How to Become an Official

FOR 2024 - 2025 SEASON ONLY

*All seminars will be available online. No more in person seminars.

*Due to system upgrades, there is no on-line test or module requirement.

REQUIREMENTS ARE:

• Online Application
• Classroom Seminar (on-line only)
• U.S. Center for SafeSport Training (if born in 2007 or earlier)
• NCSI Background Screen (if 18+ years old / valid for two seasons)
• AHO offering OPTIONAL on-ice seminar for first years

NEW MEMBERSHIP TIMELINES:

• June 1, 2024: Membership applications open
• November 1, 2024: Membership applications close (no one may start registration)
• December 1, 2024: All 2023-24 Memberships expire
• January 1, 2024: 2024-25 Membership closed, all elements need to be completed (cards and crests no longer issued)

ALL STEPS ARE REQUIRED EVERY SEASON

1. You must complete Membership Registration before registering for a seminar. This is a required step, even if you are already registered as a player/coach/volunteer, you will need to register separately as an official. Cost is $55 for level 1. Levels 2 & 3 are $110. There may be a way to get reimbursed through ASHA for level 1 ONLY.
2. A confirmation email will be sent to the address provided during membership registration. This email will outline next steps.
3. You will be prompted to register for a USA Hockey Officiating Seminar. That will require accessing your USA Hockey account, or creating one if you do not already have one. The link to create a USAH account is in the email, or can be accessed by clicking HERE. You can also go straight to the USA Hockey Seminar catalogue, choose register, and create your account there as well.
4. All Officials are required to attend a USA Hockey Officiating Seminar each season. All USA Hockey Seminars are now offered virtually via ZOOM. You are not required to attend a seminar in your area, but you MUST attend a seminar for the level that you apply for. Register for and attend USA Hockey Officiating Seminar. You'll need to scroll down to see offerings. Link is also in the confirmation email.
5. sort by state
6. click 'register'
7. sign in/create account as necessary
8. choose 'reserve a seat'
9. A hard copy of the USA Hockey rules/casebook will be sent in the mail for those not registered during the previous 3 seasons. It is recommended to download the mobile rule book.
10. Click here for the Open Book Exam. The USA Hockey Officiating Open Book exam will be available 24 hours after you register.
11. After completing the exam, you must click the ''finish attempt'' button and then “submit all and finish” to forward the exam to USA Hockey. An email with your score will be sent shortly.
12. Level 1 Seminars should include the online module units, if not, you will need to complete them online.
13. Officials 2007 or older will need to complete SafeSport Training, USAHockey.com/SafeSportProgram
14. Officials 18 years or older as of June 1 will need to complete USA Hockeys National Background Screening Process
15. Once everything is complete you will receive certification card and sweater crest in the mail.
16. After attending a Seminar, your information will be sent to the local assigner to start setting up your account information for scheduling games and getting paid. An email will be sent from AHO.
17. You will need a helmet with 1/2 shield, striped sweater, black pants, skates, and a whistle. Nate Anderson, with support from ASHA, has set up a way to have these items paid for. Must be purchased from Champions Choice to qualify.

You can access USAHockey.com Profile Page to track progress

All officiating requirements for the 2024-25 season need to be completed by December 31, 2024.

• 2008 or older
• USAH Officials Membership
• Open Book Exam
• USAH Account
• USAH Officiating Seminar
• 2007 and older SafeSport
• 18 as of June 1, USAH Background Screening

AHO will send you an email verification.

Log in to the referee scheduling program using the link provided in the email.

You will need to enter your SSN and submit. Then WAIT.

Once AHO receive's notification, they will update the system to allow you personal account access. This can take 24-48 hrs.

You will receive a second email with the AHO portal link, login info, and password.

Log on and update your account for Direct Deposit under the 'Personal' tab. This is the only method of payment for payroll.

Info on how to use the online scheduler can be found here: