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?
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.
Once you have been given the green light by your association to participate as a referee, you can begin your certification journey!
GET CERTIFIED
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.
*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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Once you complete your virtual course modules, you must proceed to a Hockey PEI clinic. Please contact officiating@hockeypei.com for further information.
MHA Referee in Chief Contact List
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.
