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Referee Clinics

Note that in order to register for any of the following clinics you must do so via the Minnesota SRC web page: http://www.MinnesotaSRC.org

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM MinnesotaSRC

Attendees need to plan to attend the entire session as required by USSF. Please do not expect that to be able to leave early or miss part of the session to attend some other event or activity.

All returning referees received a letter instructing them how to register as a referee for 2008. The information is posted to the SRC website at the following link: http://www.minnesotasrc.org/referee.php#ref-2

Anyone having difficulty registering on-line with USSF can send an email to info@minnesotasrc.org to obtain assistance.

Anyone wishing to attend a clinic must register for the specific clinic at the following link: http://www.minnesotasrc.org/clinics_pre.php

Anyone attending a clinic can study the Laws of the Game in advance by reading the material at: http://images.ussoccer.com/Documents/cms/ussf/07_law_of-the-game.pdf This is strongly encouraged based on the information that follows.

Returning referees that do not pass the recertification test must wait at least 14 days to take the test at another clinic. Instructors will not award badges to anyone that did not receive a passing score.

Anyone taking the Grade 8 Entry level course that does not receive a passing grade will be offered two options. They can wait at least 14 days and retake the test at any clinic location or they can register as a Grade 9 referee provided they attained a minimum passing score for that grade.

Anyone choosing to register as a Grade 9 referee will be able to upgrade the next year by either taking the Grade 8 Entry level course or by taking the one day Bridge course.

ETS will be hosting the following referee clinics in 2008:

March 1, 2008, 10 am to 3 pm: Recertification - Experience 3 years and less (1 day clinic).
Grade 8 referees with three years or less experience and Grade 9 referees may attend this recertification clinic. All attendees must complete their USSF registration on-line. The on-line registration will collect all fees due to the USSF and MNSRA. It is strongly encouraged that all attendees register by 4:00 Central Time on the Thursday before the clinic to ensure the registration is recorded by the MNSRA. Anyone registering with USSF after that time MUST bring proof to the clinic.

Classes will start on time. Attendees that are late may be turned away.

There is a $10 club fee for referees which will not be working for ETS (please make checks payable to ETS).

March 1-2, 2008, 9 am to 6 pm: Referee Clinic Grade 8 (2 day clinic).
Basic certification, minimum age 14. May serve as Referee or Assistant Referee. All attendees 18 years of age and older must complete a Background Investigation form before they are allowed in to the clinic. They can obtain the form from the MYSA website. The form must be notarized in advance of the clinic.

Classes will start on time. Attendees that are late may be turned away.

Grade 8 attendees need to bring a check for $30.00 made payable to MNSRA. Additionally, there is a $10 club fee for referees which will not be working for ETS (please make checks payable to ETS).

March 2, 2008, 9 am to 6 pm: Referee Clinic Grade 9 (1 day clinic).
This is a course intended for young referees (under 14). These Assistant Referees will be qualified to officiate as Referee or Linesperson on any small-sided, non-competitive or in-house match, and as Linesperson on any competitive match (traveling) up to U14.

Classes will start on time. Attendees that are late may be turned away.

Grade 9 attendees need to bring a check for $25.00 made payable to MNSRA. Additionally, there is a $10 club fee for referees which will not be working for ETS (please make checks payable to ETS).

All clinics are being held at Dakota Hills Middle School. Please plan on arriving at least 15 minutes ahead of the start time.

Any questions may be directed to Enrique Lopez-Pineda (ETS Director of Referees) at: refereedir@eagansoccer.org

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REFEREE SCHEDULES

All questions regarding referee scheduling should be addressed to ETS Referee Scheduler. Please refer to the Board of Directors information page for contact information.

Questions or regarding referee certification or feedback should be addressed to the ETS Director of Referees
Enrique Pineda

Comments or Complaints regarding referees should also be addressed to the ETS Director of Referees
Enrique Pineda

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Referee Clinics and General Information

ETS offers referee clinics every year (usually early in the calendar year) for certification of new referees and re-certification of experienced referees. Any interested individuals should contact the Director of Referees for further information on these clinics.

For topics of interest and questions about refereeing in Minnesota, please check the Minnesota State Referee Administration web site at: http://www.MinnesotaSRC.org

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