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Here’s the path for starting and continuing your
officiating career:
For
entry-level information, you may contact:
USA Hockey Officiating Program
1775 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: (719) 576-USAH
www.usahockey.com
E-mail: MattL@usahockey.org
Level 1: Many officiate games at age levels
eight-or-under to 12-or-under (Mites through Pee Wees)
after completion of the registration and testing process
in addition to attending a preseason seminar.
Upgrading:
After successfully completing the registration process
and working one season at Level 1, you may apply for
Level 2 the next season. After working at Level 2 for
one season, you may apply for Level 3 the following
season. Level 4 officials can work as referees at the
highest levels of competition.
Level 2: May officiate at the 14-or-under (Bantam)
and younger age classes after completion of the registration
and testing process and after one or two years at Level
1. Attendance at a preseason seminar is mandatory.
Level 3: The Level 3 official has proven his
abilities over a period of years. The official is required
to complete all registration and testing requirements
and must attend a preseason seminar. Level 3 officials
may referee games for the 17-or-under age classification
(Midget) as well as Over-20 (Senior) and act as a linesman
for Junior hockey games (19-and-under).
Level 4: Level 4 officials may work all levels
of USA Hockey. Applicants must have one year of experience
at Level 3, must successfully complete the open-book
exam, the closed-book exam, a skating test and attend
a preseason seminar.
Working
the high school level: Contact
your state high school association for information
on how to get started in your local area. Or contact
a local officials association. That is a group of officials
who meet periodically to discuss rules, mechanics and
philosophy. They are a great way for new officials to
learn from veteran officials. NASO may be able to provide
you with a list of officials associations in your area.
We will be happy to put you in contact with an association.
You may Contact
Us for a local association near you.
The National Federation of State High School Associations
(NFHS) is the nation’s governing body for high
school athletics. Contact the NFHS
for rulebooks, rule changes and information on your
state association.
NFHS
P.O. Box 690
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317/972-6900
Upgrading
to college: Advancement is based on the
league or conference. When first trying to enter a particular
college conference, talk with referees who are currently
in the conference. They can give you valuable information
such as the conference commissioner and officiating
camps to attend. College athletic directors or sports
information directors can also be helpful.
You may start your career in the NAIA, work an
NCAA Division III conference, advance to a Division
II schedule, then on to a smaller Division I conference
and culminate with a major Division I schedule.
Click here for a NCAA
college conference directory.
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