2021 Referee Clinic

2021 Referee Clinic

Headwaters Youth Soccer Association (HYSA) is ready for another Fall Recreation Soccer Season and we need your help!

 

Who:  Anyone ages 13 years and older can become a youth soccer referee.  Adult family and community members are especially encouraged to be a part of our program.  Please help spread the word!

What: Officiate games for youth recreational soccer for age groups U10, U12, U14.

When:  2021 HYSA games are scheduled for Saturdays August 14, 21, 28, September 11, 18, 25 and Sunday September 26.  Game times vary, arrival time is as early as 8:30 AM and the last games end early in the afternoon.

Why:   What's in it for you?  HYSA youth game referee fees are $35/game center referee and $25/game assistant referee.  The more games you are available to officiate the more you earn.   Also,  by successfully completing the course, you will receive FULL reimbursement of your registration fee from Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association (WYSA) PLUS a 10 - piece referee uniform kit.

 

This is a 16 hour course - All course work is done online from wherever you have internet access.  All pre-work needs to be completed before scheduling a date for the Virtual session.

  • The first 8 hours will be in the US Soccer Learning Center completing their required assignments
  • 4 hours additional WisRef pre-course work (on your own)
  • 4 hours Virtual on-line Zoom Course (with Instructors) on one of the dates below

How to Register:  Follow the simple steps below TODAY!

Attention future referees! The Wisconsin Soccer Referee Development Program (WisRef) has announced courses for 2022 registration. Candidates ages 13 and up who are first time referees, or previously registered referees who have had a lapse in registration may now register for certification in August. (Note, U.S. Soccer policy mandates the minimum age requirement.) The total cost of the course is $100. Successful candidates will receive a full reimbursement of their registration fee from Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association, plus a 10-piece referee uniform starter kit.

To register to become a 2022 USSF Referee:

1.    Create a Referee profile in the U.S. Soccer Learning Center.
2.    Register for a 2022 New Grassroots Referee Course.
3.    Complete all required U.S. Soccer coursework.  
4.    Set up a GameOfficials account for assignments.
5.    After completing steps 1-4, notify sue@wisref.org for instructions on the WisRef pre-course work.
6.    When pre-course work is complete, again notify sue@wisref.org to select a date/time for the virtual section.  
7.    Attend a virtual course.

New Grassroots Referee Courses require a combination of independent learning and in person, virtual instruction. Dates for the in-person portion of the course are as follows:

•    Saturday, August 7 | 8:00am – 12:00pm
•    Saturday, August 7 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm
•    Sunday, August 8 | 8:00am – 12:00pm
•    Sunday, August 8 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm
•    Saturday, August 14 | 8:00am – 12:00pm
•    Saturday, August 14 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm
•    Sunday, August 15 | 8:00am – 12:00pm
•    Sunday, August 15 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Weekday courses and/or additional courses may be added based on demand.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of the game, while learning and earning! For registration and certification questions, please contact Sue Walter at sue@wisref.org.

Local assistance or questions:  Contact David Chamberlain (HYSA - VP) email: hysaunited@gmail.com or text 715.307.4489

  • Register TODAY!
  • If you need to arrange for high speed internet access please email hysaunited@gmail.com ASAP! 
  • Please email hysaunited@gmail.com ASAP with what game dates you are available to help us plan!
  • Game Dates:  August 14, 21, 28 - September 11, 18, 25 & 26
  • Thank you!