Purpose
- To prepare competent officials to referee Major Junior, Junior A, Senior, CIAU, and Inter- Branch Playoffs
Registration/Certification
- Must be fully certified at Level IV and referee one year at that level
- Attendance at Level V will be by Branch invitation only. Must attend and participate in all sessions of the Level V clinic
- Must obtain a minimum of 90% on a written national examination
- Must pass a practical on-ice evaluation, performed by a qualified Branch Hockey Canada Officiating Program supervisor
- Must undergo fitness and skating tests
- Must be capable of officiating in one of the categories as listed under purpose
Delivery
- Minimum of fourteen (14) hours of instruction. Usually is presented over an entire weekend
Note
- All officials reaching Level V are required to pass an annual written national examination and fitness test to qualify for Inter-Branch assignments
- Upon successful completion of Level V (clinic, examination, on-ice evaluation), the official should receive a Level V sticker and certification card
- There are over 200 Level V officials registered
