Level 2 Re-certification
Level 2 enhances the development of officials in areas of core procedures and rule knowledge at the lower levels of Competitive hockey. Level 2 officials and their on-ice partners will be responsible for administering the rules of the game to ensure it is played in a fair and safe manner for all participants. Rule knowledge and proper execution of in-game procedures and duties will be vital to the success of officials.
Click here to be notified when clinic registration opens in Spring/Summer 2026. Clinics take place in September and October.
PREREQUISITES
- Officials have to complete the Hockey Canada Online Course and Exam – Level 2 prior to attending an in-person clinic.
- Officials must have been HCOP Level 2 certified in the previous season.
For returning officials over the age of 18, a Criminal Offence Declaration Form is required for years two and three while a Criminal Record Check will be required for the return at year four: Vulnerable Sector Checks for Officials | Ontario Hockey Federation.
REGISTRATION
Click here to be notified when clinic registration opens in Spring/Summer 2026.
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Obtaining Level 3 Status
The advancement to Level 3 is a decision made by the Member officiating development program and may be subject to identification by the Member and local hockey association as meeting/exceeding the performance levels of Level 2. This may be done through on-ice evaluations and performance. Ideally, an official would spend two seasons developing in Level 2 before advancement to Level 3, but Members have the ability to advance officials who they feel meet the criteria of Level 3.
