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Referee Program

If you enjoy being outdoors and soaking up some sunshine and get some exercise, we have a great opportunity for you! High River Minor Soccer is always looking for officials for all age groups. 

We offer Alberta Soccer certified training at no cost to you, a uniform subsidy, and lots of opportunity to officiate games, plus you'll receive a competitive fee per game for refereeing. This is a great opportunity for your teens to get work experience and have some pocket money!

Assistant referees start at 12 years old and head referees start at 14 years old. Adults are always needed to become certified as we need referees for the older age groups and to mentor the younger referees. Without referees we are unable to have soccer games and this is a great way to give back to the community. The courses offered are below:

Mini Referee - An introductory course for people 12 years and older (on or before May 15th), who would like to referee U9 and younger only. As of 2020, all Mini Referee courses will include Assistant Referee training. 

The Mini course covers:

  • Referee duties and responsibilities
  • The Rules of Mini Soccer
  • Onfield practical training
  • Basic Offside for Assistant Referees
  • Assistant Referee Calls and Signals

Students are supplied with  7 v 7 Rules of Mini Soccer, referee badge and whistle.

Entry Level - An introductory course for people 14 years or older (on or before May 15th), who would like to referee U11 8v8, U13 and older 11v11, or act as an assistant referee (linesman) at any level.

The course covers:

  • Referee and Assistant Referee duties and responsibilities
  • The FIFA Laws of the Game (11v11 soccer)
  • U11 8v8 Rules of the Game
  • Onfield practical training

Students are supplied with:

  • FIFA Law Book
  • U11 8v8 Rule Book
  • Referee badge and whistle
  • Yellow and red cards, referee wallet

Refresher - For existing referees (not mini referees), there is a mandatory refresher course prior to the start of the outdoor and indoor seasons.

  • Referees first take an online quiz, and then attend a three hour session, which may include class and/or field time.


Register now on our registration page under the Referee Registration (scroll to the bottom of the drop down until you see Referee Registration).