 Referee Resources
Additional Referee and Scorekeeper Information
Referees and Scorekeeper Wanted for Scholastic Inline Hockey Leagues
The American Scholastic Inline Hockey Championships will be contracting referees and scorekeepers for the various middle school league (CJHSIHL), high school league (CHSIHL), and scholastic tournaments (SIT, and All-American Classic) held throughout the Colorado Front Range region in 2008/2009.
Eligible candidates will receive training and certification for the 2008/2009 seasons, with additional follow-up instruction and evaluation.
Interested referee and scorekeeper candidates must complete and submit the referee application form no later than Agugust 31, 2008 for consideratio
REFEREE & SCOREKEEPER'S ORIENTATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Complete the ONLINE Application for consideration to the League referee and scorekeeper schedule.
The Orientation & Employment Packet is a required process necessary for League employment. Also ensure that you have acquired your AAU Non-athlete membership, attained the Certification Manual and USARS/AAU Rule Book, and completed the Referee Certification Test. Your test will be graed by the League RIC, and you will be notified of the results.
PAYMENET INVOICE
Please ensure that Payment Invoice is completed accurately and completely. Also make certain that your signature is present on Payment Invoice for payment. Fax completed Payment Invoice to 303.248.6238 within 48 hours of completing games for prompt remittance of your check.
For schedule consideration contact League Scheduler with your request to be added to the referee schedule. Only those scorekeepers and referees that have completed the Orientation process will be considered.
Referee Structure and Compensation Plan
Referee performance based compensation will range between $14.00 and $20.00 for each referee depending on skill, experience, and performance. Scorekeeper compensation will be set at $8.00-$9.00 based on experience. These are "Contractual" positions. You would be responsible for your own (1099) tax filing .
Best attempts will be made to match referee team with a lead referee, and a referee in training for the specific division they are working.
Referees and scorekeepers will be on the CHSIHL payroll as "Contract" personnel, and paid directly from the league. No taxes will be deducted and a 1099 will be submitted to the IRS Department of Revenue for any amount paid in excess of $599 for that calendar year.
CHSIHL (High School) Pay Compensation and Rank Levels:
Rank I - Varsity 5A ($18) Level II required
Rank II - Varsity 4A ($18) Level II required
Rank III - Junior Varsity 5A ($16) Level I required
Rank IV - Junior Varsity 4A ($16) Level I required
CJHSIHL (Middle School) Pay Compensation and Rank Levels:
Rank I - Middle School GOLD ($16) Level II required
Rank I - Middle School SILVER ($16) Level II required
Rank II - Middle School BRONZE ($14) Level I required
League Training Format
Mandatory Referee Clinics and Certification
3-4 hours, on court and classroom training
League rules overview
League officiating expectations
NOTE: One exam will be the standard CHSIHL Level I, or Level II open book exam . Your scores on these open book exams will impact your regular season and post season game assignments. Be sure to come prepared for these exams!!
Level I - Required only once as initial training for referees with 1 year or less experience.
Participants receive closely supervised on-court training and actual game experience during their training. Off-court training involves detailed studies of the rules, referee signals, duties of an official, officiating procedures and officiating positioning systems.
NOTE: The CHSIHL cannot guarantee Level I graduates a position on the officiating staff of their high school division of choice within the CHSIHL league schedule. Beginning Level I participants are more likely to begin within the Middle School or High School Junior Varsity divisions while they work toward advancement to an advanced Level I or Level II ranking.
Level II - Required for "Rank Level" advancement for referee with a minimum of 1-2 years experience.
This training is designed for referees with previous Level I certification and training and that have 1 or 2 years of officiating experience. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of the rules, skill development and the technical aspects of officiating.
Participation in this comprehensive training program will allow officials with limited experience to greatly improve their knowledge of the rules and elevate their on-court abilities in a very short period of time. Graduates will leave the training better able to function as a linesman at the most proficient level of high school inline hockey and preparation for high school varsity competition. Graduates also receive their AAU and CHSIHL League certification for the 2007/2008 hockey season.
League Annual Referee Training Program
The Colorado High School Inline Hockey League will be conducting its Annual Referee Training Program beginning in the late summer of 2007 as its efforts toward improving Colorado 's referee core of high school and middle school league officiating.
The training and certification sessions will consist of Level I and Level II on-court and off-court training, classroom seminars and fitness testing. The on-court session will consist of skating skills and tests. The classroom seminars will focus on rules, rule changes and areas of emphasis. This year's classroom session will also include a joint session with coaches from the CHSIHL (Colorado High School Inline Hockey League).
