Referees
Becoming a KYSA Soccer Referee
Thank you for inquiring about becoming a KYSA Registered Soccer Referee.
Whether you are an experienced referee new to British Columbia or if you are new to the discipline of refereeing BC Soccer has a clinic and a pathway for you.
The minimum age to become a referee is 12 years old (small sided) and 14 years old (11-a-side). Please visit BC Soccer to learn more about the various certifications at https://bcsoccer.net/referee-clinics
Where to start...
Small Sided Referee Certification (less than 11-a-side)
- Small-sided includes U6 - U10 and you will referee Killarney teams on their home fields in our neighborhood
- You must be 12 and older
- The first step is to enroll and complete a Small Sided Referee Clinic
- Killarney occassionally runs clinics and posts upcoming sessions on our news page
- You can also visit BC Soccer at https://www.refcentre.com/bc/ to find a clinic
Entry Level Referee Certification (11-sided soccer)
- If you are 14 years of age or older you can referee 11-a-side soccer is to enroll and complete an Entry Level Referee Clinic.
- You must be 14 or older
- You must complete the Entry Level Referee certification
- Visit BC Soccer at https://www.refcentre.com/bc/ to find a clinic
Already have your certifcations? Become part of the Killarney Referee Pool by registering at KYSA Registrations
- Log in or create an account
- Select "Official Registration" from the dashboard and follow the instructions
- learn more by contacting referee@kysa.ca
If you are new to British Columbia and have recent referee experience elsewhere please the BC Soccer Referee Development Coordinator at josebranco@bcsoccer.net
