SC Soccer Referee Association

2007-2008 REFEREE CALENDAR

Referee Instruction Clinic

This clinic will prepare new United States Soccer Federation Recreational Referees (Grade 9)
A. Minimum Age: 11 years old by the date of the clinic
B. Badge: USSF Recreational Referee, with current year
C. Authorized Assignment Level: Referee on recreational youth games under-14 and younger ONLY and assistant referee on any game U-14 or below

No missed time for the class will be allowed. You must commit to the full time in class.
We reserve the right to exclude anyone who arrives late for the start of this clinic.

Parking, Lunch:  Parking is free.  Lunch is available at nearby restaurants, or bring your own.

Fees:  The fees will be $45 total.  Cash will not be accepted.  Make checks payable to “SC Referees.” Bring your check to the first date of the class. The fee does not include the uniform or equipment. 

Course:  The course will be taught using a US-Soccer PowerPoint presentation. The objective is to teach an understanding of the Laws of the Game and referee procedures so that every student will be prepared to referee their first games. Registration as a Referee is contingent on passing a written test at the end of the course.

You must Pre-Register for this clinic by clicking the button below.
Pre-registration will be closed and no additional registrations will be accepted three days prior to the clinic date.
No one will be accepted who has not Pre-Registered.

Handouts may include a copy of “The Laws of the Game” and “The Guide to Procedures for Referees, Assistant Referees and Fourth Officials”.  These may be accessed prior to the class from the web site www.ussoccer.com under Referees and then Laws of the Game.

Bring to Class:  Bring a suitable notebook and a pen and/or pencil for notes.  A good pencil with an eraser will be best for the test.

USSF Referee Registration Form Instructions.

Locate the Referee Registration Form by clicking on this link.

Print the form on standard 8.5” x 11” paper.
Please use only black ink when filling out the form.

Complete Step 1 on the form by filling in your USSF ID Number, (if you have one), Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial, Address, City, State, ZIP Code, Email Address, Telephone Numbers, Gender (M or F), Date of Birth, Country of Birth, and Country of Citizenship. Leave the other blanks in Step 1 empty for now.

Skip Step 2 and Step 3 on the form for now.

Complete Step 4 only if you wish to contribute to the US Soccer Foundation.

Complete Step 5 on the form in black ink, noting YES or NO to the question, sign and date the form.

Bring this completed form to the Referee Clinic in addition to registering online.

Questions? Contact the Referee Instructor for the clinic you plan to attend.
 

Referees over the age of eighteen seeking to officiate South Carolina Youth Soccer Association (SCYSA) matches should also print the following Risk Management Volunteer Disclosure form, complete the form, sign the form, and bring it to the clinic.

This form can be obtained by CLICKING HERE.

Be aware that it is the intent of SCYSA to deny certification to those persons who do not meet the requirements set forth in the SCYSA RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES.