Officiating

To officiate hockey games within the Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA), you must become a certified official.
To obtain certification, you must be at minimum two years older then the division officiating and be able to attend an Canadian Ball Hockey Association clinic in your Province. Every year, this must be repeated.

The CBHA clinics are designed to optimize the instructional experience in an informative and enjoyable manner, taking into consideration an official's experience and current CBHA level. Within the CBHA we offer two types of clinics: 
•    New Referee Clinic for Adults
•    Re-Certification for Adult Clinics

Official CBHA Referee Uniforms are available. Please contact your provincial association if you would like to place an order.

New Referee Clinics for Adults
New referee clinics for Adults are for persons who are 18 years of age or older as of December 31st, 2013 that have never certified as an Canadian Ball Hockey Association Official. Successful graduates receive Level 1 referee certification.

The New Referee clinic for Adults involves a one day 8 hour classroom sessions. Participants must complete all components of this clinic to receive CBHA Level 1 certification. Participants should bring a pen and paper to the clinic.

Re- Certification for Adults Clinics
Re-certification for adult clinics are for previously certified CBHA officials. Successful graduates receive CBHA Level 2 referee certification.

The Re-certification clinic involves a full day classroom sessions. Participants must complete all components of this clinic to receive certification. Participants should bring a pen and paper to the clinic.