Some of the questions are reused, reworded slightly, or deal with the same rules. Onice officials should enter the ice surface prior to warm. Level 4 officials may work all levels of usa hockey. New officials if you are new to hockey officiating, you can only attend a level 1 seminar. Usa hockey openbook test and local affiliate usa hockey closed book exam. This is a message to the entire hockey community, officials, fans. However, the passing score for a level 2 official has been modified to 80 from 85. Usa hockey advanced officials manual 3 advanced level officiating requires tremendous physical fitness on the part of the official. The referee may not change his decision, or that of any other official, after the resumption of play following the rendering of the original decision. With hockey coaching accessories and equipment including dry erase boards, hockey puck catchers, and playmaker boards with advanced lcd technology players can make the most out of every game and practice. Acha teams may also use the 2 referee, 1linesman system or 1referee, 2 linesmen system as described in. Seminar is on saturday, the online registration will close at 12. Level 2 seminars are for returning officials who are eligible for and have applied for level 2 certification online with usa hockey. Referee usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site.
Thats why we offer ptx g2 protective pants, which come with spandex material in the inner thigh area. Players, coaches, and officials make up the most visible faction of a youth hockey game. Pelletier usarsaau national refereeinchief director of officials. In addition, level 2, 3, and 4 officials must complete a closed book test administered at the seminar. Some will be new, but likely deal with some of the same rules. All officials from level 1 through to elite are registered as part of the ihuk referee section. There never seems to be enough of them at least in the eyes of the players, coaches and spectators and their involvement above the grassroots levels of hockey limits their availability. The usa hockey officiating program strongly recommends the following guidelines be adhered to when scheduling all usa hockey sanctioned games. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. Help players get the most out of their practices and games with an assortment of coach and referee equipment at pure hockey. Then player a makes a hit against the head of player d. Officials commonly asked registration questions usa hockey. Registration for the 202021 season will open on june 1st.
It is imperative that each official take the closed book exam required for the level they registered for. At the referee store, we recognize how important it is for you to feel comfortable during your officiating jobs. Ive passed the level 3 usa hockey closed book 3 times and every year there are questions that make you second guess yourself. 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. Before june 1991, the organization was known as the amateur hockey association of the united states ahaus. Slightly less visible, but equally important, members of the officiating team include the office officials. 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. Usa hockey reeeeally dislikes having the tests public even past years and they actively seek out facebook groups that post them and report them to their district referee in chief. Note any match penalty assessed under this rule must be reported via written game report by the officials to the usa hockey district refereeinchief within 48 hours. Pass the closed book exam no closed book at level 1 for the specific registration level. Moves definition from section 1 of the rules and adds to. The exam books and answer sheets will be collected at the seminar and the answer sheets are forwarded to the national office for grading. Ice hockey referee open book exam is closed for the 201920 season.
Aaharefs atlantic amateur hockey association officiating. The officials rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Online seminar module education is a series of video modules that uses videos examples, animation. Including scheduling level 2 or level 3 officiating clinics, please contact.
Please help us in our endeavors to encourage these teams into becoming registered with usa hockey by not officiating nonsanctioned games. Pm 424 the correct positioning for a referee during a penalty shot is. It is imperative that each official take the closed book exam required for the level they. Attend and complete an officiating seminar administered by usa hockey. The following guidelines should be adhered to when scheduling all usa hockey sanctioned games. It looks as if im paying two registration fees to be an official. The advanced level official tends to be a unique breed within usa hockey. Level 3 seminars level 3 seminars include a classroom session, an onice session if required based on number of years officiating see below and a closedbook exam. Hockey referee gear returns are always free at the. The open book testing process has also been modified for this season. For level 2 and 3 test, please contact referee and chief.
In unique circumstances, usa hockey level 2 officials may be used with approval from the acha refereeinchief. At level 2 and 3 the open book test has 100 questions and you will be required to pass a closed book test at the seminar. Jul 11, 2002 the requirements for renewal at the higher levels are more stringent. Pm 6 2 the hockey canada officiating program end zone positioning system consists of the following positions. The usa hockey officiating program registers, trains, tests, and certifies approximately 26,000 ice hockey officials in the united states. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. Attend a usa hockey officiating seminar anywhere in the country you do not have to attend one in your home area necessarily. Summary of usa hockey officiating rules all usa hockey sanctioned tournaments are governed by the same rules outline below. This program will replace all usah affiliate coordinated background screen programs. Most level 1 and level 2 officials are restricted to officiate 12u.
You are prohibited from wearing the usa hockey referee crest. 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. Gihoa member, on behalf of the gihoa board of directors and our. For levels other than level 1, be prepared to take a closedbook exam at the seminar. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Please check with your local referee association or usa hockey state supervisor of officials for the applicable laws in your state. And to prove hes not embellishing, heres an example of a confusing question from this years exam that. Level 4s must pass open book, closed book and onice skating tests. For example, if an official missed 12 questions, his retake exam would only.
