Referees are a very important part of the success of the Russell Soccer Club and the programs we offer to our members.

 

RSC Match Officials

RSC game assignments will be scheduled around your marked availability on Ref Centre.

Referees may be assigned as the Head Referee or an Assistant Referee for both recreational and competitive games.

Referees are paid per game officiated, at a rate pre-determined by the age group and level of the game. 

Referees are expected to commit to a minimum of TWO GAMES per week. 

Payments will be issued on a monthly basis throughout the summer season.

 

NOTE: Referees are expected to purchase their own uniforms and equipment.

 

1. Small-sided Soccer Referee Clinic - for new referees aged 12 and older as of March 31st of the current year.

2. Entry level Soccer Referee Clinic - for returning referees who are 14 or older as of March 31st of the current year and for new referees who will be 15 or older during the current year.

Becoming a Referee

If you wish to become a referee, you must complete and pass an Ontario Soccer mini soccer (7v7) or entry-level referee course. A new referee may not skip this step and register directly with Ontario Soccer. 

Registration for these courses opens in late January or early February and must be registered for ONLINE:  Ref Centre

For first year Referees at each level, the cost includes the Ontario Soccer registration as well as the clinic fee. 

**VERY IMPORTANT** When registering for a course you MUST select a “home club”... select RUSSELL. 

 

7v7 Small Sided Referees

To become a Small Sided Referee, an individual must be at least 12 years and no more than 13 years of age on or before March 31 of the current year. OSA Small Sided Referees are qualified to referee 7v7 Small Sided Soccer games but are not certified to referee or act as the assistant referee on any 11v11 games at any level. 

For more information or to apply, visit Ontario Soccer

11v11 Entry Level Referees

The Canadian Soccer Association requires that all game officials have reached the full age of 14 years on or before March 31 of the current year. Once you have completed your Entry Level Referee process you will be eligible for all 9v9 and 11v11 games, both as a referee and an assistant referee. 

HAVE QUESTIONS? Please email RSC Head Referee: rscmatchofficials@gmail.com

For information about clinic registration, visit: Ontario Soccer

For more helpful links, visit: Ontario Soccer-Match Officials

Match Official Pre-Game Checklist

 

Here are some things to consider before the start of each match:

Ontario Soccer would like to remind all of our new and returning Match Officials about the importance of the pre-game checklist.

This is an important step to take to ensure all participants, spectators and Match Officials safety, and enjoyment throughout the course of the match.

Match Official Equipment Standards

It is equally important for Match Officials to be dressed within the rules of the game, as it is for the players.

This includes each official being dressed in the same colour jersey. Ontario Soccer have put together some examples of best practices for Match Officials equipment standards.

Things to avoid

Headwear/accessory:

  • Hats and gloves

Uniform:

  • Wearing similar colours as either team's jersey
  • Gloves are not permitted

Uniform bottoms:

  • Pants

Footwear:

  • Shoes that are not black or non-athletic footwear

Standard

Headwear:

  • No headwear

Uniform:

  • Referee and player uniform colour clearly distinguishable

Uniform bottoms:

  • Black shorts and black socks are the standard

Footwear:

  • Black running shoes/black cleats


Ontario Soccer-Match Official Pre-Game Checklist