Appreciation Event Scheduled for Saturday, April 28 at Kirkwood Ice Arena

​All MIHOA officials, youth-aged members, parents, siblings and friends are invited to attend. Event will include a fun pickup hockey game, food & drink, a special guest speaker, raffle for officiating gear/merchandise, and a presentation of certificates and awards for our young officials.  

SCHEDULE - APRIL 28, 2018
3:15 PM -- Arrivals & check-in
3:45 PM -- No-check pickup hockey game**
5:00 PM -- Catered meal
5:30 PM – Special guest speaker, presentation of certificates & awards
**The following minimum equipment is required to skate during the pickup game: skates, shin guards, elbow pads, gloves, helmet with facemask.  Full facemask required for all players under 18.  Half-visor required for all other players.

AWARDS
All youth aged officials in attendance will be honored and recognized. Additionally, we will announce the Outstanding Young Official award winners, a special recognition for our young members who demonstrate commitment, positive character, work ethic and dedication. 

RAFFLE
All attendees of the Appreciation Event will be entered to win variety of items.
 
SPECIAL GUESTS
Members of the St. Louis Blues Alumni will be in attendance to skate in the pickup game and to share stories about their careers as professional hockey players. 
 
REGISTRATION
There is no fee for MIHOA members who are 18 & Under, but registration is required. Tickets for guests (parents, siblings, friends) and adult MIHOA members are $10 per person. To RSVP and purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. The deadline to purchase is April 25.

The Blue Note Cup Missouri Youth Hockey Championships get underway on February 22. Playoff games will be held at the Squirt, Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget levels, with games taking place throughout the Greater St. Louis Metro.  Here are some important notes and reminders for all officials who may be considered for these youth division playoff assignments.

• All playoff assignments will be scheduled via officials’ availability, in addition to the “Search for Games” tab. Make sure to login to OSWEB and go to Schedule > Date Requests and update your availability for February. And, submit requests for games for which you are available. 
• Allow yourself plenty of time to arrive to your assignments. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to all playoff assignments. Call me immediately if your partner(s) has not arrived by 30 minutes prior.
• Dress code for all playoff games is business casual attire. No warmups or track suits, please.
• File game reports and incident reports immediately following your game.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude on the ice and utilize good communication with players, coaches and your partners.
• Hustle at all times and give 110%. These are the most important games for these young players, and they deserve your best effort.
• Review the Youth Division playoff rules (link below). A Missouri Hockey Youth Division Rules Officials will be onsite for all games and can answer any playoff questions you may have.

 
These players and coaches have worked hard all year to get to this point. Please make sure that we raise our effort, hustle and communication to provide the best officiating that these games deserve.
 
Thank you and best of luck to all of you during the upcoming Youth Division playoffs!
 
Don Arias
VP Youth
 
RESOURCES
2018 Blue Note Cup home
2018 Blue Note Cup rules
2018 Blue Note Cup championship game schedule