Officiating Courses

Curl Manitoba offers Officiating Certification programs on a regular basis. These courses are not only to develop officials but also to help curlers become more knowledgeable about the officiating system and the rules of the game.

For more information on becoming a curling official please contact Elaine Owen at 926-8408 or by email at eowen@curlmanitoba.org

Presently there are five levels of officiating.

Level One Game Observer
Time Keeper
Hogline Officiating
5-hour training course
Complete a minimum of 6 games of experience under a Level Three Official
 
Level Two Provincial/Territorial Supervising Official

Hold Level One Certification
Complete a minimum of 6 games as a supervising official

Level Three Provincial/Territorial Head Official
Hold Level Two Certification
Serve as an alternate Head Official at a Provincial/Territorial Championship
Receive a recommendation and positive evaluations from your Provincial Organization
 
Level Four National Supervising Official (national championship)
 
Level Five National Head Official (national championship)