What

The Jay Sharrers Officiating School is a three-day ice hockey officiating camp featuring classroom instruction, on-ice training, and live game evaluations.

The school is designed to:

1) Enhance both on-ice and off-ice skills of grassroots officials through a collaborative environment focused on coaching, learning, and camaraderie.

2) Support and grow a scholarship fund managed by the DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation, with funds reserved exclusively for school participants.

3) Strengthen official retention by providing dedicated members of the officiating community with financial assistance toward post-secondary education.

When

August 7-9, 2026

Schedule at-a-glance:

Friday, August 7, 2026
Afternoon – arrivals, welcome, classroom, on-ice session
Evening – dinner, classroom, team-building, on-ice session

Saturday, August 8, 2026
Morning – dryland training, on-ice session, classroom
Afternoon – lunch, classroom, on-ice session, panel discussion
Evening – dinner, game play

Sunday, August 9, 2026
Morning – dryland training, game play
Afternoon – lunch, game play, closing session

Where and Who

Apex Center Ice Arena
13150 W. 72nd Ave.
Arvada, CO 80005

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The school is open to grassroots officials (ages 14+) from the host state, neighboring states, and across North America.

How

Registration is open to certified ice hockey officials ages 14 and older with at least one year of experience. A tiered fee structure applies, with discounts and early-bird pricing available for Rocky Mountain District officials.

Program fees:
Regular fee: $330
Rocky Mountain District Official (ages 20+): $290
Rocky Mountain District Official (ages 14-19): $250

Program fee includes all classroom and on-ice instruction, as well as refreshments, meals (Friday dinner; Saturday lunch and dinner; and Sunday lunch), a gift package, and all required student materials.

Important dates and deadlines:
May 1, 2026 – early bird registration for RMD officials ages 14-19
May 15, 2026 – registration open for everyone
August 2, 2026 – registration deadline

Registration steps:
**REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED**
Complete a camper registration form and bio.
Submit online payment.
For campers who are under 18 (as of August 7, 2026), parents must submit a CONSENT TO TREAT form.

Enrollment is capped at 40 total campers. A wait list will be established if necessary.