Reffing

Becoming an Official

REFEREE CLINICS & STEPS TO BECOMING A REFEREE

How To Become A On Ice Official

Step 1: Fill out the Referee interest Form

Step 2: Once approved register with USA Hockey as an Official

Step 3: Register for a Seminar with WIHOA

Step 4: Take USA Hockey Online Open Book Exam

**A REMINDER THAT THIS IS A JOB NOT A PRIVILEGE. ALL OF BYHA & USA HOCKEY POLICIES MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES (Including when you are the player on the ice). IF BROKEN YOU WILL BE TERMINATED FROM THE REF POOL.**

What Will Help you be Approved

Good Skater
Age (14+ preferred)
Availability
Knowledge of the game

What Will Affect you not being Approved

Punctuality
Attitude
Current Ref Recommendation
Unpreparedness
Parents

WIHOA

USA HOCKEY

Getting Paid

In order to be paid you will need to submit a completed W-9 form. You can turn this in at the rink in the metal box outside the concession stand or you can email the treasurer at byhatres@gmail.com.

W-9 Form

Getting Games

To sign up to Ref Squirt through Bantam games, you need to get in touch with the BYHA President. You will then be added to ref emails and get a link to sign up.

If you're interested in reffing Midget games, please contact Michele Buss.

For Players

For Parents

For Coaches

For Team Managers