Become an Official in NH
NH Officials Associations
NFHS Active Official Award
NFHS Network Officials Pass
Become an Official in NH
Make a difference in your community and join the official’s team!
You want to teach and support the youth in your community, continue to develop leadership skills, give back to your favorite sport, work flexible hours, stay in good physical condition, earn extra income, expand your network of friends, and have fun! What’s next?
- Email the specific sport contact below.
- Complete a background check through the Officials Association (required).
- Complete the sport specific training program provided by the NH association to learn and prepare for a basic rules’ exam and game play.
- Observe as many games as possible.
- Visit the Arbiter website and complete the registration process.
NH Officials Associations
Want more information? Click on the sport below to visit the official association’s website:
- NH Baseball Umpires Association
- NH Basketball Officials – Board 32
- NH Field Hockey Umpires Association
- NH Football Officials
- NH Ice Hockey Officials Association
- NH Mens Lacrosse Officials Association
- NH Soccer Officials
- NH Softball Umpires Association
- NH Track Officials Association
- NH Volleyball Officials Association
- NH Womens Lacrosse Officials Association
- NH Wrestling Officials Association
- Spirit Officials NH Association
- ARBITERSPORTS Online Registration Enrollment (required)
NFHS Active Official Award
Congratulations to the 2024-25 NFHS Active Official Award recipients!
- Bob Benjamin, Girls Basketball
- Tim Bethke, Boys Lacrosse
- Dana Bourassa, Boys Volleyball
- Keith Byette, Unified Basketball
- Lee Champagne, Baseball
- Rick Forge, Girls Volleyball
- Larry Francoeur, Unified Volleyball
- Paul Hagen, Girls Swimming
- Kati Lary Jopek, Field Hockey
- Cullen Madden, Boys Soccer
- William Makarawicz, Softball
- Dan O’Neil, Football
- Carol Prescott, Boys Swimming
- Darrell Robichaud, Boys Basketball
- Dave Salvacion, Girls Lacrosse
- Chuck Scheys, Wrestling
- Kevin Sullivan, Unified Soccer
- Kristen Taylor, Girls Soccer
- Gary Young, Boys Ice Hockey
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Award Criteria:
- Nominees must exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct, moral character and carry the endorsement of their respective state high school association. They shall have made a recent significant contribution to high school officiating in the state of New Hampshire.
- NFHS Officials Association membership is mandatory for this active official award. Officials are enrolled in this membership upon registration with the NHIAA.
Click Here for a complete list of all NFHS Active Officials Award Recipients
NFHS Network Officials Pass
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The NFHS Network is excited to announce the NFHS Network Officials Pass for all high school officials across the country.
The Officials Pass Will Include:
- Gain access to the NFHS Network Console to cut highlights yourself from every event streamed on the NFHS Network.
- 24/7 access to NFHS Network content from August 1st through July 31, 2027.
- Click Here for flyer and payment information!
For guidelines and next steps on how to become a New Hampshire official, please email the association contact below and visit the association website for additional information.
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Mr. Jim Walsh
jim-walsh@comcast.net
NHBUA.COM
For guidelines and next steps on how to become a New Hampshire official, please email the association contact below and visit the association website for additional information.
Mr. Gary Jenness
jenness7447@gmail.com
IAABO | The Industry Leader In Basketball Officiating Education
For guidelines and next steps on how to become a New Hampshire official, please email the association contact below and visit the association website for additional information.
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 Ms. Natalie D’Angelo
 supervisor.sonh@gmail.com
 Spirit Officials of NH – Coaches & Officials Page | Facebook
For guidelines and next steps on how to become a New Hampshire official, please email the association contact below and visit the association website for additional information.
Mr. Kevin Torre
Kt6966@comcast.net
NHFHUA.org
For guidelines and next steps on how to become a New Hampshire official, please email the association contact below and visit the association website for additional information.
Mr. Jim Presher
Ms. Nancy Eastman
Ms. Kristen Taylor
Mr. Roger Konstant