To referee in Alberta, you must be at least 12 years of age and are required to complete the Mini Referee Course. To register in a Mini Referee Course, you must be 12 years of age on or before May 15, 2025.

Referee courses for 2025 have been completed. The 2026 referee courses will begin in February 2026. 

How to Register

Step 1 - Search for a course

• Go to – www.refcentre.com/alberta
• Enter a range of dates to search from

Step 2 - Select an appropriate course

Step 3 - Complete the profile information

Step 4 - Approval for course and pre-course work

• Course registration will be based on a first come first served basis.
• No further action is required on Refcentre as the online modules and written exam will be done in the classroom portion. 
• Courses are limited to a maximum of 20 registrants.
  • Please ensure that you are available to attend both sessions (class and on field) prior to registering for the entry-level course.
• Please only register for one course as the field session and class session are both on the same day.