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 = Closed for 2025
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! Closed for 2025.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sooke | April 6 2025 | Nick Allen | Edward Milne Community School, 3218 Sooke Rd, Sooke |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelowna | April 5 2025 | Lucas Crosby | Boys and Girls Club Rutland, 355 Hartman Road, Kelowna |
| Kamloops | April 9 2025 5pm - 8pm | Kaleb Hutchinson | TBA |
| Kamloops | April 13 2025 4pm - 7pm | Kaleb Hutchinson | TBA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops | April 9 2025 5pm - 8pm | Kaleb Hutchinson | TBA |
| Kamloops | April 13 2025 4pm - 7pm | Kaleb Hutchinson | TBA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 | |
| 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 - Complete all of the following:
Step 1: Watch the Level 1 - Session 1 - 5 Recordings
Step 2: Complete the National online exam, choose the "2025 Softball BC Level 1 Exam"
Step 3: Complete an in-person mechanics clinic (or contact your local DUIC if no clinics are available)
Level 2 Online Theory - COMPLETED FOR 2025 SEASON
Questions? Contact Jason Ranchoux at provincialuic@softball.bc.ca.
