The following structure for the training and development of Curling Umpires to officiate at Curling Canada Member (Provincial / Territorial) Association or Curling Canada National Championships has been established.
Requirements
To become a Verified Time Clock Operator, the learner will need to:
- Complete the Verified Time Clock Operator e-learning course on learn.curling.ca: Create a profile to register and access the training through this REGISTRATION LINK:
- Connect with your Member Association to complete Practical Training
- Successfully time six games and submit proof of completion on learn.curling.ca
This program will operate as a pilot for the 2025-2026 season (until April 30, 2026), after which changes will be integrated and translation will occur.
REQUIREMENTS
PREREQUISITE
- Verified Timeclock Operator
ONLINE TRAINING +
- Rules Module
- Game Umpire Training ($50.00 Register Here: https://canada.curling.io/en/products/10004-member-association-game-umpire-online-training) ; (Current Umpires can take Refresher training for $25.00 – Register Here: https://canada.curling.io/en/admin/products/10028-member-association-game-umpire-online-training-ref…)
PRACTICAL +
- In-Person Review
- Act as a GU x minimum of six games ideally over two events
- Act as a Timeclock Supervisor x minimum 2 Games
EVALUATION =
- Game Umpire Evaluation
STATUS
“Certified” Game Umpire
REQUIREMENTS
- Game Umpire Certification
- Serve as Deputy Chief Umpire at a minimum of one Curling Canada Member Association Championship
- Serve as Chief Umpire at a minimum of one Curling Canada Member Association Championship
- Receive positive evaluations from the Curling Canada Member Association Championship Committee Chair or Association and a recommendation from a recognized Curling Canada Member Association Chief Umpire
Requirements
- Level 3 Certification
- Serve as Game Umpire at 2 Season of Champions (SOC) Championships and receive positive evaluations from the Chief Umpires of those Championships.
Requirements
- Level 4 Certification
Level 5 non-SOC: Serve as a Chief Umpire at 3 non-SOC championships or World Curling Championships and receive a positive evaluation
- Level 5 – SOC: Level 5 non-SOC Umpire. Serve as a Chief Umpire at 2 SOC or World Men’s or Ladies championships and receive a positive evaluation.