ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL OFFICIALS

The level system, Level I through Level VI, is the foundation for the training and development of amateur hockey officials across Canada. The Hockey Canada Officiating Program has opportunities for everyone from Grassroots at Level I through to High Performance at Levels IV, V and VI.

LEVEL I

Purpose – To prepare a young or new official to officiate minor hockey.

Hockey Manitoba pre-requisites for becoming a certified Level I official:

• Any person who is 13 years and older as of December 31st of the current year
• Individuals NEW to the officiating program must complete Hockey University-Officiating 1/2
• RETURNING officials must review the HU-Officiating 1/2 content prior to attending an in-person clinic
• Must attend a Level I clinic (5 hours) of which 1 hour is a mandatory ice session
• Must attain at least 70% on the national exam