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).

Seminar Registration: Please Read!

Important Updates
  • WHOA SEMINAR REGISTRATION IS OPEN. Please see our registration instructions page for the proper process and link. 8/24 Level 3 seminar is FULL. Next Level 3 is 9/21 (48/50 seats taken). 8/28 Level 2 in West Bend is nearing capacity with 16/20 seats filled. 8/28 Level 1 in West Bend is at 30/40 seats filled. 8/29 Level 1 in Sun Prairie has 22/30 seats filled.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE FOR LEVEL 3 OFFICIALS: Level 3 seminars will be scheduled on an as needed basis with seminars being added once current Level 3 seminars reach capacity. Please sign up for your Level 3 seminar as soon as possible.
  • USA Hockey official's registration began June 1, 2021. Please watch this section for further updates regarding WHOA registration and seminar information.​
  • Open book exams & video modules are available. A summary of rule changes can be accessed by clicking here. The web based rulebook is available by clicking here. Hard copies of the rulebook mailed to all registrants approximately September 1. Rules app update to be completed in early September.
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. Register with WHOA and select your seminar. To register with WHOA and select your seminar, click here. Your referee number is 6-8 numeric digits in length and does NOT contain alpha characters.
  4. At the conclusion of your seminar, you will be given instructions on registering in USA Hockey Courses. Courses registration verifies your seminar attendance and provides access to your closed book exam (Levels 2-4 only).
Create Your 2021-22 Referee Scheduler Login
WAHA requires all associations to register a Referee Scheduler with WHOA on an annual basis. Please access our Schedulers Area for instructions and a link to complete this important task!

​Central District RIC, Sjoukje Brown, Announces Resignation
USA Hockey Central District Referee-in-Chief, Sjoukje Brown announced her resignation after six years of service to the district. The full text of Sjoukje's resignation letter can be found here. WHOA wishes Sjoukje well in the future on and off the ice.
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2021-2025 USA Hockey Playing Rules Published
The 2021-25 playing rules have been published. Please click here to access a PDF version of the rulebook. 

​2021 WHOA Scholarship
The application process for the 2021 WHOA Scholarship is now closed. The Scholarship Committee will review applications and award one $750 scholarship.  The recipient will be announced at the WHOA Annual Meeting on August 21.

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

USA Hockey ZoomCasts are on break and will resume in August. Previous ZoomCasts can be viewed at: https://www.usahockey.com/officiatingzoomcasts. You must register in advance for ZoomCasts using the link shown in this section.