NOTE: for the 2019-2020 season, to qualify for membership with MIHOA, you must be 14 years old on or before December 31, 2019.
Dates/locations of certification seminars for the 2019-20 season will be posted on this page once confirmed.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SEMINARS IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN IN EARLY AUGUST
Please read all instructions very carefully
View the following video on the steps necessary to become certified as a USA Hockey official.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SEMINARS IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN IN EARLY AUGUST
Please read all instructions very carefully
View the following video on the steps necessary to become certified as a USA Hockey official.
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 for Seminars in the St. Louis Area
Check back in June or July for dates/locations.
Level 1 – new officials or officials who choose to return as Level 1
Check back in June or July for dates/locations.
Check back in June or July for dates/locations.
Level 1 – new officials or officials who choose to return as Level 1
Check back in June or July for dates/locations.
Level 2 & 3 - combined seminars for officials who are eligible to register as Level 2 or Level 3
Check back in June or July for dates/locations.
Check back in June or July for dates/locations.
Level 4 - officials who are eligible to register as Level 4
Check back in June or July for dates/locations.
Check back in June or July for dates/locations.
Dates, Times and Locations for Seminars in Jefferson City, Springfield MO and Springfield IL
Check back in June or July for dates/locations.
Check back in June or July for dates/locations.
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.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN IN EARLY AUGUST. Please read all instructions very 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
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN IN EARLY AUGUST. Please read all instructions very 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
