HEADWARE AND JEWELLERY

These guidelines apply to all age groups, house and divisional: Religious headwear may be worn at games, however, all jewelry must be removed (this applies to referees' as well). The only time that there is an exception is for MedicAlert and religious bracelets. In these cases both must be totally covered by tape so as not to cause injury to the player or anyone else (2.5 cm either side).

If necklaces are worn for religious purposes they must be taped so that they do not come out from underneath the player's jersey.
All piercings must be removed.

Marc Bowley VYSA Referee-in-Chief September 2009

RESPECT OUR REFEREES
 

Check out this video 'Can we have a referee?' from the FA Respect our Referee Campaign, and look for new initiatives in 2009 from the DSA to support our referees.

QUICK LINKS FOR REFS

For schedules, visit the schedules page.

For rules, visit our house rules for refs page.

For field status visit our field status page.

SCHOOL CREDIT

Registered BC Soccer Referees can obtain school credit for officiating sanctioned matches under the below criteria.

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- Successfully passed BC Soccer Entry Level Referee Clinic
- Letter from the Local Soccer Association outlining involvement, including a minimum of practical officiating experience of no less than 50 hours.

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- Attend a BC Soccer Referee Refresher Clinic and re-registered with the BC Soccer for a second "season" of refereeing.
- Letter from the Local Soccer Association outlining involvement, including a minimum of practical officiating experience of no less than 50 hours.

The referee must have a record that is signed by the appropriate Soccer Association. These can then be passed on to the student's guidance counselor at their school.