LAHOA Officiating Development Program
The LAHOA Officiating Development Program is designed to enhance the development of officials through useful feedback. The game of ice hockey changes so quickly that attendance at an annual seminar at the beginning of the season is no longer adequate for the average official. Thus, follow-up education is essential in establishing a strong core of officials. The program is designed to provide instructional follow-up which reinforces materials presented at USA Seminars, improve the overall quality of local officiating, develop more consistent officiating standards in terms of rule interpretation and enforcement, positioning and techniques, and identify candidates for advanced training and higher-level competition.
Goals of the LAHOA Officiating Development Program
- Target 1st and 2nd year officials, to retain them in the officiating program.
- Develop confidence in the new official.
- Develop positive communication skills with players and coaches.
- Convey to the players, coaches, and parents that these new officials are in a learning environment and that efforts are being made to provide quality officiating at all levels of the sport.
- Provides an opportunity for senior officials to pass on their experience and skills to new developing officials.
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