To officiate ball hockey games within the Ontario Ball Hockey Association, you must become a certified official. 

Please follow the information below to register for a certification clinic.

To obtain certification, you must be at minimum two years older then the division officiating and be able to attend an Ontario Ball Hockey Association clinic. Every year, this must be repeated.

The OBHA clinics are designed to optimize the instructional experience in an informative and enjoyable manner, taking into consideration an official's experience and current OBHA level. 

 Hello All OBHA Referees,

We are back for the 2024 OBHA season and a few things have changed, below is the process for certification for the upcoming season.

Beginning this year, we will be hosting all referee certification clinics virtually via Zoom, details on registration and clinic format can be found below.

1) Below is a link for online registration for all returning and new Referees The online registration process must be completed by all officials:

https://www.weareballhockey.com/officials-registration.html

2) Once you have completed the on-line registration process please send an e-transfer in the amount of your registration plus funds for any uniform orders to:

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Please use the security answer: ballhockey

Once you have completed both the online registration and sent the e-transfer you will be completely registered for the clinic of your choice.

3) Beginning March 4th all referees who are completely registered for the virtual clinics will be mailed a hard copy of the 2024 Rulebook/Casebook & 2024 Officials Manual. These two books will be sent by Canada Post directly to each registered referee’s address provided in the online registration form.

4) All other clinic material and links will be emailed to each registered official by March 8th for their review and completion.

Returning Certification Clinic which is 2 ½ hours in length.

You are required to complete their exam in advance of their virtual clinic (You must be a minimum of 18 years of age with three (3) or more years of ball hockey or ice hockey experience or with a minimal Level 3 Hockey Canada Referee Certification). Clinic dates and times are listed at the end of this document.

New Certification Clinic which 5 to 6 hours in length.

All new officials (with two years of less ball hockey or ice hockey experience or without a Level 3 Hockey Canada Referee Certification or are under the 18 years of age) you will write your exam during your virtual certification clinic. Clinic dates and times are listed at the end of this document.

5) There will be NO LATE FEE and referees can register at any time until April 30th. For those who register after March 3rd, materials and accompanying email information will be sent out on a weekly basis. Please remember that it will take up to five (5) business days for your 2024 Rulebook/Casebook and Officials Manual to arrive by Canada Post. Please register at least two weeks in advance of the clinic of your choice.

6) OBHA will update all leagues of the certified officials on a weekly basis beginning the first week of April.

If you are aware of any NEW officials, please advise them to contact the office directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Should you have any questions please use email to reach out to us directly.

For those wishing to follow the OBHA on social media:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ontarioballhockey/?ref=bookmarks

Twitter - OntarioBallHock

Instagram - ontarioballhockey

Ontario Ball Hockey Association
56 Pennsylvania Avenue, Unit 5
Concord, Ontario, L4K 3V9

Phone: 905-738-3320

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Please note: The OBHA only trains and certifies Referees. The OBHA is not responsible for assigning referees throughout the season. It is the individual referee’s responsibility to contact the local league or referee-in-chief to arrange game assignments.

Returning Certification Clinic Dates

All clinics begin at 6:30 pm and are 2½ hours in length.

Tuesday March 26
Wednesday March 27
Tuesday April 2
Thursday April 4
Monday April 8
Wednesday April 10
Tuesday April 23

Additional Virtual Clinic Dates will be added as required.

New Certification Clinic Dates

All clinics begin at 9:00 am and are 5-6 hours in length.

Saturday March 23
Sunday March 24
Saturday April 6
Sunday April 7
Saturday April 13
Sunday April 14
Saturday April 27

Additional Virtual Clinic Dates will be added as required.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

Cancellation/withdrawals 7 days or more prior to the scheduled clinic will be charged an administration fee of $20.00.

Cancellation/withdrawals less then 7 days prior to the clinic will not be refunded. Participants may reschedule for a future clinic at no charge provided that clinic is taken within 60 days from the date of the original clinic.