Invite to CWG's

One of my officiating goals for the last several years, since going to nationals really, has been to get asked to officiate at the Canada Winter Games. It is one of only 3 events I haven't officiated at (the other two being the World Championships and the World Club Championships) and is quite the process to go. The criteria is based on your overall officiating rankings, and ulitmately acheiving your level 5. For those that aren't aware, a level 5 ranking is acheived based on your performance at the last two national championships (and usually 3). You generally have to have a strong enough week to earn either a bronze medal or gold medal game in two or three consecutive years, and it is then based on the recommendation of the supervisors, and officating committee.

After the CRC's (Canadian Ringette Championships) in April, I was notified that I had received my level 5 this year. Given level 5's are the first on the list to be asked to officiate at the CWG's, and there aren't that many in the country, I was hopeful to get an invite, but still didn't want to get my hopes up too high.

Thankfully the call did come at the end of June asking if I would go. Another week away from the family will be hard but it is a big opportunity. Should be a strong officiating crew with Brent, Benoit, Karen, Mary-Lynn, Janyce, Danielle, Lori and I, and a good time as well. Needless to say I was quite excited. Wasn't sure what the event was going to be like, but was pretty sure it was going to be enjoyable. Halifax 2011 here I come.