REFEREE ACADEMY
August 7-9, 2009 - Neptune Soccer Classic
The State Referee Committee and the MDCVSA Neptune Soccer Classic Adult Tournament Committee are pleased to announce that we will conduct a Referee Academy at the Neptune Soccer Classic on August 8th and 9th, 2009. All matches for Neptune are played at the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex in Virginia Beach. The Academy will kick off with a Referee Meeting on Friday evening, August 7th. More details will follow but it is anticipated that the Academy will be held on fields where Men’s, Co-ed and Women’s Premier and Competitive matches will be played, including semi-finals and finals on Sunday. The Neptune Soccer Classic uses a 40-minute half format for all matches. If you are a referee who has officiated at the adult level for at least 2 years and you are interested in improving your skills as a referee - especially at the adult level - please apply for this academy. You will receive feedback from State and National Assessors as well as tournament referee pay for all of the matches you officiate. Mileage is not reimbursable.
We will select 12 referees from the state to attend the academy - 6 from outside the Hampton Roads area and 6 from southeast Virginia. The 6 referees from outside the Hampton Roads area will be provided with a hotel room (double occupancy).
The SRC is committed to providing opportunities for you to grow professionally and we are excited to team up with MDCVSA and the Neptune Soccer Classic for this referee development opportunity. If you have the desire and think this will benefit you, please apply NO LATER than July 6th.
To apply for this Academy, please send a completed application (click here for the form) as an e-mail attachment to the State Office at mdcvasrp@erols.com.
Don’t forget – reply by July 6 if you wish to be considered for this Academy.
Richmond Kickers Referee Night
August 1, 2009 - University of Richmond Stadium
On Saturday, August 1st at 7:00 pm, the Richmond Kickers will be playing host to Real Maryland FC in a pro soccer divisional match-up at the University of Richmond City Stadium. Along with the game, CVSRA and ODSRS will be jointly hosting a referee night with discounted admission, reserved seating and post-game discussion with the crew. Tickets are available for just $5 and are available to referees and their families through advance purchase by July 24th. Referees will sit together in a reserved seating area and then meet in the VIP tent after the match for a Q&A session with the referee crew and the assessor/match inspector. This is an excellent opportunity to spend time with your fellow referees and meet with the pro referees at the conclusion of the match. Additionally, there will be an opportunity for assessors to sit with the game assessor/match inspector to get a feel for what they are seeing in the match.
Contact Jack Smith with the Kickers at (804) 644-5425 x 304 or jack@richmondkickers.com to reserve your tickets. Click here for the order form.
If you are interested in the assessor opportunity, contact Scott Johnson at sgjsoccerref@msn.com.
Order your tickets ASAP as space is limited. We look forward to seeing you at the game!
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2009 SPRING STATE CUP
May 29-31, 2009 Williamsburg, VA
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Pictured above are the referees and assessors who officiated at the State Cup Tournament.
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED FOR 2009
Referee registration and certification for 2009 is now over. In the coming weeks, we will be preparing training materials for 2010 certification. Clinics and classes will start to become available for enrollment in July. When the system opens up again for registration, find a clinic that works for you for location/dates/times and then enroll. Check the clinic list weekly for new postings. Do not wait until the end of the year to certify. Note: Current postings are for advertising purposes only.
Enjoy the rest of the spring season and come back to the website this summer to register again for 2010.
DC United Referee Training Series
Each year, Major League Soccer and the US Soccer Referee Program provide a unique training and developmental opportunity to meet with the referee crew after specific MLS games to discuss the match and other referee issues. The dates for DC United’s 2009 Referee Training Series have been set. They are:
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Saturday, May 9 (DC United vs Toronto FC)
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Saturday, October 3 (DC United vs Chivas USA)
Additionally, DC United and Official Sports have teamed up to offer special referee ticket pricing if you attend both games. Click here for the order form or call Chris Jennings with DC United at 202-587-5459 for more information. The form should be faxed to 202-587-5400.
Meeting location will be identified at time of ticket purchase. Be sure to ask.
NEW LOCAL ASSIGNMENT COORDINATOR (LAC)
Mark Turner
The Metro DC-Virginia State Referee Program is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Turner as the new Local Assignment Coordinator (LAC) for pro level league games in the DC/Virginia area. Mark, a former USSF national referee, will replace Bob Kuhnle who has retired from the position after many years of service. Mark’s email address is maturner@navigantconsulting.com and his phone number is (571) 215-5861.
2009 REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR
March 7-8, 2009 Baltimore, MD
Pictured above are the referees, assessors, and instructors from Virginia who attended the 2009 DCV/Maryland Regional Professional Seminar (formerly known as the Pro Clinic) that was held on March 7-8, 2009 in Maryland.
NEW NATIONAL REFEREES
Ron Harnage and Jim Sadowski
Congratulations to Ron Harnage and Jim Sadowski for successfully meeting requirements and becoming our newest National Referees! Badges were awarded at the Regional Professional Seminar in Maryland.
We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you continued success in your officiating careers.
STATE OFFICE OPEN WITH REDUCED HOURS
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Until further notice, the State Referee Program Office will be operating on a reduced schedule.
If you need assistance, please call during the hours of 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Monday through Friday or send e-mail to mdcvasrp@erols.com. Email will be checked each evening.
CHANGES TO ADAs
Please note the following changes to Area Directors for Assessment effective September 1, 2008:
Schedule your assessments early to meet requirements for certification/recertification!
2009 Assignor Fee Increase Suspended
July 8, 2008
U.S. Soccer has informed the State Referee Committees that the 2009 fee increase for assignors has been rescinded for this year. The notification is posted here.
U.S. Soccer Announces Fee Increases
June 26, 2008
On June 26, U.S. Soccer notified the State Referee Committees that the Board of Directors approved a new registration fee structure for 2009 for referees, instructors, assessors, and assignors. This information was sent out to all Metro DC-Virginia State Referee Program participants via mass e-mail messages on June 28.
Click here to read the memorandum from the Director of Registration and Administration.
Note: In order to avoid confusion about the fee changes, the chart provided by U.S. Soccer in the memo has been revised to reflect the clinic fees charged by our program as well as including additional training we provide. Changes/additions to the original chart are in red.
State Referee Committee Announces Fee Increase
Following a review of the expenses associated with the State Referee Program and proposed referee development initiatives, the State Referee Committee has approved an increase of $5 to the clinic fees for referees, assessors and instructors for the 2009 certification year. The program has not had a fee increase in five years. Also, assignors will be charged an administrative fee of $15 in addition to the US Soccer registration fee to help cover program costs. This is the first adjustment to the fee for assignors in the history of the Metro DC-Virginia State Referee Program.
Top Adult Division 1 Leagues
Grades 5 and Higher
The following MDCVSA leagues/divisions have been designated as "Top Adult Division 1 Leagues" for assessment of referees attempting to upgrade to Grade 5, and for Grade 3, 4, 5 maintenance assessments.
| League |
Division |
Location |
| CVSA |
Premier |
Richmond |
| Southside |
Premier |
Virginia Beach |
| NVSL |
Premier |
Northern Virginia |
| Alexandria |
Premier |
Northern Virginia |
| WPL |
Premier |
Northern Virginia |
Contact Us
Metro DC-Virginia State Referee Program
Carol Shaeffer, Office Administrator
2241-E Tackett's Mill Drive  Woodbridge, VA 22192 Telephone 703.491.1717 Fax 703.492.1948 Outside 703 888.832.1866 Email: mdcvasrp@erols.com
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