The intake window for the 2027/28 season runs from February - April, 2027. Complete the course and submit your certificate from step 1 below before attending an in-person Entry Level Referee Clinic.
All new referees must complete 3 essential steps to be approved by the MSA. New referees must be 14 years of age before they can start refereeing.
Step 1) Complete the 7-hour online education modules administered by Canada Soccer, available for $40 here: Canada Soccer Shopify Store
Go to the "Referee Education" tab, and select the "Referee Course - Entry-Level" in your desired language. Once paid, you will receive a SmarterU access key which will allow you to register with SmarterU and take the course.
*modules can be completed one at a time; you do not need a 7-hour window to complete it.
*Please be sure to save your PDF certificate provided upon completing the online course. Before registering for a clinic, you will be required to submit this certificate as part of the registration process.
Step 2) If there are any confirmed in-person clinic dates, those who submit their online course certificates will be directed to register for step 2 of the certification process. This is a one-time, continuous 8-hour clinic administered by the MSA and costs $40. If there are no clinic dates confirmed, you will be directed to register for the referee clinic waitlist.
*submit your certificate to dtruong@manitobasoccer.ca*
Step 3) You will be provided with instructions to register for a fitness test. All referees must run a fitness test according to their classification before being approved.
Step 4) Once you complete these 3 requirements, you will be approved for the upcoming season! All that is left is to complete the annual registration.
If you have any questions, contact Damian at dtruong@manitobasoccer.ca
For returning referees, there are 2 required steps for reapproval.
Step 1) Complete and pass the fitness test associated with your classification.
*Returning referees receive instructions to register for their fitness test via email
Step 2) Annually attend a two-part "refresher clinic":
The first part consists of a one-hour Zoom session that covers updates to the laws of the game and the administrative components you will have to navigate in RAMP.
The second part consists of a two-hour in-person practical component, where you will review the essentials of refereeing.