Referee Information
PCAHA Referee Information
Welcome to the PCAHA Referee page! Here, you’ll find everything you need to get started and stay informed as an official.
Game Assignments
- U15A, U18A/C, U21A/C: Assigned by PCAHA Zone assignors.
- U15 (C) Fraser Valley East: Zone 1 assignors.
- U15 (C) President Games: New Westminster MHA.
- U15 (C) Lions Gate League: Association RIC.
- U15 (C) Fraser Valley North & West: Association RIC.
- U13 and Below: Assigned by the Association RIC.
| Zone | Associations | Referee Assignor |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 |
Abbotsford MHA Aldergrove MHA Chilliwack MHA Hope & District MHA Mission MHA Langley MHA |
Ray Blanchette 778-908-4068 |
| Zone 2 |
Coquitlam MHA Port Coquitlam MHA Port Moody AHA Ridge Meadows MHA |
Robyn Doig 604-464-9815 (Fax: 604-464-1321) (Cell: 604-787-7457) |
| Zone 3 |
Cloverdale MHA North Delta MHA Semiahmoo MHA South Delta MHA Surrey MHA USA Teams - for home games played in BC: Seattle Junior HA Sno King AHA Whatcom County AHA |
David Barry 778-772-5011 |
| Zone 4 |
Arbutus Club MHA Burnaby MHA Burnaby Winter Club MHA New Westminster MHA Richmond Jets MHA Vancouver MHA Vancouver Thunderbird MHA |
Candis Hodson 604-880-1391 |
| Zone 5 |
Hollyburn Country Club MHA North Shore Winter Club MHA North Vancouver MHA West Vancouver MHA Squamish MHA Sunshine Coast MHA Whistler MHA |
Nicholas Van Dyk tba |
| Zone 6 |
All Female U15A/C All Female U18A/C All Female U21A/C USA Female Teams for home games played in BC |
David Barry 778-772-5011 |
| USA Teams |
USA Teams - for US Games played at home arenas: Everett Youth HA Seattle Junior HA Sno King AHA Whatcom County AHA Western Washington FHA |
Cascade Officials Assoc./Mt. Baker Officials Assoc. |
Spordle System
- Log In: Use your email address. New officials, ensure you have an account set up.
- Profile Check: Verify your email to receive assignments and updates.
- Calendar: Update your availability and preferred arenas regularly.
Additional Information
- Zones & Associations: Verify emails in Spordle for smooth communication.
- Account Setup: Create a Spordle Account. New officials, this is your first step.
- Help: Spordle Information and Help. Useful for troubleshooting and learning system features.
Referee Grade Levels
| Division | Referee | Linesperson | Minimum Age | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Grade | Level | Grade | ||
| U9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| U11C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| U11A | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| U13C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| U13A | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| U15C | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| U15A | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| U18C | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| U21C | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
| U18A | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
| U21A | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
Examples
- To Referee at U13A you must be at least a Level 1 Grade 2 official.
- To referee at U18C you must be at least a Level 2 Grade 2 official
- To referee at U18A you must be at least a Level 3 official
- To Line at U13C you must be at least a Level 1 Grade 1 official To Line at U18C you must be at least a Level 2 Grade 1 official
- To line at U21A you must be at least a Level 2 Grade 3 Official
- * Minimum Age is your age at December 31 of the current year
- Thus, a Level 2 Grade 1 official can referee up to U15C, but can line up to U21C (if they are old enough)
- A Level 2, Grade 2 official can referee and line up to U21C (but cannot work any U18A or U21A)
- A Level 2, Grade 3 official can referee up to U21C but can line U18A and U21A
Referee 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, as follows (changes highlighted): 8. (a) (b) Referee and linespersons expense allowances for all games with a duration of 90 minutes or less within PCAHA shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
| Division | 4-Official System | 3-Official System | 2-Official System | ||
| Referee | Each Linesperson | Referee | Each Linesperson | Each Referee | |
| U9 (Cross-ice) and below | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $20.00 |
| U9 (Full-ice) | N/A | N/A | $35.00 | $27.00 | $35.00 |
| U11 “C” | N/A | N/A | $40.00 | $31.00 | $40.00 |
| U11 “A” | N/A | N/A | $42.00 | $33.00 | $42.00 |
| U13 “C” | N/A | N/A | $45.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 |
| U13 “A” | N/A | N/A | $50.00 | $37.00 | $50.00 |
| U15 “C” | N/A | N/A | $52.00 | $39.00 | $52.00 |
| U15 “A” | N/A | N/A | $55.00 | $41.00 | $55.00 |
| U18 “C” | N/A | N/A | $58.00 | $43.00 | $58.00 |
| U18 “A” | $59.00 | $47.00 | $65.00 | $47.00 | $65.00 |
| U21 | N/A | N/A | $70.00 | $50.00 | $70.00 |
Officiating Leads
BC Hockey has enhanced the structure of the Officiating Delivery Program Group Members within the Lower Mainland (Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association) to better serve the members’ officiating development needs with the addition of a lead responsible for the North Shore to Sea-To-Sky region. There have been minor adjustments to the distribution of MHAs within the remaining Delivery Group Member’s portfolios. Below is an updated list of our leads and their corresponding areas of responsibility.
Important Information
- No Show Report Form: For reporting absences in U15A and above, please report in Spordle
- Injury Report: Injury Report, submit within 90 days if an injury occurs while officiating a sanctioned (PCAHA/BC Hockey) game.
- Suspension Guidelines:
Links
- Rulebook: PCAHA Rulebook. Familiarize yourself with the rules.
- Game Reports: BC Hockey Game Reports. Necessary for documenting games.
- Officiating Pathway: Hockey Canada Officiating Pathway. Guide to your officiating career.
- BC Hockey Officiating Clinic: Clinic Information. Essential for training and certification.
- Leagues & League Managers
- Scholarship Program
Contact & Support
For additional support with any referee information, please contact: