Referee Clinics

HCR 3.0

The GTHL uses the Hockey Canada Registry to register participants for clinics.

As of May 15^th, 2021 eHockey can no longer be accessed. Registration for clinics and to check qualifications will be done through the (new) Hockey Canada Registry (HCR 3.0).

If you have been registered for hockey previously as a Player, Coach, Official or Trainer you will be able to view your profile and sign up for a clinic by creating an account in the Hockey Canada Registry. If you are new to hockey you will be required to create a new account and profile.

All new registrants (whether you had an eHockey account previously or not) must create a new HCR account and link a member to the account (ie. yourself or the person you are creating an account for eg: a child for a camp/clinic). If you are brand new to hockey, you will have the option to create yourself as a new participant. If you were previously registered in our system but cannot find yourself to link, please do not create a duplicated profile, simply send an email with your issue and we will work with you on the matter. Email: Referee Development

Click here to register or view your profile.

*note: be sure to check your junk mail for any communication during set up/ registration

STEP-BY-STEP: How to Set Up Your Hockey Canada Registry Account

1. Log into your Hockey Canada Registry profile (Create an account if you do not have one)
2. Once logged in, click “Link a Member”
3. Search by first name, last name and date of birth in the YYYY-MM-DD format
4. Click “Search”
5. If found, select “Link this member” and add the relation (eg: self or child)
6. View profile

*The landing page will be defaulted to the main account holder. Under “Member” and on the top left hand side, you will see two icons with initials of the account holder and linked member (whether this is yourself or someone linked to your account). Please be sure to click on the linked member if you are looking for any qualification information, registrations or calendar information (clinics).

The following links provide additional assistance in setting up your account and how to check your qualifications:

How to Create a New Account – Click HERE

How to Link your Profile and Check Qualifications – Click HERE

Entry Level is the entry point for officials as they begin their officiating career at the Introduction and Recreational levels. The role of a Level I official and their on ice partners is to be responsible for administering the rules of the game  and to ensure it is played in a fair and safe manner for all participants. Rule knowledge and proper execution of the in-game procedures and duties will be vital to the success of officials.

Prerequisites

Prior to any registration, prospective officials are encouraged to check with their local hockey association to confirm that the association is looking to hire new officials for the season. Click here for a list of contacts for the GTHL’s local House Leagues.

• Officials must be a minimum of 12 years of age as of December 31 of the current season.
• Officials are required to register and complete the Hockey Canada Officiating Program – Intro on-demand course (formerly known as the Hockey University Officiating Level I)
• Officials will be required to purchase basic officiating equipment

For those over the age of 18, a Vulnerable Sector Screening document is required, please see link for details: https://www.gthlcanada.com/referee-clinics/#ontario-hockey-federations-criminal-background-check-centralization

REGISTRATION

Please click the corresponding link to register for an Entry Level clinic.

How to create a new Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) account:

 https://www.gthlcanada.com/referee-clinics/#hockey-canada-registry-hcr-log-in-or-account-creation

Level 1 Re-cert and Level Two Upgrade Clinics are designed to provide recertification training to returning officials. Officials that successfully complete all mandatory components of this clinic receive a HCOP certification and HCOP insurance coverage for the season. On completion of the clinic, participants who will be 16 years or older at the end of the calendar year will be promoted to HCOP level 2 provided they complete all components of the clinic AND pass the level 2 recertification exam.

Prerequisites

• Officials should already have the Hockey Canada Officiating Program – Intro on-demand course (formerly known as the Hockey University Officiating Level I)
• Officials must be a minimum 14 years of age as of December 31 of the current season AND have successfully officiated for one year

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:  https://www.gthlcanada.com/referee-clinics/#ontario-hockey-federations-criminal-background-check-centralization

REGISTRATION

Please click the corresponding link to register for a Level 1 Re-certification and Level 2 Upgrade clinic.

Obtaining Level 2 Status

Officials who are 15 years old as of December 31 of the current season are eligible to progress to Level 2 for the following season. Officials who have completed a minimum two years at Level 1 and have shown the skills and maturity required for early advancement may do so with approval of their Member officiating development program.

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.

Prerequisites

• 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:  https://www.gthlcanada.com/referee-clinics/#ontario-hockey-federations-criminal-background-check-centralization

REGISTRATION

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.

Level 3 is designed for officials who have been recognized as being ready to move into the higher levels of Competitive and early levels of High Performance hockey. The goal for Level 3 is to further develop officials in the areas of core procedures, rule knowledge and game management.

Level 3 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. Level 3 officials will be expected to take a more senior role within the Member. Level 1 and Level 2 officials will look for support, guidance and examples of good officiating skills.

