Refs’ Corner | EMSA South West

Refs’ Corner

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Referee Course

SWEMSA is hosting Mini Referee Courses on Sun. April 7, 2024 and Sun. April 14, 2024 – click here for course details. The mini referee course is a one-day introductory course for people 12 years and older (on or before May 15th) who would like to referee U9 and younger only.

How to Sign up for a Referee Course

For detailed instructions as to how to sign up for a referee course, please read our document about it here.

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Community Referee Assignor

Contact both Al Jaworsky (al.jaworsky@anvilmachine.ca) or Mazzen Black (mazzen.swemsa@gmail.com) if you are interested in refereeing South West, Sting and SWU games. After April 25,2024, we will not be taking any more referees for the outdoor season.

Before you can officiate a game, you must be fully certified with the Alberta Soccer Association (ASA). Certification is valid for one outdoor season & the following indoor season. Returning Referees must re-register with ASA before April 1, or a late fee will apply. Youth/District Level Referees need to attend a refresher course; Mini Referees do not. Please visit the ASA web site for details on how to become a new Referee OR how to renew certification from the previous year.

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Referee Misconduct Report

If you will be officiating a U9 – U19 game, please print a copy of the Referee Misconduct Report below to take to your game(s). If you have to complete this form, please send to the appropriate Administrator the day following the game by 1 pm:

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How You Will Get Paid

  • Community Center Referees U9 – U11 are paid by the HOME team for the community you are officiating for. Each community has their own payment procedure.
  • Community Assistant Referees U13 – U19 are paid by the HOME team for community you are officiating for. Each community has their own payment procedure.
  • Community Center Referees U13 – U19 are paid by SWEMSA. The SWEMSA payment form needs to be submitted to the SWEMSA via email by the 5th day of each the month during the season (email: refereeforms1@swemsa.org). Cheques will be mailed out mid-month.  The final date for forms to be submitted for payment for Outdoor 2024 games is September 20, 2024.
  • Southwest United Referees (Centre and Assistant Referee) U9 – U19 are paid by SWEMSA. The SWEMSA payment form needs to be submitted to the SWEMSA via email by the 5th day of each the month during the season (email: refereeforms1@swemsa.org). Cheques will be mailed out mid-month.  The final date for forms to be submitted for payment for Outdoor 2024 games is September 20, 2024.

SWEMSA referee payment form (for only SW Community games and Southwest United games): 2024_SWEMSA_Referee_Payment_Form

  • Edmonton Sting Referees U9 – U19 (Centre and Assistant Referees) are paid by Edmonton Sting. The Sting payment form needs to be submitted to the SWEMSA via email by the 5th day of each the month during the season (email: office.assistant@edmontonsting.com). Cheques will be mailed out mid-month.  The final date for forms to be submitted for payment for Outdoor 2024 games is September 20, 2024. 

Sting referee payment form (for only Edmonton Sting games): 2024_Sting_Referee_Payment_Form

For any referee payment issues contact the SWEMSA office at zone.administrator@swemsa.org DO NOT email the referee assignors (Al or Mazzen) regarding referee payments.

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2025 Rates of Pay for Community Centre and Assistant Referees

AgeCentre Referee RateAssistant Referee Rate
U9$30.00 per gameN/A
U11$40.00 per gameN/A
U13$55.00 per game$30.00 per game
U15$65.00 per game$30.00 per game
U17$65.00 per game$30.00 per game
U19$65.00 per game$40.00 per game

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2025 Rates of Pay For Premier/Club Centre and Assistant Referees (Southwest United/Edmonton Sting)

AgeCentre RefereeAssistant Referee
U9$35.00 per gameN/A
U11$45.00 per game$30.00 per game
U13$55.00 per game$35.00 per game
U15$65.00 per game$40.00 per game
U17$65.00 per game$40.00 per game
U19$65.00 per game$40.00 per game