Here is a list of equivalencies between the old and the new system:

Old system		New system
International		International
National		National
Level 1		Provincial
Level 2		Regional
Level 3		Disctrict
JR and JC		Juvenile
Soccer at 7		Soccer at 7

In order to level up, certain criteria must be crossed by the referees. Here is a brief summary for each level.

Soccer at 7

• Be at least 14 years old during the year
• Having completed a training course recognized by the Federation of Quebec

Juvenile

• Be at least 14 years old during the year
• Have completed a training course recognized by the Quebec Soccer Federation

District

• Be at least 16 years old
• Have completed a training course recognized by the Quebec Soccer Federation

Regional

• Having completed one year as a District Referee
• Have completed a promotional course recognized by the Quebec Soccer Federation
• Get a minimum score of 80% on the exam
• Pass 3 fitness tests
• Pass 3 evaluations with a minimum score of 80%

Provincial

• Having completed one year as a "Regional" referee
• Have completed a promotional course recognized by the Quebec Soccer Federation
• Get a minimum score of 85% on the exam
• Pass 3 fitness tests
• Pass 3 evaluations with a minimum score of 85%

National

The National nominated arbitrator has two years to pass all these criteria:

• Have completed a national level internship recognized by the ACS
• Get a minimum score of 85% on the exam
• Pass 3 fitness tests

International (FIFA)

• Be recommended by the directors of the National Arbitration Committee
• Have completed at least 2 years as National Referee
• Pass 3 fitness tests
• Complete 3 evaluations with a minimum score of 90% in high-level matches