2017 USA HOCKEY ELITE OFFICIATING EXPERIENCE
July 29 – August 6, 2017
Plymouth, MI
OBJECTIVES
To expose and train officials for International competition. To establish an officiating path that compliments
growth toward the International game. To identify potential international candidates for future IIHF
consideration.
CRITERIA FOR ATTENDANCE
The applicant must:
 Be a USA Hockey Completely Registered Official.
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Be an American citizen or a landed immigrant.
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Be an excellent skater.
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Be among the top officials in his district.
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Be experienced on-ice at the highest levels of hockey (NCAA & Minor Pro).
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Have the desire to become an International official.
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Have an exceptional attitude toward officiating.
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Be willing to learn IIHF Rules and Procedures.

Be an outstanding hockey citizen.
APPLICATION
The USA Hockey Elite Officiating Experience will be attended by invitation only.
Applications will be distributed and submitted by District Referees-in-Chief ONLY!
May 8, 2017 - DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS TO YOUR DISTRICT REFEREE-IN-CHIEF.
Late applications, FAX copies or those not submitted through the District Referee-in-Chief will not be
accepted.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed and participants selected by the USA Hockey Officiating Program Staff with
input by the USA Hockey Referee-in-Chief, Executive Director, District Referees-in-Chief and others. Selection
will be based on officiating ability, experience, contributions to the local hockey community and conduct
both on and off the ice.
COSTS
All costs (airfare, meals, room, and transportation) will be supplied and paid for by USA Hockey.
SUPERVISORS
Supervisors will be selected from the top American supervisors that are working at the minor professional,
IIHF, NCAA or Junior levels. Other top instructors within the USA Hockey Officiating Education Program,
including the Director of Officiating, District Referees-in-Chief, and Local Supervisors of Officials will also be
considered.
TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE
Morning:
Breakfast - On-Ice Workout - Meeting/Classroom - Lunch
Afternoon:
Meeting/Classroom - Group Activity - Game experience (USA Hockey Junior Festival)
Evening:
Dinner - Game experience (USA Hockey Junior Festival)
2017 USA HOCKEY ELITE
OFFICIATING EXPERIENCE
OFFICIALS APPLICATION
(please print and complete all information)
Last Name
First Name
Address
City
State
Zip
SSN ( last 4 digits): XXX-XX-
USAH Member Number
Home Phone
Business Phone
Email:
Birthdate
Occupation
Height
Years Officiating Experience
Weight
Position Applying For (Ref/Lines)
RESUME
A brief resume of officiating experience must be included with this application form. The resume must
note the past officiating history of the applicant including dates, leagues and other important
assignments, officiating schools, and educational background. Please include your involvement with the
local hockey community, as well.
APPLICANT'S SIZE
Please indicate (men’s size): Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, or XX-Large
Warm-Up: __________
Shirt: __________
Jersey: ___________
USA HOCKEY ELITE OFFICIATING EXPERIENCE
COORDINATOR:
FACILITIES:
TRANSPORTATION:
ROOM & BOARD:
Matt Leaf, Director – USA Hockey Officiating Education Program
USA Hockey Arena - Plymouth, MI
Nearby Hotel
Paid for and supplied by USA Hockey.
Paid for by U.S.O.C. and USA Hockey.
APPLICATION IS DUE TO DISTRICT REFEREE-IN-CHIEF NO LATER THAN MAY 8, 2017
(Applications not submitted through District Referee-in-Chief will not be accepted)
SAMPLE OFFICIATING RESUME
Note: This resume is a template to follow and does not display the experience
necessary to participate in a USA Hockey Officiating Summer Camp
Name
Mailing Address
City, State Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address
USA Hockey Officiating Number
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2016-17 SEASON ACTIVITY
No. of Games
Age Level
Referee/Linesman
Assignor/Supervisor
3
Tier II Junior
3 Linesman
Bob Robertson
20
Tier I 18U
6 Referee/14 Linesman
Joe Josephson
15
Tier II 18U
10 Referee/5 Linesman
Joe Josephson
25
Tier I 14U
13 Referee/12 Linesman
Joe Josephson
10
Tier I 12U
10 Referee
Joe Josephson
2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS
National, District or State Tournaments; Development Camps; etc.
2015-16 SEASON ACTIVITY
No. of Games
Age Level
6
Tier I 18U
20
Tier II 18U
36
Tier I 14U
16
Tier I 12U
Referee/Linesman
1 Referee/5 Linesman
7 Referee/13 Linesman
12 Referee/24 Linesman
16 Referee
Assignor/Supervisor
Joe Josephson
Joe Josephson
Joe Josephson
Joe Josephson
2015-16 HIGHLIGHTS
National, District or State Tournaments; Development Camps; etc.
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REFERENCES (list 3; do not include District Referees-in-Chief or USAH National Staff)
Name
Position
Phone
Email
Name
Position
Phone
Email
Name
Position
Phone
Email
PLEASE LIMIT THIS RESUME TO TWO PAGES