Questions & Answers

GRADE 9/8 REFEREE:

Grade 9, Recreation Referee, is 8 Hours of Class time.

Assignment level: Up to U-13 centers and running lines.

Recreational Grade 9 is open to all ages, though over 10 years is recommended.

All classroom time, with some video learning as well.

Test is 50 questions, with a passing grade required of 75%.

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Grade 8, Entry Level Referee, is 16 hours of class time.

Assignment level: Up to U-19 centers and running lines.

Entry Level Referee grade 8 is open to all ages, though over 12 years is recommended.

Mainly classroom time, with some video learning, along with some hands on training with flag (AR) work.

Test is 100 questions, with a passing grade required of 75%.

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Grade 9 to grade 8 bridge clinic (or 'upgrade' to some). You take this the last 3-4 sessions of the grade 8 clinic. You must be a grade 9 with 1 year experience (12 months) to take the bridge clinic.

It is designed to add the additional 8 hours to the grade 9 clinic so the referee can get the required 16 hours for the grade 8.

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For those wanting to upgrade to a Grade 7 or higher, please contact Dave Derry for more information: email: derryfam@e-z.net or via phone 360-944-7991

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CLINIC INFORMATION:

How to sign up for a referee clinic:

Who to contact: Always contact your referee assignor for games, reimbursement costs, and clinic dates/times. For scheduling a clinic, contact Dave Derry at derryfam@e-z.net 360-944-7991

How much does it cost to take a referee clinic?

As of July 2004, the fee schedule for referee clinics is as follows:

Grade 9: $40.00
Grade 8: $65.00
Up-Grade 9 to 8: $55.00
Re-cert for grade 9, 8, 7: $45.00

Dropping off children to do the clinic:

For parents dropping their child off, it would be nice to have you come early for pick up 15 minutes earlier then scheduled pick up time. This is for classes that get out a few minutes earlier, and so that the instructor does not have to wait longer than necessary as they have to wait for all people to be picked up. This is also for security reasons as well.

What if I don't pass the test?

For someone who has been having a difficulty time in passing their test (below 75%), the instructors will speak with each person and help guide them to understanding. If for some reason the person still is having difficulty, the instructor may ask for them to return to the next clinic, to sit in on the last class to re-take the test. You do not have to pay for not passing the test, you pay at time of passing. This is a way of helping the person along. Out of a class of 30, there are usually about 10 or less people that need help, so don't feel bad! This is a way for all the instructors helping in making sure each person understood each question.

What to bring to a clinic:

A pencil and notebook (or paper)
Social Security number & payment, if you have yet to pay, but bring this at the last day of class.

*Write check out to: District 5

Depending on the facility (usually yes), you can bring in
snacks/drinks.

*The last day of class (8 AM - 5 PM) bring a sack lunch.

Normally they will not be doing drills, due to rain or location, however you 'may' do a small portion of flag movements (AR work).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Is there an age limitation with refereeing games?

Columbia Youth Soccer Federation (CYSF) has added a requirement that the referee must be at least one (1) year older than the players in the game.

Center Vs. Running Lines:

It is okay if a referee only wishes to run lines, however a referee cannot just be a center referee. USSF encourages ALL referees to at least do a 75/25% split between Centers and Lines.

Do I need additional training once I have been certified?

Everyone is required to take 5 hours of additional training each year and have it recorded at the time of Recertification. There are different ways to obtain the 5 hours. The Saturday after Thanksgiving is a great way to get all the hours with different instructors. Each year there is a Super Saturday at Tacoma generally in February. CSRA meetings on the 2nd Monday at St. Lukes down town can account for hours. Oregon also has published meetings and Clinics. Soccer Fair in Sea Tac is a perfect way to collect all the hours needed, and it is the end of April of each year.

*You would need to contact your referee coordinator to get additional information on any of these.

*We do not encourage Referees to gain their hours by going back to an Entry level clinic; meaning taking the entire Grade class all over again.

What if I don't get my yearly hours needed?

You can just schedule up to take the re-certification clinic. This would mean you would be taking the entire 5 hours, plus your test at the end in one day.

What does 'Grade' mean?

Grade does not mean school grade, it is just the grade level of the referee. Grade 9 is the lowest grade, while a Grade 1 is the highest.

What does an AR stand for?

An AR stands for Assistant Referee; meaning 'Running Lines'.

You are certified, now what?

Contact your referee club assignor right away. Let them know that you have just become certified, and what grade level of referee you are. It gives the assignor an idea about yourself if you include your age, and if you are in the club's area or not?

With youth we typically like to start out with refereeing mini-mod's, which are U-6 thru U-8 (5 - 8 year olds). This gives the new referee an idea of how games are ran, and builds confidence. Once the new referee has done some games or several, we will then have them do higher level of games like U-9 and so on up the ladder.

Don't expect to just jump right in at a higher game level at first. This has been explained like getting your drivers license. Once you get it, it doesn't mean that you know how to drive a car. You must continue your learning to become better at it. This analogy is like refereeing, you must continue to practice to become better and better.

