BECOME A REFEREE
ready to take the whistle? get certified
Becoming a referee is an exciting way to stay involved in soccer while gaining valuable life skills. South Delta United provides everything you need to get starting, from coaching to mentorship, ensuring your success as an official. Whether you’re interested in officiating younger age groups or stepping into full-field matches, we have a path for you!
Small Sided Referee Course: This is the basics of refereeing and is open to individuals aged 12 and 13. After successfully completing this clinic, you’ll be classified as a Small Sided Referee and can officiate matches for players between U-6 and U-12. It’s a perfect way to get started in refereeing and build confidence on the field!
Entry Level Referee Course: If you’re ready to referee 11-a-side soccer, this is the clinic for you. After passing this course, you'll be classified either as a Youth Referee (ages 14-15) or a District Referee (ages 16 and up). You’ll be eligible to officiate full-sided matches, giving you a deeper involvement in the sport.
Small Sided Course
Age Requirement: This course is for 12 and 13 year olds. Applicants must be at least 12 years old on or before December 31 of the current year (firm requirement by Canada Soccer).
Attendance: Students must attend all three sessions - no exceptions or transfers to other clinics are permitted.
Registration: Registration closes at 12:00 am one day before the clinic start date. Full payment ($44.46) must be made at the time of registration. If payment is not completed, the registrant will be automatically removed from the class list one day prior to clinic.
Clinic Capacity: There are no waitlists if a clinic is full, so please check the registration page regularly for open spots or register for a different clinic.
Entry Level course
Age Requirement: This course is for 14 year olds and older. Applicants must be 14 years old on or before December 31 of the current year (firm requirement by Canada Soccer).
Attendance: Students must attend both sessions—no exceptions or transfers to other clinics are permitted.
Registration: Registration closes at 12:00 am three days before the clinic start date. Full payment ($135.71) must be made at the time of registration. If payment is not completed, the registrant will be automatically removed from the class list three days prior to the clinic.
Pre-Clinic Modules: For Entry Level Clinics, students must complete 17 pre-clinic modules (7-10 hours of work) before the first webinar—no exceptions.
Clinic Capacity: As with Small Sided Clinics, there are no waitlists, so regularly check the registration page for openings or other clinic options.
IMPORTANT NOTES
BC Soccer has established strict registration cut-off dates to allow time for necessary administrative tasks associated with each clinic. This includes ensuring students have completed pre-clinic modules for Entry Level Clinics.
Once certified, referee candidates will join the South Delta United referee family, organized by Dylan Acheson. Details about the pay scale and other relevant information will be provided by the heads of referees upon completion of certification.
For more information or to get the code to register (South Delta members receive priority), please contact Head Referee, Dylan at: referee@southdeltaunited.com.