Referee Courses and Clinics

Entry Level Referee Certification

If you would like to become a referee you must take either an entry level course (minimum age 14 ears of age on or before March 31st )

The new Entry Level Referee Course focuses on practical training and the application of the Laws of the Game.  Prior to arriving at the course, participants are required to complete a Pre-Course Workbook, thereby giving them a basic knowledge of the Laws before entering the classroom with one of the OSA's qualified instructors.  During the course, participants will engage in interactive, practical-based training sessions, teaching them how to apply the Laws they touched upon in their pre-course work.  At the conclusion of the course, participants will write an exam on the material covered over the duration of the course.  Those who pass the examination will be certified as CSA District Referees (if over the age of 16) or Youth Referees (if under the age of 16).

Please note that only those who have turned 14 years of age on or before March 31st of the current year are eligible to take the Entry Level Referee Course 

OISC Entry level Coaching Certification Courses

Ottawa Internationals SC will be offering the following OSA Entry Level Referee Certification course this spring: Please be advise that priority is being given to players with the OISC and thus the spaces available are given to those participants. Participants who are not club members will be place on a waiting list in case there are vacancies.

If you are interested in taking the course please E-mail us to Admin@ottawasoccer.com. In order to be granted entry to the course we will ask for approval from the VP of Girls or Boys depending on the participant. Once granted approval form the VP we will send you a registration form/payment information.  Please be advice that you will not be added to the list until we have received your application form, payment and approval form the respective VP

The course will be held at Canterbury High School, 900 Canterbury Ave Ottawa , ON K1G 3A7 and at the Canterbury community centre 2185 Arch Street K1G 2H5

Click here for map to Canterbury High School and Click Here for Map Canterbury community centre.

About the clinics:

1. A Pizza lunch will be provided. (one day only)
2. All Referees will be asked to participate, so dress appropriately; No marking indoor shoes, etc.
3. Please also bring:Paper and pen and a soccer ball.
4. Minimum age requirements to attend these clinics are 14 years of age on or before March 31st of the current year

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Club Administrator. 

If you need some additional Referee training? please visit the EODSA Referee page for the latest course schedule.

Thank you.