2022-2023 Information Coming Soon
BC Hockey is excited to announce the launch of the 2020-2021 clinic and certification season. To ensure that there is an educated and safe return to hockey this season, all officials are required to complete certification before participating in any games. Available clinics will be posted on the ehockey website by way of the BC Hockey clinics home page as they become available.
NEW OFFICIALS - LEVEL 1-2
Pre-clinic requirements (must be completed prior to registration):
- Hockey University: Officiating 1/2 (Approx. 3 hours)
- Hockey University: Planning a Safe Return to Hockey (Approx. 20 minutes) – No charge
- New officials 18 years or older as of December 31, 2020 must complete a Criminal Record Check prior to registration, online submission– No Charge
Clinic Registration, Delivery & Certification:
In-Person Delivery ONLY:
- New official clinics will be delivered in-person by your Minor Hockey Association (MHA)
- These clinics will be schedule in accordance with the local MHA and may begin in mid-October through the fall. Please consult with your local MHA Referee-in Chief (RIC) for projected dates.
RETURNING REFEREES
Recertification is required.
The links for some certification clinics are now posted on the BC Hockey Clinics Website and you should check back regularly. All returning officials must attend one of these clinics. If you are over 16, you can register for level 2 certification. You must be certified each year through BC Hockey to officiate with Meadow Ridge Barracudas.
Certification is the responsibility of BC Hockey and if you have any questions/concerns about the courses themselves, please contact BC Hockey .
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
BC Hockey
http://www.bchockey.net/Officiating/officiating.aspx
Includes information on:
- Getting Started
- Summer Schools
- Resources (practice exams, workbooks, cross-ice manual, Hockey Canada Rule Book)
- Register to attend a clinic
- Game Incident Reporting System video (i.e. Major and other reportable infractions)
The Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association
http://www.pcaha.bc.ca/referees/index.php
Includes information on:
- Active Officials PCAHA Ref Numbers (link to current season's spreadsheet)
- Referee Assigning Centre
- Referee Allowances
- Referee Grading Levels
- No Show Reports
- Official's Injury Report
The Canadian School Of Hockey Officiating