Becoming A Match Official

Spring Clinics

The Club focus on Match Official retention is supported by a very strict policy against referee abuse, either verbal or physical by players, coaches and the parent membership. The Match Official Development Program is overseen by the Club Head Referee.​

 

Each spring the Club hosts two Match Official clinics – one for small sided games and one entry level. New Match Official graduates are placed in the resource pool. A pool of not more than 100 Match Officials is maintained to ensure that all have, at least, one opportunity a week to officiate.

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Entry Level

April 25, 2026, 9:00am to 4:00pm

1290 Crestlawn Drive Mississauga, ON  L4W 1A6

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Small Sided 

April 26, 2026, 9:00am to 4:00pm

1290 Crestlawn Drive, Mississauga, ON  L4W 1A6

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If you have any questions please contact EMSC's Head Referee:

Joe Cacciacarro (joe@erinmillssoccer.com)

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Small-Sided Referee Course (Hybrid)

 

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. 

 

To register, create an EMSC PowerUp account, where you can paid online. Once payment is received, our Head Referee Joe will reach out to give you code to register on Ref Centre. 

Register Online Here (PowerUp)

Register Online Here (Ref Centre)

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Entry Level Referee Course (Hybrid)  

 

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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To register, create an EMSC PowerUp account, where you can paid online. Once payment is received, our Head Referee Joe will reach out to give you code to register on Ref Centre. 

Register Online Here (PowerUp)

Register Online Here (Ref Centre)

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Match Official Kick Off Meeting (In-Person)​

• Stay Tuned for the date!​​

• Annual Match Official Kick Off Meeting is MANDATORY

• Certified Small Sided or Entry Level

• If you are unable to attend, please contact Joe Cacciacarro (joe@erinmillssoccer.com)

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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)​

 

For More information, visit the Ontario Soccer Match Official Page Here​​