Certification Level II

Purpose

To further enhance the training and skills of Minor Hockey officials

Registration/Certification

  • A person must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age to obtain Level II status
  • Must attend and participate in all sessions of the Level II clinic
  • Must obtain a minimum of 70% on a written national examination, to be marked and returned prior to the completion of the clinic
  • Must pass a practical, on-ice evaluation, performed by a qualified Branch Hockey Canada Officiating Program Supervisor

Delivery

Minimum of eight (8) hours of instruction. May be presented over two evenings, or all day on a Saturday or Sunday

Note

A novice official, seventeen (17) years of age or older, may obtain Level I and II certification in one year based on ability. This is the only opportunity within the Hockey Canada Officiating Program to accomplish two levels in one year. This is designed to encourage persons with playing or coaching experience to consider officiating

Upon successful completion of the clinic, examination and on-ice supervision, the official should receive a Level II sticker (to be affixed to the certificate received with Level I) and certification card

There are over 10,000 Level II officials registered annually.