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St.Catharines Concord Soccer Referees
Ron Sutherland
905-682-1955
16 Melbourne Ave.
St.Catharines, Canada
L2P 3J8
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Concord Soccer Always Seeking New Referees
The Concord Soccer Association would like to talk to you if you are interested in becoming a soccer referee.
Qualifications:
You are turning at least 13 years of age this year
You like working with children of all ages
You can work well under pressure
You can make quick decisions
You can firmly & politely deal with coaches and parents
You are an outgoing person IE: NOT SHY
You can pass a police check
If you posess the above qualifications please contact the St.Catharines Concord Referee-Co-Ordinator for information on the Level IV referee course that is given in the spring. It is a 12 hour course(obligatory to attend the entire course) and the cost of the course which includes your insurance for the 1st year is $50.00.
For those of you who wish to take the Level III course the following qualifications are required:
Have been a Level IV referee for a least one soccer season
Are turning at least 16 years of age by the following outdoor season
Take the 10 hour course (Attendance is mandatory) ($30 fee)
Pass the written examination with a minumum grade of %85
The Level III courses are usually given during the winter
Class II Referee Course:
In order to be accepted to attend this clinic, participants must be registered Class III Referees for at least one year.
The Class II Examination is held during the clinic. The examination is 2 hours in length and candidates must obtain a mark of 80% to pass. Attendance at pre-course education sessions organized by the local District Association is required prior to the clinic. Course content is not preparatory for the examination.
A travel subsidy will be available for those travelling a long distance.
Course Fee: $55.00 (payable to The Ontario Soccer Association by cheque or money order)
Class I Referee Course:
In order to be accepted to attend this clinic, participants must be registered Class 2 Referees.
The CSA Class 1 Examination is held during the course. The examination is 2 hours in length and candidates must obtain a mark of 85% to pass. A set of pre-course readings will be sent upon registration. Course content is not preparatory for the examination.
A travel subsidy will be available for those travelling a long distance.
Maximum class size: 40 participants
Course Fee: $85.00 (payable to The Ontario Soccer Association by cheque or money order)
 | | Concord Referee Co-Ordinator in the Off Season |
 | | Concord Referee Hotline 905-682-1955 | |
Concord Referee Hotline.No calls before 8.00AM and no calls after 11.00PM please.
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Club Head Referee
The Ontario Soccer Association Policy provides that "all clubs which operate a youth club league must have a Club Head Referee".
The Club Head Referee is an important person in the propering functioning of a Club and should be involved in decision-making which affects referees. Specifically, the Club Head Referee must be aware of the needs within the Club for referees to officiate regular season and tournament games.
Some of the key responsibilities of this position include:
1. Recruitment of new referees;
2. Retention of experienced referees;
3. Reward systems to encourage referees;
4. Organizing on-going training opportunities;
5. Organizing mentor programmes;
6. Scheduling referees (in some clubs);
7. Payment of referee fees (in some clubs);
8. Preparation and administration of referee programme budget.
What kind of Ref are you?
The Blind Ref sees himself as the friend of the fast-flowing game. Appears to have lost his whistle and lets anything pass.
The Whistling Ref, a chronic whistleblower for every minor misdeed, fragmenting the game with a thousand irritating stoppages.
The Homer Ref believes that every savage foul by the home team is nothing more than an enthusiastic tackle.
The Headmaster Ref treats everyone as naughty little players. Gives patronizing sarcastic glances, much finger wagging and stern lecturing.
The Flashy Ref is immaculately costumed. Uses flamboyant gestures and often acts out fouls in mime.
The Smiley Ref has seen it all before and believes that humor is the best way to defuse potentially explosive situations. Nearly always smiles when he gives a severe warning.
The Perfect Ref is firm but fair. Restrained but decisive. Unmoved by emotional outbursts. Unimpressed by special pleading, and can tell a trip from a dive at fifty yards.
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