Officials Development
Training for time-clock operators and umpires
Officials Development Pathway
The Ontario Curling Council (OCC), CurlON and the Northern Ontario Curling Association (NOCA) value the contribution of curling’s officials from club events to international events hosted within the province. While curling is known as the “gentlemen’s sport,” and requires very few officials, the role officials play is vital in the operation of the 50+ provincial competitions and their qualification events that occur each season.
Curling Canada Framework for Officials
The previous “level” system for officials has been replaced with new descriptions of officials’ responsibilities. These are:
- Time Clock Operator / Observer Official (previously Level 1)
- Curling Canada Member Association Game Umpire (previously Level 2)
- Level 3 Umpire – Curling Canada Member Association Chief Umpire
- Level 4 Umpire – National Game Umpire, Deputy Chief Umpire & Chief Umpire
- Level 5 Umpire – National Chief Umpire
For a detailed training pathway description, check out the Official’s Development Model on the Curling Canada website.
Officiating is a great way to get involved in the sport, so if you love competition, and want to volunteer some time, check out an officiating workshop hosted by either CurlON or the NOCA.
Practical experience is a requirement for certification. Please email practical experience form submissions to Erin Jarvis at erin@ontcurl.com.
Workshops
The Ontario Curling Council conducts officials training as per the needs of its member associations, Curling Ontario and the Northern Ontario Curling Association. These workshops are part of Curling Canada’s Officials Training program.
Time clock operator/observer training
Curling Canada now offers time clock operator and observer training as self-study courses that are available online. There are separate self-study manuals for each, along with various videos that demonstrate the operation of time clocks in various game situations.
Game Umpire workshops (formerly Level 2)
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 29-30, 2024 | Port Arthur Curling Centre, Thunder Bay | To register, click on the Add to Cart button | November 25, 2024 |
