There is an online open book test and a closed book test at your seminar that must be completed. Must register and pay fee to usa hockey for level 3 certification. Usa hockey minimum referee level requirements for games it is the policy of usa hockey to only assign qualified officials to all levels of competition. March 15 last day to submit open book exam or open book retake exam minimum referee level requirements for games it is the policy of usa hockey to assign only qualified officials to all levels of competition. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. Does anyone have the answers to the open usa hockey open book. There will also be an online open book test for new officials, and an online open book test plus a closed book test at the seminar for level 2. Ask the official usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. You must submit a separate application and fee varies depending on level to usa hockey to receive the open book test online and complete your registration. Does anyone have the answers to the open usa hockey open. Usa hockey membership registration as an ice hockey official must be completed. Ice hockey referee open book exam is closed for the 201920 season. The faceoff shall take place at the nearest neutral zone faceoff spot.
Heccapproved helmet and facemask, mouthguard, gloves, elbow pads, and kneeshin pads. Applicants must have one year experience at level 3, must successfully complete the open book exam, the closed book exam, a skating test and attend a preseason seminar. Register for an ihoa seminar 201920 registration after you register with usa hockey, you will receive a usa hockey rule book if a new official and access to the open book test. If you have an account for this system and need to reset your password, please enter your email address.
Use the links below to access previous years open and closed book tests. In addition, you must register separately with usa hockey. If a passing score is obtained, then the open book exam requirement is complete. Level 4 officials may work all levels of usa hockey. The exam is designed to allow you to go at your own pace. If you successfully complete all aspects of the program, they will send you a referees card along with a crest for your referees.
I am taking my level 3 seminar and exam tomorrow, and it got me to thinking what would happen if i. Usa hockey now longer mails registration materials to returning officials at the beginning of each season. The first time referee is tested on rules that they wont face in their first few years of refereeing. To access the open book exam please start by logging into your usah. Usa hockey openbook test and local affiliate usa hockey closed book exam. All usa hockey officials must complete an open book rules test. Usa hockey practice tests use the links below to access previous years open and closed book tests. The seminar fee is included in your usa hockey registration fee. After a sevenday waiting period, the official needs to retake those questions that were missed on his first open book exam. If you have questions about officiating in your area click the link below to the directory for you to contact someone in your local area.
Usa hockey officials open book exam flashcards quizlet. Attend and complete an officiating seminar administered by usa hockey. Only level 4 officials will be eligible to referee national championship games. During a game, the referee calls a checking from behind penalty to one of team as players that results in a game. Start studying usa hockey officials open book exam. Once you complete these steps, and the usa hockey national office receives your registration fee, open book exam answers, and seminar attendance confirmation, you will receive your usa hockey officiating card and sweater crest and you are ready to work games. Aug 27, 2007 my son is taking the usa hockey level 1, open book exam and i find the test difficult. The open book exam is meant to be a teaching tool that will help new officials learn the usa hockey playing rules and their location in the rule book.
Case in point, os just expended two hours and three minutes completing the open book test. Welcome to the usa hockey officiating programs registration section. Mail in the usa hockey referee application form along with the appropriate fee directly to usa hockey in colorado. You will find the online modules under the officials dropdown menu. Registration for the 202021 season will open on june 1st. Register online at the usa hockey website and pay the annual fee. Does anyone have the answers to the usa hockey referee test for level 2. All usa hockey officials are required to register as an official with usa hockey, attend a usa hockey instructional seminar, and pass an open book test every year to remain fully registered as a referee. The following guidelines should be adhered to when scheduling all usa hockey sanctioned games. You have to register with usa hockey to receive the open book test and complete your registration. Since there are no age restrictions to becoming a youth hockey referee, this is a great opportunity to become a referee at a young age. Register online and pay required fees to usa hockey, inc. Failing a closed book exam i am just curious as to what happens if you fail your closed book exam. Please sign into your usa hockey courses profile at the officials section of and find the link to access the online open book exam and your profile officiating information page.
A player in the defending zone attempts to pass the puck to a teammate also in the defending zone. Complete open book test with acceptable score for level requested. Go to the open book exam page at the officials section of and. Officiating registration process illinois hockey officials.
