Arapahoe Youth Hockey Assoc.
Arvada Youth Hockey Assoc.
Aspen Junior Hockey Assoc.
Boulder Hockey Club
Cherry Creek Hockey Assoc.
City of Longmont Youth Hockey
Colorado Extreme
Colorado Monument Rebels
Colorado Rampage (Tier 1)
Colorado Springs AHA
Colorado Thunderbirds (Tier 1)
Denver Country Club
Denver Univ. Junior Pioneers
Durango Area Youth Hockey
Foothills Youth Hockey
Fraser Valley Hockey Assoc.
Glenwood Springs Hockey
Grand Junction Hockey Club
Greeley Youth Hockey
Heritage High School Hockey
High Plains Hockey League
Hyland Hills Hockey Assoc.
Krivo School of Hockey Elite
Lafayette Hockey Club
Littleton Youth Hockey
Mountain Selects Youth Hockey
Northern Colorado (NOCO)
Oak Creek Hockey Association
Okanagan Colorado (Tier 1)
Peak to Peak Hockey
Pikes Peak Catamounts Hockey
Pueblo Bulls Youth Hockey
Regis Jesuit Hockey Assoc.
Rocky Mnt. Roughriders (Tier 1)
San Luis Valley Hockey
Steamboat Springs Hockey
Summit Youth Hockey Club
Team Colorado HC (Girls Tier 1)
Telluride Lizard Head HC
Vail Eagle Hockey Association
Vista Hockey Club (HS)
West Elk Wolverines
Woodland Park Hockey Assoc.
Officiating
Colorado Officials: A Vital Part of Our Hockey Community
Officials are the backbone of Colorado hockey—ensuring every game is safe, fair, and fun. CAHA values the critical role referees and linespersons play in shaping the experience for players, coaches, and families statewide.
If you’re an official—or want to become one—know the difference between Sanctioned vs. Unsanctioned Hockey and understand your rights, responsibilities, and coverage.
Below are Colorado officiating contacts and regional associations to help you get started.
New for 2025–2029: USA Hockey has updated its rules. Stay current using CAHA’s Officials Resource Page & USAH Rules Search Tool.
Officiating Orgs. & Contacts
Colorado Hockey Officiating Organizations
CAHOA, CIHRA, and SCIHRA represent the officiating associations—each serving different regions within the state. All three are recognized by CAHA as authorized officiating bodies.
| Organization | Region / Service Area | Website / Contact |
|---|---|---|
| CIHRA — Colorado Ice Hockey Referee Association | Front Range / Greater Denver area | cihra.org |
| CAHOA — Colorado Amateur Hockey Officials Association | Mountain & Western Slope | Registration form (PDF) |
| SCIHRA — Southern Colorado Ice Hockey Referees Association | Southern Colorado | scheduler@scihra.net |
* If you need additional assigner contacts, the USA Hockey Officiating Directory lists regional officials’ contacts.
USA Hockey has no age restrictions for officiating; however, in Colorado to be a Colorado Ice Hockey Referee Association (CIHRA ) Official you must be 13 years of age or older. Click on the USA Hockey Officiating Program Logo to learn the 5 steps involved in becoming an official:
- Register with USA Hockey
- Background Screening if over 18 yr. Old
- Online Safe Sport Training
- Attend a Seminar Class (In-person/Zoom)
- Pass the on-line officiating exam
