Level I

• Simply register for a Level I clinic to get started.
• To prepare a young or new official to officiate minor hockey
• An individual is certified at Level I with attendance and completion of a Level I clinic – eight (8) hours of instruction, minimum
• Completion of a national exam must be marked and returned prior to the completion of the clinic
• Minimum age to participate in the Level I clinic is 12 years old on or before December 31 of the current season

Level II

• To further enhance the training and skills of the minor hockey official.
• Must be a minimum of 16 years old as of December 31 of the current season
• Must attend all sessions of the Level II clinic, a minimum eight (8) hours in duration, and obtain a minimum of 70% on a written national exam 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.

 Level III

• To prepare officials capable of refereeing Minor Hockey playoffs, minor hockey Regional Playoffs and Female National Championship or being linesmen in Junior B, Senior, Bantam or Midget Regional Championships
• Must be fully certified at Level II and referee at least one year at that level in order to register for Level III
• Must attend and participate in all sessions at a Level III clinic, a minimum of eight hours of instruction, and must obtain a minimum of 80% 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
• Must be judged capable of refereeing in Minor Hockey Playoffs