FAQ on ice hockey referees
Q: How old do I have to be to become a ice hockey referee?
A: There is no minimum age. However, we recommend that you are at least 12 years old to referee full-pitch hockey. If you are under 12, we recommend that you start by refereeing half-pitch hockey.
Q: How do I become an ice hockey referee?
A: The easiest ways are to submit an application via hockeydomare.se – or to contact your local ice hockey club and ask to take a refereeing course.
Q: Does it cost anything to become an ice hockey referee?
A: This varies from district to district. In many parts of Sweden, the clubs pay for the refereeing course.
Q: When can I start refereeing ice hockey?
A: You can start refereeing ice hockey straight after completing the refereeing course.
Q: How do I get the chance to referee matches?
A: As a youth referee, you are a member of your local club, where your DAIF (Club Referee Officer) assigns you to matches. You should also contact your DAIF for help, support and any questions regarding your refereeing.
Q: Up to what age can I officiate as a youth referee?
A: As a youth referee, you can officiate in matches up to the U16 level.
Q: What equipment do I need to start refereeing ice hockey?
A: For a youth referee, all you need is an approved referee’s shirt, a black helmet with a visor, black trousers and a whistle.
Q: I’m still an active player – can I referee whilst I’m playing?
A: There’s absolutely no problem with refereeing whilst I’m playing. However, it’s important that you don’t referee teams in the same league as the one you play in. Ask the club’s referee coordinator if you’re unsure.
Q: I completed a club referee training course two years ago; do I need to complete another one to be able to referee next season?
A: As a referee, you must undertake training before each season, regardless of the level at which you have refereed or how many years’ experience you have.
Q: How old do I have to be to become a hockey referee?
A: There is no minimum age. However, we recommend that you are at least 12 years old to officiate at full-level hockey. If you are under 12, we recommend that you start by officiating at half-level hockey
Q: How do I become an ice hockey referee?
A: The easiest way is to submit an application via hockeydomare.se – or contact your local ice hockey club and ask to take a refereeing course.
Q: Does it cost anything to become an ice hockey referee?
A: This varies from district to district. In many parts of Sweden, the clubs pay for the refereeing course.
Q: When can I start refereeing ice hockey?
A: You can start officiating ice hockey straight after completing the refereeing course.
Q: How do I get matches judged?
A: As a youth referee, you are a member of your local association, where your DAIF (Referee in charge of the Association) assigns you to matches. You also turn to the DAIF for help, support and to ask questions about your refereeing.
Q: How old do I have to be to serve as a youth judge?
A: As a youth referee, you can referee matches up to the U16 level.
Q: What equipment do I need to start refereeing ice hockey?
A: For a youth referee, an approved referee’s shirt, a black helmet with a visor, black trousers and a whistle are sufficient.
Q: I’m still an active player; can I referee whilst playing?
A: There are absolutely no problems with officiating whilst I am playing. However, it is important that you do not officiate in matches involving teams in the same league as the one you play in. If you are unsure, ask the referee in charge of the association.
Q: I completed an association referee training course two years ago; do I have to complete another one to be able to referee next season?
A: As a referee, you must undertake training before each season, regardless of the level at which you have previously officiated or how many years’ experience you have.
Being an ice hockey referee
Source: Swehockey.se
