How Do I Become an Official

Dear Potential Officials:

Thank you for interest in the USA Hockey Officiating Program.

Everyone must attend a USA Hockey Seminar each year (both veterans and new officials) in order to be a registered official. Starting in 24/25 – ALL Seminars are virtual, and you can attend a seminar in ANY state.

All officials must register on-line with USA Hockey before they will be allowed to register for a seminar. Registration is on a “first come, first served basis,” and registration for each seminar will be closed when the seminar reaches capacity. Please note that these seminars often fill up quickly.

There is no charge to attend a seminar, but you must register with USA Hockey and with Mass Hockey as a Referee (even if you are already registered as a Player and/or a Coach). This involves a fee of $55.00 (fees vary by level) to register with USA Hockey and a $15.00 fee to register with the Mass Hockey You can register with USA Hockey on-line at http://www.usahockeyregistration.com/ starting on June 1.

After you register with USA Hockey, you will receive a USA Hockey Rule Book. USA Hockey will process all of your information. If you successfully complete all aspects of the program, they will send you a Referee’s Card along with a crest for your Referee’s sweater.

You will have to book games on your own. Attendance at a USA Hockey Seminar is no guarantee of assignments. Officials make progress at their own pace, based on ability and availability.

We hope to see you at the rink!

For more information, see: Getting Started