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: Vulnerable Sector Checks for Officials | Ontario Hockey Federation.
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.
| DATE | LOCATION | REGISTRATION LINK |
| August 27 | Officiating Standards Course – Scotiabank Pond | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
| August 28 | Officiating Standards Course – Scotiabank Pond | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
| September 16 | Officiating Standards Course – Scotiabank Pond | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
| September 30 | Officiating Standards Course – Scotiabank Pond | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
| October 2 | Officiating Standards Course – Scotiabank Pond | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
| October 6 | Officiating Standards Course – Scotiabank Pond | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
| October 28 | Officiating Standards Course – Scotiabank Pond | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
| October 30 | Officiating Standards Course – Scotiabank Pond | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
You must complete both your OHF Online Course and Exam and the Officiating Standards Course as part of your certification for the 2025-26 Season.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any issues.
