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