NEW REFEREE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
The Canadian Soccer Association under the their new regulations and control of Match Officials have created a new Classification system for referees in Canada. As of January 1st 2009 all Ontario referees will be effected by this new classification system and will be graded accordingly.
The chart attached outlines in graphic
format how each referee will be effected.
CSA Uniform Policy
- All Match Officials must wear plain black shirts and black shorts, and socks must be black
- When there is a clash between the uniform shirt colours with the players
and the referees the first alterative is to be yellow and then red.
- All referees are to wear the CSA badge (starting in 2009) and badge must be worn on the left breast pocket.
- No other competition or association badge may be worn
-No advertising of any nature is permitted on Match Official’s clothing,
except for marked logos (branding).