Becoming A Match Official

 

This year, Match Official courses have been completely redesigned and will be delivered virtually, through Ontario Soccer. Once the online portion of the course has been completed, the referees will do an on-field, practical session with Club Head Referee Joe Cacciacarro. For more detailed information, please contact the Club Head Referee Joe Cacciacarro (joe@erinmillssoccer.com)

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Small-Sided Referee Course (Virtual)

Register Online Here (Ref Centre)

 

The Small Sided Referee Course is for those who would like to become an accredited match official on 7v7 games and are 12 years of age (by March 31st of the current year) or older. Successful graduates are automatically registered with Ontario Soccer and do not have to register again until the following year. 

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Entry Level Referee Course (Virtual)

Register Online Here (Ref Centre)

 

The Entry Level Referee Course is for those who would like to become an accredited match official for 9v9 and 11v11 games and are 14 years of age (by March 31st of the current year) and older. Successful graduates are automatically registered with Ontario Soccer and do not have to register again until the following year. 

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Match Official Kick Off Meeting (In-Person)

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• Meeting is May 10th at the Clubhouse

  • Small Sided Match Official 6:00pm to 7:00pm

  • New and returning Match Officials 7:00pm to 9:00pm

    • Meeting will go over rules and regulations

    • EMSC policies

• Additional meeting on May 13th for those who can’t attend on the 10th.

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Becoming a Match Official at EMSC

 

• Annual Match Official Kick Off Meeting is MANDATORY

• Certified Small Sided or Entry Level

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Each Student MUST:

1. Complete several self-guided modules on the Laws (online)​

2. Attend a mandatory webinar

3. Small-Sided: All Law Review; Entry Level: Laws 11&12

4. Pass the exam

5. Attend a Practical Session (in-person)

6. Pass a signals test (online)

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For More information on this update and what it means, visit the Ontario Soccer Match Official Page Here

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