Tony Mariconda wrote:

It is with sincere regret that I have accepted the resignation of Shane Hanlon as the Atlantic District Officiating Seminar Coordinator. Shane is leaving the area and relocating to South Carolina in a work-related move.

During his tenure as our Seminar Coordinator, Shane has been directly involved in building this program into a smoothly functioning operation. He has implemented several changes and improvements that have been emulated by other Districts around the country. In addition, he has become a good friend and confidant for many of us in the District Officiating Program. We will all miss Shane’s dedication to his tasks, his willingness to take on challenges and his great sense of humor. This is a big loss for the Atlantic District Officiating Program, and it will be a big gain for the Southeastern District. Shane will be sorely missed.

To fill these big shoes, I am appointing Carl Barling. Carl will have the advantage of working with Shane to set up our 2006 seminar program. Carl is a veteran USA Hockey official, currently the Referee-in-Chief of the New Jersey Youth Hockey League, a current Officiating Seminar Coordinator, and an experienced member of our Officiating Instructor Staff.

To aid Carl, Marty Maglio has agreed to serve as the Assistant District Officiating Seminar Coordinator. Marty is also a veteran USA Hockey official and an experienced member of our Officiating Instructor Staff. He will help Carl with many aspects of the Seminar program, including serving as a Seminar Coordinator.

I want to thank Carl for stepping up to take this position on such short notice. Combined with his business and management experience, Carl has all the tools necessary to carry on the fine tradition that has been established in our Seminar program. I am sure you will all join me in welcoming him and supporting him in his new position during the coming months and years.

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The USA Hockey Officiating Program is now accepting applications for officiating eligibility for the 2006-07 season. Applicants can simply go to the USA Hockey Online Registration site at http://www.usahockeyregistration.com/, and follow the prompts to the section for ice officials to register.

The open book rules exam will also be offered online this season. Upon receipt of an application, officials will be forwarded information on completing the open book exam requirement online.

All officiating applicants are reminded that they must attend a USA Hockey officiating seminar for the level they are applying for each season. New officials may want to be sure they can attend their Seminar first and then register with USA Hockey. For a complete schedule of our seminars for the 2006-07 season, please go to the Atlantic District Officiating Program Seminar Schedule. Please note that these Seminars often fill up quickly.

Returning officials are reminded that their 2005-06 card and crest expires on November 30, 2006.

Thanks for your interest in officiating and best wishes for a successful season!

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