Membership

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Officiating with NIHOA starts at a local chapter. Choose the way in that fits you.

Demo site: live registration and payments have not been opened.

I’m new to NIHOA

Tell us you’re interested. Your chapter and NIHOA’s national reviewers look at every request, and an approved request gets an invitation to create your account.

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I’m already a member

Sign in to register for the season and pay your dues from your member account.

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Who can join

Any person may apply for active membership in NIHOA. You join through the local chapter for the area where you live, and every chapter’s requirements include a written rules examination and a skating test.

What happens next

After you send the interest form, your chapter and NIHOA’s national reviewers look at your request. If it is approved you receive an invitation link to create your account, register for the season and pay your dues. On this site, new applicants must also pass the NIHOA officials exam online, from their member account, before their membership is approved.

Want the whole picture first? Read How to Join, browse the FAQ, or contact us.

Questions first?

The FAQ covers chapters, exams, dues and member services, or you can write to us.