To become a soccer referee, you start by taking one of two compulsory courses organized through the Ontario Soccer Association by the HDSA or club, depending on your age.

Mini Soccer Referee Program: For those of age 12 and 13 (as of 31 March) who want to referee Mini Soccer (players from U4 to U10) you must do this course. This is a one day course. The courses are arranged each year across the Province by the clubs and Districts. Mini-Soccer Referees who completed the course last year but are still 13 by 31 March must re-do the course this year.
Here are some of the courses for 2011 in our area (check the OSA web site for more information).

Entry Level Soccer Referee Program: For youths of age 14 (as of 31 March) and up and adults wishing to start refereeing soccer. This is a two day course. This course will permit successful graduates to act as referees and assistant referees within their local club program. The courses are arranged each year across the province by the clubs and districts.
Here are some of the courses for 2011 in our area (check the OSA web site for more information).