BECOME A FLAG OFFICIAL
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Flag officials are not to use the Football Canada Officials portal currently unless using a link provided to you from our website or email. All flag training on the Football Canada site is undergoing updates due to the adoption of IFAF rules rather than the previous Football Canada rules.
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.
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
The training below is required only once
and are not annual requirements.
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!
STEP #1
Go to officials.footballcanada.com to create your training account. Select Manitoba Flag Officials as your association
STEP #2
Register for the current Football Manitoba flag season.
Use the following link to register receive training during the current Football Manitoba season
STEP #3
Complete the “LEVEL 1 eLEARNING MODULE” for Flag
Registered flag officials may email technical@footballmanitoba.com
to obtain a voucher which will allow you to
complete the eLearning for free
RURAL W FLAG LEAGUE
Rural officials must contact
mbruneau@bluebombers.com
to obtain a voucher
STEP #4
Register and attend a “LEVEL 1 CLINIC”
LINK: https://officials.footballcanada.com/clinics.php
STEP #5
Take the “LEVEL ONE EXAM”
Two attempts are permitted. Failing does not exclude
you from moving forward with training or officiating, but
does 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 game availability in TeamLinkt
Follow the instructions found under
OFFICIALS – SETTING AVAILABILITY on the website
STEP #7
Accept/Decline game “Game Assignments”
You will receive emails with assignments or you can check the Manitoba Officials portal. New officials will normally be assigned at least two (paid) games for On-Field Training.
