Returning DCHOA Members

Welcome back. Each season, returning officials need to renew registration with USA Hockey, DCHOA, and (if applicable) the WIAA. This page walks you through each step.

 

✅ Before You Start

DCHOA membership expires on December 1 each season, so renewal is required every year, even if you officiated with us last season.

 

📋 USA Hockey Registration

To officiate USA Hockey games, you must renew your registration as an official each season.

1. Renew your registration at the USA Hockey Membership Page.
2. Attend a USA Hockey Virtual Classroom Seminar.
3. Complete the Online Education Video Modules.
4. Complete the Online Playing Rules Exercise.
5. Complete SafeSport Training online (required if born in 2009 or earlier).
6. Complete a USA Hockey background check (required if you'll be 18 or older by May 1, 2026).

📅 Official registration closes November 20, 2026, and all requirements must be complete by December 15, 2026. If you register late in the season, be ready to complete all requirements right away. USA Hockey officiating registration expires November 30 each season.

WHOA (Wisconsin Hockey Officials Association) registration is integrated with your USA Hockey registration and is not a separate step.

 

📋 Renew Your DCHOA Membership

DCHOA membership expires December 1 each season. Renew online here.

Your DCHOA scheduling account will reactivate once your USA Hockey registration for the season is confirmed.

 

🏫 WIAA (High School Officials)

If you officiate WIAA high school games, you'll need to renew your WIAA registration as well. Note that the WIAA does not allow student officials.

1. Follow the renewal instructions on the WIAA website.
2. Your WIAA registration status will update in the DCHOA system within a few days. If it doesn't, notify our registrar, who will confirm your status and update our records.

📅 WIAA games begin in late November, and DCHOA starts WIAA game assigning in October. Make sure your WIAA registration is complete before assigning begins.