Pickleball Canada’s Officiating Program supports the growth of fair, consistent, and high-quality officiating nationwide. Through structured training and accreditation at three levels — Level 1, Level 2, and Certified Referee — officials gain the knowledge and experience needed to ensure integrity and professionalism on court. Whether you’re new to officiating or advancing your skills, our program offers a pathway to get involved and support the continued development of pickleball in Canada.
BECOME A REFEREE
CLICK HERE to submit your interest in becoming a Pickleball Canada Official/Referee
Reference Material
- 2025 USA Pickleball Rulebook – Global Pickleball Federation Edition (Rev Feb 18, 2025)
- 2025 Casebook (Rev Feb 18, 2025)
- 2025 Referee Handbook (Rev Feb 18, 2025)
- 2025 Rule Change Document (Rev Feb 18, 2025)
- Dual Referee Option
- Disciplinary Chart
- Scoresheets
Credentialed Referee Program
- Officiating Program – Overview (Rev 17 Oct 24)
- Officiating Program – Authority
- Referee Dress Code (Rev 2 Oct, 2025)
- PC Code of Conduct
- Tiered Referee Rating (TRR) Form (Rev July 3, 2025)
- Tiered Referee Rating (TRR) Form Guidelines – Canada (New 4 Nov 24)
- Visual Acuity Form
- Certified Referee Application
- Certification Renewal Process
- Referee Maintenance Program
- Refereeing Pickleball in the USA Application
- Certification Renewal Application
Training Material
- Instructional PowerPoint (Rev 17 Oct 24)
- Referee Quick Start Video
- Sample Pre-Match Briefings; see Officiating Handbook Appendix D
- Standardized Calls and Announcements (Scripts); see Officiating Handbook Appendix C
- Referee Zoom Training
- Tests
Head Referees & Coordinator Contacts
Support Material
- Lev 1 Progress Chart
- Lev 2 Progress Chart
- Referee Training Record
- Referee Game Record
- Officiating Clothing
Concussion Protocols
