Courses

Curl BC offers two levels of officiating courses to train officials for regional and provincial events. Courses can be requested by a host committee based on the officiating requirements presented by the curling association in charge of the event, the availability of trained officials in the community, and the needs of the committee. Each level consists of a six-hour course and a practical component working for six games under a certified level 3 head official at a fully officiated event. (Note – levels 4 and 5 are a part of the national Curling Canada program.)

* Must be 16 years old to take officiating courses.

Changes to Level 1 & Level 2 Officiating Courses for the 2020-21 Season:

Registration of $15.75 (including GST):

• Electronic Course Material
• Timer Training Video Link
• Observer & Hogline Training Video Link
• Level 1 Technical exam access

REGISTER HERE: Virtual Level 1

Print Material is available with the following fees (including GST):

• Rule Book $6.50
• Printed Level 1 Manual $5.75

Upon passing the online exam individuals will be “trained level 1 officials.”

Officials wanting to refresh the course can contact Kim Dennis directly, individuals must have previously completed the relevant course. 

* Refresher attendees must have previously completed the relevant course. This will be cross referenced with Curl BC and Curling Canada records. To become a certified level 1 official individuals will:

• Complete the Level 1 Officiating Course (includes passing the exam)
• Complete the Level 1 Practical Requirements
  • 3 Games as an observer and 3 games as a timer, or
  • 2 games as observer, 2 as a timer, and 2 as a hogline official
  • Practical forms will be signed and verfied by the Chief Umpire of the event and the Provincial Officiating Coordinator
• Complete the Level 1 Certification Form
  • Certification fees are $20.00

Practice Forms can be submitted through the electronic links below, or paper forms mailed to the Curl BC office: