Referee Clinics
Referee Progam at Bays United FC
The purpose of the Referee Program is to provide the opportunity for young individuals to experience the challenges of being a game official, and to help promote the game of soccer.
It should be noted there are only a fixed number of spots available to interested individuals in any given year.
Players entering their U14 or U15 year are given the chance to enter the referee program and take the course to become Small-Sided Game Referees. Players from older age groups will be considered if there are spots available.
Ideally all teams at the U14 and U15 level should have players who are selected to become part of the referee program. It doesn’t matter if players are gold, silver, or bronze, skill at soccer is not important. The only thing that is important is attitude.
New referees are accepted into the program based on the following criteria:
- an interest in soccer
- can take on a challenge and like to run
- a willingness to learn
- have a commitment to be part of the referee team at Bays United FC
While there is a chance to make some money, that should not be the main motivation to become a soccer referee.
The Application
Please take the time to provide some information and answer the following questions.
- Name, address, email, phone #
- Team information from last year: division, level, team name, coach's name
- Team information for the new year (if you know) : division, level, coach’s name;
- Why do you wish to become a soccer referee?
- What do you think is the most important thing you will learn as a soccer referee?
Individuals selected to the referee program will be notified in late August before the soccer season begins. To be considered for selection, applications need to be submitted by the beginning of August. Your application should be sent to:
referees@baysunited.ca
If you do not have email then a letter with your application can be sent to :
Brian Burger
2225 Greenlands Road,
Victoria, B.C.
V8N 1T6
DID YOU KNOW...
Registered referees can obtain school credit for officiating.
Students can obtain external credit at school for acting as an official, to qualify, the student must have completed a theory component, passed required exams and completed practical experiences and an evaluation signed by a Provincial Sport Organizations official evaluator. These can then be passed on to the student's guidance counselors at their school.
Theory Requirements
For Official 11 the student must have completed the Class Four (Youth Referee) requirements. For Official 12 the student must have completed the Class Three (Senior Referee) requirements
Practical Requirements
To obtain credit for Official 11 the student requires practical officiating experience of at least 50 hours
To obtain credit for Official 12 the student requires practical officiating experience of at least 100 hours (Cumulative from Official 11)
The official must have a record that is signed by a Provincial Sport Organization designated Official to confirm the number of hours spent on the practical component. For more information contact Bays United Referee Coordinator Referee Coordinator.