REFEREES

How to Become a Referee in 4 easy steps:

Step 1. Register for a BC Soccer Referee Clinic

All referees must complete a BC Soccer Referee Clinic via the BC Soccer Referee website page (click on the link below):

BC SOCCER Referee Website

Small-Sided Referee Clinic (Mini & Super 8) – Age 12+ (1-hour online exam + 7-hour in-person session)
Entry Level Referee Clinic (Full Field) – Age 14+ (17 online modules + 1-hour online exam + 6-hour in-person session)

Step 2. Create Your PowerUp Profile & Submit a Referee Volunteer Application

Once you have completed your referee clinic (both the online and in-person sessions) your next step is to create a profile in PowerUp

Go to PowerUp
Login or Sign Up

*Each referee must have their own account with a unique email address. If the referee is a minor (under 18yrs of age) they cannot create their own accounts, so their guardian must add them buy following the steps below:

Log in to your PowerUp MemberZone account
Go to Profile → Add a Family Member and complete the entry
Go to Profile → Edit a Player and add a unique email address for the minor

Once you have a profile created in PowerUp you need to apply as a game official in PowerUp

On the home page Select Volunteer Now! → Game Official Application
Complete and submit the application
Email the Referee Coordinator at referee@peninsulasoccer.ca and let them know you have applied in PowerUp – so they can go in and approve your application
If you have a cell phone – it is recommended that you download the PowerUp app on your phone. This will allow you to accept/decline assignments and submit reports

Step 3. Submit a Criminal Record Check (CRC)

only applicable for adults (not minors)

Criminal Record Check (CRC)

Required by law for anyone volunteering with children or vulnerable adults:

Need a new CRC? Email crc@peninsulasoccer.ca
Have a valid CRC from another organisation? You may share it with Peninsula FC
Not sure? Email crc@peninsulasoccer.ca and we’ll guide you

Step 4. Get Your Referee Gear

You will need: referee shirt, shorts, socks, whistle, assistant referee flags, yellow/red cards, wristwatch, and a coin. Can’t referee without these items.

Once you have completed all four steps…then you will be ready to referee.

Returning Referees

If you are a returning referee – you will need to take a refresher clinic offered by BC Soccer
Once you complete your refresher clinic – complete Step 2 and Step 3 each season to remain active in our PowerUp system.

Officiating a Game

Assignments are based on certification level and age
Assignments will be sent to your email (from your PowerUp profile) and through the PowerUp app
Please confirm or decline assignments promptly
Update your availability in PowerUp under the Schedule tab
Field maps are available on the PFC Field Locations page

Submitting Game Reports

You must submit a game report after every game you do – as either a lead referee or assistant referee:

Submit a game report in your PowerUp profile → Game Results tab. (or through the PowerUp app on your phone). Submitting the report confirms that you have completed the assignment. You will only get paid for games that you have submitted a report for in PowerUp
If you refereed a u11 – u18 game – you also need to submit a game report on the LISA website

Payment & Reimbursements

Payments by e-transfer 3 times per year:
- Sept–Oct (paid in Nov)
- Nov–Dec (paid in Dec)
- Jan–Mar (paid in Mar)
Clinic cost reimbursement:
- The club will reimburse you the cost of the referee clinic fees if referee 5+ games in the year you certify.
- After your 5th game – you can submit your clinic receipt to treasurer@peninsulasoccer.ca

Need Help?

Referee Coordinator: referee@peninsulasoccer.ca
CRC enquiries: crc@peninsulasoccer.ca

Peninsula FC Referee Pay Scale

2025/2026 RATES	u8	u10	u11	u12	u13	u14	u15	u16	u17	u18	ADULT
REF	$20	$20	$35	$40	$45	$50	$55	$60	$65	$70	n/a
A/R						$25	$25	$25	$30	$30	$30

*A/R's will only be assigned to youth "T3" cup games