Officials

Officials are very important for the successful staging of competitive and championship events.

Each year, Curl BC organizes Level 1 and Level 2 officiating courses at the sites of some regional and most provincial championships. Officiating courses are usually offered anywhere from two months to just prior to the championship.

For requests to host an officiating course click here.

Primary contact for courses is: Kimberly Dennis.

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.

Officiating Course and Certification Information

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.

Both the Level 1 and Level 2 Officiating Courses fees include rule book, officiating manual, Curling Canada Certification, and taxes.

Level 1 Officiating Course: $45.00 Curl BC Member, $55.00 Non-Member
Level 2 Officiating Course: $45.00 Curl BC Member, $55.00 Non-Member

Curl BC is also offering pro-rated fees for those officials that would like to attend a level 1 or level 2 workshop again.

Level 1 Officiating Course Refresher: $15.00 Curl BC Member, $20.00 non-member
Level 2 Officiating Course Refresher: $15.00 Curl BC Member, $20.00 non-member

* Refresher attendees must have previously completed the relevant course. This will be cross referenced with Curl BC and Curling Canada records.

In order to become a certified official individuals must have attended the Level 1 and/or Level 2 course and fulfilled the practical experience requirements. Upon completion of the practical requirements officials can submit their information to Curl BC via mail, fax, email, or through the online links below:

Officiating courses for the 2019-20 season

Level 1 Officiating Course
Where: Cowichan Rocks Club
When: Saturday February 1, 2020
Course Conductor: Phil McKenzie
Register Here: Level 1 Cowichan Rocks

Level 2 Officiating Course
Where: Cowichan Rocks Club
When: Saturday February 2, 2020
Course Conductor: Phil McKenzie
Register Here: Level 2 Cowichan Rocks

Level 1 Officiating Course
Where: Vernon Curling Club
When: Saturday February 8, 2020
Course Conductor: Herb Wong
Register Here: Level 1 Vernon

Level 2 Officiating Course
Where: Vernon Curling Club
When: Sunday February 9, 2020
Course Conductor: Herb Wong
Register Here: Level 2 Vernon

Level 1 Officiating Course
Where: Kelowna Curling Club
When: Saturday March 28th, 2020
Course Conductor: Herb Wong
Register Here: Level 1 Kelowna

Officials interested in proceeding past Level 2 can obtain the criteria and procedures from the Curl BC Officiating Coordinator.

BC Winter Games 2020 Mentorship Opportunity

Any trained Level 2 Official can apply to represent their zone at the upcoming BC Winter Games in Fort St. John. The goal of this mentorship opportunity is to provide Level 2 officials from across BC with the opportunity to be part of a multi-sport provincial level event working with athletes 11-15 years old.

Transportation, accomodation, and meals, as arranged by the BC Games Host Society will be provided for officials. Officials Selected will be regestered as major officials by the provincial advisor. If any official prefers to stay at alternate accomodations they will be responsible for covering any applicable fees.

Curl BC will Select 1 applicant from each of the 8 BC Games zones.