Information 

To referee in Alberta, you must be at least 12 years of age and are required to complete the Junior (Mini) Referee Course. Anyone 14 years of age is required to complete the Entry Level Referee Course. 

Your credentials must be renewed each year, to do this, you must pass the entry exam and register for a Refresher Course. Once you have become a certified referee, you will be registered as an active member in the Alberta Soccer Association website database.

Referee Renewal Registration

Volunteer Refresher Course

The RED program is designed for new referees.  We consider RED to be the “next 16 hours” after your Entry Level course. Content of these monthly sessions focus on areas for development for new officials (i.e. Laws of the Game interpretations, referee mechanics/positioning, foul recognition, etc.). Each session will allow time for questions to help you with specific areas where you need further information or guidance.

If you have any questions or concerns please email RED Program Coordinator Alexander Baryshev at Alexander.Baryshev@cdsra.org

Refresher Courses

To register for a Refresher Course, you will need to register for the season and pass the Indoor questionnaire. You must complete all components to appear on the Eligible List of Indoor Officials.

Please check back for Refresher courses

Conversion Course Dates

Indoor Soccer conversion courses are available for existing 7v7 or 11v11 Referees (excluding Mini Referees). Conversion courses are a one-day course, designed to teach the Rules of Indoor Boarded Soccer as well as provide practical on-field training. Please check at a later time for more Conversion course dates.