Officials
NEW Information for the 2025-2026 Season
The requirements for certification and re-certification have changed for the upcoming 2025-26 Season and all Squamish MHA Officials will need to become familiarized with the requirements ahead of the Season.
Please ensure you take the time to read the overview below. I have included important links for information and quick access to make the process simple.
All Officials should ensure they have reviewed the BC Hockey Officials Website:
BC Hockey Officials Certification Tab
LOCAL CERTIFICATION CLINIC INFORMATION
Squamish MHA will be hosting our In Person Clinic:
- Wednesday September 17, 2025
- 7-9:30pm
- Squamish Valley Golf Club
- Curling Mezzanine
Do not procrastinate getting online portion completed.
ONLINE REQUIREMENT - IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO REGISTRATION FOR IN PERSON CLINIC:
https://www.bchockey.net/officials/getting-started
*Those 18+ may require Criminal Record Check if it has expired.
BELOW ARE LINKS FOR REGISTERING FOR THE IN PERSON CLINIC – ONCE ONLINE REQUIREMENT COMPLETED:
NEW = NEVER OFFICIATED PREVIOUSLY
NEW Level 1
Clinic Name: NEW Level 1 - Squamish MHA
Clinic Link:
https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f07d283-370c-691e-8324-0207247345f5
NEW Level 2
Clinic Name: NEW Level 2 - Squamish MHA
Clinic Link:
https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f07d28f-5a40-697e-82de-02338d534395
RETURNING = OFFICIATED PREVIOUSLY
Returning Level 1
Clinic Name: Re-Cert (In-Person) Level 1 - Squamish MHA
Clinic Link:
https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f07ed34-5853-6336-9fb0-02338d534395
Returning Level 2
Clinic Name: Re-Cert (In-Person) Level 2 - Squamish MHA
Clinic Link:
https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f07ed3d-92de-6916-ad2e-02338d534395
Returning Level 3
Clinic Name: Re-Cert (In-Person) Level 3 - Squamish MHA
Clinic Link:
https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f07ed41-1d20-686a-899b-068b95867d1f
If there are further questions or concerns, please feel free to email Stephen Fryer, SMHA RIC
Information For Officials
Requirements For Becoming An SMHA Official:
- Must be 12 years of age by Dec 31st of the upcoming season.
- Must register with the Hockey Canada eHockey website and complete the level 1 module.**
- Must complete the BC Hockey certification clinic.
- Must complete a referee development program (this program consists of on ice drills and procedure, instruction and a game situation session during which the trainees will be shadowed by referee supervisors).
The Following Equipment Is Required:
- Helmet with half shield (shield attached at three points on the helmet)
- Whistle (Acme Thunder is recommended)
- Linesman Jersey (with snaps to allow for referee arm bands to be worn)
- Shin guards and athletic supporter with cup
- Plain back track pants
- Elbow pads (recommended but not required)
Any questions please contact our Referee-in Chief, Stephen Fryer at ric@squamishminorhockey.com.
**The E-Learning course with Hockey Canada must be completed in order to register for a new officials clinic. This clinic is by invitation only and you must have completed the SMHA application form on-line to be on the list. You will then be contacted and the link to register will be forwarded to you. Please make sure that your contact information is correct and up to date on the application form.
Re-certification For Returning Officials
Please note that all officials must re-certify every year. If you are an official who has worked for one season and are returning you are a “Returning Official”. If you are below 16 years of age (as of December 31st of this year) you are a Level 1 Official. If you are 16 years of age or older you are a Level 2 Official.
LEVEL 1's (aged 12 to 15 years) AND THOSE NEW TO OFFICIATING (aged 16 years and up) receive certification in a blended model requiring the completion of both an online E-Learning Course and attendance at a face to face clinic. The E-Learning Course must be completed prior to attending the clinic!
You MUST be re-certified by December 31st or you will not be eligible to officiate beyond that date. Please go to the following link to access information regarding certification clinics and the required online module.
http://www.bchockey.net/Clinics/Clinics.aspx
Once you enter the link and see the list of clinics you will see “info” on the right hand side. Click this link for additional information.
BC Hockey policy requires all officials eighteen (18) years or older as of December 31 to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) prior to registering for the season.