Referee Support Program
Calgary West Soccer Club, like many other soccer clubs in Calgary, has experienced in a decline in the number of referees that it is able to recruit and retain from year to year. One of the common reasons for this is the abuse suffered by the younger referees especially. In order to increase the number of referees that are available, and in order to better support our referees, Calgary West Soccer is continuing to implement and expand its Referee Support Program. CWSC is doing this by making it mandatory for
- All coaches and assistant coaches are required to take our new online Referee Education Course.
- Each team to select one or more persons to become the Field Marshall (CMSA)/Referee Liaison (ICHL).
- One parent from each family to take the new, online Referee Education Course.
CMSA has a Mandatory Field Marshall Program. Each team must designate one person as the Field Marshal at each game. This person’s name will appear on the game sheet. The game will not be played without a Field Marshal and CMSA will fine the team $50 for being in default.
General Information
ICHL Coach Information (PDF) CMSA Coach Information (PDF)
1. The referee's word is FINAL. In the spirit of being good role models for our players, let's reserve our comments (even if it is a bad call).
2. Please give reassuring and positive feedback to the referee. In fact, you may consider having all your players go over after the game and thank the referee - this creates a real sense of respect for referees on the part of the players.
3. If a referee does not "show up" for one of your games it is important that the Referee Liaison/Field Marshall on your team emails the gamesheduler@calgarywestsoccer.com on the same day.
4. Please remember that many of our referees are new refs and are youngsters themselves. This is a new learning experience for them as well.
Thank you and have a great season!