Match Official Guidelines

Match Official Guide

Match Official Checklist

  • Match Officials should always have the following in their bag:
    • Whistle (example: Fox40)
    • Full referee uniform (jersey, shorts, knee length soccer socks, shoes)
    • Referee book (to keep score and note any misconduct)
    • Yellow and red cards
    • Pen or pencil
    • Watch (to keep track of time)
    • Coin
    • Canada Soccer (entry level) or Ontario Soccer (small-sided) badge
      • Badges are supplied following completion of the small-sided or entry level courses but extra can be ordered from Ontario Soccer

 

Brams United Match Official Guidelines and Expectations

Assignments and Availability

  • Availability will be set via PowerUp 
  • Assignments will be done approximately 2-3 weeks in advance
  • Referees are expected to accept game assignments within 48h
    • If you are showing as ‘available’ the expectation is for these games to be accepted and not declined

Pre-Game Expectations

  • Expected arrival time: approximately 20 minutes prior to kickoff
  • Referees should be dressed in proper uniform (jersey, shorts, soccer socks, suitable shoes) and have all required equipment (whistle, book, red/yellow cards, pens etc.)
  • Before each game, do a quick walkthrough of the field to ensure that:
    • Lines are clearly painted
    • Nets are anchored to the ground
    • There are no holes in the mesh
  • Introduce yourself to each coach and collect a game sheet (from either coach)
    • Ensure that the game sheet is signed by BOTH coaches and by yourself
  • Approximately 3-5 mins before kickoff, call in captains for the coin toss
 

Post-Game Expectations

  • Fill out the signed game sheet
  • Complete the game on PowerUp within 48h
    • For all divisions, please enter the real score
    • Enter all cautions or dismissals (including who was involved, the time of game, and write a short report on the incident)
      • Please email Angie to receive the required reports that need to be filled out
    •  Upload a picture of the game sheet using the ‘Upload a Document’ feature on PowerUp
  • You will receive a confirmation email once the score has been submitted on PowerUp

Payment Process

  • Payment will be sent through etransfer to the email used for your PowerUp account
  • Payment will be processed and sent within the first 2 weeks of each month (exact dates may vary)
  • For information on game fees, please read the following: