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.
At least one (1) on-ice evaluation at the desired rank or one (1) full level higher by a local Referee-in-Chief, community, regional, or provincial evaluator.
2C, B, or A
Full Level 1 Certification
Attend a Level 2/3 N.O.C.P. Clinic and achieve a passing mark (60% or better) on required test.
A minimum of two (2) on-ice evaluations by a community, regional, or provincial evaluator. At least one (1) evaluation must be by a different evaluator.
3C, B, or A
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 regional or provincial evaluators, at least one (1) of which must be from outside the Official’s home region.
4C, B, or A
Full Level 3 Certification
Attend a Level 4 N.O.C.P. Clinic and achieve a passing grade
Note: for upgrade to Level 4, at least one (1) evaluation must be on a “AA” tournament final game, or a game deemed to be a level directly comparable to a “AA” Provincial Championship game.
