Clinics NEW USSF CLINICS FOR 2011  Recertification Registration for 2011 will be again done on-line. Detailed information can be found in the registration packet or post card you will receive in the mail soon. 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 ($40 ) there will be an additional $20 clinic fee. A $5 Risk Assessment fee for referees 18yrs and older is covered in the fee.  Remember you MUST attend one of the three recertification clinics to be in good standing. August 29h, 2010 Grade 9 Entry level clinic at Western YMCAComplex    A USSF Entry Grade 9 Recreational Level clinic for new referees will be held onSunday, August 29th at the Western YMCA on Kirkwood Hgy  Cost of the clinic is $60 payable to DSRA.  Please pre-register under "Registrations".  A third part of this clinic will is an on-field clinic on a Saturday morning at the start of the recreational season from 8AM to 12:30PM at either Kirkwood complex, Hockessin complex, Cecil County, MOT or Schutte Park in Dover. The venue for the referee will be dependent on the referee's zip code. New referees will be doing matches and will be required to wear their uniform. This is mandatory for completion of the USSF course. You must attend all three dates for completion of the course.  Successful completion of the course requires being present at both sessions and passing the referee test .The clinic will begin at 8:30AM Saturday August 29th and run to 5PM.  Referees should bring lunch and a #2 pencil for the test. No uniform or equipment is required for the clinic.    For further details contact Frank Herkes at 302-239-7421, e-mail at herkesfe@comcast.net  or Robert Jarvis at 302-651-9073, e-mail bob@jarvis.net A written test on the course content and the 17 Laws will be given at the end of the clinic.  There are two USSF websites that have the "Laws Of the Game" and "The Guide to Procedures".  Information from these websites are below and will be covered in the two day clinic. You will receive a hard copy book of LOTG and procedures at the clinic. However, you can get a head start by looking over this information. Additionally, We like you to print out the USSF registration form (third link below) and complete it in prior to attending the clinic.  This will reduce your time and ours having not have to fill one out at registration. Some notes on the form: The Registration year is 2011 Be sure you print clearly and record your DOB Also be sure to fill and sign Section 5. Grade level is 8  and District is 1  http://www.ussoccer.com/Referees/Registration/~/media/14FEAD21F8E7402AAC784DA17FE9542E.ashx  http://www.ussoccer.com/Referees/~/media/ECF01495634D47D3BC97E71F495EA201.ashx http://www.ussoccer.com/Referees/~/media/403B1AA8056E43829F99DE959022713F 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 including the date and type (e.g., Grade 8 or Recreational Grade 9). 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 #2 pencil and 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.  There are two USSF websites that have the "Laws Of the Game" and "The Guide to Procedures".  Information from these websites are below and will be covered in the two day clinic. You will receive a hard copy book of LOTG and procedures at the clinic. However, you can get a head start by looking over this information.   Additionally, We like you to print out the USSF registration form (third link below) and complete it in prior to attending the clinic.  This will reduce your time and ours having not have to fill one out at registration. Some notes on the form: The Registration year is 2009 Be sure you print clearly and record your DOB Also be sure to fill and sign Section 5. Grade level is 8  and District is 1    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 followed by a half day on-field clinic at a venue near their zip code.  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.