REFEREES
Referees at Peninsula FC
Become a referee, build confidence, and support your club. Follow the four simple steps below.
How to Become a Referee (4 Steps)
Step 1. Register for a BC Soccer Referee Clinic
All referees must complete a BC Soccer Referee Clinic:
- 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 & Apply
- Go to PowerUp
- Login or Sign Up
- Select Volunteer Now → Game Official Application
- Complete and submit the application
Households with minors
Each referee must have their own account with a unique email address. Minors cannot create their own accounts, so a guardian must add them:
- 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
- Return to Volunteer Now! and apply under the child’s profile for the correct season
Step 3. Approval & Criminal Record Check (CRC)
- Email the Referee Coordinator at referee@peninsulasoccer.ca once your application is ready
- Download the PowerUp app to accept/decline assignments, submit reports, and receive updates
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.
Returning Referees
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
After every game (as referee or assistant referee):
- Submit a game report in your PowerUp profile → Game Results tab
- Mini & Super 8: scores not recorded, but details still required
- U11–U18: full results required
- Submit a report on the LISA website for Super 8 and Full Field matches
Note: Referees are only paid for games where a report has been submitted.
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:
- Referee 5+ games in the year you certify
- 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 |