Frequently Asked Questions for Entry Level And Rec 9 Referee Clinics
Q: How do I sign up (or sign my son or daughter up) for a clinic?
A: On the left side of the web page is a list of topics. The fifth item down is "Clinic Registrations." Click on that and a small box will appear. Enter the requested information.
Q: How do I make payment?
A: You can bring the clinic fee the morning of the clinic. Check or cash can be used for payment. Checks should be made out to DSRA. For recertifying referees, you should register on-line with USSF following the instructions in your renewal packet.
Q: What should I bring?
A: A pad and pencil or pen. You may want to take notes during the Clinic. A test will be given at the end of the clinic. Don’t get nervous about the test. The questions on the test are based on the material covered in the Clinic.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Dress comfortably. Jeans or shorts will be fine. No need for spikes or uniforms. This is a class room session. We may step outside to go over some field mechanics (techniques).
Q: Should I do anything to prepare for the Clinic?
A: No need, but you may want to review Rules of the Game by going to
http://www.ussoccer.com/laws/index.jsp.html
Q: What’s the difference between Grade 8 Clinic and Grade 9 Clinic?
A: Both Clinics are established by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and cover the Rules of the Game. The course material is the same nationally and qualifies the referees to work in any state.
The Grade 8 Clinic is a 2 day session with an On-field follow up on a date TBA. Upon satisfactory completion, the referee will qualify to work as a referee and an assistant referee in club matches and at tournaments.
The Grade 9 Clinic is a 1 day session. The same material is covered in the Grade 9 Clinic as in the Grade 8, but not as in-depth. While there is no age limit, it is geared toward younger people interested in becoming referees at the instructional youth level (u6 to u14), and as an assistant referee on all youth matches. There is focus on working as an assistant referee. Upon satisfactory completion the individual will qualify to work as an assistant referee and a referee for club (in-house) youth matches and work as an assistant referee in tournaments up the u14 age bracket.
Clinic Information
Recertification Registration for 2008 will be again done on-line. Detailed information can be found in the registration packet you received in the mail. You can use any browser to access the website, www.ussoccer.info, to register. The website will ask you for a username and password. Your username is R plus your USSF ID# (e.g., R0031420187964273) and your password is your last name. In addition to the USSF registration fee that is paid on-line ($25), there will be an additional $20 clinic fee for everyone attending, payable to DSRA.
The USSF on-field clinic for referees who took the3/1 and 3/8/08 entry level course in Dover will be on the following Saturdays beginning at 8:30AM and lasting to about 12:30 PM. New referees are to report to the venue designated with their zip code. Referees should come in uniform and have the necessary equipment to referee a soccer match. Patches will be presented at the clinic. You must complete this clinic to be officially registered as a USSF referee for 2008. The fields, directions and their respective zip codes are listed below. If you have questions contact Frank Herkes at 239-7421 (e-mail herkesfe@comcast.net or Bob Jarvis at 651-9073 (e-mail bob@jarvis.net).
Kirkwood Complex: APRIL 5th (see kirkwoodsoccer.com web-site for directions), 19701, 19702, 19709, 19711, 19713, 19720, 19803, 19806
Schutte Park Dover MARCH 29th (Rt 8 west from 13 to Mifflin Rd., left (south) on Mifflin Rd to park. WaWa on corner at Mifflin Rd) 19973, 19901, 19904, 19934, 19956, 19958, 19962, 19964, 19977, 21915
Cecil County: 21921 (will be contacted by Mike Naughton, 410-398-8239)
