WHAT CLINIC SHOULD I REGISTER FOR?
Level 1 Certification = brand new to umpiring. option to select the L1 & L2 combined clinics, combine in-theory and mechanics or complete separately pending availability.
Level 2 Certification = at least one full season of umpiring. Preferable to be 16 years of age
Level 1/2 Refresher = returning Umpires but is geared toward the newer umpires between certifications 1 and 2
Level 3 Certification = completed 2 seasons as a level 2 Umpire, born in 2007 or earlier (2008 may ask special permission from the Provincial Umpire in Chief), a positive level 2 evaluation at a provincial championship in the past 2 seasons and a recommendation from your District UIC or Provincial UIC
All In-Person clinics available are listed below, please find your corresponding clinic required for this season. If there are no in-person theory clinics you can attend, please scroll further to find the online listed theory clinics offered per month.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=1bbd37e8
All Umpires must register for the season by logging into the RAMP registration system and selecting the required clinic. Should you have any questions about what is required or available, reach out to your District's Umpire in Chief, contact listed here
NEWS FOR THE 2025 SEASON
1. Theory certification training is available online via zoom! In order to be fully certified in the theory portion of Umpire training, all 5 sessions must be completed. Each session is an hour long and after session 1 is completed, sessions 2-5 can be competed in any order. Mechanics sessions must be completed in combination with online theory sessions.
2. Level 3 clinic is being hosted!
Below is a list of all the clinics currently scheduled and available for registration by logging into the RAMP registration system here: https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=1bbd37e8
Level 1 & 2 New Combined Certification (In-Person + Mechanics Clinic)
*please wear shoes and clothing made for running around
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan | March 1 2025 | Nick Allen | Si’em Lelum Gymnasium, 5574 River Road, Duncan |
| Kamloops | March 2 2025 | Kaleb Hutchinson | St. Ann's Academy, 205 Columbia Street, Kamloops |
| Delta | March 2 2025 | Calvin Holman | South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 56th Street, Tsawwassen |
| North Vancouver | March 15 2025 | Sammi Niemi | Loutet Park, 1700 Rufus Ave, North Vancouver |
| Port Alberni | March 22 2025 | Shawn Brant | Echo Fieldhouse and Fields |
| Victoria | March 23 2025 | Nick Allen | Oak Bay Rec Indoor Sports Field, 1975 Bee Street, Victoria |
Level 1 & 2 Refresher Combined Certification (In-person + Mechanics Clinic)
*please wear shoes and clothing made for running around
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan | March 1 2025 | Nick Allen | Si’em Lelum Gymnasium, 5574 River Road, Duncan |
| Kamloops | March 2 2025 | Kaleb Hutchinson | St. Ann's Academy, 205 Columbia Street, Kamloops |
| Central Saanich | March 9 2025 | Nick Allen | Tsawout First National Gymnasium, 7728 Tetayut Rd, Saanichton |
| North Vancouver | March 15 2025 | Sammi Niemi | Loutet Park, 1700 Rufus Ave, North Vancouver |
| Victoria | March 23 2025 | Nick Allen | Oak Bay Rec Indoor Sports Field, 1975 Bee Street, Victoria |
| Langford | March 2 2025 | Nick Allen | Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, 1767 Island Hwy, Victoria |
| Sooke | April 6 2025 | Nick Allen | Edward Milne Community School, 3218 Sooke Rd, Sooke |
Level 1 New & Refresher in Person Theory
*for Umpires only who have attended the D7 Winter Clinic in the gymnasiums
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey *for Umpires only who have attended the D7 Winter Clinic in the gymnasiums | March 8 2025 | Jeff Venzella | Softball City, 2201 148th Street, Surrey |
| Surrey *for Umpires only who have attended the D7 Winter Clinic in the gymnasiums | March 9 2025 | Jeff Venzella | Softball City, 2201 148th Street, Surrey |
