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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Dates, Times and Locations
Due to COVID-19, the classroom portion for all 2020-21 seminars will be held via video conference. Please be patient with this process as it is new for everyone. See below for dates, times, locations and details. Scroll down for information on how to register.
Due to COVID-19, the classroom portion for all 2020-21 seminars will be held via video conference. Please be patient with this process as it is new for everyone. See below for dates, times, locations and details. Scroll down for information on how to register.
AUGUST 2020
LEVEL 1 (NEW OFFICIALS AND RETURNING LEVEL 1 OFFICIALS)
Level 1 applicants must attend TWO virtual Zoom classroom sessions and ONE in-person clinic (includes off-ice and on-ice instruction).
LEVEL 2 & 3 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 2 OR LEVEL 3)
Level 2 or 3 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. On-ice training is OPTIONAL, but strongly encouraged for new Level 2 applicants.
LEVEL 4 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 4)
Level 4 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. On-ice training is OPTIONAL.
LEVEL 1 (NEW OFFICIALS AND RETURNING LEVEL 1 OFFICIALS)
Level 1 applicants must attend TWO virtual Zoom classroom sessions and ONE in-person clinic (includes off-ice and on-ice instruction).
- Classroom session 1 of 2 (via Zoom) - Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | 7:00-9:30 PM
- Classroom session 2 of 2 (via Zoom) - Thursday, August 6, 2020 | 7:00-9:30 PM
- In-person clinic (Creve Coeur ice rink) - Saturday, August 8, 2020 | 5:00-7:30 PM
LEVEL 2 & 3 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 2 OR LEVEL 3)
Level 2 or 3 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. On-ice training is OPTIONAL, but strongly encouraged for new Level 2 applicants.
- Classroom session 1 (via Zoom) - Monday, August 3, 2020 | 7:00-10:00 PM
- OR Classroom session 2 (via Zoom) - Wednesday, August 5, 2020 | 7:00-10:00 PM
- OPTIONAL on-ice session (Creve Coeur ice rink) - Saturday, August 8, 2020 | 8:00-9:30 AM
LEVEL 4 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 4)
Level 4 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. On-ice training is OPTIONAL.
- Classroom session (via Zoom) - Thursday, August 6, 2020 | 7:00-10:00 PM
- OPTIONAL on-ice session (Creve Coeur ice rink) - Saturday, August 8, 2020 | 8:00-9:30 AM
SEPTEMBER 2020
LEVEL 1 (NEW OFFICIALS AND RETURNING LEVEL 1 OFFICIALS)
Level 1 applicants must attend TWO virtual Zoom classroom sessions and ONE in-person clinic (includes off-ice and on-ice instruction).
LEVEL 2 & 3 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 2 OR LEVEL 3)
Level 2 or 3 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. On-ice training is OPTIONAL, but strongly encouraged for new Level 2 applicants.
LEVEL 4 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 4)
Level 4 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. On-ice training is OPTIONAL.
LEVEL 1 (NEW OFFICIALS AND RETURNING LEVEL 1 OFFICIALS)
Level 1 applicants must attend TWO virtual Zoom classroom sessions and ONE in-person clinic (includes off-ice and on-ice instruction).
- Classroom session 1 of 2 (via Zoom) - Tuesday, September 8, 2020 | 7:00-9:30 PM
- Classroom session 2 of 2 (via Zoom) - Thursday, September 10, 2020 | 7:00-9:30 PM
- In-person clinic (Centene Community Ice Center) - Sunday, September 13, 2020 | 9:30-11:40 AM
LEVEL 2 & 3 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 2 OR LEVEL 3)
Level 2 or 3 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. On-ice training is OPTIONAL, but strongly encouraged for new Level 2 applicants.
- Classroom session 1 (via Zoom) - Tuesday, September 8, 2020 | 7:00-10:00 PM
- OR Classroom session 2 (via Zoom) - Wednesday, September 9, 2020 | 7:00-10:00 PM
- OPTIONAL on-ice session (Centene Community Ice Center) - Sunday, September 13, 2020 | 9:30-10:30 AM (register for this session) OR 10:40-11:40 AM (register for this session)
LEVEL 4 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 4)
Level 4 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. On-ice training is OPTIONAL.
- Classroom session (via Zoom) - Thursday, September 10, 2020 | 7:00-10:00 PM
- OPTIONAL on-ice session (Centene Community Ice Center) - Sunday, September 13, 2020 | 9:30-10:30 AM (register for this session)
OCTOBER 2020
LEVEL 1 (NEW OFFICIALS AND RETURNING LEVEL 1 OFFICIALS)
Level 1 applicants must attend TWO virtual Zoom classroom sessions and ONE in-person clinic (includes off-ice and on-ice instruction).
LEVEL 2 & 3 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 2 OR LEVEL 3)
Level 2 or 3 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. On-ice training is OPTIONAL, but strongly encouraged for new Level 2 applicants.
