TIME CLOCK OPERATOR/OBSERVER OFFICIAL (PREVIOUSLY LEVEL 1)
Role: Time Clock Operators, Game Observers
Prerequisites to obtain certification:
- Complete registration and submit to Curling Quebec
- Complete the self-taught Time Clock Operator Course
- Complete the self-taught Observer Course
- Complete the practical requirement of a minimum of six games of officiating experience under the supervision of a Level 3, 4 or 5 Chief Umpire at a Curling Quebec provincial event or at a Curling Canada Canadian championship and receive a positive evaluation. Submit the completed Time Clock Operator/Observer practical form to Curling Quebec.
CURLING CANADA MEMBER ASSOCIATION GAME UMPIRE (PREVIOUSLY LEVEL 2)
Role: Game Umpire at the Provincial level
Prerequisites to obtain certification:
- Game Time Clock Operator/Observer Certification
- Attend a Game Umpire Training Course (contact Émile Asselin for dates and location of upcoming courses)
- Complete and pass the Game Umpire exam (open book); 70% required
- Complete the practical requirement of a minimum of six games total of game umpire experience at two Curling Quebec championships under the supervision of Level 3, 4 or 5 Chief Umpires and receive positive evaluations
LEVEL 3 UMPIRE – CURLING CANADA MEMBER ASSOCIATION CHIEF UMPIRE
Role: Head Umpire at the Provincial level
Prerequisites to obtain certification:
- Game Umpire Certification
- Serve as Deputy Chief Umpire at a minimum of one Curling Quebec Championship
- Serve as Chief Umpire at a minimum of one Curling Quebec Championship
- Receive positive evaluations from the Curling Quebec Championship Committee Chair or Association and a recommendation from a recognized Curling Quebec Chief Umpire
LEVEL 4 UMPIRE – NATIONAL GAME UMPIRE, DEPUTY CHIEF UMPIRE & CHIEF UMPIRE
Role: National Game Umpire / Deputy Chief Umpire / National Chief Umpire
Prerequisites to obtain certification:
- Recommended to Curling Canada by Curling Quebec
- Serve as Game Umpire at minimum of two Curling Canada arena-based championships and receive positive evaluations from the Chief Umpires
LEVEL 5 UMPIRE – NATIONAL CHIEF UMPIRE
Role: National Chief Umpire
Prerequisites to obtain certification:
- Serve as Chief Umpire at a minimum of two Curling Canada arena-based championships and receive positive evaluations from the Director, Championship Services.