Scroll down for dates/locations of certification seminars for the 2018-19 season. Registration for seminars begins in early August.
View the following video on the steps necessary to become certified as a USA Hockey official.
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
Level 1 – new officials or officials who choose to return as Level 1
Choose from one of the following dates/locations:
August 25, 2018 at Brentwood Ice Arena
Classroom: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
Ice: 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
September 8, 2018 at McKendree MetroRecPlex
Classroom: 8 AM to 4:00 PM
Ice: 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
September 29, 2018 at East Alton Ice Arena
Classroom: 8 AM to 4:00 PM
Ice: 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
October 13, 2018 at Pacific Rink
Classroom (Pacific High School): 10 AM to 6 PM
Ice: 6:20 to 7:20 PM
Level 1 – new officials or officials who choose to return as Level 1
Choose from one of the following dates/locations:
August 25, 2018 at Brentwood Ice Arena
Classroom: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
Ice: 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
September 8, 2018 at McKendree MetroRecPlex
Classroom: 8 AM to 4:00 PM
Ice: 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
September 29, 2018 at East Alton Ice Arena
Classroom: 8 AM to 4:00 PM
Ice: 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
October 13, 2018 at Pacific Rink
Classroom (Pacific High School): 10 AM to 6 PM
Ice: 6:20 to 7:20 PM
Level 2 & 3 - combined seminars for officials who are eligible to register as Level 2 or Level 3
Choose from one of the following dates/locations:
August 26, 2018 at St. Peters RecPlex
Classroom: 9 AM to 3:30 PM
Ice: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
September 9, 2018 at Brentwood Ice Arena
Classroom: 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Ice: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
October 7, 2018 at Fenton Forum
Classroom (RiverChase Recreation Center): 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Ice: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Choose from one of the following dates/locations:
August 26, 2018 at St. Peters RecPlex
Classroom: 9 AM to 3:30 PM
Ice: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
September 9, 2018 at Brentwood Ice Arena
Classroom: 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Ice: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
October 7, 2018 at Fenton Forum
Classroom (RiverChase Recreation Center): 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Ice: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Level 4 - officials who are eligible to register as Level 4
Choose from one of the following dates/locations:
August 19, 2018 at Brentwood Ice Arena
Ice: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Classroom: 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
September 15, 2018 at Brentwood Ice Arena
Ice: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Classroom: 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Choose from one of the following dates/locations:
August 19, 2018 at Brentwood Ice Arena
Ice: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Classroom: 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
September 15, 2018 at Brentwood Ice Arena
Ice: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Classroom: 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Dates, Times and Locations for Seminars in Jefferson City, Springfield MO and Springfield IL
Level 1, 2 & 3
October 20, 2018 at Washington Park Ice Arena (Jefferson City)
Classroom: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Ice: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Level 1, 2 & 3
Springfield, Missouri
Dates are to be determined
Level 1, 2 & 3
Springfield, Illinois
Dates are to be determined
Level 1, 2 & 3
October 20, 2018 at Washington Park Ice Arena (Jefferson City)
Classroom: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Ice: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Level 1, 2 & 3
Springfield, Missouri
Dates are to be determined
Level 1, 2 & 3
Springfield, Illinois
Dates are to be determined
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.
Click here to register for a seminar (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
Click here to register for a seminar (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
