Referees

REFEREE INFORMATION:

Referees are needed for the season. To find out more from the Alberta Soccer Association page, visit: https://albertasoccer.com/referee/become-a-referee/

To view upcoming Ref Courses, please visit: https://www.refcentre.com/alberta/CourseByDate.aspx 

Important Notes:

• OMSC requires that all referees pay up front for referee courses at the time of registration.
• Once referees are certified and the referee completes a minimum 4 game commitment through the season, all course fees will be reimbursed with final paychecks.
  • If you fail your course, OMSC will NOT pay for course fees. If you fail and then pass the retake exam, OMSA will only reimburse for the original course fees and none of the retake fees. You will still be required to complete the 4 game minimum in order for the reimbursement. 

2025 OMSC Referee Pay Rates, Per Game: 

U9 (Mini Refs):               $25 per game
U11 (Mini Refs):             $35 per game Centre Ref, $25 per game Assistant Ref
U13 (Entry Level Ref):   $45 per game Centre Ref, $30 per game for Assistant Ref
U15:                               $50 per game Center Refs, $30 Assistant Ref
U17 & U19:                    $60 per game Center Refs, $40 each Assistant Ref (x 2) 

Mini- Referee Courses (12 yrs and older): 

A one-day introductory course for people 12 years and older (on or before May 15th), who would like to referee U9 and younger only. Note - Mini Referees are NOT taught assistant referee duties and are NOT qualified to run lines. This is a CSA directive, which Alberta Soccer fully supports and follows. The cost per student is determined by the organization hosting the course. Mini courses usually run in the spring, in preparation for the outdoor season, but occasionally are run at other times of the year.

The course covers:

• Referee duties and responsibilities
• The rules of mini soccer
• On field practical training

Students are supplied with - 7 v 7 Rules of Mini Soccer, referee badge and whistle.

• Search for Mini Courses 

Note - if you couldn’t find any courses and would like to be placed on a notification list for the next courses, please click here

Entry Level Courses:

A two day introductory course for people 14 years or older (on or before May 15th), who would like to referee U11 8v8, U13 and older 11v11, or act as an assistant referee (linesman) at any level. The cost per student is determined by the organization hosting the course. Please note that the course fee includes the first year’s registration fee for the referees. Entry Level courses usually run in the spring, in preparation for the outdoor season, but occasionally are run at other times of the year.

The course covers:

• Referee and Assistant Referee duties and responsibilities
• The FIFA Laws of the Game (11v11 soccer)
• U11 8v8 Rules of the Game
• Onfield practical training

Students are supplied with:

• FIFA Law Book
• U11 8v8 Rule Book
• Referee badge and whistle
• Yellow and red cards, referee wallet

Note - some districts or clubs supply additional items, such as referee uniforms, assistant flags, etc

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

• 14 and 15 years old = Youth Referee
• 16 years and older = District Referee

• Search for an Entry Level Course

Note - if you couldn’t find any courses and would like to be placed on a notification list for the next courses, please click here

Refresher Courses:

For existing 11v11 referees (not mini referees), there is a mandatory refresher course prior to the start of the outdoor and indoor seasons.

• Referees first take an online quiz, and then attend a three hour session, which may include class and/or field time.

Notes:

• You must have paid your registration for the current year, and must complete the Refresher Questionnaire, prior to signing up for a Refresher Course.
• ‘Mini’ referees should contact their local assignor regarding a refresher course.