For some it may only take a few games to go higher up the ladder, for others it may take a year or two. This all depends on the referee and how comfortable they feel, and how well they know the game. Some may stop for a year or two at one U-Level. It just all depends.

I have heard about Referee Mentors, what is that?

Referee Mentors are referees that have done years worth of games. They generally are adults, and have a long history and knowledge of the game. Their insight towards the game is huge when it is shared with the newer referees.

What would a Referee Mentor do?

A Referee Mentor would be assigned to a game with a newer referee. Sometimes that is not the case. You may have a mentor assigned to a referee that has been doing games for a while or several years. This referee may need help or knowledge to help move up the ladder. Having a referee mentor at your games does not show that you are not "good enough" or "need help", this is for added support to our referees. The referee mentor shows up to your game before it starts and just observes you in what you are doing before the game. The referee mentor may give you suggestions or helpful tips on things you can do before a game, during or after. They will observe the entire game. At the half time they may talk to you and go over some plays at the half or calls you may have made. Again, teaching tips only. At the end of the game a referee mentor may discuss with you on some more topics to help you out as well. If you ever see a mentor out watching games, it is to only give you the support you need and you most certainly should use this to your advantage and ask questions then.

Can anyone become a mentor?

We try to encourage all of our referees to become mentors at some point. This is a great way on giving back support that was once given to you. Contact your referee assignor to be added to the Referee Mentor List.

What does Central Vancouver SC reimburse back to referees?

Central Vancouver SC reimburses for certification/re-certification. However, you must complete 7 games before getting this reimbursement back (this is for adults/youth, and any grade referee).

We also reimburse back for Grade 8 Youth only, a referee kit. The kit includes the following:

Referee Jersey
Shorts
Socks
Whistle
Lanyard

How to get paid for games:

Fill out a reimbursement form for each game completed. It is best to do this after every game or after the day of games. It is very difficult to do this after a few weeks. The form includes all the information you must document. It also includes the pay scale.

Referee Closet:

For anyone who has stepped down from refereeing, and you don't wish to keep your uniform or equipment, we would love to collect it and keep it for new referees who don't have uniforms or for referees who need more equipment. This is great way to recycle your ref gear!

Referee get-together's:

We like to say 'Thank you' to our referees each year with a referee party. This is a way for the club to show appreciation to all our referees. We also like to encourage referees to bring people who are interested in becoming a referee to our party. This may help answer questions that they many have.

We may have a clinic during the party to help refs get another yearly hour in or may have a separate clinic hour in at some point in the year.

This will be on a 'To Be Announced' basis. Your referee assignor will let everyone know when dates/times will be for these events.