The CHSIHLL Referee Training Program will be conducted by , the CHSIHL's Director of Officiating and Officiating Development Coordinator. The RIC will be responsible for referee training and the CHSIHL game schedule assignment process.
This year's officiating core will selected from over 40 experienced Level I and Level II Colorado referees, and a number of new referees who will enter the CHSIHL Level I Training Program.
Seasoned guest referees will attend and speak at the CHSIHL Referee Training Programs to further enhance the training and overall experience of the referee participants.
REFEREES' TRAINING PROGRAM SCHEDULE
2008 - Referee Pre-Season Summer Training
Monday, August 18, 2008 - 6pm – 10pm
Place: Parker Field House
2008- Referee Pre-Season Meeting & LEVEL I Training and Certification
Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 7pm – 10pm
Place: Parker Field House
Referee In-Season Training & Meeting Update
Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 7pm – 10pm
Place: Parker Field House
AAU and CHSIHL League Certification Cost: $25
LEVEL II Training and Certification
TBA, 2008
6:15 - 8:00 Off-court Classroom Session (Location TBA)
8:30 - 10:30 On-court Session (Location TBA)
CHSIHL Referee Training and Development Plan
Referee In Cheif
CJHSIHL, and CHSIHL Director of Officiating and Officiating Development Coordinator.
Features of Referee CHSIHL Training
• The most comprehensive high school inline hockey referee training programs offered in Colorado
• Graduates receive AAU Hockey and CHSIHL Certification for 2008/2009
• Ongoing expert instruction, supervision and evaluation.
• Interesting and fun approach to off-court training.
• Personal video record of your training and game action.
• USA Roller Sports/AAU Hockey Rule Book and Officiating Manual provided free to all participants.
Benefits of attending Referee CHSIHL Training
• Graduate to more total court time than any comparable league in Colorado .more $$$
• Improve your officiating and skating skills
• Get in "game shape" before the season starts
• Refine your knowledge of the rules of the CHSIHL high school game
• No need to attend another referee certification clinic for the CHSIHL season.
• Develop greater poise and confidence as an official, on and off the court.
• Compare and showcase your fitness level, officiating ability and skating skills
• Gain a greater understanding of the "art of officiating" and "feel for the high school game"
Training Emphasis on the Official's Code of Ethics:
- Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else
- Accept responsibility for all actions taken
- Be impartial
- Avoid any situation which may lead to a conflict of interest
- Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction
- Seek continual self improvement through study, performance evaluation, and regular renewing of certifications
- Be a positive role model for both the participants and younger officials in your behavior and personal appearance
- Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards participants
- Refrain from any form of sexual harassment towards participants
- Show concern and caution towards sick and injured participants
For more information contact:
officials@chsihl.com
CHSIHL Scorekeeper Requirements
(PART-TIME)
If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality CHSIHL SCOREKEEPING, consider a position with the Colorado High School Inline Hockey League. We are currently accepting applications positions to provide scorekeeping within the CHSIHL seasons of middle school and high school inline hockey scheduled games.
Key responsibilities include:
• Pick up and examine team rosters/scoresheets, scoreboard control, first aid pack from the facility office
• Check and insure that the playing surface is safe and free from debris
• Set up scoreboard and insure that it is functioning properly
• Ensure player eligibility from each team prior to the start of the game
• Deny rink access to players without proof of eligibility
• Compare player eligibility to the official roster from the CHSIHL website
• Sweep surface between games (hockey)
• Keep accurate score and appropriate statistics
• File necessary reports concerning participant behavior
• Complete scoresheets and turn in to the site supervisor
The ideal candidate for this position will:
• Have strong people and customer service skills.
• Be hard working, motivated, and team-oriented.
• Work effectively in a hectic, fast-paced environment.
Minimum Requirements:
• 18 years of age.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
Salary Range:
$8.00 to $9.00 per hour. The position will require evening and weekend hours. This is a “Contractual” position. You would be responsible for your own tax filing (1099). Fully Completed Application Required
Thank you for your interest in the CHSIHL Referee Training Program and we look forward to seeing you at the 2008/2009 sessions.
Any questions regarding Scorekeeper Recruitment e-mail info@CHSIHL.com
Scorekeepers must contact the League Director for any schedule request or changes.
Colorado High School Inline Hockey League (CHSIHL)
P O Box 462084
Aurora, CO 80046
info@chsihl.com |
