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Referees


Thank you for inquiring about becoming a Registered Referee with BC Soccer.  Whether you are an experienced referee new to British Columbia or if you are new to the discipline of refereeing, BC Soccer has a clinic and a pathway for you.  The minimum age to become a referee is 12 years old by March 31st of the current year (Small Sided) or 14 years old by March 31st of the current year(Entry Level). 

For those who are 12 years of age or older by March 31st of the current year and are interested in officiating Small Sided soccer, the first step is to enroll and complete a Small Sided Referee Clinic.

For those who are 14 years of age or older by March 31st of the current year and are interested in officiating full field soccer, is to enroll and complete an Entry Level Referee Clinic.


Benefits of Refereeing

  • Refereeing soccer gives you, the player, a better understanding of your own conduct on the field! With this knowledge, you can even help your teammates or opponents conduct themselves in a more sportsmanlike manner
     
  • Refereeing keeps you active and involved - refs must be able to keep up with the play, thus, in order to referee, you need to be in good health and shape
     
  • Refereeing is financial rewarding - PRYSA pays our refs for every game they ref, as long as signed ref cards are handed in; cheques are issued monthly
     

Payment Per Game

Division Center Official Rate Assistant Official Rate Total Official Rate Half Length
U-8 $15 N/A $15 25 Mins
U-10 $20 N/A $20 25 Mins
U-12 $30 N/A $30 30 Mins
U-14 (Small Sided Format) $45 N/A $45 35 Mins
U-14 (Full Field) $45 $20 $85 35 Mins
U-16+ (Small Sided Format) $50 N/A $50 40 Mins
U-16+ (Full Field) $50 $25 $100 40 Mins

Register For A Clinic

BC Soccer's Referee Program exists to support and foster the development and education of referees from the grassroots to elite level of refereeing throughout British Columbia. The goal of BC Soccer is to provide registered referees across British Columbia with the tools necessary to help them develop their referee abilities. 


BC Soccer Safe Sport Position Statement

BC Soccer believes that everyone involved in soccer has the right to participate in safe and inclusive environments free of abuse, harassment, discrimination, and to enjoy the sport at whatever level or capacity they participate in.
 
BC Soccer has reformatted the delivery of the Small Sided and Entry Level referee clinics to be in a more virtual based format. The updated clinic delivery plan will consist of four steps as outlined below.


Contact Us

Mike Burgess

Head Referee