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Welcome to the Canadian Indoor Soccer Association's Referee Education and Development Program. Administered in conjuction with the United States Indoor Soccer Association, this Program is dedicated to the development of indoor soccer referees at all competitive levels of the game!

IF YOU ARE:

• Interested in becoming a certified indoor soccer referee
• Eager to improve your skills for assignments to higher levels of competition
• A facility, league, tournament or other organization interested in improving your games' officiating
• Looking to fortify your independent contractor status
• Planning to hold CISA sanctioned competitions

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU!!

Administered by a certified, experienced, and professional staff of indoor soccer referees, CISA's Referee Program is the only Program in the world that offers the specialized education and training necessary for indoor soccer referees to receive a nationally recognized credential for local youth and amateur, regional and national tournament, and professional competition.

First-time referee Certification is $60 and re-certification fees start at $45.  Upgrades may be annually requested, subject to CISA's official guidelines and each local instructor.  Badge candidates must attend live clinics conducted by a CISA instructor or, in rare instances and in regions without an instructor, home study may be available by written request for the Referee badge, only.  See the chart below for annual Re-Certification requirements.

Included with Certification

1. Admission to One (1) Referee Training Clinic
2. USIndoor's "Official Rules of Indoor Soccer", if applicable
3. CISA Referee Badge (velcro patch)
4. Referee's E-Mail "Hotline" (to address everyday questions and needs)
5. Membership in CISA
6. Subscription to GOAL Online, including referee news & tips
7. Access to TheCrease, CISA's exclusive Indoor Soccer Referees' Forum
8. Insurance (active referees only): $1,000,000 General Liability (no deductible); $25,000 Supplemental Medical ($500 deductible). For details, see Certificate of Insurance.

For additional information about CISA's Referee Program, e-mail ref@canadaindoor.com, including your full name, date of birth, years of indoor experience (if any) and description, address, telephone number, and fax.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS PROGRAM - YOUR PROGRAM - GREAT!
 

Annual Re-Certification & Upgrade Requirements