Important Announcement from NJHSHOA
Please go to the folowing link for a statement from the NJHSHOA Executive Committee regarding the recent certification of the NJHSHOA by the NJSIAA
New Jersey High School Hockey Officials Association
Founded in 2025, the New Jersey High School Hockey Officials Association is dedicated to providing professional, consistent, and safety-focused officiating for high school ice hockey across New Jersey. We support our officials through training, development, and a shared commitment to the integrity of the game.
Our Commitment to Excellence
The New Jersey High School Hockey Officials Association is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of officiating in high school hockey. Our mission is to ensure fair play, safety, and sportsmanship in every game. We value integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement, striving to foster a positive environment for athletes, coaches, and officials alike.
The Referees Crease
NFHS Ice Hockey Points of Emphasis – 2026-2027
The NFHS Ice Hockey Rules Committee remains committed to minimizing violent and reckless play —...
2026-2027 Eligibility Deadline
If you are fully registered, no further action is needed on your part. If you have not completed...
Game Payments
The following schools will be using one of two systems for Game Payments. Please go to the...
2026-27 Annual Refresher Test
The 2026-27 NJSIAA Ice Hockey refresher rules test is now available to take online. To access the...
Department of Labor Reclassification Update
Some of have inquired about the reclassification of high school sports officials to no longer be...
Help Bob Walter’s Family
Long time NJ hockey referee Bob Walter's daughter, Sophia, was recently diagnosed with Leukemia....
2026-2027 NFHS Insurance Summary
The following document outlines the NFHS Coaches & Officials Benefits Summary for 2026-27. NFHS...
Imporant Announcement
Important Announcement From the NJHSHOA Executive Committee Fellow Officials: By now you have been...
2026-27 NFHS Rule Changes
Rule 2-1-2c: CHANGE:c. The school’s name, nickname, logo, mascot, and/or the player’s name are...
NJSIAA Implicit Bias Upcoming Workshops
This is for Officials who have NOT completed the one-time required Live Zoom Implicit Bias...
Insights From The Ice
Stories, Perspectives, and Contributions From the NJ Hockey Community
NFHS Ice Hockey Points of Emphasis – 2026-2027
The NFHS Ice Hockey Rules Committee remains committed to minimizing violent and reckless play —...
Department of Labor Reclassification Update
Some of have inquired about the reclassification of high school sports officials to no longer be...
Imporant Announcement
Important Announcement From the NJHSHOA Executive Committee Fellow Officials: By now you have been...
Clary Anderson Comeback
Community Campaign Saves Montclair Hockey Rink MONTCLAIR, NJ — A community-led campaign to...
Hall of Fame Chapter Members
Please join us in congratulating long time Chapter members Steve Foran and Mark Labe on their...
Remembering Dave Brown
We regret to announce that long time NIHOA Metro member and former NIHOA Metro NY/NJ chapter...