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Mission Statement
• To undertake all necessary steps and activities to encourage, develop and maintain the highest possible standards of officiating among the Association members
Mission Statement
• To promote all aspects of soccer and soccer refereeing to existing and potential members
• To encourage and support the development of youth referees
Often Asked Questions
• Q: Who can become a Referee– A: Anyone over the age of 12 can become a Level 4
referee
• Q: how do I become a referee?– A: Contact your Local Soccer Club or contact us at
SWSRA to attend a Mini & ELRC
• Q: Is there a cost to me?– Yes. Mini Referee clinic cost $25 and ELRC cost $50.
However, some Local Clubs waive this fee for first time Referees
Questions Continued
• Do I get paid for Refereeing?– Yes. Fees are paid to the referee. Fee ranges
depend on the age group you are refereeing. Usually between $10 to $50 per game
• Is there training/help after I become a referee?– Yes. On going training is available from your
local soccer club or through the SWSRA. We hold monthly training sessions and one on one help is also available
15 Important things to know about OFFICIATING
• Keep players safety number one
• Don’t make excuses• Expect criticism and learn
how to handle it• Never let your signal
convey your emotions• Understand the spirit of
the laws, not just the law• Officiating is seldom seen
as fair
15 Important things to know about OFFICIATING continued
• If you are to blow the whistle, blow it hard
• Understand that you will make mistakes
• Be prepared• Body language will do
you in quicker than a lack of knowledge
• You do not care who wins• Always have a pre-game
meeting
15 Important things to know about OFFICIATING continued
• Do not carry over feelings to the next game
• You referee who you are
• Carry out your responsibilities in a way that brings credibility to you and the officiating profession
Membership Privileges
• Training– Includes Laws, Positioning, and report writing
• Updated Education
• Representation– At all hearings including Disciplinary
• Referee Forum
• Annual Awards & Christmas Banquet
Membership PrivilegesContinued
• In-House Assessors• Referee Fellowship
– Soccer tournaments– Monthly meetings – Golf tourney– Christmas Party– Oktoberfest Security
• Annual AGM• Referee “Tossing Coin”
Proudly Affiliated With
SWSRA Executives 2010
• President: Jim Bainbridge– Phone: 519-574-8442– E-mail: [email protected]
• Secretary: Laszlo Sarkany– Phone: 519-578-3046 cell: 519-504-5201– E-mail: [email protected]
• Dir. Education / Spec. EventsMike McCaffrey
– Phone: 519-301-6054– E-mail:
• Vice-President: Simon Banda– Phone: 519-743-2798 cell: 519-729-9100– E-mail: [email protected]
• Treasurer: Patrick Bandura– Phone: 519-748-0920– E-mail: [email protected]
For Further Information on SWSRA
Please Contact SWSRA
Executives
