Welcome, RMSC match officials and future match officials!
It is hoped that this can be your one-stop place for information and resources for anything relating to being a match official. If there is information you can't find, please contact our Head Referee via email rmscheadref@gmail.com and they will do their best to help you out!
Match Officials (Referees and Assistant Referees)
The Renfrew Minor Soccer Club is committed to the training and development of Match Officials by providing a safe environment that allows all officials to progress at their own pace with opportunities to maximize their potential in a challenging and supportive environment.
Career Path
There are two levels of officiating: the Small Sided Game (7v7, 9v9) and the Entry Level Full Field 11v11 game.
Many of our younger referees begin their careers as an official in the Small Sided Game, as it allows them to develop both knowledge of the game and confidence in their abilities.
If you are looking to become a referee for the first time, please reach out to our Head Ref directly. You will receive the details about getting registered for an online course and the on field practical as well.
Participants who wish to referee for the Renfrew Minor Soccer Club, and are a minimum of 14 years of age by March 31st, of the current year, must successfully complete the Entry Level Course from Ontario Soccer.
Participants who wish to referee for the Renfrew Minor Soccer Club, and are a minimum of 12 years of age by March 31st, of the current year, must successfully complete the Small-Sided Level Course from Ontario Soccer.
Uniform
RMSC will provide Match Official's with a black referee shirt, flags, whistle, and book with cards. If you need appropriate black shorts we will provide these as well.
Reimbursement
Once a RMSC Match Official attends the Mandatory refresher training and completes the pre-determined number of games as per below, RMSC will reimburse any course fees and annual registration fees paid, upon submission of required documentation.
Entry Level must complete 5 games
Small-Sided must complete 3 games
Don't forget to complete your annual registration in order to be eligible to referee this year.
Mandatory Refresher Training
In order to successfully prepare our youth referees, there will be a mandatory refresher training. There will be two (2) dates available and every referee must attend at least one.
When: May 5th (Renfrew) and May 11th (Deep River)
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm (please bring a lunch and snacks)
Where: Exact locations TBA
Registration coming soon
| AGE GROUP | CENTRE REF (CR) | ASSISTANT REF (AR) |
|---|---|---|
| U10 | $30 | N/A |
| U12 | $35 | $23 |
| U13-U14 | $46 | $29 |
| U15-U16 | $48 | $31 |
| U17-U18 | $57 | #34 |
These pay rates are in line with the EODSA and VUSL pay rates.
Amended June 2023
This course allows the referee to CR games in our U10 division and follows the FIFA Laws of the Game. The role of the official is to ensure that the laws of the game are followed in a safe environment.
This course allows the referee to CR or AR U12-U18 games and follows the FIFA Laws of the Game. The role of the official is to ensure that the laws of the game are followed in a safe environment.
This course allows our returning small-sided referees (must have been a small-sided referee in a previous year) to be Assistant Referees for the U12-U18 divisions (the age of the referee will determine which divisions they will be permitted to AR).
Small-Sided Course
Entry Level Course