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Getting Started

Set up Spordle, learn which games to take, and see how your season works.

Rules come first. Current PCAHA and Hockey Canada rules always take priority over this guide. If in doubt, follow your mentor.

Who looks after you

Ryan Shi assigns U7 to U13 games for Richmond and all Jets tournaments. Jeff Harms is the Referee-in-Chief. Together they oversee your development this season.

How to reach them →

Set up Spordle Play

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Create your Spordle Play accountUse the official’s name, Hockey Canada member ID and birthdate. Open Spordle PlayFind your member IDIn Spordle, tap the Members tab, then the icon with the official’s initials. The ID is listed under your minor hockey association. It starts with 150 or 202 and is 10 to 20 digits long.Set your availabilityTap Availability (bottom left). Choose Richmond Jets MHA as your assignor and select the rinks you will work at: Minoru and Richmond Ice Centre. You do not need to fill in the calendar day by day.Add contact detailsGo to Profile, then Contact. Add your email and phone, and a parent’s if you like.Verify email and turn on notificationsDo this for every email address. If you skip it, you will not get messages from Ryan or Jeff.Browse your gamesTap Games to see games you are graded for. Being graded for a game does not mean you are qualified to work it. See “Which games to request” below.Request a gameTap the game, tap the position you want, then tap Request. You are in charge of your own schedule.Accept your assignmentWhen Ryan assigns you, you must accept it the same way you requested it. Until you accept, you are not confirmed.

Most common mistakeNot verifying your email or not turning on notifications. If you do not hear from us, check this first.

Trouble with your Spordle account? Email info@bchockey.net. Not a Richmond Jets official? Contact your own association’s Referee-in-Chief (usually listed under “Key Contacts” on their website).

Which games to request

U7 and U9 games only. That means U7 cross-ice and U9 full ice.
Richmond home games are at Minoru and Richmond Ice Centre. Ryan only assigns games where Richmond is the home team.
Expect a slow start. There are more new officials than games early on.

Do not request U11 or aboveThose requests pile up and slow down requests from qualified officials. Later in the season, some officials may move up to U11C as a linesperson. Ryan will let you know.

Tournaments

The Jets host six tournaments, one a month starting in October.

Only register for February 13 to 15Do not sign up for any other tournament. The February tournament at Richmond Ice Centre is U7 and U9 only, and the officiating roster is limited to Richmond officials.

Most of your games this season will come from this tournament, so keep your availability as open as you can. The registration form arrives by email about a month before.

Your season

NowSet up Spordle, sort your gear, work through this guide.
Mid to late NovU9 games begin. Request U7 and U9 games.
Mid JanuaryWatch your email for the tournament registration form.
Feb 13 to 15U7 and U9 tournament at Richmond Ice Centre. Your busiest weekend.
Late seasonSome officials may start working U11C on the lines.

Your mentor

The Referee Committee’s goal is to have an experienced mentor on the ice with you at both U7 and U9 games. Your mentor is there to guide you during the game and help you improve. They are not one of the officials. Ryan also calls them supervisors.

Introduce yourself before the game.
Ask what they will be watching for, and how they will signal you during play.
If you are unsure during the game, look to your mentor.
Debrief with them after the game. Their feedback is how you improve fastest.

For parents

You will probably help set up Spordle. Add your own email and phone to the profile too, and verify them with notifications turned on so you see assignments and messages. Please help your official keep their February availability open.

Remember

Request U7 and U9 only. Accept every assignment. Check your email is verified.