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Your complete resource for referee development in Canada. Access fitness training guides, connect with provincial contacts, explore the National List of Officials, find appointment information, and discover what it takes to become a certified referee. Everything you need to officiate with confidence.
National List of Officials
Canada Soccer’s National List of Referees includes referees eligible for nomination to the FIFA List and to Canada Soccer National Competitions. It also includes a NEXTGEN List of Member Assocaition Referees for appointment to domestic competition.
Referee Appointments
Find referee assignments for matches across Canada Soccer competitions.
Build Match-Ready Fitness
Physical fitness is the foundation of effective officiating. Access our comprehensive training guides covering conditioning protocols, fitness test preparation, and strength training programs designed specifically for soccer referees at all levels.
Access Fitness Training GuidesDirectory of Contacts
Need help with referee certification, training, or match official development? Connect with your provincial or territorial Referee Development Officer.
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Laws of the Game 2025-2026
Canada Soccer’s 2026 national amateur competitions will use the 2025-26 edition of the IFAB Laws of the Game as published by The International Football Association Board.
Download PDFRequest to Transfer to Another Provincial Association
These Canada Soccer documents outline the mandatory criteria for National List nomination and the residency-based registration process for referees transferring between provinces
Download PDFPolicy for the Nomination and Selection of National List Officials
This 2017 Canada Soccer policy outlines the mandatory criteria and procedures for Provincial Officials seeking nomination and selection to the National List of referees and assistants
Download PDFPlayers Wearing Casts Policy
This Canada Soccer policy document is designed to reduce inconsistencies in rulings over players wearing casts. All referees are expected to follow these policies in all matches sanctioned by Canada Soccer
Download PDFMedical form for referees & assistant referees
Medical certification form for referees and assistant referees to attest fitness to officiate, covering circulatory, eyesight, hearing, and pulmonary functions
Download PDFLightning Safety/ Severe Weather Policy
Safety guidelines for managing lightning and severe weather during matches, including evacuation procedures, safe shelter locations, and first aid protocols.
Download PDFPlayer insulin pump policy
Policy allowing players with diabetes to wear insulin pumps during matches, provided they have medical clearance and the device poses no safety risk.
Download PDFFitness test & training monitoring procedures
Fitness Test & Training Monitoring procedures
Download PDFApplication to officiate interprovincially or internationally
Application form for referees seeking authorization to officiate interprovincially or internationally, requiring provincial and CSA approval.
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