2THE REGISTRATION PROCESS HAS CHANGED SIGNIFICANTLY FOR LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2 OFFICIALS. PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.
The registration instructions listed below represent the “best practice” for completing the 2023-24 officiating registration process.
New officials and returning officials who did not receive a 2022-23 officiating card and crest from USA Hockey cannot accept game assignments until they are in possession of their 2023-24 USA Hockey officiating card and crest.
Returning officials who received a 2022-23 officiating card and crest can officiate games through November 30, 2023. Beginning December 1, 2023, returning officials must have a 2023-24 officiating card and crest to officiate games.
All officials regardless of level...
Level 1 Registration Requirements
Registration requirements for Level 1 officials have changed substantially for 2023-24. Please review these items carefully ensuring you complete each step in the process.
Level 2 Registration Requirements
Registration requirements for Level 2 officials are different from previous seasons. Please review these items carefully ensuring you select the approach best meeting your needs and that you complete each step in the process.
Level 3/Level 4 Registration Requirements
DO NOT CONTACT USA HOCKEY WITH REGISTRATION ISSUES! USA Hockey will typically refer you back to the Central District or WHOA. General registration questions should be directed to your WHOA Region Director via e-mail. Questions regarding registration, account issues, name changes, duplicate seminar registrations, etc. should be directed to Duffy Dyer, (WHOA Education Coordinator). Correspondence should include the following information:
1. First name, Middle Initial, and Last Name.
2. Your date of birth.
3. Seminar location and date of attendance.
4. Screen shots of your USA Hockey profile showing all steps of the officiating process.
The registration instructions listed below represent the “best practice” for completing the 2023-24 officiating registration process.
New officials and returning officials who did not receive a 2022-23 officiating card and crest from USA Hockey cannot accept game assignments until they are in possession of their 2023-24 USA Hockey officiating card and crest.
Returning officials who received a 2022-23 officiating card and crest can officiate games through November 30, 2023. Beginning December 1, 2023, returning officials must have a 2023-24 officiating card and crest to officiate games.
All officials regardless of level...
- MUST have a USA Hockey Profile to register for a seminar in USA Hockey Courses, view your Online Education Module curriculum, and record your attendance for WHOA-administered USA Hockey seminars. Please make sure you can access your Profile. If you have Profile issues, contact USA Hockey Member Services - WHOA cannot assist you with Profile issues.
- MUST complete SafeSport training (if 2006 Birth Year, or older)
- MUST complete and maintain a USA Hockey sanctioned criminal Background Screen if 18(+) years old on June 1, 2023. If applicable, please register for this Background Screen during your initial registration process ensuring timely completion.
- MUST wait a minimum of 24 hours (in rare instances up to 48 hours) for USA Hockey to transmit your registration data to WHOA. This wait time may impact your ability to register for on in-person classrooms (Level 1) and WHOA-administered virtual seminars (Levels 2-4).
- MUST attend and complete a virtual classroom (Levels 2-4) and in-person classroom (Level 1) to receive USA Hockey seminar credit. "Attend and complete" means you must arrive on time and remain at/in the seminar until dismissed by staff. You cannot leave early for any reason (e.g. to go to practice, a game, or ref a game). You must be engaged in the seminar in an educationally friendly environment with your face visible at all times. Compliance is determined solely at the discretion of seminar staff.
- Seminar registrants must be 12 years of age on or before December 31, no exceptions.
- MUST register for WHOA sponsored virtual and in-person events a minimum of three days prior to the event (e.g. registration for a Saturday seminar closes at 11:59 PM on the preceding Monday). NO WALK UP OR SAME DAY REGISTRATIONS ARE ALLOWED!
Level 1 Registration Requirements
Registration requirements for Level 1 officials have changed substantially for 2023-24. Please review these items carefully ensuring you complete each step in the process.
- Must complete online Membership Application: https://membership.usahockey.com/
- Must submit Officiating Membership fee ($55.00)
- Must attain an Open Book Exam score of 35/50 (or higher)
- Must complete a Level 1 Virtual Classroom Seminar sanctioned by USA Hockey: https://www.usahockey.com/officialseminars (effective 8/17/23 this requirement has been cancelled and all seminars will be in-person. See next bullet point to register for in-person seminar)
- Must complete a Level 1 in-person classroom sanctioned by USA Hockey: https://secure.offserv.com/whoa/members/reg_register.asp
- Must complete Level 1 Online Education Module curriculum found in your USA Hockey Profile
Level 2 Registration Requirements
Registration requirements for Level 2 officials are different from previous seasons. Please review these items carefully ensuring you select the approach best meeting your needs and that you complete each step in the process.
- Must have been Level 1 (Complete) within the last two seasons
- Must complete online Membership Application: https://membership.usahockey.com/
- Must submit Officiating Membership fee ($110.00)
- Must attain an Open Book Exam score of 60/75 (or higher)
- Must complete Level 2 Virtual Classroom Seminar sanctioned by USA Hockey: https://secure.offserv.com/whoa/members/reg_register.asp
- Must complete Level 2 Online Education Module curriculum found in your USA Hockey Profile
- May attend an OPTIONAL Level 2 ice session sponsored by WHOA. To register for the OPTIONAL ice session, click here
Level 3/Level 4 Registration Requirements
- Must have been Level 2 or higher (Complete) during previous season if applying for Level 3
- Must have been Level 3 or Level 4 (Complete) last season if applying for Level 4
- Must complete online Membership Application: https://membership.usahockey.com/
- Must submit Registration Fee ($110.00)
- Must attain an Open Book Exam score of 85/100* (or higher) for Level 3
- Must attain an Open Book Exam score of 90/100* (or higher) for Level 4
- Must complete a L3 or L4 Virtual Classroom Seminar sanctioned by USA Hockey: https://secure.offserv.com/whoa/members/reg_register.asp
- Must complete Level 3 Online Education Module curriculum (Level 3 officials) found in your USA Hockey Profile
- Must complete Level 4 Online Education Module curriculum (Level 4 officials) found in your USA Hockey Profile
DO NOT CONTACT USA HOCKEY WITH REGISTRATION ISSUES! USA Hockey will typically refer you back to the Central District or WHOA. General registration questions should be directed to your WHOA Region Director via e-mail. Questions regarding registration, account issues, name changes, duplicate seminar registrations, etc. should be directed to Duffy Dyer, (WHOA Education Coordinator). Correspondence should include the following information:
1. First name, Middle Initial, and Last Name.
2. Your date of birth.
3. Seminar location and date of attendance.
4. Screen shots of your USA Hockey profile showing all steps of the officiating process.