If you are interested in becoming a referee for Potomac Inline Hockey, you should become certified as a USA Hockey Inline ref or attend a referee clinic which is offered periodically by PIHI PIHI follows the rules of USA Hockey Inline (USAHI), tailored for our specific league needs, which is one of the national governing bodies of inline hockey, with a well trained staff of officiating instructors, extensive supporting documentation for officiating, coaching, and league development.

USAHI revises their rule book every two years to keep up with new issues and experiences.  PIHI is part of the South East District for refs and leagues within USAHI.  In our area, USAHI ref clinics for certification Level 1 or 2 are held once or twice a year. 

Visit the website of USA Hockey Inline for information on how you can become a certified referee or contact PIHI’s Referee Coordinator.

Officiated games are tracked on the master referee schedule maintained in sPortability.  At the conclusion of each month a check will be mailed to your home, for those games you refereed. The checks are regularly processed within the first five days of the month. Checks generally arrive to your house between the 9-12th day of the month. If you have not received your check by the 15th of the month please contact us.

PAY SCALE:
The PIHI referee pay scale is designed to compensate the referees based on their certification level, years of experience, and demonstrated competency. There are three ref Tiers (I, II, III).  Within each tier there are three pay rates which are dependant on the individual ref’s USA Hockey Inline certification level.  All PIHI refs are expected to be a USA Hockey Inline Certified ref and renew their certification every year.

FINES:
If you fail to show up for a game you are scheduled for and do not give proper notice of your absence, a $10 deduction will be made from your pay check for every game you miss.  Proper notice is defined as at least 24 hour notice by phone or email, with a confirmation back that your request has been received.