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The British Columbia Soccer Association holds a variety of Referee Clinics across British Columbia on a regular basis.
NEW CSA / BCSoccer Referee Development Program Information
The British Columbia Soccer Association, as a member of the Canadian Soccer Association, is pleased to annouce the NEW Nation-wide Referee Development Program. This program has been gradually introduced into all levels of refereeing across British Columbia /Canada and is now fully intergraded as of April 1, 2008.
Integration of the "OLD" classifications to the "NEW" classifications
Small Sided Referee = former Class 5 Referee
Youth and District Referee = former Class 4 and Class 3 Referee
Regional Referee = former Class 2 Referee
Provincial Referee = former Class 1 Referee
Entry Level Referee Clinics (Administer by BC Soccer)
(This is the clinic you want to take if you are looking to become a registered referee in British Columbia)
The Entry Level Referee Clinic is the entry point into the Provincial Referee Program. 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 goal of this three day clinic is, through experienced referee instructors and video, provide the knowledge of refereeing in all aspect of the game. The topics covered include, but are not limited to the Laws of the Game, Positioning, Signals, Administration of the game, and Preparation & Match Reporting.
Pre-requisite: Minimum 14 Years old
Course Length: 17 hours
Course Fee: $100.00
Clinic Time: Friday 6pm - 10pm - Saturday 9am - 4pm - Sunday 9am - 2pm
Please click on the below button to view the list and register for scheduled Entry Level Referee Clinics.
Referee Refresher Clinics (Administered by BC Soccer)
The Canadian Soccer Association and the British Columbia Soccer Association requires all referees to attend a Referee Refresher Clinic annually and register with the BC Soccer office in order to maintain their active status.
Referee Refresher Clinics are designed to update all Registered Referees in British Columbia with any Laws of the Game changes and interpretations. The clinic content of the refresher is developed by the Referee Education Program and launched in August of each year.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please wear suitable clothing to participate in on-field activity and there will be a Fitness test at all Refresher Clinics
Pre-requisite: Must currently be a BC Soccer Registered Official
Course Length: 3 hours.
Course Fee: FREE (once you have attended a Refresher Clinic you MUST re-register as a BC Soccer Referee, which is to be done on an annual basis.)
With the BC Soccer on-line registration / database system all referees are required to register for their free Refresher clinic; please click on the below button to view the list and register for scheduled Referee Refresher Clinics.
Annual Referee Registration
(once you have attended a Referee Refresher Clinic you MUST re-register as a BC Soccer Referee, which is to be done on an annual basis.
Annual Referee Registration Fees are as follows:
Youth Referee - $50
District Referee - $50
Provincial Referee - $50
National Referee - $50
FIFA Referee - $50
With the BC Soccer on-line registration / database system all referees are able to perform their Annual Registration on-line; once you have attended the Refresher please click on the below button to complete your Annual Register.
Please CLICK HERE to view the BC Soccer Referee Rules and Regulations outling specific guidlines to advancement and promotion between refereeing classifications.
Small Sided Games Referee Clinics (Administered by the individual District or Club)
The Small Sided Games Referee Clinic (formerly known as Class 5) is 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 Games Referee and may officiate in any under 12 and below match.
Pre-requisite: Minimum 12 Years old
Course Length: 8 hours (normally)
Course Fee: set by the host District / Club
Clinic Time: Various / depending on District / Club
All Small Sided Games Clinics are delivered through the District and / or Club and supported by the Club Head Referee Model. Please click on the "Club Head Referee Directory" link in the left hand menu to show a list of the Head Referee and their contact information.
If you are looking for a Small Sided Games Referee Clinic please contact your local Club and / or District.
If you are a District or Club representative and are setting up a Small Sided Clinic here is the process:
- Contact a trained Small Sided Referee Instructor for availability - CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIST
- Book appropriate facilities as per the appointed instructors recommendations.
- Once you know the number of indidivuals who are attending, contact Lindsay Ross at lindsayross@bcsoccer.net and order the appropriate number of badges ($10 each as of April 1, 2008), Small-Sided Rules (Free), and Exams (free).
- The materials will be sent out to your mailing address with the invoice to follow.
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Please click on the image to the right to download the Small Sided Rules
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For more information on the BC Soccer Grassroots Program please visit our Grassroots section of our site - CLICK HERE |
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