Referees
Whether you are a new or returning referee, you should start by going to the Minnesota Soccer Referee Committee website and follow the instructions. The website was updated last year and there are some new instructions to follow for re-certifying. That link is: https://www.minnesotasrc.com.
New referees who would like to referee for Lakes United FC games need to contact referee coordinator Charles Speckman (www.refassignors.com) immediately after certification. In order to start the process, go to the website above and follow the instructions for either a grade 8 referee or grade 9 recreational referee. The explainations of the two can be found on the MNSRC webpage; however, if you have questions, please call me.
Existing referees should update their on-line Arbiter information and confirm that they intend on reffing another year.
2012 Referee Clinics
Recertification Course for United States Soccer Federation’s Grade Level 8
Sunday, April 15th, 2012 4:30PM – 6:30 PM @ Chisago Library
Entry Level Referee Clinic – United States Soccer Federation’s Grade Level 8
Saturday, April 14th, 2012 9:30 AM –6:30 PM @ Chisago Library
Recreational Referee Clinic – United States Soccer Federation’s Grade Level 9
Sunday, April 15th, 2012 12:00 PM –4:00 PM @ Chisago Library
Chisago Lakes Area Library 11754 - 302nd Street, Chisago, MN 55013
Please see the attached document for registration information or visit www.minnesotasrc.com
Minnesota Soccer Referee Committee
Site for MN referee soccer referees.
MYSA Weather Guidelines
Check this link for weather guidelines for soccer games.
MYSA Competitive Match Report
Print a few copies to have in your bag, JUST in case!
Week in Review -- USSF
Excellent location for reviewing video clips on law applications on the field. Even though generally focused on professional play, applicable to ALL levels.
Current Referee Directives/Position papers
Variety of printed materials from USSF regarding specific law or situation applications.
Advice to the Referee
Expands on the LOTG to give more depth and understanding to application and intent of the Laws.
Ask A Referee
This is an excellent resource where referees ask nationally certified referee and assessor Jim Allen about situations and how the LOTG would be applied.
FAQs on the Laws of the Game
On the USSF website, provides some helpful answers to frequently asked questions.
