Wisconsin Hockey Officials Association

Since 1980, the Wisconsin Hockey Officials Association (WHOA) has been registering, educating, and developing USA Hockey officials with the highest standards for the betterment of hockey in Wisconsin. As a proud partner with the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association (WAHA), our 1,500 members strive to make the sport of hockey safe and enjoyable for everyone. Our association's members serve the various levels of USA Hockey (youth and adult) and the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA).

Registration Updates

Important Updates
  • Attention Officials in WI. Seminar season is complete. No additional seminars will be offered for the 20-21 season.
  • All officials MUST possess a 2020-2021 card and wear the 2020-2021 crest for all games officiated beginning December 1, 2020. For lists of eligible and ineligible officials, click here.
  • For all new officials this season, you may not officiate until you complete all your USA Hockey requirements (online modules, open book exam and seminar) successfully and receive your 2020-2021 USA Hockey card and crest in the mail. For lists of eligible and ineligible officials, click here.
  • In addition, all officials must be registered with WAHA/WHOA by paying the WHOA registration fee. Pay by clicking: Pay WHOA.
  • Level 2, 3, and 4 officials must show all registration requirements complete in the USA Hockey AND WHOA registration systems no later than 11:59 PM 12/31/20 to be eligible for state play-offs and state tournaments. USA Hockey uses third party vendors for some requirement and data may not be transferred real time. To ensure your eligibility, please complete ALL USA Hockey AND WHOA registration requirements no later than 11:59 PM 12/20/20!
Seminar Registration: Please Read!
The Wisconsin Seminar season is complete. Seminar inquires should be directed to: education@wihoa.org
Four Basic Registration Steps:
  1. Register and pay your USA Hockey fee. You must complete this step first. REGISTER WITH USA HOCKEY
  2. Wait 24 hours for USA Hockey to transmit your data to WHOA.
  3. Pay your WHOA registration fee in the WHOA system by clicking: PAY WHOA REGISTRATION FEE (use the 1/5/21 date).
  4. Select a seminar in the USA Hockey Courses system by clicking: SELECT SEMINAR
*****2021 SEMINAR APPLICATIONS DUE 3/21/21*****
WHOA Region Directors have been working with associations to host on ground seminars in the fall of 2021. If you wish to host a seminar and have not been contacted, please contact your WHOA Region Director.

COVID UPDATES:
  • From WHOA (12/21/20): Click WHOA Update. Please identify violations by name and or number in the Incident Report.
  • From WAHA (12/21/20): Click WAHA Update. See "Extension of Requirements."
  • The above COVID requirements remain in effect until the end of the season (including state tournaments) unless otherwise modified. The WAHA mask mandate remains in effect regardless of any government rulings rescinding mask mandates. Please watch this section for future updates.
WAHA RULE CHANGE:
This is a WAHA rule change relating to coaches/players/spectators entering the Referees Room without permission.
 
4. Coaches/players/team managers/spectators may not enter the Referee's dressing room before or after a game. The following actions will take place for violation of this rule:

a. For a coach or player - a game misconduct penalty shall be assessed by the on-ice officials and a report of the incident filed using the WHOA Game Reporting System. The report will be submitted to the WAHA Disciplinary Committee for possible further disciplinary action or suspension.
 
b. For a team manager or spectator (fan) – the on-ice officials shall report the incident on the WHOA Incident Report. The report will be submitted to the WAHA Disciplinary Committee, who will notify the WAHA Region Directors. A mandatory hearing will be held with the team coach and a representative of their association's governing board to discuss possible disciplinary action.

News​

COVID-19 Resource Center
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​The USA Hockey Officiating Program has developed a frequently asked questions (FAQ's) document as a resource for officials in helping you return to the rink  Click on the document here.

​USA Hockey Zoomcasts

On June 2, USA Hockey is beginning a series of ZoomCasts for officials. The first ZoomCast introduces the USA Hockey summer camps. The event begins at 7:00 PM Central Time lasting for 60-75 minutes. You must register for each ZoomCast at: https://www.usahockey.com/officiatingzoomcasts
USA Hockey Takes Over Background Screening

​All previously registered officials should have received and email detailing the future of background screening as responsibility for administration of background screening transfers from affiliates (WHOA/WAHA) to USA Hockey. Selected highlights include:

  • The program kicked off on April 1 and will be packaged with an official's USA Hockey registration process beginning about June 1.
  • You must be screened prior to having contact with athletes under the age of 18.
  • If you were screened after April 1, 2019 for the 2019-20 season by the affiliate, this screen will be valid for the 2020-21 season.
  • All screens submitted after April 1, 2020 will be valid for two seasons and expire on August 31, 2022.
  • USA Hockey selected NCSI as their screening vendor. Cost for a two-year screen will be $30.00.​
These changes were made to remain in compliance with the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee requirements as well as all applicable statutes. Please watch your USA Hockey registration materials and WHOA seminar registration materials for updates.