Referees of all classifications must comply with the BC Soccer regulations relating to referees and the code of ethics. These regulations comply with the Canadian Soccer Association’s “Regulations for the Registration and Control of Referees”, which are upheld by the British Columbia Soccer Referee Development Committee and Referee Department Staff. Dear BC Soccer Officials,   On behalf of BC Soccer, I would like to congratulate and thank you for your ongoing efforts to develop and expand your knowledge and skills in refereeing.  The documents available for download below outline BC Soccer's Referee Rules and Regulations as they integrate with the Canadian Soccer Association’s “Regulations for the Registration and Control of Referees”.  Our association is in full compliance with our national governing body. Ultimately our goal is to promote continued growth for all member referees in every region of British Columbia.   In order to achieve this goal we must ensure all partners within our province are working in collective harmony.    Again, many thanks and we, as an association, look forward to continuing our working relationships and implementing a shared vision to promote our game and the referees within it.    Sincerely,      Jose Branco                                                                       Referee Development Coordinator                                  BC Soccer                            All referees should share and work towards the BC Soccer's vision, values and competencies.   Our shared aim is to use the power of soccer to build a better future.   As referees:   Our values should be responsive to the needs of soccer. We should be confident in our approach to show courage in our actions. We should be open to new ideas and be receptive of other views. Our work should be inclusive, encouraging everyone to enjoy and love our great game. Everyone must be accountable to those they work with and to soccer and the community at large. We should be challenging in our work.  We should be passionate for the game and pass on this passion, encouraging others to develop a life-long love of the game. Our shared competencies are those of leadership, taking responsibility and showing direction. Our shared competencies are those of leadership and using change to help us meet our vision We should be able to communicate and influence those around us, taking ownership of the game.  We should also demonstrate achievement and our way and contribution to the game We should be innovative in our approach to this important role.  BC Soccer Referee Rules & Regulations Document Link Summary Document CLICK HERE Complete Document CLICK HERE