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Canadian Clint Kingsbury to lead FILA Referee Commission in Non-Olympic styles
 Clint Kinsgbury, a sport administrator with Wrestling Canada Lutte and multiple national medallist in wrestling, has been named head of the Fédération internationale de lutte associées (FILA) Referee Commission in Non-Olympic styles.
The Non-Olympic styles are grappling, Pankration and Amateur MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). Notably, Kingsbury will be overseeing the Commission committee, and will manage Non-Olympic styles rules and regulations, as well as implement and Instruct new officials.
“It is very important to have a Canadian representative on an international sport committee. It gives us the insight on what is going on at the International level, in good timing and we get to understand the inner-workings at more personal level,” said Kingsbury. Read More... |
| POSTED: 2012-05-08 |
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SOC Website breaks 53,000 hits in month of April
 The Sports Officials Canada website had a record 53,053 hits in the month of April surpassing the old record of 50,000 set in March 2011. The site is also up 12,000 hits over last years first four months. Thanks to everyone who visits our site — be sure to tell your fellow officials about Sports Officials Canada. |
| POSTED: 2012-05-08 |
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April Rules of the Game Winner
May 4, 2012
Congratulations to Bill Rourke (Curling) of Nestleton, ON for winning our April SOC's Rules of the Game Contest. Bill correctly answered our question:
What am I?
The countdown to London is on. Canadian officials will be joining their counterparts from around the world to ensure the integrity of the competition. The official in this sport will have to know the following:
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I weigh 7.26 kilograms;
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I’m 110 – 130 millimetres in diameter;
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I can’t drop below my starting position during my competitors attempt; and
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My competitor can only use one hand.
X Discus
X Lawn Bowls
X Bocce Ball
√ Men's Shot Put
Bill will receive an SOC Gift Pack. Good luck to everyone on the May contest. |
| POSTED: 2012-05-03 |
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Hockey Icon Bill McCreary headlines stellar lineup at 2012 SOC Conference
 OTTAWA -Refereeing legend Bill McCreary will deliver the Keynote Address at the upcoming Sports Officials Canada (SOC) annual conference. This year’s conference – Image in Officiating – will be held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, September 21 to 23. The weekend event features lectures, presentations, workshops and exhibits. Officials from across Canada, representing over 45 sports are expected to be in attendance. The SOC Annual Awards Dinner will also take place on Saturday, September 22. All events will be held at the Delta Bessborough.
McCreary retired in 2010 after 29 seasons on the ice. Throughout the years, the list of his career highlights includes nearly every major professional hockey event around the world.....
Joining McCreary on the list of speakers and presenters, are Héctor Vergara - one of the most prolific – and well-respected – referees in Canada; Dave Yeast - Vice President of Officiating Education at Arbiter Sports; Corrie Davis - Baseball Canada National Supervisor of Umpires, Dr. Susan Forbes - Professor and researcher at Lakehead University, and Dr. Lori Livingston - Dean of Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences at Lakehead University. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. Read More... |
| POSTED: 2012-04-17 |
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Registration for the 2012 SOC Conference is now open!
Registration for the Sports Officials Canada conference is now open. This year’s conference – Image in Officiating - will be held September 21 -23, 2012, at the Delta Bessborough in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
In todays’ world of sports every aspect of the competition comes under scrutiny. Someone is always watching; somewhere there’s a camera on. There are tweets, posts and blogs. There are no exceptions; no exemptions. Everyone is “fair game” including the officials. Your appearance, your actions, your behaviour are exposed for all to see. How do you deal with this increased spotlight? How do you maintain your composure? How do you teach your officials to perform their best? How do you put your best image forward? This year’s conference program will address these questions and more. You’ll hear from some the most recognizable officials in sport and how they deal with the issue of Image. Come share your experiences with Officials from across the country, representing over 45 sports, from grassroots to the Olympics and Pros.
Go the CONFERENCE '12 section of this website for all the updates and details. |
| POSTED: 2012-04-16 |
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