Clinics

Entry Level Referee Course The Entry Level Referee Course is for those who are 14 years of age (by March 31st of the current year) or older and would like to become an accredited referee. canada-soccer.myshopify.com

BC Soccer will be introducing the NEW Entry-Level Referee Clinic (14years & up) in January 2025.  To received information about future course offerings, please fill out this form.

Details:

Once courses are published by BC Soccer and open for registration, please register early to reserve your spot. Priority registration will be given to Burnaby FC referees and members on a first-come, first-served basis, then remaining spots will be offered to others who are offered a registration code.

When you are ready to register for an available course on Ref Centre, or to be placed on a waiting list, please complete the following BFC form to request a registration code for an upcoming referee clinic (HERE):

• Small sided referees (who meet the age requirement) should be looking to take the EL course to upgrade their certification and enhance their learning and understanding of the Laws of the Game. Upgrading will allow younger referees to officiate higher levels of soccer, than those who choose to remain at the small sided level only. Referees who are keen to try new challenges as a referee or an assistant referee (AR), should plan to register.
• Full field referees are able and encouraged to referee small sided soccer as well, so those over 14 years of age can register for the EL instead of having to take both courses if they prefer.

Please note that all info and registration is handled by BC Soccer.

• Applicants must be at least 12 years of age to referee small sided games and at least 14 years of age to receive their Entry Level badge to referee full sided soccer.
• Registrants may take the course early but will not be permitted to referee until they reach the minimum age.
• Clubs can’t change age restrictions or help with registration issues except to refer you to the correct people at BC Soccer.

BC Soccer Referee Course FAQs *New for 2024

BC Soccer Referee Course Registration & Overview *New for 2024

If you have general questions that are not answered by checking the links above, please contact the Burnaby FC Referee Coordinator, Angela Pellerin.

Small Sided Referee Clinics

The Small Sided Referee Clinic teaches the basics of refereeing and is offered to individuals who are no less than 12 years of age. Once an individual is successful in passing this clinic, they are classified as a Small Sided Referee and they may officiate in matches from U6-U13 in the 3 v 3 to 9 v 9 formats.

The updated delivery method (2024) of the Small Sided Referee Clinic will focus on the latest Small Sided Rules. Teaching materials and delivery of the clinic has been revised to consist of:

1. Online Theory Component: online exam
2. Classroom Theory Components: (two) 2 hour classroom sessions
3. On-field Practical Component: (one) 3 hour on-field session

• • Pre-requisite: Minimum 12 years old (prior to refereeing first game)
  • Clinic Length: 8 hours
  • Clinic Time: will depend on the request
  • Clinic Fee: TBA
  • Clinic information for participants: (HERE).
  • Schedule of Clinics and Registration: (HERE).
  • Registration Cut-Off: Five (5) days prior to the clinic date

Entry-Level Referee Clinics

The Entry-Level Referee Clinic is the entry point into full field (11 v 11) soccer. The goal of this clinic is to ensure graduates can act as referees or assistant referees in grassroots soccer matches. Once an individual is successful in passing this clinic they will be classified as a Youth Referee (if they are 14 or 15 years old) or a District Referee (if they are 16 years old or older).

The updated delivery method of the Entry Level Referee Clinic (2024) will focus on the latest BC Soccer  teaching materials, and delivery of the clinic has been revised to consist of:

1. Online Theory Component: 17 self-guided law-based modules with questions via RefCentre and (one) 1 hour online exam followed by;
2. Classroom Theory Components: (one) 2.5 hour classroom session
3. On-field Practical Component: (one) 3.5-hour on-field session

• • Pre-requisite: Minimum 14 years old (prior to refereeing first game)
  • Post-requisite: Adults (19 years +) must obtain (at their own expense) and submit a current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Persons Check to BC Soccer prior to refereeing any sanctioned games in BC
  • Clinic Length: 17 hours
  • Clinic Time: will depend on the request
  • Clinic Fee: TBA
  • Clinic information for participants: (HERE).
  • Schedule of Clinics and Registration: (HERE).
  • Registration Cut-Off: Five (5) days prior to the clinic date