CDMFA JR FOOTBALL OFFICIALS

CDMFA Junior Officials Program

The Junior Officials Program was created to encourage young fans of the game an opportunity to learn another aspect of the game of football.  It is the goal of the Program to develop an interest in the continued participation in the game in a different manner than playing.  The CDMFA supports diversity in sport and encourages members of both genders to participate.

This program is open to youth ages 14-17 years, actively enrolled in school with an interest or a background in the games of flag or tackle football. (In some instances, 13-year-olds may apply, acceptance will be based on program subscription and participant’s availability at the named game locations.)  Should the Program be oversubscribed, preference will be given to CDMFA alumni or those with a CDMFA affiliation. 

Once accepted, participants will need to successfully complete scheduled training before being scheduled for any shifts as a Junior Official. The successful applicant will need the following:

• Reasonably good physical fitness; able to run to keep up to the action of the play.
• A willingness to learn and work with others as part of a team.
• Be able to arrange for their own transportation to attend as assigned at Edmonton area Football Hubs (as stated on the application: Fort Saskatchewan, Beaumont, or Spruce Grove).
• If applying for shifts with the High School Sideline Crew, participants must be flexible on the days of their shifts and able to arrange for transportation around the greater Edmonton area.
• Black pants or shorts and appropriate footwear (runners or cleats).

Upon completion of the training, participants would receive a referee whistle and a CDMFA Junior Official’s Jersey, custom ordered for each participant (the approximate cost of $40 will be recouped from the final pay cycle). Junior Officials would be compensated approximately $20-$25 per completed shift.

Applications should be submitted by email by 6pm on August 12, 2024.

Mark the subject line as Junior Official Application and send to: cdmfaprograms@gmail.com

Application Form