How do I become a match official?
Becoming a referee is a great way to get more involved in the game of soccer while learning important skills,
making new friends and, of course, earning some money.
The club accepts a limited number of new referees every year, depending on the size of our programs and the number of referees returning from the previous year. Our
preference is to provide refereeing opportunities to committed local youth (at least 14 years of age) who are currently playing in a CBSC program.
To referee with CBSC, you must have obtained the ENTRY LEVEL certification at an Ontario
Soccer clinic; however, being a certified referee is not a guarantee of employment with CBSC.
Referees are responsible for obtaining their certification on their own, through one of the clinics offered by Ontario Soccer. Information about these clinics may be found on the Ontario Soccer website. Unfortunately the club will be unable to accept everyone who applies. However, certification through Ontario Soccer does make an individual eligible to serve as a referee anywhere in the province (depending on one's level of certification).
Applying to become a match official
The goal of the CBSC referee development program is, whenever possible, to provide refereeing opportunities for youth within the downtown Toronto community, to
expand and strengthen their connection to the game of soccer. While we thank all new applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Description
Reporting to the Club Head Referee, referees are responsible for officiating recreational games in accordance with the CBSC Laws of the Game and reporting game scores and records of discipline in a timely manner. Referees may also be called on to perform other duties at the field, or offered assignments to competitive games,
at the discretion of the Club Head Referee.
Qualifications
- All referees must be certified
- with Ontario Soccer
- All new referee applicants who are not yet certified must successfully complete a certification course
- prior to May 1 of the current year. (any offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the course)
- Referees must be at least 14 years of age as of May 1
- Experience as a soccer player (particularly with CBSC) is considered an asset
- Residence in the Downtown Toronto community is considered an asset
Expectations
- New referees need to be available at least one weeknight and one weekend morning during the summer outdoor season. Referees are also needed for our indoor winter House League program at Monarch Park once or twice per week.
- Referees need to be punctual, responsible and act in a professional manner when at the field and performing their duties.
- Referees need to become familiar with the location of the field(s) prior to their first assignment.
