Welcome to Softball Canada Online Education
The Officials Development Committee for Softball Canada is please to announce its first National Education Online course for the 2026 season! With the beginning of Online Theory Lessons, there will now be 2 parts to Level 1 Certification.
The 2 parts to Level 1 Umpire Certification now involve the following:
Step 1 – Complete the 9 Lessons of Level 1 Certification
- Prior to attending a Face-to-Face Provincial Clinic, each registered Level 1 umpire is required to complete all 9 lessons of the theory training. The lessons are all separate so they can be completed in multiple sittings, and each one includes an assessment at the end which must be completed to receive credit for completing the lesson.
Step 2 – Register for a Level 1 Face to Face Provincial Clinic.
- Register to attend your Provincial Level 1 Clinic. Here you will be able to complete your Level 1 training as well as pay your certification fees. See your Provincial Umpire information for a Level 1 Provincial Clinic near you!
To Get Started, Click on Lesson 1
Once a lesson has been completed and the assessment at the end of the lesson has been completed successfully, an email will be sent to the umpire as well as your Provincial/Territorial Umpire Committee and Softball Canada.
After completing the final lesson, please take a screenshot of the completion screen as proof that all modules have been finished.
We are currently working on a completion certificate. Once available, you will receive it by email after the completion of the last lesson. Please present this certificate at the Provincial/Territorial Clinic to confirm that all lessons have been completed.
Level 1 Lessons
Lesson 1- Role of the Umpire, Qualities of an Umpire and the Rule Book
Lesson 2- Rules Part 1
Lesson 3- Rules Part 2
Lesson 4- Rules Part 3
Lesson 5- Plate and Base Mechanics
Lesson 6- Pitching Rules
Lesson 7- 1 and 2 Umpire Systems
Lesson 8- Pre-Game Duties, Etiquette, Handling Confrontations, Uniform and Equipment
Lesson 9- Managing Abusive Situations
Level 2A Lessons – English - Coming in 2027!
Level 2B Lessons – English - Coming in 2027!
