Central Texas Hockey Officials Association (CTHOA) is an organization that provides on-ice officials for recreational ice hockey leagues in the Austin, Central Texas area.

For information about becoming an official, see our Getting Started page.

CTHOA is run by a Board consisting of the following:

President John Atkinson

VP Youth Michael Sherman

VP Adult Brian Cunningham

Treasurer Don McPhee

Secretary Michael Spell

Referee In Chief Stephanie Simon

Please also read the CTHOA Constitution and By-laws.

For questions about CTHOA, use the "Ask a Question" link on our home page, or contact

John Atkinson
President, CTHOA

Officials calling about a scheduling conflict with a game less than 72 hours away should call the scheduler.

Most leagues served by CTHOA are affiliated with USA Hockey and/or use variations of USA Hockey rules. CTHOA officials are all USA Hockey trained and certified. For information on USA Hockey officiating contact.

CTHOA, President
John Atkinson