Rural Referee Initiatives

The Rural Referee Initiatives outlines Saskatchewan Soccer Associations commitment to developing Referees at every level of the game.

Basic Training to get everyone started on their career and referee pathway

Instructors are available to come to your referees to provide education on updated Laws of the Game, continued education on some of the more confusing rules and a general refresher on what it takes to be a referee.

Pending availability, SSA Mentors may be able to come out to a tournament or Club Day and provide in game mentorship to referees allowing for growth, development, and refinement. Additional costs may be inquired by the Member Organization.

SSA suggests that MOs create the position of a Referee Development Lead. Referee Development Leads are welcome to attend the SSA Rural Referee Candidates sessions in order to obtain up to date education and information. Referee Development Leads are able to bring the information back to their home environment and further educate their local referees.

Rural Referees who show strong interest in furthering their career as a referee are welcome to join the Rural Referees Candidates Program. This is a first step towards receiving further education. Based on commitment and interest, participants can move towards the Candidates Program or towards a support/mentorship/instructing role within the local Member Organization first and later, provincially, at the level. The Rural Candidates Program is open for interested, committed and dedicated match officials who wish to improve their game performances. 13 referees from SSA MO Lanigan, Kindersley, Weyburn, VSA, QVSA has completed the 2021 series of education sessions. If you are interested in the 2024 Rural Referee Program, please email o.iliuta@sasksoccer.com.

 

Candidates Program

 

If you are an MO wanting more information or access to any of these initiatives contact the Coordinator of Referee Development at o.iliuta@sasksoccer.com