Referees have an obligation to ensure that they are in first class physical and mental condition prior to, and during, the playing season.
 
Requirements
1. FIFA, National and Nominated National referees shall meet the requirements of The Canadian Soccer Association (CSA).

2. FIFA Assistant Referees shall meet the requirements of the CSA.
 
3. Class 1 and Class 2 Referees shall meet their respective fitness test requirements of The Ontario Soccer Association (OSA).

4. Class 2 referees seeking upgrading to Class 1 shall meet the fitness test requirements of a Class 1 Referee.

5. Class 3 referees seeking upgrading to Class 2 shall meet the fitness test requirements of a Class 2 Referee.

6. Referees at other classifications will be required to attend an annual refresher workshop which will include a fitness component.

7. Referees who fail to pass the fitness test appropriate for their classification, within the specified time period each year, shall be subject to downgrading.

The Fitness Test for all referees is:

                                                 Class 1             Class 2
a) 12 minute run                     2,700 metres       2,200 metres
b) 50 metre sprint                    7.5 seconds        8.5 seconds
c) 200 metre sprint                32.0 seconds      37.0 seconds
d) 50 metre sprint                    7.5 seconds        8.5 seconds
e) 200 metre sprint                32.0 seconds      37.0 seconds

(The style of running is optional - walking is prohibited.)

The test is to be performed in the order listed above. Each participant should have an appropriate warm up period prior to starting the test.

It is recommended that there be a rest period of 15 minutes before the twelve minute run. Time allowed for completion of the test is two hours.
 
8. The organizing of fitness tests is the responsibility of The Ontario Soccer Association, but may be delegated to a designee of the District Association such as the District Referee Coordinator (DRC) of the District in which the referee is registered.

9. A referee for whom fitness testing is mandatory and who is unable to complete the fitness test by the date stipulated, for whatever reason, shall be ineligible to officiate any game under the jurisdiction of The Ontario Soccer Association until she/he has passed the respective fitness test. The date(s) by which all tests must be completed will be published in advance to enable referees to suitably prepare themselves.

FIFA Referees and FIFA Assistant Referees, National Referees and Nominated National Referees shall have their fitness tests supervised by a National Instructor or a National Assessor. All other referees shall have their fitness test supervised by a designee appointed by the OSA Referee Development Committee.

10. From time to time, The Ontario Soccer Association may require a referee to attend and pass additional fitness tests for special competitions as deemed necessary.

11. Medical Certificates. If a referee is unable to participate in the fitness test(s) by virtue of illness or injury, a medical certificate signed by the referee`s physician shall be submitted to The Ontario Soccer Association in support of such a claim. Referees suffering from prolonged injury or illness shall submit additional medical certificates in support of their medical condition. In such cases, the Referee Development Committee shall review each case on its merits and make such recommendations as deemed appropriate.