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.

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.

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

Step-by-Step Guide: How to register as an umpire for the season and choose

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)

Register for the Level 1 Course on RAMP under Camps and Clinics. *Note: You must be a registered Umpire in 2026 to be able to register for this course.

Once you have successfully registered for the Level 1 course, a link to the course will be sent to you in your confirmation email.

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 you and to Softball Canada. After the last lesson, an email with a completion certificate will be emailed to you to show to your Mechanics Clinic instructors, proving 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

Maple Ridge

Mechanics refresher for returning level 1 umpires

March 14, 2026

9:00am - 1:00pm

District 14 - Josko Dujmovic

Umpire Certification Clinics

Which Clinic Should I Register For?

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND SELECT YOUR CLINIC!

Part 1: Level 1 Certification Clinic (Theory Clinic)

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

Part 1: Level 2 Certiciation Clinic (Theory ONLY)

Part 2: Level 2 Certiciation Clinic (Mechanics ONLY)