Seminar open to anyone who wishes to become a usa hockey certified official. In addition, you must register separately with usa hockey. Pm 63 the end zone positioning system used by the referee in the 3 official system is. If you want to learn a sport, improve and advance, there are referee and umpire camps, clinics and schools in most every sport to help you do just that. Threeofficial system age class girlswomen referee youth tier iii linesmen youth tier iii. If you save your open book tests, you can also study those questions or quiz yourself. High level officials are athletes just like the players. Hockey referee gear returns are always free at the referee. In ice hockey, an official is a person who has some responsibility in enforcing the rules and maintaining the order of the game. I am just curious as to what happens if you fail your closed book exam. Usa hockey officials registration is valid for the entire season in any district or state. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the massachusetts hockey privacy policy. You will receive a rule book and open book rules exam directly from colorado when they receive your form. For example, a 12 yearold official will not generally be permitted to officiate games where.
During a game, the referee calls a checking from behind penalty to one of team as players that results in a game. You must also do the open book test online each season. Must have been level 2 or higher the previous season. All officials who work sanctioned games must register with the usa hockey officiating program. Usa hc oic oca maa 2 every hockey game requires the participation of numerous people. 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. Most of them are situational, stuff from the casebook. Usa hockey registration level information level 1 new applicants or level 1 officials level 2 must have been level 1 or higher complete within the last two seasons a closed book exam will be administered. Helmet without full face mask hockey player skates not goalie skates.
How hard is the usa hockey level 3 close book exam for. Usa hockey officials open book exam flashcards quizlet. Closed book questions usa hockey i think this would be a great thread to get started for the young guys on here since there is no way online to study that i can find. Officials registration whistles a new tune this season usa.
Please see our ihuk referee section management chart below for more information. I am taking my level 3 seminar and exam tomorrow, and it got me to thinking what would happen if i managed to fail. If you want to learn a sport, improve and advance, there are referee and umpire camps, clinics and schools in. The level of seminar you attend must be the same level that. There is also an additional practice test at the bottom of this page. Closed book playing rule exams all level 2, level 3 and level 4 officials must complete a closed book exam at their classroom seminar to complete registration. Minors welcome, but a parent must contact the instructor to complete the registration process for the seminar. May officiate at the 14 or under bantam and younger age classes after completion. Does anyone have the answers to the usa hockey referee test for level 2. Here are the steps to either become an ice hockey referee for usa hockey or to continue for another season as a usa hockey referee.
You can search the internet something like usa hockey level 3 closed book test and find some old tests. The games are fast, hard fought and difficult to officiate when fatigued or out of shape. The spandex makes the pants comfortable, resistant to sweat, elastic, and strong. Usa hockey now longer mails registration materials to returning officials at the beginning of each season. Everyone has to register online with usa hockey for each new season, whether you are a new official or a returning official. Minimum referee level requirements for games it is the policy of usa hockey to assign only qualified officials to all levels of competition. Note any match penalty assessed under this rule must be reported via written game report by the officials to the usa hockey district referee inchief within 48 hours. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. 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. Minimum referee level requirements for games minnesota hockey. Player d lies on the ground but gets up after around 10 seconds. Mail in the usa hockey referee application form along with the appropriate fee directly to usa hockey in colorado.
All level 2, level 3 and level 4 officials must complete a closed book exam at their classroom seminar to complete registration. All usa hockey officials must complete an open book rules test. Usa hockey officiating seminar level 1, 2, 3, organization. Oct 08, 2007 does anyone have the answers to the usa hockey referee test for level 2. All district and national registration fees must be paid, as appropriate for your registration level. The usa hockey officiating program strongly recommends the following guidelines be adhered to when scheduling all usa hockeysanctioned games. Ice hockey referee online seminar modules are closed for the 201920 season.
Referee training opportunities are available on both local and national levels. In addition, level 2, 3, and 4 officials must complete a closed book test. Please visit the ihuk referee section website for further information and details on how to book or to express your interest in hearing about future courses. Usa hockey minimum referee level requirements for games. I expect you to have a hard time with the closed book. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. To become a usa hockey certified youth hockey referee, you must first register with usa hockey. The acha believes the 2 referee, 2 linesmen system has proven to best fit acha competition and this is the recommended system. There are two categories of officials, onice officials, who are the referees and linesmen that enforce the rules during game play, and office officials, who have an administrative role rather than an enforcement role. To receive credit for attending the seminar, make sure that you.
Usa hockey practice tests ahoa arizona hockey referee. A player or team official incurring a match penalty shall be suspended from participating in any usa hockey. There will be no opportunity to complete the level 2, level 3 or level 4 closed book exam testing except at the usa hockey seminar you attend. If a usa hockey sanctioned tournament does not abide by these rules then they are in violation and will lose. We have an officiating management team in place who are responsible for managing the performance of officials within specific levels. The level of seminar you attend must be the same level. These are great resources to challenge and prepare yourself for an upcoming closed book exam. Register with the wisconsin hockey officials association, inc. For level 2 and 3 test, please contact referee and chief paul. Heccapproved helmet and facemask, mouthguard, gloves, elbow pads, and kneeshin pads. Usa hockey membership card and the open book rules exam are just some of the benefits an affiliated member receives. Start studying usa hockey officials open book exam. Use the links below to access previous years open and closed book tests. Once registered, usa hockey will send an email allowing you to take the open book test.
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. Pm 63 the end zone positioning system used by the referee in the 3 official system is the same as the one used in the two official system. Just took the level three today and it wasnt that hard. Player or team official deliberately injuring, or attempting to do so, any opposing player or team official. Officials registered with usa hockey officiate all sanctioned games, tournaments, and other events from youth hockey to the olympic games.
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