Hockey Referee
Development Camps
Great Brook Officials
Association
SUMMER 2014
PROVIDING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE ICE
Table of Contents
Message from Great Brook ............................................................1
Basic Referee Training Camp ........................................................2
Intermediate Referee Training Camp.............................................3
Junior Hockey Referee Training Camp ..........................................4
High School Hockey Referee Training Camp ................................5
Camp Registration .........................................................................6
Student Responsibilities .................................................................7
Message from Great Brook
The Great Brook Officials Association was established to provide
training and development opportunities for those looking to
participate in the game of hockey as an on ice official. We have
been doing it for a long time! We have been providing our
summer referee training camps (RTC) for 4 years now. We have
partnered with Tritown Ice Arena in Hooksett NH who graciously
provides the ice time for each of our sessions. We also partner
with Radius Edge Power Skating who provides the on ice skating
drills for each of our
camps. Our
instructors come from
“All of these
many facets of the
instructors come
hockey officiating
for the sole
community. We
purpose of
have full time referees
helping new and
younger officials
from the North
achieve their
American and NA3
dreams.”
leagues, officials from
the American Hockey
League (AHL), as well
as Division 1 college leagues such as Hockey East, ECAC, and
Atlantic Hockey. All of these instructors come for the sole
purpose of helping new and younger officials achieve their
dreams. Many of these instructors got their start with Great
Brook! We hope you will find a camp that will meet your needs
and your schedule and we look forward to seeing you on the ice
and hopefully become a part of the Great Brook family.
Yours Truly,
Christopher Rousseau, Chief Operations Officer
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Basic Referee Training Camp
Dates/times: June 2014
Week One - 6/2 – 6-9pm, 6/3 – 8-9pm
Week Two - 6/9 – 6-9pm, 6/10 – 8-9pm
Locations: Pembroke and Hooksett
Cost: $45.00 per student
Attendance is required at ALL class
days to receive full credit for course
instruction. Classroom sessions are
held at our Pembroke Classroom. Ice
sessions are located at Tritown Arena
which is located approximately 8
minutes from our Pembroke Classroom.
The BASIC RTC offers two nights of
classroom training followed by 2 nights
of on ice skills sessions. Students will
cover all material that is contained within
the USA Hockey BASIC officiating manual. On ice drills will
emphasize those learning objectives as well as provide power
skating drills specific for use as an on ice official.
This camp also includes opportunities for students to participate in
our summer 3 on 3 leagues as an official with a shadow who will
skate with them and guide them through the game. This allows
students to get experience without affecting the outcome of the
game. This is a unique opportunity that Great Brook has become
well known for.
New students who pay for and attend the BASIC RTC will be given the
opportunity to join GBOA and have the first season’s association fee
waived.
Registration is completed online and payments are accepted thru
PayPal. Camp includes a development camp T-shirt.
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Intermediate Referee Training Camp
Dates/times: June 2014
Week One - 6/16 – 6-9pm, 6/17 – 8-9pm
Week Two - 6/23 – 6-9pm, 6/24 – 7:50-8:50pm
Locations: Pembroke and Hooksett
Cost: $45.00 per student
Attendance is required at
ALL class days to receive full
credit for course instruction.
Classroom sessions are held
at our Pembroke Classroom.
Ice sessions are located at
Tritown Arena which is
located approximately 8
minutes from our Pembroke
Classroom.
The INTERMEDIATE RTC offers two nights of classroom training
followed by 2 nights of on ice skills sessions. Students will cover
all material that is contained within the USA Hockey
INTERMEDIATE officiating manual. On ice drills will emphasize
those learning objectives as well as drills specifically designed for
intermediate or advanced level officials.
This camp also includes opportunities for students to participate in
our summer 3 on 3 leagues as an official with a mentor who will
provide feedback during the game. This allows students to get
experience before the regular season.
New students who pay for and attend the INTERMEDIATE RTC will be
given the opportunity to join GBOA and have the first season’s
association fee waived.
Registration is completed online and payments are accepted thru
PayPal. Camp includes a development camp T-shirt.
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Junior Hockey Referee Training Camp
Dates/times: July 2014
Week One - 7/14 – 6-9pm, 7/15 – 7:50-8:50pm
Week Two - 7/21 – 6-9pm, 7/22 – 7:50-8:50pm
Locations: Pembroke and Hooksett
Cost: $45.00 per student
Attendance is required at ALL class
days to receive full credit for course
instruction. Classroom sessions are
held at our Pembroke Classroom. Ice
sessions are located at Tritown Arena
which is located approximately 8
minutes from our Pembroke
Classroom.
The JUNIOR HOCKEY RTC offers two nights of classroom
training followed by 2 nights of on ice skills sessions. Students
will cover all material that is contained within the USA Hockey
ADVANCED officiating manual. On ice drills will emphasize those
learning objectives as well as drills specifically designed for
intermediate or advanced level officials such as three man and
four man systems.
