Referee Hub
Thank you for your interest in becoming a referee with Guelph Soccer! Refereeing is a rewarding way to get involved in the game, have fun, and get paid while doing it. Before being eligible to register as a referee, you must complete a referee course. Many of the components are online and completed at your own pace. A live webinar and in-person session are also included. Clinic registration is now open.
There are two types of referee courses/certification levels:
Small Sided Referee (12+)
Clinic cost: $110.00 (reimbursable after refereeing 10 house league games)
Permitted to referee U8-U11 games (5v5 or 7v7)
Fields: Howden Crescent, Orin Reid, Centennial Park (smaller fields)
Annual registration cost: $45.00
Certified and hosted by Ontario Soccer
Based on the Ontario Soccer “Laws of the Small Sided Game – 7v7"
No offsides or assistant referee instruction, disciplinary action (yellow or red cards) for team officials only
Must be 12 years of age or older by March 31 to take the course
Entry Level Referee (14+)
Clinic cost: $135.00 (reimbursable after refereeing 10 house league games)
Permitted to referee U12 and up games (9v9 or 11v11), or act as an assistant referee (AR)
Fields: Eastview, Castlebury, Bishop Mac (medium to full sized fields)
Annual registration cost: age 14-17 - $45.00, age 18 and up - $105.00
Certified by Canada Soccer
Hosted by Ontario Soccer
Based on the International Football Association Board (IFAB) “Laws of the Game”
Includes instruction on offside application, assistant referees, disciplinary action (yellow or red card) for players and team officials
Must be 14 years of age or older by March 31 to take the course
Update April 4th: Registration for the Guelph practical session is now closed. Many practical sessions in our area are close to or at capacity, particularly for the Small Sided certification. Please consider travel time and your availability before registering. Note that the mandatory webinar and exam must be completed before attending this session.
Questions? please CONtAcT:
Brandon Landsborough
Club Head Referee
OUTDOOR house league information
The outdoor house league season starts the week of May 27th, 2024. More information will be added closer to the date — please stay tuned for details!
2024 referee program information
*currently being updated — please check back later
This document has information on expected arrival time, referee payments, etc. Please read in full and review regularly.