The fundamental purpose of a District Officiating Seminar is to bring the essentials of the USA Hockey National Development Program to local areas throughout the country. The DOS programs are targeted at officials with 2 - 3 years (or more) of experience at the grassroots level and possess an internal drive to constantly improve.
For some officials, the DOS Program serves as a springboard to advanced opportunities such as State and District Playoffs, USA Hockey National Tournaments, District Development Programs and Summer Development Camps.
For other officials, the DOS Program is a chance to dedicate themselves to a unique weekend of development, education and networking with other officials from around their district.
The seminar will feature both classroom and on-ice sessions that focus on both the basic fundamentals of USA Hockey Officiating and advanced techniques used by officials at higher levels.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
PARTICIPANTS
All Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 applicant USA Hockey Officials are invited to attend. However, a minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience is preferred.
Attendance at this seminar will satisfy the USA Hockey Officiating Program's annual classroom seminar attendance requirement for Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 Officials.
You must be a completely registered 2023-24 USA Hockey Official to attend this program.
COST
There is a $50.00 per person registration fee to attend this program.
Cost includes all ice time, classroom facility rental, coordination of instruction, and program supplies and handouts. The registration fee is nonrefundable except in cases of injury or illness and the participant notifies their District Referee-in-Chief or USAH National Office Staff seven (7) days in advance of the program.
This fee does not count toward the annual USA Hockey Membership Registration fee.
INSTRUCTOR STAFF
Instructors will be selected by the USA Hockey Officiating Program. Primary instructors will include top American officials who officiate at the highest levels of the game including,
Additional staff may be selected from top instructors in the host and adjoining districts.
DISTRICT | LOCATION | DATES | REGISTER |
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MINNESOTA | Andover, MN | August 24 & 25 | w/Courses Profile |
SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT
Greenville, SC - August 26-27, 2023
STAFF
Jenny Cameron - Northborough, MA (IIHF & NCAA)
Jake Davis - New Boston, MI (IIHF, AHL & NCAA)
Ben Shiley - Taylors, SC (South Carolina RIC)
Jim Dewhirst - Decatur, TN (Southeastern District RIC)
BJ Ringrose - Colorado Springs, CO (USA Hockey National Staff)
PARTICIPANTS
Zachary Budd - Simpsonville, KY
David Castine - Easley, SC
Anthony Drier - Hillsborough, NC
Trista Johnson - Louisville, KY
Jude Krieger - Awendaw, SC
Victor Murphy - Canton, GA
Warren Payne - Roanoke, VA
Joseph Salvatore - Jacksonville, FL
Duane Twining - Prosperity, SC