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RUFC will be hosting two referee courses in August (August 16 & 17):
Small-Sided (must turn 12 years of age by December 31, 2025)
Entry-Level (must turn 14 years of age by December 31, 2025)
Please complete the form in the link below to express your interest in taking one of these courses and Emad will follow-up with you directly.
https://forms.gle/w4tLN2Zb8bNbWy587
Any questions about the information in this email or about refereeing with RUFC need to go to Emad at referees@rufc.ca
Referees are an important part of Richmond United FC, and as such we provide Richmond youth with ongoing instruction, certification, and employment if they choose to take on that journey.
Anyone wishing to referee with RUFC must be currently registered through BC Soccer to receive assignments:
All new referees are only able to register if they have attended and passed a Small-Sided or Entry Level Referee Clinic.
Any returning referees are only to be re-registered if they have attended an annual Referee Refresher Clinic.
Entry Level (subject to change)
· 17 self-guided online modules on BC Soccer’s Ref Centre
· One 1-hour online exam
· One 6 hour in-person session, organized as follows - 2.5 hour in-class, 3.5 hour on-field
Small-Sided
· One 1-hour online exam
· One 7-hour in-person session, organized as follows - 2-hour class session, 2.5-hour field session, 2-hour class session
Interested in refereeing at RUFC? CLICK HERE to let us know!
The RUFC Referee Program is overseen by Emad Ghashghaee, Referee Manager. All current and interested referees are encouraged to reach out to Emad at referees@rufc.ca.
This handbook outlines important expectations regarding assignments and matchday procedures. It is a good idea to have a copy of this document with you at all your matches along with a current copy of the BCSA Small Sided Game rules and the FIFA Laws of the Game.
BCCSL (BCCSL, League Championships, Coastal Cup)
British Columbia Soccer Referees Association (optional membership)