CYO Referees, News (CYO Minor Hockey)

ALLIANCE HOCKEY Digital Network

News Article
News Article Image
Oct 17, 2018 | development | 30521 views
CYO Referees
The CYO is a league that was born out of a love for the game. We strive to develop all our players through on and off-ice activities, skills and drills, game play, and teamwork. But the CYO is about more than just developing players - we also develop referees.

Some of the young referees who are on the ice for our CYO house league games are CYO Bantam and Midget players with a high love of the game who want to take their development and training to a whole other level, helping the younger players learn the game, and mediating the play on the ice.

It is often the first thought of every parent, player, or bench staff when a call is made against them or their team by the referee that the call is wrong, the ref made a mistake, the ref wasn't watching, the ref didn't see X, Y, or Z. And then the insults start flying, from both the benches and the stands--insults that are not politely worded, screamed by adults, at children, who are out there trying to do their best to learn just as much as the players are.

Our young referees have completed and passed a multi-week OHMA certification course and through the CYO are now gathering game experience during the season officiating the lower aged games to help them expand and develop their skillset, just as we do with our players. While almost all young referees are paired with more seasoned veterans for each game, that may not always be the case due to a shortage of available ice officials--a sad state that affects leagues across the country.

Our house league players clearly hear the insults and bullying targeted at the officials, why would they want to be one?

It is extremely important for all CYO players, bench staff, volunteers, and spectators to remember that our young referees are part of our CYO family, too. They are the older siblings of the players on your bench. The son or daughter of the person sitting in the stands beside you. Your child's schoolmate. A member of your church. They are students. And they are learning, too.

Please help us keep the CYO as the best league in the region by showing our support and respect to all our members.

Even the ones in the stripped shirts.
Sponsors
atoMc Hockey
In keeping with a 40-year heritage, McDonald’s Canada is proud to support minor hockey in communities across the country, by offering young players a unique opportunity to build their sense of teamwork and focus on the joy of playing.
Delta Bingo
CYO Minor Hockey is proud to participate in Charitable Gaming through Delta Bingo and Gaming St Catharines. This ongoing financial support allows us to offer much needed programs and services. When we come together, we make things possible for our community.
Desjardins Insurance
Inspired by the cooperative values of Desjardins Group, Desjardin Insurance in St Catharines is committed to contributing to the well-being of the local community.
Canadian Tire JumpStart
Founded in 2005, Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities. Thanks to the generous support of Canadian Tire Corporation, who covers all of Jumpstart's general and administrative expenses, 100% of donations help kids access sport and play.
Sunset Grill
Sunset Grill is Ontario’s number one destination for great breakfast and lunch! Visit our sponsor location at 300C Fourth Ave., Unit 9, in St Catharines!