Referees


Daniel Bartošek		Lives in: Brno (CZE) Born: 1976 First season as a referee: 1998 National seasons: 10 National matches approx. 400 International seasons: 7 International matches: approx. 80 Highest division as a player: 2nd division The best or the most important match in career: WFC U19 Woman ´06, WFC Woman ´07 Goal as a referee: To be at least once judging some matches at Olympic Games Occupation: Salvage and rescue service Leisure: Sport, Family
Michael Bartošek		Lives in: Letovice (CZE) Born: 1976 First season as a referee: 1996 National seasonsi: 13 National matches: approx. 400 International seasons: 10 International matches: approx. 90 Highest division as a player: Highest division The best or the most important match in career: WFC U19 Woman ´06, WFC Woman ´07 Goal as a referee: To be at least once judging some matches at Olympic Games Occupation: Police department Leisure: Sport, Dog and Family

Petr Černý		Lives in: Neratovice(CZE) Born: 1975 First season as a referee: 1993/94 National seasonsi: 15 National matches: over 500 International seasons: 12 International matches: over 120 Highest division as a player: Highest division The Best or the most important match in career: The very first game together with Jiri Janoušek in 1994 Goal as a referee: To become as good as possible Occupation: NOWACO area sales manager Leisure: Refereeing, Cycling, Traveling
Jiří Janoušek		Lives in: Říčany(CZE) Born: 1969 First season as a referee: 1994/95 National seasonsi: 14 National matches: over 500 International seasons: 12 International matches: over 120 Highest division as a player: Highest division The best or the most important match in career: Men´s game in European Championships 1995 - we were newcomers and it was like throwing us into the water without a rescue ring Goal as a referee: To referee in a big final Occupation: Dispatcher in a shipping company Leisure: Refereeing, Gardening, My job

Mikko Alakare		Lives in: Helsinki(FIN) Born: 1976 First season as a referee: 1993/94 National seasonsi: 12 National matches: 190 International seasons: 8 International matches: 73 Highest division as a player: 3rd division The Best or the most important match in career: The next in line. If I think about the history it would be WFC Final 2004 in Switzerland. Goal as a referee: To develop myself as a person and to enjoy refereeing. Occupation: Attorney at Law Leisure: Football refereeing, Sports in general, Diving, Wines & Good Food, Travelling
Vesa Vilkki		Lives in: Helsinki (FIN) Born: 1980 First season as a referee: 1998/99 National seasonsi: 7 National matches: 130 International seasons: 2 International matches: 30 Highest division as a player: Junior games The Best or the most important match in career: fEuro Floorball Cup final ´08 (AIK – Warberg) Goal as a referee: To constantly improve as a referee, experience great moments Occupation: Team manager Leisure: Golf

Kim-Alexander Hofgaard Jorstad		Lives in: Oslo(NOR) Born: 1974 First season as a referee: 1991 National seasonsi: 17 National matches: approx. 600 International seasons: 9 International matches: 104 Highest division as a player: Highest division The Best or the most important match in career: Euro Floorball Cup final men ´06 and ´07 Goal as a referee: WFC final Occupation: Lawyer for the government Leisure: Golf, Sailing, Skiing, Football
Rune Ali Zouhar		Lives in: Oslo (NOR) Born: 1968 First season as a referee: 1995 National seasonsi: 12 National matches: approx. 300 International seasons: 10 International matches: 103 Highest division as a player: 2nd division The Best or the most important match in career: The most important game is the next game. The best game is yet to come – I hope. Goal as a referee: To improve Occupation: Consultant at the Norwegian Floorball Federation koníčky: Golf and My Family

Thomas Andersson		Lives in: Stockholm (SWE) Born: 1977 First season as a referee: 1993 National seasonsi: 7 National matches: 112 International seasons: 3 International matches: 21 Highest division as a player: 1st division The Best or the most important match in career: Men’s final game between Warberg and AIK for the Swedish Champion in Globen Arena in front of 14397 spectators Goal as a referee: To be a role model for other referees, to perform at our top every single game Occupation: Product Manager at Ericsson Leisure: Family, Floorball, Friends and Technical Stuff!
Kalle Fahlander		Lives in: Stockholm (SWE) Born: 1975 First season as a referee: 1993 National seasonsi: 7 National matches: 113 International seasons: 3 International matches: 21 Highest division as a player: 3rd division The Best or the most important match in career: Men’s final game between Warberg and AIK for the Swedish Champion in Globen Arena in front of 14397 spectators Goal as a referee: Always be well prepared for the game and do the best you can Occupation: Royal Swedish Navy koníčky: Exercise and Watching Sport, Reading, My Work

Mike Bengtsson		Lives in: Varberg (SWE) Born: 1963 First season as a referee: 1987 National seasonsi: 11 National matches: 330 International seasons: 7 International matches: 78 Highest division as a player: 1st division The Best or the most important match in career: Swedish laegue Final ´06 and WFC Women Final ´05 Goal as a referee: WFC Men Final Occupation: Nurse Leisure: Travelling, Sport and Music
Martin Polverari		Lives in: Varberg (SWE) Born: 1969 First season as a referee: 1991 National seasons: 11 National matches: 220 International seasons: 7 International matches: 78 Highest division as a player: 3rd division The best or the most important match in career: Swedish laegue Final ´06 and WFC Women Final ´05 Goal as a referee: WFC Men Final Occupation: / Leisure: My Children

Thomas Baumgartner		Lives in: Rüegsauschachen(SUI) Born: 1974 First season as a referee: 1993 National seasonsi: 16 National matches: 774 International seasons: 8 International matches: 68 Highest division as a player: 1st division The Best or the most important match in career: WFC Men Final ´06 Goal as a referee: Always improve Occupation: Area sales representative Leisure: Various Sports, Geocaching
Thomas Kläsi		Lives in: Grünenmatt (SUI) Born: 1975 First season as a referee: 1992 National seasonsi: 17 National matches: 783 International seasons: 8 International matches: 68 Highest division as a player: 2nd division The Best or the most important match in career: WFC Men Final ´06 Goal as a referee: / Occupation: Finance adviser koníčky: Golf, Family, Geocaching

Thomas Erhard		Lives in: Münsingen (SUI) Born: 1973 First season as a referee: 1991/92 National seasonsi: 18 National matches: 370 International seasons: 10 International matches: 155 Highest division as a player: Small Field - 1st division The Best or the most important match in career: WFC U19 Men Final Goal as a referee: To learn from every game and having fun Occupation: Social worker koníčky: Football
Philippe Renz		Lives ine: Fribourg (SUI) Born: 1973 First season as a referee: 1992/93 National seasonsi: 7 National matches: 150 International seasons: 4 International matches: 75 Highest division as a player: Highest division The Best or the most important match in career: WFC U19 Men Final Goal as a referee: To be the best referee one can be Occupation: Lawyer Leisure: Sport, Aviation;

Monday, 10 November 2008

Referees to be trained during the World Championship

Not only for spectators are World Championship organizers preparing many accompanying events. The world tournament will be an opportunity for referees to meet as well. There is a seminar with an international lecturer planned for them in Ostrava. Read more...

Wednesday, 22 October 2008

Petr Černý: Being Selected for the WFC Is Pleasant

Four Czech referees will take part in the World Championship taking place in Ostrava and Prague in December. They include the Bartošek brothers and Jiří Janoušek with Petr Černý. And it was Petr Černý whom we asked several questions.