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AUGUST 4-6, 2023
Sport Stable (Superior, CO)

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ABOUT JAY SHARRERS

Jay Sharrers officiated in the National Hockey League from 1990-2017 skating 1,500+ regular season and 200+ playoff games. Sharrers was assigned to seven Stanley Cup Finals series and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. As the first black official in the NHL, Sharrers takes quiet pride in being part of hockey history. Jay currently serves as an Officiating Manager for the NHL and enjoys coaching younger officials in various junior and professional leagues. Sharrers is also on the Board of Directors of the Bill McKenna Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Learn more about Jay.

ABOUT THE JAY SHARRERS OFFICIATING SCHOOL

The Jay Sharrers Officiating School is a 3-day ice hockey officiating camp featuring classroom curriculum, on-ice instructions, and live-game evaluations. The school is open to grassroots officials (ages 14+) in the host state, neighboring states, and from other parts of North America. The purposes of the school include: 

 

(1) Improve the on-ice and off-ice abilities of grassroots officials through an atmosphere of coaching, learning, cooperation, fellowship, and fun. 

 

(2) Raise awareness of and funding for a scholarship fund within the Bill McKenna Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Funds raised from this school will be available exclusively to applicants who participate in the school. 

 

(3) To increase the retention of hockey officials by rewarding dedicated members of the officiating community with financial assistance for their post-secondary education.

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SCHOOL STAFF

In addition to retired NHL Official Jay Sharrers, camp instructors will consist of top minor pro, collegiate, junior, and amateur officials. 

Organizing Committee

Jay Sharrers, Director; Andy Hudson, Coordinator; Kelly Colyer, Assistant Coordinator; Kris Schoech, Assistant Coordinator; Rob Coggin, Assistant Coordinator.

Guest Instructors

A variety of guest instructors are scheduled to present including retired NHL referees Dave Jackson & Brad Watson, current NHL referee Tom Chmielewski, NCHC Referee Dan Dreger, 2022 Winter Olympics Linesperson Jackie Spresser, NAHL Manager of Officiating Kendall Handley, and others.

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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2023
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Arrivals, welcome/classroom, ice session, dinner, evening event

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Dry-land training, classroom, morning ice session
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Lunch
12:15 PM - 5:00 PM - Classroom, afternoon ice session, opportunities in officiating seminar

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Live game evaluations 

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2023
8:30 AM - Dry-land training
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM - Live game evaluations

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Lunch
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Closing session & awards

PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

The Bill McKenna Scholarship Foundation  announces supporters for the 2023 Jay Sharrers Officiating School. Learn more about partnership opportunities and submit payment for partnership contribution.

TRAVEL AND HOUSING

Travel and hotel arrangements - for campers traveling from out of town - are the responsibility of the individual camper. However, a discounted rate will be offered at a hotel property nearby the host facility. For discounted hotel rates, click here.

REGISTRATION

Registration is open to certified ice hockey officials, ages 14 and older, with a minimum of one year of experience. A tiered registration fee will be offered with discounts and early-bird registration available for members of the Rocky Mountain Distrct. Registration opens April 1.

  • Rocky Mountain District members (ages 14-19) - $175

  • Rocky Mountain District members (ages 20 & older) - $225

  • Non-Rocky Mountain District members - $275

 

ATTENTION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT MEMBERS: Request promo code first and then use the promo code to receive a discounted fee.

REGISTER HERE

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