Etobicoke Football Club is committed to the training and development of soccer referees by providing an environment that allows them to maximize their potential within the profession. The Club offers a multi-tiered program through Ontario Soccer focused on various levels of soccer. These include mini soccer and youth categories. Programs are focused on the recreational game and the development of fundamental skills for controlling the game.

Opportunities also exist for referees to upgrade their skills to officiate at higher competitive levels. Working together with the local district and the OSA, EFC provides a platform from which referees of all ages can progress through the regional and provincial programs available to them.

For inquiries, please email/attention Simone, Head Referee, at [email protected].

Small Sided Game (7v7)

This course is best suited for those who are just getting started in the area of match officiating and want to gain a better understanding and command of the game. Age groups officiated in this bracket are U7 to U10. Those interested in this course must be 12 years of age as of March 31 of the current year, or older. All who complete this course will become an accredited match official with Ontario Soccer and will not have to register again until the following year.

Entry Level Game (9v9 & 11v11)

This course is best suited for those who are interested in officiating the game on a larger scale and have a general understand of the laws of the game. Age groups officiated in this bracket are U11 and older. Those interested must be 14 year of age as of March 31 of the current year, or older. All who complete this course will become an accredited match official with Ontario Soccer and will not have to register again until the following year.