All new referees must complete 3 essential steps to be approved by the MSA. New referees must be 14 years of age by March 31st of each year.
Step 1) Complete the 7-hour online education modules administered by Canada Soccer, available for $30 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. When clinic registrations become available, you could be required to submit this certificate as part of the registration process.
Step 2) In the days following the completion of the online training, you will be sent an email to register for the in-person component of new referee education, this time administered by the MSA. This is a one-time, continuous 8-hour clinic and costs $40.
*If you have completed the online training and haven't received an email detailing your next steps, please email dtruong@manitobasoccer.ca*
Step 3) You will be provided with instructions to register for a fitness test. ALL REFEREES AGED 14 OR OLDER on March 31st 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.
For returning referees, there are 2 required steps for reapproval.
Step 1) Complete and pass the fitness test associated with your classification. This is an annual requirement for ALL referees aged 14 or older on March 31st.
*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.
FOR 2025/26: We are currently finalizing the logistics for the 2025/26 refresher clinics. You will receive an email to register soon.