Referee Courses


Referee Training is coordinated through Alberta Soccer with courses hosted throughout the province every spring and fall.

Courses are offered prior to the beginning of the Outdoor and Indoor seasons (March-April and September-October).

UPCOMING ENTRY LEVEL COURSES

Type

Date

Location Details

Cost

 

Entry Level

Sun, Oct 01, 2023

The Genesis Centre
7555 Falconridge Blvd NE

1:00-4:00pm: Classroom
4:00pm-7:00pm: On Field

$136.24

Register

Entry Level

Sun, Oct 01, 2023

Seven Chiefs Sportsplex 
19 Bullhead Rd (Tsuut’ina Nation)

9:00am-12:00pm: Classroom
12:00pm-3:00pm: On Field (Gym)

$136.24

Register

Entry Level

Sat, Oct 14, 2023

Calgary Soccer Centre
7000 48 St SE

9:00am-12:00pm: Classroom
12:00pm-3:00pm: On Field (West Field, Indoor)

$136.24

Register

Entry Level

Sun, Oct 15, 2023

Calgary Soccer Centre
7000 48 St SE

9:00am-12:00pm: Classroom
12:00pm-3:00pm: On Field (West Field, Indoor)

$136.24

Register

Entry Level

Sat, Oct 21, 2023

Calgary Soccer Centre
7000 48 St SE

9:00am-12:00pm: Classroom
12:00pm-3:00pm: On Field (West Field, Indoor)

$136.24

Register

For details on additional information on the Referee Pathways, please visit the Referee page on the Alberta Soccer website.

Search for an Entry Level Course

To register:

  • Go to www.refcentre.com/alberta
  • Enter in the start dates of the course in 'search by date' calendar. Enter the calendar start date as today's date, rather than the practical session dates, in order to bring up all the current available courses. (Please note: if you were a mini referee, you will have to set up a new Ref Centre account using a different email address rather than being able to continue with your mini ref account.)
  • Click the ‘register’ link for the course you wish to attend and follow the registration process. 
  • Sign the online waiver.
  • Pay the registration fee online. 
  • Once you have completed those steps you will be able to access and begin the online modules right away. Ref Centre will track your progress as you work through the stages of the course and will prompt you about what you have to do when it comes to webinar/exam, etc.

Entry Level Referee Course

- Adults of any age are welcome and encouraged to sign up to become new referees.

- Youth participants must be a minimum of 14 years old to take the entry level referee course.

An introductory course for those who would like to referee U10+ or act as a assistant referee (linesman) at any level. 

The cost per student for the course will be determined by the Alberta Soccer Association. 

The course is made up of a combination of online self-directed modules, an instructor-led in class session, an in person exam and an on-field practical session. 

The course covers:

  • Referee and Assistant Referee duties and responsibilities. 
  • The FIFA Laws of the Game (11v11 Soccer)
  • On field practical training

Students are supplied with:

  • FIFA Law Book
  • Referee badge and whistle
  • Yellow and red cards, referee wallet

After successfully completing the course, referees are classified as follows:

  • Youth Referee (14-15 years old)
  • District Referee (16 Years and older) 

The course fee includes the first year's registration fee for the referees. 


Email derek@mycwsa.ca with any questions about entry level referee courses in Calgary.

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