How to become a small-sided referee:

  • Create a Ref Centre account here.

    Choose “Register for Small Sided.”

  • Complete registration and payment. The cost of the small-sided referee course is $72.71, upon completion you may submit your receipt for reimbursement.

  • Study the Small Sided Rules of the Game under the documents tab in your Ref Centre account.

    Take the exam.

    • Open book

    • 30 questions

    • Maximum 2 attempts

    • Must score > 70%

  • Attend the practical session (duration: 7 hours):

    • In class (2hrs)

    • On field (3hrs)

    • In class (2hrs)

  • Once you have successfully completed the exam, and attended the in-person practical session, you will receive your referee badge, and may start refereeing small-sided soccer games!