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FAQs
I'd
like to become a soccer referee. What do I need to do?
Thanks
for asking. There are a few steps you will need to take
before you can become a certified referee.
1)
Go to https://screferees.com/clinic-schedule/.
Here you will find a list
of courses with dates, times and locations.
2)
If you find a course in which you are interested, whether it be
for a Grade 9 or a Grade 8 certification, you will first need to
create
a new account, then you will need to sign in and register
for that course.
3)
Following the successful completion of the course, you will be
given a badge and you will be a certified referee.
4)
Next you will need to order some referee equipment. A list
of suppliers can be found here.
At a minimum, you should purchase a gold jersey, a pair of
striped socks, a whistle and a data wallet with yellow/red
cards. Most suppliers offer an economical "starter
kit". You may use your own shorts (providing they are
solid black) and shoes/cleats (providing they are primarily
black). You might also consider purchasing an alternative
color jersey (red is a good choice here).
5)
To facilitate receiving referee assignments, one should become
a member of CASRA. When you do, CASRA will pay the
assigning fees and you will be registered
with the Arbiter
Sports website through which you will receive your
assignments. A how-to guide to Arbiter can be found here.
6)
If you will be officiating in any youth matches and you are 18
years or older, you will need to submit to a background check.
After
certification, are there any yearly requirements?
Yes.
Every year you will need to: a) renew your CASRA
membership, b) take a recertification class and pass a
multiple-choice exam, and c) submit to a new background check
(if you are officiating youth matches and are 18 years or
older).
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