Benefits of Officiating Earn money in a sport you enjoy Improves confidence, leadership & team work skills Become more knowledgeable on the Laws of the Game
Benefits of Officiating Obtain a greater appreciation for the game Give back to the game and the community It is a great first job Adult referees are always in demand
Who can Officiate? Anyone ages 11+ can certify to become a referee No experience necessary Referees are considered independent contractors by the club
Becoming a Referee All officials start at Grade 8 in MN Grade 8 allows you to. Center Referee for games up to the referee s own age group Assistant Referee (AR) for any youth game
Becoming a Referee Step 1: Register with the Minnesota State Referee Committee (MNSRC) Create a username and password at www.minnesotatsrc.com View upcoming clinics
Becoming a Referee Step 2: Pay your State Administrative & US Soccer Registration Fees 2017 Fees: State Fee - $20 (non-refundable) US Soccer Referee Registration Fee - $40 The MNSRC website accepts credit cards only
Becoming a Referee Step 3: Complete the on-line training Only available after you register 22 video modules this year (with quizzes) 7-8 hours to complete on-line training
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Becoming a Referee Step 4: Sign-up and Attend a Clinic Clinics are offered all around the state 8 additional hours of classroom training are required for Grade 8 referees Must complete all online training before signing up for a clinic (which are first come first serve)
Becoming a Referee Step 5: Pass the USSF Grade 8 Test 50 questions Passing score is 40 out of 50 Retakes are permitted immediately if need be
Becoming a Referee Step 6: MYSA Background Check Only applies to adult referees (18+ years old) Instructions on the MNSRC website Club officials, coaches or managers will already have one and do not need to repeat
Becoming a Referee Step 7: Concussion Training Required to work any MYSA game On-line training available through the CDC at www.cdc.gov Google search: cdc concussion Training is free and certificate is valid for 3 years
Returning Referees Step 1: Pay your registration fees Step 2: Pass your recertification test Step 3: Complete education requirements Step 4: Attend a clinic (if necessary) Step 5: MYSA Background check Step 6: Concussion Training is current
How assigning works Assigning Assignors are responsible for assigning referees to games Most assignors do use GameOfficials.net in our area Assignors look to match experience with position and level of play base on a referee s availability & preferences Referees must earn opportunities to work games Assignors do NOT have to assign you games!
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Assignor Expectations Treat players, coaches, parents & each other with respect Be professional both on and off the field Be to your game 30 minutes early Wear the appropriate uniform, look professional Apply the rules of the game (blow your whistle!) Minimum 48 hr notice on cancellations
Assignor Expectations Honor your assignments no turn backs or switching for a better game(s) Inform the assignor of any issues such as: Rough play Another referee does not show up A coach acting like a 2 year old A parent acting like a 2 year old A red card or dismissal
Getting Games Contact the club Assignor For the New Prague Soccer Club (NPSC), contact me at: Assignor@newpraguesoccer.com 612-750-0341 (prefer text vs phone call) For contact information of other club s assignors, visit that club s website
Getting Games For the NPSC: All games are considered competitive We offer two seasons: Summer runs May to July Fall runs September to October (Weekends Only)
Getting Games NPSC - Summer 2017 Opportunities 15 teams of U11+ (3 Officials/ game) 7-10 teams of U09-U10 (1 Referee/ game) Each team will have 5 home games
Getting Games Doing the math, that s. 100+ Center Referee opportunities 150 Assistant Referee opportunities A Total of over 250 opportunities to be filled
Game Pay The NPSC 2016 Ref Pay Scale U09-U10 Center = $25 U11-U12 = $30 Center, $20 AR U13-U14 = $35 Center, $25 AR U15-U16 = $43 Center, $33 AR U17+ = $50 Center, $40 AR CR s average $30-$37/ hour AR s average $20-$27/ hour
Branching Out Yes, you may work for other clubs Yes, you may work for other assignors Contact the club assignor or tournament director well in advance of events
Basic Referee Uniform New 2017 Shirt
Basic Referee Gear Uniform/ Shoes Whistle Flags Cards Red & Yellow Score Book (Match Report) Pen/ Pencil Wrist Watch NOT a cell phone! Flipping Coin Badge (Velcro back purchased separately) Water Bottle
Basic Referee Kits (For 1 st Year Refs) Officialsports.com $60.50 Scoresports.com $49.95
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