Carol Anne Chénard

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Carol Anne Chénard (born 17 February 1977) is a Canadian former soccer referee.

Carol Anne Chénard
Born (1977-02-17) 17 February 1977 (age 47)
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Other occupation Microbiologist with Health Canada
Domestic
Years League Role
2019–2020 CPL Referee
2021–2022 MLS Video Match Official
Unknown USL W-League (1995–2015) Referee
International
Years League Role
2005–2020 FIFA listed Referee
2021–present FIFA listed Video Official

Personal life

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Chénard was born in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, and grew up in Ottawa.[1][2] She studied microbiology and immunology at McGill University, receiving her Bachelor of Science in 2001 and PhD in 2007.[3]

Career

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She has been described as "one of Canada’s most experienced female referees".[4]

On October 13, 2020, she announced her national and international retirement.[5][6] She later returned as a video match official in 2021.[7]

Honors

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Source:[8]

  • Quebec Soccer Federation (QSF) Elite Referee, 2004
  • QSF Referee of Excellence, 2005, 2006, 2007
  • Ray Morgan Memorial Award, 2009, 2017
  • International Achievement Award, 2016
  • CONCACAF Female Referee of the Year, 2016

Notable Appointments

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Source:[8][9]

Notes

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Note 1.^ Withdrew shortly before the competition following a diagnosis of breast cancer.[10]

References

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  1. ^ St-Laurent, Sylvain (2020-10-15). "L'heure de la retraite a sonné pour Carol Anne Chénard". Le Droit (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  2. ^ "Carol Anne Chénard". Canada Soccer. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  3. ^ "Carol Anne Chenard setting an example in soccer". equalizersoccer.com.
  4. ^ Douglas, Kayla (2019-06-10). "Carol Anne Chénard supported by fellow soccer refs after cancer diagnosis". ottawacitizen.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  5. ^ "Storied Canada Soccer Referee Carol Anne Chénard retires from Canada Soccer and FIFA List of Referees - Canada Soccer". Canada Soccer. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  6. ^ "Canadian referee Carol Anne Chenard retires from international soccer". www.sportsnet.ca. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  7. ^ Halloran, John D. (2018-06-11). "From competitor to official – women's game to men's – Carol Anne Chenard setting an example in soccer – Equalizer Soccer". Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  8. ^ a b "Profile - Canada Soccer". 2020-01-28. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  9. ^ "Carol Anne Chenard - Professional Referee Organization". Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  10. ^ "'Devastating' cancer diagnosis leaves Canadian ref on World Cup sidelines". CBC. 2019-06-16. Retrieved 2024-01-31.