Fixed Links on June Newsletter. Due to a minor change in the weblinks the previous newsletter is located here with the new updated links to the previous stories.

Fellow CDSRA Members

There is a situation in CSF whereby all referees names are being published on the CUSA and CWSA websites in their referee evaluation form.  No referees in our city have been asked for permission to have their names on these websites. More...

Assessments and Other Important information for referees.

There have been a number of changes on the RDC south (Referee Development Committee, or Referee Standing Committee) this year. For your information, the names and contact numbers for the members of the RDC south can be found on the ASA website. More...

Leo Donlevy has been asked to assist in organizing the assessment program in Calgary for what remains of the 2006 season and would like to get it "kick-started" ASAP.

To that end, please put your requests for assessments through me with date, time, location and game details. Leo will then request an assessor on your behalf and do my best to get you looked at. Leo cannot make guarantees but will do my best. Leo will also try to ensure we have an assessment program for Provincials for those working games there.

So who are the Local (CSF RAC) and Pronvincial Referee Association (ASA RSC) members!

NOTICE: Garry Brogan will be leaving his position as one of the referee representatives on the Referee Affairs Committee (CSF RAC) effective June 1st, 2006 and will be replaced by Doug Kipta.  Please join me in thanking Garry for his valuable volunteering service on the RAC and kindly forward all future concerns to Sue Vanderwindt or Doug

To avoid confusion about how Soccer in Calgary (and specifically refereeing) is organized, i.e. which organization is responsible for what, the following is a referee's reference guide. more...

ANNUAL CDSRA BBQ!

The cut of date for the golf tournament (AUG 18) is july 31st. Any prizes will be welcome. If you are planing to play please get in touch with me ASAP. Email Mal. 

2006 Outdoor Field Considerations

If the on-line City field report and the field closure line do not align please follow the field closure line status.  We are working with the City to have the conflicts resolved.  Your patience is appreciated.

When is the next Advanced Referee Training Class(es):

The next ART class in July will be watching a referee in action.  We, as a group, will attend a game to be refereed by one of our peers with the intention of stimulating discussion about the decisions, and non decisions, that are made by the referee on the field. The game and referee to be watched is:

DATE: Tuesday, July 18th, 2006
TIME: 20:15pm
FIELD: Optimist

The teams that are playing are CUSA Premier Croatia 1 versus Dinosaurs 2

Technical Edition #5 - Refereeing without Qualified Assistant Referees
CDSRA June 20, 2006

Introduction

There is a FIFA approved system of controlling a game that is known as the Diagonal System of Control. This relies on a Referee on the field and 2 Assistant Referees on the sidelines. This system is based on the use of certified and trained Assistant Referees (formerly Linesmen). A majority of local games are, however, without qualified ARs. The AR you get (if you get one) is usually a parent, friend, player, etc.. This lesson plan outlines some tips / methods of Refereeing without qualified ARs. More...

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Last Updated: 07/17/2006
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