West Suburban Officials Association

“The organization is comprised of a membership of officials.”

“The officers are voted in by membership at annual meetings.”

“The board members review the form 990 for submission.”

“The board approves the form 990 for submission.”

“The governing documents are availabbe upon request.”

“And two. Wsoa retain approximately 90% of level one officials as they transition to level two. Youth hockey benefits because improved officiating makes the game more enjoyable for all participants. Players are able to skate more freely, are given more opportunity to make passing plays and are also able to stickhandle. Properly trained officials provide a safe play environment for youth. District 5 of minnesota hockey had nearly 2,800 participants during the 2016-2017 season. Everyone of these youth benefits from having the wsoa officials on the ice. All officials who register with usa hockey attend an eight hour seminar, are tested, and must also complete an open book final test by november 30th each season, to become fully certified. Wsoa holds two training sessions for our young officials consisting of a minimum of one hour in the classroom and one hour in a controlled scrimmage with experienced officials teaching the young officials both on and off the ice. This year our clinic took place on november 26th. Wsoa also has a mentoring program. Each young official referees his/her first few games with an experienced official as a shadow on the ice. This experienced official does not call the game for the young official, but simply lends assistance as the young official gains confidence refereeing a game. This is a very helpful program that we have used in the past and will continue to use in the future. Wsoa continues with the training through the first two seasons of each official's career, partnering experienced officials with the young officials. Wsoa has advanced many officials to work in the minnesota state high school league, and a few have advanced into division iii and division i college hockey. Each of the officials benefit from skills they may use as a part time or, in some rare cases, a full time career.”

“Game fees 222,413 0 0 mn filing fee 25 0 0 total 222,438 0 0”