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 –Soccer tournaments –Monthly meetings –Golf tourney –Christmas Party –Oktoberfest Security Annual AGM Referee “Tossing Coin”

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SWSRA Executives 2010 President: Jim Bainbridge –Phone: – Secretary: Laszlo Sarkany –Phone: cell: – Dir. Education / Spec. Events Mike McCaffrey –Phone: – Vice-President: Simon Banda –Phone: cell: – Treasurer: Patrick Bandura –Phone: –

For Further Information on SWSRA Please Contact SWSRA Executives