Referee Systems in the APHL

Hockey Canada and Hockey Alberta registered Officials must be used for all League games.

a. When possible, a three (3) official or four (4) official system should be used for all U11, U13, U15
and U18 League Games. When not possible, a two (2) official system must be used upon
approval of the League. Submit your request for 2-Official System HERE

b. Officials cannot officiate any League game should they have a member of their immediate family
(same household) participating in the game as either a player, coach, manager, trainer or off-ice
official.
Exception: Should there be a shortage of qualified officials, the League may approve the use of
an Official with an immediate family member (same household) participating in the game. Both
teams must agree to providing the exception prior to approval being given by the League.

APHL Comment: Approvals must be submitted at least 1 day prior to the scheduled game.
Submit your "Referee Exception" application HERE.

c. Each League Member is responsible for providing and assigning qualified officials for all League
games.

d. Hockey Canada Rule 5.2(k) must be followed if officials are not available to officiate any League
game.

Rule 5.2(k): If for whatever reason, the Referee(s) or Linespersons(s) appointed are
prevented from appearing, the Managers or Coaches of the two competing clubs shall agree
on the Referee(s) and Linesperson(s) (must be registered team officials). If they are
unable to agree, they shall appoint a player from each team who shall act as officials.

e. Officials will be required to fill out a Game Incident Report whenever any major, match or gross
infraction takes place during a League game. Game Incident Reports will not be required for 10-
minute misconduct penalties, unless it leads directly to a game misconduct.

f. Complaints regarding Officials must be made in writing and sent to the League Referee in Chief
following the Hockey Alberta Complaints on Officials Process, which can be found here.