ALL officials wishing to move up in rank must apply for their upgrade online by filling out the “Request for Upgrade” form, linked below.
The Officials Development Committee will review all upgrade requests. The requesting official will be notified by email of the outcome of their request as soon as possible.
The official will not be considered “upgraded” until they receive confirmation from the Officials Development Committee or the Operations Director.
Request for Upgrade Form
*The Request for Upgrade Form has closed for the 2024-25 season. The form will re-open in the fall.*
1-U14, 1-U16, 1-U19, 1-18+
· At least one (1) on-ice evaluation at the desired rank from a certified Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4 evaluator.
2-U12, 2-U14, 2-U16, 2-U19, 2-18+
· Full Level 1 Certification
· A minimum of two (2) on-ice evaluations by a Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4 evaluator. At least one (1) evaluation must be from a different evaluator.
· Attend a Level 2/3 Officiating Clinic and achieve a passing grade.
Note: Ringette Canada is finalizing updates to the Officiating Clinics, which are expected to come out in the next few seasons. There will not be any Level 2/3 Officiating Clinics offered until these new changes take effect.
3-U12, 3-U14, 3-U16, 3-U19, 3-18+
· Full Level 2 Certification
· A minimum of three (3) on-ice evaluations at the desired rank or one (1) full level higher by at least two (2) different Level 3 or Level 4 evaluators, at least one (1) of which must be from outside the Official’s home region.
4-U14, 4-U16, 4-U19, 4-NRL
· Full Level 3 Certification
· A minimum of three (4) on-ice evaluations at the desired rank or one (1) full level higher by at least two (2) different Level 4 evaluators, at least one (1) of which must be from outside the Official’s home region.
· Attend a Level 4 Officiating Clinic and achieve a passing grade.
Note: For upgrade to Level 4, at least one (1) evaluation must be on a “AA” tournament semi or final game, or a game deemed to be an intensity level directly comparable to a “AA” Provincial Championship game
