The Scoop

WHEN: Monday, January 9, 2017 (Part 1) and Wednesday, January 11, 2017 … 7pm – 10pm (with breaks)
WHERE: Banff Trail Basement Hall (2115 – 20 Ave. NW)
HOW MUCH: $25 (Payable to CLFHA)
Umpire Shirt: $40 (Payable to CLFHA)

Course Conductors: Tony Stewart, Wendy Stewart

To Register

To register, email the following information Tony Stewart (ts_yyc@yahoo.ca) and cc CLFHA Administrator (clfhahockey@gmail.com)

• Name
• Email
• Contact Phone #
• Indoor Team

WHAT’S INVOLVED:

1. Classroom:

• Rules & interpretations
• Knowledge of the game
• What makes a good umpire
• Video footage
• Become a more effective umpire
• Q & A

2. Written Exam:

• Exam is sent by email (open book) and examinees have 7 days to return it however they see fit
• Course Conductors will send as .DOC. which they will mark(up) them and send back

3. Field Assessment:

1. You will be scheduled or can request opportunities to shadow experienced umpires
2. Then you will umpire with an experienced umpire or umpire-coach shadowing you
3. Then you work with the League Coordinator and an Assessor to schedule a field assessment
4. You get paid retroactive to the beginning of the season for games where you umpired (i.e. blow the whistle)

“Why Umpire”

• It’s rewarding, challenging and fun / helps you understand more about hockey
• You give back to the sport / become certified and get paid