Information for Referees

Refereeing is a great way to earn money and give back to your club during the soccer season. 

Referee jerseys and kits are supplied by WYSC. 

Referee clinics are typically offered in early Spring.

The minimum age to become a referee is 12 years old (small sided) and 14 years old (11-a-side).  * Refresher course must be done yearly.

Small-Sided Clinic: For new referees aged 12-13 (Participant must be 12 years old on or before December 31 of the current year). Referees completing this clinic receive Small-Sided Referee designation and are certified to officiate games up to U13.

Entry-Level Clinic: For new referees who are aged 14 years or older (Participant must be 14 years old on or before December 31 of the current year).

Referees completing this clinic receive Youth or District designations which allows them to officiate all small-sided or full sided matches as long as the referee is two years older than the players.

To become a Registered BC Soccer Referee please visit BC Soccer Referee Programs for information and to register.  Whistler Youth Soccer will reimburse the cost of the course to any active WYSC member.

  • Minimum Age Requirements - These are firm requirements set by Canada Soccer.

Small Sided Referee Clinic - April 27th in WHISTLER

The entry point of officiating Small Sided soccer. Ideal for those looking to officiate age groups up to U13 (5v5 - 9v9 Match Formats).

Course Details:

  • Requirement: 12 Years Old On Or Before Dec 31 Of Current Year

  • Registration Deadline: 5 days prior to the start date.

    • Date: April 27th

    • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

    • Location: In class at the Hi Hostel  Boardroom / On field AVJ

Whistler Referees - Please send me your receipt of payment when you register and WYSC will reimburse you for the cost of the course.

NEW REFEREE - HOW TO REGISTER

  1. Click Here

  2. Select Small Sided or Entry Level

  3. Review Course Overview

  4. Complete the 5 Registration Steps:

  • Referee Course Selection

  • Ref Centre Account Creation

  • Online Waiver Completion

  • Referee Course Payment & Approval

  • Confirm CASL Preferences

  • Applicants enrolling in Small Sided Referee Clinics must be 12 years of age on or before December 31 of the current year. This is a firm requirement set by Canada Soccer.

  • To receive full credit for this clinic students must attend the (3) sessions. NO EXCEPTIONS and transferring clinics is not permitted.

  • Registration closes at 12:00am one day prior to the start date for Small Sided Referee Clinics. 

  • If registrants do not complete full payment upon registering they will be automatically removed from the class list one day prior to the clinic start date. NO EXCEPTIONS.

  • If a clinic is full, there is no waitlist. Check the registration page from time to time to see if a spot opens up or register for a different clinic.

Entry Level Referee Clinic - NA

  • Applicants enrolling in Entry Level Referee Clinics must be 14 years of age on or before December 31 of the current year. This is a firm requirement set by Canada Soccer. 

  • To receive full credit for this clinic students must attend the (2) sessions. NO EXCEPTIONS and transferring clinics is not permitted.

  • Registration closes at 12:00am three days prior to the start date for Entry Level Referee Clinics. 

  • If registrants do not complete full payment upon registering, they will be automatically removed from the class list three days prior to the clinic start date. NO EXCEPTIONS.

  • If a clinic is full, there is no waitlist. Check the registration page from time to time to see if a spot opens up or register for a different clinic.

If you have any questions, please email the WYSC Administrator at whistlersoccer@hotmail.com.