Umpire Certification Clinics

Which Clinic Should I Register For?

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.

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

Level 1 Certfication Clinic	Level 2 Certification Clinic	Level 3 Certification Clinic	Level 4 &5
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.	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.	We hold a Level 3 clinic every other year (pending interest). We look forward to offering this clinic in 2027.	Softball Canada National Official Program
Part 1: Theory Clinic Teaches rules of the game, the four elements, qualities of an umpire, handling confrontation, introduction to plate and base mechanics. Level 1 Theory Clinic is offered online (self-paced). If you require in-person theory, please connect with your District UIC. Level 2 Theory Clinics are offered Face-to-Face and online (live attendance).
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.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to register as an umpire for the season and choose your preferred clinic!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND SELECT YOUR CLINIC!

Level 1 Certification Clinics

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.

Part 1: Level 1 Certification Clinic (Theory Clinic)

Complete the Level 1 Lessons 1 to 9 at https://softball.ca/programs/umpires/toolbox/instructor/online.

Note: 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 the umpire as well as your Provincial Umpire Committee and Softball Canada. After the last lesson, an email with a completion certificate will be emailed to the umpire to show at the Provincial Clinic to the instructors that all lessons are completed.

Part 2: Level 1 Certification Clinic (Face-to-Face Mechanics Clinic)

Clinic Location	Clinic Date	District UIC Registration Contact	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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 to March 10th, 2026	Jeff Vanzella EMAIL HERE REGISTER HERE	Mondays 7:00pm - 9:00pm Jessie Lee Elementary 2064-154 Street, Surrey, B.C
District 8 (Abbotsford)	January 9th, 2026 to March 13th, 2026	Paul Muirhead EMAIL HERE REGISTER HERE	(Every Friday from 6:30 - 8:30pm except, no class on Jan 16th) Royal Canadian Air Cadets Hall, 32470 Haida Dr #14 Abbotsford, V2T 5A6
District 8 (Abbotsford)	January 6th, 2026 to March 8th, 2026	Paul Muirhead EMAIL HERE REGISTER HERE	(Every Sunday from 6:30 - 8:30pm except, no class on Feb 15th) Royal Canadian Air Cadets Hall, 32470 Haida Dr #14 Abbotsford, V2T 5A6
District 8 (Langley)	January 7th, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 to March 9th, 2026	Paul Muirhead EMAIL HERE REGISTER HERE	Rosedale Traditional Community School, 50850 Yale Road Rosedale, V0X 1X2

Level 2 Certification Clinics

Part 2: Level 2 Certiciation Clinic (Mechanics Only)

Clinic Location	Clinic Date	District UIC Registration Contact	Venue Address

Part 1 & 2 CombinedL Level 2 Certification Clinic (Theory & Mechanics)

Clinic Location	Clinic Date	District UIC Registration Contact	Venue Address

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.