General Information

CERTIFICATION LEVEL III CLINIC – 12 HRS.

For Umpires who have completed the Level I and II Certification Clinics, the Certification Level III Clinic is the next step.  This clinic may be taken as either a Slo-Pitch or as a Fast Pitch Clinic.

Eligibility: You must be a fully certified Level 2 umpire, and must have taken the Level 2 clinic a minimum of two (2) years ago.

Pre-game meetings, protests, confrontations, substitutions, review of the 3-umpire system and the introduction of a 4-Umpire System, are all covered in this clinic. Many situations based on rules, people skills, and working with partners are presented for discussion.  Clinic participants will receive either a Softball Canada Level III Manual.

If you are interested in hosting or attending a Level III Clinic, please contact the Softball Ontario office for more information.

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

Clinic Policies

Level III

Pre-requisites

  • Certified Level II umpire for a minimum of two (2) years.

Level III Training Requirements

  • Attend a Provincial/Territorial Level III Clinic (FP or SP)
  • Obtain 80% or more on the Level III Certification exam.

Evaluation

  • Receive one successful Level III Provincial/Territorial Championship evaluation.

On-Field Application

  • Officiate sanctioned provincial/territorial minor and adult softball events.

Maintenance

  • Attend provincial/territorial or regional clinic annually.
  • Write the Softball Canada exam annually and obtain 80% or more.
  • Active in local and regional officiating programs.