Ringette Officials
Ringette Officials are all part of the National Officials Certification Program (NOCP) which is managed by Ringette Canada.
Ringette Officials are an integral part of the sport of Ringette and the development of Ringette BC Officials is an important part of Ringette BC. As athletes grow and develop so must all our officials. Ringette BC sends officials to all major events including, Provincial Championships, BC Winter Games, Western Canadian Ringette Championships. For more information and to create your Ringette Canada Referee Profile today please visit Ringette Canada Officials.
All upcoming training events are listed on the Ringette BC Calendar, and the Officiating Ringette site.
If you are interested in becoming a ringette on-ice official, please contact your local association Director of Officials by September 26th, 2025.
To find the Misconduct, Match and Incident Report Form please click Match, Misconduct and Ejection Report Form.
Officiating Courses & PD
The 2025/2026 season is a rule change year. Officials must participate in Rule Change & Professional Development Courses.
- Rule Change Clinics will be hosted virtually by Ringette BC.
- E-Learning (PD) is delivered by Ringette Canada on Officials learning platform.
2025/2026 Rule Change Courses
| October 9th, 2025 | 5:30PM – 9:30PM | Virtual |
| October20th, 2025 | 5:30PM – 9:30PM | Virtual |
| October 21st, 2025 | 5:30PM – 9:30PM | Virtual |
| October 28th, 2025 | 6:00PM – 10:00PM | Virtual |
*More dates and times will be added as they become available.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A COURSE!
2025/2026 Level 2, Level 3 & Level 4 Courses
TBD.
Major Events Application forms for Officials and Supervisors/Evaluators
Officials and Supervisors who are interested in attending and being selected for these events will need to complete and submit the application form as part of the selection process. Completing the form does not guarantee selection. It will provide Ringette BC with picture of which officials are available and interested in attending events.
2025/2026 Major Events:
2025/2026 Provincial Zone & 18+A Championships
(3-U14 or higher) – February 6th – February 8th, 2026 – Richmond, BC
2025/2026 Provincial Club & 18+B Championships
(1-U14 or higher) – March 6th – March 8th, 2026 – Coquitlam, BC
2025/2026 U12 Year End Event
(1-U12 or higher – or by recommendation) – March 20th – March 22nd, 2026 – Richmond, BC
2026 BCWG
(2-U16 or higher) – February 25th – March 1st, 2025 – Trail & Rossland, BC
2026 Western Canadian Ringette Championships
(3-U14 or higher) – March 18th – March 21st, 2026 – Saskatoon, SK.
Although these are minimum requirements, Ringette BC encourages all those who are interested to apply, regardless if they meet the rank requirements.
Officials Rank Changes
Rank Upgrades
The Ringette BC Officiating Development Committee will thoroughly review all upgrade applications. Applicants will be notified via email regarding the outcome of their request at the earliest opportunity. Please be advised that an official will not be considered officially “upgraded” until they receive formal confirmation from the Ringette BC Director of Officials or the Ringette BC Manager of Coaching & Officiating.
Any questions can be forwarded to Amanda Pukalo at amandapukalo@bcringette.org
Rank Change Requirements
1-U12, 1-U14, 1-U16, 1-U19 & 1-18+
- At least one (1) on-ice evaluation at the desired rank or one (1) full level higher by a community, regional, or provincial evaluator.
2-U12, 2-U14, 2-U16, 2-U19 & 2-18+
- Full Level 1 Certification
- At least 16 years of age
- Complete online NOCP Level 2 Learning Modules & attend Level 2 Clinic
- 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.
3-U12, 3-U14, 3-U16, 3-U19 & 3-18+
- Full Level 2 Certification
- At least 16 years of age
- Complete online NOCP Level 3 Learning Modules & attend Level 3 Clinic
- 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.
4-U14, 4-U16, 4-U19 & 4-18+
- Full Level 3 Certification
- Complete online NOCP Level 4 Learning Modules & attend Level 4 Clinic
- A minimum of four (4) on-ice evaluations at the desired rank or one (1) full level higher by at least two (2) different regional or provincial evaluators.
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.
Rank Retirement
Retirement Ranks provide a respectful way for On-Ice Officials to continue officiating but step back from competition while being recognized for their achievements. These ranks encourage involvement and retention of experienced On-Ice Officials
Eligibility & Identification
- Available for On-Ice Officials at Levels 3-5, represented as 3R, 4R and 5R
- Officials must declare their intent to withdraw from competition
Maintenance & Learning Requirements
- Not required to participate in Learning Pathway Upgrade or Refresh Cycles but must complete rule change & PD cycles every two years
- Annual maintenance evaluations are not required, but officials can request evaluations, which should occur at least once every three years
Ringette Canada Retirement Ranks Information
Ringette Canada Retirement Rank Self Identification Form
External Sport Credit Program
High School students can earn extra graduation credits by officiating.
There are three options, all eligible for 2-4 credits each.
- Official Level 1 – UXSO 10 (2 credits):
- Theory course –
- Examination/evaluation
- 25 hours of practical experience as a student official
- Official Level 2 – UXSO 11 (4 credits):
- Theory course –
- Examination/evaluation
- 50 hours of practical experience as student official (in addition to the 25-hour requirement in Level 1)
- Official Level 3 – UXSO 12 (4 credits):
- Theory course
- Examination/evaluation
- 50 hours of practical experience as student official (in addition to the 75-hour requirement in Level 1 and 2)
External Sport Credit Program – Officials
Association Director of Officials is to provide confirmation to Ringette BC of the officials’ logged hours of on-ice officiating. The official is then to contact Ringette BC to request a letter confirming requirements.
Email to: amandapukalo@bcringette.org
Ringette BC Officials Travel Grant Fund
The funds shall be used for travel expenses only. Any funds related to travel already acquired by the official/officials’ supervisor through other means shall be declared by the official/officials’ supervisor as outlined on the application form. Funds are to be used by the applicant only and do not include funds for chaperones or other people attending the event.
Applications must meet the following criteria:
- Officials/officials’ supervisors must reside in British Columbia and be registered with a local association
- Officials/officials’ supervisors must be a member in good standing with Ringette BC
- Travel must be related to officiating or supervising at a ringette tournament or attending a ringette related training event
- An official/officials’ supervisor may receive one (1) grant per season
The maximum amount of funds allocated to a single official per season is $400
Applications will be accepted online from April 24th to May 9th, 2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
The Officiating Development Committee will meet in May to review Travel Grant applications and disperse funds. The allocation of funds will depend on the amount and availability of funds. Successful applicants will be notified by email.
Any questions can be forwarded to Ringette BC’s Manager of Coaching & Officiating at amandapukalo@bcringette.org
Grants and Subsidy Links for Officiating
Northern BC Coaching & Officiating Development Fund
Government of BC – Sport Funding
