Officials progress through the Hockey Canada Officiating Program (HCOP), building certification level by level. To view scheduled clinics and to sign up, visit register.hockeycanada.ca/clinics.
Learning Lab Online Clinics open July 2, 2026, including the Intro to Officiating course for new officials.
Officiating clinics run throughout the season both in-person and virtually. Visit Hockey Canada below for current dates and locations near you.
Officials are encouraged to continue building their skills through ongoing clinics, mentorship, and feedback from Zone Coordinators and Supervisors throughout the season.
With the launch of HCR 3.0, eHockey has been retired. To create an account, visit register.hockeycanada.ca/home, click Login, then Sign Up, and complete your details.
Officials who complete their certification pathway may be recognized through Hockey NL’s Official of the Month program and other officiating development opportunities throughout the season.