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Officiating with Hockey Canada
There are 6 levels to become certified to officiate in Canada.
Level 1 - Intro to Officiating (For all officials under 15)
Level 2 - Developing into Officiating (Upgrade available for those 15 or older)
Level 3 - Senior Officials (Upgrade available based on Referee-in-Chief recommendation)
Level 4 - Member High Performance (Upgrade available based on branch needs)
Level 5 - Member High Performance (Upgrade based on branch)
Level 6 - National High Performance (Nominated from the branch and selected from Hockey Canada officiating program)
For more information, go to: HCOP Pathways
Click on the branch you plan on joining to see how to become an official
West Coast and Northern Branches
Prarie Branches
Ontario Branches
Quebec Branch
Maritime Branches
Officiating in British Columbia
Step 1 - Go to https://www.bchockey.net/member-info/mha and find the minor hockey association you want to officiate in.
Step 2 - Contact the association's Referee-in-Chief (RIC) to express your interest and ask whether there are any open official positions.
Step 3 - Register for a clinic on Spordle: https://page.spordle.com/bch
*Don't register for anything unless confirmed with your RIC
Officiating in Northern Canada
Step 1 - Go to http://www.hockeynorth.ca/
Step 2 - Contact the association's Referee-in-Chief (RIC) to express your interest and ask whether there are any open official positions.
Step 3 - Register for a clinic on Spordle: https://page.spordle.com/hnorth
*Don't register for anything unless confirmed with your RIC
Officiating in Alberta
Step 1 - Go to https://www.hockeyalberta.ca/players/minor-hockey/minor-hockey-association-websites/ and find the local minor hockey association you want to officiate in.
Step 2 - Contact the association's Referee-in-Chief (RIC) to express your interest and ask whether there are any open official positions.
Step 3 - Register for a clinic on Spordle: https://page.spordle.com/ha
*Don't register for anything unless confirmed with your RIC
Officiating in Saskatchewan
Step 1 - Go to https://hockeysask.ca/officials/getting-started-officiating, register through the steps and links listed on the website.
Step 2 - Register for a clinic on Spordle: https://page.spordle.com/hs
*Don't register for anything unless confirmed with your RIC
Officiating in Manitoba
Step 1 - Go to https://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/officials/contacts/ and find the local minor hockey association you want to officiate in.
Step 2 - Contact the association's Referee-in-Chief (RIC) to express your interest and ask whether there are any open official positions.
Step 3 - Register for a clinic on Spordle: https://page.spordle.com/hm
*Don't register for anything unless confirmed with your RIC
Officiating in Northwestern Ontario
Step 1 - Go to https://hockeyhno.com/officials/getting-started/ and apply with a resume and cover letter
Step 2 - Register for a clinic on Spordle: https://page.spordle.com/hno
*Don't register for anything unless confirmed with your RIC
Officiating in Central/Southwestern Ontario
Step 1 - There are 4 alliances for beginner officials within the OHF. Click on the alliance you want to register with:
1. Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario (ALLIANCE)
Covers Southwestern Ontario (cities like London, Kitchener, Waterloo, and Windsor).
2. Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL)
Covers the Greater Toronto Area, including Mississauga, Vaughan, and Markham.
3. Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA)
Covers everything from North Bay and Sudbury up to the Hudson Bay.
4. Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA)
The OMHA is the largest district by sheer number of towns. It covers the majority of Central, South Central, and Western Ontario (excluding the GTHL and Alliance territories).
Step 2 - Fill out an application or contact your local RIC for more information regarding joining as an official
Step 3 - Register for a clinic on Spordle: https://page.spordle.com/ohf
*Don't register for anything unless confirmed with your RIC
Officiating in Eastern Ontario
Step 1 - Go to http://www.maps.hockeyeasternontario.ca/ and find the local minor hockey association/district you live near.
Step 2 - Go to the association's website to fill out an application form or contact the association's Referee-in-Chief (RIC) to express your interest and ask whether there are any open official positions.
Step 3 - Register for a clinic on Spordle: https://page.spordle.com/heo
*Don't register for anything unless confirmed with your RIC
Officiating in Quebec
Step 1 - Go to https://www.hockey.qc.ca/fr/page/officiel/devenir_arbitre.html and fill out the application form
Step 2 - Register for a clinic on Spordle: https://page.spordle.com/hq
*Don't register for anything unless confirmed with your RIC
Officiating in Newfoundland and Labrador
Step 1 - Go to https://hockeynl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-26-Association-Contact-Information-2.pdf and contact your local RIC for more registration information.
Step 2 - Register for a clinic on Spordle: https://page.spordle.com/hnl
*Don't register for anything unless confirmed with your RIC
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