HOCKEY PEI OFFICIATING PROGRAM
Hockey Canada Officiating Pathway The Hockey Canada Officiating Pathway is the foundation for all officials across the country. Certified Hockey Canada officials progress through a levelling system as they develop their skill sets.​
NEW TO OFFICIATING?
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You must be 12 years of age to start officiating. The first step to becoming an on-ice official is contacting your local Minor Hockey Association Referee in Chief to confirm if your MHA is in need of new officials.
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Once you have been given the green light by your association to participate as a referee you can begin your certification journey!
GET CERTIFIED
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Listed below are the certification requirements for all Hockey PEI officials. Each level of certification will have a Hockey Canada Learning Lab online component and a local classroom clinic requirement to complete certifications.
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*NEW* OFFICIALS PREREQUISTE
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Complete the online Hockey Canada INTRODUCTION TO OFFICIATING
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Once you complete your virtual course modules, contact your local Referee in Chief for level 1 classroom clinics being offered in your area.
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LEVEL 1 RE-CERTIFICATION (returning level 1 officials)
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Complete the online Hockey Canada LEVEL 1 RE-CERTIFICATION
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Once you complete your virtual course modules, contact your local Referee in Chief for classroom clinics in your area.
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LEVEL 2 RE-CERTIFICATION
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Complete the online Hockey Canada LEVEL 2 RE-CERTIFICATION
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Once you complete your virtual course modules, contact your local Referee in Chief for classroom clinics in your area.
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LEVEL 3 RE-CERTIFICATION
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Complete the online Hockey Canada LEVEL 3 RE-CERTIFICATION
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Once you complete your virtual course modules, contact your local Referee in Chief for classroom clinics in your area.
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MEMBER HIGH PERFORMANCE RE-CERTIFICATION
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THIS COURSE IS FOR OFFICIALS SEEKING MEMBER HIGH PERFORMANCE MHP RE-CERTIFICATION FOR THE 2025-26 SEASON.
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Once you complete your virtual course modules, you must proceed to a Hockey PEI clinic. Please contact officiating@hockeypei.com for further information.
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MHA Referee in Chief Contact List
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It is the responsibility of the Clinic Participants to complete in full any online or in-person clinics signed up for.
Clinic participants will be responsible for clinic fees related to incomplete clinics and/or unapproved participation.
