GrayJay Sports
OFFICIATING Info
Referee in Chief - Glenn Boyce
- Email: referee-in-chief@whalers.org
How to Apply to be an on-ice (referee) or off-ice official (timekeeper)
Eligibility
- Reside in the Dartmouth zone as defined by HNS
- Entering, at minimum, your first year of U15 in the upcoming season.
NOTE: 2026-27 selections have been made - the association is full at this time.
Fill out the application form above to be added to the waitlist.
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- Note: Only applicants selected will be contacted & submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance
- Applications will be reviewed late August / early September each year prior to the start of the season.
- Please be aware only a limited number of applicants will be selected
If selected new officials must complete:
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- "Intro to Officiating" on the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR)
- After the above is completed you will be able to register for a New Official clinic on the HCR
- Officials aged 18 and up are required to complete a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
For more information about officiating clinics and registration, please visit:
- Hockey Nova Scotia Officiating Clinics: https://hockeynovascotia.ca/official/clinics/
- Hockey Nova Scotia Registration Information: https://hockeynovascotia.ca/official/registration-information/
Equipment
All officials are responsible for obtaining the required officiating equipment and wearing the appropriate attire.
Timekeeping
- There is no course for timekeeping for new off-ice officials. You will shadow an experienced timekeeper for a couple of games
- Mobile device with internet is required for gamesheets.