Licensed Officials Workshop

Meeting Room 3

January 14
1:00 PM   to   4:00 PM
Current Officials and Applicants will hear panel conversations with leaders from both the equestrian and non-equestrian officiating industry to explore common challenges, innovative approaches, and lessons that can translate across sports. Attendees will also work through real-world case studies in small table groups.

Session Speakers

BJ Ringrose

BJ Ringrose

BJ Ringrose holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from The Sage Colleges of Albany, N.Y. and assumed the role of USA Hockey manager of officiating education and development in November 2022. Ringrose supports the daily operations of the USA Hockey Officiating Program including registration and education, and coordinates various development events during the season. Additionally, he works closely with the volunteer District Referees-in-Chief to promote officiating development and education throughout the country.

Ringrose was appointed to the Certification Committee of the Hockey Equipment Certification Council in 2019 where he serves as a referee liaison and assists with the promotion of player safety and equipment standards in USA Hockey. His officiating background includes over 25 years of experience at various levels, including 10 seasons at the minor professional level (AHL & ECHL) and four at the NCAA Division I level (ECAC & Atlantic League).

Prior to joining USA Hockey's staff, Ringrose served the USA Hockey Officiating Program as a volunteer in the New York District. In addition to serving on the Capital District Ice Hockey Officials Association Executive Board, he has instructed at local USA Hockey seminars and the NYSAHA Officiating Development Camp for over 10 years.