General Information

CERTIFICATION LEVEL II CLINIC– 7 HRS.

The Level II Clinic is phase 2 of the Umpire Certification Program.

Eligibility: Must have taken a Level 1 Clinic a minimum of one (1) year prior to taking the Level II clinic, and must be at least 15 years old.

Umpires wishing to advance and to start officiating at the provincial championships are required to attend this Clinic. Level II Clinic topics include: rules and techniques, umpire guidelines, two-man and three-man systems. This clinic is offered for Fast Pitch or Slo-Pitch umpires.  Clinic participants will receive a Softball Canada Level 2 Manual.

* Note: Certification Level 2 Clinics are offered as either Fast Pitch or Slo-Pitch clinics. If you are looking to level up for both Fast Pitch and Slo-Pitch, a clinic is required from each program. 

Clinic Policies

Level II

Pre-requisites

  • Certified Level I umpire for a minimum one (1) year and be 15 years of age.

Level II Training Requirements

  • Attend a Provincial/Territorial Level II Clinic (FP or SP). Obtain 70% or more on the Level II Certification exam.
  • Evaluation Requirement
  • Receive one successful local, regional or provincial/territorial Level II evaluation.

On-Field Application

  • Officiate sanctioned local, provincial/territorial minor level and local adult softball.

Maintenance

  • Attend a regional or provincial/territorial clinic once every two years.
  • Write the Softball Canada exam and obtain 70% or more.