Sharpen your Edge:

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Clinic overview

For Coaches, Parents, and Spectators

This educational development session is designed to help coaches, parents, and spectators better understand the rules, responsibilities, and decision-making processes of ice hockey officials. Through a combination of video examples, rule explanations, and open discussion, participants gain insight into how games are officiated and why certain calls are made.

Using real-game scenarios, officials will break down common situations involving penalties, body contact, positioning, and game management. The session focuses on expectations, communication, and respect, helping create a more positive environment for players, officials, and teams.

This workshop encourages alignment between coaches, officials, and spectators by providing clarity on rules, improving hockey knowledge, and setting clear standards for behavior and communication during games.

What Participants Will Learn

  • How officials are positioned and why

  • How rules are applied in real-game situations

  • Common misconceptions about penalties and non-calls

  • The difference between judgment calls and rule violations

  • Appropriate ways to communicate with officials

  • How positive behavior supports player development

Why This Session Matters

A better understanding of officiating leads to:

  • Improved game atmosphere

  • Reduced conflict and frustration

  • Better role modeling for players

  • Stronger collaboration between teams and officials

  • Spectators seeking a better understanding of the game

Who This Session Is For

  • Coaches at all levels

  • Players/Family/Parents and guardians of youth players

  • Team managers and volunteers

  • Spectators seeking a better understanding of the game

Hockey is a community, we are all better together

Officials Edge believes that hockey thrives when everyone works together. Our mission is to foster sportsmanship and understanding across officials, players, coaches, and spectators. We invite you to be a part of this vibrant community and help spread the love of hockey.

How We Conduct the Session

  • Virtual Classroom

  • In-Person (We will come to your club)

  • Spectators seeking a better understanding of the game

Pricing

Contact for options due to space available, time frame, virtual class limitation, and club rates

What you will gain

This clinic is ideal for anyone who is interested in  seeking structured development, mentorship, and sportsmanship at the rink. While tailored for the rules, its principles resonate with players, coaches, and spectators, enhancing everyone's understanding of the game and promoting a unified hockey environment.