The Okanagan School of Officiating's Inaugural Camp, in partner with Okanagan Hockey School, runs from July 5 to 9, 2010 with a second camp beginning July 12th and running until July 16th.

 

 

Head Instructor
Steve Kozari, NHL Official

Steve is a current National Hockey League official, having been a member of the NHLOA since the 2003-2004 season. Steve has reffed in 121 professional games in his career. Prior to joining the professional ranks, Steve spent 10 years officiating in the Western Hockey League, including the 2003 Memorial Cup Final. Steve was also the recipient of the 2002-2003 Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy as the Top Official in the WHL.

Highlights

• Instructed and Delivered by current NHL Referees, NHL Linesmen and WHL Staff
• First in the world to teach on and off ice officiating in an all encompasssing tournament style!
• Daily On and Off Ice Officiating of the OHS' IDT Games (3 Games per night)
• Daily Power Skating
• Officiating Recruits/ Scouts in Attendance
• Low ratio of instructor to student Full week Camp 8 hours per day
• Daily Video Analysis and Rule Interpretation Scenarios
• De-escalation and Game Management Taught Daily theory, skill, & DVD based lectures from NHL Referees, NHL Linesmen and Professional Instructors
• Daily case study and peer evaluations
• Off ice officiating mandated (goal judges, video goal judges, timekeepers, scorekeepers, and statisticians)
• Strength and Conditioning Training
• Conflict Resolution & De-escalation Skills Taught
• Visualization and Inspirational Seminars
• Post Game Evaluations

Program Overview

• 10 person squads will rotate daily assignments: i.e. each game will have 2 referees, 2 linesmen, 2 goal judges, 2 scorekeepers/statisticians, & 2 peer evaluators/student supervisors.
• Scholarships Available
• Registration: Open to both male and female active Ice Hockey Officials worldwide aged 14 or older before Dec. 31, 2009

Tuition

• Day Student - $495
• Dinner Ticket (4:30PM) - $75
• Registration - Name, Address, Contact Information including email, Birth date, Healthcare information including Doctor's name and emergency contacts, physical description i.e. Height Weight, will you need a translator and for which language, and contact information for your current Referee in Chief  

Camp Capacity - 36 Students per week 

Registration

To register please visit www.okanaganschoolofofficiating.com

Get a Tax Credit!!

A children's fitness tax credit for as much as $500 may be available for each eligible child registered in Okanagan Officiating School 2010. Visit Revenue Canada's website at www.cra-arc.gc.ca for more info about the children's fitness tax credit.