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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.
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.
Find referee assignments for matches across Canada Soccer competitions.
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 GuidesNeed help with referee certification, training, or match official development? Connect with your provincial or territorial Referee Development Officer.
View Contact DirectoryList of Referees and Assessors for 2025 Canada Games
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 PDFThese Canada Soccer documents outline the mandatory criteria for National List nomination and the residency-based registration process for referees transferring between provinces
Download PDFThis 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 PDFThis 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 certification form for referees and assistant referees to attest fitness to officiate, covering circulatory, eyesight, hearing, and pulmonary functions
Download PDFSafety guidelines for managing lightning and severe weather during matches, including evacuation procedures, safe shelter locations, and first aid protocols.
Download PDFPolicy 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
Download PDFApplication form for referees seeking authorization to officiate interprovincially or internationally, requiring provincial and CSA approval.
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