Turks and Caicos Islands Referees Employs Active Recruitment for New Officials
Referees are a vital part of football, and as the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association seeks to continually grow and develop the game, there is a constant need to recruit and develop referees. Refereeing can be a highly rewarding challenge, encouraging a he
althy and active lifestyle as well as significantly contributing to the development of the game. Referees operate at all levels, from grassroots football, to senior league football and international matches.
With the 2021 competitions calendar now coming into motion, the Turks and Caicos Islands Referee’s Association hosted a Beach Soccer Referees Course on December 11-13th, 2020. Leading the virtual-theory session was FIFA Referee - Wilson DaCosta of the Bahamas, along with Kwabena Wright (North Caicos Referee), Wayne Anderson (Instructor in Training), Dane Ritchie (TCIFA Technical Instructor) and Patrice Senior (TCIFA Head of Referees). Ritchie and Senior continued with two days of practical training sessions.
The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association encourages all persons who play or have played football to join the referee’s association. Fans, as well as persons who have no knowledge of the game are also welcomed. All of our locally based courses are arranged in-line with demand, and it is entirely up to the registrant how far they’d like to progress.
HOW TO BECOME A REFEREE:
Step 1: Register and attend virtual or in-person local referee courses organized by the TCIFA.
Step 2: Complete certification.
Step 3: Download or request a copy of the IFAB Laws of The Game (LOTG) and collect your referee starter kit.
Step 4: Wait to be assigned to games.
PROTOCOL:
1. Registration is FREE of charge.
2. There is no age restriction.
3. All referees 18 years or older will submit to a background check, this is part of the registration process.
4. Wages: Typically, youth soccer referees make $15 per match, and senior referees make $30 per match.
5. Matches: Referee’s typically officiate local matches at the TCIFA National Academy.
6. Transportation: Referees must supply own transportation to and from games.
7. Support is given to new referees by the Referee’s Association, and a mentor will be arranged to provide guidance in the early stages of their refereeing careers.
For more information, including a list of upcoming referee’s courses available, visit our website at www.tcifootballassociation.com.
If you are interested or have any additional questions about becoming referee, please contact TCIFA Head of Referees Patrice Senior at patricesenior@yahoo.com.