2012 Referee Academy
This Academy is for CERTIFIED referees only. It is not a certification clinic but an academy designed to give certified referees additional experience.
Dates: TBD
Cost: $50 per participant
Location: TBD
The Referee Academy is a two-evening program scheduled in conjunction with MYSA Regionals and will take place from approximately 4:30–9:00 pm each night. Referees applying for this academy should not sign up to referee Regional games. Academy participants will be assigned games and paid through the academy.
This academy is open to certified youth referees ages 14-20 with a minimum of one year experience. Participants in this Academy will receive both theoretical instructions in a classroom setting and practical training refereeing at MYSA Regional games. Academicians will also receive a Referee Academy t-shirt, classroom materials and dinner each night.
Questions may be directed to Joe Golish, MYSA Program/League Administrator, at 952-933-2384 (800-366-6972) or joegolish@mnyouthsoccer.org or Urule Igbavboa, State Youth Referee Administrator, at igbav001@umn.edu.
2012 Advanced Referee Academy
This Academy is for CERTIFIED referees only. It is not a certification clinic but an academy designed to give certified referees additional experience.
Dates: TBD
Cost: FREE ($50 bond required per participant, returned after completion of the Academy)
Location: TBD
Certified youth referees ages 17 and above with a minimum of three years experience are invited to participate in the Advanced Referee Academy. This two-day program is offered during the Olympic Development Program (ODP) Weekend. Selected participants should be prepared to referee the high level matches involving Olympic Development teams.
At this Academy, referees will gain a better understanding of the game through classroom instruction as well as practical application when refereeing ODP games. Also included are classroom materials.
Questions may be directed to Joe Golish, MYSA Program/League Administrator, at 952-933-2384 (800-366-6972) or joegolish@mnyouthsoccer.org or Urule Igbavboa, State Youth Referee Administrator, at igbav001@umn.edu.
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