REFEREES
TCFIHA is committed to developing confident, capable officials from within our hockey community. Our Referee Program offers opportunities for both new and returning officials to gain experience, build leadership skills, and contribute to the game in a meaningful way.
TCFIHA prioritizes the development of female referees from within the association. Assignment priority is given to qualified TCFIHA players, fostering growth and experience in a supportive environment. Our Referee-in-Chief and experienced officials provide mentorship, ensuring that new referees are paired with seasoned mentors whenever possible.
Referees are compensated according to the PCAHA official allowance schedule, which is reviewed every three years. Rates vary based on division and the number of officials assigned to a game.
New Officials
- Complete the Hockey University 'Officiating 1/2' eLearning course.
- Register for an in-person Hockey Canada Officiating Program (HCOP) clinic.
- Contact our Referee-in-Chief for clinic dates and guidance.
- New officials 18 & over are required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
Returning Officials
- Ensure your certifications are up to date.
- If 18 or older, maintain a valid CRC (renew every 3 years).
- Register for the appropriate certification clinic for the current season.
- Contact our Referee-in-Chief for assistance with registration and scheduling.
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
TCFIHA Referee-in-Chief
- Darren Ferris referees@tricitiesfemaleicehockey.ca
Referee Assignor U13 & Below
- Darreen Ferris
Referee Assignor U15 & Above
- David Barry dbarry@pcaha.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
Certification
PCAHA OFFICIALS ALLOWANCES
PCAHA Referee/Linesperson expense allowances are reviewed every three years. At the PCAHA AGM on May 29, 2022, the PCAHA membership approved increases to the expense allowance schedule in consideration of increased expenses incurred by officials, such as gas and equipment.
** When three on-ice officials are assigned to a game but fewer than the assigned number appear, those official(s) in attendance shall be paid the single referee expense allowance per the corresponding 2-Official System rate.
HOUSE OFFICIALS ALLOWANCES
REP OFFICIALS ALLOWANCES
IMPORTANT
Please do not register for any external courses or clinics without first consulting with our Referee-in-Chief.
To ensure everything aligns with our program requirements, reach out to the Referee-in-Chief before enrolling in any training sessions.
Darren Ferris referees@tricitiesfemaleicehockey.ca
We are located on the ancestral, unceded territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem); səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh); S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō); qiqéyt (Qayqayt); sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie); xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam); and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) nations, in what is known today as the Tri-Cities.