Register to be an Official
If you are interested more in becoming part of the Colorado Ice Hockey Referee Association (CIHRA) and a USAHockey Official let us know.
We are here to answer any questions you might have becoming an USAHockey Referee, point you to USAhockey requirements, and give you an understanding of what CIHRA provides their members.
We are here to answer any questions you might have becoming an USAHockey Referee, point you to USAhockey requirements, and give you an understanding of what CIHRA provides their members.
New Officials
The Annual registration period for the current season begins May 1, 2025, and ends on December 31, 2025. To be a CIHRA Official you must be 13 years of age or older. Complete the below four steps in chronological order. Each step must be completed before you can start the next.
- 1. Register with USA Hockey (All officials must register by November 20,2025, complete by December 31,2025) (USA Hockey Registration FAQs)
- Become a member and register as an Ice Official
- Attend an officials virtual seminar (see Level 4 exception below)
- Level 1's must complete an on-ice session with local CIHRA affiliate. Please click here for signup and more details.
- Complete online Education
- Complete your open book test/playing rules exercise
- Safe Sport Training (18 and Older)
- If directed, complete an independent background check.
- Receive your crest and referee card from USAH
If you were L3 or L4 last year, you have a special invitation to attend an IN PERSON Level 4 (hybrid-zoom) seminar on Sunday, August 24, at Family Sports from 10 AM to 2 PM. To be able to get credit for this seminar you MUST register as an L4 with USA Hockey for the 25-26 season. This will be a ‘hybrid zoom’ seminar but you must be in the room in person to attend and receive credit. Please click here to register for the seminar. If you cannot make this date don't sweat it, just complete a zoom seminar on any other date that works for you anywhere in the country.
- Advanced Communication Concepts
- Advanced Judgment
- “Ref like a liney, Line like a referee.”
- Teamwork in a 4 official system
- Self-evaluation as part of personal officiating development
- Advancement in your local area and beyond
You WILL NOT be able to register for this seminar on the USA Hockey website until August 24, however you MUST pre-register using the link below. Please plan to arrive before 10 AM on 8/24, plan to bring your own snacks/lunch and water or soft drinks. There will be no ice session with this seminar.
- 2. Register with CIHRA
- When provided by USAHockey, New officials must email .jpg or.pdf of referee card to CIHRA Registrar Fred Faulkner (cihraregistrar@gmail.com)
- Email the following information to Fred Faulker, Registrar (W-9, Bank ABA Number, Account Number, Independent Contractor Agreement).
- Download the W 9 IRA Tax Form
- Download the Independent Contractor Form
- Request a Horizon Web Ref Account
- Horizon Web Ref is the online application CIHRA uses to schedule games for its Officials while providing the official the ability to control their availability and preferences.
- 3. Create a HorizonWebRef Account
- Set up “New User Registration” (A temporary password will be sent to your email account.
- You will be asked for an association # (205162)
- Set your availability to work games – keep this updated!
- Set up Arena preferences and Personal Profile
- Email/call schedulers telling them of your interest to work games – sell yourself
- For a complete list of our schedulers and contact info refer to the document folder in Horizon Web Ref
4. To get paid
Returning Officials
- Annual dues are $10 and will be collected from a payroll deduction once you have officiated games.
- Anyone who has not paid CIHRA dues and/or who have not attended a seminar will have their Horizon account deactivated after December 1.
- If you have questions that prevent you from completing the requirements please contact Fred Faulkner (CIHRA Registrar) cihraregistrar@gmail.com for assistance.
- USA Registration Details
- Register
- Complete online education
- Complete your open book test
- Attend an officials virtual seminar
- Safe Sport Training (Those over 18 and if required)
- If directed, complete an independent background check
Registration and Horizon Web Ref Questions
If you have questions contact CIHRA'S Registrar at cihraregistrar@gmail.com.
Returning Officials
- Annual dues are $10 and will be collected from a payroll deduction once you have officiated games.
- Anyone who has not paid CIHRA dues and/or who have not attended a seminar will have their Horizon account deactivated after December 1.
- If you have questions that prevent you from completing the requirements please contact Fred Faulkner (CIHRA Registrar) cihraregistrar@gmail.com for assistance.
- USA Registration Details
- Register
- Complete online education
- Complete your open book test
- Attend an officials virtual seminar
- Safe Sport Training (Those over 18 and if required)
- If directed, complete an independent background check
Registration and Horizon Web Ref Questions
If you have questions contact CIHRA'S Registrar at cihraregistrar@gmail.com.