Quebec soccer clubs use role-playing to prepare referees for abusive encounters

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CS Saint-Laurent head referee Christopher Quinn attended a training program for new refs that has them play out potentially violent scenarios on the pitch.

With each viral video showing parents, fans, players or coaches verbally or physically abusing referees online, the focus on these interactions grows. To deal with that abuse, clubs like CS Saint-Laurent now include role-playing scenarios in their referee training. As the head referee for CS Saint Laurent, Christopher Quinn spends a lot of time worrying about the safety of his workforce.

With each viral video showing parents, fans, players or coaches verbally or physically abusing referees online, the focus on these interactions grows. Some soccer clubs have resorted to In addition to the new role-playing training for referees, CS Saint-Laurent now offers sensitivity training for parents and coaches.

To address the situation, the Minor Soccer Association of Windsor, in Quebec's Eastern Townships, recently announced that it would At the training CBC was invited to, there were about 20 trainees on the pitch. It was their first day outside of a classroom and the teacher from Soccer Quebec was already emphasizing the importance of embracing the authoritative nature of the job.

 

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