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​The goals of the Development & Education Program are to recruit, educate, and develop officials at all levels within MIHOA. 
The following programs are under the Development & Education Program:
  • Open Houses: Recruiting new officials through an introduction to officiating requirements and on-ice training. 
  • Supervisor selection, training, and scheduling: Creating a supervision staff, training the staff in the changes of expectations and procedures, and scheduling the staff to supervise games at all levels.
  • Officials’ Retraining Program: Assessing issues of concerning on-ice calls and behaviors of officials that do not fall under the MIHOA Disciplinary Committee’s umbrella, and educate officials regarding individual situations.
  • Player Recruitment Program: Meeting with higher level teams (High School, Midget AAA, Junior, College) to speak with them about opportunities in officiating.
  • Officiating Advancement Program: Promoting officials to higher level games within MIHOA and USA Hockey based on supervisor feedback, rule knowledge, officiating skills, and desire to succeed.

EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM

Equipment Loan Program Allows first year officials to borrow equipment and have the opportunity to purchase the equipment at the end of the loan period.  
The MIHOA Development and Education Coordinators are:
  • Andy Hudson
  • Joe Sullivan

You can contact them at education@mihoa.com