Welcome to NIHOA
National Ice Hockey Officials Association - Professional officiating registration and resources
- 1955Formally organized, with roots in the officials associations of the 1930s
- Since 1965Represented at the NCAA Rules meeting every year
- Since 1957An Annual Rules Examination issued to every chapter
- NationwideLocal chapters across the United States
The association
Who we are
The National Ice Hockey Officials Association is an association of ice hockey officials. It grew out of independent officials associations formed in the 1930s, and was formally organized in 1955 by officials, for the betterment of ice hockey officials and the game of ice hockey.
Our purpose is to promote the welfare of the game, its players and officials, to maintain the highest standards of officiating, and to encourage the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship.
NIHOA is national in scope and is made up of local chapters. Officials join through their chapter, which trains and tests its members and meets through the season to discuss the rules, their interpretation and officiating technique.
2026-2027 (DO NOT REGISTER)
Period: Dec 31, 2026 - Apr 30, 2027
Fee: $385.00
Status: DEMO - DO NOT REGISTER
Registration for 2026-2027 (DO NOT REGISTER) opens December 31, 2026.
Chapter Management
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Access rulebooks, training materials, and reference guides to enhance your officiating skills.
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