Interested in becoming a referee?
A good way to stay part of the game, make a couple extra $, get some fitness, learn the other side of the game, and show some of the challenged refs out there how to do it.

Follow this link to get signed up through BC Soccer. http://www.bcsoccer.net/referee-clinics

VISL will cover half of registration costs for a member when you have completed the course with a pass, and submitted your proof of payment to Treasurer Keith Smith.

As a new ref, you will want to take the following course: Entry Level Referee Clinics

The Entry Level Referee Clinic is the entry point into 11 a-side soccer. Once an individual is successful in passing this clinic they will be classified as a Youth Referee (if they are 14 or 15 years old) or a District Referee (if they are 16 years old or older).

The goal of this three day clinic is to ensure that individuals who pass are capable to be either a Referee or an Assistant Referee in 11 a-side soccer. This is done with experienced referee instructors who use video educational material and practical on field sessions. The topics covered include, but are not limited to the Laws of the Game, Positioning, Signals, Administration of the game, and Pre-Match Preparation & Match Reporting. Successful individuals have their first year’s registration free.

Pre-requisite: Minimum 14 Years old by or on the day of the clinic
Clinic Length: 17 hours
Clinic Time: Friday 6pm – 10pm – Saturday 9am – 5pm – Sunday 9am – 2pm
Clinic Fee: $125.00 (plus a $4.25 user fee / system processing fee)

There is 20 spots available for the following course:

Host Victoria
Course type Entry Level
Session 1 Friday Aug 28, 2015 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Session 2 Saturday Aug 29, 2015 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Session 3 Sunday Aug 30, 2015 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Max. # of students 30
Location Braefoot Park – Turf Field and Main Hall
Address 1359 McKenzie Avenue
City Victoria
Postal Code V8P2M1
Host contact Al Moir
Host email al@acn.net
Host phone # 250 208 2479 ext
Cost $129.25

Don’t leave it late, spots will go quickly.

Good luck.

Vince Greco
VISL President
vincentgreco@shaw.ca

Always nice when one of our fellow League people are recognized for their efforts. Moreno Stefani will be receiving an award of merit from BC Soccer come their AGM time on the June 13 weekend. Following Adriano Sumberac who received the award last year; couple pretty good guys !

Dear Moreno,

On behalf of the BC Soccer Board of Directors, I would like to extend sincere congratulations for being chosen as one of this year’s Award recipients.

Please find official letter of recognition attached, which includes important RSVP information.

Congratulations!

Note: BC Soccer has also posted a formal announcement on the website – http://www.bcsoccer.net/news/post/bc-soccer-2014-15-award-winners-announced.

Kind regards,

Jason Elligott
Acting Executive Director
Director of Community Development

British Columbia Soccer Association
250 – 3410 Lougheed Highway, Vancouver, BC V5M 2A4
Phone: 604.299.6401 Ext. 1414 Fax: 604.299.9610
Cell: 604.317.9486
Web: www.bcsoccer.net

There was 3 other awards that I am aware of that VISL related people received.
They were submitted by other organizations on the Island like LIWSA or LISA – obviously very deserving people as well.

*Bill Merriman
*Bob Nex
*John Leier

The VISL AGM is coming up on Monday, May 25th, at 7:00 pm in the lower level of The Strath (919 Douglas St.)

All teams, not clubs, south of the Malahat are asked to have a representative attend. Failing to do so will result in a $50 fine.

An agenda is attached.

From the Chair of the Nominations Committee – Kjeld Brodsgaard:

May 25th, 2015 Election Results

The following individuals were elected to the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Island Soccer League.

Two year terms:

President: Vince Greco

Treasurer: Keith Smith

Directors:

Mark Tarrant
Dan Romain
Samantha Mount
Scott Metson
Dan Greco

One Year Term:

Director:

Dennis Somner

Please find attached the minutes from our 2014 AGM. In an effort to reduce waste and costs there will not be printed copies at the 2015 AGM on Monday, May 25th, 2015.

Dear Members
On May 25th the VISL holds it Annual General Meeting.
At this meeting we hold elections for Executive Board positions. Positions up for election this year are President, Treasurer and 3 Directors. These positions are all 2 year terms.
Anyone wishing to stand for election to any of the above positions on the Executive Board of the Vancouver Island Soccer League, please forward your name to Fraser Sim, VISL Past President at frsim@shaw.ca.

For further information please refer to the VISL Constitution/ByLaws Articles 3 through 5 found under Resources – Documents – VISL Constitution on the main task bar.

Fraser Sim
Past President