Officials Clinic Registration opens today - 2025-26 Season

2025-08-01

Clinic/registration process for 2025-26 Season

We are quickly approaching the beginning of the 2025-26 Hockey Season. The first order of business is recertification/registration for the upcoming season. Registration opened today. I will have more information on the start up for the season next week.

Hockey Alberta has changed registration and clinic process this season:
1) A pre-requisite of an on-line course for all levels that must be taken prior to registering for a clinic – the requirement is every official must complete the course designated to their level or they will not be able to register for a clinic. There is a one-time fee for this pre-requisite. You MUST still take an Officials Clinic. Here is a link for the pre-requisite courses:
https://officials.hockeyalberta.ca/officials-regions/north-region-edmonton-area/north-region-clinics/

Here is some specific information regarding all clinics in the North Region (also posted on the Hockey Alberta website).

2025 Referee Clinic Information – North Region (Including Edmonton & Surrounding Areas)
Below is important information regarding clinic registration and participation for Level 1, Returning Level 1, and Returning Level 2 officials.

In-Person Clinics for New Officials
All new officials, regardless of age, must attend an in-person clinic in their home community - see below. If this is not possible:
• Contact your local Referee-in-Chief (RIC) based on your residential address.
• Request approval to attend a clinic in another community.

Out-of-Community Clinic Requests If scheduling conflicts arise:
  1. Contact both:
  • Your home community RIC, and the RIC of the community where you wish to attend.
  • Both RICs must approve the request.
Note: RICs may decline out-of-community officials until all local officials have registered.

More information for new officials is available here:
https://officials.hockeyalberta.ca/register/become-an-official-return/

Clinic Registration – Sherwood Park/Strathcona
Our clinics are set for Sunday, September 21 (Level 1 and 2).  There will be more added in the near future to accomodate all of our officials.  To register for this clinic:

• Please email Kyle Edwards once the pre-requisite work is completed

Clinic Registration – Edmonton Area
To register for a clinic in the Edmonton area:
• Please email the clinic contact listed in the attached sheet.
• Each contact has an email link attached to their name for easy communication.

One Clinic Policy & Transfers
Officials may register for only one clinic. If a conflict arises after registration:
1. Contact the RIC or clinic contact of the desired new clinic to check availability.
2. Then contact the North Region Clinic Coordinator to request a transfer.
3. For refund requests, contact:
• Liam MacIsaac, Manager of Officiating at Hockey Alberta.

Online Level 2 Clinics – New for 2025
Online Level 2 clinics will be available this year in the North Region. These clinics are public and can be accessed via HCR 3.0. To be eligible, officials must meet the following criteria:
Requirement Details
  • Experience Must have completed 3 full years of officiating (not entering your 3rd year)
  • Age Must be 18 years old or turning 18 before December 31, 2025
  • CRC Must have completed a Criminal Record Check (CRC)
Advanced Clinics (Level 3, MHP, NHP)
These clinics will continue to be online and are controlled by Hockey Alberta.
  • Only officials on the approved provincial list will receive access.
  • Hockey Alberta will send out links directly to eligible officials.
  • If you are not on the approved list, you will not be permitted to attend.