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.
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:
- U9/U11: SWEMSA Office by 10:00 AM the next day
- U13-U19: Jenna Davis at EMSA by 1:00 PM the next day
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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 end of the 3rd week of each the month of the season (email: refereeforms1@swemsa.org). Cheques will be mailed out at the end of each month. The final date for forms to be submitted for payment for Outdoor 2024 games is September 20, 2024.
- South West United Referees U9 – U19 are paid by SWEMSA. The SWEMSA payment form needs to be submitted to the SWEMSA via email by end of the 3rd week of each the month of the season (email: refereeforms1@swemsa.org). Cheques will be mailed out at the end of each month. The final date for forms to be submitted for payment for Outdoor 2024 games is September 20, 2024.
- Edmonton Sting Referees U9 – U19 are paid by Edmonton Sting.
SWEMSA referee payment form: 2024_SWEMSA_Referee_Payment_Form
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2024 Rates of Pay for Community Centre and Assistant Referees
Age | Centre Referee Rate | Assistant Referee Rate |
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U9 | $30.00 per game | N/A |
U11 | $40.00 per game | $15.00 per game |
U13 | $55.00 per game | $35.00 per game |
U15 | $65.00 per game | $35.00 per game |
U17 | $65.00 per game | $35.00 per game |
U19 | $65.00 per game | $35.00 per game |
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2024 Rates of Pay For South West United/Edmonton Sting Centre and Assistant Referees
Age | Centre Referee | Assistant Referee |
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U9 | $40.00 per game | N/A |
U11 | $50.00 per game | $30.00 per game |
U13 | $55.00 per game | $35.00 per game |
U15 | $65.00 per game | $35.00 per game |
U17 | $65.00 per game | $35.00 per game |
U19 | $65.00 per game | $35.00 per game |