Softball BC © 2026
Level 1 Certification Clinic = Brand new to umpiring or recertifying as a Level 1. Please complete both (1) Theory Clinic; plus (2) Mechanics Clinic. Umpires can complete the Mechanics Clinic prior to the Theory Clinic.
Level 2 Certification Clinic = At least one full season of umpiring and preferably to be 16 years of age or older. Please complete both (1) Theory Clinic; plus (2) Mechanics Clinic; OR, Combined Theory & Mechanics Clinic. Umpires can complete the Mechanics Clinic prior to the Theory Clinic.
Part 1: Theory Clinic
Teaches rules of the game, the four elements, qualities of an umpire, handling confrontation, introduction to plate and base mechanics.
Part 2: Mechanics Clinic
Teaches 1-umpire and 2-umpire positioning, plate and base mechanics, and signals. Mechanic Clinics are offered Face-to-Face (in-person). If you are not able to attend a mechanics clinic, please contact your District Umpire-in-Chief for options.
Level 3 Certification Clinic = We hold a Level 3 clinic every other year (pending interest). We look forward to offering this clinic in 2027.
Level 4 & Level 5 = Softball Canada National Official Program
Step-by-Step Guide: How to register as an umpire for the season and choose
Brand new to umpiring or recertifying as a Level 1. Please complete both (1) Theory Clinic; plus (2) Mechanics Clinic. Umpires can complete the Mechanics Clinic prior to the Theory Clinic.
Register for the Level 1 Course on RAMP under Camps and Clinics. *Note: You must be a registered Umpire in 2026 to be able to register for this course.
Once you have successfully registered for the Level 1 course, a link to the course will be sent to you in your confirmation email.
Once a lesson has been completed and the assessment at the end of the lesson has been completed successfully, an email will be sent to you and to Softball Canada. After the last lesson, an email with a completion certificate will be emailed to you to show to your Mechanics Clinic instructors, proving that all lessons are completed.
| Clinic Location | Clinic Date | District UIC Registration Contact | Venue Address |
| Port Alberni Indoor class work outdoor field work. | March 21, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm | District 2 - Nathan Kinsey | Echo Fieldhouse Lounge (Upstairs) 4200 Wood Ave, Port Alberni |
| Enderby Please bring running shoes and a drink. If you have one, bring your umpire's mask and indicator. | March 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm | District 9 - Brad Synder | Gordom Lake Bible Camp & Retreat Center (Gymnasium) 651 Glenmary Rd, Enderby |
| Clearwater Be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities, dressed appropriately for game like movement. Bring pen, paper, face mask and indicator if you have it. We will break for lunch. | March 21, 2026 9:00am - 2:30pm | District 11 - Kaleb Hutchinson | Clearwater Christian Church 1010 School Rd, Clearwater |
| Surrey | March 21, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm | District 7 - Jeff Vanzella | Fleetwood Park 15802 80 Ave, Surrey |
| Penticton The entire clinic will be conducted outside. Please dress in active clothes and shoes for the weather. | March 21, 2026 9:00am - 12:30pm
| District 9 - Laura MacMillan | Columbia Elementary School - Softball Field 1437 Allison St, Penticton |
| Kamloops Be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities, dressed appropriately for game like movement. Bring pen, paper, face mask and indicator if you have it. We will break for lunch. | March 22, 2026 9:00am - 2:30pm | District 11 - Kaleb Hutchinson | St. Ann’s Academy 205 Columbia St, Kamloops (Accessed from 3rd Ave) |
| Surrey | March 22, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm | District 7 - Jeff Vanzella | Fleetwood Park 15802 80 Ave, Surrey |
| Victoria | March 28, 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm | District 1 - Russ Sawyer | St. Margaret’s School (North Gym) 1080 Lucas Ave, Victoria |
| Kelowna We will break 30-45 mins for lunch. Please bring a lunch as there are not many food options nearby. Dress appropriately for the weather as a portion of the clinic will be outdoors if it does not rain. If you have an umpire's/catcher's mask and umpire indicator, please bring them. | March 29, 2026 10:00am - 2:30pm | District 9 - Lucas Crosby | BGC Okanagan 355 Hartman Rd, Kelowna |
| Vernon Please bring running shoes and a drink. If you have one, bring your umpire's mask and indicator. | March 30, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm | District 9 - Brad Synder | Telus Communications Building 3205 Coldstream Ave, Vernon |
| North Vancouver Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Please dress for the weather. Bring your ball glove and water. | March 31, 2026 5:00pm - 8:30pm | District 4 - Sammi Niemi | North Shore Girls Fastpitch 1575 Larkhall Cres, North Vancouver |
| Vacnouver Please wear gym clothes and runners. Please bring water and lunch. | April 3, 2026 9:30am - 3:30pm | District 4 - Bronwen Marchant | Trout Lake Community Center 3360 Victoria Dr, Vancouver |
| Victoria | April 4, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm | District 1 - Ryan Davis | Firefighters Park (Next to Oak Bay Police Dept.) 1703 Monterey Ave, Victoria |
| Ashcroft Be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities, dressed appropriately for game like movement. Bring pen, paper, face mask and indicator if you have it. We will break for lunch.
