Registration:
- 1st Register with USA Hockey. You must first register with USA Hockey as an official before you register with IHOA. USA Hockey registration opened May 1, 2025.
- 2nd Register with IHOA. This is now open
All seminars will be taught via ZOOM this year. Seminars can be accessed on your USA Hockey Profile.
You can attend any USAH seminar nationally.
Step by Step Instructions on how to Register for New/Level 1 Officials:
1. Register as a Referee with USA Hockey after June 1st, 2025 ($60 L1 / $110 L2-L4 Fee Required)– This is different from the player registration, and both are required if you plan to play & officiate.
a. USA Hockey Registration
b. Once Registered for USA Hockey you can search for our seminar through their portal and secure your spot in the seminar before it fills up – you must select register for this seminar on their site to secure your spot.
i. The seminars will be paired together and cannot be substituted for separate weeks, you must attend both sections of the seminar you select in order to complete your seminar requirement
2. Register with IHOA and pay the IHOA Fee ($50.00 Fee Required). IHOA Registration is open.
a. To registrer for IHOA, go to: IHOA Registration
b. You will select the Level 1 option for all IHOA Level 1 officials
3. If born in 2008 or earlier, complete Safesport training through USA Hockey’s website
4. If born in 2008 or earlier, complete background screening through USA Hockey’s website
5. Once all requirements are complete USA Hockey will send you your Card & Crest for the year and you can start requesting games
6. Please note that if under 18, Per USA Hockey, all officials are required to wear neck protection while officiating games
