FLAG & WHISTLE Werner Winsemann Recognized As Life Member of BC
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FLAG & WHI STL E Official Newletter of the BC Soccer Referees Association • June2014 Werner Winsemann recognized as Life Member of BC Soccer At its Awards Luncheon on June 14th, national levels we believe is a clear demonstration of BCSRA Founding and Life Member “Werner's achievements are unmatched someone achieving global excellence.” Werner Winsemann was bestowed BC by a British Columbian or a Canadian Werner joins a list of BC Soccer Life Soccer's Life Member award. As was having achieved the ‘pinnacle’ of referee- Members who, despite what other work announced on BC Soccer's website: ing by taking control of a game at a FIFA they may have done in soccer, are also “BC Soccer would like to specially rec- World Cup Final tournament in 1974,” referees. The list includes Bob Allen, Roy ognize Life Member award winner Werner said Paul Mullen, Executive Director of Branco, Len Bridgeman, Rob Brown, Winsemann for his achievements in offici- BC Soccer. “He still remains the only Neil Ellett, Ken Fowler, Roy Nosella, ating at the provincial, national and inter- Canadian referee to have done so which and Robin Woods. Above: Founding/Life Member and BC Soccer's newest Life Member Werner Winsemann flanked by other BC Soccer Life Members (L-R): Rob Brown, Bob Allen, Werner Winseman, and Roy Nosella. BC Soccer honours CSA recognizes three Officials Fellow Referees at BC Soccer Awards Luncheon In addition to recognizing Werner Winsemann as the latest Life Mem- On behalf of the national governing Referee and also featured in the match ber, BC Soccer recognized three other body, BC Soccer presented Paul Ward, officiating crew for the 2011 friendly referees as follows: Andrew Foster and Darren Clark with between Manchester City and Vancouver Adult Official of the Year: the Outstanding Achievement Awards. All Whitecaps. Colin Lawrence Youth Official of the Year: three have recently stepped down from Darren Clark stepped down from being Gareth Crisp refereeing to continue in private life. a FIFA Assistant Referee and was fortu- Award of Merit: Paul Ward stepped down from both the nate to be part of the first all-Canadian Elvio Chies FIFA and MLS list and has amongst his crew for a MLS Cup final in 2012.: Colin referees primarily in the accomplishments as officiated in the Gold Congratulations to all fellow officials Fraser Valley Soccer League which, Cup and the Whitecaps 2011 MLS home on their respective award! for the second year in a row, has a opener at Empire Field. A photo on page 11 shows Darren referee chosen by BC Soccer from Andrew was a National Assistant Clark holding his speech after the award. the ranks of those that referee in the League. Gareth Crisp referees in matches appointed by the Lower Island Soccer Association. Congratulations to all recipients! New Executive elected at AGM The results are in and members have elected the slate for the 2014- 2015 year! President Nick Hawley (elected by acclamation) Vice-President Bill McNaughton Secretary Laurie Miller BC Soccer Awards in BC Place Stadium. L-R: Paul Ward, Andrew Foster, Darren Clark (elected by acclamation) Treasurer Robin Woods Dan Kulai-Jack Tinnion Memorial Scholarship Directors: Larry Cade Cam Olive of Victoria and Andrew with better candidates and better appli- (Vancouver Island), Branco of New Westminster have been cations than ever before,” reported Elvio Chies announced as this year's recipients of President Nick Hawley. (Vancouver Area), the annual Dan Kulai-Jack Tinnion Both referees will be officially Chris Wattam Memorial Scholarship. awarded their scholarship at a monthly (Director without Portfolio) Due to the quality of submissions, meeting of VISRA and VASRA in the Life Member Hans Clodius the committee recommended two near future. an nounced his resignation as the names instead of the usual one.: Congratulations to both Cam and Fraser Valley-area appointed Director. “We believe that this year the schol- Andrew on being chosen as this year's Due to the timing of the resignation, arship process was a great success - Scholarship recipients! there was insufficient notice to pro- vide the name of a replacement. The provincial executive will now work Scholarship World Cup Pool Underway offline with the FVSRA executive to fill the position. Thanks to all participants for participat- the hope of assisting more young referees Congratulations to the new execu- ing in the first ever Dan Kulai-Jack with their post-secondary schooling, has tive. Let’s all support them as we Tinnion Memorial Scholarship World Cup 75 entries. This will net the fund $150. move onward and upward! Pool! The Pool, created to help raise funds Winners will be announced in the next for the annual Memorial Scholarship in edition of the Flag & Whistle. 