Sd hockey referee association usa hockey annual seminars. Seminar preregistration is required online, this is a required step in the process. Are you ready to join the ranks as a usa hockey official. You must also do the open book test online each season. Usa hockey s ask the official feature has concluded for the 201718 season. Must register and attend a classroom seminar and participate in on ice instruction, if on ice is required. They dont make the test age appropriate for a 14 year old that is going to ref a mite game. Oct 08, 2007 does anyone have the answers to the usa hockey referee test for level 2.
There is also an additional practice test at the bottom of. Usa hockey minimum referee level requirements for games. Each summer, the development of young officials continues at the usa hockey officiating development camps. After you register with usa hockey, you will receive a usa hockey rule book and access to the open book test. So usa hockey has finally made the open book exams available to take. In addition, levels 2, 3, and 4 officials must complete a closed book test administered at the seminar. Its a rule im sure we all know, but whats the point of saying a referee can grant. Use the referee login link under officials at usahockey.
Attend a usa hockey approved and conducted seminar no exceptions. You will pay a separate fee to usa hockey which varies depending on level. To become a usa hockey certified youth hockey referee, you must first register with usa hockey. This step must be completed before an official can complete seminar registration, the open book exam. In addition to the required seminar attendance, there is an online element to usa hockeys official training. Aaharefs atlantic amateur hockey association officiating.
Usa hockey open book exam levels 24 just an fyi for those that are in the process of recertifying, theres a truefalse question about a major penalty with a game misconduct related to tripping and slew footing that was worded really poorly and can be interpreted in two different ways, each. It is strongly suggested that you have an upper level official check your. The open book testing process has also been modified for this. You will receive a rule book and open book rules exam directly from colorado when they receive your form. Home arizona hockey officials association usa hockey.
These camps are used to identify and prepare officials for junior, collegiate, and professional competition, and provide all participants with the fundamental skills needed to return home to their grassroots hockey community and be the best amateur hockey officials they. Attend a usa hockey officiating seminar anywhere in the country you do not have to attend one in your home area necessarily. Usa hockey practice tests ahoa arizona hockey referee. This must be completed in order to receive your crest and card. In addition, level 2, 3, and 4 officials must complete a closed book test administered at the seminar. How do i become an official mass ice hockey officials. The link for the seminar is also on the michigan referee inchief web page see link below. Must attain an open book rules test score of 90100. Just wondering if anyone printed out the test before hand and mark the answers manually. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. The puck deflects off an attacking player in the defending zone and leaves the playing surface before clearing the zone. Usa hockeys ask the official feature has concluded for the 201718 season. Threeofficial system age class girlswomen referee youth tier iii linesmen youth tier iii. If so id greatly appreciate it if someone could send me pictures of their answers.
If you have a closed book exam l2 and up at the seminar and havent been through the new rules and situations and the open book test will make you do just that, i expect you to have a hard time with the closed book. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. Ice hockey referee online seminar modules are closed for the 201920 season. Applicants must have one year experience at level 3, must successfully complete the openbook exam, the closedbook exam, a skating test and attend a preseason seminar. Your rule book will arrive in your mail box within a few days of registering with usa hockey. Officials commonly asked registration questions usa hockey. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Once registered, usa hockey will send an email allowing you to take the open book test. In order to become a usa hockey certified official, you must. The usa hockey referee videos and officiating manuals consistently advise zebras to incorporate humility into their repertoire and admit mistakes.
I am taking my level 3 seminar and exam tomorrow, and it got me to thinking what would happen if i managed to fail. In addition to the required seminar attendance, there is an online element to usa hockey s official training. Everyone has to register online with usa hockey for each new season, whether you are a new official or a returning official. A rules book new officials and rule change season only and notification to take the test will be mailedemailed after you register. All district and national registration fees must be paid, as appropriate for your registration level. Once you complete these five steps, and the usa hockey national office receives your registration fee, open book exam answers, seminar attendance confirmation, online education credit and safesport credit you will receive your usa hockey officiating card and sweater crest and you are ready to work games. There is also an additional practice test at the bottom of this page. You may check your registration status by using the referee status feature at usahockey. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans.
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