Guildford athletic club referees
Everything referees need in one place: from training to game day and payments.
Building Confidence. Promoting Fair Play.
Referees play a vital role in every match. Guildford Athletic Club works closely with BC Soccer to train, support, and recognize our match officials at all levels. Whether you're just starting out or renewing your registration, all your resources are here on this page.
Become a Referee
Complete your Small-Sided Referee Course through BC Soccer. View Courses
Submit your Criminal Record Check (CRC) to BC Soccer:
Option 1: Bring the CRC form to your local RCMP station.
Option 2: Email crc@bcsoccer.net to complete online via MyBackCheck.
Once complete, email your results to crc@bcsoccer.net.
Review the Guide to Renewing Small-Sided Annual Registration.
All BC Soccer directors and every volunteer or employee of BC Soccer or an affiliated BC Soccer organization aged 19 years or older must have completed a Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Check on file in accordance with BC Soccer’s Criminal Record Check Policy.
All GAC referees must comply with BC Soccer Rules & Regulations, including Rule 14 regarding Refereeing standards and conduct.
Game Day Guidelines
Dress Code & Equipment
Jersey tucked in; socks over calf; yellow jersey preferred.
Uniforms at Soccer Plus, Surrey Central Mall.
Flags, cards, wallets, and whistles available from JB.
Arrival & Conduct
Arrive 15–30 minutes before kickoff.
Use the whistle once to start, twice to stop, three times to end.
No ball play while officiating; stop moving before signals.
Assistant Referees
Stay in line with the second-last defender, not ahead or behind.
Follow the ball to the goal line when it passes the defender line.
Bring all required gear: flags, whistle, cards, data wallet.
Check nets before kickoff and report issues to the CR and home coach.
Sprint to the center referee after each half’s final whistle.
Keep the flag in the hand nearest the CR and maintain eye contact on stoppages.
Stop, look, and after two seconds raise the flag for fouls or offsides.
Center Referees
Conduct a pre-game chat with ARs to set expectations.
Stay wide and cross the center only when necessary and quickly.
Maintain strong posture, head up, shoulders back—without arrogance.
Make eye contact with ARs at stoppages and support their calls.
Ensure player discipline reports are clear and concise.
After red cards, document incidents thoroughly and text JB immediately if serious.
Single Officials
Verify team lists and ensure jersey numbers match players’ names.
Provide flags to managers; coordinate if both are on one sideline.
Confirm 9v9 teams on restraining line usage before the match.
Check nets for holes or gaps before kickoff.
Instruct club ARs to signal only when the ball is fully out of play.
Maintain fairness and manage the match flow confidently and calmly.
⚡ Lightning Safety (CRITICAL)
- If less than 30 seconds between thunder & lightning: STOP play immediately and clear the field - Wait 30 minutes after the last occurrence before restarting
Referee Resources
Want to advance your refereeing career?
BC Soccer offers clear pathways for officials to develop from grassroots to elite levels.
- Small-Sided Referee (Age 12+) - U8 to U12 games
- Entry Level Referee (Age 14+)
- Full-field soccer - Regional & Provincial levels
- Advanced development
Learn more: BC Soccer Referee Pathway → BC Soccer Referee Pathway
Need Help or Have Questions?
Contact JB - GAC Referee Coordinator
📧 refereecoordinator@guildfordac.com
📱604-897-7898
📱 Text JB immediately after any match with serious incidents
Guildford Athletic Club acknowledges with respect that the land on which we play, learn, and grow is the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo), and Kwantlen First Nations, and other Coast Salish Peoples.
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