February 27, 2009

Interested in becoming a ref? Here are six good reasons why you should:

• It's a great way to stay in shape


• You can run around like a kid and people don't think you're goofy


• You get paid


• It's an opportunity to give something back to the community


• Continue to learn more about the game


• It's fun!

Find out more by going to http://www.piaa.org/!

February 18, 2009

All referees should obtain the following information prior to accepting a match assignment:

• The match or tournament is a sanctioned event through one of the USSF affiliate members (US Youth Soccer, US Adult Soccer, AYSO, etc.)


• The assigned match is within the limitations (competition level and age group) of the referee’s/assistant referee’s present grade certification


• All members of the referee crew, assigned to the match, are within the limitations for their present grade certification


• All members of the referee crew are certified for the present year (2008)

December 30, 2009

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.