Referee Courses
South Delta Utd strives to educate all of our referees so that they feel confident in their understanding of the Laws of the Game, and their ability to control a match, which benefits both our coaches and our players. BC Soccer offers reffing courses and our club attempts to set up courses for you each year.
SMALL SIDED REFEREE CLINIC
The Small Sided Referee Clinic 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 Referee and may officiate in any match with players between U-6 and U-12.
Pre-requisite: Minimum 12 Years old
Clinic Length: 6 hours
Clinic Time: will depend on the request
Clinic Fee: $40.00 (plus $4.25 user fee / system processing fee).
Schedule of Clinics and Registration CLICK HERE
ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE CLINIC
The Entry Level Referee Clinic is the entry point into 11 a-side soccer. 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 to ensure that individuals who pass are capable to be either a Referee or an Assistant Referee in 11 a-side soccer. This is done with experienced referee instructors who use video educational material and practical on field sessions. The topics covered include, but are not limited to the Laws of the Game, Positioning, Signals, Administration of the game, and Pre-Match Preparation & Match Reporting. Successful individuals have their first year’s registration free.
Pre-requisite: Minimum 14 Years old by or on the day of the clinic
Clinic Length: 17 hours
Clinic Time: Friday 6pm – 10pm – Saturday 9am – 5pm – Sunday 9am – 2pm
Clinic Fee: $125.00 (plus a $4.25 user fee / system processing fee)
Schedule of Clinics and Registration: CLICK HERE
REFEREE REFRESHER COURSES
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
Clinic Length: 3 hours.
Clinic Fee: FREE
(once you have attended a Refresher Clinic you must re-register as a BC Soccer Referee, which is to be done annually)
Schedule of Clinics and Registration: CLICK HERE
(you must log into your referee account to be able to register/sign up for any refresher clinics)
*all referees are required to register for their free Refresher clinic
REGIONAL LEVEL CLINIC
The Regional Level Referee Clinic is for referees who are looking to achieve the next level in the Provincial Referee Program and be able to referee high level matches.
The goal of this three day clinic is to teach and give appropriate tools to all individuals to advance their skills.
The topics covered include:
– Laws of the Game
– FIFA Fitness Test and Warm-up procedures
– Dealing with Confrontation
– Role of the Assistant Referee
– Achieving and Maintaining Match Control
– Right place Right time
– Recognizing Challenges
Pre-requisite: Must currently be a BC Soccer Registered Referee
Course Length: 17 hours