Officiating Info

Welcome back MYHA referees to the new season. It's great to have you back, and we would like to extend an invitation to any adult or skater that is 12 years or older and a 7th grader and above to join us as a referee in our association. It's a great way to learn more about the greatest sport in the world, while helping out our association.

If signing up for the first year of officiating with MYHA, please reach out to our referee scheduler to keep them informed of our new referee's joining.

Click on the button below to access WHOA organization. This website provides step-by-step registration requirements and game reporting.

If an official has to file an incident report or game report, please contact the referee scheduler. MYHA does not ask for a copy of the report but wants to be informed. The official has 24 hours to file the report. Clink the link below as access WHOA's page, select game/incident reporting.

Are You Interested in Refereeing Hockey This Year?

If you will be 12 years of age before December 1, 2025 and a 7th grader and above you are eligible to become a hockey referee. Why officiate?

• Earn money!
• Further develop your skating skills.
• Gain a better understanding of the rules and the game.
• Develop interpersonal skills and confidence by interacting with players and coaches.

Anyone that is interested in refereeing youth hockey games this year must take the USA Hockey Officials test and attend a USA Hockey seminar. If you are an adult, WHOA is also requiring you to complete their background screening process before attending your seminar and SafeSport Education training is required for anyone 17 years old or older.

If you were a registered referee last year, you will receive an email notice regarding online registration directly from USA Hockey.

*Online application is required to be an official with USA Hockey at www.usahockeyregistration.com.

*Pre-registration is required for all seminar participants through the USA Hockey Learning Center (USA Hockey Learning).

*Please do not wait to register as there are a limited number of seats available at each of the seminars.

*Referee registration fees are reimbursable for our youth referees by MYHA upon refereeing a minimum number of games during the season.

* You will be required to complete Online Education Module training and Playing Rules Exercise (exam). This is done through USA Hockey Learning Center - USA Hockey Learning.

* Please check the seminar schedules for starting and ending times of the seminars. Please bring a pen/pencil and paper for taking notes. Also bring your rule book if you have one.

*On-ice sessions (if being offered):

• Level 1 and new officials are required to wear hockey helmet with ½ visor, ice skates, whistle, neck guard (if under the age of 18) and referee jersey if available for the on-ice sessions.
• All Level 2, 3, and 4 officials are expected to be in full officiating gear (along with neck guard if under the age of 18) for the on-ice sessions.

* Should you have any further questions or need assistance in the pre-registration process, please call/text Pamela Fischer at 715-712-4121 or email thefischers@hotmail.com.

Contact our Referee Scheduler