Massachusetts Ice Hockey Officials Seminar Information
All the information with regard to seminars and learning opportunities here in Massachusetts
In order to comply with Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 149, Sections 54 – 105, all officials must reach the age of 14 prior to being allowed to officiate USA Hockey games within the Massachusetts District..
New Officials Only
For this seminar, USA Hockey and Mass Hockey will only accept candidates who are
new to officiating age 14 and over and
MUST live in Massachusetts. Returning officials must attend seminars starting in August.
Seminar Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 07:30 AM - 6:15 PM
Location: The Canton Ice House [
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In order to attend this seminar
1. Bring a check or money order for $70.00 payable to "USA Hockey" with you.
2. Read and complete the registration packet which will be emailed to you when registration is completed. Bring those materials with you to the seminar.
3. If you are 18 years old or older, complete the
SafeSport Online Training Program before the seminar begins. (bring the certificate with you!)
Questions? Send us an email: Seminars@mahockey.org -
Registration
USA Hockey officials’ registration is valid for the entire season in any district or state in the
United States. Membership in a State or Local Officials Association is not required for USA
Hockey officials’ registration.
CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (must be completed each season)
LEVEL 1 Complete
Must complete application
Must submit Registration Fee ($45.00 + applicable Affiliate Fee)
Must attain an Open Book Exam score of 35/50
Must attend and complete an officiating seminar administrated by USA Hockey
Must complete online seminar curriculum for Level 1
NOTES
"Complete" means that an official has met all the criteria (testing and seminars) at the level for
which he/she has applied. "Incomplete" means that an official has filed an application and has
not completed all the necessary criteria for attainment of that level.
A new official (not registered the previous year) may not officiate until he/she is "completely
registered." A returning official ("complete" the previous season) may not officiate after November
30 of the current season (expiration date on previous year's card) unless he/she is "completely
registered" for the current season.
All officials must annually pay a Registration Fee regardless of prior registration as a player or
coach. For further explanation please consult the Officiating FAQ’s page at USAHockey.com
OPEN BOOK RULES EXAM
Each season all officials must complete the Open Book Playing Rules Exam. Officials who do
not receive the minimum score for the appropriate level, will be sent a retake notice and provided
an opportunity to complete a retake exam. Only one Retake Exam per official is allowed after a
seven day waiting period, and once available this retake must be completed within 30 days. In the
event that an official fails the exam twice, he/she will become completely registered at the
highest level for which the retake exam score would qualify (e.g., Level 1 =35/50; Level 2
=40/50; Level 3 =45/50; Level 4 =45/50).
LOCAL OFFICIATING PROGRAM SEMINAR ATTENDANCE
Attendance at a sanctioned USA Hockey Officials Seminar is required for all applicants each
year, regardless of level. This seminar must consist of both a classroom and ice-session, and
must be conducted by USA Hockey trained instructors
SCHEDULING OF GAMES
Registration with the USA Hockey Officiating Program does not guarantee any official any
game assignments.
Officials are responsible to obtain their own game assignments from Local Game Schedulers as
designated in each District. Any game scheduler who assigns incompletely registered officials
for games is subject to serious liability as he/she jeopardizes the insurance coverage of the
officials and both teams involved. Whenever possible, only level-qualified officials should be
assigned to games. Updated listings of currently registered officials are available from the
District Referee-in-Chief on a regular basis.
