2024 Referee Clinics

Entry Level Clinic (14+)

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 clinic is to ensure that individuals who pass are capable to be either a Referee or an Assistant Referee in 11 a-side soccer.

• Age Requirement: Applicants enrolling in Entry Level Clinics must be 14 years of age on or before December 31 of the current year. This is a firm requirement set by Canada Soccer.

Clinic Structure & Planning: 

• • Session 1: Webinar 1 – 2.5 Hours
  • Session 2: In-Person On Field Component – 3.5 Hours
  • 17 self-guided law-based modules with questions via RefCentre

Clinic Dates & Times:
Online Theory Webinar: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm

On-Field Practical: Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9:00am – 12:30pm

Location for On-Field Practical: SASCU Recreation Center Gymnasium – 2550 2600 10th Ave NE, Salmon Arm

Clinic Fee: $129.25

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Clinic information for participants: CLICK HERE
Schedule of Clinics and Registration: CLICK HERE
How to Register for an Entry Level Referee Clinic – New Referees
How to Register for an Entry Level Referee Clinic – Current/Previous Referees

Small Sided Referee Clinic (12+)

• Age Requirement: Applicants enrolling in Small Sided Clinics must be 12 years of age on or before December 31 of the current year. This is a firm requirement set by Canada Soccer.

Once an individual is successful in passing this clinic, they are classified as a Small Sided Referee and may officiate in matches with players between U6-U12

Clinic Structure & Planning: 

• • Session 1: Webinar #1 Online Theory  – 2 Hours
  • Session 2: Webinar#2 Online Theory  – 2 Hours
  • Session 3: In-Person On Field Practical Component – 2 Hours 

Clinic Dates & Times:
Webinar #1: Thursday, February 22, 2024 –  6:00pm  -8:00pm

Webinar #2: Monday, February 26, 2024 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

On-field Session:  Saturday, March 2, 2024 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Location for On-field Session: SASCU Recreation Centre – 2550 2600 10th Ave. NE, Salmon  Arm

Clinic Fee: $44.25

Registration Deadline: February 15, 2024

Clinic information for participants: CLICK HERE
Schedule of Clinics and Registration: CLICK HERE

How to Register for a Small Sided Referee Clinic

SYSA REFEREE SCHEDULING

Referee scheduling priority is given to those that have attended the Entry Level Clinic ahead of Small Sided Clinic attendees.

Youth soccer refereeing questions can be emailed to: [email protected]