At what age can you be a hockey referee?
Is there a minimum age to start officiating? USA Hockey has no minimum or maximum ages for officials. It is highly recommended that officials not work games of their own age classification or higher, regardless of level attained. Generally, officials can successfully officiate as young as age ten years-old.
How old do you have to be to be a referee in hockey?
An individual must be at least 16 years of age to be certified at Level II or higher. An individual will not be eligible to advance more than one level of the Hockey Canada officiating program per season, except for Levels I and II.
Why do hockey referees have numbers?
They communicate with players, coaches, off-ice officials, both verbally and via hand signals. Starting in 1955 with the introduction of the black-and-white jersey, NHL on-ice officials wore numbers on their back for identification.
Do NHL referees travel?
Referees and linesmen have individual schedules, rarely working consecutive games with the same crew members. The travel can be a burden, no matter how accustomed you are to it, Devorski said. “For me personally, I like traveling on my own,” he said. “I’m on my own schedule and I prefer that.
Are NHL referees full time?
Are NHL Refs Full Time? NHL referees are full-time employees of the National Hockey League.
Can A Level 4 hockey official attend a classroom seminar?
An official may attend any (appropriate level) classroom seminar in the country for seminar credit. Officials are not restricted to attend a class session in their home district or state. Level 4 Officials must attend a Level 4 seminar to receive proper attendance credit.
Where can I take the USA Hockey officials exam?
Go to the Open Book Exam page at the OFFICIALS section of USAHockey.com and follow the steps to begin your online exam. The exam is designed to allow you to go at your own pace. You may answer all questions at once, or answer ten questions every day until it is completed.
How to become an official for USA Hockey?
Contact information can be found using the appropriate links at the main Officiating Directory page under the OFFICIALS tab at USAHockey.com. To completely register with USA Hockey as an official you need to complete the following steps each year:
When do you get a USA Hockey rule book?
Additionally, all new officials will receive a hard-copy of the USA Hockey Playing Rules & Casebook and Basic Officiating Manual a week after completing membership registration. Returning officials will receive a new rulebook each Rule Change Season.
