REFEREES
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:
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- 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:
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- 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: opsmanager@shuswapsoccer.com