Carol Anne Chénard (born 17 February 1977) is a Canadian former soccer referee.
| Born | 17 February 1977 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
Chénard was born in a native of Ottawa, Canada.[1] She studied microbiology and immunology at McGill University, receiving her Bachelor of Science in 2001 and PHd in 2007.[2]
Career
She has been described as "one of Canada’s most experienced female referees".[3]
On October 13, 2020, she announced her national and international retirement.[4][5] She later returned as a video match official in 2021.[6]
Honors
Source:[7]
- 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
- FIFA List, Referee, 2006–2020
- FIFA Panel, Video Match Official, 2022–present
- Canada Soccer List, Referee, 2005-2020
- 2004 Jubilee Trophy Final, Assistant Referee
- 2005 Jubilee Trophy Final, Referee
- 2006 USL W-League Final
- 2011 and 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Referee
- 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, Referee
- 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, Referee
- 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship, Referee,
- 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Referee
- 2019 Women's World Cup [Note 1]
- 2022 CONCACAF Women's Championship, VAR
- 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, VAR
- 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, VAR and AVAR
- 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final, Standby VAR
Notes
- Note 1.^ Withdrew shortly before the competition following a diagnosis of breast cancer.[9]