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2010 USSF Entry Level Referee Clinics

Cincinnati Area:  Fall 2010

New Referees / New Assistant Referees / Grade 12 Upgrades

NOTE:  MANDATORY TO COMPLETE ONLINE MODULE PRIOR TO ATTENDING ANY CLINIC SESSION.

NOTE:  EXPECT TO SPEND A MINIMUM OF 3 HOURS AND UPTO 6 HOURS ON THE ONLINE MATERIAL.

NOTE:  The above schedule is subject to last minute change (and or cancellation).  Verify status of time and place using www.swosoa.com website before attending any clinic session.

New Assistant Referees

To qualify as an USSF Assistant Referee, all aspiring new Assistant Referees must:

1. Complete the On-Line Training prior to Session 1.
2. Attend Sessions 1, 2, and an Outdoor Session of the Entry Level Assistant Referee/Referee Training Course.
3. Pass a written test (i.e. at the end of Session 2).

The recommended minimum age is 11-12 years old (i.e. would turn 12 during their first year).

The fee for the Assistant Referee course is $60.  All checks are to be made payable to "OSSRC".

As stated above, it is mandatory that the On-Line Training be completed prior to attending any classroom clinic session.

New Referees

To qualify as a USSF Referee, all aspiring new Referees must:

1. Complete the On-Line Training prior to Session 1.
2. Attend Sessions 1, 2, 3, and an Outdoor Session of the Entry Level Assistant Referee/Referee Training Course.
3. Pass a written test (i.e. at the end of Session 3).

The recommended minimum age is 11-12 years old (i.e. would turn 12 during their first year).

The fee for the Referee course is $60.  All checks are to be made payable to "OSSRC".

As stated above, it is mandatory that the On-Line Training be completed prior to attending any classroom clinic session.

Grade 12 Assistant Referees Upgrading to a USSF Grade 8 Referee

1. Must attend all three clinic sessions (i.e. Sessions 1, 2 and 3).   No pre-registration required.
2. Registration fee, please e-mail Charlie ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Pre-Registration Requirements

1. Attendees need to pre-register by mail at least seven (7) days prior to the first session they plan to attend in order to guarantee space in the clinic of your choice.
2. Registration will be accepted at the door as long as space is available with all pre-registered attendees being accommodated first.
3. The pre-registration fee is $60 (non-refundable) for the full clinic ... make checks payable to "OSSRC" (one check for multiple registrants is acceptable).
4. Include (print on any piece of paper): 
   • Your name;
   • Date of birth;
   • Mailing address;
   • Home phone number;
   • E-mail address (if you have one);
   • All of the particular session dates you plan to attend.
5. Send information and fee to:
   • Charlie  Keaney
   • 9164 Cherry Blossom Ln.
   • Cincinnati, OH  45231
   • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
6. Clinic Sessions (in whole or in part)
   • May be subject to cancellation due to lack of registered participants or
   • Clinic sessions may need to be limited in the number of participants subject to the size of the facility or
   • The site may need to be changed
   • Thus the need for pre-registration and
   • The need for all participants to check the website for any last  minute (meaning the day of) changes
   • Nothing is guaranteed.
7. Bring pencil and paper.  Law books and other material will be provided as part of the course.