Are you interested in officiating at curling events? It’s a great way to be involved in the game and can lead to rewarding experiences! These are volunteer positions and training courses are offered throughout the province.

Click here to view the NS Curling Umpiring Structure for 2026-27.

Curling Canada Officiating Structure

  • This is now an ONLINE COURSE with NO REGISTRATION FEE.
  • Click HERE to create a Curling Canada e-learning account. Complete the Verified Time Clock Operator course. 
  • Click HERE for the Observer Training Manual
  • Requirements: Submit the Time Clock Operator/Game Observer registration form (found at the end of Time Clock Operator/Game Observer Training Manual) to Les Reid ([email protected])
  • Practical Requirements: Must serve as Time Clock Operator or Observer at a Provincial or National championship for a minimum of 6 games under the direction of a certified Chief Umpire Level 3 or higher. (Practical component form can be found below)

  • Requirements:  Certified Time Clock Operator/Observer
  • Attend a Game Umpire technical course, pass an open book officiating exam (70% required).
    • Courses are offered throughout the province with a Level 3 or higher instructor. For information on courses, please contact Jill Brothers, [email protected]
  • Practical Requirements: Must serve as a Game Umpire and/or Chief Timer at a Provincial Championship for a minimum of 6 games under the direction of a certified Chief Umpire Level 3 or higher. (Practical component form can be found below)
  • Course fee will be posted when they are available and includes a rule book and ice access

All Umpires Level 2 (Game Umpire) and higher must complete screening including;

  • Criminal Record Check (expires every three years)
  • Safe Sport (expires every three years)
  • Making Headway in Sport
Practical Component Form:
  • Upon registration, you will receive a Practical Component Form. Complete this form and have it signed by the chief umpire at the event you worked. Once you receive a positive evaluation, submit the form to the NSCA Technical Director, [email protected].

  • Requirements: Certified level 2 Game Umpire
  • Receive their certification by successfully acting as a Deputy Chief Umpire and later as a Chief Umpire at a minimum of two provincial event(s) and receiving a positive evaluation of their performance by a Certified Level 3 Umpire. The recommendation for the Level 3 certification comes from a recommendation by The Coordinator of Officials for the NSCA and is then submitted to Curling Canada’s Chief Umpire.

For more information on officiating in Canada, please visit: https://www.curling.ca/get-involved/officials-umpires/umpire-training/

Please check here for a list of dates and locations of Game Umpire Courses in Nova Scotia. If you are interested in becoming involved as an umpire, timer or volunteer at a NSCA sanctioned event, please email Jill Brothers, [email protected].