This camp also includes opportunities for students to participate in
our summer Middle School and High School leagues as an official
in a three and four man system. This allows students to get
experience before the regular season. A guest speaker from the
Referees Crease Association which is the company responsible
for assigning youth, junior, college, and semi pro leagues will be
on hand to meet and network with students.
New students who pay for and attend the JUNIOR HOCKEY RTC will be
given the opportunity to join GBOA and have the first season’s
association fee waived.
Registration is completed online and payments are accepted thru
PayPal. Camp includes a development camp T-shirt.
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High School Hockey Referee Training Camp
Dates/times: August 2014
Week One - 8/4 - 6-9pm, 8/5 – 7:50-8:50pm
Week Two - 8/11 – 6-9pm, 8/12 – 7:50-8:50pm
Locations: Pembroke and Hooksett
Cost: $45.00 per student
Attendance is required at ALL class
days to receive full credit for course
instruction. Classroom sessions
are held at our Pembroke
Classroom. Ice sessions are
located at Tritown Arena which is
located approximately 8 minutes
from our Pembroke Classroom.
The HIGH SCHOOL RTC offers two
nights of classroom training followed by 2 nights of on ice skills
sessions. Students will receive a presentation from a member of
local NIHOA chapter as well as a review of NCAA and Federation
rules in preparation for a high school season. On ice drills will
emphasize those learning objectives as well as drills specifically
designed for high school NIHOA officials such as on ice game
mechanics.
This camp also includes opportunities for students to participate in
our summer High School leagues as an official in a three man
system. This allows students to get experience before the regular
season.
New students who pay for and attend the HIGH SCHOOL RTC will be
given the opportunity to join GBOA and have the first season’s
association fee waived.
Registration is completed online and payments are accepted thru
PayPal. Camp includes a development camp T-shirt.
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Camp Registration
All Great Brook Officials camps can be registered for online at our
website at www.gb-officials.com. Students are encouraged to
register early as there is a limit of 15 students per class. We
strive to keep a lower student to instructor ratio in order to better
serve the students during hands on skills sessions and classroom
answer and question times.
Standard payments are made via our online registration system
using your PayPal account. However, other arrangements can be
made for check, cash, or credit card over the phone or at the first
class night. Please understand that no student spot is reserved
until full payment is received.
Students must understand that there is a no refund policy for
camp registrations. Due to the limited class size, should a
student decide not to attend the camp that space will most likely
not be able to be filled. Thus once payment is made, no refunds
will be issued regardless of whether the student attends the
course or not.
Those who cannot utilize our easy online registration system may
complete the enclosed camp registration form and mail it to Great
Brook Officials Association 15 Glass Street Lower Level 1
Pembroke, NH 03275
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Student Responsibilities
Students must dress appropriately for both classroom and on ice
sessions. Classroom attire may be casual dress. Shorts are
acceptable as well as t-shirts. No clothing with inappropriate
pictures or phrases will be allowed. Students are looking to
become a respected part of the game of hockey and must look
and act the part at all times. Attendance is required at all
classroom and ice sessions. Students who work shadow games
for the level one camp with a mentor will not be paid for those
games. This is a part of your development camp experience.
On ice sessions require full referee gear such as:
Black helmet with half shield
2 whistles
Referee sweater
Black referee pants
Skates with all white laces
Shin pads
Shin tights
Girdle (referee) is optional but recommended
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Registration Form
(use online form at www.gb-officials whenever possible)
Last Name
First Name
M.I.
Address
Apt./Unit
City
Phone
State
( )
ZIP Code
E-Mail
Method of payment
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Check
VISA
MasterCard
Credit Card #
Exp. Date
Name as it appears on card
Signature
Item No.
Price
Qty.
Basic RTC
$45.00
Intermediate RTC
$45.00
Junior Hockey RTC
$45.00
High School RTC
$45.00
Subtotal
Total
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Amount
Our Partnering Sponsors:
Tri-Town Ice Arena in Hooksett NH has been
partner with Great Brook Officials for the last 9 years to
provide ice time for camps and development. They are proud
supporters of our program and continue to provide the very
best in hockey entertainment.
Radius Edge has also partnered with Great Brook Officials for
the last several years to provide power skating drills for the
various levels of camps from basic to intermediate level
training. Peter, the camp’s director and owner, is an on ice
official himself who has officiated through the Junior Level.
We give you two easy ways to register:
 Visit us on the Web
 Fill out the Registration form and mail it
to us
Great Brook Officials
Association
15 Glass Street
Lower Level 1
Pembroke, NH 03275
Phone (603) 620-2650
www.gb-officials.com
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