Get Involved
Match Officials
Join the NMSC referee family and advance your soccer knowledge, enjoyment and involvement in the game! Earn some money while keeping fit and having fun. Our advanced mentorship program will make sure you get the support and education needed to make your referee experience an enjoyable one.
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Join the Team
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Already Certified?
If you have already completed a referee course or are new to the club and interested in refereeing at NMSC, please contact our Head Referee directly.
Head Referee
Steve Senderovich
referee@nmsc.net
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New to Officiating?
If you are new to match officiating and want to get your certification, visit the Ontario Soccer match official courses page to get started.
Also Available
Referee Application Form
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Pathway
Officials Development
The Match Officials Development Pathway is similar to the Player Development Pathway. The majority of new Match Officials, and Match Officials at the Club Level, are Grades 1, 2 and 4. Currently Grade 3 is unused and will be utilized at a later date.
Club Pool
Grades 1 · 2 · 4
Club and District level matches. Entry point for new officials.
District Pool
Grades 5 · 6 · 7 · 8
OPDL & Provincial Appointments and Projects level.
Regional / Prov Pool
Grades 9 · 10
U17, Reserve, League1 Ontario and National appointments.
Top Level
CPL · FIFA
Professional Leagues, Semi-Professional, National University and College.
View Officials Development Pathway
View Officials Pathway (LTOD)
Downloads
Match Official Resources
Cast Policy
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Lightning Policy
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Inclement Weather / Game Cancellation Policy
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Yellow Card – Caution Summary Form
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Red Card – Dismissal Form
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Special Incident Report Form
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Ref Summary Sheet
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