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.

Major Events Application forms for Officials and Supervisors/Evaluators

Ringette BC will open applications for evaluators/supervisors for all Ringette BC major competitions in the 2024/2025 season in September. Officials 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.

Application forms are found below.

Major Events:

  • U12 Year End Event
  • Provincial Club Championships
  • Provincial Zone Championships
  • BC Winter Games
  • Western Canadian Ringette Championships

Application Forms

  • Supervisor/Evaluator
  • Officials
If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Pukalo (amandapukalo@bcringette.org).

Officials Rank Changes

Rank Upgrades

Notice to Officials: Rank Upgrade and Retirement Rank Application Process
Officials requesting an upgrade in rank or transition to a retirement rank must submit the Ringette BC – Officials Request for Rank Change Form and provide copies of all relevant evaluations to Ringette BC at amandapukalo@bcringette.org.

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” or “retired” 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
  • 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
  • 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 – coming soon!

External Sport Credit Program

Ringette BC Officials Travel Grant Fund

Ringette BC acknowledges the significant financial support needed to facilitate the training and competition needs of officials and officials’ supervisors in BC.   The intent of this grant is to provide qualified officials and officials supervisors with funds to offset travel costs associated with leaving their home association or province to further develop their officiating/supervisor skills, and pathway.

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: 

  1. Officials/officials’ supervisors must reside in British Columbia and be registered with a local association
  2. Officials/officials’ supervisors must be a member in good standing with Ringette BC
  3. Travel must be related to officiating or supervising at a ringette tournament or attending a ringette related training event
  4. 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
 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Grants and Subsidy Links for Officiating

Northern BC Coaching & Officiating Development Fund

Government of BC – Sport Funding

ViaSport Grants