NEW REFEREE CLASS GRADE 8  NORTH 148-12

Dates are January 27, 28, and 29 at the Prince William County McCoart Bldg., 1 County Complex Ct., Woodbridge VA 22192. It is located at the entrance to the baseball stadium off the Prince Wm. Pkwy.

One must attend all sessions.

Fri Jan 27 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Occoquan Room
Sat Jan 28 - 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Occoquan Room
Sun Jan 29 - 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Occoquan Room


This is a clinic to become a New Grade 8 referee. While there is no age limit set by USSF to become a referee, Virginia Child Labor Law requires refs be at least 12 years of age. Our recommendation for a New-8 course is at least 14 years of age. A better option for young refs is the Grade 9 course. See our section on Becoming a Referee.

MATERIALS FOR THE CLASS

You will need to bring:
Pencil or pen, perhaps a highlighter
Notepad

We will be supplying you with the following documents:
The Laws of the Game
Guide to Procedures
Referee Administrative Handbook 

For those who would like to prepare ahead check out the USSF Online Videos on the Laws of the Game.

You should not bring:

Using cell phones and text messaging in class is not permitted. We will have breaks at approximately every 90 minutes where one can leave to check messages. If you cannot go 90 minutes without checking messages you should rethink your desire to become a referee.

BREAKS

Despite what is normally an overwhelming presence of young people in class, the instructors tend to treat this as adult education. While we generally will have a break halfway through the morning and halfway through the afternoon sessions, it is expected that one if must leave they will do so quietly. No hall pass is necessary. All day sessions will have a lunch break as well.

DRESS

Dress for this referee clinic is casual.

We will need your cooperation by being on time to class and being quiet during instructional time.