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
- Officials have to complete the Hockey Canada Online Course and Exam – Level NHP prior to attending an in-person clinic.
- Officials must have been HCOP Level NHP certified in the previous season.
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
Please click the corresponding link to register for an Officiating Standards Course. You must have completed the above prerequisite prior to registering for your in-person clinic.
| DATE | LOCATION | REGISTRATION LINK |
| August 31 | Scotiabank Pond | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
| September 2 | Scotiabank Pond | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
| September 16 | Vic Johnston Community Centre | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
| September 20 | Scotiabank Pond | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
| September 28 | Scarborough Village | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
You must complete both your Hockey Canada Online Course and Exam and the Officiating Standards Course as part of your certification for the 2026-27 Season.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any issues.