Prerequisites

For returning officials, 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:  https://www.gthlcanada.com/referee-clinics/#ontario-hockey-federations-criminal-background-check-centralization

REGISTRATION

CLICK HERE to register for your Level 3 Re-certification clinic. Please note, once you register you can complete the OHF Online Course and Exam. Once completed, you will be required to register for your in-class portion, the Officiating Standards Course. A list of dates for your Officiating Standards course will be in your confirmation e-mail once you register for your Level 3 re-certification clinic You must complete both your OHF Online Course and Exam and the Officiating Standards Course as part of your certification for the 2024-25 Season. 

Please contact refereedevelopment@gthlcanada.com  if you have any issues.

Obtaining Member High Performance Status

The advancement of an official to Member High Performance (MHP) is a decision made by the Member officiating development program. Officials advancing into the MHP group are beginning to excel within the High Performance levels while exhibiting strong proficiency in rule knowledge, penalty standards and game management, along with sound judgement through their in-game performance. The MHP group is by invite only

The Member High Performance (MHP) official is the top tier within the Member-administered portion of the Hockey Canada Officiating Pathway. Entrance into this level is by invitation from the Member officiating development program and is reserved for officials who have successfully moved through the development levels of the pathway and are ready to move into the elite levels of High Performance play.

MHP 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. MHP officials are the top group within each Member and are required to be leaders within the program. MHP officials will be expected to take a more senior role within the Member. Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 officials will look for support, guidance and examples of good officiating skills.

Prerequisites

For returning officials, 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:  https://www.gthlcanada.com/referee-clinics/#ontario-hockey-federations-criminal-background-check-centralization

REGISTRATION

CLICK HERE to register for your Level Member High Performance Re-certification clinic. Please note, once you register you can complete the OHF Online Course and Exam. Once completed, you will be required to register for your in-class portion, the Officiating Standards Course. A list of dates for your Officiating Standards course will be in your confirmation e-mail once you register for your Level Member High Performance Re-certification clinic You must complete both your OHF Online Course and Exam and the Officiating Standards Course as part of your certification for the 2024-25 Season. 

Please contact refereedevelopment@gthlcanada.com  if you have any issues.

Obtaining National High Performance Status

The advancement of an official to the National High Performance group is by invitation through the Hockey Canada Officiating Program

The National High Performance (NHP) group is the assembly of the top officials within the Hockey Canada Officiating Program. Officials selected as members of the group will have excelled within their Member programs and are working at the highest levels of play available. As part of the NHP group, officials are eligible for assignments at Hockey Canada national championships, and top-ranked officials may be eligible for IIHF licensing and potential international assignments.

NHP officials and their on-ice partners are responsible for administering the rules of the game to ensure it is played in a fair and safe manner for all participants. NHP officials are the top group within Hockey Canada and are expected to be leaders within the program supporting officiating development. NHP officials will be expected to take a more senior role within the Member. Fellow officials will begin to look for support, guidance and examples of good officiating skills.

Prerequisites

For returning officials, 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:  https://www.gthlcanada.com/referee-clinics/#ontario-hockey-federations-criminal-background-check-centralization

REGISTRATION

CLICK HERE to register for your Level National High Performance Re-certification clinic. Please note, once you register you can complete the OHF Online Course and Exam. Once completed, you will be required to register for your in-class portion, the Officiating Standards Course. A list of dates for your Officiating Standards course will be in your confirmation e-mail once you register for your Level National High Performance Re-certification clinic You must complete both your OHF Online Course and Exam and the Officiating Standards Course as part of your certification for the 2024-25 Season. 

Please contact refereedevelopment@gthlcanada.com  if you have any issues.

The centralization of all Vulnerable Sector Checks will be conducted by the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) for all On-Ice Officials for the 2024-25 season.

The OHF requires all on-ice officials, those aged 18 and older to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check, and submit yearly screening as set out below to be eligible for participation:

1. Year 1 – submit a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been completed in the six (6) months prior to submission and an OHF Screening Declaration Form.

2. Year 2 – submit an OHF Screening Declaration Form.

3. Year 3 – submit an OHF Screening Declaration Form.

4. Year 4 – submit a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been completed in the six (6) months prior to submission or an Enhanced Criminal Record Check and an OHF Screening Declaration Form.

5. Year 5 – submit an OHF Screening Declaration Form.

6. Year 6 – submit an OHF Screening Declaration Form.

7. Year 7 – submit a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been completed in the six (6) months prior to submission or an Enhanced Criminal Record Check and an OHF Screening Declaration Form.

8. Year 8 – continue cycle.

Click here for more information on the OHF Screening Policy and where to get a Vulnerable Sector Check.