How to become an official
For First-Year USA Hockey Certified Officials:
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​1. Register as a USA Hockey On-Ice Official:
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Register as a referee on the USA Hockey website.
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A rule book (new officials and rule change season only) will be mailed to you after registration.
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2. Attend a USA Hockey Seminar:
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Attend a USA Hockey Officiating Classroom Seminar. These are a full day of instruction held in August of each year in San Diego, with both on-ice and classroom portions.
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Please note: skates & helmet are required for the on-ice portion; a whistle, official's sweater, and pants are recommended but not required.
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For a list of USA Hockey Classroom Seminars in your area, Click Here.
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For help registering for a seminar, contact Jessica Jones at pacificdistrictsocialmedia@gmail.com.
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3. Complete USA Hockey Online Modules:​
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Complete the online officiating education training modules.
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Complete the open book test.
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Complete the online United States Olympic Committee SafeSport training program (18+).
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Complete a background check (18+).
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Once these three steps are successfully completed, USA Hockey will mail you an official’s certification card, and an official crest, to be attached to your official’s sweater. You are now a certified official. To get started with officiating in San Diego, reach out to Dan Ellison at the following email letting him know you are ready to go!
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Email: sdhraassigner@gmail.com
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We will get you set up with the following:
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ArbiterSports account to view and accept assignments.
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SDHRA Mentor program where we will coach you through your first games.
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Join SDHRA
New to the area, join us:
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Be certified as a USA Hockey official and completed all of the online tests and training.
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Have attended a USA Hockey annual seminar and paid local association dues.
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Have full official’s equipment.
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Contact Dan Ellison to start getting assignments sdhraassigner@gmail.com