NEW HAMPSHIRE ICE HOCKEY OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION INC

NEW HAMPSHIRE ICE HOCKEY OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION INC.

Thank you for your interest in the New Hampshire Chapter of NIHOA. This letter describes the process for becoming a member in the organization.

The New Hampshire Ice Hockey Officials Association officiates boys and girls high school and prep school varsity and junior varsity games in New Hampshire. Some members also work college games for the ECAC, Hockey East and other college leagues. The average member works about 25 games. An apprentice member will be assigned to work 15-20 games during the season. Most apprentices spend a few years before becoming full members although this is highly dependent on skills, experience level and chapter demand.

To become an apprentice member, an applicant must fill out an application form (Word) (Adobe PDF), send a resume of hockey experiences (playing and officiating), and supply two (2) letters of recommendation along with a check for $25.00 to the Secretary-Treasurer. The applicant will then be invited to take a written exam on the NCAA rules, passing with an 85% grade or better and pass a skating exam. Upon successful completion of these items, the applicant will attend the annual mandatory fall meeting for all members and possibly officiate some High School exhibition games as a final test to show some previous experience. If all is satisfactory, there is a $40.00 registration fee for dues and insurance before games are assigned for the season. The testing process takes place in October.

If you are interested, fill out this form and return it to me. New rule books and meeting dates are available in early September, so this application process should be near completion at that time.

Thanks for your interest and if you have any more questions, call the Secretary-Treasurer at (603) 485-5424 after 3:30 PM.

Pierre Belanger

Sec-Treasurer – NH-NIHOA

454-2 Fourth Range Rd.

Pembroke, NH 03275

APPRENTICE APPLICATION

Name: _______________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________________________________________

State:________________________________________ Zip: ____________________

Email address: _________________________________________________________

Home Phone: ______________________ Business Phone: _______________________

Date of Birth: ______________________ Occupation: __________________________

Playing Experience

High School: ___________________________________ Years Attended: ___________

College/Univ: __________________________________ Years Attended: ___________

Referee Experience

Current Memberships: ____________________________ # Games last season: _______

Summer Leagues:_______________________________ # Games last season: _______

Youth Leagues: ________________________________ # Games last season: _______

Adult Leagues: _________________________________ # Games last season: _______

References

Please Provide Five (5) References Associated With Hockey That Can Comment On Your Refereeing Ability And/Or Character.

Name: _______________________________________ Tel.#: ___________________

Do You Know A Current Member Of Our Chapter, If so, Who?_____________________

Briefly, Why Do You Want To Become A Member Of This Chapter? ______________

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Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ___________________