Referee's Info
Entry Level Referee Course Scheduled
WE NEED REFEREES FOR THE FALL SEASON.
If you are unemployed or wanting to earn some money and help out the league at the same time, this is a great opportunity!
The Anderson Youth Soccer League will be offering an entry level referee class in the month of July. This is an 18 hour course. One must attend all 18 hours and pass the test at the end of the course in order to receive your referee license.
The class will be held on the following dates:
| • |
July 8 |
Friday |
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
|
|
•
|
July 9 |
Saturday |
9 am – 4 pm
|
|
•
|
July 15 |
Friday
|
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
|
|
• |
July 16 |
Saturday |
9 am – 4 pm
|
You MUST pre-register for this class. To pre-register, contact Craig Sannebeck at: raiderangel9@yahoo.com or 530-339-1809 (leave a message if you get voice mail). Location of the class will be in Anderson. The class location will be announced once you pre-register.
The cost of the class is free, but if you pass the class you must pay $40 to register with CNRA (the referee association) in order to obtain your license.
For more information, contact the league referee coordinator at: raiderangel9@yahoo.com or 530-339-1809.
Referees are an integral part of the game of soccer. Their primary functions are to ensure that the laws of the game are followed and that the safety of the player is ensured.
Referees are proud of their contribution to soccer and take their assignments seriously. Their basic requirements are:
An understanding of the spirit and the letter of the laws; good physical condition; cooperation with fellow officials;
personal flexibility that allows for a totally unemotional approach to all decisions despite experiencing the myriad
of participant emotions during a typical game; and to make the game of soccer enjoyable to play and watch.
How do I become a referee?
Some important points:
1. Knowledge of soccer is not required (most coaches will tell you that referees know nothing about soccer!).
2. While some previous playing, coaching or officiating experience is always helpful, no experience is required to become
a soccer referee.
3. While there are age restrictions for the advanced Grades, there are no age requirements for the entry level Grades.
4. English is the preferred clinic language, but we do have Spanish clinics and can manage instruction in other languages
as well.
5. You should be able to run with (not necessarily outrun) the players; get in shape to referee, not referee to get in shape.
To become a qualified referee, there are a few easy steps everyone must go through. The first is to attend a mandatory classroom training session. These “Entry Level Clinics” are offered in many locations around the state each year, most often during the summer and fall months. Eight-hour clinics are offered as one or two day events; sixteen-hour clinics are often held as either weekend courses (Saturday and Sunday) or weekday courses (3-5 weekday nights) or a combination (Friday night, Saturday, Sunday afternoon).
At the conclusion of the instructional classes a written examination will be given to all who have completed the course. The examination is 100 objective (True-False, Multiple Choice) questions. Candidates must get at least 75 correct to pass the test.
United States Soccer Federation (USSF) registration is $40. Another expense is the uniform package (shirt, shorts, socks, shoes and referee equipment). Many uniform manufacturers and retail stores offer a money-saving starter package.
If you would like to become a referee, contact Craig Sannebeck, AYSL Referee Coordinator at raiderangel9@yahoo.com
Becoming a Referee
CNRA offers USSF Grade 8 Referee and Grade 9 Recreational Referee clinics throughout CYSA. Referee clinics are scheduled on a regular basis by the Anderson Youth Soccer League.
USSF Grade 8 Referee
The Grade 8 clinic consists of six (6) 3-hour sessions, for a total of eighteen (18) hours of instruction. Attendance at all sessions is required for successful completion of the course. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates may register as Grade 8 Referees with the United States Soccer Federation for a registration fee ($40.00).
How Do I Sign Up for a Referee Clinic?
To enroll in a USSF Referee Clinic, contact Craig Sannebeck, AYSL Referee Coordinator at raiderangel9@yahoo.com and he will let you know when the next available clinic is available.