North Jersey High School Hockey Officials Association
Founded in 2025, the North 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 North 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
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...
Sportsmanship & Unsportsmanlike Behavior Reporting
Beginning with the 2026 fall season, the NJSIAA has simplified the way officials document...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Department of Labor Reclassification If they are not stopped, the bureaucrats in the state...
2025-26 NJSOA Officials of the Year Awards Banquet
We would like to invite you to celebrate with the 2025-26 Officials of the Year and Distinguished...
Remembering Dave Brown
We regret to announce that long time NIHOA Metro member and former NIHOA Metro NY/NJ chapter...
NJ High School Hockey First!
Congratulations to Carl and Emily Barling! They became the first Father/Daughter team to referee a...
Guidance on Refusal to Complete a Game
Recently, we encountered a game in which a coach made the decision not to play the third period...
Hockey Neck Slash Survivor Calls For Mandatory Neck Guards
Neck Guard Policy Clarification
If a stand-alone (Velcro) Neck Laceration Guard (NLG) becomes dislodged or falls off during play,...
Insights From The Ice
Stories, Perspectives, and Contributions From the NJ Hockey Community
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...
NJ High School Hockey First!
Congratulations to Carl and Emily Barling! They became the first Father/Daughter team to referee a...
Smile, you’re on Candid Camera!
Smile, you’re on Candid Camera! By Peter Caggiano For 99% of you reading this, you never heard the...
A Fond Look Back
A Fond Look Back By Paul Bruno So, it’s not very often I’m asked by a Hall of Fame hockey official...
An Old Friend Who Made It
An Old Friend Who Made It By Mike Morreale Hi everyone. I was honored when the great Jack Lally...
