Umpire Certification Clinics
WHAT CLINIC SHOULD I REGISTER FOR?
Level 1 Certification = brand new to umpiring. option to select the L1 & L2 combined clinics, combine in-theory and mechanics or complete separately pending availability.
Level 2 Certification = at least one full season of umpiring. Preferably to be 16 years of age
Level 1/2 Refresher = returning Umpires, but is geared toward the newer umpires between certifications 1 and 2
Level 3 Certification = Closed for 2025
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
Interested in trying something new this Fall? Become an Umpire for Fall Ball! It’s the perfect chance to step on the field, learn the ropes in a relaxed setting, and see if umpiring is for you. No long-term commitment — just a great way to get started and be part of the game
Click here to sign up!
Click here to find a step-by-step guide on how to register as an umpire for the season and choose your preferred clinic!
Level 1 Certification - Winter Mechanics Clinics (Must be a registered umpire for the 2026 season)
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | REGISTER HERE | VENUE ADDRESS |
| District 5 (Richmond) (Umpires must register with RSA for insurance purposes prior to attending the clinic at https://www.richmondsoftball.ca/clinics) | January 4th to March 15th, 2026 | David Bailey EMAIL HERE | REGISTER HERE | Steveston-London Secondary School, 6600 Williams Rd Richmond, V7E 1K5 |
| District 6 (Port Coquitlam) (Please wear comfy shoes, clothing and a bring water bottle) | January 5th to March 9th, 2026 | Tyler Warren EMAIL HERE | REGISTER HERE | Ranch Park Elementary, 2701 Spuraway Ave Coquitlam, V3C 2C4 |
| District 6 (Burnaby) (Please wear comfy shoes, clothing and a bring water bottle) | January 8th, 2026 to March 5th, 2026 | Tyler Warren EMAIL HERE | REGISTER HERE | Cameron Elementary, 9540 Erickson Drive Burnaby, V3J 1M9 |
| District 7 (Fleetwood) | January 6th to March 10th, 2026 | Jeff Vanzella EMAIL HERE | REGISTER HERE | Green Timbers Elementary, 8824 144 Street Surrey, V3V 5Z7 |
| District 7 (South Surrey) | January 1st to March 12th, 2026 | Jeff Vanzella EMAIL HERE | REGISTER HERE | Ray Shepherd Elementary, 1650 136th Street Surrey, V4A 4E4 |
| District 8 (Abbotsford) | January 9th to March 13th, 2026 (Every Friday from 6:30 - 8:30pm except, no class on Jan 16th) | Paul Muirhead EMAIL HERE | REGISTER HERE | Royal Canadian Air Cadets Hall, 32470 Haida Dr #14 Abbotsford, V2T 5A6 |
| District 8 (Abbotsford) | January 6th to March 8th, 2026 (Every Sunday from 6:30 - 8:30pm except, no class on Feb 15th) | Paul Muirhead EMAIL HERE | REGISTER HERE | Royal Canadian Air Cadets Hall, 32470 Haida Dr #14 Abbotsford, V2T 5A6 |
| District 8 (Langley) | January 7th to March 4th, 2026 | Paul Muirhead EMAIL HERE | REGISTER HERE | Uplands Elementary School, 4471 207A Street Langley, V3A 5V8 |
| District 8 (North Langley) | January 5th to March 9th, 2026 | Paul Muirhead EMAIL HERE | REGISTER HERE | Alex Hope Elementary School, 21150 85 Ave Langley, V1M 2M4 |
| District 8 (Chilliwack) | January 5th to March 9th, 2026 (Mondays from 6:00 - 8:00pm except no class on Feb 16th) | Paul Muirhead EMAIL HERE | REGISTER HERE | Rosedale Traditional Community School, 50850 Yale Road Rosedale, V0X 1X2 |
Level 1 Refresher
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Level 2 Certification (New)
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Level 2 Refresher
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Level 3 Certification (New)
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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.
Level 1 Online Theory
Level 1 Online Recorded Theory - Complete all of the following:
Step 1: Watch the Level 1 - Session 1 - 5 Recordings
Step 2: Complete the National online exam, choose the "2025 Softball BC Level 1 Exam"
Step 3: Complete an in-person mechanics clinic (or contact your local DUIC if no clinics are available)
Level 2 Online Theory
Questions? Contact Jason Ranchoux at provincialuic@softball.bc.ca.
