***Special Education Session June 29th***

The Vancouver area branch of the BC Soccer Referees Association is having a special education session to commemerate the 35th anniversary of the 1974 World Cup match refereed by former Canadian FIFA Referee and Referee Association founding member Werner Winsemann. The meeting will take place on Monday, June 29th on the South Burnaby Metro Club Room of the Bonsor Community Centre in Burnaby. Start time is 7pm. Please RSVP Vancouver Area Presdient Marc Bowley (marcbowley@primus.ca or 604-278-9302) to attend.

Werner Winsemann is the only Canadian to referee a World Cup game (1974: Holland vs Sweden). He was appointed to 2 World Cups and to the 1972 Munich and 1976 Montreal Olympics. He is being nominated for induction into the Builders Category of the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

 

You've taken the course and passed the Referees' exam.  Maybe you've even started refereeing. NOW WHAT? The British Columbia Soccer Referees Association (BCSRA) is the voice for all levels of Referee's in British Columbia and is an advocate for all referees. Its membership consists of dedicated referees, instructors and/or assessors that are involved in the game from the grass roots level all the way through to the Professional and International Levels. The BCSRA holds Associate Membership with the BC Soccer Association, soccer's provincial governing body, and representatives from the BCSRA are members of BC Soccer's Referee Development Committee. The BCSRA is also one of the inaugural members of the Canadian Soccer Referees' Association.   The BCSRA encourages all referees to be united in their approach to the game of soccer, strive for excellence and to display a positive approach toward the game at all times.  As a member of the BCSRA, and especially as a member of a local Area Association, the referee has a place to present his or her thoughts, concerns, and ideas relating to refereeing matters, including the provincial development of themselves and his or her colleagues.  It also allows the referee to be involved in advanced educational sessions, and in some areas, regularly scheduled training sessions. Those interested in becoming members of the BCSRA should do so in writing to:   BCSRA c/o British Columbia Soccer Association Suite 510 - 375 Water Street - Vancouver - BC - V6B 5C6 NOTE: Prorated rates may apply to new members joining at specific points of the year. For more information please inquire to the BCSRA Treasurer/Registrar Robin Woods at rlwoods@shaw.ca  What do you get for your membership? ·  Automatic membership in the Canadian National Referees Association ·  Membership card. ·  A membership award (item)  ·  The Flag and Whistle, official publication of the BCSRA ·  BCSRA Directory / Handbook for Referees (2007-2008 edition to be available late September 2007) ·  A chance to network with fellow referees which spans the entire world. ·  The right to attend meetings of the Area Association in your geographic region. ·  Camaraderie that comes from being in a society of one's peers. ·  A place to ask questions and voice concerns with refereeing the local soccer scene.   For any further inquiries please feel free to contact British Columbia Soccer Referee Association President, Elvio Chies at lvo@direct.ca   BCSRA Membership Application - PDF Please click on the image on the left    BCSRA Membership Application Letter - PDF Please click on the image on the left