SA Amateur Soccer League Inc.

Recognising the shortage of Referee numbers Recognising the shortage of Referee numbers and working towards a solutionand working towards a solution

SA Amateur Soccer League Inc.

Mission Statement

To focus on our game, to develop and implement strategies for the recruitment

and retention of referees for the future of the Amateur League and soccer in general.

SA Amateur Soccer League Inc.

Key Issues that affect the recruitment and retention of referees

to our competition.

Perceptions of the “Amateur” competition Conditions for Referees including fees Behaviour issues - Clubs, Officials, Coaches,

players, spectators

Consequences for inappropriate behaviour (Sanctions)

AMATEUR SOCCER REFEREE PROJECT- Building a valuable resource

A long term strategy

AMATEUR SOCCER REFEREE PROJECT- Building a valuable resource

Focus on the recruitment and retention of referees to the Amateur League & soccer in general

Strengthen bond between SAASL and Referees Recruit within the Clubs and the League Implement a compulsory Club Referee Policy Training and Support for Club Referees Recruit outside the League Advertising & Targeted Recruitment by marketing Measure and Reward, provide feedback to referees Review Referees fees and costs Promote – FAIR PLAY / FAIR CONDUCT

AMATEUR SOCCER REFEREE PROJECT- Building a valuable resource

South Australian Amateur

Soccer League Inc.

REFEREES REQUIREDSeason 2008

If you are a Qualified Referee or interested in becoming a Referee register your interest and contact details at:

saasl@ozemail.com.au

by fax on (08) 8353 7811 or to

SAASL, PO Box 82, Findon, SA, 5023

AdvertisingRecruitment Strategies

Clubroom Flyers

Club Referee Policy – Reserve FixturesClub Referee Policy – Reserve Fixtures(Senior fixtures continue to be played with Official Referee

Appointments only – No Official Referee / No fixture

– Club Referee’s role and duties– Training and support - ongoing– Club Referee payment direct by the SAASL

– Club’s role and responsibility– Club Incentive to develop Referees

– Club Referee incentive to progress

AMATEUR SOCCER REFEREE PROJECT- Building a valuable resource

Club Referee PolicyClub Referee Policy

CLUBS ROLECLUBS ROLE – both home and away clubs– both home and away clubs

– Comply with the Club Referee Policy– Support the Club Referee and assist them in their duties

– Encourage and support the impartial, consistent and objective decision making of the Club Referee

– Ensure the home Club Referee wears the Orange Vest and I.D. provided when acting as Club Referee or Club Linesperson

– Discourage unsporting behaviour and promote the spirit of

FAIR PLAY – FAIR CONDUCT.

– Report a serious breach of the Standards of Conduct to SAASL

AMATEUR SOCCER REFEREE PROJECT- Building a valuable resource

Club Referee PolicyClub Referee Policy

CLUB REFEREE ROLECLUB REFEREE ROLE

– Comply with the Club Referee Policy

– Understand and Abide by the Code(s) of Conduct

– Complete the minimum Level 5 training course

– Be available to officiate all home Reserve fixtures and support the Senior fixture as Club Linesperson

– Wear the Club Referee Vest and I.D. provided when acting in the role of Club Referee or Club Linesperson

– Be impartial, consistent and objective

– Discourage unsporting behaviour and promote the spirit of

FAIR PLAY – FAIR CONDUCT.

– Report serious breaches of the Standards of Conduct

AMATEUR SOCCER REFEREE PROJECT- Building a valuable resource

Club Referee Policy – Key pointsClub Referee Policy – Key points

• Commences start of Season 2008

• Affiliation Condition that Clubs comply with Club Referee Policy

• Nominations close – 1st February 2008 – Training TBA

• Registration - Minimum Level 5 training for Season 2008

• Current trained Club Referees are eligible but must be Registered

• Club Referee Vest and Photo I.D. provided by the SAASL

• Home Club to provide Club Referees to do Reserve fixtures if official Referee is not appointed (Linespersons to Senior fixture)

• No Registered Club Referee – Home team forfeits

AMATEUR SOCCER REFEREE PROJECT- Building a valuable resource

Club Referee Policy – Key pointsClub Referee Policy – Key points

• Away club’s Club Referee can officiate a fixture by prior arrangement – match fee $45 to be paid by Home Club

• SAASL will cover the Level 5 & 4 training costs for Club Referees

• SAASL will pay the Club Referees the following match fees

• Level 5 – own home fixture - $25 per fixture

• Level 5 – away or other Division - $30 per fixture

• Level 4 – own home fixture - $40 per fixture

• Level 4 – away or other Division - $45 per fixture

• Level 4 – Traveling allowance for SAASL appointed fixtures

AMATEUR SOCCER REFEREE PROJECT- Building a valuable resource

Club Referee PolicyClub Referee Policy

• Incentives to promote and develop Club Referees

• Incentive #1 – Qualified Club Referees, currently on Level 5, who complete the training for Level 4 and continue to officiate for a full season as a Club Referee in the SAASL

• CLUB RECEIVES $200CLUB RECEIVES $200• Incentive #2 – Qualified Club Referees, who join the Amateur

Referees Body and officiate for a full season in the SAASL as an official Referee, the Club and Referee will receive

• CLUB - $600 / CLUB REFEREE - $400CLUB - $600 / CLUB REFEREE - $400

AMATEUR SOCCER REFEREE PROJECT- Building a valuable resource

FAIR PLAY – FAIR CONDUCTFAIR PLAY – FAIR CONDUCT

AMATEUR REFEREE PROJECT- Building a valuable resource

SUMMARYSUMMARYThe shortage of Referee numbers and working towards

a solution is a responsibility that must be jointly accepted by both the SAASL and the Clubs.

The SAASL will implement the strategies, provide the training, support and funding required, however, it is the

Clubs that can only ensure the success of Referee recruitment and the future of

Amateur Soccer.

SA Amateur Soccer League Inc.

Recognising the shortage of Referee numbers Recognising the shortage of Referee numbers and working towards a solutionand working towards a solution