The USA Hockey Officiating Program is now accepting applications for officiating eligibility for the 2009-10 season.  Applicants can simply click here to register. For registration fees information, click here.

Upon receipt of an application, officials will be forwarded information on completing the open book exam requirement online and a 2009-10 Version of the Officials Playing Rules Book/Casebook.

All officiating applicants are reminded that they must attend a USA Hockey officiating seminar for the level they are applying for each season.  For a complete schedule of seminars for the 2009-10 season, please click on the seminar button under Officials.

Returning officials are reminded that their 2008-09 card and crest expires on November 30^th.  For questions regarding your registration requirements, seminar schedules or the registration process, please contact your Local Supervisor of Officials or District Referee-in-Chief.  Contact information for the Supervisor in your area can be found in the USA Hockey Officiating Program Personnel Directory.

Thanks for your interest in officiating and best wishes for a successful season!

Browse the menus at left for information on registration, evaluations and to collect educational materials. If you have general questions about USA Hockey Officiating, please read on for answers to frequently asked questions.

USA Hockey instituted rule changes for the 2009-10 season and has produced a document to help break down each change. Download it here

Bill "The Big Whistle" Chadwick, the first U.S.-born official in NHL history who was later a popular broadcaster for the New York Rangers, died Saturday. He was 94.

A few of this year's development camp participants have taken the time to help give future campers an idea about what to expect! They share their impressions and experiences on what it takes to have a successful week.

Many USA Hockey trained officials have advanced to assignments in IIHF world championships in countries around the world and in all divisions. Take a look at what USA Hockey officials are up to on an international level.

Officials at all level of the sport know the daily grind as well as the pressure of a playoff game. The top American officials are no different and took some time at the end of the 2007-08 season to share their stories as well as their tips on how to call the big games.

>>>2006-07 NEW STANDARD OF PLAY AND RULES EMPHASIS
 
 During USA Hockey's 2006 Annual Congress, USA Hockey's Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse a new standard of play and rule emphasis (above link) for 2006-07 and beyond.