OTTAWA TFCSOCCER CLUB

REFEREES' CORNER

REFCENTRE WEBSITE

Additional questions? Contact headreferee@ottawatfc.com

HOW TO BECOME A REFEREE

STEPS FOR NEW REFEREES

1 – Complete the following form (not open yet for 2025):

2 – Register for a course on RefCentre

REFCENTRE

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be over the age of 14 by March 31st of this year.

    • Mature adults are welcomed as well.
  • Must have referee uniform – more info.

RETURNING REFEREES

Returning referees will receive information directly from Ontario Soccer. To encourage early registration, Ontario Soccer offers a discount.

MORE INFORMATION

CANADA SOCCER ENTRY LEVEL COURSE

If you are 14 years of age on or before March 31st of this year, you are eligible to complete the Canada Soccer Entry Level Referee Course. Participants are required to complete all online modules, pass a written test and attend an on-field practical session.

LEARN MORE

USEFUL LINKS

FIFA LAWS OF THE GAME

ONTARIO SOCCER ONLINE PROGRAM

ONTARIO SOCCER MATCH OFFICIALS

  • Referee uniforms

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    A referee uniform kit contains the following: shirt, shorts and socks, assistant referee flags, whistle with lanyard string, red/yellow card set and game report sheets.

    The uniform kit can be purchased through our supplier, or you can secure one on your own. The approximate cost of the full kit is $100.