NOTE: for the 2020-21 season, to qualify for membership with MIHOA, you must be 14 years old on or before December 31, 2020.
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Level 1 Seminars
Level 1 seminars include a classroom session followed by an on-ice session. Lunch is provided for all level 1 attendees. Level 1 seminars are for FIRST-TIME officials or returning officials who have applied for Level 1 certification with USA Hockey.
Level 2 Seminars
Level 2 seminars include a classroom session, an on-ice session and a closed-book exam. Level 2 Seminars are for returning officials who are eligible for and have applied for Level 2 certification online with USA Hockey.
Level 3 Seminars
Level 3 seminars include a classroom session, an on-ice session (if required based on number of years officiating – see below) and a closed-book exam. Level 3 Seminars are for returning officials who are eligible for and have applied for Level 3 certification online with USA Hockey.
Level 4 Seminars
Level 4 seminars include a classroom session, an on-ice skating exam and a closed-book exam. Level 4 Seminars are for returning officials who are eligible for and have applied for Level 4 certification online with USA Hockey.
Level 1 seminars include a classroom session followed by an on-ice session. Lunch is provided for all level 1 attendees. Level 1 seminars are for FIRST-TIME officials or returning officials who have applied for Level 1 certification with USA Hockey.
Level 2 Seminars
Level 2 seminars include a classroom session, an on-ice session and a closed-book exam. Level 2 Seminars are for returning officials who are eligible for and have applied for Level 2 certification online with USA Hockey.
Level 3 Seminars
Level 3 seminars include a classroom session, an on-ice session (if required based on number of years officiating – see below) and a closed-book exam. Level 3 Seminars are for returning officials who are eligible for and have applied for Level 3 certification online with USA Hockey.
Level 4 Seminars
Level 4 seminars include a classroom session, an on-ice skating exam and a closed-book exam. Level 4 Seminars are for returning officials who are eligible for and have applied for Level 4 certification online with USA Hockey.
What to bring to your seminar
New Officials
Pen, paper, skates (no goalkeeper skates), helmet with half-shield, whistle, warm-ups.
Level 1 (returning) and Level 2
Pen, paper, #2 pencil, USA Hockey Basic Officiating manual, rulebook/casebook, full officiating equipment, skates (no goalkeeper skates), helmet with half-shield, whistle.
Level 3 and Level 4
Pen, paper, #2 pencil, USA Hockey Officiating manuals (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced), rulebook/casebook, full officiating equipment, skates (no goalkeeper skates), helmet with half-shield, whistle.
New Officials
Pen, paper, skates (no goalkeeper skates), helmet with half-shield, whistle, warm-ups.
Level 1 (returning) and Level 2
Pen, paper, #2 pencil, USA Hockey Basic Officiating manual, rulebook/casebook, full officiating equipment, skates (no goalkeeper skates), helmet with half-shield, whistle.
Level 3 and Level 4
Pen, paper, #2 pencil, USA Hockey Officiating manuals (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced), rulebook/casebook, full officiating equipment, skates (no goalkeeper skates), helmet with half-shield, whistle.
Dates, Times and Locations St. Louis Area Seminars
Planning for seminars is underway. Due to COVID-19, the classroom portion for all 2020-21 seminars will be held via video conference. MIHOA is awaiting details from USA Hockey and the Central District regarding format, length, content, access information and additional information. Please be patient.
The information below is TENTATIVE and subject to change.
DATES
TENTATIVE CLASSROOM FORMAT
TENTATIVE ICE SESSION FORMAT
Planning for seminars is underway. Due to COVID-19, the classroom portion for all 2020-21 seminars will be held via video conference. MIHOA is awaiting details from USA Hockey and the Central District regarding format, length, content, access information and additional information. Please be patient.
The information below is TENTATIVE and subject to change.
DATES
- Session #1 - August 3 thru August 8, 2020 with ice sessions at Creve Coeur on August 8.
- Session #2 - September 8 thru September 13, 2020 with ice sessions at Centene Community Ice Center on September 13.
- Session #3 - September 28 thru October 3, 2020 with ice sessions at Centene Community Ice Center on October 3.
TENTATIVE CLASSROOM FORMAT
- Virtual classroom sessions to be held during weekday evenings and possibly Saturday and/or Sunday.
- Length of classroom sessions is to be determined.
- Sessions may involve combined officiating levels.
- For classroom sessions, officials will likely be able to choose from multiple dates/times in order to accommodate their schedules.
- Officials will be required to register for classroom sessions.
- A reduced seminar attendance fee is being considered.
TENTATIVE ICE SESSION FORMAT
- Session #1 - August 8 at Creve Coeur Ice Arena at 8:00 AM and 6:15 PM.
- Session # 2 - September 13 at Centene Community Ice Center at 9:40 AM and 10:50 AM.
- Session # 3 - October 3 at Centene Community Ice Center at 2:10 PM and 3:20 PM.
- Ice sessions will be either mandatory, strongly encouraged or optional. This is still to be determined.
- Ice sessions will be broken out by officiating level. Details are still to be determined.
- Separate registration for ice sessions will be likely. This is still to be determined.
Dates, Times and Locations for Seminars in Jefferson City, Springfield MO and Springfield IL
Jefferson City Seminar
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Springfield IL Seminars
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Springfield MO Seminars
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Springfield IL Seminars
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Springfield MO Seminars
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Please carefully read all registration information/instructions on both the USA Hockey website and the MIHOA registration pages prior to selecting your seminar. Your registration application with USA Hockey cannot be changed once submitted.
Please read all registration instructions carefully.
Registrations will only be accepted online for all seminars. Registration will close two calendar days prior to the date of the seminar. (Example: Seminar is on Saturday, the online registration will close at 12:01 AM on Thursday).
For additional information or questions, contact the below.
St. Louis area and Jefferson City seminars: MIHOA – info@mihoa.com
Springfield, Illinois seminars: Dave Shaneman - ilwroby@springnet1.com
Springfield, Missouri seminars: Mike Hartman – michaelfhartman@gmail.com
Please read all registration instructions carefully.
Registrations will only be accepted online for all seminars. Registration will close two calendar days prior to the date of the seminar. (Example: Seminar is on Saturday, the online registration will close at 12:01 AM on Thursday).
For additional information or questions, contact the below.
St. Louis area and Jefferson City seminars: MIHOA – info@mihoa.com
Springfield, Illinois seminars: Dave Shaneman - ilwroby@springnet1.com
Springfield, Missouri seminars: Mike Hartman – michaelfhartman@gmail.com
