Referees

Updated: May 3, 2011

Game Sheets

Posted: May 3, 2011

  1. Winning team keeps one signed copy of the gamesheets (signed by ref and coach). These can go into the mailbox at DCA as we haven't heard different.
  2. Referee keeps one copy of gamesheets from both teams. These are returned to me at the end of May (or June) for payment. I included this information when I sent out the note to all referees a couple of weeks ago.
  3. Coaches from both teams should keep copies of gamesheets as well.
This will total to 8 gamesheets - 4 from each coach. The referee will need to sign all gamesheets since these are individual pieces of paper.

New Referees

Posted: April 2, 2011

All new referees are required to take a Calgary Soccer Federation training course in order to be able to referee CMSA games. This involves taking a two-day course for those born before March 31, 1997. This year CMSA has arranged for some of the courses to be held in different parts of the city (you can attend any scheduled course). Note: there is a course at the Dalhousie Community Centre, April 16 & 17.

For dates, locations and to register visit this link.

The feedback I have had from youth players and adults is that this is a very good course and you learn quite a bit. You are expected to attend the entire course (and complete the final test). You are expected to attend for the full two days, so let any coaches know the dates you select. There is a cost for the course of $125/150.

U10 Referees
There is a course for 12 and 13 year-old individuals.
This is a 1-day (6 hour) course.
The cost for this course is $40.
Note: there is a course at Dalhousie Community Centre on April 3.
Once you take this course you can referee U10 games. This is a great way to get introduced to refereeing.

Returning Referees

Posted: April 2, 2011

If you refereed last year (or previous years), you just need to take a 3-hour refresher course. First you must renew your registration with the Alberta Soccer Association, pay your fee of $60. There is a refresher course at Dalhousie Community Centre, April 28.

For more information click here

In the past, we have reimbursed the cost of the course for anyone who has refereed five (5) or more games for us during the season. Once we know the NorthStar team schedules we will contact you regarding the games we are responsible for. We will also try to schedule youth and new referees to be referee assistants so you can gain some experience learning from other referees. CMSA has a referee mentor, Brian Wilkens (referees@calgaryminorsoccer.com), who helps all referees in CMSA. He is a great contact for you.

Calgary Soccer Federation - Clinics Referees

Updated: March 8, 2011

For individuals interested in becoming a soccer referee. Participants must be born prior to Apr 1st 1997. This course is designed for people who are interested in starting their career as a referee. Click Here For More Info (Word Doc) or you can visit the Calgary Soccer Federation Website

If you have any questions about the course, please drop me (Brian Traynor) a note (refs@northstarsoccer.ca) or contact Brian Wilkens, CMSA Referee Mentor (referees@calgaryminorsoccer.com)

General Info

Most of our referees are Dalhousie/Varsity/Edgemont/Scenic Acres residents. Please treat the referees with respect at all times and set a good example for the players on your team and for NorthStar Soccer.

The Referee is in charge of the game. They can stop (or end) the game if a coach or spectator is being disruptive or abusive. You are responsible for the conduct of not only your team but your fans, on the field.

Team Contact Person (Manager)

Each team must designate a team contact person (usually the manager/coach) who will be advised by the referee scheduler(s) of the referee (s) for each of your games and a contact phone number for them. Confirm your referee(s) by phone the day before your game for all home games (reduces surprises if there was a communication problem). This is particularly important for U12 and U14 games, some of which may have been booked more than a month in advance.  Names of referees and contact numbers are confidential and are only for the use of the team contact person for the purpose of referee confirmation.

If a referee fails to show up call the Scheduler or Referee Coordinator to try to get another on short notice. If this is unsuccessful ask whether there is a parent who can referee or have a coach referee the game or each coach referee half the game. Games proceed in the absence of a referee.

Poor Weather

If you are canceling your game due to poor weather the team contact person must be sure to cancel the referee.  If they are not cancelled by phone and show up at the field we are obligated to pay them.  Assuming the game is rescheduled we then have to pay another referee for the rescheduled game. It eats into our budget to have to pay for referees who are not cancelled.

Once the referee is at the field it becomes the referee’s decision as to whether the game will proceed in poor weather.  They will assess field and weather conditions. If the ref cancels and you decide to play anyway, then the ref will not be involved in the game.

No Cards – No Play

The word from CMSA is that this year there will be no grace period for players without ID cards. Referees will ask for all cards before the start of the game.  If one team does not have their cards within 10 minutes of the official game start then the referee will not ref the game. If a player (or coach) receives a red card, the referee keeps the player’s cards and submits it to CMSA with the games sheets and game report.

Age Specific Info

U10 Please don’t ask the Referee to change the five minute substitution rule; this is a CMSA rule, the referees are there to enforce the Rules of The Game.

There are no cards given out in U10. A referee may ask a coach to substitute off a player immediately who is playing dangerously or being unruly.  Please comply and speak with your player about proper game conduct; this is a learning league.

U10/U12 We have some new referees. If they need help filling out the Game Sheet on their first game, please comply. The coach from each team should identify a linesman (parent) at the game. The referee is in charge.

U14 and U16 Competitive B - In addition to the referee, if available you will have two Assistant Referees for all home games.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding referees contact the Referee Coordinator and/or Referee Scheduler for your age group. We appreciate the support you give to our referees and hope that many of them will continue to be involved in the Beautiful Game.

Have a great season!