Apply to be a referee by completing this form
The job is typically 2 nights a week and some weekends, but we can work around your availability (number of games available and length of season may vary due to Covid-19 restrictions). The games are mostly in Pointe-Claire. You will be required to pay a $100 deposit which is given back to you over 2 years if you referee a minimum number of games for Pointe-Claire. You will need to take an Entry-level Referee Course to become a referee, see details below.
2021 Information session via MS Teams
- Sunday March 21st at 7pm
- Be sure to apply here to get access to the virtual meeting
Have any questions? Please contact our Director of Refereeing
Entry-level Referee Course Details
The Benefits
Refereeing is an excellent way to view the game from a different perspective. Our referees participate for many reasons ranging from maintaining fitness, staying involved in the game after a playing career, the challenge of climbing the ladder and of course the regular payments that increase based on activity and capability.
The referee community is also a welcoming group of soccer lovers from all backgrounds. Many of our referees remain active due to their friendships with their colleagues.
If you’re looking for community, exercise, a challenge, or merit-based promotions, refereeing is the right choice for you!
Referee Qualities
-Self-confidence
-Maturity
-Reliability
-Autonomy
-Ability to work in a team
-Ability to manage pressure
Requirements
-Minimum age: 14 years old
-Regular access to email/phone and self-sufficient in communicating with colleagues
-Able to manage assignments and respect commitments. This includes entering availabilities into an online software application each month
-Available to take an entry-level course
-Experience as a player, coach, or spectator is an asset
-Physical fitness is an asset
Online session (theory)
Participant: steps to follow
1. Communicate with local Club Referee Director (complete this form).
2. Affiliate as a referee with the club
3. Register for the district referee course
4. Complete the online session and pass the exam within one month
5. Participate in an on-field session* (fees charged at registration will include the cost of the on-field session)
*Due to COVID-19, the theory session will be conducted online. After completing the online session, the candidate must attend an on-field session which will be held in accordance with government guidelines once approved.
On-field session (practical)
Participant: steps to follow
1. Once the online session is complete (including the exam), wait for communication from the Regional Referee Director. Information regarding the on-field session will be sent (date, time, location, activities).
2. Participate in on-field session
For 2021
- Wave 1
- Theory: March 1st to March 30th
- Practical: April 1st to April 30th
- Wave 2
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- Theory: April 1st to April 30th
- Practical: May 1st to May 30th
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