• Born in England, played soccer for school team until age 12

• Moved to Australia, played 3^rd division amateur soccer until age 23

• Moved to Canada, played 1 year 2^nd division amateur soccer

• Started refereeing 1982, progressed to FIFA Linesman 1992 & 93

• Appointed National Referee 1994 to 2001

Officiating Experience

• Appointed to international exhibition games AC Milan V Benfica 1991 and AC Milan V FC Porto 1992

• Appointed U17 World Cup Qualifying Tournament Cuba 1992

• Appointed Men’s World Cup qualifying games in Puerto Rico and Honduras 1992

• Officiated in every professional league in Ontario since 1988

• Officiated in Provincial and National club and all-star championships, Provincial and National University championships, Provincial and National collegiate championships.

Other Experience

• 1988 qualified as Provincial Referee Assessor

• 2000 qualified as District Referee Instructor

• 7 years elected to Durham Branch OSRA Executive (including President)

• 6 years DRC for Durham Region Soccer Association

DRC: Gord Arrowsmith, 95 Wetherburn Drive, Whitby, ON   L1P 1N5     drcdurham@rogers.com