***Attention***

AHRA cannot assist with USA Hockey registration or seminar transfer questions. You must contact USA Hockey directly for all registration inquires as we do not have access to this information. Thank you.

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New Officials (never been registered before)
All applicants who have never officiated must register and apply for Level 1 certification the first season. Officiating program information, directly from the USA Hockey website can be found HERE.

 

Renewing Officials
Renewing officials may apply for one level higher than their completed registration level from the previous season. Once the application has been received at the National Office, an official cannot change the level for which they have applied.

 

Any official who is 16 years-old (or older) at the time of membership registration, and has two or more seasons of completed registration, must register as a Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 based on eligibility. If an official who is 16 years-old or older at the time of Membership Registration, and has more than two seasons of completed registration fails to meet Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4 registration requirements and completes as a Level 1, they must register as a Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4 Official the following season.

Steps to Register
Everything listed below must be completed before an applicant can work USA Hockey sanctioned games in Arizona.

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STEP 1 - USA Hockey Registration
Register online as an ice official with USA Hockey by visiting the page below. Keep in mind that player/coach registration is not the same as officials registration. This step must be completed for currently completely registered officials to be eligible to officiate games after November 30th.
 
www.usahockeyregistration.com
1. Select Register Now
2. Select Official/Referee​
 
New officials - After you register, USA Hockey will mail you the current edition of the playing rules, rule manuals and other administrative information.
 
STEP 2 - Seminar Registration
Register and attend a virtual officiating seminar sanctioned by USA Hockey in the level for which you have applied by visiting the USA Hockey website. Level 1 officials in Arizona must also complete an in-person classroom and on-ice session.
 
This step must be completed for currently completely registered officials to be eligible to officiate games after November 30th.
 
STEP 3 - Online Education Module Training
All officials must complete their level specific online education training and playing rules exercises.
 
STEP 4 - SafeSport Program
All officials who are or will be 17 years old or older as of December 31st of that registration season, must complete the SafeSport Program Training course. SafeSport is a required annual online training course that consists of various videos followed by a short quiz.  You must pass each quiz before you move on to the next topic.
 
Once completed, it is recommended that you download your SafeSport certificate as proof of course completion.  
 
STEP 5 - Background Screening
USA Hockey requires each official 18 years of age or older to complete and maintain a national level background screen.  

 

Click here to access the USA Hockey background screening website. 
 
All new screens submitted through the new NCSI national screening program after April 1, 2020, will be valid for two seasons.
 

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