Become A Soccer Referee
Looking to be an essential part of Soccer in British Columbia? Register today to start your journey as a referee; BC Soccer is offering a variety of courses to help you grow and succeed on the field. You’ll find a list of courses and dates to best suit your experience and goals.
COURSE OFFERINGS:
SMALL SIDED COURSES: the entry point of officiating Small Sided soccer. Ideal for those looking to officiate age groups up to U13 (5v5 – 9v9 Match Formats).
- Requirement: 12 Years Old On Or Before Dec 31 Of Current Year
- Private Registration Code: COYSA
Date: February 28, 2026
- Registration Deadline: February 23, 2026
- Time: 8am – 4pm
- Location: Spring Valley Middle School – 350 Ziprick Rd.
Date: March 21, 2026
- Registration Deadline:March 16, 2026
- Time: 8am – 4pm
- Location MNP Place – 4105 Gordon Dr.
Date: March 22, 2026
- Registration Deadline:March 17, 2026
- Time: 8am – 4pm
- Location MNP Place – 4105 Gordon Dr.
Date: April 11, 2026
- Registration Deadline: April 6, 2026
- Time: 8am – 4pm
- Location: Spring Valley Middle School – 350 Ziprick Rd.
Date: April 12, 2026
- Registration Deadline: April 7, 2026
- Time: 8am – 4pm
- Location MNP Place – 4105 Gordon Dr.
ENTRY LEVEL COURSE: the entry point of officiating 11-a-side soccer. Ideal for those looking to officiate age groups U14 and older (11v11 Match Formats).
- Requirement: 14 Years Old On Or Before Dec 31 Of Current Year
- Private Registration Code: COYSA
Date: March 15, 2026
- Registration Deadline: March 10, 2026
- Time: 12pm – 7pm
- Location MNP Place – 4105 Gordon Dr.
Date: April 12, 2026
- Registration Deadline: April 7, 2026
- Time: 12pm – 7pm
- Location MNP Place – 4105 Gordon Dr.
HOW TO REGISTER
- Click Here
- Select Small Sided or Entry Level
- Review Course Overview
- Complete the 5 Registration Steps:
- Referee Course Selection
- Ref Centre Account Creation
- Online Waiver Completion
- Referee Course Payment & Approval
- Confirm CASL Preferences
Questions or Additional Support?
- Check out the Referee Pathway to help guide your decision on which course to take.
- Review our Referee Course – FAQs for more helpful tips and answers