2023 Entry Level Referee

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a referee with Georgetown Soccer Club! Refereeing is a rewarding way to get/stay involved in the game, have fun, and get paid while doing it. To become a referee, you must first register for a course with Ontario Soccer. This consists of several online modules, a practical in-person session, and a final LOTG test online.

 

Please see https://www.ontariosoccer.net/referee-clinics for details about the online component (opening in mid February).

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There are two types of referee courses/certification levels:

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Small Sided Referee (age 12+)

 

• Permitted to referee U8-U11 games (5v5 or 7v7)

• Annual registration cost: $45

• Certified and hosted by Ontario Soccer

• Based on the Ontario Soccer “Laws of the Small Sided Game – 7v7"

• No offsides or assistant referee instruction, disciplinary action (yellow or red cards) for team officials only

• Must be 12 years of age or older by March 31 to take the course

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Entry Level Referee (age 14+)

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• Permitted to referee U12 and up games (typically 9v9 or 11v11), or act as an assistant referee (AR)

• Annual registration costs: ages 14-17 is $45, ages 18 + is $110

• Certified by Canada Soccer

• Based on the International Football Association Board (IFAB) “Laws of the Game”

• Includes instruction on offside application, assistant referees, disciplinary action (yellow or red card) for

players and team officials

• Hosted by Ontario Soccer

• Must be 14 years of age or older by March 31 to take this course

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If you are interested in learning more, please contact us at GSCRefs@gmail.com.