MHOA logo NEW OFFICIALS INFORMATION MEETING FOR THE SPRING/ SUMMER 2008 SEASON If you are interested in becoming an ice hockey official, Metroplex Ice Hockey Officials Association (MHOA) will be conducting two informational meetings to address the commitment, skills and criteria required of the candidates and answer any questions. Candidate officials enter MHOA's Mentor Program, a training program focused on the initial skill development of new officials. Meetings March 24, 2008: Where: Star Center - Plano, Plano, TX Time: 6:45pm - 9:30pm March 25, 2008: Where: Star Center - Euless, Euless TX Time: 7:15pm - 10:00pm The meetings are geographically located and will include a one-hour presentation and approximately one hour of ice time. There are no additional meetings of this type scheduled until fall 2008 and attendance is required to be considered for entry into MHOA Mentor Program. REQUIREMENTS Candidates must be 14 years old by May15, 2008. If the candidate is under 17 years old, a parent must attend the entire meeting. Ice Session will require hockey skates (no goalie or figure skates permitted), helmet (face shields removed), wind suit or sweatshirt/pants.\ Jeans, T-shirts, cut offs/ shorts will not be permitted on the ice. No exceptions! Pad and Pencil(s) for note taking. GOOD ATTITUDES. For more information visit www.mhoa.org.