Wednesday, August 24, 2011

2011 Zebra Open Was a Huge Success!







On Friday August 19th, 42 golfers, many hole sponsors and other hockey referees who donated raised money for a great cause: Fighting Cancer.

MONEY RAISED: $2440.00


WHO: People willing to give back.
(Winning Team at 15 Under Par: Brian Thul, Tom Sterns, Jeff Beckers, Zach Nelson)

WHAT: A charity fundraiser and golf event.

WHEN: August 19th, 2011

WHERE: Shakopee, MN

WHY: Because the hockey community cares.

** THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED, GAVE UP THEIR TIME, ENERGY AND RESOURCES. YOU ALL ARE TRULY SPECIAL TO ME AND MY FAMILY

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

A Call to Arms

I Want You!


All online members of Ultimate Officials have been receiving weekly newsletters on our Summer of 2011 Curriculum Series - "Goal Setting".

Here is a link to a recent newsletter and a challenge for you: Click Here for the Link


Respond to info@ultimateofficials.com  to answer the call.

Monday, August 15, 2011

2011 Zebra Open - Friday August 19th

8th Annual Zebra Open
Friday August 19th 
Stonebrooke Golf Club, Shakopee, MN

**ZEBRA FOUNDATION: We have established a foundation for the hockey officials in Minnesota, called the Zebra Foundation.  The mission of the Zebra Foundation is “to support cancer patients and their families through donations.”  Helping our fellow brothers and sisters in the referee world is what this cause is all about.  Cancer can strike any of us or our families at any time, and the Zebra Foundation is here to help.  Your participation ensures help for those in the future. 

The Zebra Foundation donates money to the NHL Official’s Assocition – “Zebra Cares”  https://www.nhlofficials.com/display_news.asp?articleID=513 

2009 Picture Slide Show from the Zebra Open


Stonebooke Golf Course


DONATIONS RECEIVED TO DATE:
$335.00

Make a Donation Online






Thursday, July 28, 2011

The UO 2-1 Hockey Skills Camps


The following video is a "highlight" video from the June and July Ultimate Officials 2-1 Hockey Skills Camps.

I call these camps "hockey skills" camps, because I stress that the officials work on hockey skills that can transfer over into any other system...regardless if it is the 1-2 system, the 2 official system, the 2-1 system, or the 4 official system.

Skills like: footwork, first-step speed, getting in the Golden Triangle and working the Golden Triangle, anticipation, and "at-net skills" are the skills that are stressed.  Using summer hockey as a time to work on all of these skating (and mental) skills help ensure an even better performance for the next season.  These camps are designed for those who are looking to continue their climb up the ladder.  I hope you enjoy!


http://vimeo.com/27025329
2011 UO 2-1 Hockey Skills Camps from J.B. Olson on Vimeo.

June 23-24 Camp Officials:
Joe Millette
Mike Diebold
Brian Thul (trainer)
Matt Butchko
Jeff Beckers (trainer)
Robert Beckl
Jamie Halverson
Eric Arndt
Clayton Smith

July 22-24 Camp Officials:
Nick Bradshaw
Brendan Cohen
Jason Olson
Cameron Voss
Clayton Smith
Joe Millette

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Zebra Open 2011 - 8th Annual - Donate Online

Can't Make It - I'd Like to Help!
WHAT IF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE ZEBRA OPEN?:

If you are unable to make it, but would like to make a donation that goes straight to the Zebra Foundation and to the NHL Official's Association Zebras Care Charity (link here), 

CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW












Who: Hockey referee’s and officials who are interested in having fun and donating money to fight cancer.

What: 4 person scramble – Teams of four will compete for prizes and awards. May choose a partner/group to register with, or may be assigned to a group.

When: Friday August 19th , 2011 8:00 am

$75.00 Registration Fee, includes 18 holes golf, range balls, motorized cart, plus a barbecue picnic afterwards

Where: Stonebrooke Golf Club, Shakopee, MN

Why: Because we all know someone who has been affected by cancer. This tournament started seven years ago, with 6 people who played 18 holes of golf, took all of their betting money from the game, and donated a total of $350 to the American Cancer Society. In 2005, there were two Zebra Open events: (1)Northern Tournament: 4 participants, who donated a total of $240 to American Cancer Society, and (2) Twin Cities Event: 12 participants, who donated a total of $650 to Jon and Kelley Campion (Jon was a WCHA ref and Kelly had terminal cancer). In 2006, we held the event for the first time at Little Falls CC, and we had 27 participants, who raised $3100 for Jon and Kelley Campion again. Year 4 we had the tournament in Little Falls again, drawing 31 people who raised $3000 for the Zebra Foundation. This will be the fourth year it will be held at Stonebrooke Golf in Shakopee, MN, and last 3 years we raised over $1250, $1760, & $2,700 respectively.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

"On Your Faces, Gentlemen"



Holy Cripes...where do I begin? It's the middle of the summer and there is a lot of hockey training to be had out there to prepare yourself for next season. Here are few opportunities for those who sign up for Ultimate Officials:

1. Ultimate Officials Fall Treadmill Camp (August 2nd through Sept. 15)

Cost: $275, with a $50 discount for meeting a minimum number of sessions.

Days: Tuesday and Thursday nights at Bloomington Ice Gardens Rink 3


2. Ultimate Officials 2-1 System Skills Camps

Next camp: August 4-7th at the Super Rink in Blaine and surrounding arenas


3. Ultimate Officials Online 12 Week Camp - "Goal Setting"


This is an online curriculum that gives "how-to's", including insider information, in regards to setting goals and obtaining a position in a new league or championship game. This camp includes a 6-disc DVD series for those who are part of the Minnesota Development Model. (click link for more details)