	Referee Frequently Asked Questions and Answers GRADE 9/8 REFEREE: Grade 9, Recreation Referee, is 8 Hours of Class time. Assignment level: Up to U-13 centers and running lines. Recreational Grade 9 is open to all ages, though over 10 years is recommended. All classroom time, with some video learning as well. Test is 50 questions, with a passing grade required of 75%. ---------------- Grade 8, Entry Level Referee, is 16 hours of class time. Assignment level: Up to U-19 centers and running lines. Entry Level Referee grade 8 is open to all ages, though over 12 years is recommended. Mainly classroom time, with some video learning, along with some hands on training with flag (AR) work. Test is 100 questions, with a passing grade required of 75%. ----------------- *Grade 9 to grade 8 bridge clinic* (or 'upgrade' to some). You take this the last 3-4 sessions of the grade 8 clinic. You must be a grade 9 with 1 year experience (12 months) to take the bridge clinic. It is designed to add the additional 8 hours to the grade 9 clinic so the referee can get the required 16 hours for the grade 8. ------------------ For those wanting to *upgrade to a Grade 7 or higher, please contact Dave Derry for more information: email: derryfam@e-z.net or via phone 360-944-7991 ------------------- CLINIC INFORMATION:* *How to sign up for a referee clinic:* Who to contact: Always contact your referee assignor for games, reimbursement costs, and clinic dates/times. For scheduling a clinic, contact Dave Derry at derryfam@e-z.net 360-944-7991 *How much does it cost to take a referee clinic?* As of July 2004, the fee schedule for referee clinics is as follows: Grade 9: $40.00 Grade 8: $65.00 Up-Grade 9 to 8: $55.00 Re-cert for grade 9, 8, 7: $45.00 *Dropping off children to do the clinic:* For parents dropping their child off, it would be nice to have you come early for pick up 15 minutes earlier then scheduled pick up time. This is for classes that get out a few minutes earlier, and so that the instructor does not have to wait longer than necessary as they have to wait for all people to be picked up. This is also for security reasons as well. *What if I don't pass the test?* For someone who has been having a difficulty time in passing their test (below 75%), the instructors will speak with each person and help guide them to understanding. If for some reason the person still is having difficulty, the instructor may ask for them to return to the next clinic, to sit in on the last class to re-take the test. You do not have to pay for not passing the test, you pay at time of passing. This is a way of helping the person along. Out of a class of 30, there are usually about 10 or less people that need help, so don't feel bad! This is a way for all the instructors helping in making sure each person understood each question. *What to bring to a clinic:* A pencil and notebook (or paper) Social Security number & payment, if you have yet to pay, but bring this at the last day of class. Write check out to: District 5 Depending on the facility (usually yes), you can bring in snacks/drinks. The last day of class (8 AM - 5 PM) bring a sack lunch. Normally they will not be doing drills, due to rain or location, however you 'may' do a small portion of flag movements (AR work). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: *Is there an age limitation with refereeing games?* Columbia Youth Soccer Federation (CYSF) has added a requirement that the referee must be at least one (1) year older than the players in the game. *Center Vs. Running Lines:* It is okay if a referee only wishes to run lines, however a referee cannot just be a center referee. USSF encourages ALL referees to at least do a 75/25% split between Centers and Lines. *Do I need additional training once I have been certified?* Everyone is required to take 5 hours of additional training each year and have it recorded at the time of Recertification. There are different ways to obtain the 5 hours. The Saturday after Thanksgiving is a great way to get all the hours with different instructors. Each year there is a Super Saturday at Tacoma generally in February. CSRA meetings on the 2nd Monday at St. Lukes down town can account for hours. Oregon also has published meetings and Clinics. Soccer Fair in Sea Tac is a perfect way to collect all the hours needed, and it is the end of April of each year. You would need to contact your referee coordinator to get additional information on any of these. We do not encourage Referees to gain their hours by going back to an Entry level clinic; meaning taking the entire Grade class all over again. *What if I don't get my yearly hours needed?* You can just schedule up to take the re-certification clinic. This would mean you would be taking the entire 5 hours, plus your test at the end in one day. *What does 'Grade' mean?* Grade does not mean school grade, it is just the grade level of the referee. Grade 9 is the lowest grade, while a Grade 1 is the highest. *What does an AR stand for?* An AR stands for Assistant Referee; meaning 'Running Lines'. *You are certified, now what?* Contact your referee club assignor right away. Let them know that you have just become certified, and what grade level of referee you are. It gives the assignor an idea about yourself if you include your age, and if you are in the club's area or not? With youth we typically like to start out with refereeing mini-mod's, which are U-6 thru U-8 (5 - 8 year olds). This gives the new referee an idea of how games are ran, and builds confidence. Once the new referee has done some games or several, we will then have them do higher level of games like U-9 and so on up the ladder. Don't expect to just jump right in at a higher game level at first. This has been explained like getting your drivers license. Once you get it, it doesn't mean that you know how to drive a car. You must continue your learning to become better at it. This analogy is like refereeing, you must continue to practice to become better and better. For some it may only take a few games to go higher up the ladder, for others it may take a year or two. This all depends on the referee and how comfortable they feel, and how well they know the game. Some may stop for a year or two at one U-Level. It just all depends. *I have heard about Referee Mentors, what is that?* Referee Mentors are referees that have done years worth of games. They generally are adults, and have a long history and knowledge of the game. Their insight towards the game is huge when it is shared with the newer referees. *What would a Referee Mentor do?* A Referee Mentor would be assigned to a game with a newer referee. Sometimes that is not the case. You may have a mentor assigned to a referee that has been doing games for a while or several years. This referee may need help or knowledge to help move up the ladder. Having a referee mentor at your games does not show that you are not "good enough" or "need help", this is for added support to our referees. The referee mentor shows up to your game before it starts and just observes you in what you are doing before the game. The referee mentor may give you suggestions or helpful tips on things you can do before a game, during or after. They will observe the entire game. At the half time they may talk to you and go over some plays at the half or calls you may have made. Again, teaching tips only. At the end of the game a referee mentor may discuss with you on some more topics to help you out as well. If you ever see a mentor out watching games, it is to only give you the support you need and you most certainly should use this to your advantage and ask questions then. *Can anyone become a mentor?* We try to encourage all of our referees to become mentors at some point. This is a great way on giving back support that was once given to you. Contact your referee assignor to be added to the Referee Mentor List. *What does Central Vancouver SC reimburse back to referees?* Central Vancouver SC reimburses for certification/re-certification. However, you must complete 7 games before getting this reimbursement back (this is for adults/youth, and any grade referee). We also reimburse back for Grade 8 Youth only, a referee kit. The kit includes the following: Referee Jersey Shorts Socks Whistle Lanyard *How to get paid for games:* Fill out a reimbursement form for each game completed. It is best to do this after every game or after the day of games. It is very difficult to do this after a few weeks. The form includes all the information you must document. It also includes the pay scale. *Referee Closet:* For anyone who has stepped down from refereeing, and you don't wish to keep your uniform or equipment, we would love to collect it and keep it for new referees who don't have uniforms or for referees who need more equipment. This is great way to recycle your ref gear! *Referee get-together's:* We like to say 'Thank you' to our referees each year with a referee party. This is a way for the club to show appreciation to all our referees. We also like to encourage referees to bring people who are interested in becoming a referee to our party. This may help answer questions that they many have. We may have a clinic during the party to help refs get another yearly hour in or may have a separate clinic hour in at some point in the year. This will be on a 'To Be Announced' basis. Your referee assignor will let everyone know when dates/times will be for these events.