ARBITRAGE | REFEREES
A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
THE BENEFITS
Refereeing is an excellent way to view the game from a different perspective.
Our referees participate for many reasons from maintaining fitness, staying involved in the game after a playing career and especially earning first time working experience.
QUALITIES DEVELOPED
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Self-confidence
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Maturity
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Reliability
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Autonomy
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Ability to work in a team
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Ability to manage pressure
REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum age: 14 years old the year of registration.
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Regular access to email/phone
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Able to manage assignments and respect commitments. This includes entering availabilities into an online software application each month
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Available to take an entry-level course
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Experience as a player, coach, or spectator is an asset
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Physical fitness is an asset
INSCRIPTION 2021 - Request a Spot
As mandated by Soccer Lac St Louis, all referees, including those under the regional and provincial level, must affiliate with a local association and thus the responsibility of the club is to assure that all referees meet the standards of this certification.
What is required of the new candidates who register?
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- Due to COVID-19 : Virtual Courses are currently being offered.
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- Candidates who sign up for the course will be asked to participate in both a theory and practical session;
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- There is a fee of $7.00 for the registration, which will be reimbursed ($5.00) following the completion of the course and being active as a referee for a minimum of 5 games during the summer season;
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- The candidates will be required to pass (80%) a written exam on the Sunday at the end of the course;
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- The preliminary equipment given: Laws of the Game book, red/yellow card booklet, and course study material;
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- The equipment required prior to the course: the purchase of whistle and completion of pre-course study to be sent over email;
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