ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE APPLICATION & COURSE INFORMATION

RETURNING REFEREE AND INDOOR REGISTRATION

REFEREE MANAGEMENT

WHAT IS IT?

The Entry Level Referee Registration is closed for the 2023 season.

The Entry Level Referee Courses are offered each year in the spring for anyone interested in becoming a referee. For 2023, the Entry Level Referee Courses will be in-person for all regions. The course is composed of in-class theory and a practical on-field session followed by an online exam.

The Entry Level Referee Course is an application process. The deadline to apply is March 29, 2023.

  • Due to limited available refereeing opportunities for Entry Level Referees, not all applications will be accepted
  • If you are not accepted the first year you apply, we encourage you to apply again in following years
  • There is no fee to apply
  • Applicants MUST apply to the Entry Level Referee Course in their home region
    • For example, if you live in Bridgewater you must apply for the South Shore course
    • For 2023 – one exception is that Truro area applicants may choose the Suburban (East Hants Sportsplex) Course.
  • The minimum age to apply for an Entry Level Referee Course is 14 years of age
    • Must be 14 years old by June 15 of the calendar year you are applying
    • No exceptions will be made
  • Please select New Official when registering and answer all questions in detail
  • If your application is accepted, an email will be sent and the registration package will be added to your account for payment to be received
  • Payment must be received prior to attending the Entry Level Referee Course.
  • Online payments are preferred.
  • If payment is not received prior to the course start date, participation in the Entry Level Referee Course will not be permitted.
  • Please read the Entry Level Referee Application and Course FAQ for more detailed information before applying.

KEY COMPONENTS

REFEREE DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPMENT PLAN

This referee development plan is designed as a primary action plan for staff and key stakeholders responsible for delivering soccer over several layers of development throughout the province.

SOCCER NOVA SCOTIA

CONTACT US

Juan Marquez
902-445-0265

Director of Referees
ref.services@soccerns.ca

Kate Wigglesworth
902-445-0265

Office Manager
admin@soccerns.ca