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:
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 $35 will be recouped from the final pay cycle). Junior Officials would be compensated approximately $35 per completed shift.
Applications should be submitted by email by 6pm on August 9, 2026.
Mark the subject line as Junior Official Application and send to: executivedirector@cdmfa.ca
