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November 24, 2025

BC Soccer welcomes Louise Reid as Coordinator, Match Official Development

BC Soccer is pleased to welcome Louise Reid as our new Coordinator, Match Official Development

With extensive experience as a referee up to the semi-professional level, a Referee Instructor who has facilitated over 100 courses, and Head Referee of Bays United Football Club, Louise brings a wealth of knowledge and excitement for the role.

This appointment reflects BC Soccer’s commitment to:

  • Supporting match officials: Building confidence and capability across the referee development pathway.

  • Advancing match officials: Promoting excellence and progress for referees at every level of the game.

  • Elevating strategic objectives: Strengthening programs that build capacity and sustainability in soccer officiating across the province.

Louise’s leadership, sector expertise, and commitment to referee development will have a lasting and positive impact on BC Soccer’s match official's and the broader soccer community. We are thrilled to welcome Louise to the team as we build on our strong foundation, and we look forward to the meaningful contributions she will bring to advancing our game across the province.

BC Soccer Association

Established in 1904, BC Soccer is the largest provincial sports organization (PSO) in BC and the third largest soccer-specific PSO in Canada with over 150,000 participants, consisting of registered players, coaches, referees, administrators and soccer leaders. As a professional not-for-profit society and a member of Canada Soccer, BC Soccer is committed to providing the widest opportunities for existing and potential participants, as well as provide support in the most effective and appropriate way for current players, parents, volunteers, member clubs, leagues, and districts.

Safe Sport 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. The welfare of everyone involved in soccer is the foremost consideration and in particular, the protection of children in the sport is the responsibility of everyone involved.

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