Referee Resources
Interested in becoming a Referee or Game Leader, please reach out to Les Anning, Director of Officials at officials@innisfilsoccer.ca
GAME LEADERS:
Game leading was an innovation by Ontario Soccer and Canada Soccer several years ago, intended to bridge the gap between coaching and refereeing. Young players, particularly U6, U7, and U8 players, benefit from neither rigid coaching nor rigid refereeing; they require an individual who can both guide them on their development journey as players, but also teach them the laws of the game in an age-appropriate manner. The Game Leader seamlessly does both! It promotes the idea that coaches and referees are not “on opposite sides” (as has so often been suggested), but rather play on the same team – trying to create the best possible developmental environment for players.
To complete GAME LEADER CERTIFICATION, there is a 35-minute Ontario Soccer Game Leading course (online). Game leaders are supported by program leadership (Club Head Referee & Coach).
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GAME LEADERS
OS GAME LEADER GUIDELINES BOOKLET
SMALL-SIDED (Mini) REFEREE:
You will referee U9 and U10 games only. You must be at least 12 years of age by March 31, 2026. You must register and complete the Small Sided Referee course hosted by Ontario Soccer before you will be allowed to referee at Innisfil SC. CLASSES WILL BE ONLINE WITH A PRACTICAL IN-PERSON SESSION.
ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE:
You can referee U9 and older games. You must be at least 14 years of age by March 31, 2026. You must register and complete either the Entry Level Referee course hosted by Ontario Soccer before you will be allowed to referee at Innisfil SC.
CLASSES WILL BE ONLINE WITH A PRACTICAL IN-PERSON SESSION.
Potential students CLICK HERE for information on becoming a Match Official and how to register for the 2026 Clinics.