LEVEL 4 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 4)
Level 4 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. On-ice training is OPTIONAL.
LEVEL 1 (NEW OFFICIALS AND RETURNING LEVEL 1 OFFICIALS)
Level 1 applicants must attend TWO virtual Zoom classroom sessions and ONE in-person clinic (includes off-ice and on-ice instruction).
- Classroom session 1 of 2 (via Zoom) - Monday, September 28, 2020 | 7:00-9:30 PM
- Classroom session 2 of 2 (via Zoom) - Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | 7:00-9:30 PM
- In-person clinic (Centene Community Ice Center) - Saturday, October 3, 2020 | 12:45-3:10 PM
LEVEL 2 & 3 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 2 OR LEVEL 3)
Level 2 or 3 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. On-ice training is OPTIONAL, but strongly encouraged for new Level 2 applicants.
- Classroom session 1 (via Zoom) - Tuesday, September 29, 2020 | 7:00-10:00 PM
- OR Classroom session 2 (via Zoom) - Thursday, October 1, 2020 | 7:00-10:00 PM
- OPTIONAL on-ice session (Centene Community Ice Center) - Saturday, October 3, 2020 | 2:10-3:10 PM. REGISTER FOR THIS ICE SESSION.
LEVEL 4 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 4)
Level 4 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. On-ice training is OPTIONAL.
- Classroom session (via Zoom) - Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | 7:00-10:00 PM
- OPTIONAL on-ice session (Centene Community Ice Center) - Saturday, October 3, 2020 | 2:10-3:10 PM. REGISTER FOR THIS ICE SESSION.
NOVEMBER 2020
LEVEL 1 (NEW OFFICIALS AND RETURNING LEVEL 1 OFFICIALS)
Level 1 applicants must attend TWO virtual Zoom classroom sessions and one game observation with a MIHOA mentor.
LEVEL 2 & 3 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 2 OR LEVEL 3)
Level 2 or 3 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. No on-ice training for these sessions.
LEVEL 4 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 4)
Level 4 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. O
LEVEL 1 (NEW OFFICIALS AND RETURNING LEVEL 1 OFFICIALS)
Level 1 applicants must attend TWO virtual Zoom classroom sessions and one game observation with a MIHOA mentor.
- Classroom session 1 of 2 (via Zoom) - Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | 7:00-9:30 PM
- Classroom session 2 of 2 (via Zoom) - Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 7:00-9:30 PM
- Game observation (in person) - date/details to be coordinated with each official individually
LEVEL 2 & 3 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 2 OR LEVEL 3)
Level 2 or 3 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. No on-ice training for these sessions.
- Classroom (via Zoom) - Thursday, November 12, 2020 | 7:00-10:00 PM
LEVEL 4 (RETURNING OFFICIALS APPLYING FOR LEVEL 4)
Level 4 applicants must attend ONE virtual Zoom classroom. O
- No additional Level 4 sessions scheduled. Refer to USA Hockey seminar catalog to attend any Level 4 virtual seminar conducted in US.
How to Register
Registration for MIHOA-conducted USA Hockey virtual classrooms opens on Monday, July 20, 2020. NEW THIS YEAR, seminar registration will happen via the USA Hockey courses site. There will be zero fee to register via the USA Hockey website. Registration will be limited for each session, so members are encouraged to register early.
All in-person events will adhere to state, county, local, and rink safety guidelines. Additional information and a separate link to register for ice-sessions will be provided during virtual seminars.
A $10 per member seminar administration fee will be collected by MIHOA. This fee has been $20 in the past several years and was as much as $70 at one time. This fee is implemented to defray the expenses of conducting the online virtual classrooms, ice sessions, and other related expenses. Information on how to pay this mandatory fee will be provided at a later date.
Registration for MIHOA-conducted USA Hockey virtual classrooms opens on Monday, July 20, 2020. NEW THIS YEAR, seminar registration will happen via the USA Hockey courses site. There will be zero fee to register via the USA Hockey website. Registration will be limited for each session, so members are encouraged to register early.
All in-person events will adhere to state, county, local, and rink safety guidelines. Additional information and a separate link to register for ice-sessions will be provided during virtual seminars.
A $10 per member seminar administration fee will be collected by MIHOA. This fee has been $20 in the past several years and was as much as $70 at one time. This fee is implemented to defray the expenses of conducting the online virtual classrooms, ice sessions, and other related expenses. Information on how to pay this mandatory fee will be provided at a later date.
Questions
If you have questions about the virtual classrooms or off-ice/on-ice clinics, please email education@mihoa.com. If you have questions about USA Hockey membership registration, SafeSport, online modules, open book exam or other topics, please email hwoodward@mihoa.com.
If you have questions about the virtual classrooms or off-ice/on-ice clinics, please email education@mihoa.com. If you have questions about USA Hockey membership registration, SafeSport, online modules, open book exam or other topics, please email hwoodward@mihoa.com.
