Officials (Referee) Clinic
**ATTENTION ALL REFEREES & OFFICIALS!**
GMHA will be holding in-person on ice officials clinics on September 26 & 27, 2026.
Saturday September 26th: Level 1 & 2 Officials,
Sunday September 27th: Level 3 Officials.
Please see the list of requirements needed to register for an in-person clinic:
*NEW FOR 2026*: All Applicants must complete a new Hockey Canada course – Shift Forward for Rostered Staff/Officials before attending the in person portion:
The Shift Forward
New Officials: All new officials must complete the “Introduction to Officiating” course before attending the in person clinic. Minimum age is 12 years of age.
Intro to Officiating
RECERTIFICATION: Returning officials must complete the appropriate recertification for their level (1,2 & 3):
Level 1 Official
Level 2 Official
Level 3 Official
Both online and in person clinics must be completed to obtain certification.
**Anyone 18 years of age or older must have a valid criminal record check and vulnerable sector check completed in advance. A form can be found on our website to bring to the court house to start the process:
www.ganderminorhockey.ca/forms
Any questions, please direct to Shawn Marshall – Referee in Chief for Gander Minor Hockey.
