Recruitment and retention key to SHA officials

Trent Cey, son of Jamie and Lori Cey, grew up in Wilkie and was part of Wilkie’s hockey experience while he lived there.

Based on a SHA survey of those who chose not to recertify, the organization learned the uncertainty of the season was a underlying factor and most plan to return next season.

Cey graduated from McLurg in 2005 and went on to the University of Saskatchewan for one year, followed by two years at Lethbridge College.

As the pandemic ebbs the SHA plans to continue to improve the clinic material and presentation.

“The key is to understand that the support and development of officials is crucial locally to having successful minor hockey associations.

“I know several friends the same age that would officiate for a year or two and then would quit …

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