and game sheets at all SMHA home games when assigned to either house league or competitive games. You will be expected to learn and remain familiar with penalty calls, referee signals, record information on game sheets accurately and legibly in accordance with the Referees instruction at each of your scheduled games. As such, candidates must be 14 years old on or before Dec 31, 2025.
What does being a Timekeeper offer you?
· An opportunity to earn income
· An opportunity to be/remain involved in the game
· A different perspective on the game of hockey
· An opportunity to act in a supporting role to on-ice officials
· An opportunity to build self-confidence
To be considered: Please email [email protected] with:
a) A Resume/CV
b) Your name
c) Contact Number
d) Some information about yourself including:
1. Why you want to be an off-ice official
2. Details about your hockey career (if any)
3. Anything about yourself that you think makes you a good candidate to be an off-ice official.
Testing and interviews may be conducted prior to the start of the season to select timekeepers. Successful candidates must also complete an online timekeeper clinic, for which a date has yet be released by HEO. These dates will be provided to candidates as soon as they are known. If you have any questions please contact Rob Lomas by email: [email protected]
Important Notes for both positions:
1. Deadline for applications is August 1, 2025.
2. Please ensure when you apply, that the applicants email address is provided. All contact must be done with the applicant and not the parent(s).
3. Please indicate in your email which position(s) you are applying for.