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)
- Uniforms can be purchased from several suppliers, including:
- 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
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Badges are supplied following completion of the small-sided or entry level courses but extra can be ordered from Ontario Soccer
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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
- If you require payment to be sent to a different address, please email our Manager of Match Officials, Angie at matchofficials@bramsunited.ca
- 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: