Join our Referee Team - The 3rd Team on the Field

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Want to join a great team, earn some money and learn new skills? 

Consider becoming a soccer referee.  It is a great part time job with flexible hours and lots of fun.  We can help you get started both on and off the field.

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What you need to do

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• Access the internet

• Complete online modules – approximately 6 hours

• Complete online clinic – approximately 7 hours

• Attend a practical session – approximately 3 hours

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What you need

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• Uniform – shirt, socks, shorts

• Shoes – cleats or running shoes

• Whistle

• Watch – with timer

• Red, yellow cards 

• Assistant referee flags

• Love of the game of soccer

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How we can help

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• Provide a uniform at a reduced fee

• Provide the equipment included in the uniform package

• Provide mentoring and support both on and off the field

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Benefits

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• Join a great team 

• Learn new skills – looks great on any resume

• Make some money

• Flexible – can work around your busy schedule

• Opportunity to enjoy being active in the great outdoors

• Opportunity to help young players learn the game, and grow the game of soccer

• Learn life skills – independent thinking, fortitude, responsibility, organization, time management, leadership, decision making skills - all transferable to career choices

• Most of all, have fun

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For more information to get started, please contact the GSC Club Head Referees at  gscrefs@gmail.com.

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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.

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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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For more information to get started, please contact the GSC Club Head Referees at  gscrefs@gmail.com.

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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

 

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