2 FLAG & WHISTLE – June 2014 issue Vancouver Island Soccer The Association bestows Honours League picks its on Fellow Colleagues Referee of the Year Following up on this selection as a co-recipient of the Dan Kulai-Jack Tinnion Memorial Scholarship, Cam Olive has been chosen as the VISL’s Referee-of-the-Year. VISRA Members attend Regional Clinic While a full list was not available at Mauricio Navarro (left) with BCSRA President Nick Hawley press time, we can report that Vancouver Island-based members Kevin Tupper, At the recent Annual General Meeting the May monthly meeting of the Vancouver Cam Olive and Spencer Kilbank were (AGM) of the Association, members Area branch where he was also (finally) invited to the Regional Upgrade Clinic elected to bestow the seven individuals congratulated for being awarded the CSA's held in Burnaby in early spring. with the society’s two highest honours. International Achievement Award in Spencer is a past winner of the Dan Leading the way was election of Life 2012. Kulai-Jack Tinnion Memorial Scholarship Membership, given to those to four for- In addition to this three individuals while Cam was recently award the VISL mer Canadian FIFA Referees: former were elected as the latest recipients of Referee-of-the-Year (see photo connected VASRA Director Mauricio Navarro, Association's Long & Meritorious Service with the article). recently returned from Ontario to BC, Award, bestowed to those who have BCSRA Past President and VASRA Life worked diligently for the Association for Member Bob Allen, former VASRA Vice- the benefit of its members. FLA G & WHISTL E is published 6 times President Gerry Proctor and Jill The membership elected three Past a year by the BC Soccer Referees Proctor. Presidents of the Association: Pat Association. The material presented Mauricio, who was in attendance at the Harkness, Gord Rogers and Elvio is from contributors. The BCSRA AGM as the meeting's keynote speaker, Chies. assumes no responsibility for its content. was officially presented with this award at Congratulations to all recipients! Elvio Chies Tom Babic Emil Udovich Mynor Campos Lay-out Dieter Freundt The F&W would like to thank the Feeling The Game following individuals in the preparation this issue: After giving the keynote address at the there are several components to refereeing VISRA Treasurer Christian Hauer BCSRA AGM on May 3rd, it's clear that like fitness and knowledge of the Laws of BCSRA VP Bill McNaughton former Canadian FIFA Referee Mauricio the Game, having an understanding, a MWSL Head Ref Michelle Pye Navarro is on a mission. That mission is feeling for the game is the most important Letters to the editor are welcome based on what he has seen in local referee- component. and should be directed by email to: ing. To him it's not pretty. This leads the referee to better handle [email protected] or [email protected] “Most referees don't know why they the duty of his job – ensure the integrity of or by mail to: want to referee,” he starts. “Most referees the game, enforcement of the Laws and BC Soccer Referees Association don't have a clue about (how to interpret) promotion of skillful play. However, we in c/o 8130 Selkirk Street the actions in the game.” Canada are not teaching how to get a feel- Vancouver, BC, V6P 4H7 Mauricio went on to say that while ing of the games we referee. Cont’d page 5 June 2014 issue – FLAG & WHISTLE 3 Metro Women’s League Award Know Vancouver Area-based member John willing to help out when needed. Tsang has been awarded the Metro “John refereed and A-R’d over 30 Your Women's Soccer League's Most Valuable games this year for MWSL and declined Referee Award for the 2013-2104 season. only 1 appointed, a re-scheduled game The award recognizes an official who has which happened to be at the same time as Fellow dedicated numerous amounts of time and another MWSL appointment,” said MWSL effort to the development of soccer within Head Ref Michelle Pye. the MWSL. “He takes games all over the Lower The prospective candidate must show, Mainland and Fraser Valley. He is always Referee above other things, a love of the game, quick to reply to mass emails when a ref- loyalty to the MWSL, willing to accept eree is needed at the last minute.” Name: John Reed Chairman, and incorporate feedback, submits reports Congratulations to John on his well BC Soccer Referees Committee accurately and in a timely fashion and is deserved award. Residence: Prince George # Years refereeing? Since 1998 What made you take up refereeing? The referee for my son's game did not Metro Women’s Soccer League Referee of the Year turn up so I stepped in and realised that I The Metro Women's Soccer League a desire to achieve a higher standard of both enjoyed it and was quite good at it.