BC SOCCER
REFEREE DEVELOPMENT
Becoming A Referee:
Whether you are an experienced referee new to British Columbia or if you are new to officiating, BC Soccer has a clinic and pathway for you. The minimum age to become a Referee is 12 years old in the current year, as a Small Sided Referee, or 14 years old in the current year as an Entry Level Referee.
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For those who are 12 years of age or older in the current year and are interested in officiating Small Sided soccer, the first step is to enroll and complete a Small Sided Referee Clinic.
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For those who are 14 years of age or older in the current year and are interested in officiating full-field soccer, enroll and complete an Entry Level Referee Clinic.
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All BC Soccer Clinics offered by Coastal FC can be found on this webpage HERE.
All Coastal FC Referee Must Follow These Standards:
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Be committed to completing your assigned game from the referee's schedule.
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Arrive at the field 30 minutes before the game starts.
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Wear the correct uniform: a yellow, red, or black jersey, black shorts, black socks, and black shoes. Do not wear any team clothing or home team colours.
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Show professionalism on and off the field.
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Give your best effort in every match you referee.
BC Soccer Referee Clinics & Programs
BC Soccer provides Referee clinics through a hybrid delivery model that enables students to engage with the material through self-guided learning and in-person practical training to reinforce learning objectives highlighted in each clinic. Below, you’ll find detailed information on each clinic and how to register for each. View Coastal FC Referee Clinic offers HERE.