BECOME A FLAG OFFICIAL
FLAG FOOTBALL continues to be one of the fastest growing sports in North America and around the world! This means that as the sport grows in popularity the greater the need for more and more officials. Becoming a referee is not only a great way to make money, it helps you stay active and provides a valuable service and mentorship to younger players enjoying all the benefits and fun of flag football!
Flag Officials are paid on a per game basis and can referee 2 one-hour games every evening(Spring season) or up to an entire day (up to 3 games per day during the Winter indoor season). With Spring Flag games scheduled 4 nights per week, our referees can earn several hundred dollars over the 6 or 7 week season.
- You can start officiating at the age of 13 (turning 14 in the current year) however only officiating games for the younger age divisions.
- We provide training for new referees, as well as refresher clinics for returning referees. Dates and times are announced ahead of each season start.
- Every referee is required to register online and obtain their Football Manitoba/Football Canada Membership which also includes insurance. This paid by the League you are registering with.
- Referees are required to have their own Officials jersey. These are available through the Football Manitoba office.
- Referees will receive all game assignments through our TeamLinkt Officials’ platform.
- Earnings for officiating are normally paid out at the end of each season (sometimes at the mid-way point and end of each season). There are currently no deductions from your pay unless you have a balance owing. i.e. your jersey purchase.
TRAINING STEPS FOR NEW OFFICIALS
Football Manitoba provides all training for all flag officials before the start of each season. New delivery methods for flag training are now available and you can get started on your own time right now!
Follow these steps to get started as a Non-Contact (Flag) Official!
CLICK TO VIEW – Navigating the Football Canada Official’s Portal
For more information on becoming an official please email: technical@footballmanitoba.com
STEP #1
Create your “TRAINING ACCOUNT”
Go to officials.footballcanada.com and register for an account
Select Manitoba Flag Officials as your association
STEP #2
Complete the “LEVEL 1 e-LEARNING MODULE”
Email technical@footballmanitoba.com to obtain a voucher code
to allow you to take the e-Learning for free.
STEP #3
Register and attend a “LEVEL 1 CLINIC”
These are instructor-led, in-person clinics.
STEP #4
REGISTER AS A FLAG OFFICIAL WITH FOOTBALL MANITOBA
Use the registration link on the front page to register for the current season
STEP #5
Take the “LEVEL ONE EXAM”
Two attempts are permitted. Failing does not exclude you from moving forward with training or assignments, however it will indicate that additional training may be required.
You may use the Football Canada Flag Rule book when taking the exam.
This can be found Under OFFICIALS – OFFICIAL RESOURCES on the website.
STEP #6
Set your “AVAILABILITY” in TeamLinkt
Follow the instructions found under OFFICIALS – SETTING AVAILABILITY on the website
STEP #7
Accept your game “ASSIGNMENTS”
You will receive emails with assignments or you can check the
Flag Manitoba Officials Portal. New officials will be assigned
at least two games will be assigned for On-Field Training.
