For all those interested in becoming a referee:
All referees regardless of age will take the entry level G-9 course.
After passing the test and refereeing on the field for a minimum of one season
(spring, summer or fall----not a year as was initially required) they are
then eligible to take the bridge class provided they are at least 14 years of age.
After passing the test for the bridge class they then will be promoted
to the USSF Grade 8 level.
Current level 9 referees:
Those who are currently level 9 referees and will be 14 years old on or
before 1/1/09 are then eligible to take the bridge class to advance to level 8.
Level 8 referees can recertify in any of the clinics offered around the state.
Below are the clinics offered in our area . For other locations and dates check the following website - http://msysareferee.net/
Grade 9 Entry level clinics: Mid-Michigan area:
None Scheduled at this time
Grade 9 Recert. clinics: Mid-Michigan area:
None Scheduled at this time
Grade 9 to Grade 8 Bridge Classes: Mid-Michigan area:
Bridge clinic for level 9 to level 8:
Owing to schedules, the availability of appropriate meeting space, and the projected attendance of 40+ participants, a USSF Bridge Class in the Mid-Michigan District will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2008, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, The Lecture Theater, Covenant HealthCare, Cooper Campus, 700 Cooper Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602.
Eligibility:
1. Must be 14 years-old by 01/01/2009
2. Must have been a USSF Grade 9 Referee for at least one season
3. Students born before 01/01/1990 must verify Risk Management certification
Registration:
a. Name
b. Address, City, State, Zip Code
c. Telephone Number
d. USSF ID Number<
e. Birthdate
f. Risk Management Number (if born before 01/01/1990)
2. Mail a $50.00 check (payable to "MRC") to Kent E. Timm, 3817 Prairie Creek Lane, Saginaw, MI 48603-1281. Registration is non-refundable, and may be forfeited if not received by July 9, 2008, 10 days prior to the Class.
3. Registration will be confirmed through email. Participants MUST bring a copy of the email as proof of registration to the Class.
Participation:
1. The Class begins at 9:00 am; late-arriving students may be excluded, without a refund of their registration payment.
2. Students must provide their own paper and pencil or pen for taking notes, and must provide their own pencil for taking the USSF Referee Test.
3. Lunch is on-your-own. No food and beverages, other than water, is allowed in the Lecture Theater (facility rule)
4. Electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, etc.) cannot be used in the Lecture Theater (facility rule)
Testing, Certification, or Re-Certification:
1. Participants must pass the 100 question USSF Referee Test with a minimum score of 75 to become certified as a Grade 8 Referee.
2. Participants who pass will be certified as a Grade 8 Referee for the rest of 2008 and for all of 2009, so they do not have to complete a USSF Recertification Course in fall 2008
3. Participants who do not pass will be re-certified as a Grade 9 Referee for the rest of 2008 and for all of 2009, so they do not have to complete a USSF Recertification Course in fall 2008
Kent E. Timm
District Referee Administrator
Referee Assignor
Grade 7 & 8 Recertification Clinics: Mid-Michigan area:
None Scheduled at this time
Risk Management
For all referees born before 1/1/1990:
* Effective July 1, 2007 in order to be certified or recertified as an USSF soccer referee it is necessary to go through a risk management process if you were born before January 1, 1990. If this applies to you, a RISK MANAGEMENT (criminal background check) certificate or card must be presented to the instructor at either the first meeting of an entry
level class or at a recertification class.
*The Cost of Risk Management if $10.00 and is valid for 2 years. It is paid by the individual at the time of applying for risk Management. It is your responsibility to obtain and present the certificate or card to the instructor at the class you attend.
* RISK MANAGEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED BY GOING TO THE SITE
http://www.msysa.net/programs/riskmanage.html
The fee of $10.00 needs to be paid by credit card at the time applying.
Once approved you will be notified by email.
* PRINT OUT A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE AND BRING TO THE CLASS.
If you have a current unexpired risk management card (number), because you are a coach, team official, administrator, etc, THAT RISK MANAGEMENT NUMBER WILL BE ACCEPTED. It must be presented at either a recertification class or at the 1st meeting of an entry level class.
* You MUST have this completed prior to taking a recertification class.
New Uniforms:
The USSF has introduced a new Referee uniform color (green), a new style of the previous uniform colors (yellow, red, blue, and black), and a new style of socks (double-striped) for 2008, which are available through Official Sports.
However, Carlos Folino announced that a "yellow is a yellow and black is a black, etc.", meaning that the Michigan Referee Committee has approved the continued usage of the older style USSF Referee jerseys. Referees should not feel compelled to buy new uniforms, but should replace their older uniforms with the new uniform color and styles when their older equipment becomes worn-out.
A referee crew should continue to match jersey color and sleeve length, and try to match jersey and socks style, if possible.
MSC Referee Uniform: Since the MSC uniform colors will continue to be Kelly green and white the new green jersey will not be used in our club. However, if you are planning on working in tournaments out of our facility you may have to consider buying the new green jersey as the rest of the state refs moves to that new color jersey.
Alternative referee shirts: As most of you know, if you are planning on working in travel soccer matches at our complex or our tournaments you need to purchase or have available an alternative color referee shirt. You need to have a red, blue or black jersey in the case that the visiting team is in yellow.
