REFEREES

The goal for this season is to host on-ice referee clinics along with additional mentorship and feedback at the start of the season

To become an official, please visit https://www.bchockey.net/officials/getting-started

Only for 1st year officials 

All four steps must be completed prior to successfully registering.

Step 1: Contact your local Minor Hockey Association's Referee-in-Chief

Step 2: NEW Officials - Hockey Canada Learning Lab - Officiating 1

Step 3: Criminal Record Check - Required for all officials 18 years or older as of December

Step 4: Clinic Registration - Required for all new and returning officials

There will be a 2hr classroom session and 50 min on ice session.

New officials who are 10, turning 11 before December 31, 2023, or are already 11, will only be permitted to skate cross-ice games during their first season.

Officials 12 - 15 are eligible for their full level 1 certification. They will begin at the cross-ice or U11 C levels and work their way up with more experience and confidence.

First year referees, 12 - 15 years of age as of December 31st of the current calendar year. 

If you take a clinic outside of our organization, please advise the RIC, to ensure they put your name on the referee list. Please fill out this form https://forms.gle/7Xtq33GZPReMkWJZ6.

Please ensure that you have arranged a RAMP account through the RAMP link. Please provide an up to date email address, cell phone number and address. 

The online BC Hockey Certification, the Participant Assessment Fee (your insurance), and clinic fee will be reimbursed upon completion of 3 games by January 31.

Returning Officials 

PHASE ONE - STEP 1: Criminal Record Check (if required - 18 years or older) Please advise that you can not register for the in person clinic until your CRC is completed. 

PHASE ONE - STEP 2: Complete Online Recertification Course

PHASE TWO: Register for & Attend in-person recertification clinic

The online BC Hockey Certification, the Participant Assessment Fee (your insurance), and clinic fee will be reimbursed upon completion.

Veteran and adult referees; Please ensure that you have begun the process to sign up for a clinic well in advance, as there is a Criminal Record Check (CRC). 

In order to officiate, all participants must complete the BC Hockey Officiating clinic every year. Participating in an on-ice clinic does not necessarily certify you to officiate.

If you take a clinic outside of our organization, please advise the RIC, to ensure they put your name on the referee list. Please fill out this form https://forms.gle/7Xtq33GZPReMkWJZ6.

Please ensure that you have arranged a RAMP account through the RAMP link. Please provide an up to date email address, cell phone number and address. 

Games are assigned through RAMP. We do our best to provide everyone equal opportunity.

The online BC Hockey Certification, the Participant Assessment Fee (your insurance), and clinic fee will be reimbursed upon completion and a minimum 3 games officiated.

FAQ:

How do you receive payment for refereeing games?

Direct deposit provided monthly via e-transfer.  

 What gear do I need?

• Shin pads
• jock or jill
• elbow pads
• Black pants
• officiating jersey with BC Hockey patch on left chest and Hockey Canada patch on left shoulder (Jersey Should be provided by in person clinic for first years. Patches should be provided at the in person clinic)
• black helmet with visor
• Acme thunder, or a whistle with cork pea (Should be provided for first years at clinic)

note: please try to avoid a whistle that is high pitched.