2023 DBOA *New* On-Ice Official Application

Thank You for taking interest in becoming an On-Ice Official with DBOA. You must be 13 years of age by Dec 31st, 2023. Please fill out the following application form, which includes a quiz. The form is long, it is recommended that you take your time (make a copy or print a copy if needed). 

Section 1 - General Information
Section 2 - Interview Questions
Section 3 - Quiz (21 Questions)

  • This is an "open book" quiz on Hockey Canada Rules.
  • Answers to these questions can be found in the Hockey Canada Rule Book/Case Book.

https://cdn.hockeycanada.ca/hockey-canada/Hockey-Programs/Officiating/Downloads/rulebook_casebook_e.pdf

Please complete and submit this application and quiz form by May 1st, 2023. You can only submit once, and the system will not allow you to save. Recommend printing the questions or write your answers down before you go to make final submission.

In the past we have done on-ice tryouts, however this year it's still undetermined.

Phone Interview - If the selection committee chooses to hold interviews this year, a time will be set up, upon receiving a completed application.

*IF ACCEPTED*, you will be sponsored by DBOA to attend a Hockey Canada clinic for New Officials. ONLY those sponsored by a local association are eligible to sign up for such a clinic.

If you have any further questions, please contact the DBOA Referee-in-Chief (districtbric@gmail.com)

Thank You and Good luck.

 

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Section 1 - General Information
What is your last name? *
What is your first name? *
Primary Email *
Secondary Email (Optional)
Phone Number
Date of Birth (DOB) *
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Age
Section 2 - Interview Questions
Work Experience / Volunteer Experience / Officiating Experience / School clubs etc...
Do you have hockey experience as a player or coach?  If so, what levels have played or coached? *
Why do you want to be an on-ice official? What goals and expectations do you have for officiating? What do you hope to gain, learn or improve upon from officiating minor hockey?
What is your greatest strength and how would it be beneficial to your officiating career? What is your greatest weakness and how might that hinder your development as an on-ice official?
Unfortunately officials sometimes have to deal with critical coaches and parents while conducting their duties on (and sometimes off) the ice.  There are a number of tools at your disposal and we provide training to help prepare our officials for when this happens.  That said, experience dealing with conflict never hurts.  Can you speak to any experience you have dealing with conflict?
Scenario: Half-way through the third period, Team A is down by a goal. Both Teams have been very aggressive in their play throughout the game. A Player from Team A is carrying the puck and is slashed across the wrist by a player from Team B. Team A player drops to the ice holding his wrist. As the Referee you did not see the slashing incident. You realize that Team A player is injured at which time you blow the whistle for a stoppage in play. Team A’s coach is irate and is yelling and gesturing at you from the bench. How would you handle this situation?
Section 3 - Quiz (21 Questions)
1) Ice hockey shall be played on an area of ice known as
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2) The ice is divided into three zones, known as
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3 ) In minor hockey (excluding U18 AAA) what is the maximum amount of players (including goalies) allowed to be in uniform for a game?
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4) The goal crease area shall include what space?
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5) Any player committing three stick infractions shall be ejected from the game.  Which penalties count as stick infractions?
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6) The position of a player's _____________ shall be the determining factor in all instances in deciding an "off-side"
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7) A penalty is being called by the referee for an infraction that had a minimal degree of violence. As a result of the infraction the non-offending player is injured laying on the ice. There was no intent to injure. What penalty is assessed?
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8) At which end zone face-off spot does the face-off take place following an icing?
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 9) Where a player about to be checked turns and, as a result, the checking player creates contact with the back. What should be done with the player delivering the check?
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10) What penalty is given to a minor hockey player who intentionally contacts an opponent in the head and the degree of impact is not serious?
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11) Team 'A' is serving a Minor penalty. The Referee signals a delayed penalty to Team 'A'. Team 'B' scores a goal prior to the stoppage of play. Which penalty expires on the scoring of the goal?
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12) If an attacking player is penalized in the attacking zone, where is the face-off?
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13) The Referee has assessed a Minor penalty to player A10. Player A15 becomes angry at the call and is also guilty of Unsportsmanlike Conduct. What call is the Referee encouraged to make in this situation?
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14) When a player is assessed both a Minor and Major penalty at the same time, which penalty is served first?
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15) What is the width of the blue line?
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16) In divisions of U13 and below, what penalty is given to a player who intentionally body checks an opposing player?
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17) With less than 2 minutes remaining in the third period, you feel a coach has deliberately delayed the game. What do you do?
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18) Referees use a Cone System. What are the three parts of the Cone System?
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19) What is the acronym used for both coincidental minor penalties and coincidental major penalties?
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20) What is the "ladder system" referees use when dealing with disruptive coaches?

3 steps, no caps, use commas (No using "and"). 

Incorrect answers will be double checked for accuracy because the form is answer sensitive. Therefore even if you get it right, there is a chance the form thinks your wrong.
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21) What is the name of the HEO initiative for on-ice officials under the age of 18? (not in the rulebook)
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