Referee Development
Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club Referee Development Program 2021/2022
The Referee Development Program at CMFSC is set-up to offer a structured support network to aid new and existing referees in our club improve their officiating. Today’s successful referee places a strong emphasis on fitness training and FIFA laws knowledge. They are always looking for ways to improve their performance both on and off the field of play. This is the approach we will encourage our referees to strive for at CMFSC.
The CMFSC Referee Development Staff will structure a program that offers support through field side mentoring, field training, and educational sessions. The corner stone of the program is the mentoring team assembled to offer guidance to our grassroots referees. The interaction of mentor to official is critical for positive development in refereeing. All club referees will have access to field training and education clinics to help reinforce correct application of FIFA Laws and game knowledge through shared experience.
All Referees are Asked to Follow the Following CMFSC Referee Standards
- Commitment to fulfill assigned game from referee scheduler.
- Arrival at field 30 minutes to game kickoff.
- Dress code – no team wear, standard referee kit to include a black jersey ( yellow as alternate ), black shorts, black socks, black shoes.
- Professionalism both on and off the field of play.
- A desire to do your best on every match assigned to you.
Upcoming courses & clinics:
BC Soccer Association Referee Development Pathway
Below is the Referee Pathway, as developed by BC Soccer. Click here to view the Coaching Pathway. Click here to view the Player Pathway.
Referee Pathway
CMFSC Referee Development Program Overview - 2021-2022 Dates
Referees are asked to pre-register for any drop-in clinic by emailing Head Referee Peter Dragan
Clinic capacity is 20 referees for all sessions
Referee Training Clinics are held on Friday nights at TC North from 7pm - 8pm
September- Sept 10th: New Small Sided Referees - Whistle/Signals
- Sept 17th: New Small Sided Referee - Whistle/Signals
- September 24th: Assistant Referee - Movement/Flag Signals
October
- Oct 1: Small Sided Referee Offside Training
- Oct 8: 11 aside Offside Training
- Oct 15: Small Sided Referee - Re-starts/Retreat Line
- Oct 22: Small Sided Referee - Re-starts/PK
- Oct 29: Assistant Referee - Movement/Flag Signals
November
- Nov 5: 11 aside Offside Training
December
- CMFSC Referee Mentoring Program
January
- Referee Practical Training Clinics
- CMFSC Referee Mentoring Program
February
- Referee Practical Training Clinics
- CMFSC Referee Mentoring Program
- Referee Education Night
March
- CMFSC Referee Mentoring Program – DMFT
- Annual BCSA Referee Registration due – Mar 31 (SSG Referees exempt)
April
- CMFSC Mentoring Program concludes
- Referee appreciation Night
May – July
- Monitor exhibition game assignments
- Preparation for upcoming youth season
- Does CMFSC run Referee Clinics? If so, when?
Yes, CMFSC annually hosts BC Soccer certified Referee Clinics for Small Sided and Entry Level Referees. The clinics are held in August and September.
Clinic and registration information will be posted on the club website by mid June.
- If I took a referee course through another Club / District, could I still referee for CMFSC?
Yes, once you have taken & passed a BC Soccer Referee course you are free to Referee anywhere in the province.
- What is the age my son / daughter can become a Referee?
- The minimum age to begin refereeing is 12 yrs for a Small Sided Referee ( U8 - U12 ); and,
- 14 yrs for Divisional Referee - Entry Level - ( U13 - U18 )
- Where can I find information on BC Soccer Referee Clinics?
Current Referee clinic information is available at www.bcsoccer.net/referee-clinics.
- Who do I contact if wanting to officiate at CMFSC?
Please contact the clubs Head Referee - Pete Dragan at headref@cmfsc.ca for all Referee enquiries.