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Minnesota Officials Development Camps

The Minnesota Hockey Officials Association (MHOA) is committed to providing programs and opportunities for Minnesota officials interested in develop their skills. MHOA offers several local programs each season as well as sending officials to USA Hockey Officiating Development camps. Whether your goals are to progress to higher levels of the game (Junior, NCAA, Pro, IIHF, etc.), or to become a better official in your community, we are excited to help you reach the top of your game.

MHOA Summer Camps 2024

MHOA Development Camp (Session 1 & 2) A $50 fee is non-refundable if you are selected to attend the camp.  It is expected that participants are able to attend all camp functions, and that they will be in attendance the entire duration of the camp.  Participants will be notified by May 1st.  Meals and lodging will be provided by Minnesota Hockey Officials Association.  Session 1 will be held at St Olaf College (Northfield) with session 2 being conducted at St Cloud State University. You will be staying in dorms at St Olaf College or St. Cloud State University and eating in their cafeteria. Participants residing in or near Northfield or St. Cloud will be asked to stay at home and commute to and from camp daily.  Check-in takes place at 10am on Saturday with an orientation/class/lunch at noon. Locations of the check-in and classroom will be published prior to the start of camp.   Transportation to and from the camp is the responsibility of each participant.  A typical day includes a morning physical activity, a power skating session, a classroom session, and officiating a game with evaluation provided.  There are no age restrictions.  However, you must have the ability to officiate either Girls U15 at Session 1 or Boys U15 at Session 2 level of hockey.  You must be a USA Hockey certified and have completed USAH Safe Sport Training. 

The Leslie Fund Camp Scholarships

The Bill Leslie Scholarship Fund was established by the Leslie family in memory of Bill who was the past Referee-in-Chief for the Minnkota District of USA Hockey. A request for funding from the Leslie Fund may be made by any official to help reimburse that official for expenses incurred for fees, travel or miscellaneous expenses while attending a camp or training event designed to improve their skills.

2024 Summer Camp Applications

Please fill out one of the following applications, depending on which of the MHOA camps you are interested in participating in. It is expected that participants are able to attend all camp functions and that they will be in attendance for the entire duration of the camp.

Applications will be accepted between January 1st and April 7th. Participants will be notified by April 15th.

Please note that a $50, non-refundable fee will be assessed if you are selected to attend the camp.

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