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Referee Seminar Offered
Referees should mark February 11 and 12 on their calendar.  PA West Soccer's Referee Committee and Adult Division is hosting a Seminar that's open to all referees interested in improving their game.  The two-day event will feature sessions with FIFA/MLS referees Mark Geiger, CJ Morgante, and Rob Fereday.  The clinic will be held at the Airport Marriott.  Cost is 20.00 for PA West Soccer members and 40.00 for those attending from out of state.  The cost includes continental breakfast both days and lunch on Saturday.

George Allen Scholarship Applications Being Accepted
The George Allan Scholarship is an annual award from PA West Soccer to a high school senior who will be pursuing a collegiate education. The $1000.00 award is given to recognize the outstanding contributions to the game, community, and school and is open to any high school senior who is registered with PA West Soccer as a player, referee, or coach.

The scholarship is named in honor of PA West Soccer’s first referee to earn a national badge. George Allan’s many contributions to the game helped the association grow and helped many young players and referees develop a love and respect for the game.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is April 29, 2012. The application is available on the Forms Page of the PA West Soccer web site. Applications can be mailed to PA West Soccer, 111 Whitehead Lane, Suite 200, Monroeville, PA 15146 Attn: George Allan Scholarship.

An application can be found on the Forms Page of this web site.
 
Hey Ref!  Do You Have Your Background Check?
All adults planning to referee must have a current clearance; that's a clearance that has been completed within the last two years and won't expire before the end of the current playing session.  PA West Soccer accepts clearances in the form of PA Act 33/34 clearances or those completed through the PA West Soccer online system.  To apply for clearance using the PA West Soccer system click here.

Be sure to complete the form and select a payment method before closing your browser.  If you close your browser before completing the entire application process it will cancel the application.

If you're unsure about the expiration date of your current clearance please contact your club Risk Management Coordinator.
 
Entry Level Season Is Here
Referees wishing to officiate matches in 2012 must complete a certification course this spring.  A complete schedule of courses can be found on the PA West Soccer web site's Referee Calendar.


The PAWest State Referee Committee Announces Young Referee of the Year Award Winners
The 2011 Young Male Referee of the Year is Colin Nelson and the Young Female Referee of the Year is Erica Caracciolo

District Winners are:
    North - Michael Funyak
    Lake - Trevor Smith
    South - Brian Mazzeo
    West - David Perrine (Male) & Emily McGaffic (Female)

Congratulations to all this year's winners.

 US Soccer Unveils Online Training Module
Learn the Laws of the Game with US Soccer's online training modules.  There are 17 modules, one for each law, and they're a great way to get a head start on understanding the laws of the game.

USSF Position On Extra Persons On The Field
The US Soccer Federation has issued a position paper on dealing with extra persons on the field.  The paper offers suggestions for dealing with a variety of situations.  The paper is posted on the Referee Memo Page.

USSF Posts Info on Penalty Kick Deception
The USSF Referee Committee has provided direction, along with video examples, on penalty kick deception.  The information is available on the USSF web site.

Information For New Referees
Are you a new referee?  Do you have a few questions unrelated to the Laws of the Game?  You're not alone and now USSF has published some information to help you.  To view the most recent memorandum from USSF titled "Information For New Referees" click here.

Pre-game/Post-game Procedures for Teams and Referees
The PA West Soccer Youth Board has set forth a clearly defined procedure for team check-in and for post-game wrap-up. The procedures were developed to provide teams and referees a standard set of guidelines in order to facilitate a consistent pre-game and post-game at all levels of play and in all clubs.
To review the procedure or download the procedures click here.

Important Information For All Referees
All referees should obtain the following information prior to accepting a match assignment:
    1) The match or tournament is a sanctioned event through one of the USSF affiliate members (US Youth Soccer, US Adult Soccer, AYSO, etc.);
    2) The assigned match is within the limitations (competition level and age group) of the referee’s/assistant referee’s present grade certification;
    3) All members of the referee crew, assigned to the match, are within the limitations for their present grade certification;
    4) All members of the referee crew are certified for the present year (2008).

USSF Issues Memo On Padded Goals
US Soccer has issued a memorandum on the use of padded goals.  Click here to review