Documents / Important Links

Laws of the Game & Local Regulations

• IFAB Laws of the Game (Web App)

• IFAB 2022-23 Laws of the Game (PDF)

• Download the IFAB LOTG APP

• IFAB Circulars & Other Documentation (Website)

• FIFA Futsal 2023-24 Laws of the Game

• Alberta Soccer Referee Resources

  • includes Alberta Soccer forms, provincial-wide policies and reference documents

• ArbiterSports Forms

  • Includes local Calgary league regulations, and local referee policies and procedures

Writing Misconduct Reports

• Misconduct Report Writing Guide (PDF) (COMING SOON)

  • Example Report (2nd Yellow)

  • Example Report (Boarding)

  • Example Report (DOGSO)

  • Example Report (OIAL)

  • Example Report (Spectator)

  • Example Report (VC)

Supplemental Resources for Referees

• Dealing with Mass Confrontation (Football Federation Victoria)

• What to Look For - Tactical Fouls (Professional Referee Organization)

• Applying Advantage (Web Article 1)

• Applying Advantage (Web Article 2)

• Assistant Referee Signalling (YouTube Video)

• Becoming a Successful Soccer Referee (Web Article)

• FIFA Approved Fitness Tests (PDF)

• Soccer Glossary Terms (Thanks Oliver!)

Association Links

• FIFA

• Canada Soccer

• CONCACAF Center of Refereeing Excellence (Youtube Channel)

• Professional Referee Organization (PRO)

• Alberta Soccer Association

  • Alberta Soccer Referee Development Committee Facebook Page

• Calgary United Soccer Association (CUSA)

• Calgary Women's Soccer Association (CWSA)

• Calgary Minor Soccer Association (CMSA)

Question and Answer Boards

• Ask a Soccer Referee

• Ask the Ref

• CDSRA - Ask the Ref