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Match Officials


2024 Ontario Soccer Match Official/Referee Clinics and Registration Now Open!

For more information on the Match Official Courses, Dates and Registration, check out our Certification page!

Is your Child, or are you, interested in becoming an accredited Ontario Soccer Match Official?  

Each year, more youth and adults are drawn to refereeing as a hobby or side job during soccer season. Referee clinics are held every spring and typically include both in-class and on-field training components.

This webpage and the subpages in the drop-down menu have been designed to become an ever-growing resource to assist those interested in pursuing officiating, and those who would like to know more about the rules involved with the game of soccer in Ontario.

Hopefully, this creates a new pathway for opportunities in soccer or helps you gain a deeper understanding of the game!


Ontario Soccer offers two Match Official Education courses:

Course Student Age Requirement Game Type Offside
Entry Level 14 as of March 31 of the current year 9 v 9 and 11 v 11 Yes
Small Sided 12 as of March 31 of the current year 5 v 5 and 7 v 7 No

For more information on Refereeing within NFSC or any questions about Refereeing in general, please contact

Jon Turcotte

Phone: 905 327 5914