Female Officials (Mississauga Girls Hockey League)

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HIGHLIGHTING FEMALE OFFICIALS


"Officials are an integral part of the sport of hockey. The Hockey Canada Officiating Program is an important development program within the Hockey Canada structure. The program will give you a tremendous level of satisfaction when you know you have contributed to the game.


Why do I want to become a female hockey official?
  • gain a new perspective and understanding of the game
  • make the game a fun and safe experience for all participants
  • make some additional money in a fun way
  • have the skating ability and basic skills to be an effective official
  • find an alternate way to increase physical activity and fitness
  • create opportunities to officiate at regional, national and international competitions
  • for the love of the game

“I am a female hockey official because it is a real passion. I started for the love of hockey, to be part of the game and also with the thought of always improving to be at the top level. It is always a new challenge to officiate a hockey game (different teams, different pressure, the game is always changing and improving). We have to be perfect with rules, fitness, nutrition, positioning, attitude, communication and judgment. Being a female official is something challenging, we expect a lot from ourselves and we have to be at our best in every part of the game. This passion became a real good school for life in general.”
    •    Stephanie Normand, Quebec"

[Excerpt taken from: Hockey Canada, Officiating Programs]


If you are interested in becoming a female hockey official, register for a clinic through the Ontario Women's Hockey Association (OWHA) at the following link:

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Former Female Hockey Players Make History as First Female NHL Officials



Article: Officials Chosen for High Performance Camps | Hockey Canada News | Dan Hanoomansingh | January 29, 2024



ALI BERES, MGHL Referee, Becomes an IIHF Official

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Article: Life Between the Lines | Hockey Canada News | Katie Brickman | March 08, 2024



TARA BERNARD-RAE, MGHL Player, Becomes a Referee

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CONGRATULATIONS, Tara Bernard-Rae (second from left), on refereeing the 2022 ESSO Cup Championship game!




For more information about officiating, or for any questions or comments, please contact:
Ed Chong | MGHL Assignor | [email protected]