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Why Referee ?

Pursuing a Referee career has provided many individuals with incredible working environments, world travel, and unique, transferable skillsets, including self-discipline, conflict management and resolution skills, multitasking and people management skills. In this section, you’ll learn about the Referee Pathway and the programs that support your growth, along with important Annual Registration information.

You’ll find information on the Match-related discipline process for Referees in our membership section, while rules, regulations and additional support resources can be found in the Education section.

Education Resources
Canada Soccer Referee Resources ()
FA Referee Course ()
https://inside.fifa.com/refereeing (**)
Guide to the Laws of the Game

LOCAL RULES
KYSA RULES

KYSA RULE UPDATES 2019

Adult League - Slide Tackle Rule (Does NOT apply to Mens Open or Women Comp)
Key Requirements (all MUST be met)

A deliberate TACKLE involving a ball in play in which the player is …
a) leaving both feet and
b) using the legs or feet to challenge opponents for the ball, and
c) having the potential result of injury..or stopping a player from safely playing the ball

Note: a sliding goalie when challenging for the ball on the ground, MUST use their arms and torso. Use of the legs in a slide by a keeper in which he presents danger to the opponent is a YC.

Sanctions

IFAB_Considerations.pdf

Stopping a Promising Attack ...recognizing it and calling it
https://proreferees.com/2021/07/16/pro-insight-stopping-a-promising-attack-spa/

Referee Tools ( Game Card Printouts )
Choose one of these PDFs and print out your custom game cards !
RefCard 01 RefCard 02 RefCard 03 RefCard 04 RefCard 05

Managing Dissent (Part 1)

Sometimes you are not the most popular one on the pitch..learn how to cope ..

Managing Dissent (Part 2)

Darren Clark dives deep into making your game smoother

Preventive Officiating

Stop the trouble before it happens. Marco A. Dorantes, CONCACAF

7 Steps of Wall Management
Ceremonial restarts done right..

Fouls and Misconduct - Part 1
Know your fouls ..

Proper Positioning

Know where to be on the field ..

Entry Level Course Booklet

First year as a District referee. Learn the basics right here.

KEY LINKS
Download the IFAB mobile app now
Laws of the Game
Laws of the Game Changes 2024/25

IFAB - Fouls and Misconduct
IFAB - Offside

OTHER LINKS
Ref Centre (BC Soccer)
BC Soccer (Refereeing)
BC Soccer Resources
BC Referee Grading Protocol

ProReferees.com
RefSix (for your Apple . Samsung or Garmin watch)

DELIBERATE PLAY BY DEFENDER

When a defender is stretching or lunging for the ball and makes limited contact (no control of the ball), this should NOT be considered a deliberate play.

However, if the defender has time to position body to properly control the expected ball, this will generally be a deliberate play and offside may be negated.