Carol Anne Chénard (born 17 February 1977) is a Canadian soccer referee and VAR. She officiated at two FIFA Women's World Cups and two Olympic Gamess.
Personal life
Chénard was born in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, and grew up in Ottawa. She studied microbiology and immunology at McGill University, receiving her Bachelor of Science in 2001 and PhD in 2007.
Career
She has been described as "one of Canada’s most experienced female referees".
On October 13, 2020, she announced her national and international retirement. She later returned as a video match official in 2021 and remained on the FIFA panel until 2023.
Honors
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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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FIFA List, Referee, 2006–2020 FIFA Panel, Video Match Official, 2021-2023 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 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 2025 MLS Cup, VAR
Notes Note 1. Withdrew shortly before the competition following a diagnosis of breast cancer.
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