SDSRAI Referee Entry Level Clinic Sept 9th
Saskatoon & District Soccer Referees Association Inc.
Interested in becoming a soccer referee?
The Saskatoon & District Soccer Referee Association Inc. has now made available online training for anyone wanting to be a soccer referee. By proceeding onto the SDSRAI website, you can register online to obtain access to our online training. The online training is extremely easy and user friendly to learn the IFAB laws of the game.
How much does it cost to register to become a soccer referee?
The online training is free! You can register and complete the training. To be assigned games by the referee assignor. You will need to complete the online course & in classroom portion of the entry level clinic.
Youth Referee: Entry Level Course Cost $200 (Ages 14-15 years)
District Referee: Entry Level Course Cost $220 (Age 16+ years)
How to Register for the Clinic?
To register for the clinic, please follow the steps below:
- Go to www.sdsrai.com
- Click on the top of the page - referee registration
- Log in with your regular Ramp credentials
- Once logged in - click register as an official.
- Use 2023 Referee Season
- As you fill in your personal information (which may also pre-populate).
- Select Youth or District referee in the drop down
- The 2 packages will show below - select Youth or District referee entry level clinic
- Complete the registration steps along with choosing the payment method.
How much time do I have to complete the online training?
There is a timeline as to when you need to complete your online training. Completion on the online course is expected to be completed by Sept 4th 2023.
What do I do when I have completed the online training?
Once completed your online training, you will receive a confirmation email from Google classrooms stating the completion of your training. You will then need to send your confirmation email to Frank Laterza via email (flaterzaSDSRAI@hotmail.com) to the SDSRAI.
When do I start refereeing after completion of online training and Classroom Clinic?
As soon as the SDSRAI has received your confirmation email stating completion of your entry level clinic training. You will then be directed to the Saskatoon Adult Soccer Referee Assignor to create your referee RAMP account. After your referee RAMP account has been created you will then be assigned games to referee. New referees will start refereeing in the age category of U11.
How much do I get paid as a soccer referee?
When starting off as referee in officiating in U11 games. Your payment as a referee will be
determined by which season you start in.
Game fee variance adjusted due to division structure, length of game and field size.
I do not feel comfortable refereeing my first game by myself…
No need to worry. The SDSRAI provides referee mentors to be present at your first game. It does not cost the referee anything to have a mentor present at your game. It is a service the SDSRAI provides to its referees. Mentors are there to help you and answer any questions you may have.
How do I move up as referee to officiate higher level games and how many games can I referee?
There are several key items for an individual to move up as a referee.
Performance, Fitness, Assessments.
Good assessments based upon your referee performance helps with moving up as a referee.
Entry Level Clinic Details & Information
Part 1: Completion of Online Theory by Sept 4th, 2023
Part 2: In classroom/Field Practical portion:
Saturday Sept 9th,2023 9:00AM-5:00PM Lakeridge Elementary School, 305 Waterbury Rd, Saskatoon, SK
Bring running wear (t-shirt, shorts, running pants, running shoes)
We hope to see you at the clinic. :)
