April 9, 2010
Dear Kamloops and area referees,
With the season starting, I wanted to take a couple of minutes and update everyone on what’s been happening
with the KSRA. Here’s a link to the update I sent in January:
http://www.ksra.ca/Announcements/Jan%202010%20Announcements.htm
Online Scheduling System
The KSRA is testing for two years an online scheduling system called “Scheduler”. This system has many benefits,
including:
• Ability for refs to log on from any internet connected computer to check their game allocations.
• Ability for refs to book off unavailable days (why get game offers on days you’re working, at school, etc).
• Ability for refs to indicate times they are available (eg. After 5 pm)
• Internal message system to directly email the allocator (don’t have to wait until you get home to email
the Allocator).
Please note that Scheduler does not automatically allocate games. The KSRA Allocator is Danny Nikolic. As KSRA
transitions to Scheduler, you might get double emails reminding you to check Scheduler and indicate your
available days. As we all become more familiar with Scheduler the number of emails will decline.
Log on to Scheduler at: http://www.scheduler.ca/gamescheduler/
Client id:
605
Username:
<your last name> (if there are multiple refs with the same last
name, use your first inital + last name)
Password:
123 (change your password after you log in the first time)
Some links to Scheduler help manuals and how-to’s to help you successfully use Scheduler.
Help Manual:
http://www.ksra.ca/Announcements/Scheduler_Management_Systems_Handbook2.pdf
Quick Reference Guide:
http://www.ksra.ca/Announcements/GameScheduler_referee1.pdf
How to accept/decline games:
http://www.ksra.ca/Announcements/Scheduler_how_to_accept_games.pdf
How to block off unavailable days:
http://www.ksra.ca/Announcements/Scheduler%20tip%20-%20block%20unavailable%20days.pdf
KSRA website
The KSRA site has been refreshed with a new look and feel. Check it out at www.ksra.ca. Have an idea to improve
the site? Send an email to [email protected]
Match, Caution and Send off reports
Use the Match, Caution and Send off reports on www.ksra.ca. Do not use the incident report link on Scheduler.
This is not set-up yet.
KSRA membership
To be a member of the Kamloops Soccer Referees Association the following is required:
• Membership with BC Soccer Association. Annual fee is $50. 00
• Membership with BC Soccer Referees Association. Annual fee is $50.00
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Here’s a link to information on how to register with BC Soccer Association:
http://www.ksra.ca/Announcements/BC%20Soccer%20annual%20registration%20Q.pdf
To register with BC Soccer Referees Association, you can send your fee to the KSRA and it will be forwarded on
your behalf. Send your cheque (payable to “KSRA”):
D. Nikolic
1547 Southview Terrace
Kamloops, BC
V2B7R3
Jersey standard
The KSRA standard is:
Jersey: yellow striped, black striped, red striped.
Shorts:
black referee. No basketball shorts!
Socks:
black, 2 or 3 strip at top.
Boots:
black or black & white. (NO Runners)
Game Fees
The KSRA has negotiated fee increases in some leagues for this year.
Fee structure will be posted on www.ksra.ca when finalized.
Tournaments
Upcoming tournaments and events:
April 24/25
April 23/24
April 30, May 1, 2
May long weekend
Ice Breaker
Merritt High School *
Mike Bartram
KYSA Cup **
*Merritt high school girls tournament needs 1 or 2 refs to work the tournament. Basic rules except
short halves (2x 20 min). Lots of work for interested officials. Interested? Contact Darren Clark
([email protected]) or Danny ([email protected]).
** To ensure that officiating is of the highest quality, KSRA will not be supplying assistants for all
KYSA Cup games.
Entry level and Refresher clinics
KSRA has run 2 entry levels in the past six months. The November 2009 entry level had 9 people, and the April
2010 course has 11 people. Congrats to the 20 new refs and we look forwarding to seeing you on the pitch!
Since November 2009, KSRA has host 3 refreshers. The November clinic had 11 participants and both April 2010
courses are full! Well done!
If you have feedback or suggestions please feel free to contact the Executive Secretary at
[email protected]
Sincerely,
Mario Salituro
KSRA President 2010
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