How to Become a Referee

AMBUSC is recruiting referees for the upcoming season!

New or upgrading referees are required to complete a course through Ontario Soccer. The course is blended being mostly offered online and with an in-person component. Info regarding the course layout and structure can be found at Ontario Soccer Referee Clinic Info.

  • Minimum age for Small Side Referee is 12 years old as of March 31, (of this year) 
  • Minimum age for Entry Level Referee is 14 years old as of March 31, (of this year) 

Refereeing is a great part-time job as it is flexible around your work, school, activity schedules. Your games would be predominantly be located at Dochart Park and assigned based on your availability, comfort level and experience. Our rates of pay will be increasing this year in align with the OSA and EODSA that can be found at EODSA Referee Payment.

IFAB Laws of the Game

Canada Soccer Referee Resources

For more information please contact John Buffam by email:  headreferee@ambusc.ca