Level 1 New & Refresher In-Person Mechanics
*Please wear shoes and clothing made for running around
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon | March 12 2025 | Brad Snyder | Telus Building, 3205 Coldstream Avenue, Vernon |
| Kelowna | April 5 2025 | Lucas Crosby | Boys and Girls Club Rutland, 355 Hartman Road, Kelowna |
| Maple Ridge | March 15 2025 | Josko Dujmovic EMAIL HERE | RMMSA Indoor facility, 23382 River Road, Maple Ridge |
Level 1 New & Refresher Combined Certification (in Person Theory + Mechanic Clinic)
*Please wear shoes and clothing made for running around
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanoose Bay | Feb 23 2025 | Shawn Brant | Arbutus Meadows, 1515 Island Hwy, Nanoose |
Level 2 New & Refresher In-Person Mechanics
*Please wear shoes and clothing made for running around
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelowna | March 29 2025 | Lucas Crosby | Boys and Girls Club Rutland, 355 Hartman Road, Kelowna |
| Maple Ridge | March 16 2025 | Josko Dujmovic | RMMSA Indoor facility, 23382 River Road, Maple Ridge |
Level 1 & 2 In-Person Mechanics
*Please wear shoes and clothing made for running around
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | March 2 2025 | Nick Allen | Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, 1767 Island Hwy, Victoria |
| Vernon | April 6 2025 | Brad Snyder | Graeme Field Ball Park, Vernon |
| Prince George | April 13 2025 | Ken Edwards | Field 2, UNBC Northern Sports Centre, 333 University Way, PG |
| Port Coquitlam | March 8 2025 | Tyler Warren | BC Christian Academy, 1019 Fernwood Avenue, Port Coquitlam |
Level 3 New in Person + Online
| CLINIC LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | DISTRICT UIC REGISTRATION CONTACT | VENUE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Online (Feb 12 + 19) Richmond (Feb 22) | Feb 12 + 19 + 22 2025 | Jason Ranchoux | Steveston-London Secondary, Richmond |
Don’t see an in-person clinic in your area? Please reach out to your local District UIC https://softball.bc.ca/content/key-contacts-for-umpires.
Questions? Contact Jason Ranchoux at provincialuic@softball.bc.ca.
Level 1 Online Theory
| Location | Online |
| Contact Name | Jason Ranchoux |
| Contact Email | |
| February Sessions | Session 1 = Feb 18 5:30-6:30pm Session 2 = Feb 18 6:30-7:30pm Session 3 = Feb 19 5:30-6:30pm Session 4 = Feb 20 5:30-6:30pm Session 5 = Feb 20 6:45-7:45pm |
| March Sessions | Session 1 = Mar 2 8:30-9:30am Session 2 = Mar 2 9:45 - 10:45am Session 3 = Mar 2 11:00am - 12:00pm Session 4 = Mar 2 12:30pm - 1:30pm Session 5 = Mar 2 1:45 - 2:45pm
Session 1 = Mar 8 8:30-9:30am Session 2 = Mar 8 9:45 - 10:45am Session 3 = Mar 8 11:00am - 12:00pm Session 4 = Mar 8 12:30pm - 1:30pm Session 5 = Mar 8 1:45 - 2:45pm |
| April Sessions | Session 1 = April 5 8:30-9:30am Session 2 = April 5 9:45 - 10:45am Session 3 = April 5 11:00am - 12:00pm Session 4 = April 5 12:30pm - 1:30pm Session 5 = April 5 1:45 - 2:45pm
Session 1 = April 7 5:30 - 6:30pm Session 2 = April 7 6:45 - 7:45pm Session 3 = April 8 5:30 - 6:30pm Session 4 = April 8 6:45 - 7:45pm Session 5 = April 9 6:45 - 7:45pm |
Level 1 Online Recorded Theory - review & practice quizzes
*Use these recorded quizzes to practice for your National online exam.
**When selecting which National online exam, choose the "2025 Softball BC Level 1 Exam"
Level 1 - Session 1 - 5 Recordings
Level 2 Online Theory
| Location | Online |
| Contact Name | Jason Ranchoux |
| Contact Email | |
| March Sessions | Session 1 = Mar 1 8:30 - 9:30am Session 2 = Mar 1 9:45 - 10:45am Session 3 = Mar 1 11:00am - 12:00pm Session 4 = Mar 1 12:30pm - 1:30pm Session 5 = Mar 1 1:45 - 2:45pm
Session 1 = Mar 15 8:30 - 9:30am Session 2 = Mar 15 9:45 - 10:45am Session 3 = Mar 15 11:00am - 12:00pm Session 4 = Mar 15 12:30pm - 1:30pm Session 5 = Mar 15 1:45 - 2:45pm
Session 1 = Mar 25 5:30 - 6:30pm Session 2 = Mar 25 6:45- 7:45pm Session 3 = Mar 26 5:30pm - 6:30pm Session 4 = Mar 26 6:45 - 7:45pm Session 5 = Mar 27 6:45 - 7:45pm |
