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The SWU Referee Program
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Introduction
You see them at all games. They are the three individuals carrying either a whistle or a flag. Their uniforms up until recently were black but now referee fashions include many different colors. They are the referees or more correctly the referee and the assistant referees. Referees are an integral part of the game of soccer. Their primary functions are to ensure that the laws of the game are followed and that the safety of the player is ensured. The duties of the referee are specific and carefully outlined. Referees are proud of their contribution to soccer and take their appointments seriously. Their basic requirements are: an understanding of the spirit and the letter of the laws; superior physical condition; cooperation with fellow officials; personal flexibility that allows for a totally unemotional approach to all decisions despite experiencing the myriad of participant emotions during a typical game; and to make the game of soccer enjoyable to play and watch.
What does it take to become a referee?
Providing you are at least 14 years of age, the first step is to sign up for an entry level clinic with SWU. An entry level requires the attendance of a 16-hour clinic, wherein you learn about the Laws of the Game and their interpretation and enforcement as well as proper referee decorum and demeanor. From there, you can move up the grade level to regional, provincial, national and FIFA levels.
So you are a ref - What Now?
Join the SWU mentoring program – to sign up email referees@cswusoccer.com
Program Locations
Soccer fields across the SWU Area
What will we learn?
Fitness Training
Mechanics and Positioning
Player and Game Management
Managing rival teams, high emotion situations, coaches, and parents
How will we learn?
On the field support, analysis and feedback
Group instruction from FIFA Referees, National Referees, and CDSRA Members
Attendance at High level and Semi-Professional matches and Q&A with senior referee crews
Other Good Stuff
Starter kit valued at $100 will be supplied to every referee committed to the program
Excellent quality referee shirts available for purchase at a low cost
Monthly meetings, pizza party /cheque distribution
End of year party, prizes
Online support (referees@cswusoccer.com)
Club Referee Contacts
SWU Referee Assignor - Responsible for assigning referees to games and acting as a resource for referees to ask questions or express concerns.
SWU Referees
SWU Referee Mentoring Program
Documents
FIFA Laws of the Game
FIFA Fair Play
ASA Referee Code of Ethics
ASA Checklist for New Referees
CSA Grass Roots - Guidelines for Handling Dissent
CSA Grass Roots - Mental Attitude and Alertness
Laws of the Game - Myth Busters
U10 Outdoor League - Rules and Regulations
Referee Development Guidance Form (MS-Word)
Referee Development Guidance Form (Adobe)
Lightning Guidelines for Referees (Adobe)
Forms
Created by: CSWU Admin -- Last updated:May 04, 2010
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