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REGISTRATION
REGISTER WITH NVIHOA
Click the link below to pay your NVIHOA Dues. You will be asked to accept the NVIHOA Code of Conduct before moving on to pay your dues.
USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION
USA Hockey referee certification must be renewed annually and expires November 30th each year. To complete your USA Hockey certification, you must complete the following.
STEP 1 - REGISTER ONLINE
All Officials, New and Returning, must register with USA Hockey. All first-year officials must apply as a Level 1 Official. Returning Officials will apply for the level they're eligible for. It is encouraged to apply online at USA Hockey. Fill out all information for the person who is registering to be an Official.
STEP 2 - SELECT A SEMINAR TO ATTEND
All officials are required to attend a USA Hockey seminar which includes a classroom and on-ice session.
View Upcoming Seminars.
STEP 3 - OPEN BOOK EXAM
Once you have registered and received your rule book (new officials and rule change years only), you can begin your Open-Book Exam online. We recommend printing the test out and completing it. Then return to the Open-Book Exam portal to submit your answers.
STEP 4 - ONLINE CLASS MODULES
All USA Hockey registered officials will be required to complete an online curriculum as part of their registration requirements. This curriculum will be specific to your level of officiating. Each official will be able to access their specific curriculum by entering their last name and official's number in the Online Seminars section of USA Hockey's website.
The curriculum consists of a series of video presentations followed by short quizzes. There is a limited time period to complete the curriculum after you start.
Level 1: 60 Days
Level 2 & 3: 45 Days
STEP 5 - SAFESPORT PROGRAM
All USA Hockey registered officials are required to complete the SafeSport Program. The course must be renewed by the official every two years.
Instructions to Complete the SafeSport Program
STEP 6 - BACKGROUND SCREENING
Nevada Amateur Hockey Association (NAHA) requires that all adult on-ice officials, new and returning, (18 and over, or within 30 days of 18th birthday) be screened as a condition to participating in all NAHA and USA Hockey sanctioned programs in Nevada. The screening of adult officials is required regardless of what level of games an official works. Your screening expires every two years on June 1. All officials are required to notify the LVHOA Board when they are on the Compliance List. We are not notified directly by NAHA. Please visit NAHA's website to review instructions on how to Complete the Screening Process.
Appeals Process | Screening FAQs
STEP 7 - RECEIVE CERTIFICATION
Once these requirements have been met, you will receive your crest and referee card in the mail. You may check you Registration Status with USA Hockey at any time. You will then need to confirm your registration with LVHOA. (see below)
Once you have registered and received your rule book (new officials and rule change years only), you can begin your Open-Book Exam online. We recommend printing the test out and completing it. Then return to the Open-Book Exam portal to submit your answers.
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