The NWLSRA is always looking for individuals interested in becoming soccer referees. To become a registered soccer referee an individual must attend a referee clinic in its entirety and pass the written exam. The minimum age to attend a referee clinic is 12 years of age. The clinics are normally offered each fall and spring. For additional information on upcoming clinics or to register, please send an e-mail to Brian Hall, Director of Recruitment and Retention at bhall652@yahoo.com
CLINICS
Will be held at St John Berchmans School, 947 Jordan St, Shreveport - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Grade 9 Recreational Referee -- A grade 9 referee can officiate only U/14 and younger, recreational games (No select/premier games). The requirements to register as a grade 9 recreational referee consists of classroom instruction (8 hours) and exam (score of 75 or better). Attendance for the entire 8 hours is required. The cost for the clinic is $25.00 plus $40.00 for the year's registration with USSF. There is a minimum of 12 required to hold the course.
Next clinic set for February 13, 2010.
Referee Bridge Course 8 -- This course is to train Grade 9 Recreational Referee who want to upgrade to a Grade 8 referee so as to begin working all youth games (recreational and select). The requirements for this course consists of classroom instruction (8 hours) and exam (score of 75 or better). Attendance for the entire 8 hours is required. The cost for the clinic is $20.00 plus $40.00 for the year's registration with USSF. There is a minimum of 12 required to hold the course. If taking both the Grade 9 and the bridge course, the cost is $45.00 for the clinics and $40.00 for the year's registration with USSF.
Next clinic set for February 14, 2010.
Grade 8 Entry Level Referee -- A grade 8 referee can officiate all youth games. The requirements to register as a grade 8 referee consists of classroom instruction (16 hours) and entry level exam (score of 75 or better). Attendance for the entire 16 hour course is required. The cost for the clinic is $45.00 plus $40.00 for the year's registration with USSF.
THERE ARE NO CLINIC DATES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.