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Referee Resources

Find essential policies, procedures, and guidance documents to support referees and assistant referees at all levels of play. Access materials covering fitness requirements, safety protocols, international opportunities, and the official Laws of the Game.

 

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Resources for referees at all levels

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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.

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Request 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

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Policy 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

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Players 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

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Medical 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

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Lightning Safety/ Severe Weather Policy

Safety guidelines for managing lightning and severe weather during matches, including evacuation procedures, safe shelter locations, and first aid protocols.

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Player 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.

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Canada Soccer Fitness Test

Fitness Test Result Form

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Fitness test & training monitoring procedures

Fitness Test & Training Monitoring procedures

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Canada Soccer Advice regarding signals

Canada Soccer Advice regarding signals.

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Application 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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