| April 6, 2026 9:00am - 2:30pm | District 11 - Kaleb Hutchinson | Desert Sands Community School 435 Ranch Rd, Ashcroft |
| Terrace Please sign up and complete the online Level I theory before this clinic date | April 11, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm | District 13 - Kevin Horth | Skeena Middle School (Gymnasium) 3411 Munroe St, Terrace |
| Smithers Please complete the 9 lessons and quizzes under Part 1: Level I Certification Clinic (Theory Clinic) on the Softball BC website before attending this clinic. | April 12, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm | District 13 - Kevin Horth | Smithers Civic Center 4204 3rd Ave, Smithers |
| 100 Mile House Bring your mask, glove and your enthusiasm for fastball. | April 25, 2026 12:00 - 2:00pm
| District 12 - Ken Edwards | Sportsfield Wrangle Road, 100 Mile House |
| Prince George Bring your mask, glove and your enthusiasm for fastball. | May 2, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm | District 12 - Ken Edwards | Charles Jago Northern Sports Center 3333 University Way, Prince George |
| Quesnel Bring your mask, glove and your enthusiasm for fastball | May 3, 2026 12:00 - 2:00pm | District 12 - Ken Edwards | West Fraser Timber Park - Diamond #1 Johnston Ave next to RONA Bldg Supplies |
At least one full season of umpiring and preferably to be 16 years of age or older. Please complete both (1) Theory Clinic; plus (2) Mechanics Clinic; OR, Theory & Mechanics Clinic (combined).
| Clinic Location | Clinic Date | District UIC Registration Contact | Venue Address |
| Online (Zoom) Register for the sessions you can attend. Can be taken in any order. See all dates and times for availability. | March 19, 2026 Session 5: 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Deputy UIC - Laura MacMillan | Must register to receive a Zoom link. |
| Clinic Location | Clinic Date | District UIC Registration Contact | Venue Address |
| Enderby Please bring running shoes and a drink. If you have one, bring your umpire's mask and indicator. | March 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm | District 9 - Brad Synder | Gordom Lake Bible Camp & Retreat Center (Gymnasium) 651 Glenmary Rd, Enderby |
| Penticton The entire clinic will be conducted outside. Please dress in active clothes and shoes for the weather. | March 21, 2026 9:00am - 12:30pm
| District 9 - Laura MacMillan | Columbia Elementary School - Softball Field 1437 Allison St, Penticton |
| Kamloops Bring Pen, paper, mask, indicator, dressed for mechanics activities indoor and outdoor. Will break for lunch | March 22, 2026 9:00am - 2:30pm | District 11 - Kaleb Hutchinson | St. Ann’s Academy 205 Columbia St, Kamloops (Accessed from 3rd Ave) |
| Surrey | March 22, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm | District 7 - Jeff Vanzella | Fleetwood Park 15802 80 Ave, Surrey |
| Vernon Please bring running shoes and a drink. If you have one, bring your umpire's mask and indicator. | March 25, 2026 6:00 - 9:00pm | District 9 - Brad Synder | Telus Communications Building 3205 Coldstream Ave, Vernon |
| Parksville Theory is at Oceanside place and the mechanical is at Springwood field 1 | March 28, 2026 9:30am - 5:00pm | District 2 - Kris Hagen | Oceanside Place 830 W Island Hwy, Parksville |
| Kelowna We will break 30-45 mins for lunch. Please bring a lunch as there are not many food options nearby. Dress appropriately for the weather as a portion of the clinic will be outdoors if it does not rain. If you have an umpire's/catcher's mask and umpire indicator, please bring them. | March 29, 2026 10:00am - 2:30pm | District 9 - Lucas Crosby | BGC Okanagan 355 Hartman Rd, Kelowna |
| Vacnouver Please wear gym clothes and runners. Please bring water and lunch. | April 3, 2026 9:30am - 3:30pm | District 4 - Bronwen Marchant | Trout Lake Community Center 3360 Victoria Dr, Vancouver |
| 100 Mile House Bring your mask, glove and your enthusiasm for fastball. | April 25, 2026 12:00 - 2:00pm | District 12 - Ken Edwards | Sportsfield Wrangle Road, 100 Mile House |
| Prince George Bring your mask, glove and your enthusiasm for fastball. | May 2, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm | District 12 - Ken Edwards | Charles Jago Northern Sports Center 3333 University Way, Prince George |
| Quesnel Bring your mask, glove and your enthusiasm for fastball. | May 3, 2026 12:00 - 2:00pm | District 12 - Ken Edwards | West Fraser Timber Park - Diamond #1 Johnston Ave next to RONA Bldg Supplies |
Don’t see an in-person clinic in your area? Please reach out to your local District UIC https://softball.bc.ca/content/key-contacts-for-umpires.
Questions? Contact Jason Ranchoux at provincialuic@softball.bc.ca.