Responsibilities

• The RIC is elected every two years under section 3.2.5 of the SPMHA Policies. To stand
  for election the individual must meet the eligibility requirement to be a Member under the
  Association Bylaws. In addition, the individual must have served as a senior on-ice
  official and be in good standing with North Zone Referees Committee.
• Ensures that referees are adequately trained, supervised and assigned to only those games
  that they are capable of officiating at, for sanctioned Association games.
• Maintains a current list of all qualified officials.
• Serves as a liaison with Hockey Alberta and the North Zone Referees Committee on
  behalf of the Association on all referee related issues.
• Provides advice on rule interpretations to the Executive Committee, Division Directors,
  coaches and others as required.
• Conducts all aspects of the annual referees’ clinic.