Passionate about hockey? Get in on the excitement as an entry-level official! Be a leader, make an impact, and let your love for the game shine on the ice.
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The NOHA has launched our officiating clinic registration for the 2025-2026 season. Follow the steps below to join the NOHA as an on-ice official and get in the game!
Entry Level Clinics (First Time Officials)
A number of recertification clinics have also been confirmed for the 2025/2026 season.
NOHA Recertification Clinic Information (Returning Officials)
Note that our Referees-in-Chief are still in the process of booking clinics; if you do not see a clinic offered in your area, please reach out to your District Referee-in-Chief or contact the NOHA Office (glove@noha-hockey.ca) for information or to be notified when a clinic is available in your area.
IMPORTANT:
Do not forget to check that your VSC is current and that you have submitted your yearly declaration form (or updated VSC, if applicable) to the OHF:
If you have any questions, please reach out to Officiating Program Coordinator Grant Love at glove@noha-hockey.ca
Updated: Sep 12
The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund was created in response to the many families experiencing financial challenges. The goal of the Fund is to help Canadian youth access hockey and play the game they love.
The Assist Fund will provide up to $500 per player in registration fee subsidies to approved applicants who are registered with a Hockey Canada-sanctioned association. For the 2025-26 season, the Assist Fund commits to providing $1 million/2,000 assists to kids across Canada to help them access hockey.
Since 2020, the Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund has granted over 4.5 million dollars and has given over 10,711 assists.
How to Apply
The Assist Fund will grant up to $1 million for the 2025-26 season. Once this limit has been reached, the Assist Fund application portal will be closed and no further applications will be accepted for the remainder of the season. In addition, any applications which were submitted but were not assessed prior to the limit being reached will not be approved, regardless of whether they would have otherwise met HCF’s eligibility criteria. Desired applicants may apply through HCR linked here.
To apply, you will need to fill out an online form and provide documentation to demonstrate your financial qualifications. See photo samples below. You will also need to be registered with a sanctioned Hockey Canada Minor Hockey Association.
For Financial Qualification, please provide proof of total family annual income for that respective year. This could include your Canada Child Benefit (CCB), or last year’s Notice of Assessment (NOA) Line 15,000 for income earning family members.
For additional information on the Hockey Canada Assist Fund, Hockey Canada Assist Fund
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The Ontario Hockey Federation is now accepting nominations for the 2025 OHF Awards Program!
These annual awards celebrate the individuals and organizations who make outstanding contributions to the game of hockey across the OHF.
Award categories include:
• Bill Richmond Memorial Award
• Dr. Allan Morris Award
• Officiating Program Award
• Order of Merit Award
• Staff Award
• Volunteer of the Year Award
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Hockey Award
• Woman in Hockey Award
Nominations are open until September 12, 2025.
For full award descriptions and to submit a nomination, please visit: ohf.on.ca/awards
Help us recognize the people who are making a difference in hockey!
