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. Preferable 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 = completed 2 seasons as a level 2 Umpire, born in 2007 or earlier (2008 may ask special permission from the Provincial Umpire in Chief), a positive level 2 evaluation at a provincial championship in the past 2 seasons and a recommendation from your District UIC or Provincial UIC
All In-Person clinics available are listed below, please find your corresponding clinic required for this season. If there are no in-person theory clinics you can attend, please scroll further to find the online listed theory clinics offered per month.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=1bbd37e8
All Umpires must register for the season by logging into the RAMP registration system and selecting the required clinic. Should you have any questions about what is required or available, reach out to your District's Umpire in Chief, contact listed here
NEWS FOR THE 2025 SEASON
1. Theory certification training is available online via zoom! In order to be fully certified in the theory portion of Umpire training, all 5 sessions must be completed. Each session is an hour long and after session 1 is completed, sessions 2-5 can be competed in any order. Mechanics sessions must be completed in combination with online theory sessions.
2. Level 3 clinic is being hosted!
Below is a list of all the clinics currently scheduled and available for registration by logging into the RAMP registration system here: https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=1bbd37e8
Level 1 & 2 New Combined Certification (In-Person + Mechanics Clinic)
*please wear shoes and clothing made for running around
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops | March 2 2025 | Kaleb Hutchinson | St. Ann's Academy, 205 Columbia Street, Kamloops |
| Duncan | March 1 2025 | Nick Allen | Si’em Lelum Gymnasium, 5574 River Road, Duncan |
| Port Alberni | March 22 2025 | Shawn Brant | Echo Fieldhouse and Fields |
| Victoria | March 23 2025 | Nick Allen | Oak Bay Rec Indoor Sports Field, 1975 Bee Street, Victoria |
| North Vancouver | March 15 2025 | Sammi Niemi | Loutet Park, 1700 Rufus Ave, North Vancouver |
Level 1 & 2 Refresher Combined Certification (In-person + Mechanics Clinic)
*please wear shoes and clothing made for running around
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops | March 2 2025 | Kaleb Hutchinson | St. Ann's Academy, 205 Columbia Street, Kamloops |
| Duncan | March 1 2025 | Nick Allen | Si’em Lelum Gymnasium, 5574 River Road, Duncan |
| Victoria | March 23 2025 | Nick Allen | Bee Street, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8R 1T5 |
| North Vancouver | March 15 2025 | Sammi Niemi | Loutet Park, 1700 Rufus Ave, North Vancouver |
Level 1 New & Refresher in Person Theory
*for Umpires only who have attended the D7 Winter Clinic in the gymnasiums
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey *for Umpires only who have attended the D7 Winter Clinic in the gymnasiums | March 8 2025 | Jeff Venzella | Softball City, 2201 148th Street, Surrey |
| Surrey *for Umpires only who have attended the D7 Winter Clinic in the gymnasiums | March 9 2025 | Jeff Venzella | Softball City, 2201 148th Street, Surrey |
Level 1 New & Refresher In-Person Mechanics
*Please wear shoes and clothing made for running around
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon | March 13 2025 | Brad Snyder |
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| Kelowna | April 5 2025 | Lucas Crosby | Boys and Girls Club Rutland, 355 Hartman Road, Kelowna |
Level 1 New & Refresher Combined Certification (in Person Theory + Mechanic Clinic)
*Please wear shoes and clothing made for running around
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanoose Bay | Mar 23 2025 | Shawn Brant | Arbutus Meadows, 1515 Island Hwy, Nanoose |
Level 2 New & Refresher In-Person Mechanics
*Please wear shoes and clothing made for running around
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelowna | March 29 2025 | Lucas Crosby | Boys and Girls Club Rutland, 355 Hartman Road, Kelowna |
Level 1 & 2 In-Person Mechanics
*Please wear shoes and clothing made for running around
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon | April 6 2025 | Lucas Crosby
| Graeme Park Ball Field, Vernon | |
| Prince George | April 13 2025 | Ken Edwards |
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Level 3 New in Person + Online
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Online (Feb 12 + 19) Richmond (Feb 22) | Feb 12 + 19 + 22 2025 | Jason Ranchoux | Steveston-London Secondary, Richmond |
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
| Location | Online |
| Contact Name | Jason Ranchoux |
| Contact Email | |
| February Sessions | Session 1 = Feb 18 5:30-6:30pm Session 2 = Feb 18 6:30-7:30pm Session 3 = Feb 19 5:30-6:30pm Session 4 = Feb 20 5:30-6:30pm Session 5 = Feb 20 6:45-7:45pm |
| March Sessions | Session 1 = Mar 2 8:30-9:30am Session 2 = Mar 2 9:45 - 10:45am Session 3 = Mar 2 11:00am - 12:00pm Session 4 = Mar 2 12:30pm - 1:30pm Session 5 = Mar 2 1:45 - 2:45pm
Session 1 = Mar 8 8:30-9:30am Session 2 = Mar 8 9:45 - 10:45am Session 3 = Mar 8 11:00am - 12:00pm Session 4 = Mar 8 12:30pm - 1:30pm Session 5 = Mar 8 1:45 - 2:45pm |
| April Sessions | Session 1 = April 5 8:30-9:30am Session 2 = April 5 9:45 - 10:45am Session 3 = April 5 11:00am - 12:00pm Session 4 = April 5 12:30pm - 1:30pm Session 5 = April 5 1:45 - 2:45pm
Session 1 = April 7 5:30 - 6:30pm Session 2 = April 7 6:45 - 7:45pm Session 3 = April 8 5:30 - 6:30pm Session 4 = April 8 6:45 - 7:45pm Session 5 = April 9 6:45 - 7:45pm |
If you are a Level 1 refreshing Umpire, please view these videos below and write the session one to five quizzes.
You will receive a results email once you have completed and submitted the quiz questions. You must receive 60% on each of these quizzes to pass.
Level 1 Online Recorded Theory
*Must complete post-session quiz to receive credit. Modules 1 to 5 to meet theory requirement. Can mix online theory and recorded theory sessions together.
Level 1 - Session 1 - 5 Recordings
Level 2 Online Theory
| Location | Online |
| Contact Name | Jason Ranchoux |
| Contact Email | |
| March Sessions | Session 1 = Mar 1 8:30 - 9:30am Session 2 = Mar 1 9:45 - 10:45am Session 3 = Mar 1 11:00am - 12:00pm Session 4 = Mar 1 12:30pm - 1:30pm Session 5 = Mar 1 1:45 - 2:45pm
Session 1 = Mar 15 8:30 - 9:30am Session 2 = Mar 15 9:45 - 10:45am Session 3 = Mar 15 11:00am - 12:00pm Session 4 = Mar 15 12:30pm - 1:30pm Session 5 = Mar 15 1:45 - 2:45pm
Session 1 = Mar 25 5:30 - 6:30pm Session 2 = Mar 25 6:45- 7:45pm Session 3 = Mar 26 5:30pm - 6:30pm Session 4 = Mar 26 6:45 - 7:45pm Session 5 = Mar 27 6:45 - 7:45pm |
