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 Privileges
Continued
• In-House Assessors
• Referee Fellowship
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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. Events
Mike McCaffrey
– Phone: 519-301-6054
– E-mail:
[email protected]
• 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