Referees

Referee Clinic

For the most up-to-date info and steps to become an official or recertify, please visit the link below:

https://www.bchockey.net/officials/getting-started

Youth aged 12+ are eligible to officiate. If you are a parent of a prospective first-year official, please send me an email so I can discuss with you the details and what to expect in the first-year officiating program. We have a target number for new officials to balance having enough coverage for the games and enough work for the kids to stay engaged.

For officials aged 18+, I would ask that you log into your Hockey Canada profile immediately to check that your Criminal Record Check (CRC) is up to date. You can find this information under Qualifications where it will list your CRC expiry date (typically 3 years from when last performed). Having an up-to-date CRC is required to be able to register for a clinic, so please check this now to get the process started if needed as it does take some time.

Check your CRC here: Spordle My Account

New Level 1 & 2

Visit https://www.bchockey.net/officials/getting-started/new-certification for steps to become a new official.

There is an online portion which needs to be completed before registering for the in-person clinic. In-person clinic is roughly 5 hours and includes 1-hour on ice.

Please contact the RIC for Whistler & Squamish dates. Otherwise, Vancouver in-person clinic options can be found here: https://register.hockeycanada.ca/clinics

Returning Level 1, 2 & 3

Visit https://www.bchockey.net/officials/getting-started/recertification for all recertification steps.

There is an online portion requiring completion prior to registering for the in-person clinic. In-person clinic is roughly 3-hours and takes place on a weekday evening.

Please contact the RIC for Whistler & Squamish dates. Otherwise, Vancouver in-person clinic options can be found here: https://register.hockeycanada.ca/clinics

NOTE: If you're not a registered BC Hockey player or coach, you will need to purchase the insurance at ~$46.80, -Please make sure your CRC is up to date. If you need to update your CRC, please visit the link below:

https://www.bchockey.net/member-info/applications/criminal-record-check

Should you have any concerns about your submission please contact crc@bchockey.net. This needs to be submitted prior to being able to register!

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. I look forward to working with you this season!

Thanks,
Corey Koop
Whistler Referee-in-Chief

ric@whistlerminorhockey.com